Author: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Publisher:
Genre: Arts & Photography
Release: Jan 1990 My Rating: 0
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Publisher:
Genre: Arts & Photography
Release: Jan 1990 My Rating: 0
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Author: Thomas B. Allen Et Al
Publisher: Nat'l Geographic Society
Genre: Arts & Photography
Release: Jan 1988 My Rating: 0
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Publisher: Nat'l Geographic Society
Genre: Arts & Photography
Release: Jan 1988 My Rating: 0
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Author: Stephen King
Publisher: Viking Adult
Genre: Arts & Photography
Release: Oct 1988 My Rating: 0
Summary: Gargoyles in their manifold glory, from the small, twisted and misshapen, to the majestic and terrible, this coffee table collection of the rooftop monsters of New York is highlighted by text composed by none other than Stephen King. A lovely and atmospheric gathering of these sculpted nightmares, captured at varying angles and conditions of shadow, light, and sometimes in the rain, deftly calculated to heighten the effect of staring these treasures almost in the eye. I find a lot of meaning in this book, too, because, knowing how much I love old stone sculptures and gargoyles and the like, my grandfather gave it to me as a gift while I was home on spring break from college in the year 2000, and it was the last time I ever got to visit him.
Publisher: Viking Adult
Genre: Arts & Photography
Release: Oct 1988 My Rating: 0
Summary: Gargoyles in their manifold glory, from the small, twisted and misshapen, to the majestic and terrible, this coffee table collection of the rooftop monsters of New York is highlighted by text composed by none other than Stephen King. A lovely and atmospheric gathering of these sculpted nightmares, captured at varying angles and conditions of shadow, light, and sometimes in the rain, deftly calculated to heighten the effect of staring these treasures almost in the eye. I find a lot of meaning in this book, too, because, knowing how much I love old stone sculptures and gargoyles and the like, my grandfather gave it to me as a gift while I was home on spring break from college in the year 2000, and it was the last time I ever got to visit him.
Author: H. Harvard Arnason
Publisher: Harry N Abrams
Genre: Arts & Photography
Release: Jan 1986 My Rating: 5
Summary: When the late H.H. Arnason wrote the first "History of Modern Art", he gently guided his readers through such comforting realms as impressionism and pointillism, eventually to deposit them in the unfamiliar territory of cubism, surrealism, and even--help!--abstract expressionism. Now, with the fourth edition of this groundbreaking book, Marla F. Prather, curator of 20th-century art at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., brings readers all the way into the l990s, a decade with precious few "isms" to serve as signposts. It's a long, long trip, one that should not be undertaken without this 850-page guidebook.
The thoughtful, readable, always illuminating text, which begins 150 years ago with Bouguereau's soupy pictures of cherubim, now ends with a haunting video-sound installation by Bill Viola. Although H.H. Arnason modestly wrote, "It must always be recognized that the words of the interpreter are at best only an approximation of the visual work of art," "History of Modern Art" has always done a terrific job helping the art-loving and art-curious alike understand what they're seeing. This edition, like its predecessors, is picture-packed, with 500 new illustrations joining the nearly 1,000 that have appeared before. "--Peggy Moorman"
Publisher: Harry N Abrams
Genre: Arts & Photography
Release: Jan 1986 My Rating: 5
Summary: When the late H.H. Arnason wrote the first "History of Modern Art", he gently guided his readers through such comforting realms as impressionism and pointillism, eventually to deposit them in the unfamiliar territory of cubism, surrealism, and even--help!--abstract expressionism. Now, with the fourth edition of this groundbreaking book, Marla F. Prather, curator of 20th-century art at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., brings readers all the way into the l990s, a decade with precious few "isms" to serve as signposts. It's a long, long trip, one that should not be undertaken without this 850-page guidebook.
The thoughtful, readable, always illuminating text, which begins 150 years ago with Bouguereau's soupy pictures of cherubim, now ends with a haunting video-sound installation by Bill Viola. Although H.H. Arnason modestly wrote, "It must always be recognized that the words of the interpreter are at best only an approximation of the visual work of art," "History of Modern Art" has always done a terrific job helping the art-loving and art-curious alike understand what they're seeing. This edition, like its predecessors, is picture-packed, with 500 new illustrations joining the nearly 1,000 that have appeared before. "--Peggy Moorman"
Author: Richard Bangs
Publisher: Taylor Pub
Genre: Arts & Photography
Release: Jan 1994 My Rating: 5
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Publisher: Taylor Pub
Genre: Arts & Photography
Release: Jan 1994 My Rating: 5
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Author: Scott Kelby
Publisher: New Riders Press
Genre: Arts & Photography
Release: Jul 2002 My Rating: 5
Summary: This book is like a nutritious dessert. For many people, the sidebar tips sprinkled throughout most software books are the best part, so much so that they read all of them first. "Photoshop 7 Killer Tips" is a whole book of cool sidebar tips--without the sidebars. It won't replace a good user manual and it may not have the best organization, but it'll certainly help make you a speedier and happier Photoshop user.
Tips cover a range of topics: type, layers, blending modes, Web graphics, color correcting, selections, and much more. They include undocumented shortcuts (like Shift-Delete to bring up the Fill dialog box) and so many why-didn't-I-know-this-sooner hints (like typing "d", "s", or "c" when in a Save dialog box instead of the respective buttons). Each tip can shave a few seconds to several minutes off of your work time, and impress friends and colleagues to boot.
Scott Kelby is a funny guy, but his writing isn't filled with the obnoxious kind of silly jokes that clog up text and make it take that much longer to get to the important information. Instead, he puts the jokes in out-of-the-way places like section headings and chapter intros. And, as opposed to most other books, these jokes are actually funny--a kind of snarky, "Mystery Science Theater 3000" kind of funny. For example, he writes, "Is this book for you? Are you kidding? This book is so for you that it secretly freaks you out."
And that's true. Anyone with even the most basic knowledge of Photoshop will feel a zing of excitement when they start reading these gems. You'll think, "Gosh, what a great idea. What will they think of next? A whole box of donut holes? Just the muffin tops?" And even though Kelby recommends reading this in front of your computer, "Killer Tips" will also come in handy in other rooms where people enjoy reading material while, ahem, sitting for short periods. Why waste a minute when you can learn how to make a "reusable diagonal guide"! "--Angelynn Grant"
Publisher: New Riders Press
Genre: Arts & Photography
Release: Jul 2002 My Rating: 5
Summary: This book is like a nutritious dessert. For many people, the sidebar tips sprinkled throughout most software books are the best part, so much so that they read all of them first. "Photoshop 7 Killer Tips" is a whole book of cool sidebar tips--without the sidebars. It won't replace a good user manual and it may not have the best organization, but it'll certainly help make you a speedier and happier Photoshop user.
Tips cover a range of topics: type, layers, blending modes, Web graphics, color correcting, selections, and much more. They include undocumented shortcuts (like Shift-Delete to bring up the Fill dialog box) and so many why-didn't-I-know-this-sooner hints (like typing "d", "s", or "c" when in a Save dialog box instead of the respective buttons). Each tip can shave a few seconds to several minutes off of your work time, and impress friends and colleagues to boot.
Scott Kelby is a funny guy, but his writing isn't filled with the obnoxious kind of silly jokes that clog up text and make it take that much longer to get to the important information. Instead, he puts the jokes in out-of-the-way places like section headings and chapter intros. And, as opposed to most other books, these jokes are actually funny--a kind of snarky, "Mystery Science Theater 3000" kind of funny. For example, he writes, "Is this book for you? Are you kidding? This book is so for you that it secretly freaks you out."
And that's true. Anyone with even the most basic knowledge of Photoshop will feel a zing of excitement when they start reading these gems. You'll think, "Gosh, what a great idea. What will they think of next? A whole box of donut holes? Just the muffin tops?" And even though Kelby recommends reading this in front of your computer, "Killer Tips" will also come in handy in other rooms where people enjoy reading material while, ahem, sitting for short periods. Why waste a minute when you can learn how to make a "reusable diagonal guide"! "--Angelynn Grant"
Author: Eric Scigliano
Publisher: Graphic Arts Center Publishing Company
Genre: Arts & Photography
Release: Jan 2002 My Rating: 5
Summary: Find your neighborhood or your school, perhaps a favorite park, when you look down through the camera of the groundbreaking aerial photographer Russ Heinl.
SEATTLE FROM THE AIR captivates the reader with the wildlife of Puget Sound, the delights of the Pike Place Market, and the zany architecture of the Experience Music Project. The charm and character of Seattle take on new dimensions with this sky-high perspective. Historical and current "then and now" photographs show the history of Seattle and the myriad ways the Emerald City has changed over the years. Award-winning writer Eric Scigliano offers fresh, personal insight and perspective into the highs and lows of the city. SEATTLE FROM THE AIR gives both visitors and confirmed Seattlites a fascinating view of one of the jewels of the Pacific Northwest.
Publisher: Graphic Arts Center Publishing Company
Genre: Arts & Photography
Release: Jan 2002 My Rating: 5
Summary: Find your neighborhood or your school, perhaps a favorite park, when you look down through the camera of the groundbreaking aerial photographer Russ Heinl.
SEATTLE FROM THE AIR captivates the reader with the wildlife of Puget Sound, the delights of the Pike Place Market, and the zany architecture of the Experience Music Project. The charm and character of Seattle take on new dimensions with this sky-high perspective. Historical and current "then and now" photographs show the history of Seattle and the myriad ways the Emerald City has changed over the years. Award-winning writer Eric Scigliano offers fresh, personal insight and perspective into the highs and lows of the city. SEATTLE FROM THE AIR gives both visitors and confirmed Seattlites a fascinating view of one of the jewels of the Pacific Northwest.