Robert Shetterly's portraits were inspired by the events surrounding 9/11.A fine artist whose work has been widely exhibited, he has illustrated more than twenty-five books. Mr. Shetterly lives in Maine.
In tribute to this country's proud tradition of protest, fine
artist Shetterly has chosen 50 Americans who have stood up for what
he calls -the promise of America, - presenting them in a series of
accurately painted head-and-shoulder portraits with their names and
a pithy quote scratched in. His selections, equally divided between
men and women, range from such usual suspects as Martin Luther
King, Jr. and Elizabeth Cady Stanton to the less-familiar likes of
child peace activist Samantha Smith, political columnist Molly
Ivins, authors Frances Moore Lappe (Diet for a Small Planet) and
Jonathan Kozol, plus controversial figures such as Emma Goldman and
Dwight Eisenhower, the telling quotes are reprinted in the margins
to make them more legible. Opening with an eloquent general
statement of purpose, and closing with biographical comments on
each entry, this gallery of writers, politicians, rabble-rousers,
troublemakers, scientists, celebrities and activists will have a
stirring cumulative effect, even on children unacquainted with many
of their causes or accomplishments.
Kirkus Reviews, starred review
In tribute to this country s proud tradition of protest, fine
artist Shetterly has chosen 50 Americans who have stood up for what
he calls the promise of America, presenting them in a series of
accurately painted head-and-shoulder portraits with their names and
a pithy quote scratched in. His selections, equally divided between
men and women, range from such usual suspects as Martin Luther
King, Jr. and Elizabeth Cady Stanton to the less-familiar likes of
child peace activist Samantha Smith, political columnist Molly
Ivins, authors Frances Moore Lappe (Diet for a Small Planet) and
Jonathan Kozol, plus controversial figures such as Emma Goldman and
Dwight Eisenhower, the telling quotes are reprinted in the margins
to make them more legible. Opening with an eloquent general
statement of purpose, and closing with biographical comments on
each entry, this gallery of writers, politicians, rabble-rousers,
troublemakers, scientists, celebrities and activists will have a
stirring cumulative effect, even on children unacquainted with many
of their causes or accomplishments.
Kirkus Reviews, starred review"
?This gallery of writers, politicians, rabble-rousers,
troublemakers, scientists, celebrities and activists will have a
stirring cumulative effect.? "?Kirkus Reviews", starred review
"We the people are responsible for our government and the action it takes, the future it envisions, the history it writes," says Robert Shetterly in the opening to his gallery of 50 impressive portraits of equally impressive individuals in Americans Who Tell the Truth. He begins with a haunting painting of Walt Whitman, and ends with Frances Moore Lappe, activist and author of Diet for a Small Planet. Each painting offers insight into the subject's character: Studs Terkel seems captured midsentence, while Rosa Parks emits a quiet strength. Brief biographies with a thumbnail image of the portraits rounds out this elegant volume, as appropriate for adults as it is for children. Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.
In tribute to this country's proud tradition of protest, fine
artist Shetterly has chosen 50 Americans who have stood up for what
he calls -the promise of America, - presenting them in a series of
accurately painted head-and-shoulder portraits with their names and
a pithy quote scratched in. His selections, equally divided between
men and women, range from such usual suspects as Martin Luther
King, Jr. and Elizabeth Cady Stanton to the less-familiar likes of
child peace activist Samantha Smith, political columnist Molly
Ivins, authors Frances Moore Lappe (Diet for a Small Planet)
and Jonathan Kozol, plus controversial figures such as Emma Goldman
and Dwight Eisenhower, the telling quotes are reprinted in the
margins to make them more legible. Opening with an eloquent general
statement of purpose, and closing with biographical comments on
each entry, this gallery of writers, politicians, rabble-rousers,
troublemakers, scientists, celebrities and activists will have a
stirring cumulative effect, even on children unacquainted with many
of their causes or accomplishments.
Kirkus Reviews, starred review
In tribute to this country s proud tradition of protest, fine
artist Shetterly has chosen 50 Americans who have stood up for what
he calls the promise of America, presenting them in a series of
accurately painted head-and-shoulder portraits with their names and
a pithy quote scratched in. His selections, equally divided between
men and women, range from such usual suspects as Martin Luther
King, Jr. and Elizabeth Cady Stanton to the less-familiar likes of
child peace activist Samantha Smith, political columnist Molly
Ivins, authors Frances Moore Lappe (Diet for a Small Planet)
and Jonathan Kozol, plus controversial figures such as Emma Goldman
and Dwight Eisenhower, the telling quotes are reprinted in the
margins to make them more legible. Opening with an eloquent general
statement of purpose, and closing with biographical comments on
each entry, this gallery of writers, politicians, rabble-rousers,
troublemakers, scientists, celebrities and activists will have a
stirring cumulative effect, even on children unacquainted with many
of their causes or accomplishments.
Kirkus Reviews, starred review"
?This gallery of writers, politicians, rabble-rousers,
troublemakers, scientists, celebrities and activists will have a
stirring cumulative effect.? "?Kirkus Reviews", starred review
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