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by Kaj Johansson, Peter Lundberg, Robert Ryberg
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Wiley (2002-12-04)
ISBN: 0471273473
EAN: 9780471273479
Dewy Decimal #: 808
Hardcover: 315 pages
SKU: 102008012
Condition: Used: Good
Comments: ...no markings or highlighting in text...edge wear on cover
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An introductory textbook covering all aspects of print production and manufacturing. The printed page is still the most common product of graphic design work, making it essential that designers and illustrators understand the production and printing process. And as more and more print material is finding a dual-use in electronic formats (Web, ebooks, motion-graphics using Flash, etc.), it has become even more important that designers understand the impact their design decisions have on the feasibility of re-purposing their work for various media.
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happy
Rating  (5)
Date: 2008-10-02
the book was everything they said it would be. arrived earlier than expected in very good condition!
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Beautiful Print & Design, Horrible Typos!
Rating  (2)
Date: 2008-10-01
The book is full of wonderful information that any graphics student/enthusiast should know, but EVERY page it seems has HUGE typos. Some words are even the complete wrong word "dot" instead of "does" or "pwdr" instead of "powder". This book isn't that expensive, but when I'm learning something or referring to a book for information (instead of the unreliable internet) I want to be confident in the information I am gathering. Due to the many typos I am not always sure their information is right. On a happier note, the print quality is awesome and the design work is something I would expect a graphics book to look like. So, 4 1/2 stars on the graphics side, 1 star on the grammatical portion and 3 on the info only because I am not always so confident in the information.
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good book, bad trasnslation
Rating  (4)
Date: 2008-09-15
This book offers tons of good information in a nicely designed format, but you can tell it has been translated into English. The grammar is terrible and there are misspelled running rampant throughout the pages. I'd recommend it, but be aware that some of the passages are hard to interpret because of the language barrier.
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Book was not proofread
Rating  (1)
Date: 2008-02-18
2 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
Absolutely every chapter has at least 10 misspellings or grammatical errors in it. It is quite funny how in the first chapter they stress how important it is to proof copy before it goes to the printer. Maybe the authors or the publisher need to read the book themselves. It is a very dry book and each chapter covers the main points with in the first few pages then repeats the topics over and over again through out the rest of the chapter. I would not recommend this book unless the person does not mind being distracted by misspelling, grammatical errors, and repetition.
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WAY TO HARD TO READ, DISAPPOINTED
Rating (2)
Date: 2007-10-01
2 out of 3 customers found this reveiw helpful
This book has a ton of great information, and has been very helpful. But I have to agree that it is filled with typos, which makes them look bad. BUT the HUGE problem with this book it the text is too freaking small. These
idiot 's should have known this being graphic designers/printers, it is SO hard to read. They made the text at about a 9 or 10 point. And no, I am not farsighted, or really old and can't see, I am a young graphic designer, but find it VERY hard to read this text.
Because of this I wouldn't reccommend this book, find a different book that knows how to spell, and knows not to make the reading text a 9 point
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by James Kochalka
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Top Shelf Productions (2007-03-28)
ISBN: 1891830856
EAN: 9781891830853
Dewy Decimal #: 741
Paperback: 192 pages
SKU: 093008071
Condition: Used: Very Good
Comments: ...no markings or highlighting...light shelf wear on cover
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Kochalka invented the daily diary comic strip, spawning a grass roots comix movement that has swept across the globe. Every day Kochalka draws a little comic strip about something that happened to him that day. As simple as that concept might seem, in Kochalka's hands it becomes something astounding and surprising; wickedly funny at times and deeply moving at others. This volume prints all the strips from 2004 and 2005 in gorgeous full-color.
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Great cartoons
Rating (5)
Date: 2007-12-16
I had no appreciation for this comic book artist before an instructor "forced" us to read it. Boy am I glad he did! This is the bomb... flowing, magical little stories. Gifted in drawing expressions!
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A Beautiful Celebration Of Life
Rating (5)
Date: 2007-03-15
2 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
James Kochalka draws his comics in a minimalist fashion. At the same time, it could be argued that his American Elf strip is therefore closer to the artistry of the form - each pen stroke is closer to the original eye-to-hand portrayal than the most refined comic strip panel ever could be. Or at least, that's the overwhelming impression upon the reader (who frequently feels as if the same task could easily be replicated by him/her, yet so rarely is able to capture any such essence present in a single Kochalka panel).
To those unfamiliar with American Elf, it is best described as a daily comic strip diary of James Kochalka's life as lived through his surrogate character, "Magic Boy." Magic Boy is an elf whose life parallels that of Mr. Kochalka, from shared homestead, occupation, family, and even name. Though fully aware of the strip's presence in their daily lives, the characters in American Elf live "outside" the realm of the strip. From day to day, the predictability of the strip's format never denigrates into predictability of content - a one-liner from Kochalka's wife is given the same treatment as a close friend's wedding, an acknowledgment that even the most special days in a life are comprised of exactly the same units of time, though that day's events and emotions aren't subject to the same rules.
In short, American Elf is a celebration of life - and not just the happy, memorable bits. Rather than a self-absorbed look into his own daily accomplishments and observations, Mr. Kochalka presents some of the less-than-glamorous moments as well; a chat over the coffeepot, or a trip to the toilet, or a stroll along Lake Champlain, or a display of temper.
American Elf Book 2 varies from the epic Book 1 in two ways: it is vastly thinner than the original, and it is in full colour on glossy paper stock. That is not to say that Book 2 is inferior in any way. The colour artwork featured in this second book highlights the emotions captured in each strip, subtly stimulating a kind of visual euphoria. Though the book is comprised primarily of previously-released material (on the author's website), in many ways American Elf Book 2 is the superior format. The primary reason is that the paper format directly involves the reader, drawing him/her much closer to the source material, and thereby the artist's original sketchbook, providing a small feeling of exhilaration not otherwise present in electronic form.
Familiarity with James Kochalka's prior work is not necessary for a full, satisfying read (though it does enhance the experience). A beautiful book all on its own, American Elf Book 2 does not provide an intricate story line, nor a resolution with the final panel on the final page. On finishing the book, the reader is simply concluding the last strip (drawn on December 31st, 2005). But that's the essence of a human life after all, isn't it?
Based on its merits and creativity alone, this is one of the most important comic books ever presented in the independent realm. As for the element of human spirit celebrated herein - there simply is no method by which to measure. And the gratification bestowed upon the reader is unlike that of any other comics experience.
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by Ashley Jackson
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Dalesman Publishing Co Ltd (2000-04-28)
ISBN: 1855681803
EAN: 9781855681804
Hardcover: 143 pages
SKU: 091308032
Condition: Used: Good
Comments: ...no markings or highlighting...minor wear on dustjacket
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by Ashley Jackson
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Dalesman Publishing Co Ltd (2000-04-28)
ISBN: 1855681803
EAN: 9781855681804
Hardcover: 143 pages
SKU: 091308032
Condition: Used: Good
Comments: ...no markings or highlighting...minor wear on dustjacket
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by Connie Sheerin
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Sterling (2001-12-31)
ISBN: 0806929677
EAN: 9780806929675
Dewy Decimal #: 717
Hardcover: 128 pages
SKU: 103008007
Condition: Used: Good
Comments: ...no markings or highlighting...minor wear on dustjacket
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Don't ever throw out a broken glass, bowl, or piece of pottery, when you can recycle them into beautiful mosaic crafts. Over 25 projects will add charm to all your outdoor settings! Picture a mosaic Buddha or frog centering a quiet garden space. Or, transform your outdoor dining area with friendly mosaic table and chairs, serving carts and trays. Then choose among a welcome sign, chiminea, tabletop fountain, stepping stone path, gazing balls, and garden statues
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Fun projects, impressive results.
Rating (4)
Date: 2002-08-24
22 out of 22 customers found this reveiw helpful
While it is nice to see the completed projects with full plans, the most important thing we took away from this book is technique. We feel we can pretty much mosaic anything that comes across our path now! As a result, we looked at a particularly ugly cement slab that was under an outside faucet and saw an opportunity. We mosaiced it (that's mom and her 7 year old) and it is now a focal point instead of a eye sore.If you're just getting started this is a great way to go. It worked with us!
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Let your creativity soar in the garden!
Rating (5)
Date: 2001-10-26
40 out of 41 customers found this reveiw helpful
This book is an excellent sequel to Ms. Sheerin's first offering, Mosaics In an Afternoon. If you haven't had the opportunity to peruse either book, you are missing out on the chance of a lifetime to add pizazz to your home!Most of the projects offered in this book would make excellent gifts, art pieces for sale, or decorations to grace your own home. Not only will you find the complete instructions for each project, you'll find informative lessons on how to be a mosaic designer yourself! Highly recommended book!
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by National Committee to Save Am
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams (1992-04-30)
ISBN: 0810931745
EAN: 9780810931749
Dewy Decimal #: 790.1320973
Hardcover: 216 pages
SKU: 093008058
Condition: Used: Good
Comments: exlibrary copy in great condition with the usual markings and stickers and protective cover
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Although a vast amount of our country's art and antiques is still in private hands, most books on conservation and maintenance have been written for professional curators and museum staff members. This handy and eminently readable volume is the first comprehensive, practical care guide aimed at the average person. 118 illustrations, 50 in full color.
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Professional Help for the Private Collector
Rating (5)
Date: 2000-01-23
This book was assigned reading in the Museum Studies program I completed several years ago. I found it to be very readable and useful. It is geared to the person who is serious about preserving the treasures he or she has collected or inherited. Among its lessons is the fact that virtually everything we do to maintain our everyday household objects is not appropriate for objects that we would like to see survive for the long term. This book provides valuable guidance on what can be done to preserve the objects we value most. Today, I am a curator of a diverse museum collection, and still find this book helpful and a good refresher.
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Excellent for museum professionals without experience
Rating (4)
Date: 1998-10-21
12 out of 12 customers found this reveiw helpful
I'm purchasing my second copy of Caring for Your Collections. I am the curator of a house museum with a very diverse collection and I have found this to be a handy reference guide with easy to follow instructions for dealing with a wide variety of materials.
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by William Vaughan, Peter Wegmann, Matthias Wohlgemuth, Margarita Russell, Germany) Altes Museum (Berlin, National Gallery (Great Britain) (Contributor: Franz Zelger) (Corporate Author: Stiftung Oskar Reinhart) (Corporate Author: Los Angeles County Museum of Art)
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Harry N Abrams (1994-04)
ISBN: 0810964325
EAN: 9780810964327
Dewy Decimal #: 759.3074
Hardcover: 280 pages
Edition: 1st
SKU: 030608010
Condition: Used: Acceptable
Comments: SOME WRINKING PAGES AND CREASES ON COVER. CORNERS SHOW WEAR. HAS HAD SOME MINOR MOISTURE EXPOSURE. NO STAINS. MINOR WARPING.
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by William Vaughan, Peter Wegmann, Matthias Wohlgemuth, Margarita Russell, Germany) Altes Museum (Berlin, National Gallery (Great Britain) (Contributor: Franz Zelger) (Corporate Author: Stiftung Oskar Reinhart) (Corporate Author: Los Angeles County Museum of Art)
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Harry N Abrams (1994-04)
ISBN: 0810964325
EAN: 9780810964327
Dewy Decimal #: 759.3074
Hardcover: 280 pages
Edition: 1st
SKU: 030608010
Condition: Used: Acceptable
Comments: SOME WRINKING PAGES AND CREASES ON COVER. CORNERS SHOW WEAR. HAS HAD SOME MINOR MOISTURE EXPOSURE. NO STAINS. MINOR WARPING.
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by Ilona Katzew
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Yale University Press (2004-05-10)
ISBN: 0300102410
EAN: 9780300102413
Dewy Decimal #: 757.097209033
Hardcover: 256 pages
SKU: 050108005
Condition: Used: Good
Comments: ...No Underlining or Highlighting...minor wear on dustjacket
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The pictorial genre known as casta painting is one of the most compelling forms of artistic expression from colonial Mexico. Created as sets of consecutive images, the works portray racial mixing among the main groups that inhabited the colony: Indians, Spaniards, and Africans. In this beautifully illustrated book, Ilona Katzew places casta paintings in their social and historical context, showing for the first time the ways in which the meanings of the paintings changed along with shifting colonial politics. The book examines how casta painting developed art historically, why race became the subject of a pictorial genre that spanned an entire century, who commissioned and collected the works, and what meanings the works held for contemporary audiences. Drawing on a range of previously unpublished archival and visual material, Katzew sheds new light on racial dynamics of eighteenth-century Mexico and on the construction of identity and self-image in the colonial world.
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A gem of a book!
Rating (5)
Date: 2007-02-07
1 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
This book is written very nicely. The tone is very personnal and to an extent intimate. The difficult subject is treated very well. The painting reproductions are of great quality. The research is very complete.
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the best casta painting book in english
Rating (5)
Date: 2005-01-26
7 out of 7 customers found this reveiw helpful
I had been waiting for years for someone to put together a comprehensive book on the casta painting genre. The book contains many, many beautiful reproductions and there are even ones that I had not seen before. And Katzew's thesis on the subject puts together every other piece of information I have ever been able to find in one place and weaves in her own views. In todays society we can learn a lot about how we work in regards to race politics from casta painting and this book in particular.
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by Megan McKenna
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Orbis Books (2002-10)
ISBN: 1570754497
EAN: 9781570754494
Dewy Decimal #: 232
Paperback: 144 pages
SKU: 102908053
Condition: Used: Good
Comments: ...no markings or highlighting...minor wear on cover
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