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1000 tulosta hakusanalla Ralph Hodder-Williams
The first detailed study of the working relationship and productive friendship between Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) and Adrian Boult (1889-1983). From 1918 onwards, Boult became one of Vaughan Williams's most important interpreters, giving the world premieres of the Pastoral, Fourth and Sixth Symphonies, performing almost all his major works (not only at home but with some of the world's greatest orchestras), and working in close collaboration with the composer on major projects including the first complete recording of Vaughan Williams's symphonies. Boult continued to be the most devoted advocate of Vaughan Williams's music to the end of his long career. As this book shows, Boult's scores include numerous annotations derived from conversations and correspondence with Vaughan Williams and these provide important evidence of the composer's wishes including adjustments to orchestration, comments on interpretation, dynamics, phrasing and revisions to Vaughan Williams's notoriously unreliable metronome marks. The evidence of these scores is considered alongside the extensive correspondence between Vaughan Williams and Boult, Boult's private diaries and other relevant documents including contemporary press reports. The book includes three substantial supplements: a detailed description of Boult's marked scores, a comprehensive list of Boult's Vaughan Williams performances and a discography including surviving recordings of unpublished broadcasts. It will be indispensable reading for scholars and students of Vaughan Williams and historical conducting, Vaughan Williams enthusiasts and those interested in the history of recorded music.
Ralph Montagu needed money to rebuild and refurbish his magnificent London house, which had burned down whilst he was in exile in France. The richest woman in England, being a widowed Duchess (and mad) would only remarry into royalty. Legend has it that Ralph dressed as the Emperor of China, and his servants in the same fashion, wooed and wed her.Reading this story made me want to know more about such an audacious man. I discovered that he had brought down a prime minister, dined with Louis XIV, helped bring William III to the throne, patronised famous scientists, playwrights and painters, and managed to cap his career with the ultimate prize - a ducal coronet. His country house still stands, occupied by his descendant and full of the treasures he collected. It also holds his archive (including many bundles of debtors' bills) that has provided the foundation for this biography.
Ralph Ellison and Cinema reveals the crucial role of cinema throughout Ellison’s career. In his most famous work, Invisible Man (1952), cinema is part of a cultural and institutional landscape; as such, it is integral to the way the novel’s protagonist feels and thinks. In Ellison’s critical essays, cinema is simultaneously a crystallization of racial prejudice, a vehicle of ideas about history, and an index of the variously illusory and the revelatory character of dreams. But it is in his monumental, unfinished second novel, posthumously published as Three Days Before the Shooting . . . (2010), that Ellison’s thinking about cinema is brought to its imaginative and theoretical peak. Here, Ellison gives full rein to a sensibility that is both cinephile and cine-sceptical; in the book, Ellison is as much concerned with cinematic form as he is with cinematic content. To chart the breadth and depth of Ellison’s cinematic interests, Ralph Ellison and Cinema discusses the author’s major works alongside private correspondence, Hollywood films in which Ellison took particular interest, and marginalia in the author’s personal library. Ralph Ellison and Cinema also provides a detailed account of the intellectual and social contexts in which Ellison’s works took shape.
Best known for his international hit, 'Streets of London', Ralph McTell has recorded over 300 songs in a career that spans more than 50 years. Due to his considerable melodic and lyrical gifts, a good many of McTell's compositions surpass 'Streets' in quality and have won him the admiration of fans and critics alike. This album-by-album, track-by-track review of his career explores the elements of his craft. Heavily influenced by Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan, and dozens of American country-blues artists, McTell eventually found his own voice. In this examination of his works, distinct themes emerge. These include compassion, optimism, fathers and sons, and the struggles faced by musicians and other artists who portray not just what life is, but how it feels. If his soothing voice and delicate guitar skills make his songs enjoyable to so many, McTell tempers such grace with a definite edge. Many of his best works are protest songs. A portrait painter, McTell's canon is populated by dozens of memorable figures that spring both from his experiences and his imagination. Yet upon listening to his recordings, perhaps the most fascinating character that emerges is McTell himself. In this book, readers meet both the man and the musician
Ralph and Waldo are two furry and curious llamas from Peru. Willing to learn more about the world, they decided to travel it to learn more about other cultures. They visit famous landmarks, enjoy eating local food and have fun while discovering different fun corners of famous cities around the world. Ralph and Waldo Visit Chicago is the first city that Ralph and Waldo visit. Kids will learn interesting facts of each landmark in the city through the illustrations in the book and the conversations that the llama friends have.About the authorJuliana Jara worked on this book for a couple years. During a conversation, she was playing with a llama keychain that a friend had brought her as a souvenir from Peru. After giving the llama in the keychain the name "Waldo", an idea was born. Juliana enjoys traveling and learning about the world. She is a Political Scientist and Journalist. Her best friend Juliana Rojas, the illustrator of this book is an architect who has always showed an interest for art and philosophy.
Ralph Steadman
Chronicle Books
2020
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Ralph Steadman: A Life in Ink is the definitive career retrospective of this revered and provocative UK artist.Renowned for his collaborations with iconic American writer Hunter S. Thompson, he formed an unlikely duo that created "Gonzo" journalism.This lifelong collaboration included the now-legendary Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, originally published in Rolling Stone magazine, which has since become a cult classic. • Explores Steadman's signature ink-splattered style • Features a diverse body of work that includes satirical political illustrations • Includes art from award-winning children's books such as Alice in WonderlandRalph Steadman: A Life in Ink is a must-have celebration of the artist's important and influential career.This comprehensive monograph on the life and work of Ralph Steadman collects work from his dozens of books from his 50-plus year career. • Satirist, artist, cartoonist, illustrator, writer—Steadman's prolific and influential career continues to resonate and inspire. • His work is synonymous with the counterculture of the 1970s. • The ultimate gift and coffee table book for fans of Gonzo journalism, Hunter S. Thompson, and political satire • Add it to the shelf with books like .Ralph Steadman: Proud Too Be Weirrd by Ralph Steadman, The Curse of Lono by Hunter S. Thompson, and Gonzo: The Art by Ralph Steadman.
Ralph Steadman: A Life in Ink is the definitive career retrospective of the revered and provocative UK artist. This new edition features the same content as the original at a smaller size and more economical price.This comprehensive monograph on the life and art of Ralph Steadman collects work from his dozens of books from a career of 60-plus years. Renowned for his collaborations with iconic American writer Hunter S. Thompson, they formed an unlikely duo that created “Gonzo” journalism. This lifelong partnership included the legendary Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, originally published in Rolling Stone magazine, which has since become a cult classic and synonymous with the counterculture of the 1970s. Along with his signature ink-splattered style, Steadman is known for his diverse body of work, including satirical political cartoons and book illustrations for classics such as George Orwell’s Animal Farm and his award-winning version of Alice in Wonderland. This mini edition of A Life in Ink is the perfect complement to any collection of Steadman's books. Add it to the shelf alongside Ralph Steadman: Proud Too Be Weirrd and Gonzo: The Art by Ralph Steadman and The Curse of Lono by Hunter S. Thompson.
Ralph is a child genius and loves learning. There’s just one tiny problem! Ralph is being bullied at school by a gang called ‘the crew’. The bullying starts out with some mischievous classroom pranks, but ends up with the crew chasing Ralph home and throwing acorns at him! Even Ralph’s only real friend, Jim Bob, becomes a little distant because he doesn’t want to be targeted by the bullies. All is not lost though, as Ralph has a brilliant idea! He plans to make a robot from all the junk that has been dumped at a nearby forest. Ralph wants to use the scrap to create the ultimate robot to teach those bullies a lesson they will never forget!
Ralph the Heir.
Ralph Harris in His Own Words, the Selected Writings of Lord Harris
Ralph Harris
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
2008
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When Lord Harris of High Cross (Ralph Harris) died in October 2006, at the age of 81, the tributes to him described him as one of the 'men who changed Britain'. Friends and opponents alike acknowledged that Ralph, in his role as General Director of the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) and in partnership with his friend, Arthur Seldon, had been instrumental in providing the ideas and the intellectual entrepreneurship that sparked the 'Thatcher revolution' of the 1980s, transforming the British economy from one of the worst performers among developed countries to one of the best. This book selects from Ralph's considerable opus, revealing that economics need not always be a 'dismal science'. Economic analysis was, in the hands of Ralph Harris, deployed to great effect in plain language and with a wit and wisdom that made it fun.Colin Robinson's Introduction places Ralph Harris' work in context and provides an invaluable insight into the author's beliefs and personality.Ralph Harris in His Own Words will be warmly welcomed and read by academics and researchers of economics, politics and the history of ideas as well as those interested in the work of the Institute of Economic Affairs.
Ralph Steadman - artist of distinction, caricaturist of brilliance, long time unsentimental dog-lover - here shows us dogs - everywhere. Dogs in furniture; dog dictators; fashion dogs; blot dogs; beer dogs and wine dogs, bugs that live on dogs and uninvented dogs. Ranging from the fierce and furious to the whimsical and wistful, the whole world of canine life is here. In a dog book like no other, there is nothing soppy about Steadman's eye as he exposes the heart and bone and sinew of man's best friend.
Ralph Steadman - artist of distinction, caricaturist of brilliance and long-time unsentimental cat-lover here shows us cats everywhere. Cats in furniture; cat dictators; T. S. Eliot cats and Samuel Johnson cats; fashion cats and CATalogues; blot cats; splat cats and fallen-from-skyscraper cats. There are bugs that live on cats and uninvented cats, too. Ranging from the fierce and furious to the whimsical and wistful, the whole world of feline life is here. In a cat book like no other, there is nothing soppy about Steadman's eye as he exposes the heart and bone and sinew of these most independent and lovable pets.
Ralph Ayres' Cookery Book
Bodleian Library
2006
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Ralph Ayres was head cook at New College in the 1770s. This book is a fascinating insight into the eighteenth-century kitchen, a period of great interest to social and culinary historians, and includes recipes for famous dishes such as Quaking Pudding, and Oxford Sausages.
Ralph Koltai: Designer for the Stage
Nick Hern Books
2004
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A stunning full-colour record of half a century of inspired theatre work marking the 80th birthday of one of the UK's most distinguished stage designers. The book contains models and production shots of over 30 of Ralph Koltai's shows, interlaced with essays by and interviews with Koltai, his collaborators and fellow designers. Ralph Koltai CBE was possibly the most wide-ranging and consistently prolific British stage designer of the late twentieth century. His first designs were for the English Opera Group, Covent Garden and Ballet Rambert in the 1950s. These were followed by regular commissions from the RSC (where he was Associate Designer) and National Theatre in the 60s and 70s, work in the West End in the 80s and on the world's stages from the 90s and into the twenty-first century.
Architect Ralph Johnson’s work spans a magnificent range of award-winning projects in terms of both location and program types. Ralph Johnson: Architecture in a Rapidly Changing World is a comprehensive two-volume monograph showcasing Johnson’s work—both built and unbuilt—from throughout his career, beginning at architecture school and culminating with his role as Principal and Global Design Director at Perkins&Will. Volume 1 – Creative Journey opens with an introductory essay by Ned Cramer, and features Johnson’s highly detailed sketches and drawings from a selection of his projects from 1971 through 2012. Volume 2 – Recent Work presents 15 of Johnson’s projects with Perkins&Will from 2012 to 2024. An interview between Cramer and Johnson explores the architect’s design philosophy, and an essay by Thomas Fisher delves deeper into Johnson’s work. These recent projects are illustrated with photography, site plans, and drawings, and accompanied by insightful narratives. Varying in typology and location, the projects include Shanghai Nature Museum, U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, Northtown Library and Housing, and CTA Damen Green Line Station, among others. The significance of these projects is underpinned by Johnson’s deep-held respect for humanistic values, and his emphasis on process, rather than preconceived product, which allows him to respond to diverse cultures and urban conditions. This distinguished monograph is a comprehensive account of Johnson’s enduring career and his impressive folio of work. It sits comfortably in the heady realm of Images’ highly regarded 21st Century Masters series, which celebrates international juggernauts in the fields of architecture and design
Meatyard as self-taught visionary: a portrait of the photographer by acclaimed art historian Alexander Nemerov The legendary, mysterious photographer Ralph Eugene Meatyard (1925–72) lived in Lexington, Kentucky, working in a close-knit community of artists and writers while making his living as an optician. Ralph Eugene Meatyard: American Mystic, by esteemed art historian Alexander Nemerov, is a groundbreaking study of Meatyard’s work, creative thinking and sources of inspiration. Given rare access to the personal library in which Meatyard had tellingly annotated works of fiction, poetry and other pages of personal significance, Nemerov examines the artist’s process of creating characters and staging dreamlike scenes. American Mystic also considers the artists and writers whose work influenced Meatyard, such as William Blake, Ludwig Wittgenstein and Thomas Merton. Meatyard’s celebrated series The Family Album of Lucybelle Crater and many of his other photographs cast family members and friends in central roles, often masked and enacting symbolic dramas. Of these mystical works, Nemerov writes, “For Meatyard, a photograph is a careful or casual arrangement meant to produce a feeling it cannot name.”