Tom and Jack

Tom and Jack
Title Tom and Jack PDF eBook
Author Henry Adams
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Pages 416
Release 2009-12-01
Genre Art
ISBN 1608191745

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The drip paintings of Jackson Pollock, trailblazing Abstract Expressionist, appear to be the polar opposite of Thomas Hart Benton's highly figurative Americana. Yet the two men had a close and highly charged relationship dating from Pollock's days as a student under Benton. Pollock's first and only formal training came from Benton, and the older man soon became a surrogate father to Pollock. In true Oedipal fashion, Pollock even fell in love with Benton's wife. Pollock later broke away from his mentor artistically, rocketing to superstardom with his stunning drip compositions. But he never lost touch with Benton or his ideas-in fact, his breakthrough abstractions reveal a strong debt to Benton's teachings. I n an epic story that ranges from the cafés and salons of Gertrude Stein's Paris to the highways of the American West, Henry Adams, acclaimed author of Eakins Revealed, unfolds a poignant personal drama that provides new insights into two of the greatest artists of the twentieth century.

Look Out, Jack! The Giant is Back!

Look Out, Jack! The Giant is Back!
Title Look Out, Jack! The Giant is Back! PDF eBook
Author Tom Birdseye
Publisher
Pages 40
Release 2001
Genre Fiction
ISBN

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Jack's quick mind gets him out of trouble in the nick of time.

Jack and Bobby

Jack and Bobby
Title Jack and Bobby PDF eBook
Author Tom Murphy
Publisher MetroBooks (NY)
Pages 0
Release 1998
Genre Legislators
ISBN 9781567995916

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From their self-made, immigrant roots to their dramatic rise to the top of the American political hierarchy, no two brothers have captured the nations admiration or had as profound an effect on the national spirit as John F. and Robert F. Kennedy. As leaders, they were both charismatic and effective, and ushered in a new era of politics and government. As brothers, they were close friends and confidants, each the other's top political advisor. Their dramatic lives and their devastating death -- both captured on national television -- continue to haunt the entire nation. Jack & Bobby is a photographic tribute to the lives of these two immortal political figures. Rare and archival photos show the brothers at work, at play, and at home, in public and in private. With over 150 unforgettable images, Jack and Bobby is a celebration of the lives and legacies of two brothers whose courage, compassion, and idealism made them real-life American heroes.

Jack Kirby

Jack Kirby
Title Jack Kirby PDF eBook
Author Tom Scioli
Publisher Ten Speed Graphic
Pages 210
Release 2020-07-14
Genre Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN 1984856901

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Told in vivid graphic novel form by a groundbreaking Eisner-nominated comics creator, the long-overdue biography of the legend who co-created Captain America, Iron Man, Black Panther, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, and many more superhero favorites. “A fast-paced celebration of an underheralded legend within the comic-book industry.”—Kirkus Reviews NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY LIBRARY JOURNAL This sweeping, full-color comic book biography tells the complete life story of Jack Kirby, co-creator of some of the most enduring superheroes and villains of the twentieth century for Marvel Comics, DC Comics, and more. Critically acclaimed graphic novelist Tom Scioli breathes visual life into Kirby's life story--from his days growing up in New York during the Great Depression and discovering a love for science fiction and cartoons to his time on the frontlines in the European theatre of World War II where he experienced the type of action and adventure he'd later imbue his comic pages with, and on to his world-changing collaborations at Marvel with Stan Lee, where the pair redefined comics as a part of pop culture. Just as every great superhero needs a villain to overcome, Kirby's story also includes his struggles to receive the recognition and compensation that he believed his work deserved. Scioli captures his moves from Marvel to DC and back again, showing how Kirby himself and later his family fought to preserve his artistic legacy. Drawn from an unparalleled imagination and a life as exciting as his comic book tales, Kirby's super-creations have influenced subsequent generations of creatives in the comics field and beyond. Now, readers can experience the life and times of a comics titan through the medium that made him famous.

Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan Books 1-6

Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan Books 1-6
Title Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan Books 1-6 PDF eBook
Author Tom Clancy
Publisher Penguin
Pages 6176
Release 2010-12-01
Genre Fiction
ISBN 1101496967

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The first six Jack Ryan novels from #1 New York Times bestselling author Tom Clancy. THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER PATRIOT GAMES THE CARDINAL OF THE KREMLIN CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER THE SUM OF ALL FEARS WITHOUT REMORSE

Jack Hinson's One-Man War

Jack Hinson's One-Man War
Title Jack Hinson's One-Man War PDF eBook
Author Tom McKenney
Publisher Pelican Publishing
Pages 404
Release 2010-09-23
Genre Biography & Autobiography
ISBN 9781455606467

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The true story of one man's reluctant but relentless war against the invaders of his country.A quiet, wealthy plantation owner, Jack Hinson watched the start of the Civil War with disinterest. Opposed to secession and a friend to Union and Confederate commanders alike, he did not want a war. After Union soldiers seized and murdered his sons, placing their decapitated heads on the gateposts of his estate, Hinson could remain indifferent no longer. He commissioned a special rifle for long-range accuracy, he took to the woods, and he set out for revenge. This remarkable biography presents the story of Jack Hinson, a lone Confederate sniper who, at the age of 57, waged a personal war on Grant's army and navy. The result of 15 years of scholarship, this meticulously researched and beautifully written work is the only account of Hinson's life ever recorded and involves an unbelievable cast of characters, including the Earp brothers, Jesse James, and Nathan Bedford Forrest.

The Outside Man

The Outside Man
Title The Outside Man PDF eBook
Author Don Bentley
Publisher Penguin
Pages 402
Release 2021-03-02
Genre Fiction
ISBN 1984805169

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The fight for freedom has sent Matt Drake to some of the world's most dangerous spots. This time the war is coming to his front door in an electrifying thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of Tom Clancy Target Acquired and Hostile Intent. Broad daylight on an Austin, Texas, street and DIA operative Matt Drake is fighting for his life against a highly trained team of assassins. Who are they? Why do they want him dead? How will he protect those closest to him? The answers will take him into some of the most dangerous spots in the Middle East and will put him in the clutches of an old foe known simply as the Devil. It's a world of double crosses, with no boundaries between the guilty and the innocent. It will take all of Drake's wiles to get out alive.