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Billion Dollar Painter
- The Triumph and Tragedy of Thomas Kinkade, Painter of Light
- Narrated by: Jim Meskimen
- Length: 9 hrs and 29 mins
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- Tyehimba Jahsi
- 04-29-15
Excellent Book, Excellently Performed!
So eye-opening. The man's paintings are now ten times more powerful in my mind now that I understand his rise, his struggles, his creative mindset and energy, the role others played in his life and art business, and above all, the contrast between his triumphant artist spirit and inner weaknesses that finally brought him down. Very humbling and enlightening. And the Audible narration was superb!
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- Julie B
- 11-12-14
Very enlightening - pun intended
If you could sum up Billion Dollar Painter in three words, what would they be?
More Tragedy than Triumph
What other book might you compare Billion Dollar Painter to and why?
Can't think of one
Have you listened to any of Jim Meskimen’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
Not that I know of. I thought his performance was very good. I don't remember much about it which is what makes it good. What should be remembered is the story, not the narrator. If they can fade into the background, or seem as if the author is talking to you, I think that is a successful narration.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
It just made me sad. What a waste of talent.
Any additional comments?
I really enjoyed hearing about the life of Thomas Kinkade. I watched his rise and fall but I didn't really know the whole story. I certainly had never heard he was an alcoholic. I thought the fact that the book was written by a friend who saw much of what happened first hand made it a better book. He was able to portray Thomas Kinkade in an honest and sympathetic way. Even if you aren't that familiar with Thomas Kinkade's art it is a story worth telling and listening to. It is sad to say that so many creative people have problems in business and in their personal life.
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- 07-15-16
WOW- very good and very bad at the same time
Would you try another book from G. Eric Kuskey and/or Jim Meskimen?
no
What could G. Eric Kuskey have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?
Find an editor, then listened to her. Stop repeating, not only events, but the exact terms and overwrought adjectives used to describe them. Stop writing a non-fiction book in the prosaic language of Steinbeck. It was a pistol in the hands of a toddler. You used omniscient narration in a non-fiction book, in scenes at which you were not even present, describing the inner thoughts and feelings of characters in absurd flowery detail. Stop ignoring redundancy and alliteration: "my empathic pang of the pain...".
Have you listened to any of Jim Meskimen’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
Very good narration.
Could you see Billion Dollar Painter being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?
Danny McBride
Any additional comments?
This was a very interesting and well structured non-fiction story, but you'll have to sift through a cluttered "swap meet" of silly writing to find it. Virtually no editing seems to have been done. Some motifs were repeated four or five times using the exact same language. The POV flopped from omnisciently describing the inner emotions of a character alone to a suddenly austere, first-person witness blithely unaware of another's motives. The story was good. The audible performance too. But my god, the repetition. And also the repetition. And did I mention the...
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- Richard W.
- 06-30-15
A wonderful telling of a tragic story
The story gives an insider's view of Thomas Kinkade. It was well crafted and I appreciate the story being told by someone who was there rather than someone' account based on news reports and a few interviews. Jim Meskimen is a masterful narrator who conveys a story with clarity and warmth. He is one of the best.
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- Karen Jaikowski
- 07-17-15
Thomas Kinkade the Artist Religious Hypocrite
Wow what a Messed up Artist!!!! A total hypocrite who touted religious paintings yet cheated and ripped off people...The guys who worked with him who preached Christian beliefs partied with him and never stopped him. I more than ever dislike this Artist and cannot understand why his wife even put up with the total lie.
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- Mascote99
- 02-26-23
Good listen
I enjoyed the brevity of the storytelling here, good narration, and very interesting story about a mediocre ‘method’ painter and alcoholic who made an obscene amount of money. Tragic and compelling - seemed like a very interesting guy despite his demons.
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- Gr8pnut
- 12-26-22
Fascinating and balanced
I admit I downloaded this book with less than generous intentions, coming from a formal art education. The author was a close friend for many years to Thomas Kinkade, and presented both a loving and balanced view of his life and behaviors. I also came away with a better understanding, and more respect for the artwork, which I also admit, would have described as schlocky in the past. The book gave me a lot to think about and I appreciated other views of what Art is all about.
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- Sandra E Adkins
- 05-07-22
Ugh
Hero worship, sugar coated bio full of denial and excuses for making obscene amounts of money from unknowledgeable people
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- jwj
- 03-02-22
Fascinating character study of flawed man
Very insightful. Had no idea the kind of demons Kinkade fought during his career. Definitely a cautionary tale for the dangers of not truly living up to one's ideals (and the destructive power of corporate greed...)
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- Louis
- 02-07-22
Fascinating story needed an editor
This is quite a ride and well performed. Unfortunately the book is sometimes repetitive and meandering. A good editor could have helped it.
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- RWL
- 01-11-23
Well written, well narrated, incredible true story
I'm not a fan of Thomas Kinkade paintings, but this is one of the best books I've listened to about an artist and the business of art. It is a biography by someone who knew the artist well, along with insights into how his company was managed (or mismanaged).
Astounding amounts of money involved, some astoundingly bad management decisions and ultimately tragic (for many people).
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- Julie Artist
- 03-04-18
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There are very few audio books I have listened to more than once; I have listened to this three times now. The story is both fascinating and tragic, a story of an artist with great talent and success but also a story of human frailty and self doubt. There were two versions of Thomas Kinkade, the first was the carefully crafted public image and the second one haunted by insecurities and darker thoughts. Thomas Kinkade was the richest and most successful ever living artist yet many people haven’t heard of him. This is a story that proves happiness comes from within, and money and success are only external. Ultimately if you can’t accept yourself life will always be difficult. Despite having it all it wasn’t enough, hard to listen to but well written.
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- Anonymous User
- 03-10-22
Interesting Topic. Poor execution.
The story is intriguing but the author finds every opportunity to say:
1 - Thomas Kinkaide was a well-meaning nice guy
2 - I did nothing wrong or illegal
3 - Everybody who met Kinkaide loved him
The book is tedious at points, well performed but heavily biased. Kinkaide allowed his company to deceive people so he could drink himself into an early grave. Make a good documentary thou.
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- Narrated by: George Newbern, Elisabeth Rodgers
- Length: 5 hrs and 16 mins
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With $1,500 and no business experience, Mel and Patricia Ziegler turned a wild idea into a company that would become the international retail colossus Banana Republic. Reimagining military surplus as safari and expedition wear, the former journalist and artist created a world that captured the zeitgeist for a generation and spoke to the creativity, adventure, and independence in everyone.
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Caveat Emptor: The Secret Life of an American Art Forger
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Forgery to Story Telling
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When he retired as the chief security officer of New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art, John Barelli had spent the better part of 40 years responsible not only for one of the richest treasure troves on the planet, but the museum's staff, the millions of visitors, as well as American presidents, royalty, and heads of state from around the world. For the first time, John Barelli shares his experiences of the crimes that occurred on his watch, the investigations that captured thieves and recovered artwork....
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This story of the Elgin marbles re-creates in full detail "the greatest art theft in history." Almost 200 years after they were "purchased" from Greece, the finest and most famous marbles of antiquity still remain a burning issue. This compelling, controversial story of the Elgin marbles re-creates in full and colorful detail "the greatest art theft in history", a steamy tale of obsession, intrigue, adultery, and ruin.
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Fascinating
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Far Memory
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- Narrated by: Mil Nicholson
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"From early childhood, often to my extreme discomfort, I was sometimes aware beyond the usual range of the five senses. I tried to ignore the implications of this awareness, but it was too insistent; so in an attempt to understand what was happening I laboriously trained the faculty of far memory. This book describes, among other things, how I did so and what happened to me as the result."
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I had no idea about this author..!!
- By Abby on 01-15-21
By: Joan Grant
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Ashley Rhodes-Courter spent nine years of her life in 14 different foster homes. As her mother spirals out of control, Ashley is left clinging to an unpredictable, dissolving relationship, all the while getting pulled deeper and deeper into the foster-care system. In this inspiring, unforgettable memoir, Ashley finds the courage to succeed - and in doing so, discovers the power of her own voice.
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Been there, done that
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Wild Company
- The Untold Story of Banana Republic
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- Narrated by: George Newbern, Elisabeth Rodgers
- Length: 5 hrs and 16 mins
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Overall
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With $1,500 and no business experience, Mel and Patricia Ziegler turned a wild idea into a company that would become the international retail colossus Banana Republic. Reimagining military surplus as safari and expedition wear, the former journalist and artist created a world that captured the zeitgeist for a generation and spoke to the creativity, adventure, and independence in everyone.
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