International diplomat; savvy businessman; devout Catholic; fluent in six languages; an intellectual who counted Europes finest scholars among his friends; Peter Paul Rubens was always first a painter. Few artists have been capable of transforming such a vast variety of influences into a style utterly new and original. From his workshop; with its many assistants; came quantities of book illustrations; tapestry designs; festival decorations; and paintings on every subject; which his engravers reproduced. He maintained control of the quality; while charging patrons according to the extent of his involvement on a picture. Frans Snyders; Jacob Jordaens; and Anthony van Dyck each assisted him. Rubenss impact was immediate; international; and long lasting.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. eddie cilettiBy Eddie CilettiThoroughly enjoyed this book. Ken provides insights into the process of being an engineer / producer / manager; is forthcoming about the interpersonal relationships with the artists he worked with and is remarkably candid about himself. He provides a taste of the technical aspects; but recording engineers will always want more. One thing that seems consistent in this book and in other comments he has made is typical of others who have had similar success - that of being lucky to be in the right place at the right time.3 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Not bad; but not great.By DeanDefinitely interesting to those of us who want to know the technical details of the recording process and background to Bowie and the Beatles; et al. Trouble is; the author turns what should be a fascinating look into an extraordinary career into a largely pedestrian tale. I far preferred "Here; There and Everywhere: My Life Recording the Music of the Beatles" by Geoff Emerick and The Beatles Recording Sessions: The Official Abbey Road Studio Session Notes 1962-1970 by Mark Lewisohn (and the new book by Lewisohn and McCartney should be worth reading). Anyway; I liked this book because I enjoy books like these; and this adds additional insight from one of the principal players; but I seriously doubt a casual reader would find much of interest; especially with so many other books out their to choose from for this sort of thing.3 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Wished there was more....By Tracy DeatonProducer/engineer Ken Scotts memories of working with The Beatles; David Bowie; Mahavishnu Orchestra; Missing Persons; Happy the Man; and many others are clear and vivid; but I wish there had been more. Scotts book clearly shows some of the perils of ego -- the grumpy Beatles grinding away in the studio on the "White Album;" how guitarist John McLaughlin helped break up Mahavishnu by hogging all the songwriting credits; Beatles producer George Martin looking like an even bigger pain than previously described by others -- but theres also lots of details about how Scott helped the young bands Missing Persons and Happy the Man to reach their musical goals. Only disappointment -- theres no mention of Scotts engineering work on Van der Graaf Generators 1971 cult classic "Pawn Hearts;" a spooky one-of-a-kind art-rock album youd think he might remember better. A CD collection of the best music Scott was involved with would be stunning ... And probably better than this book.
