At last I can envision the last piece of my book.

[CTyankee]

A photograph by Roy DeCarava entitled "Coltrane on Soprana, 1963." Google it.

My book, quite simply, examines how painters and photographers from the 17th century to today have looked for ways to envision what is invisible: SOUND.

I think it's perfect...

[Polly Hennessey]

1. Just like you, perfect.

[CTyankee]

3. Oh, POlly, how you do go on!

Actually, I'm relieved. I've been wondering if this is one of those books writers don't know when to end and it drags down the rest of the book. Also, it has been so much fun working with my collaborators who are always happy to add their expertise. Not afraid to disagree with me, if their experience with music is much better than mine (I have 3 musicians, professional and those who just love to do music as a side activity to their work in my circle of family and friends). I treasure those who help me!

[niyad]

2. I am looking forward to your book.

[CTyankee]

4. Thanks, niyad, you'll get a copy!

[niyad]

5. And I will make sure that my library system orders a copy.

[CTyankee]

6. I'm privately publishing, but I will be glad to supply them with a copy if that is OK with them.

They might not want it, but it doesn't hurt to try.

[niyad]

8. Never hurts to try. They are very good about supporting my choices!

[MLAA]

7. It is a perfect photograph. Best of luck on the last leg of your writing journey

[CTyankee]

9. DeCarava is deceased but his widow is active in keeping his works out there.

The back story on him is that he refused to use a flash when photographing live performances in a club. His work demonstrate not only sound but soul and artistry. IMHO.

[Harker]

10. I can hear it. n/t

[Solly Mack]

11. K&R

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

12. Looking forward to it!

Back in March (?) on one of your threads I posted something I wrote for a choral program discussing the relationship between art and music, but it was in the context of the early Renaissance (15th century). I'll be interested to read what you came up with wrt the 17th c. and later.

[CTyankee]

13. Take a look at Orazio Gentliischi, "Young woman tuning her lute" and also Orazio's daughter

Artemisia and her St. Cecilia (I covered Artemisia's work in my earlier book). A lot on St. Cecilia right up to Paul Simon.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

14. How can I get a copy of your earlier book as well as the new one when it's available?

[CTyankee]

15. I only have a few left but I will send you one. Please pm me with your mailing address.

I set aside several for DUers who have been pals here in DU. My family members have their copies already...

My husband is backing me financially for the next book so I'll start a list as soon as I finish it. There was a LOT to write about and I suddenly realized that ending it on that fabulous jazz player and his photographer would be perfect.

But I have several pieces to finish. It took me a while to refine my thinking and exercise discretion, and some artists works I had initially considered were eliminated. Besides my husband, I have some wonderful contributors, including a dear friend and several family members who are musicians and performers, one professionally.

Funny story about the first book: my ex husband read some of the copy our daughter (who is my editor) had at her house. He proceeded to tell me at the next Thanksgiving that he was hurt that I didn't thank him for "helping you find your voice." I was seething. Needless to say, my now and forever husband was livid. No book for him!