When the town's beloved paint maker is accosted by the same people who cherished his work, he is regrettably forced to make drastic changes to accommodate their wishes. The Paintmaker's Tale is one of joy, satisfaction, betrayal, and revenge. Society will never be the same, due to the solution that was conjured up and spread across the town. This tale was taken directly from John's book of short stories, and was shortened, and splashed with eye-catching, bright colored illustrations that will appeal to both youngsters and adults.