{"product_id":"something-to-say-thoughts-on-art-and-politics-in-america-paperback","title":"Something to Say: Thoughts on Art and Politics in America - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRichard Klin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLily Prince\u003c\/b\u003e (Photographer)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKlin is an insightful interviewer and a marvelous writer. We were delighted to have the opportunity to publish the interview with Howard Zinn from \u003ci\u003eSomething to Say\u003c\/i\u003e.--\u003ci\u003eThe Bloomsbury Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fusion of art and politics is axiomatic in much of the world. In America, their relationship is erratic. What is art in the service of social justice? Is an artist obligated to address the political? This book profiles, in words and photos, disparate creative forces who offer thoughts on their point of engagement with the political sphere. In the words of Pete Seeger, art may save the world. Visual arts, dancing, acting arts, cooking arts. . . . Joe DiMaggio reaching for a fly ball--that was great dancing \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProfiles in \u003ci\u003eSomething to Say\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe late Howard Zinn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePete Seeger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoko Ono\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScreenwriter Ron Nyswaner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePalestinian American standup comedian Maysoon Zayid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoet Quincy Troupe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDominican American painter Freddy Rodr guez\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilmmaker Gini Reticker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eSlowpoke\u003c\/i\u003e cartoonist Jen Sorensen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerformance and installation artist Sheryl Oring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren's writer Jacqueline Woodson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChef and food activist Didi Emmons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChinese American poet and art critic John Yau\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePunk-rock activist Franklin Stein of the band Blowback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKlezmer fiddler Alicia Svigals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRichard Klin\u003c\/b\u003e's writing has appeared in the \u003ci\u003eBrooklyn Rail\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eForward\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Bloomsbury Review\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eParabola\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Rambler\u003c\/i\u003e, and other media.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLily Prince\u003c\/b\u003e has exhibited in over fifty national and international exhibitions and has been awarded commissions by numerous hotels and the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs. She is an associate professor of art at William Paterson University. Her work has appeared in \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNewark Star-Ledger\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew American Paintings\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSan Francisco Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, and other media.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRichard Klin: Richard Klin's writing has appeared in the FORWARD, BROOKLYN RAIL, THE BLOOMSBURY REVIEW, PARABOLA, THE RAMBLER, online at JANUARY, and other media. He lives in New York State's Hudson Valley.\u003cbr\u003eLily Prince: Lily Prince has her B.F.A. from The Rhode Island School of Design, her M.F.A. from Bard College and studied at Skowhegan. Prince has exhibited in over 50 national and international exhibitions and has been awarded commissions by numerous hotels and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. She is an Associate Professor of Art at William Paterson University. Her work has appeared the New York Times, New York magazine, the Newark Star Ledger, New American Paintings, San Francisco Weekly, The Bloomsbury Review and online at January magazine. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 206\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 19, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769942475040,"sku":"9781935248194","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/3201ca959706f0fbe561728a583b1ad1.webp?v=1780360429","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/something-to-say-thoughts-on-art-and-politics-in-america-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}