New Book!

Subject: New Book!:Deep Community
From: dick greenhaus
Date: 25 Feb 03 - 05:21 PM

>
> "Deep Community: Adventures in the Modern Folk
> Underground"
> by Scott Alarik
>
> This 416 page book documents the modern folk world
> like no other book on the market today. Written by
> Scott
> Alarik, the folk music writer for the Boston Globe
> and a
> folk correspondent for National Public Radio.
> Scott's words
> are matched with photojournalist Robert Corwin's
> photos
> to document the modern folk world of today.
>
> As the mainstream music industry is in historic
> decline, the small
> sub-stream of folk music is thriving as never
> before. Why? This book
> creates an intimate portrait of the modern folk
> world with interviews
> and photos of over 120 of its biggest artists and
> revealing backstage
> stories with labels, managers and promoters of this
> vibrant grassroots
> world. Deep Community is a book that is being
> marketed and sold by
> the community it comes from... we are looking for
> the folk community
> to benefit from the sale of this publication.
>
..............................................................................
> The price of the book is $19.95 + shipping.
> For 5 or more copies we can offer the book at $12
> each + shipping.
> Deals for your on-air fund raising drives are also
> available.
> Please check out www.BlackWolfPress.com or e-mail
> Ralph at
> [e-mail] for further information.
>
..............................................................................
>
> Pete Seeger says "Scott Alarik is one of the best
> writers in America.
> You'll enjoy this book."
>
> Dar Williams calls Scott "the finest folk writer in
> the country".
>
> "This is the best reflection I've ever seen of the
> world I travel in,
> by the person who is best suited to document it.
> Scott Alarik
> takes thirty years of experience as a journalist and
> performer,
> and shows us how folk and roots music has survived
> and thrived
> in the nooks and crannies of the music world. Let's
> hope the
> corporate music machine never gets its hands on this
> book." -- Ellis Paul
>

If more than 5 people want to order it, I'll order it through Camsco and sell it for the $12 + that it would cost me.

Subject: RE: New Book!
From: Tinker
Date: 25 Feb 03 - 05:27 PM

Looks like a good read to me Dick. I'd defintely like a copy...

Kathy

Subject: RE: New Book!
From: Art Thieme
Date: 25 Feb 03 - 05:44 PM

Dear Dick,

I was waiting for this one. Didn't know the timetable, or when, or which direction it'd be coming from, but knowing Scott, it will be a probing look at ALL SIDES of this thing we now call "folk". Viewing it from Boston, where the scenes (plural) are so neon, vibrant, healthy and interactive, we're in for an enlightening treat.

Art Thieme

Subject: RE: New Book!
From: harvey andrews
Date: 25 Feb 03 - 06:48 PM

Sounds interesting Dick and I'll get one. However, by folk world do yu mean just American folk world or does it go wider?

Subject: RE: New Book!
From: Burke
Date: 25 Feb 03 - 06:57 PM

It looks like it may be a compilation of Alarik's articles published elsewhere. Here a
Clickie for the publisher's blurb.
Here's the
Table of Contents This is a PDF file.

Subject: RE: New Book!
From: michaelr
Date: 25 Feb 03 - 07:26 PM

Finally! We find out what is folk?

Seriously, Dick, I'd like a copy.

Cheers,
Michael

Subject: RE: New Book!
From: Leadfingers
Date: 25 Feb 03 - 07:42 PM

As Mr Andrews said is this only American or does the rest of the world get a mention as well?? If us this side of the pond are included I might even buy one myself.Though as a banjo player I might
have to get someone to read it to me.

Subject: RE: New Book!
From: dick greenhaus
Date: 25 Feb 03 - 11:38 PM

Hi-
If y'all would contact me and place orders, I'll go ahead and get copies. CAMSCO, in this case, is acting as a middle man for what is effectively a buyers co-op. I do need 5 definite orders (at least) before I can proceeed.

Subject: RE: New Book!
From: Miken
Date: 25 Feb 03 - 11:44 PM

Save one for me, Dick!

Subject: RE: New Book!
From: Mark Clark
Date: 26 Feb 03 - 12:04 AM

Dick, I'd like a copy as well.

      - Mark

Subject: RE: New Book!
From: rangeroger
Date: 26 Feb 03 - 12:18 AM

I'll take one too. But not three.

rr

Subject: RE: New Book!
From: GUEST,Sandy Paton
Date: 26 Feb 03 - 12:28 AM

Put me down for one, Dick. Are there at least five of us now?
    Sandy

Subject: RE: New Book!
From: Big Mick
Date: 26 Feb 03 - 10:58 AM

Dick, I'm in. You may count me as a definite.

Mick

Subject: RE: New Book!
From: GUEST,bbc at work
Date: 26 Feb 03 - 11:43 AM

I'd like one, Dick. I count that as 10 folks. Scott Alarik is great! I'll confirm to you in email.

Barbara

Subject: RE: New Book!
From: dick greenhaus
Date: 26 Feb 03 - 02:08 PM

Hi y'all-
CAMSCO will sell the book for $12 + shipping as soon as they arrive here. If you want a copy, please contact me directly (800/548-FOLK [3655]) or at [e-mail] and order one.

Subject: RE: New Book!
From: Hollowfox
Date: 26 Feb 03 - 05:29 PM

Put me on the list as well. It looks as though it is a collection of his newspaper articles, but I haven't read them, so they'll still be new to me. This looks be better than other attempts at showing at least a piece of the history of the US folk scene. Dang! I bet he didn't put in the story about the Civil War monument. hehehe

Subject: RE: New Book!
From: RoyH (Burl)
Date: 26 Feb 03 - 05:39 PM

Put me down for one Dick. ROY

Subject: RE: New Book!
From: Art Thieme
Date: 27 Feb 03 - 02:28 PM

My "chapter" in this book was the first published story Scott wrote I think. Once again, I was around at the inception o' something. The trouble with being an old fart; soon ya get blown away...

;-)

Art Thieme

Subject: RE: New Book!
From: Art Thieme
Date: 28 Feb 03 - 05:19 PM

Put me down for one too Dick.

Art Thieme

Subject: RE: New Book!
From: dick greenhaus
Date: 20 Mar 03 - 11:42 AM

Hi-
I finally received a stock of these books. If you want one, please let me know. I'll need your real name, address and method of payment (VISA, Master and Discover all work as do checks.

You can send me a PM (disk greenhaus) or E-mail me at [e-mail] or phone me at 800/548-FOLK (3655).

Price is $12; Shipping (US Media Mail) is $2.68. Total: $15 (which gives me 32 cents for the box, packaging materials and trip to the Post Office.

Subject: RE: New Book!
From: Art Thieme
Date: 02 Apr 03 - 08:09 PM

Mine got here in fine shape. It's a great looking book as well as being good insight into some people I've only heard about---modern folkies who I'm going to strive to hear in the not too distant future. Robert Corwin's photos are used beautifully too. They are enhanced by the overall layout and design. And the design --- the way it's put together is thoughtful and artistic in a way that really frames and showcases the artists highlighted in these articles. Scott Alarik can be proud of this book. ----- And remember, Scott Alarik is the man who brought out that little-known chapter of American history-----the saga of the advent and the demise of the freshwater whaling industry on the great lakes---mainly Lake Superior. But that's a whole other thread...

Art Thieme