Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Pittsburgh’s bragging rights documented
Pittsburgh Courier: "The nonfiction book “Pittsburgh Born, Pittsburgh Bred” is full of biographical information on celebrated personalities from a variety of eras connected to the Steel City. Created in honor of Pittsburgh’s 250th birthday, the book was published by the Senator John Heinz History Center and co-authored by C. Prentiss Orr, Abby Mendelson and Tripp Clarke."
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With Pittsburghs 250th birthday coming up I wouldn’t be surprised to see a lot more products like this. It’s going to be a good time to make money off of Pittsburgh pride. I also foresee a good amount of money available for anyone who can handle a PAR can.
I think its great to publish a book about all the people of fame who came from Pittsburgh. I had no idea so many well-known people had ties to the city. I don't really agree with it being called "bragging rights" though, because that gives the impression that Pittsburgh has nothing to offer but these people who are famous.
- Megan Spatz
I'm brand new to the Pittsburgh scene and its extremely obvious right from the start that even just in the art world, that Pittsburgh is steeped in talent. I have no idea why this city happened to end up as artistic as it is but it was in fact one of the driving factors that caused me to apply to CMU in the first place. This book does seem rather interesting but some of it looks like pointless name dropping. I think I would enjoy a book that just discussed artists and theatres who's work was inspired or cultivated by the city rather than just the stuff generated by people who passed through at one point in their lives or another.
-Michael
Money maker. I'm just really confused as to why I wasn't interviewed. Maybe they already know so much about me that they didn't need an interview. I don't know, I might actually buy this. It's one of those bathroom books that you can appreciate for only as long as you can pee, but really enjoy when you need it the most.
I think it's a rather neat looking book, especially for someone related to the city themselves. What I like most about the book is that it seems to cover more than just the actors/actresses and singers/musicians. It actually wants to teach you about social advancement that prospered from Pittsburghers.(Is that what they are called?) I mean I'm ignorant with the history of the city but Carnegie is the only major figure I relate to it. It's about time Pittsburgh started showing off just what they spawned.
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