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The Wanted Book is a compendium of role models presented as Old West wanted posters. The collection is composed of singers, entertainers, social activists, political figures, sports heroes, and business leaders from the United States and abroad. Some are historical. Some are current. All are noteworthy for their contribution to society. In each case, the artistic wanted posters are presented with a tribute that chronicles the wonder of what they have done in this world.
Tony Macucci is god in the music industry. Admittedly, he is a rather unscrupulous god, but none of his exploits can prepare him for his ultimate challenge. To keep his cushy job, he must revive the faded career of Dave McGuinn and catapult that dusty hit American Sky into Americas Number 1 Song. Macucci decides that the only way to ensure success is to perfectly time a hit on the aging singer. Trouble is, the music maestro begins to admire the performer. As Macucci ultimately discovers, its far more difficult to call off a hit than to plan one.
According to the popular song, Every picture tells a story. In this case, both disciplines come from the same sourcethe fertile imagination of John Nieman. The pictures are original paintings that frequently nod to pop culture. The short stories are loosely based upon the images, often in an ironic, twisted way. The combination of art and stories runs the gamut from humorous to heroic, sad to surprising, whimsical to wonderful.
Who are the most famous cowboys of all times? Which are the most tantalizing conspiracy theories? What are those hummable one-hit wonders? This book answers these and more than forty other alluring riddles in a very artistic way. This is John Nieman's latest installment of the Art of Lists trilogy and, perhaps, his most accomplished effort to date. His watercolor paintings are crisp, bold, and emotionally provocative. The lists, as usual, are clever and sometimes even esoteric. The accompanying poetry simply wraps it all in a very satisfying bow. The combination is a treat to the eye and a tickle for the mind.
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