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IF ONLY YOU PEOPLE COULD FOLLOW DIRECTIONS – Jessica Hendry Nelson
What do you write about a book that is very well written – the author conveys her message very well with compelling imagery and succinct language – but which is so depressing that I never want to read anything else by this author ever again? Jessica Hendry Nelson has had a pretty tough life. This collection Continue reading
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OF CATS AND MEN – Sam Kalda
Of Cats and Men by Sam Kalda is a simple and charming book of brief biography/profiles of famous men of history and their association/appreciation/love of cats. The book is attractively illustrated with a painting for each profile. The book is entertaining and informative, and for all men out there who loves cats, affirmation that we are Continue reading
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THE WAR DIARY OF THE MASTER OF BELHAVEN – Hon Ralph G. A. Hamilton
This is a really tremendous piece of literature. It is also a first-hand account of history as well as a tremendous look at war from an insider’s view. The Honorable Ralph G.A. Hamilton was an artillery officer who served on the Western Front 1915 to 1918. Hamilton kept a meticulous diary sometimes chronicling the daily Continue reading
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WILL BRADLEY’S GRAPHIC ART – NEW EDITION – Clarence P. Hornung, ed.
THROWBACK THURSDAY: REVIEWING A REISSUE I really appreciate how Dover Publications is re-printing a large number of art books that otherwise might be forgotten. I was not familiar with the name of Will Bradley but his work and his style is very familiar. Bradley was one of the early graphic artists who recognized the opportunities Continue reading
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RENÉ MAGRITTE: SELECTED WRITINGS – René Magritte
Like most people, I suspect, I am familiar with René Magritte from his remarkable, surrealist paintings, but have no clue as to his writing prowess. Until now. Not surprisingly, the brilliant and extremely creative mind that produced some rather iconic works of art is just as introspective and creative in his writing as well. But Magritte Continue reading
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PAINTED SKY – E. Ashley Rooney
When my wife and I first began dating, one of the things we discovered we had in common was an appreciation for art. Young and unencumbered with children or debt, we spent time visiting art galleries and buying art that we both enjoyed. What my wife didn’t know at the time was how many Continue reading
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INFINITE TUESDAY – Michael Nesmith
“Anecdotes and riffs are true things, even though they seem loose and unscientific. In music, the definition of a riff is essentially broad. … A riff by definition is not written or defined before it is played or sung or said. It is of the moment. … It might even be a wisecrack, if it’s Continue reading
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WHEN PARIS SIZZLED – Mary McAuliffe
I have found that my reading tastes have changed quite a bit over the past few years and that I have come to really enjoy a good non-fiction book. I’m fascinated by history (my high school teachers would have told you that this was to be an unlikely scenario) and history of subjects dear to me Continue reading
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SPACEMAN – Mike Massimino
Stemming from my interest in science fiction, I have a weakness for most things NASA-related and lately I’ve noted how much I enjoy reading biographies and non-fiction, so this book was a much-anticipated ARC for me. Mike Massimino is not a name that would be recognized in most homes today, but it’s more than likely that Continue reading
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2CREATE – Yoav Litvin
The subtitle of this book is misleading. It reads “Art Collaborations in New York City” which sounded really fascinating to me. But what it really is is graffiti artist collaborations. Still potentially really interesting, but not what I was expecting. Given that this book is about graffiti artist collaborations in New York City, it strikes Continue reading
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EMERGING FROM THE SHADOWS, VOL. II – Maurine St. Gaudens
This is an important series of art books. It is four volumes in order to pack in a large number of artists and a representation of their work. The format for each book is the same, so my review will be the same. The four volumes that make up this book set are packed with Continue reading
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EMERGING FROM THE SHADOWS, VOL. 1 – Maurine St. Gaudens
The four volumes that make up this book set are so packed with incredible information and beautiful photos of a wide range of art that I hardly know where to begin in reviewing this. The subtitle (“A Survey of Women Artists Working in California, 1860-1960”) implies a fairly narrow focus, but it is awe-inspiring to Continue reading
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