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From: Violet J. Harris <vjharris>
Date: Tue, 15 Sep 1998 16:23:50 -0600
I am glad that Grace Ann noted the risk editors at Orchard were willing to take with the publication of Charlie Parker Played Bebop. I loved the book so much that I purchased 3 copies probably because I like Parker, the book presented a major jazz artist without the usual motifs associated with jazz musicians (drug addiction, especially), and the illustrations captured the spontaneity, thoughtfulness, and "stylized cool" of jazz and its artists. Reviewers, too, evidenced a willingness to weather potential criticism for the generally favorable reviews of the book. Here, I am thinking about people who might object to Charlie Parker's life in a picture book format. These factors more than anything, along with Raschka's presentation at the CCBC conference, prompted me to place Mysterious Thelonious on my required reading list.
My comments are off track, but I am so heartened that a publishing company will encourage artistic exploration and not focus solely on units sold. I want a reviewer to discuss these types of issues. The Hungry Mind Review often includes this element; however, the space accorded a review is much greater than what is usually available.
Received on Tue 15 Sep 1998 05:23:50 PM CDT
Date: Tue, 15 Sep 1998 16:23:50 -0600
I am glad that Grace Ann noted the risk editors at Orchard were willing to take with the publication of Charlie Parker Played Bebop. I loved the book so much that I purchased 3 copies probably because I like Parker, the book presented a major jazz artist without the usual motifs associated with jazz musicians (drug addiction, especially), and the illustrations captured the spontaneity, thoughtfulness, and "stylized cool" of jazz and its artists. Reviewers, too, evidenced a willingness to weather potential criticism for the generally favorable reviews of the book. Here, I am thinking about people who might object to Charlie Parker's life in a picture book format. These factors more than anything, along with Raschka's presentation at the CCBC conference, prompted me to place Mysterious Thelonious on my required reading list.
My comments are off track, but I am so heartened that a publishing company will encourage artistic exploration and not focus solely on units sold. I want a reviewer to discuss these types of issues. The Hungry Mind Review often includes this element; however, the space accorded a review is much greater than what is usually available.
Received on Tue 15 Sep 1998 05:23:50 PM CDT
