Re: color photo of Clark
Posted by:
Ghoti23 (IP Logged)
Date: 28 May, 2007 01:14PM
calonlan wrote:
> I want to thank Boyd for mounting the color photo
> of Clark on the Website.
> It is found on the back of Sword of Zagan. I had
> submitted it to Derek at Hippocampus Press for
> that purpose, and it was taken by myself in the
> back yard patio of the little house in Pacific
> Grove in 1959. Clark considered it his favorite
> and the best photo of him, his physique at that
> age of which he was justly proud, having worked
> hard his whole life to overcome a sickly youth,
> and be able to live a robust life, chopping wood,
> picking fruit etc, as well as living alone without
> public utilities most of his life,ia boldly seen.
> He stands there contemplating his sculptures,
> omnipresent cigarette holder, and the intensity
> characteristic of his alert, nimble mind, and to
> me, his mouth ready to burst into laughter or
> respond with a witty jest. It's my favorite photo
> also, although the one inside the book of our
> beach blanket luncheon brings back wonderful
> memories as well.
And thank you, Dr F: you've made CAS come alive for me again without any nigromantic side-effects.
> Thank you Boyd
Yes. I don't think a writer could wish for a better memorial than a site like the ED.