The collection showcases 120 poems selected from Andy Wilkinson's extensive 60-year career, highlighting his diverse styles and themes. This debut compilation, drawn from a larger body of work, encapsulates his artistic journey and personal experiences, featuring a range of forms and subjects. Each poem is a testament to his unique voice and the evolution of his craft over the decades.
Growing up on the Llano Estacado, the author explores how this unique landscape influenced his identity and creative work. The memoir intertwines personal reflections with broader themes of how place impacts individual development. Accompanying the text, Amanda Sneed's vibrant artwork complements the narrative, using bold colors and dynamic forms to convey the essence of the Llano Estacado and its significance in their lives. Together, they celebrate the profound connection between environment and self.
Focusing on the creative process rather than the final outcome, this book explores the idea that creativity is an inherent gift available to everyone. It offers a poetic and philosophical perspective on the mystery of creativity while providing practical insights into the mechanics of how to engage in creative endeavors. By emphasizing the journey of creation, it invites readers to understand creativity as a way of doing rather than merely the end product.
The memoir of a film sword master, film and theatre director, actor, writer and radio executive. A must-read for all aspiring actors, swordsmen, fight choreographers and film directors.
Have you ever watched a black and white war film, made in the 1940's or 1950's and asked yourself, did this really happen during the war or was it simply a fictional Hollywood action story made to entertain?
If you are a fan of the silent film pioneers like Buster Keaton, you'll know that everything you saw on the screen in those films, actually happened.