Callahan, John:Freaks of Nature
- exemplaire signée 2014, ISBN: 9780688133382
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New York: Crown Publishers, 1994. First Edition [Stated], First Printing [Stated]. Hardcover. Good/Very good. xv, [1], 320 pages. Genealogical Chart. Illustrations. Source Notes. In… Plus…
New York: Crown Publishers, 1994. First Edition [Stated], First Printing [Stated]. Hardcover. Good/Very good. xv, [1], 320 pages. Genealogical Chart. Illustrations. Source Notes. Index. Inscribed by the author on the title page. Board slightly cocked/bowed. Ink note and address label on fep. The Pattons is an exceptional portrait of the famous military family, eloquently written by the grandson of its most illustrious member, George S. Patton. Washington Post critic Jonathan Yardley called it "one of the best books of the year." Robert H. Patton after taking degrees in literature and journalism from Brown University and Northwestern University, worked as a Capitol Hill reporter, a commercial fisherman, and a real estate developer. Then he published The Pattons: A Personal History of an American Family to wide acclaim in 1994. The book chronicles five generations of ancestors culminating in his grandfather, General George S. Patton of World War Two fame. His books include Patriot Pirates, about Revolutionary War privateering; and in 2014, Hell Before Breakfast, about America's first international war correspondents. General George Smith Patton Jr. (November 11, 1885 - December 21, 1945) was a senior officer of the U. S. Army who is best known for his leadership of the U.S. Third Army in France and Germany following the Allied invasion of Normandy in June 1944. Born in 1885 to a family with an extensive military background (with members having served in the United States Army and Confederate States Army), Patton attended the Virginia Military Institute and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. He designed the M1913 Cavalry Saber, known as the "Patton Sword", and he competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. Patton first saw combat during the Pancho Villa Expedition in 1916, taking part in America's first military action using motor vehicles. He later joined the newly formed United States Tank Corps of the American Expeditionary Forces and saw action in World War I, commanding the U.S. tank school in France before being wounded while leading tanks into combat. In the interwar period, Patton remained a central figure in the development of armored warfare doctrine in the U.S. Army, serving in numerous staff positions throughout the country. Rising through the ranks, he commanded the 2nd Armored Division at the time of the American entry into World War II., Crown Publishers, 1994, New York: William Morrow, 1995. Reprint. Second printing. Trade paperback. Good. Signed by author. Inscribed on half-title page. Cover has some wear and soiling.. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 112 p. Cover has "Callahan 6" at upper right corner. A "Quill" imprint from Morrow. This work was dedicated to Bob Newhart. Callahan's appeal is broad and national, and his following keeps growing. Now, in this latest collection of twisted and refreshingly politically incorrect catoons, Callahan is at his most uproarious. Just think of what he'll do with O.J., lawyers, cat lovers, and others in Freaks of Nature. From Wikipedia: "John Michael Callahan (February 5, 1951, Portland, Oregon July 24, 2010), was a cartoonist, artist, and musician noted for dealing with macabre subjects and physical disabilities. Callahan became a quadriplegic in an auto accident at 21. The accident happened in Callahan's car after a day of drinking alcoholic beverages. His car was being driven by a man with whom he was bar hopping. Following his accident, he became a cartoonist, drawing by clutching a pen between both hands. His visual artistic style was simplistic and often rough, although still legible. It has been likened to that of William Steig, James Thurber, Richard Condie, and Ben Wicks. Callahan's cartoons dealt with subjects often considered taboo. His black humor may be exemplified by the title of his "quasi-memoir", Will the Real John Callahan Please Stand Up? . The subject matter and treatment of his cartoons shares something with the work of Charles Addams, Gahan Wilson, and especially Charles Rodrigues, although it is much more aggressive than even the Playboy cartoons by these cartoonists. For 27 years until his death, Callahan's work appeared in Willamette Week, whose cartoons occasionally led to boycotts and protests against the newspaper. Callahan scoffed at the reactions of critics who labeled his work politically incorrect, while he delighted in the positive reactions he received from fans with disabilities. My only compass for whether I ve gone too far is the reaction I get from people in wheelchairs, or with hooks for hands, Callahan said. Like me, they are fed up with people who presume to speak for the disabled. All the pity and the patronizing. That s what is truly detestable. Two animated cartoon series have been based on Callahan's cartoons: Pelswick, a children's show on Nickelodeon; and Quads, a Canadian-Australian co-production, which retains the violence, joie de vivre, and political incorrectness of his cartoons. The main character, who "walked out of a bar and into a car, " as the theme song relates, is a quadriplegic who won a large settlement from the rich driver who ran over him, and lives in a mansion with his buxom girlfriend, gay Australian physical therapist, and a cast of fellow handicapees. Their outrageous adventures infuriate the neighbours, which include an angry nun, the milquetoast millionaire who originally ran over the main character, and his domineering, Joan Riversesque wife. Friends said Callahan realized that his cartooning was a form of counseling, which led to him pursuing a master's degree in counseling at Portland State University. However, his deteriorating health prevented him from finishing his first term. In 2005 Dutch film maker Simone de Vries made a documentary on Callahan, 'Raak me waar ik voelen kan' ('Touch me someplace I can feel'). Callahan died on July 24, 2010, following surgery for chronic bed sores, although his brother stated the causes of his death were complications of quadriplegia and respiratory problems. John Callahan worked on nudes and a portrait project, shown in several galleries throughout its progression. Callahan was also a songwriter. He released his first CD in 2006. The Independent of London calls his songs "Beautiful, but dark". He wrote all the music and lyrics himself and was backed up by many notable musicians. A Dutch film crew recorded the studio sessions in which Callahan played a simplified piano version of "Roll Away The Day". The album is produced by blues musician Terry Robb, with a special cameo appearance by Tom Waits. John Callahan was adopted as an., William Morrow, 1995<
