Yes, folks, it's time to begin clearing an honored spot on your coffee table! Chris Merritt's much anticipated book on Knott's Berry Farm is just months away now. If you enjoyed the 'E Ticket' and books like Disneyland 'The Nickel Tour' expect something pretty darn special with 'Knott's Preserved'.Okay, now to help get in the mood for this coming treat, how about we share some very old Paul Von Klieben work?
One of the oldest Paul Von Klieben pieces we've found to date is this 1928 woodcut art print of the Onstott Cooper Shop in New Salem Ill. It was here that a young Abraham Lincoln studied by the light of burning wood shavings (but you all knew that from history class, no doubt). Von Klieben would go on to become a popular Hollywood artist and, under Walter Knott's supervision, serve as one of the principal designers of Knott's ghost town. Thank goodness these two great men met.
One of the oldest Paul Von Klieben pieces we've found to date is this 1928 woodcut art print of the Onstott Cooper Shop in New Salem Ill. It was here that a young Abraham Lincoln studied by the light of burning wood shavings (but you all knew that from history class, no doubt). Von Klieben would go on to become a popular Hollywood artist and, under Walter Knott's supervision, serve as one of the principal designers of Knott's ghost town. Thank goodness these two great men met.
All the fine and fascinating details involving Von Klieben's amazing work with Walter Knott will be represented in the upcoming book. And like Hench and Ryman's legendary connection to the success of the Disney parks, a new name will become familiar to every Knott's loving fan. Deservedly so!
Have a great weekend, folks!
--- Ken
10 comments:
I'm looking forward to Chris's new book, sounds marvelous! Interesting about Von Klieben, I had heard the name before but didn't make the connection.
Wasn't Merritt's Knott's book supposed to have come out years ago? I'll believe it when I see it.
First of all, Von Klieben is a cool name! And the woodcut is very nice too. He sure helped to make Knott's the place that we all loved so much.
Anonymous, be patient, the book is coming. Remember, the more time spent on it, the better it will be.
That illustration on the cover is terrific. Hope the rest of the book is as great.
Rest assured, Tris, the cover is just a taste of what's inside. What I've seen is phenomenal.
And anonymous, prepare to believe.
Berm, try to curb your man-crush.
Well, I'm looking forward to reading the book when it comes out, whenever that may be...
Hope to see it soon---
Thanks!
Great post! Information about Paul Von Klieben seems to be pretty hard to come by although his contribution to Ghost Town (and Calico) was enormous. I hope to learn a lot more about him in Chris's book when it comes out.
Thanks - as always Ken!
I guess "Anonymous" has had great luck with all their publishers on the many books they have written.
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