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Beatles Art Review
Reviewer: School Library Journal
Adult/High School-In the same way that Beatles music transcends generational, national, and language boundaries, the art inspired by the Fab Four is global and as alive today as it was in 1969. Collected here in full color are some 150 works by 100 artists. From doodles to paintings, from sculptures to digital creations, from whimsical to poignant, and from realistic to surreal, the range of expression is awe-inspiring. Many of the pieces address the Beatles as a group, and others focus on them as individuals. Readers see the band members in all phases of their development, from the early Cavern Club gigs to the post-Beatle years. A good number of the items focus on the songs and on general themes associated with the music: love, peace, fun, psychedelics, social justice. Several of the contributors share their thoughts on the impact their subjects had on them as people and as artists. Among those contributing multiple works are Jock Bartley (who also wrote an engaging foreword), Simon Birtall, Apolonio Herrera, Sergey Parfenuk, Ken White, and Peta Wright. This well-produced package-the editing and production are uniformly excellent-is sure to inspire and thrill teens discovering for the first time the range and magnificence of the Beatles oeuvre.-Robert Saunderson, Berkeley Public Library, CA Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.
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Book Review from August, 2006
Beatles Art Review
Reviewer: Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)
New Beatles Art Book
Beatles Art
Linda Webb & Jeffrey Webb, editors
Boxigami Books
PO Box 340, Dunlap, IL 61525
0975417622 $29.95 www.boxigami.com
Linda and Jeffrey Webb have compiled and organized art created by a variety of professional artists from around the world whose work has their common subject the British music group called The Beatles. Offering unique interpretations on John Lennon, Paul McCartney , George Harrison and Ringo Starr, and the popular music they made which swept the world, the artwork comprising Beatles Art: Fantastic New Artwork Of The Fab Four ranges from traditional paintings and sculptures to digital work and caricatures. Accompanying text notes reveal the artists observations and commentaries of the contributors on how The Beatles impacted their art, their lives as artists, and the world around them. Enhanced with 150 full-page color and 10 black/white illustrations (including four "foldout" pages), Beatles Art is a unique tribute to the Beatles enduring popularity and influence -- and a "must" for every dedicate Beatles fan! Incidentally, Boxigami Books has pledged to donate $1.00 per book sold to Adopt-A-Minefield -- a favorite charity of Paul McCartney and Heather Mills-McCartney
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News Released: April 28, 2005
New Beatles Art Book
(PRLEAP.COM) For Immediate Release…
New Beatles Art Book
The music of the Beatles helped define the 1960's, and inspired not only musicians but artists of the day who captured the spirit of John, Paul, George, and Ringo in their artwork. The Beatles continue to inspire artists, and some of the best examples of these images will be featured in a new book "Beatles Art: Fantastic New Artwork of the Fab Four".
The Beatles are as popular today as ever, and their fan base continues to grow as more generations discover their music. This ongoing, worldwide popularity drives a continuous interest for more new Beatles products.
In order to find the best new art available, Boxigami Books has announced a call-for-art for inclusion in the book. Artists can enter as many Beatle-inspired works as they like postmarked no later than 15 August 2005. Artists with chosen works will receive a free copy of this soon-to-be collector's item. Additional submission guidelines are available at www.Boxigami.com.
The new book will showcase some of the best new artists and illustrators from different regions of the globe all demonstrating their creativity on topics such as the Beatles music and lyrics, instruments, fashion, caricatures, etc.
Beatles Art will be published by Boxigami Books, and is scheduled for release in Spring, 2006.
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News Released: May 19, 2005
New Beatles Art Book to Donate Portion of Sales to Adopt-A-Minefield
May 19, 2005 -- A new book, "Beatles Art: Fantastic New Artwork of the Fab Four" is scheduled for release in Spring, 2006, and will feature new art inspired by the Beatles and their music. For each book sold, the publisher, Boxigami Books, will donate $1 US to Adopt-A-Minefield, a favorite charity of Heather Mills McCartney and her husband, former-Beatle Paul McCartney.
In 2001, aware of the initial success of the Adopt-A-Minefield campaigns in the US and Canada, the McCartneys were instrumental in forming Adopt-A-Minefield (UK) in Britain. Since that time, they have been champions and strong supporters, donating generously, making personal appearances, traveling globally to raise awareness of the landmine issue, and lending their voices to this cause. More information is available on their website, www.Adopt-A-Minefield.org
"Beatle Art" will showcase some of the best new artists and illustrators from different regions of the globe all demonstrating their creativity on topics such as the Beatles music and lyrics, instruments, fashion, caricatures, etc.
In order to find the best new art available for the book, Boxigami Books has announced a "call for art" for inclusion in the book. Artists can enter as many Beatle-inspired works as they like postmarked no later than 15 August 2005. Prize money of $500 US, $300 US, and $100 US will be awarded for first, second, and third place entries. All artists with chosen works will receive a free copy of this soon-to-be collector's item. Additional submission guidelines and information are available at www.Boxigami.com.
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Book Review from November 8, 2004
A delightful Christmas oriented activities book
Reviewer: Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)
Giving Chocolates by freelance illustrator Linda Webb is a delightful Christmas oriented activities book presenting twelve pre-cut, pre-scored, gift boxes which children can punch out themselves. Kids can easily follow the simple instructions for assembly, and then fill them with their favorite chocolates, candies, or other small items for inexpensive gifts or stocking stuffers. There are even gift tags printed on the side of each box. Giving Chocolates is unique, clever, creative, and enthusiastically recommended for kids of all ages, as well as parents, friends, neighbors, teachers, coworkers, and the romantically inclined with a special someone in their lives.
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