Name: Nashville: Scenes From the new American South
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Author: Ann Patchett
ISBN: 9780062821447

portada Nashville: Scenes From the new American South

Nashville: Scenes From the new American South

Type

Physical Book

Author

Preface by

Publisher

Year

2018

Language

English

Pages

208

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

25.4 x 19.6 x 2.3 cm

Weight

0.95 kg.

ISBN13

9780062821447

Edition No.

Synopsis "Nashville: Scenes From the new American South "

This book reminds me, in the sweetest way possible, that I probably should have never left Nashville." -- Chris ThileIntroduction by Pulitzer Prize-winning Author Jon MeachamA dynamic, experiential, and intimate portrait that explores the many sides of the legendary Southern city and country music capital, from award-winning writers Ann Patchett, Jon Meacham, and acclaimed photographer Heidi Ross.Nashville is a creative collaboration that awakens the senses, providing a virtual immersion in this unique American city hailed as the Athens of the South. Patchett, Ross, and Meacham in his introduction, at once capture both the city's iconic historical side--its deep, rich Southern roots, from its food and festivals to its famous venues, recording studios, and style--and its edgier, highly vibrant creative side, which has made it a modern cultural mecca increasingly populated by established and upcoming artists in art, film, and music.Nashville celebrates Nashvillians' beloved locales and events, both established and new, that are the heart of the city's character including: Bobbie's Dairy DipBuchanan Arts DistrictBolton's Chicken and FishEast Nashville Tomato Arts FestivalGermantownThe GulchGrand Ole OpryPie Town (SoBro)Pride FestivalPrince's Hot ChickenSchermerhorn Symphony CenterStanley Cup PlayoffsTennessee Performing Arts CenterTennessee State FairThird Man RecordsHere, too, are engaging vignettes spotlighting the diverse talent that makes the Tennessee city a significant cultural incubator and influencer, including singer-songwriters Marty Stuart, Gillian Welch, and Dave Rawlings; film director Harmony Korine, textile designer Andra Eggleston, country music fashion designer to the stars Manuel, chef Margot McCormack, acclaimed pastry chef Lisa Donovan, and model and musician Karen Elson.Blending exceptional narrative, evocative photography--including 175 black-and-white and color photographs--and a bold graphic design, Nashville is an intimate, textured panorama that brilliantly illuminates one of America's most remarkable treasures.

Ann Patchett

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Ann Patchett es una reconocida escritora y ensayista estadounidense nacida el 2 de diciembre de 1963 en Los Angeles. Desde temprana edad se trasladó a Nashville, ciudad donde creció y desarrolló su interés por la literatura. Estudió en Sarah Lawrence College y posteriormente obtuvo una maestría en escritura creativa en la University of Iowa.

Inició su carrera literaria en la década de 1990 con la publicación de la novela The Patron Saint of Liars. Sin embargo, alcanzó reconocimiento internacional con Bel Canto, obra que recibió importantes premios, entre ellos el PEN/Faulkner Award y el Women's Prize for Fiction. Entre sus novelas más destacadas también se encuentran State of Wonder, Commonwealth, The Dutch House y Tom Lake.

Además de escribir, Patchett es una destacada promotora de la lectura. En 2011 cofundó Parnassus Books, una librería independiente que se ha convertido en un importante centro cultural. Su obra, traducida a numerosos idiomas, se caracteriza por explorar las relaciones humanas, la familia, la amistad y la búsqueda de identidad.

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