Product Description

This is an international treasure trove of Lucy Maud Montgomery facts, memorabilia, articles, poems, pictures, and festivals. It portrays not only the beloved creator of the Anne of Green Gables stories, but also the young student at Dalhousie, the protective wife, social arbitor, cat lover, avid photographer, accomplished thespian. Over 100 articles and commentaries by Montgomery scholars, and enthusiasts (including Calvin Trillin, Carol Shields, Don Harron, Carolyn Stron Collins, Sandra Gwyn,Mary Rubio, Elizabeth Waterston, John Ferns, Mollie Gillen, and Elizabeth Epperly), plus a generous sample of Lucy Maud's own articles and letters provide a rich cornucopia of Montgomery lore for any reader interested in discovering the persona behind the Anne legend.Illustrated with over 500 duotone photographs.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1051642 in Books
• Published on: 1999-05
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 531 pages

From Library Journal
Scholarship has caught up with what thousands of readers already know: the work of Lucy Maud Montgomery is fascinating and rich and not only for children. As scholars study Anne of Green Gables and the rest of Montgomery's prolific output, they have found that the books often overshadow the author herself. These two works highlight both Montgomery and her creations, giving readers insight into the personality that created characters who have captured the imaginations of readers for generations. The fourth volume of the Journals (Oxford published Volume 1 in 1986 and Volume 3 in 1993) provides a fascinating look at a period in Montgomery's life that was full of fatalism, fear, and moments of joy. She suffered through the Depression, witnessed her husband's nervous breakdown (and feared her own), became the unwilling object of a troubled woman's love, and suffered the deaths of numerous friends and family. Although self-conscious about the public nature of these documents (she passed her journals to her son to be published at an appropriate time), she is remarkably candid about her thoughts and feelings in these entries. Montgomery was an accomplished photographer, and the photos she placed in her journals are reproduced here, giving readers a chance to see the people, landscapes, and cats she loved. The work is also an important source of information on the social and cultural history of Canada in this period. Perhaps of more interest to nonspecialists, and timed to coincide with the 125th anniversary of Montgomery's birth, the Album combines scholarly articles, reminiscences, biography, and information on "Anne" sites in a well-designed collection full of beautifully reproduced photographs and illustrations. Readers are given insight into Montgomery's life, her society, and her writing as well as information on the films, TV programs, musicals, discussion groups, fan clubs, and festivals that her work has inspired. Both books are recommended for academic and larger public libraries.AKaren E. Sadowski, Simmons Coll., Boston
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review
From Library Journal Scholarship has caught up with what thousands of readers already know: the work of Lucy Maud Montgomery is fascinating and rich and not only for children. As scholars study Anne of Green Gables and the rest of Montgomery's prolific output, they have found that the books often overshadow the author herself. These two works highlight both Montgomery and her creations, giving readers insight into the personality that created characters who have captured the imaginations of readers for generations. The fourth volume of the Journals (Oxford published Volume 1 in 1986 and Volume 3 in 1993) provides a fascinating look at a period in Montgomery's life that was full of fatalism, fear, and moments of joy. She suffered through the Depression, witnessed her husband's nervous breakdown (and feared her own), became the unwilling object of a troubled woman's love, and suffered the deaths of numerous friends and family. Although self-conscious about the public nature of these documents (she passed her journals to her son to be published at an appropriate time), she is remarkably candid about her thoughts and feelings in these entries. Montgomery was an accomplished photographer, and the photos she placed in her journals are reproduced here, giving readers a chance to see the people, landscapes, and cats she loved. The work is also an important source of information on the social and cultural history of Canada in this period. Perhaps of more interest to nonspecialists, and timed to coincide with the 125th anniversary of Montgomery's birth, the Album combines scholarly articles, reminiscences, biography, and information on "Anne" sites in a well-designed collection full of beautifully reproduced photographs and illustrations. Readers are given insight into Montgomery's life, her society, and her writing as well as information on the films, TV programs, musicals, discussion groups, fan clubs, and festivals that her work has inspired. Both books are recommended for academic and larger public libraries.AKaren E. Sadowski, Simmons Coll., Boston Reviewer: Daniel J. Smith (Cleveland, Ohio U.S.A.) If you are looking for a thoroughly researched and painstakenly complete volume on this author, look no further. This highly entertaining book is a must to all fans of the author, and gives many knew insights even to long time fans. I highly recommend it.

About the Author
Kevin McCabe received his Ph.D. in Roman Studies from MacMaster University,and has taught at the University of Regina, Nippissing University, and Brock University. He is the co-editor of Poetry of Lucy Maud Montgomery.Kevin lives in St. Catherines, Ontario with his wife and two daughters.

Alexandra Heilbron is Editor of The Avonlea Traditions Chronicle. Her work has appeared in such publications as Macleans, Toronto Free Press, and Kindred Spirits. Alexandra lives in Toronto, Ontario

Customer Reviews

Everything you wanted to know about L.M.Montgomery
If you are looking for a thoroughly researched and painstakenly complete volume on this author, look no further. This highly entertaining book is a must to all fans of the author, and gives many knew insights even to long time fans. I highly recommend it.

Everything- I mean EVERYTHING- about LMM (1st rate!!)
I was amazed at the depth of research, photos and overall information presented in this album. It leaves NO stone unturned in her personal and professional life and is an honest and fond tribute to such a unique woman. Can't recommend this book highly enough. I am a HUGE "Anne fan" and have read all of LMM's books and had VERY high expectations upon receiving this album. It surpassed them all. This is a true classic and one that you will open again and again thru the years.

lots of photos!
This book has the most complete collection of photos by and about L.M. Montgomery. It also contains text that explains each photo and has many interesting articles about Maud through the various stages of her life from beginning to end. There are also sections dedicated to film and other renderings of Anne, Emily, etc. This is a must-have for those interested in Anne of Green Gables or her creator.

David Rehak
author of "Love and Madness"