tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265792817762899253.post5032886713954179930..comments2023-04-07T03:46:10.167-04:00Comments on Every Page of Moby-Dick and more...: MOBY-DICK, Page 552Matt Kishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00146374807705850842noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265792817762899253.post-47501928628082504642011-12-05T20:43:47.685-05:002011-12-05T20:43:47.685-05:00Thank you Doctor X, I remain very proud of what I ...Thank you Doctor X, I remain very proud of what I was able to do. And I hope very much to have the opportunity to explore other texts in a similar fashion.Matt Kishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17854685960260054407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265792817762899253.post-40620508987965282592011-12-05T13:11:38.824-05:002011-12-05T13:11:38.824-05:00What a wonderful project! I can just hope that oth...What a wonderful project! I can just hope that other excellent illustrators follow your example.Doctor Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00974676564979594076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265792817762899253.post-43091422374507206202011-02-14T09:58:53.410-05:002011-02-14T09:58:53.410-05:00Wes, those words are truly some of the kindest tha...Wes, those words are truly some of the kindest that this project has ever received. I've mentioned before how it was intimidating at times because so many giants of the art world have lent their talents to illustrating the book. Frank Stella, Leonard Baskin, Rockwell Kent, Benton Spruance, Bill Sienkiwicz, and the list goes on and on. I knew my efforts were nowhere near as good as theirs, but I did hope to be able to add at least something small to the greater body of work on Melville. Knowing I have been able to make the book "new" again for someone who has already read it and already loves it is a profound honor. Thank you.Matt Kishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17854685960260054407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265792817762899253.post-71380462497692547562011-02-14T09:56:39.063-05:002011-02-14T09:56:39.063-05:00Benjamin, that was wonderful to read because I had...Benjamin, that was wonderful to read because I had so hoped to make this final page something beautiful. I am so glad you wrote that.Matt Kishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17854685960260054407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265792817762899253.post-67817737672837682052011-02-14T09:55:38.838-05:002011-02-14T09:55:38.838-05:00Buck, thank you, I'll really miss your comment...Buck, thank you, I'll really miss your comments because they always seemed to sum things up almost perfectly in so few words. That's not easy to do, and I have a lot of respect for that.Matt Kishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17854685960260054407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265792817762899253.post-8122183910942936772011-02-14T09:55:00.789-05:002011-02-14T09:55:00.789-05:00Charlie, best of luck, and I mean that sincerely, ...Charlie, best of luck, and I mean that sincerely, on your own endeavor. Send me an email and let me know what it is so I can share a link, if you're okay with that.Matt Kishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17854685960260054407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265792817762899253.post-70156716024409488592011-02-14T09:54:17.471-05:002011-02-14T09:54:17.471-05:00D'Arcangelo, thank you very much for finding m...D'Arcangelo, thank you very much for finding me and for sticking around through the second half. I truly appreciate everyone who visited.Matt Kishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17854685960260054407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265792817762899253.post-53472604880240734442011-02-14T09:53:45.018-05:002011-02-14T09:53:45.018-05:00Titus, I was able to take both pieces out of my po...Titus, I was able to take both pieces out of my portfolios and place them side by side, and it was actually rather moving. I think they would make a fantastic diptych, framed and hanging on wall somewhere.Matt Kishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17854685960260054407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265792817762899253.post-82218494489415320252011-02-14T09:52:48.516-05:002011-02-14T09:52:48.516-05:00Indeed, Keith. This is really the way it had to en...Indeed, Keith. This is really the way it had to end, and I think it is perfect and fitting.Matt Kishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17854685960260054407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265792817762899253.post-27902409701757828232011-02-14T09:52:25.544-05:002011-02-14T09:52:25.544-05:00Thank you Joe, it was exhilarating to complete the...Thank you Joe, it was exhilarating to complete them. I was so worried I would be losing steam and limping to the end, but I seemed to be filled with an almost unholy energy that pushed me right to the final pages.Matt Kishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17854685960260054407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265792817762899253.post-10805544522467841932011-02-14T09:51:35.122-05:002011-02-14T09:51:35.122-05:00John, thank you. At times, the solitude of working...John, thank you. At times, the solitude of working on this was so great that I felt a great deal like that line. Those who have visited this blog and followed along were a kind of lifeline, always reminding me that there was, happily, a world outside the studio door.Matt Kishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17854685960260054407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265792817762899253.post-34239967027385911742011-02-14T09:50:32.353-05:002011-02-14T09:50:32.353-05:00Imagined Icebergs (what an incredible name, by the...Imagined Icebergs (what an incredible name, by the way) I agree wholeheartedly. The final line is so deeply moving that I actually have a difficult time discussing it vocally without feeling a bit tight in the chest and slightly choked up. Such a brilliant way to end the journey.Matt Kishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17854685960260054407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265792817762899253.post-41843301931829495002011-02-14T09:47:10.678-05:002011-02-14T09:47:10.678-05:00Thank you Good Doctor, it really did turn out to b...Thank you Good Doctor, it really did turn out to be something special I think. I am glad I did it.Matt Kishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17854685960260054407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265792817762899253.post-67880826150120091742011-02-14T09:46:44.312-05:002011-02-14T09:46:44.312-05:00Lizzy, I will definitely be in touch! I owe you an...Lizzy, I will definitely be in touch! I owe you an email as I write this, so expect that soon. At the risk of sounding brash, this is certainly not the last thing I will attempt artistically, so I hope you'll continue to check in and see what I am doing from time to time.Matt Kishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17854685960260054407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265792817762899253.post-87574409813434707842011-02-06T18:41:09.040-05:002011-02-06T18:41:09.040-05:00Hi Matt,
Thanks for everything. You have done some...Hi Matt,<br />Thanks for everything. You have done something great here. I have shared it with my friends and students over the months. I love this book and you have made it new for me. <br />Best, <br />WesWes Shermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07837839580444823850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265792817762899253.post-38522480054476633912011-02-01T00:23:07.941-05:002011-02-01T00:23:07.941-05:00Ah, a beautiful finale.Ah, a beautiful finale.Ben Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03800127501735910966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265792817762899253.post-32230228544523986472011-01-31T10:10:45.069-05:002011-01-31T10:10:45.069-05:00Perfect.Perfect.Buckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17834360422359513050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265792817762899253.post-75397199619245918962011-01-31T10:08:09.280-05:002011-01-31T10:08:09.280-05:00Congratulations. I'm going to miss the update...Congratulations. I'm going to miss the updates, but I'm heading off for a project of my own, now.<br /> <br />Thanks, and I'm looking forward to the book!Charlie van Becelaerehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13420949980134175482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265792817762899253.post-283295365074522402011-01-30T11:56:08.744-05:002011-01-30T11:56:08.744-05:00I got to watch the second half of your project unf...I got to watch the second half of your project unfold. Thanks for it all!D'Arcangelohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17889919115838861188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265792817762899253.post-10050651527142679762011-01-30T05:19:07.816-05:002011-01-30T05:19:07.816-05:00Yes. Particularly when the two are juxtaposed in y...Yes. Particularly when the two are juxtaposed in your head. What a closing.Titushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16380213493011623153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265792817762899253.post-76977230626354181322011-01-29T17:52:53.863-05:002011-01-29T17:52:53.863-05:00A fitting end.A fitting end.keithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14433553216500131553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265792817762899253.post-21603997146803144252011-01-29T16:53:52.904-05:002011-01-29T16:53:52.904-05:00It's exhilarating to see your last page Matt, ...It's exhilarating to see your last page Matt, congratulations!Joe Kuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11240666310090831790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265792817762899253.post-5889471283334508422011-01-29T15:28:41.443-05:002011-01-29T15:28:41.443-05:00"And I only am escaped alone to tell thee...&..."And I only am escaped alone to tell thee..."<br /><br />Well done, Matt.Odyzeus!https://www.blogger.com/profile/08733818326999868887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265792817762899253.post-14608946918724322242011-01-29T14:17:01.447-05:002011-01-29T14:17:01.447-05:00My favorite line from the book: a beautiful ending...My favorite line from the book: a beautiful ending, a contender for the best last line of a novel ever.<br /><br />I've really enjoyed following your progress. I'm going to miss the daily updates! Here's hoping I'm able to snag a couple of pieces when they finally go on sale...Imagined Icebergshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851233258714115251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265792817762899253.post-52684681605761151512011-01-29T11:35:26.942-05:002011-01-29T11:35:26.942-05:00My hat is off to you.My hat is off to you.The Good Doctorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14929483029769516929noreply@blogger.com