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Terry Peters
Book Reviews

R Matisse and Picasso by
Yve-Alain Bois,
Flanimarion, 272 pages.
In 1904, oo artists met
for the first time, little reai-

wing it would be the start of

a relationship that would
span halfa century. Hensi
Matisse and Pablo Picasso,
two of the brightest stars tu
shine in the modern art sky,
have beth been examined in
numerous books bur Yve-
Alain Bois takes a fresh look
at their combined work.

His book, Matisse and
Picasso, looks at their art in
context with cach other.

Although they were often
separate for prolonged peri-
ods they maintained an
interest in cach other’s art
and were both influenced by
the other. Bois draws on the
paintings and drawings of
these two prolific artists to
juxtapose pieces which clear-
ly show the connection
between their styles.

“To the outbreak of
World War II, we witness
not a duel but a tango, cach
artist enjoying their partner-
ship more and more. Each
seems enthralled by the

_ other’s art, and a renewed
camaraderie tran-
spires as well in their
public relations.”

Bois’ analysis
reads more like a
novel than a tradi-
tional examination of:
an artist. His exten-
sive research draws
us into the lives of
‘these men as they

"stretch their talents
and explore new
areas, independent
yet aware of what the
other was doing.

With 231 exam-
ples of their work
reproduced in both

. black and white and

brilliant colour,
Matisse and Picasso,
is a treat for the eyes.

.-The images and Bois’
insightful text combine to
make a wonderful’ book that
any art. lover would enjoy.

& Paddle Your Gwn Cance

by Gary & joanie
» McGuffin, Boston Miils

Press, 208 pages, $39.95.
_.. Gliding across still water,

“barely leaving a ripple

behind, the canoe offers a

wonderful proximity te your
= surroundings. Gary and

‘Joanie McGuffin know this

better than anyone. The
. couple have traveled thou-

: sands of miles, powered by
their own arm strength and
driven by the desire to see _
and experience the natural
world close up.

Drawing from this vast

: + experience they have written
more than a canoe tech-
nique book. They have pro-
duced a work of art, one
that covers the basics right
through to the most

“ advanced techniques. They
offer advice on all aspects of
enjoying canoeing, with
hundreds of colour photos
which clearly illustrate their
points.

This book will provide
insight for the novice and
expert alike. Their enthusi-
asm for the sport is infec-
tious and will leave you with
the desire to grip the paddle
‘and explore.

Ce ee Oe a eS a a ee cre te a rn a rer

® East of A by Russell
Atwood, Ballantine
Books, 211 pages,
$31.00.

Payton Sherwood walks
straight into trouble as he
carries his meager grocerics
home to his East Village
apartment. As he witnesses a
young girl being pulled into
a stairwell by three men he
can’t help but get involved.

Moments later the girl is
gonc, Payton is being beat-
en up and his Rolex is stolen
by the girl he tried to help.

At first Payton’s objective
is the return of his Rolex,
but that soon changes as he

' digs deeper, with pit-bull

tenacity, discovering a lot
more trouble lurking
beneath the surface.

Fighting through the
swirling mists of late night
New York, Sherwood fol- |
lows the trai] into under-
ground clubs and stumbles
upon designer drugs, all the
while dodging the police.

Atwood’s first book will
leave you waiting for his
next release.

@ Shy Boy by Monty
Roberts, Knopf Canada,
240 pages, $37.95.

Monty Roberts gained
international attention with
the publication of his first
book, The Man Who Listers
to Horses. With the success
came extensive touring
where he brought his mes-
sage to the horse world.

His message is simpiy
that there is a kinder, gen-
tler way to train horses
instead of the often violent
means previously used.
Roberts understands horses
and the manner in which
they communicate, and
through this understanding
came insight into how
humans can better relate to
them...

In Shy Boy, he once again
explains his methods but
central to the book is the
ultimate test he pur to him-

ey

MOonTyY ROBERTS

se SHy Boy

PRE WMEIR TROT Can cm fren tee

self.

To demonstrate the
effectiveness of his
approach, Roberts faced off
against the ultimate oppo-
nent, a wild mustang.
Gaining the trust of a horse
who had no previous human
contact and boading with
him became the subject of a
PBS documentary and the
subject of this book.

Roberts describes the
whole adventure and
Christopher Dydyk’s beauti-
ful photographs show us
these magnificent horses and
the incredible countryside
they roam free in.

- For the horse lover this

book is a great companion
to his earlier book and for
other readers it offers a
unique insight into how
nian can relate to another
species, and achieve a level
of mutual trust and respect.

& Easy Money by Jenny .
Siler, Henry Holt and
Company, 262 pages.

It was supposed to be a
simple pick up. Meet the
client in a bar, take delivery
then move the package to —
Houston.

For courier Alison Kerry
it was easy money. But all of
a sudden there’s a body in
the bar's washroom and bul-
lets are flying outside as she
tries to get to her car.

So begins the aptly titled,
Easy Money, the debut nouvel
by Jenny Siler. From there it
bounces along the back
roads of America as the
courier tries to stay ahead of
her pursuers and at the same
time figure out what is so
important on the computer
disk she holds that they'll
kill to get it.

Smugglers, transvestites,
gamblers, and an assortment
of other unusua! characters
populate the world that
Alison Kerry moves
through. Her mystery
becomes linked with her
fathers past and she is head-

ed on a collision course with
events that happened before
she was born.

To survive she must first
unravel the tangled web of
lies and deceptions she has
been told, while at the same
time never stop moving
because a rest stop could
turn into 2 final resting
place.

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