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Bookshelf bookshelf H orace Mann School celebrates our many alumni authors in this column, and by showcasing alumni-written books in the olshan lobby of the School’s Mullady Hall. please share news of a new book you or another alum has written. The alumni House and Development office makes every effort to keep up-to-date on the most recent publications by alumni. Keep us posted at 718-432-3453 or alumni@horacemann.org. if you would like to purchase any of the books noted here, a portion of the sales will benefit Horace Mann School when you shop through The General Store on www.Horacemann.org. iron Man: the art of iron Man the Movie Hc (iron Man) by ruwan Jayatilleke ’92, Jeff Youngquist Marvel Comics, December 3, 2008 the silent Man By alex Berenson ’90 Putnam, February 2009 it’s been a rough few years for cia agent John Wells: The undercover work in afghanistan and pakistan, the attack on the United States, the chinese plot that could have led to war. introduced in berenson’s first book The Faithful Spy, readers reconnected with him again in the alumnus’ second book, The Ghost War. in The Silent Man we find Wells exhausted, his nights filled with disturbing dreams. but he knows he has no time for that. He has made many enemies, and the world won’t stay quiet for long. nevertheless, Wells is not prepared for what is about to happen. He and his colleague—and fiancée—Jennifer exley, are driving into work when traffic comes to a standstill, due to accidents on both bridges into Washington. a pretty big coincidence, he thinks, beginning to get a bad feeling—a feeling that only gets worse when he spots the red motorcycle zooming up between cars toward him. before the day is over, several people will be dead or severely injured, and Wells will be a man possessed. The attackers are russian, and it is to russia that Wells must follow the trail. He finds what he’s looking for—but also a great deal more. a plan of almost unimaginable consequences is in motion, and Wells has no idea if he has discovered it in time. The last few years have been rough, but the next few weeks will be much, much worse. real-world threats, authentic details, a scenario as dramatic as it is chillingly plausible, The Washington Post described alex berenson’s new novel as another “timely reminder of the extremely precarious way we live now.” My case rests B.H. Friedman ’43 Provincetown arts Press; June 23, 2009 in b.H. Friedman’s My Case Rests we meet actor/singer/dancer Tony baldwin, who was born antonio cristoforo baldini, in new york’s little italy in 1928, to an immigrant family on the fringes of organized crime. Tony, good-looking and a talented singer, romanticizes the dangerous lives of his brothers. Upon their violent deaths he turns away from the past, lands the lead in a broadway musical, and falls in love with its wealthy producer, priscilla poyncroft porter. However, as Tony’s charmed life and marriage soon begin to unravel, he finds himself drawn to a mysterious, matchstick violin made by a prisoner, and to his memories of the seductive lives of his brothers. His past, and present, begin to catch up with him. Soon, with the help of therapist Dr. norma Mellows, he finds himself making a case to fight for his freedom and true identity. a comprehensive, behind-the-scenes look at the blockbuster “iron Man” movie, ruwan Jayatilleke’s ’92 book features exclusive content, from concept art and armor design, to unreleased stills and a glimpse at the creative process. it’s everything you wanted to know about the making of the movie from all the key players, including Jon Favreau, Stan Winston, Marvel’s Kevin Feige, and more! This book contains concept art, photographs, paintings, storyboards, and depicts miniatures and live models. The main artists involved were ryan Meinerding and phil Sanders. The drawings are detailed to the nuts and bolts. The evolution of “iron Man” from concept to movie can be clearly seen, from the first concept art right down to the life-size cast created. The drawings for the environment, props and gadgets include renderings of Tony Stark’s house, his workshop and the arc reactor. The last part of the book contains storyboards and pre-vis plates—or 3D storyboard screenshots. also discussed is the story development and the challenges to shooting the movie. a window in My kitchen Sam Messiter ’46 northshire Press, 2008 “Just twenty-five miles from eight million people in this not-so-country country, Where one hour would take me back To chewy bagels, fire hydrants, cast iron traffic lights… …away from palladian windows, Faux-gothic pillars and cutesy, Downstairs guest bathrooms, Tucked under stairwell eaves… …i cling to whatever reality i bring with me from Manhattan.” —Greenwich Overnight COnTinuES On PaGE 48 h 46 Horace Mann Magazine Fall 2009 http://www.Horacemann.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Horace Mann Magazine - Fall 2009

Horace Mann Magazine - Fall 2009
Contents
Letters
Greetings from the Head of School
Greetings from the Director of Development
Enter Laughing: the Humor of Horace Mann School
News of the School
Alumni Council Corner
Bookshelf
Class Notes
Memorials
Philanthropy and You

Horace Mann Magazine - Fall 2009