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Angels
Angels presents a new genre, an illustrated short story for adults. Set in inner city Detroit, this is a tale of a family beset by the traumas of drug addiction, adultery, prison, violence as well as the joys of sexuality, love and, especially, children. The mother, desperate when he husband is sent to prison, becomes a stripper to support her two daughters, her angels.
Both the story and the collage illustrations are done by Ann Pearlman. The images of both eroticism and violence are tasteful.
While writing, Ann sees scenes playing out in her mind’s eye. Combining pictures with the narrative was her way to share some of her images while words flowed. This is the first in a series of storybooks that contain the thrill of illustrations we loved in books as kids with narratives slated for adults.
Both the story and the collage illustrations are done by Ann Pearlman. The images of both eroticism and violence are tasteful.
While writing, Ann sees scenes playing out in her mind’s eye. Combining pictures with the narrative was her way to share some of her images while words flowed. This is the first in a series of storybooks that contain the thrill of illustrations we loved in books as kids with narratives slated for adults.
40 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2014
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About the author
Ann Pearlman
15 books139 followersAnn Pearlman was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award for INFIDELITY which was also made into a Lifetime movie. Her first novel, THE CHRISTMAS COOKIE CLUB has been translated into 6 languages and is a national and international bestseller. A GIFT FOR MY SISTER, following characters first introduced in The Christmas Cookie Club won a prize for best fiction. THE LOTTERY, the third in the series, was published in the fall of 2014.
Ann also writes non-fiction. INSIDE THE CRIPS is the story of a gang member from L.A. and KEEP THE HOME FIRES BURNING sent Ann on a national TV, (Oprah) radio and print tour. She wrote a cookbook with her friend, and hostess of her cookie club, Marybeth Bayer, THE CHRISTMAS COOKIE COOKBOOK. OTHER LIVES, ANGELS, and the STORY OF MR.BLUE are illustrated short stories.With HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW, Ann returned to memoir as part of Shebooks first launch in late 2013.
Ann studied writing at the University of Michigan, attended workshops at Sewanee and Squaw Valley Writers' Conferences
When she's not writing, Ann making art (in fact, her work has been in galleries throughout the US.) dancing, and hanging out with family and friends.
read more and see her art: www.annpearlman.net
Ann also writes non-fiction. INSIDE THE CRIPS is the story of a gang member from L.A. and KEEP THE HOME FIRES BURNING sent Ann on a national TV, (Oprah) radio and print tour. She wrote a cookbook with her friend, and hostess of her cookie club, Marybeth Bayer, THE CHRISTMAS COOKIE COOKBOOK. OTHER LIVES, ANGELS, and the STORY OF MR.BLUE are illustrated short stories.With HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW, Ann returned to memoir as part of Shebooks first launch in late 2013.
Ann studied writing at the University of Michigan, attended workshops at Sewanee and Squaw Valley Writers' Conferences
When she's not writing, Ann making art (in fact, her work has been in galleries throughout the US.) dancing, and hanging out with family and friends.
read more and see her art: www.annpearlman.net
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June 7, 2014
A short and powerful read about love and choices. Oh so beautifully written with sparse poetic language. Life is not black and white, love takes many forms. I loved this.
I read this on Kindle and wished the illustrations had been in color - I don't think the Kindle did them justice.
UPDATE: Thanks to my book-twin, Judy, I've now seen this in its original form. The collages add so much to the story, and are beautiful in their own right. Kindle mangles the font and layout too. If possible, I strongly suggest reading this on an IPad or other reading device where you can see it as the author intended.
I read this on Kindle and wished the illustrations had been in color - I don't think the Kindle did them justice.
UPDATE: Thanks to my book-twin, Judy, I've now seen this in its original form. The collages add so much to the story, and are beautiful in their own right. Kindle mangles the font and layout too. If possible, I strongly suggest reading this on an IPad or other reading device where you can see it as the author intended.
July 3, 2014
This story is heartbreaking and touching at the same time. This is such a gut wrenching tale, but it highlights the hope and struggles of those in seemingly impossible situations. Unique and vivid illustrations brings this award winning story to life. I highly recommend this.
June 6, 2014
An Illustrated short story that is definitely for adults only as it does contain some explicit material. The author uses her beautiful works of art to illustrate an equally beautifully woven story. A harsh story of the choices we all make in life, the places we end up and then then on going choices that we have to make from then on.
It is a love story, a story of pain and hurt, a story of moments of beauty in every life the reality of a Mum doing what she must to get by and look after her children.
Thank you so much Ann Pearlman for recommending it to me. It does appear to be only available in iTunes, so go on a hunt for it and enjoy......NOW AVAILABLE on Amazon too.
It is a love story, a story of pain and hurt, a story of moments of beauty in every life the reality of a Mum doing what she must to get by and look after her children.
Thank you so much Ann Pearlman for recommending it to me. It does appear to be only available in iTunes, so go on a hunt for it and enjoy......NOW AVAILABLE on Amazon too.
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