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Alan Govenar

    Stompin' at the Savoy: The Story of Norma Miller
    Extraordinary Ordinary People
    Deep Ellum
    Stoney Knows How
    The Early Years of Rhythm & Blues
    Stoney Knows How
    • Stoney Knows How

      • 158 stránek
      • 6 hodin čtení
      4,5(18)Ohodnotit

      Step into the world of carnival freaks... and meet a man who lived and loved it. Leonard "Stoney" St. Clair, associated himself with various sideshow acts, and bestowed his talents on any willing flesh. Alan Govenar retells Stoney's story as it was told to him, accompanying his text with more than 150 amazing photographs of Stoney's flash and his subjects . This fascinating book delves into this subject more than any other of its kind, with only the fictional tale The Elephant Man coming close in comparison. For designers, flash fans, tattoo artists, and even carnival enthusiasts alike, this classic book has been brought back in print to delight and inspire a whole new generation.

      Stoney Knows How
    • The Early Years of Rhythm & Blues

      • 80 stránek
      • 3 hodiny čtení
      5,0(1)Ohodnotit

      Benny Joseph made his living as a professional photographer in Houstons black community during the crucial decades from the 1950s through the early 1980s, when the amplified pulse of rhythm and blues underscored the social changes sweeping the nation. Joseph photographed everything from parades and teen hops to impassioned speeches by civil rights leaders Martin Luther King, Jr., and Thurgood Marshall. Under contract to the pioneering black entrepreneur Don Robey, owner of the Duke and Peacock recording labels, Joseph photographed many of the popular recording artists of the day, including B.B. King, Mahalia Jackson, Buddy Ace, Clarence Gatemouth Brown, and Della Reese. With over 120 unique black and white photographs, this is a must have for all rhythm and blues enthusiasts, and a valuable historical resource for photography collectors. Writer, photographer, and filmmaker Alan Govenar met Joseph in 1984 when he was closing his studio in Houstons Third Ward and worked with him over the next five years, sifting through thousands of negatives to identify and contextualize his most compelling images of this remarkable era.

      The Early Years of Rhythm & Blues
    • Stoney Knows How

      Life as a Sideshow Tattoo Artist, 3rd Edition

      • 208 stránek
      • 8 hodin čtení
      4,0(3)Ohodnotit

      The updated edition delves into the remarkable journey of Stoney St. Clair, who transitioned from a circus performer to a renowned tattoo artist. Featuring new photos and text, it highlights his unique experiences and artistic evolution, offering an in-depth look at his life and the influences that shaped his career in the tattoo industry.

      Stoney Knows How
    • Deep Ellum

      • 320 stránek
      • 12 hodin čtení
      4,2(13)Ohodnotit

      Previously published under title: Deep Ellum and Central Track. Denton, Tex.: University of North Texas Press, 1998.

      Deep Ellum
    • Extraordinary Ordinary People

      Five American Masters of Traditional Arts

      • 96 stránek
      • 4 hodiny čtení
      3,4(3)Ohodnotit

      Focusing on five National Heritage Fellows, the book highlights the rich tapestry of American cultural democracy through their stories. Folklorist Alan Govenar showcases the resilience and artistry of traditional crafts and methods, emphasizing their significance in contemporary society. The profiles celebrate the diverse heritage and enduring practices that shape American identity, all presented in vibrant full color.

      Extraordinary Ordinary People
    • Lightnin' Hopkins

      • 334 stránek
      • 12 hodin čtení
      3,8(60)Ohodnotit

      A biography of blues artist Sam "Lightnin" Hopkins, based on interviews with friends, fans, and colleagues, discussing his early years in Texas, his time on a chain gang, his lifelong appetite for drinking, gambling, and women, and other topics.

      Lightnin' Hopkins
    • A new biography of the beloved but mysterious Blind Lemon Jefferson, famous blues musician. Born in 1897, Jefferson was a blind street musician who played his guitar at the corner of Elm Street and Central Avenue in the Deep Ellum area of Dallas, Texas, until a Paramount Records scout discovered him. Between 1926 and his untimely death in 1929, Jefferson made more than 80 records and became the biggest-selling blues singer in America. Although his recordings are extensive, details about his life are relatively few. Through Govenar and Lornell's extensive interviews and research, See That My Grave is Kept Clean gathers the scattered facts behind Blind Lemon Jefferson's mythic representations.

      See That My Grave is Kept Clean
    • A visual history of the life of Augustus “Gus” Wagner and his work as a hand tattoo artist, exploring a relatively unknown area of American art history from the 1890s to the 1930s

      Gus Wagner
    • Dive into the life and work of master craftsman Jeronimo Lozano and his extraordinarily detailed retablos. Steeped in ancient Peruvian traditions, these small sculpted figures show religious and secular scenes housed in structures large and small, ranging from pistachio shells and matchboxes to handmade wooden boxes and freestanding installations. Lozano’s retablos are both traditional and innovative, visualizing the cultural life of people in the mountains of Peru, from ceremonies, processions, and market stands to fiestas, street performance, historical tableaux, and current events. Writer, documentarian, and folklorist Alan Govenar shares an in-depth interview with Lozano, tracking his childhood in Ayacucho, Peru, to his arrival in the US; how he's navigated his hearing disability; and his process from start to finish. Divided into My Story, My Life, and My Process, the interview is paired with colorful photographs of his work. A celebration of the form of the retablo, one of the many folk and traditional art forms that make up the American arts-and-crafts landscape.

      Retablos of Jeronimo Lozano: From Peru to Utah