Seth Paxton
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Continuing this just a bit regarding marketing, etc.
What do you think editors say to writers, not only after the book is brought in, but sometimes before the writer even begins? They suggest ideas, strongly sometimes, hint at characters, settings, titles, etc.
And record producers?
Yes, there is NO ART untouched by other factors around it during creation. I mean, come on, the SISTINE CHAPEL for chrissake. It wasn't like Mikey just said "F**k it, I'll start painting here for a goof".
He was PAID TO DO WHAT THEY WANTED. But we have no problems defending the restoration and preservation of that art, AS IS. I'm sorry but that is 100% the same thing. Instead of selling his painting to the church, Walt sold Fantasia to the masses.
Talk about money, you mean NO ONE is willing to pay to have a piece of that painting torn out and brought to their home. Or what about those statues that were blown up in the middle east about a month ago? Would America SELL the Statue of Liberty and let it be altered to the new owners tastes? Would you want to defend such an action?
Boy, where is Mike Knapp when we need him?
What do you think editors say to writers, not only after the book is brought in, but sometimes before the writer even begins? They suggest ideas, strongly sometimes, hint at characters, settings, titles, etc.
And record producers?
Yes, there is NO ART untouched by other factors around it during creation. I mean, come on, the SISTINE CHAPEL for chrissake. It wasn't like Mikey just said "F**k it, I'll start painting here for a goof".
He was PAID TO DO WHAT THEY WANTED. But we have no problems defending the restoration and preservation of that art, AS IS. I'm sorry but that is 100% the same thing. Instead of selling his painting to the church, Walt sold Fantasia to the masses.
Talk about money, you mean NO ONE is willing to pay to have a piece of that painting torn out and brought to their home. Or what about those statues that were blown up in the middle east about a month ago? Would America SELL the Statue of Liberty and let it be altered to the new owners tastes? Would you want to defend such an action?
Boy, where is Mike Knapp when we need him?