Best known as the creator of the mobile; Alexander Calder turned his extraordinary talents in a variety of directions. Nowhere is his exuberant imagination more apparent than in this captivating collection of line drawings. Rhymes from Mother Goose and other classic sources provide the inspiration for Calders eighty-five distinctive illustrations.Originally published in 1944; this compilation of the artists frank depictions of nudes adds a decidedly adult cast; as well as a new depth and resonance; to a host of familiar chants and verses. James Johnson Sweeney; who selected the verses; contributes an insightful Introduction. His scholarly study of the significance of the nursery rhyme tradition corresponds in wit and subtlety to the expressive brilliance of Calders drawings.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Fun read; highly recommendedBy NuttinButFendersA hilarious; fun-filled read detailing a frustrating and often disastrous recording of a bands first album. Mixerman takes you on a journey through the absurd; as seen through his eyes while manning the board for the session.My only quibble would be that if you have read Mixermans blog made during the session; as a diary of sorts; then you have already read the majority of the book. Still; it is nice to have it as a hard copy; and it was still fun to read again. And if you havent read the blog; then its all new to you.As funny ridiculous as some of the situations seem throughout the book; any musician or engineer can tell you that most of it is all too real...it just doesnt usually all happen on the same session.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. It will change the way you see music and its industry.By Steven SmithThe Daily Adventures of Mixerman is a wonderful satire of the music industry; giving a humorous account of recording a band that has more problems than talent.Full of personal insight into ways music and the business has changed in the past and where it might be going into the future. It is obvious from the start that Mixerman knows the industry from the inside with colorful accounts of what goes wrong when recording musicians and dealing with their entourage of executives.The story has a feeling of life. A sense of reality that is all too uncommon in the world of music. It gives you a view of the real day to day pleasure and pain involved in the life of an Audio Engineer or Producer. It pulls you along at its pace; sometimes a fast shuffle; other times a slow waltz as you watch a train wreck taking place; one frame at a time.If you ever wondered how music is made or what it is like to work with "The Talent" then let Mixerman show you that world. Let him tell his story from the inside. Allow yourself to see past the fame and fortune; the glamor and glitz; the ego and arrogance. Take a look at how it all falls apart for a band with an opportunity to die for.But be warned; you may not see the music industry and its "talent" the same way; ever again.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I felt I was at the sessions - its that goodBy Steve RogersThe story follows a dysfunctional band making their first album with a record label ready to throw wads of cash on a group of talentless wannabes in the hope of a hit. Mixerman is the hardened professionally who has seen it all before but even so is amazed at the incompetency/stupidity/unprofessionalism of the people around him. The book works very well on several fronts. First of all it is a riveting read - you cant help but be curious as to how this story will pan out. Secondly its a fascinating insight on the machinations of the record and pop industries. Thirdly it is an interesting mix of characters. Fourthly it is interesting on a technical level for me a music lover and audiophile to understand the choices when crafting an album.But most importantly - it is very very funny. This guy has a sense of humour and manages to share with you his amusement at the zany characters he meets in his recording sessions. All in all this is the most entertaining and fun book on music and the music industry I have ever read - warmly recommended.