New book about John Williams! (in Spanish)

[Andrés Valvader 21]

John Williams: Vida y Obra. New monograph. In Spanish. On sale soon.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/199773040048498/

http://johnwilliamscomposer.blogspot.com.es/

[filmmusic 2,638]

Who is the author?

edit: Oh, i guess you are..

I guess it's something that is addressed to the general public, right?

(Still can't understand why there is NO publication on Williams in English)

[Andrés Valvader 21]

Me. Andrés Valverde Amador.

https://myspace.com/andresvalverdeamador

[filmmusic 2,638]

ok, thanks.

Any more info on the contents of this book?

Does it contain any musicological analyses or is it more of a biography?

And when is it expected to be published?

[Andrés Valvader 21]

I'll edit it also in English

Contains the two things

It depends on the publisher. I hope next month

Shortly be posting more info

It contains a chronological review of his entire life. Musical analysis of all his works (cinema and concert hall).

[Thor 9,308]

That's great, Andres. Good for you!

However, as pointed out earlier, I'm still flabbergasted that there is no book about him in English. I'm still working on mine, though, so there is always hope.

[Andrés Valvader 21]

I'll try that mine is the first English

[Thor 9,308]

I'll try that mine is the first English

Be sure that the English is good, though. Get a proper translator to do it if you can. Good luck!

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,949]

That's great, Andres. Good for you!

However, as pointed out earlier, I'm still flabbergasted that there is no book about him in English. I'm still working on mine, though, so there is always hope.

I mentioned this point at the saturday dinner. it's really weird!

[indy4 159]

I'll edit it also in English

Contains the two things

It depends on the publisher. I hope next month

Shortly be posting more info

It contains a chronological review of his entire life. Musical analysis of all his works (cinema and concert hall).

Hi Andres--thanks so much for posting! I will definitely buy an English translation as soon as its made available.

[Luke Skywalker 2,204]

Good!

I think i'll buy the original version

[Andrés Valvader 21]

The first complete monograph about John Williams. A journey across the life and work (film & concert).

http://www.johnwilliamsbook.com/

[Jay 42,494]

Congratulations!

[Andrés Valvader 21]

Thanks!

[Incanus 5,858]

Congratulations!

[filmmusic 2,638]

Yes, congratulations!

Will it be sold only from this site, or from amazon too?

Also, how many pages is it?

And it would be great also if you could put a couple of preview pages..

[indy4 159]

Congrats! If there's ever an English version, I will buy it as soon as possible!

[Thor 9,308]

That's great, Andres.

I'm particularly interested in the bit about the early years and if you have anything there that I don't already know. Guess we'll have to wait for an English edition to find out.

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,949]

Great!

But again not in English!

Just weird

[Luke Skywalker 2,204]

Nice...i think i may have a birthday present from my girlfriend

[films 0]

i do wish someone would publish a book in English ............

[Andrés Valvader 21]

English version: forthcoming!!

[publicist 4,648]

Cool. My spanish translation is of the "my hovercraft is full of eels"-variety.

[Incanus 5,858]

English version: forthcoming!!

Excellent!

Btw how many pages does this opus have?

[Maurizio 5,893]

It's good news to have another book dedicated to Williams and his opus. So, good luck to Andrés for his venture!

Only a few of questions:

1) How many years of study and research did you spend to write the book?

2) Did you get to interview Williams' collaborators (directors, producers, orchestrators, musicians, sound engineers etc.) to get a more specific insight into his creative process?

3) Which books did you use as reference while writing your own?

4) How did you deal with the early years section? As many of us older fans already know and discussed here several times, it's one of the hardest part to research and to get exactly right.

5) The book looks like is self-published (correct me if I'm wrong). Are you trying however to shop it around book publishers in your country and/or even with foreign publishers?

Thank you and good luck!

[Thor 9,308]

Good questions. I'd like to know the answer to those too, as one aiming for a book myself down the road.

[Andrés Valvader 21]

It's good news to have another book dedicated to Williams and his opus. So, good luck to Andrés for his venture!

Only a few of questions:

1) How many years of study and research did you spend to write the book?

2) Did you get to interview Williams' collaborators (directors, producers, orchestrators, musicians, sound engineers etc.) to get a more specific insight into his creative process?

3) Which books did you use as reference while writing your own?

4) How did you deal with the early years section? As many of us older fans already know and discussed here several times, it's one of the hardest part to research and to get exactly right.

5) The book looks like is self-published (correct me if I'm wrong). Are you trying however to shop it around book publishers in your country and/or even with foreign publishers?

Thank you and good luck!

1) Williams work almost 20 years. The book 3 years.

2) Ronald Feldman, Boston Public Library, Boston Symphony Tanglewood volunteers, Royal Symphony Orchestra of Seville, Jennifer Visconti (King's Chappel Boston), Ruth Nemzoff (Brandeis University)...

3) Many. Also I used the Boston Public Library Archive.

4) Analyzing interviews. Archives...and other secrets

5) I must correct you. Is published with publishing house http://www.padillalibros.com/itm/

Greetings

[Maurizio 5,893]

Thank you! Best wishes for your project!

[Andrés Valvader 21]

For reasons beyond our control, the book's release is postponed until further notice. Various editorial problems have forced us to take this decision. We overcome this delay as soon as possible.

www.johnwilliamsbook.com

[Incanus 5,858]

Sorry to hear about the delay. Let's hope you can sort things out as quickly as possible! All the best to the project Andrés!

[Andrés Valvader 21]

Good news!. The book goes on sale in november. Publishing house: BERENICE

www.johnwilliamsbook.com

[Luke Skywalker 2,204]

good

[Hlao-roo 390]

I'm over the moon!

[chuck 155]

I'm over the moon!

Nice! You're cured of your lycanthropy!

[JamieC 13]

Looking forward to reading this.

(Incidentally: this is the first time I have seen this and heard this rendition (it's fantastic):

)

JC

[Andrés Valvader 21]

Hello everyone. I have good news! . Finally the book will be released in November. For more information: JOHN WILLIAMS BOOK

The book will be part of this collection: FILM (The first book is about Steven Spielberg. Now it's the turn of John Williams

[Thor 9,308]

That's great, Andres. Get the book out in Spanish first, and then we all hope for an English translation down the road.

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,949]

I still dont understand why no English book has been written about JW!

The man is part of America's popular cultural landscape.

[Quintus 5,721]

It's obvious: Williams hasn't had a sex tape on the internet, dated any trendy celebs or fell out of his dress pissed as a fart beside his limousine.

[crocodile 9,211]

It's obvious: Williams hasn't had a sex tape on the internet

Not to YOUR best knowledge, anyway.

Karol

[Quintus 5,721]

Believe me, I've searched.

[Andrés Valvader 21]

I still dont understand why no English book has been written about JW!

The man is part of America's popular cultural landscape.

I spoke with my editor to publish it in English, but now it is decided by them.

[Andrés Valvader 21]

JOHN WILLIAMS BOOK (Book's official site)

Facebook (John Williams Fan Club)

John Williams Facebook Page

John Williams Book (Twitter)

Soundcloud

youtube

[Andrés Valvader 21]

Hello everyone. ¡My book JOHN WILLIAMS: Vida y Obra is already on sale!.

PUBLISHING HOUSE

OFFICIAL WEB PAGE

[Thor 9,308]

That's great, Andres. Do you know anything more about an English edition, or is that still "down the road" without any concrete dates?

Also, do you provide a few 'sample pages'? Even if I can't read Spanish, it would be interesting to see your layout and general setup of the book.

[Andrés Valvader 21]

OFFICIAL BOOK COVER.

WEB

[Thor 9,308]

That's nice, Andres, but I think it would have sufficed to post this in your other recent thread instead of creating a new one just for the cover. But hey, no biggie.

You didn't answer my questions in that other thread, though -- do you offer any sample pages online? I can't read Spanish, but it would have been nice to see your layout and general approach. Also, do you have any more news regarding an English version?

[Sandor 858]

Were you allowed to use this photograph (obviously you were) for the cover...?

I think it's great by the way.

[Jay 42,494]

OK I just merged all 6 (SIX!) separate threads about this book together into one thread. Andres, no need to create a new thread for each new update on your book, you can just use this one (You are welcome to change the subject to anything you like). Thanks!

[Hlao-roo 390]

If we can somehow relate the book to The Lord of the Rings, are we allowed to create a separate thread?