Edward S. Curtis Above the Medicine Line is both an introduction to the Seattle-based photographer and a tribute to a true visionary. While Curtisrsquo;s photographs will long be his legacy; his own story is likewise compelling. Curtis built his first camera at 12 and developed that interest into a large Seattle photo studio by the age of 30. Then; on an expedition to Alaska in 1899; Curtis was exposed to First Nations cultures in a way that affected him profoundly. First Nations people had been decimated due to the diseases and aggressions of white settlers. Curtis; alarmed that their traditional ways of life were in danger of disappearing forever; made an incredible effort to capture their daily routines; character and dignity through photography and audio recordings. Curtis had planned to document only the First Peoples of the United States and Alaska; but his exposure to Canadarsquo;s Blackfoot Nation spurred him to include all of North America. The visual result was The North American Indian; a 20-volume record of 75 of North Americarsquo;s Native peoples. This collection of Curtisrsquo;s images includes 100 of his most striking images and a biography.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. ..... it brings its content from real experience.By Juan C S AramayoShe really explains the other side of the voice mechanism; that of the inner part of each person and gives proven exercises that; if the person works on them; bit by bit; will see real changes and improvement.The title leads to believe its one of those "how to ......" bla; bla; books. It isnt. It is serious; it has content and besides it brings its content from real experience.There is a drawback though; some parts were already worked in another book: Voice and the Actor.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Your Voice and How to Use ItBy uprightThis book was written by one of the best. It is very easily understood and is great for practice also. I enjoyed it and will refer to it many times.6 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Comprehensive voice reference manualBy Fergus McClellandHow did it take me until now to buy this book? Having had the pleasure of being trained by Cicely in 1962 and been in the RSC in the 60s while she was the Voice Director I have always respected and admired her depth of knowledge and understanding of the voice and how to make your voice clear and powerful. This is a technical reference manual for voice trainers; actors and those who want a deep and thorough knowledge of projection and making your voice live. It was great to find out where to buy bone props to train your lips and tongue; and a depth of knowledge about the challenges of their use and how to surmount them. The reasons behind the exercises are all explained in a clear and concise way. This book is a gem.
