Recent Release, "The Artist in the Kitchen's Son," from Page Publishing Author Roy Podorson, Captures a Son's Vivid Memories of His Artistic Father in Post-War America
Roy Podorson has completed a new book, "The Artist In The Kitchen's Son": A Real-Life Journey from Beekman New York, in 1943 to Brighton Beach Brooklyn, in 1951 and Beyond, a tender memoir that transports readers back to the author's childhood during the war years. Beginning on a gentleman's farm in Beekman where air raid sirens punctuated daily life and a one-room schoolhouse awaited, Podorson paints an intimate portrait of his early years spent following his older sister Alice and waiting for his father's weekend arrivals laden with groceries from the city. When his family relocated to Brighton Beach in 1949, a new chapter unfolded—one filled with subway journeys to Union Square, the magical discovery of the Museum of Modern Art at age nine, and countless moments of wonder experienced through his father's creative lens.
Throughout his distinguished career as an art director in advertising spanning over four decades, Roy Podorson's professional path was fundamentally shaped by the artistic influences of his childhood. His work for legendary agencies including Doyle Dane Bernbach, Scali McCabe Sloves, and McCann Erickson on prestigious accounts such as Volkswagen, Volvo, and American Airlines demonstrates the creative foundation his father instilled in him. A graduate of the prestigious Pratt Institute and former instructor at Delaware College of Art and Design, Podorson channels his lifelong passion for visual storytelling into this reflective narrative, weaving his personal history with the broader cultural landscape of twentieth-century New York.
"The Artist In The Kitchen's Son" reveals the profound impact of paternal influence, artistic mentorship, and the formative power of memory. Readers will encounter vivid scenes—from a freight train barreling through his bedroom window to the acrobatic clown at the circus that came to town in Poughkeepsie New York who stacked fifteen chairs high before tumbling down. Beyond these enchanting episodes lies a deeper exploration of how a father's culinary artistry and creative passion shaped a son's worldview, introducing him to modernist masterpieces like Alexander Calder's mobiles, Edvard Munch's The Scream, and the wonderous Frank Lloyd Wright exhibit The Mile-High Tower at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. This resonant account celebrates the intersection of domestic life, cultural awakening, and the enduring legacy of parental love.
"Writing this memoir allowed me to honor my father's legacy and revisit the magical moments that defined my childhood," said author Roy Podorson. "I hope readers will connect with the universal themes of family, creativity, and the transformative power of exposure to art and culture."
Published by Page Publishing, Roy Podorson's nostalgic work offers readers an intimate glimpse into a vanishing era of American life. Through his eloquent storytelling, audiences will discover how childhood experiences and paternal guidance continue to reverberate through a lifetime.
Readers who wish to experience this evocative work can purchase "The Artist In The Kitchen's Son" at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble. For additional information or media inquiries, contact Page Publishing at 866-315-2708. About Page Publishing: Page Publishing is a traditional, full-service publishing house that handles all the intricacies involved in publishing its authors' books, including distribution in the world's largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not mired in logistics like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and so on. Page's accomplished writers and publishing professionals allow authors to leave behind these complex and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com.