In Stipersquo;s startling photographs and 12 brief written homages; Patti Smith is depicted as a down-to-earth goddess; a part of and apart from her evolving entourage of musicians; artists; poets (Allen Ginsberg makes an appearance); and friends. This isnrsquo;t a traditional book of portraits . . . The overwhelming mood is one of disjunction; claustrophobia; exhaustion; temporariness--and the effect is raw and intimate . . . And [Stipe] is no longer the “dork nerdrdquo; teenager; but a fellow musician -- and from his proud; caring mien; even a protector.--Publishers Weekly"An energetic and gracious tribute to not only a great artist; but also to a powerful moment in her oeuvre -- and to those who contributed to it and shared in it."--New York Journal of Books"Stipes personal friendship lends something greater to the overall vision of this book. It isnt simply a set of snapshots of performances; rather a collection of rare moments. The personal nature of the anthology makes it all the more enticing and enjoyable. Smith; in all her glory and awe-inspiring talent; is portrayed in the truest light."--Verbicide Magazine"A fascinating book . . . including appearances by Allen Ginsberg; Gregory Corso; Tom Verlaine; the members of Sonic Youth and more . . . and the short text tributes to Smith by these people; scattered throughout the manuscript; are well worth your time."--Chicago Center for Literature and PhotographyThis book comprises Michael Stipes intimate and evocative photos of Patti Smith on tour in 1995; along with other cultural celebrities who appeared with her; such as Allen Ginsberg. In addition to text by Stipe; William Burroughs; and Patti Smith; there is also commentary from Thurston Moore; Kim Gordon; Lenny Kaye; Tom Verlaine; and more.Michael Stipe is a singer; photographer; film producer; and activist. He lives in Athens; GA; and New York; NY. R.E.M. formed in 1980 in Athens; GA; and is composed of Peter Buck; Mike Mills; and Michael Stipe. Heralded by Rolling Stone as "Americas Best Rock and Roll Band;" R.E.M. rose from cult college radio status to sell more than seventy million albums worldwide and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007.
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318 of 351 people found the following review helpful. Impossible to ReadBy Grumpy Whiny Old ManI ordered this book because I could not find my copy of the Revised Edition. a book that is worth reading and studying over and over. I thought so much of the book and its lessons that I decided to order the newest edition. The day before the new edition arrived I found my dog-eared. page-stained copy of Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain and revisited a couple of my favorite pages.Today the newest edition arrived. It might be a masterpiece in its genre. but Ill never know. The type face is so small I. literally. cannot read the side bars. and reading the body text is not much better. The amount of ink used for the impressions is minimal and adds to the difficulties. A book does no good if half of it cannot be read and the other half is difficult to read due to typeface or any other physical limits. A direct comparison of font size between the two books makes it very apparent it isnt just a grumpy whiny old mans grump of the day.Publisher should be ashamed. If I can read the last edition with no problems I think I should be permitted to read the latest edition just as easily.320 of 338 people found the following review helpful. This 4th edition is a disappointment.By Alyce HumphreyThe 89 edition is far superior to the 4th. In the 4th. the paper is thin enough to see through. Many of the drawing instructions are reproduced far too light and hard to see. much less to study. The chapter on color is GONE. Most of the interesting and informative margin notes are gone (though the space is still there). and the few that are there are in print so tiny its not easy to read. In chapter 6. the student is advised to lift lights to create shadows. but this is not really taught until chapter 10 on lights and shadows. Why is this thrust on the student in chapter 6 when they havent been taught it yet and may end up doing it in an incorrect way? And last. the index is incomplete. and I had to go through many pages in order to find things. since all the pages for a subject were not listed. The 89 edition is excellent.51 of 54 people found the following review helpful. Drawing workbookBy deanThis work book is outstanding. Lots of practical exercises that challenge you to do what you may not know that you could. It is very easy to read and understand as well as fun for someone trying to learn or get back into drawing.
