Dancing Barefoot
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Dancing Barefoot is a book of memoirs written by writer
and actor
Wil Wheaton
, and illustrated by illustrator
Ben Claassen III.
In Spring of 2003 Wheaton founded the independent publishing company Monolith Press, and released the book (ISBN 0-9741160-0-9). Most of the entries are extended versions of his online weblog entries at his website, Wil Wheaton Dot Net.
Wheaton sold out three printings in four months, and in Winter 2003, the book's success caught the eye of publisher Tim O'Reilly
, who signed Wheaton to a three book contract. O'Reilly Media
acquired Dancing Barefoot, and released Wheaton's extended memoirs, Just a Geek
in Spring of 2004.
O'Reilly's website describes Wheaton's book thus:
The title of the book is taken from a song of the same name
written and recorded by Patti Smith
. The song appears on the 1979 Patti Smith Group album, Wave.
Writer
A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....
and actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
Wil Wheaton
Wil Wheaton
Richard William "Wil" Wheaton III is an American actor and writer. As an actor, he is best known for his portrayals of Wesley Crusher on the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation, Gordie Lachance in the film Stand by Me and Joey Trotta in Toy Soldiers...
, and illustrated by illustrator
Illustrator
An Illustrator is a narrative artist who specializes in enhancing writing by providing a visual representation that corresponds to the content of the associated text...
Ben Claassen III.
In Spring of 2003 Wheaton founded the independent publishing company Monolith Press, and released the book (ISBN 0-9741160-0-9). Most of the entries are extended versions of his online weblog entries at his website, Wil Wheaton Dot Net.
Wheaton sold out three printings in four months, and in Winter 2003, the book's success caught the eye of publisher Tim O'Reilly
Tim O'Reilly
Tim O'Reilly is the founder of O'Reilly Media and a supporter of the free software and open source movements.-Life and career:...
, who signed Wheaton to a three book contract. O'Reilly Media
O'Reilly Media
O'Reilly Media is an American media company established by Tim O'Reilly that publishes books and Web sites and produces conferences on computer technology topics...
acquired Dancing Barefoot, and released Wheaton's extended memoirs, Just a Geek
Just a Geek
Just A Geek is a book of memoirs written by actor and author Wil Wheaton. It was published in 2004.In the book, he talks about life before and after Star Trek: The Next Generation. Many parts of the book are derived from posts to his blog....
in Spring of 2004.
O'Reilly's website describes Wheaton's book thus:
The title of the book is taken from a song of the same name
Dancing Barefoot
Dancing Barefoot is a book of memoirs written by writer and actor Wil Wheaton, and illustrated by illustrator Ben Claassen III.In Spring of 2003 Wheaton founded the independent publishing company Monolith Press, and released the book...
written and recorded by Patti Smith
Patti Smith
Patricia Lee "Patti" Smith is an American singer-songwriter, poet and visual artist, who became a highly influential component of the New York City punk rock movement with her 1975 debut album Horses....
. The song appears on the 1979 Patti Smith Group album, Wave.
External links
- Dancing Barefoot official page at Monolith Press
- O'Reilly website