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Item specifics
- Condition
- Signed By
- Joan Baez
- Era
- 2020s
- Signed
- Yes
- Ex Libris
- No
- Personalized
- No
- Features
- Illustrated
- Inscribed
- No
- Edition
- First Edition
- Vintage
- No
- ISBN
- 9781567927542
- Book Title
- Am I Pretty When I Fly? : an Album of Upside Down Drawings
- Publisher
- Godine Publisher, David R.
- Item Length
- 11 in
- Publication Year
- 2023
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.8 in
- Genre
- Biography & Autobiography, Art, Music
- Topic
- Genres & Styles / Folk & Traditional, Personal Memoirs, Popular Culture, Individual Composer & Musician
- Item Weight
- 0 Oz
- Item Width
- 8.5 in
- Number of Pages
- 120 Pages
About this product
Product Information
Like a long, funny letter from an old friend, an album of drawings by the legendary singer and activist for social justice, Joan Baez. Since retiring from active performing, Baez has focused her formidable talents on painting and drawing. This collection of drawings shows another side of Baez: lovingly loose and charming sketches on reoccurring themes such as politics, relationships, women, animals, and family. Each section, organized thematically, includes an introductory piece by the artist. Baez approaches her line drawings as exercises in freedom: she begins drawing upside down--often using her non-dominant hand--without any preconceived notion of where the lines might lead her. Beginning with her seminal debut album in 1960, Baez has been a musical force of nature of incalculable influence whose earliest recordings fed a host of traditional ballads into the rock vernacular. In 1963, she introduced Bob Dylan to the world, beginning a tradition of mutual mentoring that continued across her many recordings. As a lifetime advocate for non-violent social change, she marched on the front line of the civil rights movement with Martin Luther King Jr., shined a spotlight on the Free Speech Movement, took to the fields with Cesar Chavez, organized resistance to the Vietnam War, and inspired Vaclav Havel in his fight for a Czech Republic. Am I Pretty When I Fly? reveals yet another side of a beloved icon.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Godine Publisher, David R.
ISBN-10
1567927548
ISBN-13
9781567927542
eBay Product ID (ePID)
15057282409
Product Key Features
Book Title
Am I Pretty When I Fly? : an Album of Upside Down Drawings
Number of Pages
120 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2023
Topic
Genres & Styles / Folk & Traditional, Personal Memoirs, Popular Culture, Individual Composer & Musician
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Art, Music
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
0 Oz
Item Length
11 in
Item Width
8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
" Am I Pretty When I Fly? shows me a side of Joan Baez I could not have imagined. It is entertaining, moving, ridiculously funny, insightful, and mysterious." -- Lana Del Rey "A book exploding with spontaneity and humor, and a grand tour through the mind of one of the great artists of the twentieth century." -- Steve Martin "Baez isn't current, she's timeless." -- Los Angeles Times "Joan Baez is much more than a cultural icon and spiritual/creative godmother to multiple generations of people on this planet. She has repeatedly put herself on the line for peace and justice and for the downtrodden who have nowhere to go. And then there's that voice --stunning, earth-shattering, loving, reaching in and piercing one's soul to help us hang on for dear life. And now her artwork and drawings, along with her pointed wit, reach into us again. We know we live in an upside down world, but the human eye, in its every waking moment, is actually taking an upside down picture and turning it right side up on the way to the brain. This book insists we see the world the way it really is. I've never seen such a work as this. Wow. Just wow ." -- Michael Moore " Am I Pretty When I Fly? is moving, subversive, and heartbreaking. Childlike but not childish, full of wonder as well as despair. I loved it. Just like life. Thank you, Joan." -- Bette Midler "We always knew Joan Baez was funny and clever. We didn't know she was that funny and clever. The real surprise, however, came to us in Joan's new book, Am I Pretty When I Fly? These drawings elicit a stunning depth of feeling as they spin off from humor and romp through tenderness, cynicism, anger, heartbreak and--cloaked in silliness--a terrifying peek at current events. She has put down the guitar and reached for a pen and paper without missing a beat. This brilliant book is an example of an artist drawing the best of herself. These amazing 'feelustrations' are revelatory not only of Joan but humanity itself. She is a gift that keeps on giving." -- Lily Tomlin and Jane Wagner "Fans and newcomers alike will appreciate this intimate look into Baez's unique artistry....By gracefully walking a fine line between blunt-force honesty and flights of fancy, the book is satisfying, enjoyable, and rewarding." -- Kirkus Reviews, " Am I Pretty When I Fly? shows me a side of Joan Baez I could not have imagined. It is entertaining, moving, ridiculously funny, insightful, and mysterious." -- Lana Del Rey "A book exploding with spontaneity and humor, and a grand tour through the mind of one of the great artists of the twentieth century." -- Steve Martin "Joan Baez is much more than a cultural icon and spiritual/creative godmother to multiple generations of people on this planet. She has repeatedly put herself on the line for peace and justice and for the downtrodden who have nowhere to go. And then there's that voice --stunning, earth-shattering, loving, reaching in and piercing one's soul to help us hang on for dear life. And now her artwork and drawings, along with her pointed wit, reach into us again. We know we live in an upside down world, but the human eye, in its every waking moment, is actually taking an upside down picture and turning it right side up on the way to the brain. This book insists we see the world the way it really is. I've never seen such a work as this. Wow. Just wow ." -- Michael Moore " Am I Pretty When I Fly? is moving, subversive, and heartbreaking. Childlike but not childish, full of wonder as well as despair. I loved it. Just like life. Thank you, Joan." -- Bette Midler "We always knew Joan Baez was funny and clever. We didn't know she was that funny and clever. The real surprise, however, came to us in Joan's new book, Am I Pretty When I Fly? These drawings elicit a stunning depth of feeling as they spin off from humor and romp through tenderness, cynicism, anger, heartbreak and--cloaked in silliness--a terrifying peek at current events. She has put down the guitar and reached for a pen and paper without missing a beat. This brilliant book is an example of an artist drawing the best of herself. These amazing 'feelustrations' are revelatory not only of Joan but humanity itself. She is a gift that keeps on giving." -- Lily Tomlin and Jane Wagner, "A book exploding with spontaneity and humor, and a grand tour through the mind of one of the great artists of the twentieth century." -- Steve Martin, " Am I Pretty When I Fly? shows me a side of Joan Baez I could not have imagined. It is entertaining, moving, ridiculously funny, insightful, and mysterious." -- Lana Del Rey "A book exploding with spontaneity and humor, and a grand tour through the mind of one of the great artists of the twentieth century." -- Steve Martin "Joan Baez is much more than a cultural icon and spiritual/creative godmother to multiple generations of people on this planet. She has repeatedly put herself on the line for peace and justice and for the downtrodden who have nowhere to go. And then there's that voice --stunning, earth-shattering, loving, reaching in and piercing one's soul to help us hang on for dear life. And now her artwork and drawings, along with her pointed wit, reach into us again. We know we live in an upside down world, but the human eye, in its every waking moment, is actually taking an upside down picture and turning it right side up on the way to the brain. This book insists we see the world the way it really is. I've never seen such a work as this. Wow. Just wow ." -- Michael Moore " Am I Pretty When I Fly? is moving, subversive, and heartbreaking. Childlike but not childish, full of wonder as well as despair. I loved it. Just like life. Thank you, Joan." -- Bette Midler, " Am I Pretty When I Fly? shows me a side of Joan Baez I could not have imagined. It is entertaining, moving, ridiculously funny, insightful, and mysterious." -- Lana Del Rey "Joan Baez is still doing beautiful, cool stuff....abstract, quivery, weird, inscrutable, pure, and hilarious." -- The New Yorker "A book exploding with spontaneity and humor, and a grand tour through the mind of one of the great artists of the twentieth century." -- Steve Martin "Baez isn't current, she's timeless." -- Los Angeles Times "Joan Baez is much more than a cultural icon and spiritual/creative godmother to multiple generations of people on this planet. She has repeatedly put herself on the line for peace and justice and for the downtrodden who have nowhere to go. And then there's that voice --stunning, earth-shattering, loving, reaching in and piercing one's soul to help us hang on for dear life. And now her artwork and drawings, along with her pointed wit, reach into us again. We know we live in an upside down world, but the human eye, in its every waking moment, is actually taking an upside down picture and turning it right side up on the way to the brain. This book insists we see the world the way it really is. I've never seen such a work as this. Wow. Just wow ." -- Michael Moore " Am I Pretty When I Fly? is moving, subversive, and heartbreaking. Childlike but not childish, full of wonder as well as despair. I loved it. Just like life. Thank you, Joan." -- Bette Midler "We always knew Joan Baez was funny and clever. We didn't know she was that funny and clever. The real surprise, however, came to us in Joan's new book, Am I Pretty When I Fly? These drawings elicit a stunning depth of feeling as they spin off from humor and romp through tenderness, cynicism, anger, heartbreak and--cloaked in silliness--a terrifying peek at current events. She has put down the guitar and reached for a pen and paper without missing a beat. This brilliant book is an example of an artist drawing the best of herself. These amazing 'feelustrations' are revelatory not only of Joan but humanity itself. She is a gift that keeps on giving." -- Lily Tomlin and Jane Wagner "Fans and newcomers alike will appreciate this intimate look into Baez's unique artistry....By gracefully walking a fine line between blunt-force honesty and flights of fancy, the book is satisfying, enjoyable, and rewarding." -- Kirkus Reviews, " Am I Pretty When I Fly? shows me a side of Joan Baez I could not have imagined. It is entertaining, moving, ridiculously funny, insightful, and mysterious." -- Lana Del Rey "A book exploding with spontaneity and humor, and a grand tour through the mind of one of the great artists of the twentieth century." -- Steve Martin " Am I Pretty When I Fly? is moving, subversive, and heartbreaking. Childlike but not childish, full of wonder as well as despair. I loved it. Just like life. Thank you, Joan." -- Bette Midler, " Am I Pretty When I Fly? shows me a side of Joan Baez I could not have imagined. It is entertaining, moving, ridiculously funny, insightful, and mysterious." -- Lana Del Rey "A book exploding with spontaneity and humor, and a grand tour through the mind of one of the great artists of the twentieth century." -- Steve Martin "Joan Baez is much more than a cultural icon and spiritual/creative godmother to multiple generations of people on this planet. She has repeatedly put herself on the line for peace and justice and for the downtrodden who have nowhere to go. And then there's that voice --stunning, earth-shattering, loving, reaching in and piercing one's soul to help us hang on for dear life. And now her artwork and drawings, along with her pointed wit, reach into us again. We know we live in an upside down world, but the human eye, in its every waking moment, is actually taking an upside down picture and turning it right side up on the way to the brain. This book insists we see the world the way it really is. I've never seen such a work as this. Wow. Just wow ." -- Michael Moore " Am I Pretty When I Fly? is moving, subversive, and heartbreaking. Childlike but not childish, full of wonder as well as despair. I loved it. Just like life. Thank you, Joan." -- Bette Midler "We always knew Joan Baez was funny and clever. We didn't know she was that funny and clever. The real surprise, however, came to us in Joan's new book, Am I Pretty When I Fly? These drawings elicit a stunning depth of feeling as they spin off from humor and romp through tenderness, cynicism, anger, heartbreak and--cloaked in silliness--a terrifying peek at current events. She has put down the guitar and reached for a pen and paper without missing a beat. This brilliant book is an example of an artist drawing the best of herself. These amazing 'feelustrations' are revelatory not only of Joan but humanity itself. She is a gift that keeps on giving." -- Lily Tomlin and Jane Wagner "Fans and newcomers alike will appreciate this intimate look into Baez's unique artistry....By gracefully walking a fine line between blunt-force honesty and flights of fancy, the book is satisfying, enjoyable, and rewarding." -- Kirkus Reviews
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741.092
Lc Classification Number
Nc139
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