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Works by N. M. Wells
Myths & Legends : Classical Greek, Celtic, Norse, Chinese, African, Native American & more (2013) 457 copies, 2 reviews
Guitar Chords: Easy-to-use, Easy-to-carry. One Chord on EVERY Page.: Easy-to-use, Easy-to-carry. One Chord on EVERY Page (2006) 122 copies
Beginner's Guide to Reading Music: Easy-to-use, Easy-to-carry, a Simple Introduction for All Ages (2011) 14 copies
Songwriter's Rhyming Dictionary: Quick, Simple & Easy to Use; Rock, Pop, Folk & Hip Hop (2010) 8 copies
Complete Beginners Chords for Guitar (Pick Up and Play): Quick Start, Easy Diagrams (Pick Up & Play) (2019) 6 copies
Pirates and Treasure: An Amazing Story Jigsaw Book (Jigsaw Book): An Amazing Story Jigsaw Book (2006) 6 copies
Anatomy for Artists Made Easy: Essential reference for drawing the body (Art & Design Made Easy) (2015) 5 copies
Complete Beginners Chords for Piano (Pick Up and Play): Quick Start, Easy Diagrams (Pick Up & Play) (2019) 5 copies
Music Manuscript Book: Ideal for Composition and Notes. Easy-to-use for Students, Amateurs and Professionals (2010) 4 copies
Music Manuscript with Musical Terms: Ideal for Composition & Notes, Easy-to-use for Students, Amateurs & Professionals (2017) 4 copies
Chord Box Book: Perfect for Songwriting and Notes Easy to Use for Students, Amateurs and Professionals. (Music Tear-off Pad) (2010) 2 copies
Scales and Modes Made Easy 1 copy
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- Legal name
- Wells, Nicholas Michael
- Other names
- Jackson, Jake (pseudonym)
- Birthdate
- 1960-12-27
- Gender
- male
- Short biography
- [from Simon & Schuster website]
Nicholas Michael Wells has written on William Blake, ancient and medieval art and a number of other fine and decorative art subjects. He has also written the Collins Gem on Time and over 25 of practical music books under the pseudonym Jake Jackson. Having obtained his degree in English Literature at the University of Kent in Canterbury he now lives in London with his partner and children. He runs his own creative business and is a writer, painter, designer, poet and musician.
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While I found the illustrations in this book to be absolutely charming, the accompanying story left a lot wanting. The language is far too terse to be appealing to children, yet the vocabulary and plot are too simple to warrant adult readers. Overall, kind of a waste of perfectly good illustrations, which would have been more successful if presented on their own!
If you are looking for a book to read when you are stressed and simply want to contemplatively bask in the beauty of the stunningly creative, exquisitely detailed prints contained therein, then take time to drink a glass of wine, or cup of coffee or tea, go to a quiet space and be prepared to unwind.
William Morris was well acquainted with members of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. One of his best friends and mentors Dante Gabriel Rossetti introduced him to Jane Morris, who would become his show more wife and, in a sad triangle, using Jane as a muse and model, frustratingly tragic to Morris, Rossetti and Jane developed a life-long relationship.
William and Jane entertained members of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood in their intricately designed Red House. Their residence became an inspirational meeting place for poets, writers and artists.
Later, moving to Kelmscott Manor, Morris honed his artistry when decorating with wallpapers and tapestries.
http://www.kelmscottmanor.org.uk/home
In mid life, Morris became increasingly dissatisfied with the industrialization of Victorian society. Becoming a socialist, his public lectures were forceful, animated and he adamantly railed against a society wherein machines manufactured goods at the expense of man-made artistic endeavors.
Becoming angry at a process that manipulated the poor masses while breeding what he called a tacky middle class, he believed that a society was crazy if in its out-of control progress it failed to improve the lives of the people who lived in that society.
Paradoxically, while Morris threw stones at those who were rapidly accumulating wealth at the expense of the downtrodden, Morris' status in life and wealth was inherited from his father who owned copper mines.
Later in life, he became very disillusioned with socialism stating that it failed to deliver a long-term solution to the betterment of society.
His legacy continues today. He was a genius of the arts and crafts movement, and his legacy of fine furnishings continues to inspire.
Highly recommended! show less
William Morris was well acquainted with members of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. One of his best friends and mentors Dante Gabriel Rossetti introduced him to Jane Morris, who would become his show more wife and, in a sad triangle, using Jane as a muse and model, frustratingly tragic to Morris, Rossetti and Jane developed a life-long relationship.
William and Jane entertained members of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood in their intricately designed Red House. Their residence became an inspirational meeting place for poets, writers and artists.
Later, moving to Kelmscott Manor, Morris honed his artistry when decorating with wallpapers and tapestries.
http://www.kelmscottmanor.org.uk/home
In mid life, Morris became increasingly dissatisfied with the industrialization of Victorian society. Becoming a socialist, his public lectures were forceful, animated and he adamantly railed against a society wherein machines manufactured goods at the expense of man-made artistic endeavors.
Becoming angry at a process that manipulated the poor masses while breeding what he called a tacky middle class, he believed that a society was crazy if in its out-of control progress it failed to improve the lives of the people who lived in that society.
Paradoxically, while Morris threw stones at those who were rapidly accumulating wealth at the expense of the downtrodden, Morris' status in life and wealth was inherited from his father who owned copper mines.
Later in life, he became very disillusioned with socialism stating that it failed to deliver a long-term solution to the betterment of society.
His legacy continues today. He was a genius of the arts and crafts movement, and his legacy of fine furnishings continues to inspire.
Highly recommended! show less
Mythology never seems to bore me. There’s always something new I’m catching in my revisiting of some of the tails. Jake Jackson edited the stories well, and made them easy to understand, especially given the fact that some of the cultures - Native American, Chinese, etc. - are more unfamiliar to us. I highly recommend this as a read.
Arthurian Myths & Legends: Tales of Heroes, Gods & Monsters (Flame Tree Collector's Editions) by Jake Jackson
Really enjoyable, good intro-piece to arthurian legend
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