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Category Archives: Publications
The Little Prince
Happy birthday, Little Prince! 77 years ago today (April 6, 1943) Le Petit Prince was published in France. This star-carved gem of a book, which remains one of my heart-play favorites, bestowed a timeless message that continues to echo with … Continue reading
Moodscape
Down a lighted alley. From The Jackdaw and the Doll. Illustration by Izumi Yokoyama.
Posted in Artwork, Books, Press, Prose, Publications, Uncategorized
Tagged alley, ambient sitrrings, fable, izumi yokoyama, jackdaw and the doll, John Biscello, kafka, street scene
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Come Rain or Come Shine
Illustration from The Jackdaw and the Doll. A fable about love, compassion and the magic of storytelling, presently being illustrated by Izumi Yokoyama.
Posted in Artwork, Books, Press, Prose, Publications, Uncategorized
Tagged art inspires, come rain or come shine, fable, franz kafka, izumi yokoyama, jackdaw and the doll, love is real, storytelling
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City of Velvet Fog
Lamplit alley in the City of Velvet Fog. From The Jackdaw and the Doll.
Posted in Artwork, Books, Press, Prose, Publications, Uncategorized
Tagged Artwork, fable, franz kafka, izumi yokoyama, jackdaw and the doll, John Biscello, storytelling
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The Shroud
K’s personal “Boogeyman”: The Shroud. From The Jackdaw and the Doll.
Posted in Artwork, Books, Press, Prose, Publications, Uncategorized
Tagged Artwork, fable, franz kafka, izumi yokoyama, jackdaw and the doll, John Biscello, Prose, storytelling
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The Storyteller
Page from The Jackdaw and the Doll, a fable I wrote, which is being illustrated by Izumi Yokoyama. Inspired by a story about Franz Kafka.
Posted in Artwork, Books, Press, Prose, Publications, Uncategorized
Tagged Artwork, fable, franz kafka, izumi yokoyama, jackdaw and the doll, John Biscello, Prose, storyteller
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Review of Virtuoso
“But I see my mind’s asleep. Were it to remain wide awake from this point on, we should quickly arrive at the truth, which may well be all around us now (its angels weeping)!” — Arthur Rimbaud, A Season in Hell … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Press, Prose, Publications, Uncategorized
Tagged book review, John Biscello, novel, Prose, riot material, two dollar radio, Yelena Moskovich
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Bag o’ Rags Resurrected
On the next-to-last day of our campaign, we are proud to present an exclusive musical introduction to Adam Swanson playing the 1912 tune, “Bag o’ Rags” (composed by W.C. McKanlass), which was the theme song of the Keystone Kops. Troy … Continue reading
Posted in Audio, Cinema, photography, Press, Prose, Publications, Uncategorized, Video
Tagged adam swanson, Bag o Rags, ballad of the cuckoos, Cinema, durango, indie film, John Biscello, Keystone Kops, ragtime piano, sheet music, troy paff, vintage
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Welcome to the Dollhouse
Ballad of the Cuckoos is offering an intimate sneak-peek into “the room” in which our protagonists find themselves trapped. This small-scale model of the “Cuckoos Nest,” was created by my daughter, Sierra-Lindsey Biscello, who has been buiding custom-made dollhouses from … Continue reading
Stills from the Cuckoo Coop
Behind the scenes with “James” and “Marilyn.” Film stills from our Cuckoo rehearsal, improv playtime, and dance lessons. To find out more about our cinematic mission, or to become a supporter, click here.
