25.13 - M1nks's task: Art Can Set You Free

[Sue]

Nicola wrote: "Sue T wrote: "For Option 1 I'm looking at and if they work."

Those look more to be ornaments rather than statues, especi..."

Thanks, I think looking at the actual book the cat is sitting on a desk - so I see where it doesn't fit.

[Nicola]

Elizabeth wrote: "Would work for Option 1?"

Yes, that is a gargoyle.

[Ms.soule]

Will you accept Major Pettigrew's Last Stand for Option 4? The MC struggles with his family and village community to pursue a relationship with a woman of a different racial background.

[Nicola]

Mrs.soule wrote: "Will you accept Major Pettigrew's Last Stand for Option 4? The MC struggles with his family and village community to pursue a relationship with a woman of a different racial background."

Yes that's perfect.

[Kim]

I read The Restorer for option 1 which is on your ok list on the first page. I liked it so much I'd like to read book 2 for the same option. The cover pic is supposed to be a cemetery statue of course but it looks a little realistic so I wanted to get your ok before using it for this option. Link to the cover...The KingdomMight as well have you check on book 3 too in case others are interested or book 2 doesn't work...The Prophet

Thanks~!

[Nicola]

Kim wrote: "I read The Restorer for option 1 which is on your ok list on the first page. I liked it so much I'd like to read book 2 for the same option. The cover pic is supposed to be a cemetery statue of cou..."

The colour shading doesn't make it easy to see, but looking at other covers it's much more obvious that it is meant to be a statue so it's approved.

The other one as well in case you want to use it :-)

[Kim]

Nicola wrote: "Kim wrote: "I read The Restorer for option 1 which is on your ok list on the first page. I liked it so much I'd like to read book 2 for the same option. The cover pic is supposed to be a cemetery s..."

Thank you! I already started reading it. Great task! I've been wanting to read this series and the task gave me just the right excuse!

[LouLouReads]

Can I make the case that Hark! A Vagrant by Kate Beaton celebrates the creative act of writing? A lot of her comics are about writers and authors, though she doesn't directly discuss the act of writing.

[Sam F]

I'm wondering if Somewhere Inside: One Sister's Captivity in North Korea and the Other's Fight to Bring Her Home would work for Option 4.

[Nicola]

LouLouReads wrote: "Can I make the case that Hark! A Vagrant by Kate Beaton celebrates the creative act of writing? A lot of her comics are about writers and authors, though she doesn't directly discus..."

That doesn't really seem to be enough, there's too many other things being focused on. According to the book blurb anyway.

[Nicola]

Sam F wrote: "I'm wondering if Somewhere Inside: One Sister's Captivity in North Korea and the Other's Fight to Bring Her Home would work for Option 4."

Yes I think it does. If nothing else the book itself is an act of defiance against the North Korean regime.

[Teodora]

Does this book work for option 1 ?

[Teodora]

I also want to know if this book fits option 3: The Goldfinch? From the description I understand that it celebrates the world of painted art...

[Amy]

Will this work for option 1:

[Nicola]

Teodora wrote: "Does this book work for option 1 ?"

Not for Option 1 but it would work for option 4.

[Nicola]

Teodora wrote: "I also want to know if this book fits option 3: The Goldfinch? From the description I understand that it celebrates the world of painted art..."

I haven't read it but looking at the blurb I think it looks like art in this novel would come under the heading 'background colour' rather than really being focused on art. However, if you read it and think that art is actually a very major part of the story then feel free to state that.

[Nicola]

Amy wrote: "Will this work for option 1:

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Yes, I think that would squeeze in.

[Jonquil]

Nicola-
Are the statues on pedestals in lower right-hand corner large enough to qualify for option 1? Thanks.

[Nicola]

Yes, definitely.

[Elizabeth]

Would you accept advertising as an art?
Sixty Five Hours

[Nicola]

Elizabeth wrote: "Would you accept advertising as an art?
Sixty Five Hours"

This was a tough one... I thought about it a lot and decided to allow it :-)

[Elizabeth]

Nicola wrote: "Elizabeth wrote: "Would you accept advertising as an art?
Sixty Five Hours"

This was a tough one... I thought about it a lot and decided to allow it :-)"

Thank you!!

[Kai]

Hi there. Just want to check this book to make sure it works for option 3. Just Paint It!

[Nicola]

Cindy wrote: "Hi there. Just want to check this book to make sure it works for option 3. Just Paint It! "

Yes, it will.

[Kai]

Nicola wrote: "Cindy wrote: "Hi there. Just want to check this book to make sure it works for option 3. Just Paint It! "

Yes, it will."

Yay! Thank you!

[Daphne]

The Sphinx work for Option 1? It's probably the largest statuary ever carved lol. :)

[Nicola]

Daphne wrote: "The Sphinx work for Option 1? It's probably the largest statuary ever carved lol. :)

"

Yes the Sphinx works.

[Daphne]

Nicola wrote: "Daphne wrote: "The Sphinx work for Option 1? It's probably the largest statuary ever carved lol. :)

"

Yes the Sphinx works."

Thanks!

[Hina]

Hi,

Can I read Within the Frame: The Journey of Photographic Vision for option 3?

Thanks

[Nicola]

Hina wrote: "Hi,

Can I read Within the Frame: The Journey of Photographic Vision for option 3?

Thanks"

Yes definitely :-)

Sorry about the delay.

[Cindie]

How about Boys in the Trees: A Memoir for option 3? Her artistry, in this case her singing career, is not alternative but it is artistry...

[Nicola]

Cindie wrote: "How about Boys in the Trees: A Memoir for option 3? Her artistry, in this case her singing career, is not alternative but it is artistry..."

Yes, that would be fine.

[Cindie]

Nicola wrote: "Cindie wrote: "How about Boys in the Trees: A Memoir for option 3? Her artistry, in this case her singing career, is not alternative but it is artistry..."

Yes, that would be fine."

thanks

[Cindie]

How about Shakespeare's Sonnets for option 2?

[Nicola]

Cindie wrote: "How about Shakespeare's Sonnets for option 2?"

Of course.