Guy Maddin is one of Canadas most celebrated and original filmmakers; the director of such delirious films as Tales from the Gimli Hospital; Careful; Dracula: Pages from a Virgins Diary; The Saddest Music in the World and My Winnipeg. Few know; however; that he is just as gifted a writer; and his resolutely purple prose; as eccentric and enchanting as his film work; is a true delight. From the Atelier Tovar gathers; in one volume; the best of Maddins writing: his journalism (originally published in the Village Voice; Cinema Scope; Film Comment and points beyond); unpublished short stories and film treatments (including the riotous Child Without Qualities); and selections; both lurid and illuminating; from the filmmakers personal journals. Here are Maddins feverish musings on hockey; the Osmonds; divas of the Italian silent cinema; Bollywood; his own twisted biography; and much; much more. What emerges finally is both a fragrant potpourri and a treasure trove; a singular portrait of this very unique artist.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Wonderful BookBy L. WeatherlySince Lucy Adams is a friend I knew many years ago--and I heard that she had produced this little book. I immediately ordered it. When it arrived. I simply could not put it down. I love the old hymns and reading the stories about them tugged at my heartstrings! Every page brings back to me a lovely memory of my childhood--hearing my dad preaching and singing those endearing songs. Lucy has skillfully compiled all the information on the hymns and shaped each story into a very moving tribute to its author. This book is a very special addition to my life and my home.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Delightfully Informative DevotionalBy Kindle CustomerWhat a treasure this wee book is! Filled with delightful stories about some of the best loved hymns. it enchants from start to finish. Each devotional can be read quickly or savored slowly. Each and every one had a lesson well worth noting.5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Simply a TreasureBy Joanie BlalockLucy Adams has written a book I will long keep at my chairside. Each story devotion to me is like a pebble being tossed into crystal clear waters creating ripples of new understanding. life. appreciation for. and connection to the hymns Ive grown up with. They are stories I can share with my children to enhance their worship experience. The human connection behind the words and music along with Mrs. Adams personal accounts just may serve as a seed planted towards another great hymn. The reader is encouraged that all it takes is one thought. pen in hand. and the desire to grow in their journey of faith.
