msnbc.com: Arts, books, more http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3104201/ns/entertainment-arts_books_more/ Msnbc.com is a leader in breaking news and original journalism. Copyright 2009 msnbc.com en-us http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/SiteManagement/SiteWide/Images/msnbc_logo.gif msnbc.com http://www.msnbc.msn.com/ Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:57:01 GMT News 60 3 generations of Wyeths to be sold in NYC This oil painting by N.C. Wyeth titled ""For a mile, or thereabouts, my raft went very well," that illustrated an edition of "Robinson Crusoe," is part of three generations of Wyeth artworks that will be auctioned Dec. 2 sale at Christie's in New York City.Works to be auctioned next month include 14 original oil canvases by N.C. Wyeth that were used to lavishly illustrate the classic adventure tale of "Robinson Crusoe."



N.C. Wyeth - New York City - Shopping - Painting - Crafts]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34132305/ns/entertainment-arts_books_more/ AP/Christie's This oil painting by N.C. Wyeth titled ""For a mile, or thereabouts, my raft went very well," that illustrated an edition of "Robinson Crusoe," is part of three generations of Wyeth artworks that will be auctioned Dec. 2 sale at Christie's in New York City.


]]> Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:19:59 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34132305/ns/entertainment-arts_books_more/ Charis Wilson, photographer’s muse, dies at 95 Wilson was Edward Weston's model, muse, driver and companion from 1934-1945. She is the subject of some of his most famous pictures, including "Nude in the Doorway."<br clear="all"/> <img src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?kw=" align="absmiddle" /> <a href='http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=bfd2a8f3fc0a3b71155a18fcdf612b9e&p=64&kw=Photographer'>Photographer</a> - <a href='http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=bfd2a8f3fc0a3b71155a18fcdf612b9e&p=64&kw=Model'>Model</a> - <a href='http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=bfd2a8f3fc0a3b71155a18fcdf612b9e&p=64&kw=Edward+Weston'>Edward Weston</a> - <a href='http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=bfd2a8f3fc0a3b71155a18fcdf612b9e&p=64&kw=Photography'>Photography</a> - <a href='http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=bfd2a8f3fc0a3b71155a18fcdf612b9e&p=64&kw=Adult'>Adult</a> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34135796/ns/entertainment-arts_books_more/ Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:51:23 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34135796/ns/entertainment-arts_books_more/ Real ‘Alice in Wonderland’ book to fetch $150K A copy of the book "Through the Looking Glass, and What Alice Found There" that belonged to the British girl, Alice Liddell, who inspired author Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland" is shown in this undated publicity photograph. A copy of the book "Through the Looking Glass, and What Alice Found There" that belonged to the British girl who inspired author Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland" will be sold at an auction next month, the company behind the sale said on Monday.





Lewis Carroll - Alice's Adventures in Wonderland - Through the Looking-Glass - Author - Art]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34125598/ns/today-today_books/ Reuters A copy of the book "Through the Looking Glass, and What Alice Found There" that belonged to the British girl, Alice Liddell, who inspired author Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland" is shown in this undated publicity photograph.


]]> Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:28:32 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34125598/ns/today-today_books/ Tim Burton — the artist — is now on display Nov. 23: Director Tim Burton talks about rediscovering any of the paintings and drawings included in the exhibit of his work at New York’s Museum of Modern Art. (NBC News Web Extra)This is not an average trip to the art museum. The fantastical MoMA collection includes more than 700 pieces — paintings, sketches and sculptures ’ from director Tim Burton’s films and abandoned projects. 



Mark Levinson - Michigan Humane Society - Chris Young - Working Girl - Human resources]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34066688/ns/entertainment-arts_books_more/ NBC News Web Extra Copyright msnbc.com 2009 Nov. 23: Director Tim Burton talks about rediscovering any of the paintings and drawings included in the exhibit of his work at New York’s Museum of Modern Art. (NBC News Web Extra)


]]> Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:11:15 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34066688/ns/entertainment-arts_books_more/ NPR’s Carl Kasell to leave ‘Morning Edition’ Nov. 23: Carl Kassel of Morning Edition on NPR has announced he's stepping down. NBC’s Brian Williams reports.  (Nightly News)The 75-year-old Kasell has done the newcast during NPR’s flagship morning program since its inception 30 years ago. NPR says he will give his last broadcast on Dec. 30.



National Public Radio - Morning Edition - Carl Kasell - Radio - Arts]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34111884/ns/entertainment-arts_books_more/ Nightly News Copyright msnbc.com 2009 Nov. 23: Carl Kassel of Morning Edition on NPR has announced he's stepping down. NBC’s Brian Williams reports.  (Nightly News)


]]> Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:49:09 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34111884/ns/entertainment-arts_books_more/ Michael Jackson ‘Opus’ book offers rare images In this publicity image released by OPUS Media Group, two pages from the picture book, "The Official Michael Jackson Opus," is shown. The publication is the only one officially sanctioned by the Jackson estate. "The Official Michael Jackson OPUS" is the only publication officially sanctioned by Jackson's estate. The book contains unseen images of Jackson and also has essays about the superstar written by friends and those who worked with him over the years.



Michael Jackson - United States - Religion and Spirituality - Christianity - Presidents]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34106512/ns/today-today_books/ AP In this publicity image released by OPUS Media Group, two pages from the picture book, "The Official Michael Jackson Opus," is shown. The publication is the only one officially sanctioned by the Jackson estate.


]]> Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:17:42 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34106512/ns/today-today_books/ ‘The Gates’ co-artist Jeanne-Claude dies Artists Christo, left, and his wife Jeanne-Claude discuss their art project "The Gates, Central Park, New York, 1979-2005" as they walk in New York's Central Park in january 2005.Wife of Christo helped create fabric-draped installation in Central Park.





Christo & Jeanne-Claude - Gates - Central Park - Art - Business]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34040658/ns/entertainment-arts_books_more/ AP file Artists Christo, left, and his wife Jeanne-Claude discuss their art project "The Gates, Central Park, New York, 1979-2005" as they walk in New York's Central Park in january 2005.


]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:54:23 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34040658/ns/entertainment-arts_books_more/ Colum McCann wins national award Colum McCann, winner of the 2009 National Book Award for Fiction for his book "Let the Great World Spin," speaks at the National Book Awards on Nov. 18, 2009, in New York.‘Let the Great World Spin’ takes top prize for fiction writing



Let the Great World Spin: A Novel - Arts - Literature - National Book Award - Great World Spin]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34036895/ns/today-today_books/ Tina Fineberg/AP Colum McCann, winner of the 2009 National Book Award for Fiction for his book "Let the Great World Spin," speaks at the National Book Awards on Nov. 18, 2009, in New York.


]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:54:49 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34036895/ns/today-today_books/ ‘The Carrie Diaries’ book cover revealed Who was Carrie Bradshaw before “Sex and the City”? Soon you'll be able to find out. Author Candace Bushnell's next novel, “The Carrie Diaries,” will detail Bradshaw's early relationships and career as well as her first love.The teen prequel reveals Carrie Bradshaw’s life before “Sex and the City.”



Carrie Bradshaw - Sex & The City - Sexuality - Advice - Sarah Jessica Parker]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33988947/ns/today-today_entertainment/ Harper Collins Who was Carrie Bradshaw before “Sex and the City”? Soon you'll be able to find out. Author Candace Bushnell's next novel, “The Carrie Diaries,” will detail Bradshaw's early relationships and career as well as her first love.


]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:38:18 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33988947/ns/today-today_entertainment/ American artist Irving Kriesberg dies at 90 American painter Irving Kriesberg has died in New York City. He combined intense abstract colors with human and animal elements.<br clear="all"/> <img src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?kw=" align="absmiddle" /> <a href='http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=a54e5d9a54b2d2028d0d2eaf8de5f835&p=64&kw=New+York+City'>New York City</a> - <a href='http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=a54e5d9a54b2d2028d0d2eaf8de5f835&p=64&kw=Artist'>Artist</a> - <a href='http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=a54e5d9a54b2d2028d0d2eaf8de5f835&p=64&kw=New+York'>New York</a> - <a href='http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=a54e5d9a54b2d2028d0d2eaf8de5f835&p=64&kw=United+States'>United States</a> - <a href='http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=a54e5d9a54b2d2028d0d2eaf8de5f835&p=64&kw=Metro+Areas'>Metro Areas</a> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34019221/ns/entertainment-arts_books_more/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:27:49 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34019221/ns/entertainment-arts_books_more/