LIFESTYLE
Read Between The Lines
Billed as 'A little book of alliteration' this handy 5x6-size hardcover challenges the reader to compose some alliterative sentences - that is, those in which most words begin with the same letter or sound. And at a price point of only $12, it makes a great gift for friends, teachers, and word lovers of all ages. The book is published by Acadian House Publishing (acadianhouse.com).
Local lady, Marti Veto, has recently been published as the author to illustrator Jason Lindblad’s whimsical artwork, in a precocious and fun homage to WORDS called Send in the Nouns. Billed as ‘A little book of alliteration’ this handy 5x6-size hardcover challenges the reader to compose some alliterative sentences - that is, those in which most words begin with the same letter or sound. Examples of such sentences are provided throughout the book, one starting with each letter of the alphabet. All twenty six letters, A thru Z, are formed with colorful illustrations of circus performers, giving the book a lively, whimsical look. “Most often, a book is written and then an illustrator is asked to add art to the written word. In the case of Send in the Nouns, the opposite happened,” remarks Marti in explaining how the book came to be. Artist and gallery owner, Jason Lindblad, inspired by Erte’s human form alphabet illustrations, created the collection he titled “Circus ABC’s.” Rather than publish his work as a book of only illustrations, an “ABC” book was implied. Jason’s style is always very whimsical, often art deco, and didn’t exactly lend itself to a children’s book. So…send in Marti! “When I was asked to choose one word of positivity for each letter, I couldn’t choose just one! There are so many wonderful, encouraging words of inspiration in our language, alliterative sentences began to come to my page. While some letters were much easier to work with than others, I was able to accomplish the twenty-six alliterative sentences taking only a few liberties with language and syntax,” she says. Mr. Lindblad’s vibrant art brings the alphabet alive in color and motion, and the text, while playful, is chock full of inspiration, humor, and reminders to be your best self. The title is of course, a play on words as well. It recalls the 1975 Judy Collins song, “Send in the Clowns.” You can’t read it without wanting to have a go at alliteration yourself! 84 FALL 2020
Marti Veto – Author Marti is a language-loving lady born with her tongue-in-cheek. A proud Kentuckian by birth, she retired in 2007 from a life-changing corporate career and moved from San Francisco to Nashville to try her hand at taking herself much less seriously. A strong believer in the law of attraction and the power of positive thinking, her personal story is about loving the life you are living. In 2013 the stars aligned as intended, and Marti called in “The One.” She is writing what she hopes to be a bestseller, based on life lessons learned while “Waiting for Tom,” (her, now husband). Send in the Nouns is her first published work. Though the sentiments in the text are expressed playfully, they are intended to encourage the reader toward a happier and more fulfilling life. Jason Lindblad – Illustrator Jason is an artist who brings pen and ink illustrations to life, attracting viewers and collectors with beauty and delicate details. His love for vintage fashion, Art Deco, and theatre inspires his original works of art. A student of art since he was five, he has worked with many different mediums. Born and reared in Paducah, Kentucky, he attended the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where he focused on graphic design and fiber and materials. He continued his studies in illustration at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Atlanta, where he developed and deepened his love for drawing and painting. He resides in Destin, Florida, and works out of his studio, creating traditional drawings, digital media illustrations, painted works, and collage. He is the owner of J. Leon Gallery + Studio, a fine art destination located in Miramar Beach, Florida. The facility is home to a working ceramics studio that offers a robust calendar of events and classes.
