Museums and biographies both tell the stories of lives. This innovative collection examines for the first time biography - of individuals; objects and institutions - in relationship to the museum; casting new light on the many facets of museum history and theory; from the lives of prominent curators; to the context of museums of biography and autobiography. Separate sections cover individual biography and museum history; problematising individual biographies; institutional biographies; object biographies; and museums as biographies/autobiographies. These articles offer new ways of thinking about museums and museum history; exploring how biography in and of the museum enriches museum stories by stressing the inter-related nature of lives of people; objects and institutions as part ofa dense web of relationships. Through their widely ranging research; the contributors demonstrate the value of thinking about the stories told in and by museums; and the relationships which make up museums; and suggest new ways of undertaking and understanding museum biographies. Dr Kate Hill is Principal Lecturer in History at the University of Lincoln. Contributors: JeffreyAbt; Felicity Bodenstein; Alison Booth; Stuart Burch; Lucie Carreau; Elizabeth Crooke; Steffi de Jong; Mark Elliott; Sophie Forgan; Mariana Franccedil;ozo; Laura Gray; Kate Hill; Suzanne MacLeod; Wallis Miller; Belinda Nemec; Donald Preziosi; Helen Rees Leahy; Linda Sandino; Julie Sheldon; Alexandra Stara; Louise Tythacott; Chris Whitehead; Anne Whitelaw
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful. They dont make em like Skaggs anymoreBy BethFrom child prodigy to the elder statesman for modern bluegrass; Ricky Skaggs has come a long way from the boy who ran the hills and hunted the hollers in Brushy Creek near Cordell in eastern Kentucky.Well written and filled with countless stories of the people (both musicians and others) who impacted Rickys life; this great autobiography stays true to the voice of the man who calls himself the Kentucky traveler.Never once does the book wallow in sentimentality but dont get me wrong - it does not lack in emotional candor or self-reflection; making this story of probably the greatest mandolin player who ever lived so approachable; authentic; likable and oh so real.I highly recommend this book to would-be musicians; bluegrass aficionados; and about else who loves a great story told with love; truth and more than as little bit of humor.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. picky rickyBy riderit turns out that r. skaggs can write as well as he plays. Hes "picky ricky" about more than just music. This autobiography is a jewel which frequently had me in tears. Im familiar with country and bluegrass and am a competent amateur musician. Skaggs was the great hope for country back in the dreadful late 70s; early 80s. His "highway 40 blues" might be my favorite alltime country song. But this bio makes you feel like you are right there. It is worth reading just to understand the history of bluegrass. He is obviously a real God-fearing Christian who wears his religion on his sleeve. If you are family oriented at all; his life story will really touch your heart. You feel like youre almost there the day he had to tell his dad that they wanted him and Keith whitley to play on stage and not his dad. This glorious book is for anyone that loves Eastern Kentucky; bluegrass; country; or wants insight into the music business and history. Ricky Skaggs was the biggest name in country during the 80s. He left bluegrass; but he also brought it with him and returned country and the Opry to its roots. Then he walked away from it and returned to his real love--bluegrass and gospel. Maybe Im a little biased because were the same age and Im also a musician that was heavy into bluegrass and country--and eastern Kentucky. The bio of Tammy Wynette was also very emotional to read; but by comparison this one at least had a much happier ending.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Excellent Biography By A Gifted Singer SongwriterBy Eldon EdwardsI enjoyed this biography by Ricky Skaggs. It is very interesting and very detailed. A gifted singer songwriter. I recommend this book without qualifications. Fun read too.i love this autobiography by a great musician and humanitarian. This is a must read for bluegrass music fans. Eldon Edwards
