ldquo;Peoplersquo;s lives are written on the fields of old farms. The rows of the fields are like lines on a page; blank and white in winter; filled in with each yearrsquo;s story of happiness; disappointment; drought; rain; sun; scarcity; plenty. The chapters accumulate; and people enter and leave the narrative. Only the farm goes on.rdquo;mdash;From the IntroductionIn One Small Farm; Craig Schreinerrsquo;s evocative color photographs capture one family as they maintain the rhythms and routines of small farm life near Pine Bluff; Wisconsin. ldquo;Milk in the morning and milk at night. Feed the cows and calves. Plant crops. Grind feed. Chop and bale hay. Cut wood. Clean the barn. Spread manure on the fields. Plow snow and split wood in winter. In spring; pick rocks from the fields. Cultivate corn. Pick corn. Harvest oats and barley. Help calves be born. Milk in the morning and milk at night.rdquo;Therersquo;s much more to life on the farm than just chores; of course; and Schreiner captures the rhythms and richness of everyday life on the farm in all seasons; evoking both the challenges and the joys and providing viewers a window into a world that is quickly fading. In documenting the Lamberty familyrsquo;s daily work and life; these thoughtful photos explore larger questions concerning the future of small farm agriculture; Wisconsin cultural traditions; and the rural way of life.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Useful AccountBy Lynette McClenaghanThis book is a welcome addition to a too small Television bibliography. For such a significant band there is precious little serious writing on their work. Watermans account is very good. He does focus on on the story of CBGB and while he foregrounds Televisions role; this is a story that has been told before. His discussion of the album is interesting; but limited. he focuses on the lyrics and the evocation of New York; which is all well and good; but he struggles with the bands musicality and there is little he says about the recording process. He attempts to grapple with the albums significance and has some interesting things to say along the way; but I found the book curiously bloodless. Nevertheless; it is great to have a book on this wonderful band and its astonishing album.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. 33 1/3 "Marquee Moon"By Donald MallenVery good read; exactly what I hoped for. Compliments "Sonic Transmission" (another book on Television ) and "Please Kill Me" (about the New York Music scene from Warhol/Velvet Underground thru the punk scene of the 70s). I missed that scene (raising family) but discovered the music later; becoming a fan of the Ramones; Dead Boys; New York Dolls; Johnny Thunders the Heartbreakers; the Tuff Darts; and especially Television. Televisions music defies categorization; the songs; though familiar; would change just slightly as Television went the years and periods of activity; the fluidity adding to their appeal. The music is refreshing and enjoyable; this book highlights their most classic of studio albums; in just the way any Television junkie would want.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CustomerGreat