Fitz H. Lane�s maritime masterpieces are known throughout the world; but the man himself has eluded both historians and art critics for over a century.The Luminist painter�s successful career began in his early childhood in picturesque Gloucester; Massachusetts and his talents developed and matured over time; making him one of the nation�s premier nineteenth-century artists. Throughout his career; Lane painted with a vitality and attention to detail that was purely American at heart; and it is in pursuit of this ideal that James Craig embarks on a detective�s investigation to reconstruct with accuracy and honesty the details of a man about whom much has been written but little revealed. Few clues remain today about the artist who so thoroughly embodied the American spirit during �one of humanity�s most dramatic and confusing historical epochs.� Lane�s era was one of great change for America; and both he and his art were there to capture that spirit. This dazzling and exhaustive effort provides the first glimpse behind the canvas; beyond the career and into the soul of Fitz H. Lane. Passionate; stunning and thrilling; this is a narrative that returns life and color to a man intent or preserving and presenting the life of the culture he loved. James Craig has given Gloucester back one of her favorite sons.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I misjudged the book by its coverBy R. Patrick BaughLured in by the authors subtitle "Four-Time Tony Winning Producer" (although; oddly; he writes that hes won only 3); I thought this would be more about Broadway. The author does use his Broadway experiences as examples; but 90% of the book is about putting on school or community-based theatre; so the insights about producing on Broadway are few.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Terrific reference for small amateur theatre groupsBy D. SummerfieldI saw an advertisement for this book in the Playbill for "Mary Poppins" on Broadway when I was last in New York. A group of us had been kicking around the idea of formalizing our little theatre productions which we had been putting on sporadically for several years; so I ordered this book.Its a great little reference on starting and maintaining a community theatre. It has sections on play selections; incorporation; rehearsal schedules; finances; advertising; and most other topics which arose as we discussed our next production and incorporating our little group. Even though its written by a five-time (!) Tony-award winner; its not written just for big cities or groups with big budgets. We have a miniscule budget in a rural community and it spoke right to us.I highly recommend it. (I also recommend seeing a Disney show if you happen to be in New York any time soon. Wow!)1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. "Lets Put On a Show" is a show itself!By Dean TaylorI found "Lets Put On a Show" by Stewart F. Lane well written and thorough. Not only is it packed with information; it is also fun to read because he includes things about himself and his own experiences in the theatre; both good and bad. I would say it is a must for anyone contemplating putting on a show; especially if that person is a novice with little or no experience in this area. It covers all the bases from selecting a show to marketing and promotion. I am not a nivice in this area; but I found in the book valuable information I had not considered before.
