Ricard 2,244 Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 If we can somehow relate the book to The Lord of the Rings, are we allowed to create a separate thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrés Valvader 21 Posted December 11, 2013 Author Share Posted December 11, 2013 AMAZON (KINDLE EDITION)AMAZON (PERFECT PAPERBACK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scissorhands 16 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Were you allowed to use this photograph (obviously you were) for the cover...?I'm not sure about it. I took a cursory look at the book today when I went to Fnac, and none of the pictures used is credited. Although it credits "the author's archives" as source of the images, they're all obviously taken from the internet, including some from Jo Ann Kane's twitter account.As for the book itself, it's just what I expected. Definitely not a scholarly approach to the music or significance of John Williams, it's more a choppily written collection of trivia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,478 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 As for the book itself, it's just what I expected. Definitely not a scholarly approach to the music or significance of John Williams, it's more a choppily written collection of trivia.Ouch. Sorry to hear that. At least I hope it provides some information I didn't know from before. But then again, hardcore nutcases like myself might not be in the target audience.I'm still hoping Andres can answer my questions regarding an English edition and if he will make some sample pages available to viewing. Once 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TownerFan 4,983 Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 It would be nice if the author would provide at least the table of contents.As for the book itself, it's just what I expected. Definitely not a scholarly approach to the music or significance of John Williams, it's more a choppily written collection of trivia.Peio, would you rank it below or above Ascheri's "Over the Moon"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scissorhands 16 Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 I was not familiar with Aschieri's work, so I've just had a glance at the Google Books preview only to realize it's as appallingas the book of this thread, both from a musicological and cinematographic standpoint. The difference, I would say, is that Aschieri's work is more oriented towards the information behind the film and director, whereas Valverde's is more centered on the biographical perspective.As introductory books to the world of JW both works may serve as a good read, but they're just lackluster and far from being a reference in their fields.I'm actually more fond of the Spielberg/Williams collaboration book published by the Fimucité Festival (and by all means less publicized). Diego Navarro or Juan Ángel Saiz's insights on some particular scores are really interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrés Valvader 21 Posted December 19, 2013 Author Share Posted December 19, 2013 JOHN WILLIAMS VIDA Y OBRA (AMAZON)PUBLISHING HOUSE (Main Page) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrés Valvader 21 Posted January 6, 2014 Author Share Posted January 6, 2014 Success on Amazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrés Valvader 21 Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 JOHN WILLIAMS: Life and Work. BOOK PRESENTATION.Fnac Seville (Spain).February 4. 19:30 p.mFacebook event Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,323 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Andres, Out of curiosity, are you purposely ignoring Thor's questions? 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. 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? I'm still hoping Andres can answer my questions regarding an English edition and if he will make some sample pages available to viewing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,478 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 I think he is. Or he doesn't know. But some sort of response would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrés Valvader 21 Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 I think he is. Or he doesn't know. But some sort of response would be nice.Excuse me. I'm working on the English edition. By the way, on amazon you can see a sample (Kindle edition).Regards!Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Andrade 1,262 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 It should be noted that not only Don Williams is a percussionist. Jerry Williams also worked as drummer/percussionist in LA and did a number of recordings with brother John in the late 50's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,478 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 I think he is. Or he doesn't know. But some sort of response would be nice.Excuse me. I'm working on the English edition. By the way, on amazon you can see a sample (Kindle edition).Regards!AmazonThanks, man! I tried to use Google Translate for some of this. Some comments about the early years (which is what I obsess about), which might be useful for your English edition:* I'm curious about the statement regarding a 'clarinet sonata' composed at the age of 16. Where did you find this information?* Also, he left the air force in January-1955 according to a newspaper clipping, not 1954. Unless he "got off early".* He moved back to LA in 1956, not 1955.* His involvement in PLAYHOUSE 90 and TALES OF WELLS FARGO is unsubstantiated, although the titles often pop up on his resume. Williams once mentioned PLAYHOUSE 90 in an interview, but no one has been able to confirm his involvement thus far.* He did not compose anything for MR. LUCKY, but allegedly played piano* He did not write anything for KRAFT SUMMER MUSIC HALL* You say that the unperformed wind quintet was composed in 1960. Could I ask the source for this? From what I know, this was composed shortly after the piano sonata.* "Flashing Spikes" is an episode of ALCOA PREMIERE, not a series in itself. I think "Big G" might be the same, although I haven't found that out yet.Other than that, you seem to have covered all the basics of his early years. I can't make any evaluation of the language, since I'm just reading a crappy Google Translate version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrés Valvader 21 Posted July 8, 2014 Author Share Posted July 8, 2014 John Williams: Vida y obraThe first complete monograph about the famous composer. His work beyond film music.Publishing House Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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