wickedwahine11
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Recently someone posted on Chuck Moore's Facebook page that they would be interested in a coffee table style book showcasing photos of some of Chuck's ukes. Since my bachelor's degree is in journalism, and I currently edit books for a publishing company, I volunteered to work on the project.
I recently visited Chuck's house so we could discuss the project further. I want to first point out this project is fan-driven, not Chuck driven. He is the most humble guy around, and this is not an ego boost for him. If anything, we are having to try to convince him to do it.
I want to point out that this is a project in progress, and there is no projected end date for publication, as Chuck feels some of his best work is ahead of him. In addition, it will not be merely a coffee table book photo pictorial as we plan to do interviews with owners, as well as in depth interviews showcasing the build process and telling the story of Moore Bettah ukuleles and life as a luthier of custom instruments.
That is where MB owners come in. Even though the book may not be completed for a while, I was telling Chuck that a lot of his MB story is based in the stories of his owners. And since time passes, and folks can move on I wanted to capture as many stories as possible for this book project.
If you are a MB uke owner, and would like to be interviewed about your ukulele and/or your relationship with Chuck, please PM me your email address. All of these interviews will be conducted via email through a set of written questions that you may complete and email back to me.
Last, a note: I know Moore Bettah ukes are beloved by many people, and not by others. Life would be boring if we all liked the same things. That being said, I would like to request that those that would use this thread to bash MB ukes, Chuck, or MB uke owners I would like to request you remember the old adage, "If you have nothing nice to say..." It certainly is your prerogative to not buy a MB, or this book. But please don't rain on the parade of those that do not share your unenthusiasm.
I recently visited Chuck's house so we could discuss the project further. I want to first point out this project is fan-driven, not Chuck driven. He is the most humble guy around, and this is not an ego boost for him. If anything, we are having to try to convince him to do it.
I want to point out that this is a project in progress, and there is no projected end date for publication, as Chuck feels some of his best work is ahead of him. In addition, it will not be merely a coffee table book photo pictorial as we plan to do interviews with owners, as well as in depth interviews showcasing the build process and telling the story of Moore Bettah ukuleles and life as a luthier of custom instruments.
That is where MB owners come in. Even though the book may not be completed for a while, I was telling Chuck that a lot of his MB story is based in the stories of his owners. And since time passes, and folks can move on I wanted to capture as many stories as possible for this book project.
If you are a MB uke owner, and would like to be interviewed about your ukulele and/or your relationship with Chuck, please PM me your email address. All of these interviews will be conducted via email through a set of written questions that you may complete and email back to me.
Last, a note: I know Moore Bettah ukes are beloved by many people, and not by others. Life would be boring if we all liked the same things. That being said, I would like to request that those that would use this thread to bash MB ukes, Chuck, or MB uke owners I would like to request you remember the old adage, "If you have nothing nice to say..." It certainly is your prerogative to not buy a MB, or this book. But please don't rain on the parade of those that do not share your unenthusiasm.
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