About the Author:
About the Author:
Martin Williams has written and edited a number of books on jazz and American culture. He has written articles for Harper's, The New York Times, Evergreen Review, Down Beat, and other publications.
From Library Journal:
As a prolific writer and critic of popular American culture, Williams's works include Griffith: First Artist of the Movies ( LJ 8/80), TV: The Casual Art ( LJ 1/1/82), and Jazz Heritage ( LJ 8/85). Here, in a series of rather superficial essays, he combines portions of his previously published material with some personal thoughts claiming that art forms derived from European traditions are regarded more seriously than those rooted in American culture. There are brief comments on the unique artistry of Fred Astaire, Duke Ellington, D.W. Griffith, Fred Allen, and others; and on the aesthetic culture inherent in such American traditions as motion pictures, comic strips, radio, TV, even pulp novels. Yet these scant pieces fail to convey the richness and influence of our artistic heritage. Not a necessary purchase.
- Joan Levin, MLS, Chicago
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