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Princeton University Press
Usually ships in 24 hours 『
Black--favorite color of priests and penitents, artists and ascetics, fashion designers and fascists--has always stood for powerfully opposed ideas: authority and humility, sin and holiness, rebellion and conformity, wealth and poverty, good and bad. In this beautiful and richly illustrated book, the acclaimed author ofBluenow tells the fascinating social history of the color black in Europe.
In the beginning was black, Michel Pastoureau tells us. The archetypal color of darkness and death, black was associated in the early Christian period with hell and the devil but also with monastic virtue. In the medieval era, black became the habit of courtiers and a hallmark of royal luxury. Black took on new meanings for early modern Europeans as they began to print words and images in black and white, and to absorb Isaac Newton's announcement that black was no color after all. During the romantic period, black was melancholy's friend, while in the twentieth century black (and white) came to dominate art, print, photography, and film, and was finally restored to the status of a true color.
For Pastoureau, the history of any color must be a social history first because it is societies that give colors everything from their changing names to their changing meanings--and black is exemplary in this regard. In dyes, fabrics, and clothing, and in painting and other art works, black has always been a forceful--and ambivalent--shaper of social, symbolic, and ideological meaning in European societies.
With its striking design and compelling text,Blackwill delight anyone who is interested in the history of fashion, art, media, or design.
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Linden Publishing
Usually ships in 1 to 4 months IPhone 3G used's review (A little out of date but helpful to have.) 『This book was written in the 60's and could use a revision. One thing that isn't bad but you should know is that the author is from Britain and he writes the book from the position of wood availability and use from a British point of view. This is not a drawback but when it comes to me getting or identifying woods I can get in Colorado (USA) it is a shift in perspective. If you are a novice woodworker or make simple items in your garage and don't need to know every detail about every wood species, I wouldn't invest the money in this one. If you are a serious woodworker and you are working with woods both domestic and exotic, this book would be nice to have around.』
(buy it---use it!) 『For anyone who is a woodworker by trade, this book is indespensable. The large color pictures of the wood allow you to show clients what the different species are without having to have lots of wood peices laying around cluttering the shop up. It is also very informative. While there are lots of species listed that i have never heard of, there is also a good description and usage list for each type of wood.』
(World Woods in Color) 『What made this book so great it is exactly what I was looking for. I'm a wood turner and I like to pass on the information about wood used in bowls customers purchase. The information also helps me with matching woods and finishing the product.
Steve Portrey』
(horrible shipping) 『Well, it's the middle of april and I ordered in February. I still don't have the book. Why pretend to have a book when there aren't any in stock and no affiliates have it either? They keep saying "we'll find a copy eventually" and keep taking people's money on it. I noticed that they still say that new purchases of it ship within 2-3 weeks. Bull-pucky.』
(Useful and beautiful) 『Pick it up, thumb through it, and enjoy the well-printed pictures of each wood sample. There are over 250 of them, all unique, all showing the characteristic grain and coloring of the species. The eye-candy is just the icing on a very substantial cake, however.
Suppose you cut down an apple tree and decide to keep the lumber - do you season in the round, or cut it first? How long will it take? As well as the right way to season each wood, this gives its resistance to insect attack and special considerations in machining, nailing, veneering, and gluing. Only so much can be said in one page, but Lincoln covers the basics in a systematic way.
Appendices cross-reference the common and latin names, and list suppliers and organizations that provide information. Those tables are helpful but weak. Suppliers come and go too fast for that list to have lasting value. The "table of uses" of each species in each application is also helpful but limited. Veneer is not mentioned in that table, even though Lincoln discusses it elsewhere. The indices could also handle conflicting names better. I just gained access to some fresh-cut American linden, and wanted to know how to season it. The word 'linden' has only one index entry, even though the name is applied to several species, and that entry doesn't match the linden I have. I was supposed to look for 'basswood.' Now I know, but lists of synonyms would have helped. More information about each wood would have been useful, too: which woods create dust with breathing hazards? What about the percent change, radially and tangentially, during drying? How does the appearance change when quartersawed?
Still, the book's strengths far outweigh its weaknesses. It's just pretty to look at, for one thing, but it has good information as well. I'm happy with it.
//wiredweird』 『
Contains information on over 275 commercial woods from worldwide sources.
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Watson-Guptill
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Vibrant!) 『One of my favorite parts of this book is called 'meet the colors', and it deals not just with the primaries, secondaries, and tertiaries, but also with neutrals, earth tones, white, gray, black, and metallics. Each section discusses the characteristics and affinities of its color(s) as well as symbolism, emotional associations, and so on. A budding jewelry designer would find this a gold mine of ideas not just for mixing and matching bead colors, but also for creating dynamic and enticing product descriptions that are more than just a drab recounting of the item's colors and traits.
Once the reader has gained something of an understanding of the colors themselves, Ms. Deeb discusses various ways of creating color schemes. She delves into both theory-based color schemes and more fluid designs based on seasons, emotions, and symbolism. Ms. Deeb includes a handful of things that make these discussions more than just theory, and more than just another lesson in artistic color theory. First of all, the book is filled---and I mean FILLED---with photographs of beaded artwork that make abundant use of color, and the author discusses the use of color in each one.
The author is also remarkably good at including beading-specific information, and not just as asides. For instance, she always takes into account the addition of different types of metal or colors of cord or thread when working with beads. She discusses which metals fit into which seasonal color schemes. She details the ways in which thread, cord, and beading wire coloration affect the appearance of bead colors. She takes into account whether beads are faceted, rough, or smooth, as well as their shapes, and in particular what sort of finish is used.
Most of all, her passion for beading and color shines through on the pages, giving them a vibrant energy reflective of her subject. I can't imagine someone coming away from this book without at least a dozen ideas spinning around in their heads.』
(An absolute beader's necessity!) 『This book is a absolute necessity for anyone working with beads. This book is sure to be a vital and well-worn fixture on all bead tables - it already is on mine! Margie clearly understands the magical and complex interactions of color and light and she presents her knowledge to the reader in glorious and vivid detail. The book rates a top review just for its eye-candy value alone but it is much more than that. If you have never worked with a color wheel before you will gain a thorough understanding from this book. And if you have worked extensively with color for years, you will still come away from this book with new insights and inspiration. The book is written in a user friendly manner and the illustrations and artwork combine very cohesively with the text. The result is an absolute treasure of a book.』
(An excellent book for anyone interested in color) 『_The Beader's Guide to Color_ by Margie Deeb is not just for beaders, it is for anyone (sewers, interior designers, quilters, or jewelry makers) who wears or uses color.
The major sections of the book are: - Color Theory&Design - Theory-Based Color Schemes - Emotional&Symbolic Color Schemes - Inspiration&Technique
Each section has numerous subsections, such as "Blue&Cyan", "Color&Design", and "Color Harmony" (and others) in Color Theory&Design; or "Natural", "Luxurious", and "Clashing" (and others) in Emotional&Symbolic Color Schemes. Each subsection typically covers 1-4 pages, making this an excellent book to browse through or to read in smaller parts.
And I am quite glad that the book is broken up into so many subsections, as there is a HUGE amount of information, with a lot of depth to it too. I still find something new to think about or consider each time I read it, and I've owned my copy for at least two years now.
Some of the things that I am personally very grateful for are: - Explanations of both the artists' pigment color wheel and the ink color wheel, the differences between the two, and frequent reference back to the color wheels in the Theory-Based Color Schemes. - TONS of very professional and detailed photographs of beading projects done by Deeb and many other artists. There are wall hangings; jewelry with glass beads, seed beads, stone beads, metal beads, and combinations of those; loom-woven and freehand seed bead projects; tabletop pieces such as vases or bowls. Some projects are center on a single large bead or stone, some revolve around a certain type of bead or stone, and some focus not on the feel of the overall piece. Some pieces are very structured and geometric, some are organic and portray flowers, leaves or animals, and some are very freeform. Whatever your particular style or project, you will probably be able to find a palette or a photograph that you can relate to. - The pages devoted to some of the individual colors. While you may not always agree with Deeb in what emotions and connotations each color evokes, it will still be worth your time to consider WHY you don't agree and what the color mean for you. - Demonstrations of how the mood and feel of a piece can change just by going to warmer, cooler, brighter, or dimmer colors, and why it's important to decide at the beginning of a project if you want something that is eye-catching all on its own, or that will blend well with something else. - Numerous Delica seed bead palettes as examples of what can be done with each color scheme. While I don't use seed beads myself, the examples help me understand how to take theory and turn it into something real.
The only criticism I have of the book is Deeb seems to have a preference for purple; purple, mauve, and lavender seem to be in a disproportionate number of the example palettes. However, that is a very minor criticism.
I would probably have had to take at least one or two college color-theory classes to gain as much as I have from this book. I would recommend it without reservation to anyone who uses color for personal adornment (clothing, jewelry, etc.) or for their surroundings.』
(For Delica beadwork and those interested in successful color combinations in beadwork) 『A definite must have book for all Delica beadworkers AND for those that really want a useful, classic book on color theory applied to beading. Deeb's book uses Delica beads (and their appropriate numbers) to provide stimulating examples of the best uses of color for a multitude of designs. However, you don't have to use seed beads to appreciate the HIGH quality of this book when in comes to color wheels and color theory. What I learned in one or two semesters of fine art in college design classes is in a few well-written pages of this book followed with examples that you can apply directly to bead/jewelry art. Deeb's writing style keeps you interested and clearly describes how the color wheel works. Plus her beadwork designs are exciting (so are those from her other books - a few pieces of her artwork from those bead books are in here) and tempting to try in other color combinations using her recommendations for producing stimulating beadwork. This book is an excellent reference or guide to help make your own projects sizzle with color.』
(Very useful book with good information!) 『Last month during a beading class, both the instructor and a classmate mentioned this book when I said something about how I always struggle with color. I was eager to purchase it, and am really pleased with all the information it gives!
As other reviewers mentioned, Margie Deeb spends a great deal of time talking about color theory, and she does so in an easy-to-follow way. She also talks about how certain colors evoke certain moods and feelings, and provides many color photos of examples so you can see what she means.
She also provides a fantastic overview of how to use a color wheel. For instance, I knew about using a color wheel by looking at the squares and triangles where three or four colors meet, but I didn't realize all the other ways you can use a color wheel to find complementary colors. For me, this information alone was worth buying this book for.
Another strength of the book is that she provides bead numbers for Delica color palettes. This was very interesting, but I tend to use size 11 and size 15 seed beads more frequently, so I'm not sure if the color numbers will help me as much as a future reference. Her inclusion of these color schemes is still great, though, since they give me something to base a design around.
The only downsides (and they are small ones) is that the sample projects are not really to my liking (they tend to be things like wall hangings) and that the writing can be a bit overkill when she describes the moods that certain colors evoke. Overall, though, I would definitely still purchase this book since it contains so much information and is reasonably priced and because I bought it more for the color theory than for the included projects (and I know we all have very different tastes). It's definitely worth the cost of the book!』 『Demonstrating how colour can be used to create unique and vibrant beadwork designs, this guide will interest beaders at all skill levels. Colour is discussed in depth, including the basics of the colour wheel, the psychological and symbolic associations of all the colours of the spectrum, plus whites, blacks, greys, metallics, and neutrals. Other essentials covered include blending techniques, how a bead's surface finish affects its colour, and how colour can be used to create and accentuate pattern, rhythm, and movement within a beadwork design. More than 20 projects- each of which represents a specific colour scheme or palette-include a discussion of the palette, multiple colour illustrations, a beadwork pattern, and a listing of the beads required to complete that design.』
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Walter Foster
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Excellent Color Source for Anyone) 『I've been an artist all my life and yet never really tackled watercolors. So, since colors are the hardest part of watercolor painting, especially greens, I wanted a book that I could just glance at and have a recipe for the color I need. Sometimes you can end up with mud, or a color that clashes with your intention of the color you have in your head. This book really helps me to just turn a page...pick a color I want and use the right combos to get the tone and hue I need. It's a great tool. I highly recommend it for a beginner or anyone just wanting a color reference at their fingertips. It's a lot more time saving than making your own.』 『This handy painter's guide features an easy-to-follow mixing method for creating just the right shade of watercolour for any subject. Each colour sample is accompanied by a "recipe" that gives the paint percentages and dilution level needed to achieve the colour. This book makes it easy to search for a colour based on a subject; artists can look up "red rose" in the Colour Guidance Index and quickly locate the corresponding colour sample and recipe. This essential reference book also features information on altering values, graying with compliments, and creating portrait colours. In addition, the book supplies a colour-mixing grid - a heavy, printed acetate surface where artists can mix paints according to the proportions indicated in the recipes.』
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Sybex
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (good tutorials and good reading on color managment) 『Color Confidence Strengths: Screen shots are ok ample size and very reabable. They tie into the tutorials. Good glossary and index are very helpful for searching and finding targeted information.
Weaknesses: Wish there were circles, pointers or some visuals to indicate within the screenshots targeted information.
Intermediate/Advanced Introduction
Working with color is the "heart and soul" for creating photos and then making them better.The focus is to get the best color results and this book's emphasis is getting the best color results. Since I have read the author's book previously, I was interested in finding more tips and tricks about color management and it if this book has more ideas then I know. Color Confidence does just that, giving you better insights to working with color for your photos.
The author, Tim Grey, is a renown Photoshop and digital photographer . He is Microsoft's Chief ambassador to professional photographers and presents workshops on digital imaging. This book is the latest version of this book.
The book has 8 chapters, index and glossary. There are not many brilliant photographs because most of the "action" involves working with the software tools and the amply sized screenshots provide the visuals to drive across the main points of the author. . Notes are also "peppered" throughout the fourteen chapters. Hands- on guides provide; choosing , calibrating your monitor and scanner; configuring Photoshop color settings, evaluating images and making accurate color adjustments; managing digital camera color with presets and custom profiles; working with color-adjusted and black-and-white images; learning how to build custom printer profiles or generic ones; preparing/adjusting images for print; evaluating prints against standard targets; problem solving out when prints don't match; producing accurate color images for the web, e-mail or digital slideshows, becoming familiar with process-specific workflows: (scan to print, digital capture to print, CMYK output etc.) The Glossary is well done and the and the index has very specific oriented to target, search and fine targeted discussion, hands-on work and more.
Appendix has a sample workflow checklist which makes sense. I like that the chapters for target objectives are included here (but I would have been even better if the pages were listed). Finally the index is well done.
Conclusions
This book is not for beginners. It is a fine one for intermediate and advanced photographers. Beginners may find it however useful once they upgrade their skills, learning about photoshop and with other graphic editors and and practicing the working with photos.
I would have liked to have seen arrows or pointer to the parts of the histogram that the instructions "talk about." With some other of the author's books ,there has been too much " verbiage" and all the words make your "head swim". However in this book, while there are a lot of words, the information is tightly focused regarding the tasks and tutorials so it is an easier reading. Screenshots tie into the tutorials and make for a good reading regarding color management. I'd recommend
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(Excellent book) 『This is the best book that I have used on this subject. Clear explanations, illustrations, etc.』
(Excellent) 『A really very useful book that explains a complex subject about as clearly as you could hope for. Covers a great range of topics beyond color management. I highly recommend this book.』
(Good book if you are searching for a step by step guide.) 『I was really disapointed by the book. I wanted something that would have been closer to the theories and technicals aspects of color profiles. This is mainly a step by step book to follow with specific software (or even hardware) to reach some goal. It is very software and hardware specific - not generic. I learned more about "how color profiles works together" on websites than in the book.』
(Much Needed Book) 『Digital photographers don't pay enough attention to color management. This book is exactly what is needed to remedy that lack. You'll find all the basics here, and enough in-depth information to start you on the road to calibrating and fine-tuning your digital equipment to accurately reproduce the colors you see.』 『Color Confidence is a practical, results-oriented book that gives photographers the knowledge they need to manage color effectively from capture to output. Digital imaging expert Tim Grey designed this book for busy photographers who want to get results without wading through tons of information about color science—-distilling the most important concepts into real-world use. He teaches only the theory that photographers must know to understand how color management works, and focuses on the practical information they need to make decisions when working with their images: the actual processes that achieve thebest results possible.
In this new edition of the very first practical guide to color management, readers will find out how to quickly get predictable color results across all devices--from cameras, monitors, and printers, to scanners and raster image processors (RIPs). Updated with new information on Photoshop, RIP technology, and calibration, this results-oriented book is a must for all serious photographers.』
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Scribner
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Great complement to The Color Code) 『If you've read The Color Code you must read this one ... in the first book the author hints at character traits, but really dives into them in this second book. Reading The Color Code by itself is like eating an enchilada and holding off on the cheese, it's good, but probably not quite as tasty! :-)』
(Incredibly Insightful Book) 『This book was recommended to me and i am so glad that i purchased it.The Color Code truly taps into your personality and the different ways that we react to situations and what our motivations are based on our core color and secondary colors.It is also very helpful in finding the like in our family and friends and how each person should be treated based on their colors.The book tries to help you overcome or work on the negative aspects of your personality as well as the positive aspects of it.』
(Applying The Character Code) 『Becoming the person who deserves and achieves true happiness in life is my ultimate goal. This book has helped me discover exactly what I need to work on to achieve that goal. This book makes the path more clear.』
(Amazing! See yourslef and others more correctly!) 『The book is awesome! I noticed a very bitter review written above and was so shocked I decided to write my own! (First let me state I do not know Hartman and I am not writing this review because of any connection to him! I am writing this because this book is amazing and I hope everyone looking into this book reads it! So to the bitter person who wrote the review above I say this; What is the cause of your obvious bitter disdain for Dr. Hartman?)
Dr Hartman's identifications of the base personality types is right on target! He very accurately identifies the root motivations and needs of the 4 different personality types helping the reader immediately gain a deeper understanding of human behavior. I love this book so much I have given away 2 copies and have boughten his second book, "Color Your Future." (Another extremely insightful book!) I promise if you get this book you will not regret it! 』
(insightful and uncomplicated) 『Dr Hartmans approach to understanding and working with others, by understanding their personality, is one of the most insightful and uncomplicated pieces of liturature available. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist intern and have had experience with a number of other personality profile measures/profiles available on the market. Many other sources are too complicated and lengthy for many people. Hartmans is set up in a way that most people will be able to understand and work with. For these reasons, I would recommend his work to most anyone.』 『Develop your character -- and powerfully improve the quality of your life
InThe Color Code,Taylor Hartman defined the characteristics of the four basic personality types and assigned a color to each. In this exciting sequel, he builds on his groundbreaking research, showing you how to use your color profile as a guide to cultivating a full and balanced character.
The essence of character is the ability to enhance not only our own lives, but the lives of others as well. Here, Dr. Hartman gives you the tools you need to unlock your true potential, including engaging case histories, clearly articulated principles, and step-by-step exercises for:
Recognizing your innate -- and developed -- strengths
Identifying your core motivations
Communicating more effectively
Focusing your commitments
Discovering the importance of character "stretching"
Presented with refreshing style and candid professionalism, this revolutionary guide provides tremendous counsel for identifying and embracing an enhanced life.
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Gibbs Smith, Publisher
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Lovely book but...) 『This is a lovely book with lots of information. However, I bought it to try to decide on a new color scheme for my Cape Cod home, only to find that just one Cape is shown in over 300 pages of this book. There are many beautiful houses presented, but most of them are not what I would consider your average middle-class home. I found nothing appropriate for my house, so it was a disappointment for me and I will probably return it.』
(Invaluable resource) 『This book by Susan Hershman has been invaluable in many ways. Since we live in a Victorian City, the book is a way to show off ours and other similar cities. We use Susan's book for ideas and suggestions for our neighbors when they are improving their homes. Visually, House Colors is so stunning that it is now our number one cocktail table book. We can't imagine anyone undertaking a project involving painting without utilizing House Colors.』
(Fantastic book) 『This is the best reference I have ever seen for exterior colors. The pictures are of real houses, not staged for photography and the book gives you the paint brands and numbers of the colors used on each house. Very very helpful. I found colors to paint my home I would have never thought to consider and I am a decorator. Thank you Susan!』
(Great Book!!) 『This book will be very useful to laymen and professionals for use in selection of exterior colors and materials for new houses, remodelings, and even when the house is getting re-painted.
Laymen, when re-doing their own house to whatever degree, would love the book because Ms. Hershman clearly and simply explains her points by use of examples (in beautiful photography) as well as the written word. For professionals, the book offers a collection of images and ideas that can presented to their clients so that they can understand that color is not a "paint job". Rather, exterior color is really an integrated system of materials and colors--and that system can range for the very simple to the very complex.
This book would be wonderful addition to anyone's library.』
(The BEST book out there) 『This book is destined to be a classic for professionals and novices alike. Rather than another "pretty" book to ad to the shelf, it is an extensive resource that can be used for years. If you've ever chosen a paint color only to have to change it several times, this will save your sanity and money. Susan is a professional who does the work for you. The resource section in the back of the book is amazing. If you want your house to be the one other's drive by and admire, buy this book. Bravo!』 『House Colors is the most comprehensive resource ever compiled on choosing exterior house colors. Sorted by architectural style, this format will allow the reader to pinpoint the colors that will best suit their style of home. It is the ultimate resource for those looking to achieve exceptional color combinations, from subtle to bold, that are so difficult to achieve without professional design assistance.』
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Anchor
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Color this story beautiful) 『Reviewed by Beth Cummings
"What color is the sea?" Early in this fascinating novel, Fujiwara-san, an elderly man who agrees to teach the young protagonist, Isamu (Sam) the ways of a samurai, asks Sam this question. He has been quizzing Sam about the colors of everything he sees for about six months, but finally Sam gives the answer the old man seeks..."I see light blue and dark blue and gray and green and black and white and yellow and orange. I see green. Gray-green, dull green, bright green, yellow-green, blue-green..."
Finally he asks Sam the color of the shadow of a fish that jumped. When Sam answers that the shadow had no color but just darkened the colors it passed, over the old man is delighted. This is the first test of many as Sam learns the way of a samurai - the ancient Japanese tradition of martial arts combined with philosophy and honor.
John Hamamura received the 2007 Alex Award for this coming-of-age story of a Japanese-American boy, born in Hawaii, schooled first in Japan then in Hawaii, and finally in California. Isamu reads and writes in both English and Japanese and he understands the both cultures. These are the years leading up to WWII. When the war begins, Sam enlists to fight the Germans, but unlike many of his nisei (Japanese born in the United States) friends, he is not sent to the European front. Instead he becomes a teacher of Japanese culture and translator for the Army that will eventually be fighting his native country. His mother, brother and sister still live in Japan. He lives a life that is torn between two honorable courses of action - serve one's country (the U.S.) or honor one's family living in the enemy land.
Hamamura himself came from a background like his character, Isamu, and has an intriguing way of telling this story. It starts slow and builds, layer upon layer. It gives a realistic look at what it meant to be a Japanese-American during WWII and also insight into what divided loyalties can do to a person in any kind of situation.
Armchair Interviews says: This would be a great book for reading group discussions.』
(sam's story) 『This is a wonderful story that holds your attention throughout, and helps you learn about the clash and blending of cultures as well. It was located in the Young Adult section in my library, but as with many books today, is an excellent read for adults as well. His story should still resonate today, and reminds us of some of the casualties of wartime.』
(Color of the Sea Review) 『The attention to detail in establishing the martial arts discipline was very key to the understanding of the overall plot. John Hamamura did a very nice job of building that information base in almost a sen-like way allowing the reader to see the story materialize in their mind in a comforting manner rather than have the images appear like someone is using a laser pointer to circle and highlight the profound wisdoms of a teacher to be later quizzed on. Interesting internal conflicts, and the historical implications leave one to ponder, what if?』
(Wonderful and deep) 『If you enjoy a story that has a multi-faceted plot then I highly recommend Color of the Sea. It is a novel that really makes you think about life.
The author paints a vivid scene with talented prose and rich description. The characters are real and engaging. This novel is for anyone who enjoys a deep read. I just can't say enough about it. I am recommending it to all my friends. Awesome!』
(Awkward prose and structure spoil a potentially good book) 『I checked previous reviews and was astonished to find so many readers giving this book five-star raves. The topic appealed to me because little fiction has appeared (to my knowledge) about World War Two - what led up to it and how it was experienced, from the viewpoint of the Japanese and Japanese-Americans who lived through those years.
I agree with the reviewer who finds the use of present tense awkward and inappropriate to the plot. The narration and prose style reminded me of the cheap magazines my aunts were reading (and I was forbidden) in the 1920s and 1930s. There is a great story there, but it is told very badly.』 『Raised in Japan and Hawaii, Sam Hamada has been trained in the ways of the samurai. After graduation Sam strikes out for California and falls in love for the first time, with a beautiful young woman named Keiko. But then the Japanese attack Peal Harbor, igniting the war and making Sam, Keiko, and their families enemies of the state.
Drafted into the U.S. Army, sent on a secret mission, Sam’s very identity both puts his life at risk and gives him the strength he needs to survive. Taking us from the lush Hawaiian Islands of the 1930s to the wartime world of madness in Hiroshima,Color of the Seais the unforgettable story of one Japanese boy’s coming-of-age.』
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Harper Perennial
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (A marvelous book) 『I agree with the critics who claim this book . . . "a delightful, rollicking history, a fun read and well supported by research". Greenfield's account is entertaining as well as informative, not a book to put you to sleep as some histories are. I read it as a library book and decided it is a 'must have' in my library. Although her style is professional, the read is easy - no big words to look up in order to understand the full meaning. Her account of world events is so insightful and complete, you come away with more than an appreciation of how color has changed the world An understanding of world history in general is gained, both political and economical. I especially loved the personal stories that added so much interest for me.』
