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Summary: Insightful - but wish it had more info on the writers
Review: This is a wonderful book. I came to know of it when I bought the calendar of the same name, which had some of the pictures from the book. My disappointment came when I realized that the calendar was much better. In the calendar you are treated with great information on the writers themselves in addition to their quotes. In the book, you only get the quotes. But regardless, it is a book I keep by my desk at all times, reminding me day and night, that I am not alone in my quest.
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Summary: Insightful - but wish it had more info on the writers
Review: This is a wonderful book. I came to know of it when I bought the calendar of the same name, which had some of the pictures from the book. My disappointment came when I realized that the calendar was much better. In the calendar you are treated with great information on the writers themselves in addition to their quotes. In the book, you only get the quotes. But regardless, it is a book I keep by my desk at all times, reminding me day and night, that I am not alone in my quest.
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Summary: It's fun...and light
Review: This is primarily a picture book: you're not going to get a lot of biographical information or much of anything about the deep thoughts of the writers featured here. But still, it's a fun book. If nothing else, there is something reassuring in knowing that some of my heroes have even sloppier desk-keeping habits than me.... I think the nicest part is just the dream of writing that many of us have...the dream of the home office, arranged in an unabasedly intimate way. This is an especially fun fantasy for us drones who, trapped in Herman Miller cubiclesville, yearn for a meaningful, soul-feeding place to do work.
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Summary: a long-awaited book which pays tribute to the creative soul
Review: When I think of all the social documentarians, I will first
and foremost thank those who pay tribute to the creative souls, and Jill Krementz deserves our thanks. The Writer's
Desk is exactly what it purports to be and much more. The
reader is given not only a visual perception of these well-
known authors, but an actual glimpse into the essence of quite private individuals. Those who take the time will receive a full value of scales in terms of photographs and word pictures. One cannot but feel an intimate connection
with the writer's who are interviewed in this book. The
private work-world once reserved exclusively for authors
is now revealed. Krementz has first-hand knowledge of this
by being wed to author Kurt Vonnegut. In addition, she
has innate instincts which have connected her soul to those
of the writers. The Writer's Desk is more than a collection
intimate photographs. This book documents the visual eye
which few have ever seen. It is one of those intangibles which the bibliophile simply must have in one's personal library. Introduction by John Updike.
Rating:
Summary: a long-awaited book which pays tribute to the creative soul
Review: When I think of all the social documentarians, I will firstand foremost thank those who pay tribute to the creative souls, and Jill Krementz deserves our thanks. The Writer's Desk is exactly what it purports to be and much more. The reader is given not only a visual perception of these well- known authors, but an actual glimpse into the essence of quite private individuals. Those who take the time will receive a full value of scales in terms of photographs and word pictures. One cannot but feel an intimate connection with the writer's who are interviewed in this book. The private work-world once reserved exclusively for authors is now revealed. Krementz has first-hand knowledge of this by being wed to author Kurt Vonnegut. In addition, she has innate instincts which have connected her soul to those of the writers. The Writer's Desk is more than a collection intimate photographs. This book documents the visual eye which few have ever seen. It is one of those intangibles which the bibliophile simply must have in one's personal library. Introduction by John Updike.
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Summary: WRITERS' WORK
Review: Writing is an act of love from the many authors who have devoted their lives to telling us their stories. Now, for the first time we are given a glimpse of the varied environments in which they work through the lens of Jill Krementz. This wonderful photographer unfolds before our eyes the work habitats of some of our most noted authors. You will be delighted and pleasantly surprised on seeing them at work. Some of the writers come to work dressed as blue collar workers ready to sweat and give their full attention to the task at hand. Others bring their pets who provide inspiration and sharp criticism of their owners' efforts. What is most amusing is peering into a writer's workspace and seeing it filled with junk. How can they possibly write in all of that disarray? Only heaven knows. Krementz's pictures captures the essence of a writer's work in their faces, space, and devotion to detail. The places and spaces in which they work are diverse but through that diversity art is created. After each photo, the writer gives his or her philosophy about how they work and why they work. The details they give are not long. The pictures tell the story rather than the sparse text. The Writer's Desk is an excellent book for an aspiring writer or for one who wants to see their favorite author in a different way beyond the written word. The book doesn't pretend to be a biographical work about the writers and moves beyond being a mere picture book. Through the eye of Krenentz's lens you will see, experience and appreciate the craft of writing in a different way.
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Summary: A glimpse into the world of writers.
Review: Yes, indeed, it is enthralling to see such writers at work or just sitting around getting ready to work or just sitting around but for the hefty price tag, the small number included here can only be considered stingy at best. Unfortunately, the text often adds little, if any, relevant commentary on the picture at hand. It is interesting though to see the domestic surroundings of so many famous people and I suppose that the voyeur in us receives some satisfaction. The photography itself is well done and captures the look of the writers as we've come to know them through other photos. Since there are only 58 subjects out of a possible 1500 that the author has taken, I was able to read the whole book and look at the photos in sixteen minutes. Before you buy, check it out in a library first to make sure you want to spend you hard earned money on such a minuscule offering.
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Summary: Good but not enough. . .
Review: Yes, indeed, it is enthralling to see such writers at work or just sitting around getting ready to work or just sitting around but for the hefty price tag, the small number included here can only be considered stingy at best. Unfortunately, the text often adds little, if any, relevant commentary on the picture at hand. It is interesting though to see the domestic surroundings of so many famous people and I suppose that the voyeur in us receives some satisfaction. The photography itself is well done and captures the look of the writers as we've come to know them through other photos. Since there are only 58 subjects out of a possible 1500 that the author has taken, I was able to read the whole book and look at the photos in sixteen minutes. Before you buy, check it out in a library first to make sure you want to spend you hard earned money on such a minuscule offering.
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