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THE LIFE AND LOVES OF AN ARTIST
About The Author
PAUL & GAIL KING
Paul and Gail King, a husband-and-wife team, are the authors behind The Life and Loves of an Artist. For years, they immersed themselves in family lore, sifting through old photographs and historical records to piece together the remarkable true story of Roy E. King, a gifted American sculptor, and Nora Puntin, a Canadian-born Broadway dancer.
Through their writing, Paul and Gail don’t just tell events; they make palpable the passion, resilience and artistic imperative that defined Roy and Nora. It is a story they hope will inspire others, far more than being a family history. It is a reminder of the power of chasing your dreams and the lasting bond that art and love can forge.The Kings are preserving Roy and Nora’s heritage, which means they are also protecting the creative spirit and, more importantly, the minds behind the art.
About The Book
THE LIFE AND LOVES OF AN ARTIST
There were two very different people whose lives were brought together by art and a deep love for each other. This book tells their story. We follow Roy E. King, an American artist whose work is in public places all over the country, and Nora Puntin, a Broadway dancer born in Canada who made a name for herself in the 1920s and 1930s. The book uses history records, family stories, and private letters to show how they struggled, how they triumphed, and how loyal they were to each other.
This book is more than just a history. It goes from the big stars of Hollywood’s golden age to the hard times of the Great Depression. There were changes in the world. Many people can learn about a lost part of cultural past from this show. It also shows how creative, tough, and close families can be. It’s a touching story about how art and love can change a family’s life.
Voices of Experience
“This book is both intimate and sweeping. It’s a story of family, creativity, and courage told with warmth and respect. I finished it feeling inspired about my own life and the importance of following your passions.”
“Reading The Life and Loves of an Artist felt like stepping into a time machine. I could see Broadway lights, hear the music, and feel the chisel on stone. Paul and Gail King have preserved not just a story, but a world.”
“I expected a biography, but what I got was an experience.The writing is lively, honest, and beautiful. It's not enough to read about Nora and Roy; you live with them.
WHAT IS INSIDE THE STORY
The Life and Loves of an Artist tells the vivid story of the lives of two artists. The book tells the story of Nora Puntin from her childhood in Canada to her rise as a Broadway dancer, where she performs in famous shows and goes to Hollywood.It also traces Roy E. King’s path from a young sculptor in Virginia to a respected artist whose work appears on public buildings across the United States.
Along the way, you’ll see how world events, the First and Second World Wars, the Great Depression, and the golden age of Hollywood, shaped their lives. This is a book about love, art, and resilience, showing how two people built their dreams and passed down a creative legacy to the next generation.
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