Andrés Valvader 21 Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 John Williams: Vida y Obra. New monograph. In Spanish. On sale soon.https://www.facebook.com/groups/199773040048498/http://johnwilliamscomposer.blogspot.com.es/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmmusic 2,248 Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Who is the author?edit: Oh, i guess you are..I guess it's something that is addressed to the general public, right?(Still can't understand why there is NO publication on Williams in English) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrés Valvader 21 Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 Me. Andrés Valverde Amador.https://myspace.com/andresvalverdeamador Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmmusic 2,248 Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 ok, thanks.Any more info on the contents of this book?Does it contain any musicological analyses or is it more of a biography?And when is it expected to be published? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrés Valvader 21 Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 I'll edit it also in EnglishContains the two thingsIt depends on the publisher. I hope next monthShortly be posting more infoIt contains a chronological review of his entire life. Musical analysis of all his works (cinema and concert hall). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 8,485 Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 That's great, Andres. Good for you!However, as pointed out earlier, I'm still flabbergasted that there is no book about him in English. I'm still working on mine, though, so there is always hope. Once 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrés Valvader 21 Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 I'll try that mine is the first English Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 8,485 Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 I'll try that mine is the first EnglishBe sure that the English is good, though. Get a proper translator to do it if you can. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,440 Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 That's great, Andres. Good for you!However, as pointed out earlier, I'm still flabbergasted that there is no book about him in English. I'm still working on mine, though, so there is always hope.I mentioned this point at the saturday dinner. it's really weird! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 I'll edit it also in EnglishContains the two thingsIt depends on the publisher. I hope next monthShortly be posting more infoIt contains a chronological review of his entire life. Musical analysis of all his works (cinema and concert hall).Hi Andres--thanks so much for posting! I will definitely buy an English translation as soon as its made available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,952 Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Good!I think i'll buy the original version Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrés Valvader 21 Posted June 24, 2013 Author Share Posted June 24, 2013 The first complete monograph about John Williams. A journey across the life and work (film & concert).http://www.johnwilliamsbook.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 39,718 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Congratulations! indy4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrés Valvader 21 Posted June 24, 2013 Author Share Posted June 24, 2013 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,818 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmmusic 2,248 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Yes, congratulations!Will it be sold only from this site, or from amazon too?Also, how many pages is it?And it would be great also if you could put a couple of preview pages.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Congrats! If there's ever an English version, I will buy it as soon as possible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 8,485 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 That's great, Andres.I'm particularly interested in the bit about the early years and if you have anything there that I don't already know. Guess we'll have to wait for an English edition to find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,440 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Great!But again not in English!Just weird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,952 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Nice...i think i may have a birthday present from my girlfriend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
films 0 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 i do wish someone would publish a book in English ............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrés Valvader 21 Posted June 25, 2013 Author Share Posted June 25, 2013 English version: forthcoming!! Incanus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,647 Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Cool. My spanish translation is of the "my hovercraft is full of eels"-variety. Smeltington 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,818 Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 English version: forthcoming!!Excellent! Btw how many pages does this opus have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TownerFan 5,247 Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 It's good news to have another book dedicated to Williams and his opus. So, good luck to Andrés for his venture!Only a few of questions:1) How many years of study and research did you spend to write the book?2) Did you get to interview Williams' collaborators (directors, producers, orchestrators, musicians, sound engineers etc.) to get a more specific insight into his creative process?3) Which books did you use as reference while writing your own?4) How did you deal with the early years section? As many of us older fans already know and discussed here several times, it's one of the hardest part to research and to get exactly right.5) The book looks like is self-published (correct me if I'm wrong). Are you trying however to shop it around book publishers in your country and/or even with foreign publishers?Thank you and good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 8,485 Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Good questions. I'd like to know the answer to those too, as one aiming for a book myself down the road. Once 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrés Valvader 21 Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share Posted June 26, 2013 It's good news to have another book dedicated to Williams and his opus. So, good luck to Andrés for his venture!Only a few of questions:1) How many years of study and research did you spend to write the book?2) Did you get to interview Williams' collaborators (directors, producers, orchestrators, musicians, sound engineers etc.) to get a more specific insight into his creative process?3) Which books did you use as reference while writing your own?4) How did you deal with the early years section? As many of us older fans already know and discussed here several times, it's one of the hardest part to research and to get exactly right.5) The book looks like is self-published (correct me if I'm wrong). Are you trying however to shop it around book publishers in your country and/or even with foreign publishers?Thank you and good luck! 1) Williams work almost 20 years. The book 3 years.2) Ronald Feldman, Boston Public Library, Boston Symphony Tanglewood volunteers, Royal Symphony Orchestra of Seville, Jennifer Visconti (King's Chappel Boston), Ruth Nemzoff (Brandeis University)...3) Many. Also I used the Boston Public Library Archive.4) Analyzing interviews. Archives...and other secrets 5) I must correct you. Is published with publishing house http://www.padillalibros.com/itm/Greetings indy4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TownerFan 5,247 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Thank you! Best wishes for your project! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrés Valvader 21 Posted July 5, 2013 Author Share Posted July 5, 2013 For reasons beyond our control, the book's release is postponed until further notice. Various editorial problems have forced us to take this decision. We overcome this delay as soon as possible.www.johnwilliamsbook.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,818 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Sorry to hear about the delay. Let's hope you can sort things out as quickly as possible! All the best to the project Andrés! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrés Valvader 21 Posted September 3, 2013 Author Share Posted September 3, 2013 Good news!. The book goes on sale in november. Publishing house: BERENICEwww.johnwilliamsbook.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,952 Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hlao-roo 389 Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I'm over the moon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck 155 Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I'm over the moon!Nice! You're cured of your lycanthropy! Smeltington 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieC 13 Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Looking forward to reading this. (Incidentally: this is the first time I have seen this and heard this rendition (it's fantastic): ) JC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrés Valvader 21 Posted September 6, 2013 Author Share Posted September 6, 2013 Hello everyone. I have good news! . Finally the book will be released in November. For more information: JOHN WILLIAMS BOOKThe book will be part of this collection: FILM (The first book is about Steven Spielberg. Now it's the turn of John Williams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 8,485 Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 That's great, Andres. Get the book out in Spanish first, and then we all hope for an English translation down the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,440 Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 I still dont understand why no English book has been written about JW!The man is part of America's popular cultural landscape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,461 Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 It's obvious: Williams hasn't had a sex tape on the internet, dated any trendy celebs or fell out of his dress pissed as a fart beside his limousine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,577 Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 It's obvious: Williams hasn't had a sex tape on the internetNot to YOUR best knowledge, anyway.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,461 Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Believe me, I've searched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrés Valvader 21 Posted September 9, 2013 Author Share Posted September 9, 2013 I still dont understand why no English book has been written about JW!The man is part of America's popular cultural landscape.I spoke with my editor to publish it in English, but now it is decided by them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrés Valvader 21 Posted October 6, 2013 Author Share Posted October 6, 2013 JOHN WILLIAMS BOOK (Book's official site)Facebook (John Williams Fan Club)John Williams Facebook PageJohn Williams Book (Twitter)Soundcloudyoutube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrés Valvader 21 Posted December 4, 2013 Author Share Posted December 4, 2013 Hello everyone. ¡My book JOHN WILLIAMS: Vida y Obra is already on sale!. PUBLISHING HOUSEOFFICIAL WEB PAGE crocodile and indy4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 8,485 Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 That's great, Andres. Do you know anything more about an English edition, or is that still "down the road" without any concrete dates?Also, do you provide a few 'sample pages'? Even if I can't read Spanish, it would be interesting to see your layout and general setup of the book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrés Valvader 21 Posted December 5, 2013 Author Share Posted December 5, 2013 OFFICIAL BOOK COVER.WEB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 8,485 Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 That's nice, Andres, but I think it would have sufficed to post this in your other recent thread instead of creating a new one just for the cover. But hey, no biggie.You didn't answer my questions in that other thread, though -- do you offer any sample pages online? I can't read Spanish, but it would have been nice to see your layout and general approach. Also, do you have any more news regarding an English version? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandor 846 Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Were you allowed to use this photograph (obviously you were) for the cover...?I think it's great by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 39,718 Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 OK I just merged all 6 (SIX!) separate threads about this book together into one thread. Andres, no need to create a new thread for each new update on your book, you can just use this one (You are welcome to change the subject to anything you like). Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hlao-roo 389 Posted December 5, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted December 5, 2013 If we can somehow relate the book to The Lord of the Rings, are we allowed to create a separate thread? Once, Koray Savas, Incanus and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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