UP FRONT
Some of you may be wondering if the cover of such a catalog can be considered art. In other words, does it belong on THE FRONT
PAGE of this journal? In my opinion...the answer is a definite yes!
The wish book catalog covers, including the one on this 1967 edition, were creatively photographed and many of the toys inside its
pages were quite imaginative, allowing young minds to explore worlds beyond their own. Isn't that what art encourages you to do?!
Regarding the September/October issue...By The Dawn's Early Light...I tried to be politically neutral when addressing the election.
Apparently, I succeeded, if the FEEDBACK comments we received are any indication. Some of these are featured on the
FEEDBACK page. As always, we value what our readers have to say. If you haven't contributed your comments yet, we encourage
you to do so.
Finally...and in keeping with wishes...I will close this UP FRONT with my annual wish for the new year. Though the outcome of my
positive hopes in past issues have fallen far from the mark, I remain a naive optimist. What can I say? I'm an artist!
And so, as 2024...a year that has shown itself to be full of anger, division and hostility...comes to a close, it is my sincere wish that
2025 will be filled with peace, harmony and compassion, and that artists everywhere will be inspired to create (through their works
of art) a greater sense of hope in the world!
I hope that you all have a peaceful Holiday Season...and a happy and healthy New Year!
Until we connect again…
Douglas Schwartz, Publisher and Editor
PAGE of this journal? In my opinion...the answer is a definite yes!
The wish book catalog covers, including the one on this 1967 edition, were creatively photographed and many of the toys inside its
pages were quite imaginative, allowing young minds to explore worlds beyond their own. Isn't that what art encourages you to do?!
Regarding the September/October issue...By The Dawn's Early Light...I tried to be politically neutral when addressing the election.
Apparently, I succeeded, if the FEEDBACK comments we received are any indication. Some of these are featured on the
FEEDBACK page. As always, we value what our readers have to say. If you haven't contributed your comments yet, we encourage
you to do so.
Finally...and in keeping with wishes...I will close this UP FRONT with my annual wish for the new year. Though the outcome of my
positive hopes in past issues have fallen far from the mark, I remain a naive optimist. What can I say? I'm an artist!
And so, as 2024...a year that has shown itself to be full of anger, division and hostility...comes to a close, it is my sincere wish that
2025 will be filled with peace, harmony and compassion, and that artists everywhere will be inspired to create (through their works
of art) a greater sense of hope in the world!
I hope that you all have a peaceful Holiday Season...and a happy and healthy New Year!
Until we connect again…
Douglas Schwartz, Publisher and Editor
I hope you are all doing well.
The SPOTLIGHT in this issue of Artists Are Always Right is especially nostalgic and comforting for
me. As comforting, in fact, as a fluffy kitten or a warm puppy! Wow! You can't get much more
comforting than that!
Featuring some of the songs, movies, television specials and visual works of art that celebrate what
I consider to be the most magical time of the year, the SPOTLIGHT is entitled...A Christmas Issue.
Like I said, it is especially nostalgic for me because I will be highlighting holiday songs, movies, etc.
from the past that reside within some of my earliest memories, and perhaps yours as well!
THE FRONT PAGE features an appropriate image for a Christmas issue...namely the Sears
Christmas catalog...also known as the Sears Wish Book. First published and mailed out to eager
kids (and adults alike) in 1933, the pages of this annual catalog were filled with a treasure trove of
wish-fulfilling toys and other holiday gift items.
The SPOTLIGHT in this issue of Artists Are Always Right is especially nostalgic and comforting for
me. As comforting, in fact, as a fluffy kitten or a warm puppy! Wow! You can't get much more
comforting than that!
Featuring some of the songs, movies, television specials and visual works of art that celebrate what
I consider to be the most magical time of the year, the SPOTLIGHT is entitled...A Christmas Issue.
Like I said, it is especially nostalgic for me because I will be highlighting holiday songs, movies, etc.
from the past that reside within some of my earliest memories, and perhaps yours as well!
THE FRONT PAGE features an appropriate image for a Christmas issue...namely the Sears
Christmas catalog...also known as the Sears Wish Book. First published and mailed out to eager
kids (and adults alike) in 1933, the pages of this annual catalog were filled with a treasure trove of
wish-fulfilling toys and other holiday gift items.