Sam English – The Life, Work, and Times of an Artist
By Sam English and Ann Dallman
Sam English has wanted to put together a coffee table book of his art for many years. And Sam, being the creative artist he is, wanted this book to “be fun” for his readers, something they could enjoy looking at as they appreciated his art.
Sam is also well known for his work in the recovery movement and is tireless in spreading the word that addictions (alcohol, drugs, etc.) can be overcome. That message is woven beautifully throughout the pages.
The book features more than 85 reproductions of this premiere artist’s poster prints. But, art, and artwork spanning this artist’s significant career of more than 30 years, is the focal point of the book. Its 160 color pages are filled with “the life and times” (and art!) of Sam English.
"It’s been my experience as an urban Indian to experience inter-tribalness through urban areas. I try not to paint one tribe, I’m not into painting one tribe. I see more and more inter-tribalness in Indian country and on reservations because of our young people experiencing the journey outside of Indian country into the world.
We should be out into the world. It’s part of the continuation of a sober journey, a responsible journey, going beyond the tragedy of American Indian history, the tragedy of colonization, the tragedy of the onslaught of Christianity, the tragedy of boarding school issues, the tragedy of trying to change who we are."
~ Sam English
How To Get A Copy
This beautiful book with more than 85 reproductions of his poster prints and other works is now available. Send a check or money order for $43.99, includes $3.99 shipping, to Sam English Art, P.O. Box 38, Quinnesec, MI 49876. The book is also available at bookstores and at Amazon.com. Dealers wanted, and this book is also available for fundraising for school libraries or other organizations. Contact us at info@samenglishart.com.
Schools and Libraries -- Apply For A Free Copy
Through a generous grant from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation, approximately 300 school or community libraries serving American Indian students will receive a copy of the new book, SAM ENGLISH, THE LIFE, WORK & TIMES OF AN ARTIST by Sam English & Ann Dallman. The book will be sent at no charge, with no charge for shipping or handling.
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Ann Dallman, friend of the artist Sam English, was the major force behind the compiling, editing, and authoring of this book.
During her 15 years as an English teacher at the Hannahville Indian School, Ann compiled students’ works and published/edited The Hannahville Poets book.
Ann has won numerous awards for her own writings and has presented her work at several national conferences. She is a former newspaper and magazine editor and photographer. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (Journalism Education) and received her Master’s in Secondary Education / Reading from Viterbo University. She resides in Menominee, MI.
