Summer Book Assignment - Page 2

ebtromba · 04-26-2007, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tpter1

Here are my suggestions and my own aspirations for the summer:
The Fountainhead: Ayn Rand
Atlas Shrugged: Ayn Rand
Musashi: Eiji Yoshikawa

I am a registered Ayn Rand freak. I messed up though, I read Atlas Shrugged before I read the Fountainhead. The consequence was that I didn't really like the Fountainhead when I finished it, because Atas Shrugged is so much bigger…in every way possible. Ayn Rand herself even stated that Fountainhead is merely an overture to Atlas Shrugged. I now appreciate the Fountainhead as an amazing literary achievement without trying to compare it to something else.

So definitely read Fountainhead before Atlas. But you probably already knew that…

Alex Yates · 04-26-2007, 10:41 PM

This is so funny. I am a huge Ayn Rand fan as well. She is also someone whom I admire and respect a great deal. Atlas Shrugged is one of my favorite novels ever. What a brain on that woman! And what a writer!

BudBix · 04-27-2007, 08:15 AM

The Great Transformation by Karen Armstrong

Red Mars, Green Mars, Blue Mars and The Years of Rice and Salt all by Kim Stanley Robinson

Cryptonomicon by Neal Stephenson. If you like this you'll want to read The Baroque Cycle series by the same author. I prefer the original 3 books Quicksilver, The Confusion and The System of the World.

BudBix · 04-27-2007, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ebtromba

I am a registered Ayn Rand freak. I messed up though, I read Atlas Shrugged before I read the Fountainhead. The consequence was that I didn't really like the Fountainhead when I finished it, because Atas Shrugged is so much bigger…in every way possible. Ayn Rand herself even stated that Fountainhead is merely an overture to Atlas Shrugged. I now appreciate the Fountainhead as an amazing literary achievement without trying to compare it to something else.

So definitely read Fountainhead before Atlas. But you probably already knew that…

Funny I did the same thing. I wonder how a trumpet made of Rearden Metal would sound?

Alex Yates · 04-27-2007, 09:27 AM

Hey Bud, you might be on to something there! Rearden metal.....

Since we are not talking exclusively trumpet/art related books (sorry, with my first answer I was addressing that.....hence the heaviness of the list)

Lighter deep reading:

The Planets by Dava Sobel

Galileo's Daughter by Dava Sobel

The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran

MEG by Steve Alten (if you're into sharks and want to be scared to death)

The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger (no, I didn't see the movie, but the book is a great read for NYers)

PH · 04-27-2007, 10:49 AM

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Alex Yates · 04-27-2007, 10:51 AM

Well OK then! My summer reading has been decided! Thanks PH and BB.

wilcox96 · 04-27-2007, 12:31 PM

Heady stuff, you all..haha. And I thought summer was for relaxing? hahahahahah...

Okay...here's a few:

Deep in a Dream - The Long Night of Chet Baker

(though very well written, this could hardly be considered a "happy" read...)

In Black and White - The life of Sammy Davis Jr

(terrific writing and from a perspective you might not consider otherwise)

Here's a couple that, although aren't musical in nature, but are written by a musician (former Wyndham Hill guitarist - Daniel Hecht)

(Skull Session is another great read...and will scare you from the first page!)

(The Babel Effect is rather heady...as the story is about a team of geniuses. Still, this guy is a very fine writer).

Alex, I think you have enough choices for several summers...haha.

Vulgano Brother · 04-27-2007, 12:57 PM

Hmm, I'll have to give Ayn Rand a try. If I make it through, it'll be my first experience reading a complete chick novel (those by Danielle Steele don't count, I suppose). Didn't Rush dedicate their 2112 album to her?

wilcox96 · 04-27-2007, 02:08 PM

I read "Anthem" by Ayn Rand...I also have Atlas Shrugged and Fountainhead. (my son had these recommended to him). Have also been to her web site (still maintained by followers of her concepts). Anthem was a quick read (under 300 pages) vs the others... and "to me" gave a synopsis of her concepts. Sure, this was way forward thinking for her time and was born out of excessive oppression of her times. Thus.. she wanted individualism at all costs. Even at the expense of others. I haven't read any of the other books, though.

I don't want to turn the direction of the thread...but just offering my take on her writing. Obviously, many others have made her books some of their favorites...

04-26-2007, 10:41 PM	#12 (permalink)
Alex Yates Forte User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,405	Re: Summer Book Assignment This is so funny. I am a huge Ayn Rand fan as well. She is also someone whom I admire and respect a great deal. Atlas Shrugged is one of my favorite novels ever. What a brain on that woman! And what a writer!

04-27-2007, 08:15 AM	#13 (permalink)
BudBix Pianissimo User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 172	Re: Summer Book Assignment The Great Transformation by Karen Armstrong Red Mars, Green Mars, Blue Mars and The Years of Rice and Salt all by Kim Stanley Robinson Cryptonomicon by Neal Stephenson. If you like this you'll want to read The Baroque Cycle series by the same author. I prefer the original 3 books Quicksilver, The Confusion and The System of the World. __________________ Men govern nothing with more difficulty than their tongues, and can moderate their desires more than their words. - Baruch Spinoza

04-27-2007, 09:27 AM	#15 (permalink)
Alex Yates Forte User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,405	Re: Summer Book Assignment Hey Bud, you might be on to something there! Rearden metal..... Since we are not talking exclusively trumpet/art related books (sorry, with my first answer I was addressing that.....hence the heaviness of the list) Lighter deep reading: The Planets by Dava Sobel Galileo's Daughter by Dava Sobel The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran MEG by Steve Alten (if you're into sharks and want to be scared to death) The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger (no, I didn't see the movie, but the book is a great read for NYers) Last edited by Alex Yates; 04-27-2007 at 09:30 AM.

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PH Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bloomington, Indiana Posts: 582	Re: Summer Book Assignment ......... Last edited by PH; 05-21-2007 at 08:06 PM.

04-27-2007, 10:51 AM	#17 (permalink)
Alex Yates Forte User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,405	Re: Summer Book Assignment Well OK then! My summer reading has been decided! Thanks PH and BB.

04-27-2007, 12:31 PM	#18 (permalink)
wilcox96 Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: charlotte nc Posts: 502	Re: Summer Book Assignment Heady stuff, you all..haha. And I thought summer was for relaxing? hahahahahah... Okay...here's a few: Deep in a Dream - The Long Night of Chet Baker (though very well written, this could hardly be considered a "happy" read...) In Black and White - The life of Sammy Davis Jr (terrific writing and from a perspective you might not consider otherwise) Here's a couple that, although aren't musical in nature, but are written by a musician (former Wyndham Hill guitarist - Daniel Hecht) (Skull Session is another great read...and will scare you from the first page!) (The Babel Effect is rather heady...as the story is about a team of geniuses. Still, this guy is a very fine writer). Alex, I think you have enough choices for several summers...haha. __________________ Brad Wilcox NYTC Endorsing Artist Stage 1 California Light w/Rose Brass Bell Bach Strad Flugelhorn GR Mouthpieces http://www.newyorktrumpetcompany.com...rad-wilcox.htm http://trumpetland.ning.com/profile/BradWilcox

04-27-2007, 12:57 PM	#19 (permalink)
Vulgano Brother Moderator Fortissimo User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Home Posts: 3,265	Re: Summer Book Assignment Hmm, I'll have to give Ayn Rand a try. If I make it through, it'll be my first experience reading a complete chick novel (those by Danielle Steele don't count, I suppose). Didn't Rush dedicate their 2112 album to her? __________________ "A tool good enough to be so used and not too good" C.S. Lewis That Hideous Strength www.letsbuildhope.org

04-27-2007, 02:08 PM	#20 (permalink)
wilcox96 Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: charlotte nc Posts: 502	Re: Summer Book Assignment I read "Anthem" by Ayn Rand...I also have Atlas Shrugged and Fountainhead. (my son had these recommended to him). Have also been to her web site (still maintained by followers of her concepts). Anthem was a quick read (under 300 pages) vs the others... and "to me" gave a synopsis of her concepts. Sure, this was way forward thinking for her time and was born out of excessive oppression of her times. Thus.. she wanted individualism at all costs. Even at the expense of others. I haven't read any of the other books, though. I don't want to turn the direction of the thread...but just offering my take on her writing. Obviously, many others have made her books some of their favorites... __________________ Brad Wilcox NYTC Endorsing Artist Stage 1 California Light w/Rose Brass Bell Bach Strad Flugelhorn GR Mouthpieces http://www.newyorktrumpetcompany.com...rad-wilcox.htm http://trumpetland.ning.com/profile/BradWilcox

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