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Princeton University Press
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (the nocturnes) 『This book is replete with Remington's night scenes. For the working artist/illustrator, this is the Bible of scenes depicting night and other low-light situations. As always, Remington's compositions are things of wonder.』
(Complete and detailed) 『This book is divided in parts. In the first part you will find the biography of Remington and all his artwork In the second, there are all the "The color of the night" paintings in big size with the description of each one. As a bonus, there is a brief study of the technique that used Remington to paint these great paintings. Great book about a great artist.』 『
In the decade preceding his untimely death, Frederic Remington (1861-1909) produced a series of paintings that took as their subject the color of night. This richly illustrated volume is the first to present all of these works--some seventy paintings that secured for Remington the critical acclaim he so coveted. Indeed, these magnificent nocturnes marked an important new direction for the celebrated illustrator, writer, and sculptor of America's vanishing frontier.
In these deeply personal works, Remington explored the technical and aesthetic difficulties of painting darkness. Surprisingly, his images are filled with color and light--moonlight, firelight, candlelight. Focused on the subject the artist had made his own--the American West--these paintings reflect Remington's dramatic reworking of the narrative tradition as well as the spare modernism of his late work.
Frederic Remington: The Color of Night, accompanying the first exhibition devoted to the nocturnes, includes three insightful essays discussing Remington's nocturnes within the literary, historical, aesthetic, and technological context of his time. The nocturnes do much more than document a night that was rapidly disappearing under bright, newly installed electric lights. They also reveal how this son of a Civil War hero moved from burnishing Theodore Roosevelt's rough riding heroics in Cuba to exploring, like Stephen Crane and Ernest Hemingway, his own soul-searing war experience, and, like Joseph Conrad, to probing America's own heart of darkness.
As the definitive resource on Remington's nocturnes, this volume pairs large reproductions of these stunning paintings--including newly conserved works and others not seen publicly since the artist's death--with commentary from his personal diaries and letters and from contemporary critics.
EXHIBITION SCHEDULE
National Gallery of Art, Washington April 13 - July 13, 2003
The Gilcrease Museum, Tulsa, Oklahoma August 10 - November 9, 2003
Denver Art Museum December 13, 2003 - March 14, 2004
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Gingko Press
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Only slightly amused.) 『The book is a bit quaint to glance at, but actually owning the thing is rather unnecessary. In all actuality, Nabokov's description of his synesthesia in Speak, Memory (here quoted and illustrated) is more than sufficient for the interested. Illustrating it proves to be diminutive and demeaning. The whole point of synesthesia is that it does not take place on the physical, universally-visible plane, and those visual artists who have "successfully" explored synesthesia in their paintings, etc. have not done so in the very literal manner that this book undertakes. Any fellow synesthesate is bound to be disappointed and frustrated by the very literal paintings of Nabokov's personal alphabet and will find that the synesthesate's experience is not captured at all. Non-synesthesates will likely fall to the misfortune of idealizing Nabokov's condition and will be only further from understanding the beautiful, solipsizing, exceedingly personal perspective with which synesthesia burdens its subject.
In short, just read Nabokov and use your imagination.』
(Amazing Synaesthesia Alphabet) 『This book helps you to understand synaesthesia (in this case, seeing the sounds of the alphabet as colors) as well as Nabokov's genius writing style. Plus it's a truly beautiful physical object, thoughtfully presented and satisfying to flip through. 100% recommended!』
(Synthesia, anyone? Why not if it manifests itself the way it did with Vladimir Nabokov?) 『Vladimir Nabokov had synesthesia, a "mixing of the senses" that in his case manifested itself as "audition coloree" or the "involuntary attribution of colors to the sound of letters."
In this thin volume, Jean Holabird seeks to interpret Nabokov's "delightful account of his own vivid version of the condition" through visual renderings of portions of the text of Nabokov's autobiography Speak, Memory where he described how he saw every letter of the alphabet in color, e.g. "The long a of the English alphabet has for me the tint of weathered wood" and "Noodle-limp l" (the lowercase l written in script like spaghetti twisted to form a loop).
After "reading" the book, my husband said he would not mind having synesthesia himself - proof positive that Holabird made the condition appear appealing through her interpretation of it where Nabokov was concerned, at least.』
(commercial with private press appeal) 『This commercially produced and priced book has the appearance of a private press book. recommended not only for Nabokov admirers』
(No student of Nabokov's literary work should pass up the opportunity to peruse this unique and original study) 『Renowned twentieth-century literary author Vladimir Nabokov maintained that he could "hear" color. Enhanced with the memorable and interpretative illustrations of Jean Holabird, Alphabet In Color showcases what Nabokov heard with respect to colors would manifest visually to the rest of us with charming, vibrant, synesthetic colored letters. No student of Nabokov's literary work (which included "Lolita", "The Gift", "Pale Fire", "The Defense", "Invitation to a Beheading", Pnin", "Ada", and so much more) should pass up the opportunity to peruse this unique and original study of Nabokov's appreciation of color and its role in western literature. 』 『Vladimir Nabokov saw rich colors in letters and sounds and noted the deficiency of color in literature, praising Gogol as the first Russian writer to truly appreciate yellow and violet. He saw q as browner than k, and s as not the light blue of c, but a curious mixture of azure and mother-of-pearl. For anyone who has ever wondered how the colors Nabokov heard might manifest themselves visually, Alphabet in Color is a remarkable journey of discovery. Jean Holabird's interpretation of the colored alphabets of one of the twentieth century's literary greats is a revelation. The book masterfully brings to life the charming and vibrant synesthetic colored letters that until now existed only in Nabokov's mind. In Alphabet in Color Jean Holabird's grasp of form and space blends perfectly with Nabokov's idea that a subtle interaction exists between sound and shape. In his playful foreword, Brian Boyd, "the prince of Nabokovians", points out that an important part of "Nabokov's passion for precision was his passion for color."』
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Prentice Hall
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Excellent Story) 『This is a heartfelt story about the prejudices that exist between one race. The story explores stereotypes associated with the colour of one's skin and how those with dark skin are looked down upon and struggle to achieve the same as those with lighter skin. This was an excellent story that will have you laughing, crying and reaching out to the characters.』
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NYU Press
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View theTable of Contents. Read theIntroduction.
"Nelson presents the tip of the iceberg of the history of the involvement of women of color, specifically, African-American women and Latinas in the movements for rights."—Conscience
"This book is an important contribution to the growing reexamination of the women's health movement. This is a useful book, an interesting book, a book that tells our history."—Politics, Social Movements, and The State
While most people believe that the movement to secure voluntary reproductive control for women centered solely on abortion rights, for many women abortion was not the only, or even primary, focus.
"A valuable contribution." —Feminist Collections
Jennifer Nelson tells the story of the feminist struggle for legal abortion and reproductive rights in the 1960s, 1970s, and early 1980s through the particular contributions of women of color. She explores the relationship between second-wave feminists, who were concerned with a woman's right to choose, Black and Puerto Rican Nationalists, who were concerned that Black and Puerto Rican women have as many children as possible "for the revolution," and women of color themselves, who negotiated between them. Contrary to popular belief, Nelson shows that women of color were able to successfully remake the mainstream women's liberation and abortion rights movements by appropriating select aspects of Black Nationalist politics—including addressing sterilization abuse, access to affordable childcare and healthcare, and ways to raise children out of poverty—for feminist discourse.
IPhone 3G used's review (Colors of a Different Horse) 『In Colors of a Different Horse, creative writers who are teachers consider the political, historical, theoretical, and pedagogical states of their art by responding to Bishop and Ostrom's defining questions about their field: What takes place in creative writing classrooms? Why do certain practices and context prevail? Most important, what steps might teachers take to reexamine their profession? In a foreword, afterword, and twenty-two essays, thirty contributors reconsider the workshop; address the theoretical and technological contexts of creative writing and pedagogy; and re-envision evaluation, collaboration, and connections between types of writing instruction. In doing so, these writers envision creative writing theory and pedagogy in the 21st century. --- from book's back cover』
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University Press of Virginia
Usually ships in 24 hours 『A major study of school desegregation in a Virginia locality, The Color of Their Skin traces the evolution of Richmond public schools from segregation to desegregation to resegregation over the decades following the Brown decision.』
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Thunder's Mouth Press
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (A Spoonful of Hope for Middle-Aged Has-beens) 『I'd like to give this novel three and a half stars. It is entertaining and well-written, but lacks that spark I would call "literature." Maybe I'm expecting too much.
I found the characters, Fast Eddie and Arabella, to be mundane and the plot as it developed to be predictable.
I like the premise: The late-middle-age sort of has-been pool shark who is making a come back--both in life and in his chosen "profession." Most of us late-middle-agers have been there. Not so much the come-back--that is a fantasy we hold on to--but watching the youngsters by-passing us and wanting to keep our fingernail grip on whatever talents and life we still possess. So in this sense The Color of Money is right on the money in terms of wish-fulfilment for elderly has-beens. Nevertheless, as I said, it is all a bit too pat and predictable to really satisfy the yearning for some glimmer of hope.
Frankly I liked the eponymous movie better even though it has very little of substance in common with the novel. I feel that the movie better gave a sense of desperation and doubt, and the outcome seemed less of a certainty than it did in the novel.
Also I do not play pool or have any interest in the game. I have never played nine ball and do not intend to. When I have watched pool occasionally on TV it did not strike me as a very worthwhile activity to devote one's life to, so I found it hard to identify with Eddie Felson.
This novel has interesting descriptions of academic life in the lower rungs of academia which are not too unrealistic (this is something I know about), and an excursion into art marketing. That is something I know nothing about but found interesting.』
(Another great Tevis novel) 『The message of the novel and film adaptation are essentially the same: if you deny your true self, you will be left feeling empty and unfulfilled in life. You cannot give in to fear or society's definitions of who and what you should be at any point in your life. Scorsese and writer Richard Price took a lot of liberties with the story for the film adaptation. I like what they did, but I found the novel The Color of Money compelling for somewhat different reasons.
Tevis does a wonderful job of updating his Fast Eddie Felson character from the original novel, The Hustler, and the opening scenes in this book where Minnesota Fats "coaches" a middle-aged and tired Felson are outstanding. I have even more appreciation for Fats than I did in The Hustler, and it's unfortunate that Scorsese and Price choose not to include him in the movie.
Tevis has a great understanding of what drives certain people to excel at something as opposed to just getting by in life. The winner's mentality is at the heart of this novel -- as it was in The Hustler -- but now the idea is centered more around not giving up, despite what society tells each of us about what we can or cannot do (based on factors such as age, etc.).
Felson's midlife crisis is the bane of his existence, and it is only the acceptance of who he is and what he loves to do that can deliver him from his ennui. Relationships and suburban comforts are merely distractions for Felson. He needs to get back into the game that made him touch greatness when he was in his 20s.
For fans of The Hustler, this is a great compliment. If you've seen the movie a bunch of times, you will still discover a fresh story here. The angle is a bit different, and Tevis' perceptions about what it takes to rise about mediocrity are priceless.
Classic novel by a classic writer.』
(Better than the movie) 『I'm a big fan of the movie, particularly the first restaurant scene with it's triangle of small timer, scheming girlfriend, and semi-retired hustler. But, thought the book was MUCH better. I enjoy his writing style, and although the ones I've read were on short side (Hustler, Queens Gambit, and COM), he always seems to draw me into the story. His writing is always anchored in the drama of recognizing/overcoming the psychology of self doubt and making ones way to redemption and/or self improvement. Highly recommend the book.』
(Forget Tom Cruise) 『If you enjoyed the movie "The Color of Money" try the book from which it is loosely based. Not giving anything away, there is no Tom Cruise character, nor his movie girlfriend. If you are an "early to mid-boomer" you may especially relate to this work even if your eyes glaze over at the mention of "pool". If you read/saw "The Hustler", even better.』
(The Vince T-Shirt Was Scorcese's Invention!) 『I have to admit I'm a fan of Scorcese's film sharing the same title, but these are two completely different stories. I was shocked at how little the two have in common, which is almost nothing.
Tevis's book paints a very different picture of Fast Eddie in the 80's. Tevis shows us a dejected man who let years of his life just pass by idly while he ran a small pool hall, as opposed to Scorcese's Fast Eddie who had become a successful liquor salesman (ironically, Tevis's Felson failed as a salesman). Not only that, the Vince character (and his t-shirt) does not really exist in Tevis's book - Felson does not take on a prodigy at all. Even Fats is back in the book.
All this drivel I've written here is to encourage you to read the book. A completely different story than what the movie offers, but one more plausibly in line with The Hustler (the book). As usual, Tevis is deft at writing the intricacies of pool and the psyche that surrounds it.』 『
After 20 years of hibernation, former pool champion "Fast" Eddie Felson is playing exhibition matches with former rival Minnesota Fats in shopping malls for prizes like cable television. With one failed marriage and years of running a pool hall, Eddie is now ready to regain the skills needed to compete in a world of pool that has changed dramatically since he left it behind. The real challenge comes when Eddie realizes that in order to compete successfully, he must hone his skills in the game of nine-ball as opposed to the straight pool that had once won him fame. With a new generation of competitors, fear and doubt and the daily possibility of failure arise, giving Fast Eddie a new challenge to overcome. The Color of Money is the source of the 1986 film starring Paul Newman in the role he had originated in The Hustler.
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Hudson
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Very interesting overview of how artists think about color.) 『I thought this book was great. Of course, the best book on color is Josef Albers--Interaction of Color, but this is a worthy companion. Interesting to read how artist's perceptions and ideas of color have evolved over time. Good for artists, as well as non-artists, and will get you thinking about color in a new way. Recommend.』 『A wide-ranging and engaging introduction to the place and power of color in art.
Over the course of the past few centuries, the complex phenomenon of color has received detailed treatment from the perspectives of physics, chemistry, physiology, psychology, linguisitics, and philosophy. However, visual artists—the people who work most closely with color—have rarely been asked for their opinions about this ubiquitous but insolubly mysterious subject.
In his new book John Gage, author of the award-winningColor and Culture, focuses on the thoughts and practices of artists.Color in Artis concerned with the history of color, but is not itself a history; instead each chapter develops a theme from one of the aforementioned scientific disciplines from the viewpoint of artists such as Kandinsky, van Gogh, and Kapoor. Flags, synaesthesia, theosophy, theater design, chromotherapy, and chromophobia are among the many topics covered. 180 illustrations, 150 in color.』
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Lark Books
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Fun uses for a weaver's leftovers!) 『A neat book for weavers and/or beaders. Covers a lot of stitches, and since they're just beaded beads, each project can be done pretty quick and using those pesky bits of leftover beads from other things. It's got a little of every style ranging from simple to very bizarre unwearable-but-neat-to-look-at stuff, so I think just about anyone will find a little bit of SOMETHING they like in here! :) Nothing in here is going to challenge you or drive you nuts, but I thought it was a fun buy if you pick it up cheap!』
(Recommended for Beginners and for Quick Success) 『This is a very good book in almost every respect. Many of the beaded beads are beautiful and unusual in shape, and there is a wide variety in design. Don't judge the book by its cover photograph.
If you have never beaded before and plan to start from zero like I did, you will learn at least five different beading techniques by making a handful of different beaded beads. The instructions include diagrams with thread paths, and I found them clear and easy to follow. All instructions are accompanied by photographs which show what the finished bead will look like. There is also a short but concise chapter on basic tools and techniques.
Between the various instructions, there are gallery pictures which are artistic and a pleasure to look at. The book has thick and glossy paper with large print, and it lies flat when opened.
And it's the perfect book for those of us with short attention spans: The individual beaded beads are small and don't take long to finish, and they don't require too much tedious repetition. If you notice a mistake too late or if a beaded bead doesn't turn out as expected, it's no great loss. And if you use a consistent colour scheme for working your way through the book, you can string your little practice projects afterwards and make a striking necklace. Just put the uglier lumps in the back ;-)
On the downside, there is hardly anything on colour even though the title claims it. Many of the colour combinations used in the various beaded beads are downright awful. I am also not sure whether the book has a lot to offer to the advanced beader.
Here are some additional hints based on my experience with the beaded beads (I used seed beads only): - The author uses mostly size 14°, 11° and 8° seed beads. If you can't get these exact same sizes, just use any "small", "medium" and "large". If you don't have triangle-shaped or cylinder seed beads, it doesn't matter either. Round beads work just as well, except maybe for the polyhedrons. - Don't make the thread too long, and NEVER double the thread even if it says so. It will tangle horribly if you do. It's much easier to attach a new thread now and again. - Limp or crooked beaded beads get in shape if you pass the thread through the beaded bead again "on your way back" and pull a little harder. - Good starter projects which really can't go wrong are the Lava Lamp Bead and Baroque Bead (both use herringbone stitch and are very pretty), and the Bird's Nest Bead (use of netting stitch).
All in all, the book is good value for money. If you want to try your hand at beading, get the book, get a few tubes of seed beads, and enjoy! 』
(The book is beautiful and looks brand new. Arrived very quickly ,Great service. Thank you) 『I am very happy with the prompt service and the excellent quality of the book. Thank you again 』
(good book wonderful help from designers) 『I BOUGHT THE BOOK DIRECTLY FROM MY BOOK-SHOP IN ISRAEL&I LOVED THE BOOK!
WONDERFUL DESIGNES!!BUT WHEN I STARTED THE FIRST PROJECT I LOVED:"TETAHEDRON BEAD" I HAD SOME PROBLEM . I DO NOT KNOW 100% ENGLISH SO I WAS NOT SURE IS A PRINTIG OR INSTRUCTIONS MISTAKE/ I E-MAILED MRS. DIANE FITZGERALD. SHE WAS SO WONDERFUL I CAN'T SAY!! SHE DID E-MAIL ME INSTRUCTIONS THAT WERE CLEAR AND DID NOT NEED EVEN READING THE TEXT. I TANK HER FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART!! I DID GET HELP MORE THAN I CAN SAY!
AS WELL ANOTHER LADY FOR THE "BIRD NEST BEAD" VERRY HELPFUL AND IMEDIAT ANSWER! SUCH A PLESENT SURPRISE FOR SO BUISSY ARTISTS!!! THANK YOU MRS GILLIAN LAMB!SO IN MY OPINION I AM VERY PLEASED WITH THE BOOK! GRATE DESIGNS, AND MISTAKES CAN BE REPAIRED! LOUISA IN ISRAEL [...]』
(Nice beads but several pattern mistakes) 『I love beaded beads, and this has quite a few that I enjoyed making. I would caution beaders that at least 3 beads had significant mistakes either in the drawing or written instructions. So, if you work a pattern and question the directions, go with your instincts. Some people may not be attracted to some of the brightly colored beads, but try them in some darker, more sophisticated colors. They take on a whole new look that most of my friends liked better.』 『
Beaders everywhere—from rank beginners to top-level artists—are discovering the extraordinary creative potential and pleasure of a seemingly simple craft: making unique, one-of-a-kind beads from existing beads themselves. This lushly illustrated guide offers them a blast of inspiration, with 40 fabulous designs from some of today’s finest beadwork artists. Ranging from understated to pure dazzling glam, these projects showcase a range of innovative techniques. Among the standouts: a peyote-stitched Tetrahedron Beaded Bead that can be produced in varying sizes; a Peek-A-Boo Bead, using steel nuts from thehardware store; and a cylinder-shaped Piñata Bead, decorated with smaller beads resembling tiny, colorful party balloons. Detailed instructions and photos make the crafting easy, and there’s encouragement for readers eager to incorporate their own design ideas.
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