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Unremembered Book 2

Actors, Artists, Entertainers & Influencers

At the outset of the twentieth century, aspiring painters, sculptors, and photographers converge on Paris, the center of the art world, to hone their craft, while in New York and London theater managers and popular actors of the day present the latest stage productions to enthusiastic crowds. Meanwhile, the prospects of war in Europe loom menacingly just over the horizon. Like other enterprises, the future of the entertainment industry, while thriving, braces for the impact of a conflict that will eventually affect both sides of the Atlantic.

It’s against this uncertain backdrop that Ken Zurski, author of the award-winning Unremembered, provides another fascinating look at once-famous people that are now mostly forgotten by time. From influential theater-types to groundbreaking artists to far-reaching visionaries, this new collection of Unremembered tells a story of connections and consequences that once again reminds us that the people we meet and the friendships we keep not only change lives, but history as well.

FEATURING
Mrs. Pat Campbell
Kathleen Bruce Scott
Isadora Duncan
Edward Steichen
Loie Fuller
Sada Yacco
Charles Frohman
George Kessler
Charles Klein
Maud Allan
Edward M. House
Pauline Chase
David Belasco
Maude Adams
Mary Garden
Ellen Terry
James M. Barrie
Harry Gordon Selfridge
Gaby Deslys
Mary Desti
Rita Jolivet
Felix Nadar
Oscar Hammerstein I
Justus Miles Forman

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SRP: $18.95 paperback, $25.95 hardcover

Page Count: 264

Publication Date: 19 September 2022

ISBN-10: 1956872116 paperback, 1956872531 hardcover

ISBN-13: 978-1956872118 paperback, 978-1956872538 hardcover

About the Author

Ken Zurski is a longtime broadcaster, author and speaker based out of Peoria, Illinois. A native of the Chicagoland area and a veteran of radio news, Ken released his first book, The Wreck of the Columbia, in 2012. Peoria Stories is his second book, Unremembered is his third, and Unremembered Book 2 is his fourth. Ken resides in Morton, Illinois with his wife Connie, two children, Sam and Nora, and dog Molly.

Reviews

“Zurski’s skill involves intertwining characters into a continuous narrative that makes for an immersive reading experience.” —Steve Tarter, Peoria Magazine (print image here)

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“Brilliant… Ken Zurski’s great gift as a storyteller is that he presents as a chronicler of personal histories that have been muted by the veil time. Once the reader is drawn in, however, we are surrounded by the flesh and blood of his subjects, their plots and passions, their loves and losses, the very fire of their lives which leads us to a renewed but once again shocking realization that some very significant parts of everything we consider to be our unique reality has been forged by all that came before. Much of our ‘here’ stands on the foundation built by those who well preceded us and our ‘now’ is more fleeting and borrowed than we might comfortably wish to comprehend within the daily practice of our lives.… What’s fascinating about Ken’s journey is that he’s managed to merge his instinct for journalistic inquiry with the desire to tell campfire stories that have never before been told.… I didn’t want this book to end.… The irony of Unremembered is that you won’t soon forget it.” —Bill Thill, producer, director, writer & industry podcaster

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“Zurski’s meticulously compiled book offers a one-of-a-kind, vivid look at western theater entertainment from the 1800s to the mid-1900s, with beautiful photographs of entertainers and influencers as well as extensive references to books, newspapers, and other documents…As a musician and entertainer, the main message I took away from the book was that doing what I love and creating memorable experiences for myself and others make life worthwhile, no matter what time or place one finds themselves in.” —Foluso Falaye, Readers’ Favorite

“This is not a biography but a one-of-a-kind book to explore history like never before.… I loved the way Ken Zurski interweaved the lives of the many historical figures you meet in these pages and how often it is enough to mention one person while talking about another to start telling their story too. Despite this amount of information, the general picture is clear and never confusing and the book is delightful. Zurski took me on an exciting and well-documented journey, and I hope this is possible for many more readers.” —Astrid Iustulin, Readers’ Favorite

“The author has delved into the history of the arts, bringing back to life key figures who somehow slipped through the cracks of recognition. The characters are thoroughly researched and brought to life with the fine-tuned skill of a seasoned storyteller. Complete with photographs, short biographies, and anecdotes of a bygone era, the author leads the reader from one engaging story to the next, bringing together many key characters from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, people, known and unremembered, who made their mark on the creative world around them. This is a fascinating read that will intrigue both those who study history in the arts and those who have a compelling interest in the arts.” —Emily-Jane Hills Orford, Readers’ Favorite

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