It Happened in Woodstock by Anita Smith, Blelock

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It Happened in Woodstock is based on the town's first history by Anita Miller Smith. It tells the story of the legendary town through lively tales of Indian lore, farmers' encounters with witches, and anecdotes from the early days of the art colony. The book places in perspective the generation-defining Woodstock Festival of 1969 in a remarkable "Psychic Portrait." It was recently re-released by WoodstockArts to honor the centennial Byrdcliffe arts and crafts colony. The book's appeal rests in its quirky art folio design. It is completely executed in reverse lithography (white text on cobalt blue) and the book comes with post and screws to allow the reader to remove any of the 70 illustrations from the book and thumbtack them up in the home or office. The woodcuts, halftones, paintings and art reproductions are by such well-known artists as George Bellows, John F. Carlson, Ethel Magafan and Henry Mattson.

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Filled with delightful old photos of artists at work and play, charming woodcuts and fascinating tales told in the tone of an eager village gossip who delights in the foibles of her fellow residents, this tribute to the place that was and is Woodstock has a place on the bookshelf of anyone who cherishes not only the events that happened but the spirit behind them.