Roundsound Posted September 28, 2003 Report Share Posted September 28, 2003 A few years back there was word that Peter Keepnews was researching a biog of Monk. He's a good writer of session notes. Any new news? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost of miles Posted September 28, 2003 Report Share Posted September 28, 2003 I'm sure there are others around these parts who know better than me, but I was told several years ago that publication of this book would be a LONG time coming, if indeed it ever came out. I'm actually more interested in Robin D.G. Kelley's bio, which has evidently been in progress for some time as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertrand Posted September 29, 2003 Report Share Posted September 29, 2003 I spoke to Robin Kelly two weeks ago. I think his book will be out within a year or two, and I think he's uncovered a lot of good stuff. I'm looking forward to it. Bertrand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christiern Posted September 29, 2003 Report Share Posted September 29, 2003 (edited) One has to wonder if Peter can write about Monk without perpetuating his father's ego-driven claims. I have great respect for Peter, but I seriously doubt that he can approach this subject objectively. I think Robin Kelly's book is the one to look for. He interviewed me about Monk at Riverside, and I found his determination to get to the truth quite impressive. Since Orrin is so closely linked to Monk's Riverside experience, it is crucial that the story be told without honestly. Edited September 29, 2003 by Christiern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost of miles Posted September 30, 2003 Report Share Posted September 30, 2003 To the many, many thousands of readers & fellow Organissimos who share my avid interest in 1920-1950 Communist Party USA activities ( ): You would greatly enjoy Kelley's book on African-American Communists in Alabama during the Depression, HAMMER AND HOE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Fitzgerald Posted September 30, 2003 Report Share Posted September 30, 2003 I think the Monk story has been told without honestly too many times already........ Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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