Untold New Mexico [Paperback]

Jason Silverman (Author), Bill Richardson (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2006

This entertaining collection explores some of the forgotten moments and people who have defined New Mexico--and America. From Dennis Hopper to Hispanic civil rights hero Dennis Chávez, Buddy Holly to Martha Graham, Native American artists to Spanish conquistadores, basketball to boxing, volcano experts to Pueblo activists, and from Roswell's alien party to Santa Fe's Indian Market, Untold New Mexico offers a relevant and fascinating tour through New Mexico's history. With its stories of mavericks and innovators--Igor Stravinsky, Pancho Villa, and Wile E. Coyote all make appearances--Untold New Mexico will surprise and move you, revealing some of the many ways New Mexico has carved its special place in American culture and history. Also included are commentaries and contributions from Leonard Maltin, Peter Fonda, Jon Bowman, Kathryn Flynn, Steve Terrell, Quintina Deschenie and Larry Crumpler.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...good fun and gives a real insider's view of the state." -- The New Mexican, May 21, 2006

"A collection of essays about lesser-known figures in and fascinating aspects of New Mexico history." -- Albuquerque Tribune, July 20, 2006

"Appealing, wide-ranging collection of New Mexico stories." -- Albuquerque Journal, July 20, 2006

"Insightful collection of essays." -- SantaFean, December 2006

"Silverman's style is entertaining." -- Author's Den, October 8, 2006

About the Author

Bill Richardson (Foreword) was elected Governor of New Mexico in 2002. He served for fifteen years as New Mexico's Representative in the Third Congressional District, as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations in 1997-8 and as Secretary of the Department of Energy from 1998-2001. Governor Richardson has been nominated several times for the Nobel Peace Prize. Jason Silverman (author) is an award-winning journalist who has written for Wired magazine, the Austin Chronicle, The Santa Fean, Time Out New York, Southwest Art and Utne Reader and in books including The Critical Guide to Contemporary North American Directors and The World Is a Text (Longman). His articles have been translated into eight languages. He also is an independent film curator.

Product Details

• Paperback: 188 pages
• Publisher: Sunstone Press (March 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0865344930
• ISBN-13: 978-0865344938
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,432,710 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Enchanting Read, February 8, 2007

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Gil Garduno "Gil" (Rio Rancho, NM) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Untold New Mexico (Paperback)

Jason Silverman has authored a marvelous compendium of stories that illustrate just a few of the reasons New Mexico is the Land of Enchantment. I read it twice within a day of purchasing it and look forward to Jason writing additional volumes. An outstanding book!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Untold New Mexico, November 4, 2006

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La Senora "La Senora" (Yorktown Hts, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Untold New Mexico (Paperback)

This book was a fun way to get a dose of New Mexico history...the more colorfull aspects of a beautiful state!! I was able to "time travel" there in the comfort of my home. Worth the read and worth the price!!