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James T. Stratton letter to Isaac T. Goodnow
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Before you, Santa Claus, life was like a moonless night
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"Before You, Santa Claus, Life was like a Moonless Night is remarkable through its visual language and allows us to get lost in a world where everything is possible. Alessio captures the magic of the night and his sensibility shines through the pages"--Book wrapper.
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John Boyd letters to Henry E. Huntington
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Edward Everett Hale letter to John S. Lockwood
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The letter reads: "My dear Mr. Lockwood, I can do nothing about this until I can see people, which will not happen for a month to come. I will then do my best." The addressee is probably John S. Lockwood, formerly of the publishing company Lockwood, Brooks & Co. The letter is written on "Lend a Hand Monthly" letterhead, although the letter was written from Matunuck, Rhode Island.
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Referencing art
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"During my life as an image-maker, I have encountered many works of art that have left a deep and lasting impression. There was a strong feeling of relevance that imbedded them in my consciousness. They became a source of inspiration that encouraged me to explore the boundaries of my own visual quest. The images in this book represent a small selection of artists, art, and art trends that have evoked a lasting sense of personal rapport. It is with deep gratitude that I pay homage, celebrate, and reference these sources"--From preface.
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Vest pocket pictures
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"A summarization of thoughts: my birthday, a Vest Pocket Kodak camera on my 23rd year. There were no ensuing years of 'photography'--except as a matter of curiosity. I discovered composition, even among prosaic sewer pipes, drab refuse incinerators, playful groups of friends, mountain hiking vistas. Now, decades in retrospect, my 'statements' have come alive at Craig Krull's Gallery. Viewed in an exhibit, they were acclaimed for their 'originality', 'boldness', and 'uniqueness' of my viewing of 'everyday' life. The culmination of three years of those essays of my life's 'adventures' occurred when I was taken by an architect to see a house by Richard Neutra. The prints I made from the six views I took so impressed Neutra that I was asked to photograph more of his designs. On a Saturday, March 5th, 1936 I became a photographer!"--From introduction.
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