Donald Sassoon's "Mona Lisa – die Geschichte des berühmtesten Gemäldes der Welt" bietet eine umfassende Erkundung des ikonischen Gemäldes. Das Buch beleuchtet die Geschichte des Gemäldes, von seiner Entstehung bis zu seinem Diebstahl und seiner weltweiten Berühmtheit. Es untersucht die Identität des Modells, Lisa Gherardini, und die verschiedenen Interpretationen des berühmten Lächelns. Sassoon beleuchtet auch die Rolle der Mona Lisa in der Kunstgeschichte und ihre kulturelle Bedeutung. Das Buch ist eine fesselnde Lektüre für Kunstliebhaber und alle, die mehr über dieses berühmte Meisterwerk erfahren möchten. Es kombiniert historische Fakten mit künstlerischer Analyse und bietet einen neuen Blick auf die Mona Lisa.
In 'Keep Going', Austin Kleon offers ten simple yet profound rules to help creative individuals stay inspired, focused, and true to themselves. The book emphasizes the importance of daily routines, disconnecting from the world to connect with oneself, and finding inspiration in everyday life. It also delves into themes such as the value of tidying up, the importance of fresh air, and the need to leave things better than you found them. The book is filled with motivational quotes, anecdotes, and artwork, making it a unique and inspiring read for anyone looking to sustain their creative journey[1][3][5].
Guster's Ryan Miller discusses his songwriting process before Scott, Paul, and Ryan go totally off the rails on 80s pop songs, Sebastian Bach, and other random stuff. One of the most fun interviews we've had in a while!
PART ONE:
Paul and Scott chat about the time Paul opened for Guster, their friend who met his wife thanks to Guster fandom, and the phenomenon of social cultures forming around certain performers.
PART TWO:
Our in-depth conversation with Guster's Ryan Miller
ABOUT RYAN MILLER:
Ryan Miller is best known for his work with the alternative rock band Guster. With nine studio albums and a dedicated live following, the band has topped Billboard’s independent albums chart with Evermotion in 2015 and Look Alive in 2019. Among their top 5 singles on Billboard’s Adult Alternative Airplay chart are the songs “Amsterdam,” “Careful,” “One Man Wrecking Machine,” “Satellite,” and “Overexcited.” In addition to his work with the band, Miller has composed the scores for over 15 feature films, and launched his own TV show on Vermont PBS. The creative omnivore has also written a screenplay, a musical, and several feature articles. But Miller always returns to the band he loves. Guster’s most recent album is 2024’s Ooh La La.
Songcraft: Spotlight on Songwriters 
