IPhone 3G used's review (COLOUR FROM THE HEART) 『THIS IS AN EXCELLENT PUBLICATION. MY WIFE WAS ABSOLUTELY THRILLED WITH THE QUALITY OF THIS VERY INFORMATIVE BOOK』
(Must see!) 『This is the only book that teaches color lesson in quilting. Easy to follow concept and lots of fun too! The quilts here are pretty small and easy to finish. Very stater level. And the color lessons are wonderful. When I was reading this book, I keep saying 'so that it is.' It is just like someone helps you to say what you already know but can't find a way to express. The best thing is these lessons are for everyone with different color preference and taste. I loved it!』
(Panic Attack) 『You've come to my rescue. This was the first quilt book I purchased 2 1/2 years ago when I decided to take the plunge into quilting. I absolutely adore this book!
It was very interesting and applicable. I immediately began to make each project (completed 4 or 5 of 7) before moving on to some other projects.
Somehow, over the intervening months, I've managed to lose (probably merely misplace--so I'll be selling or giving away my extra copy when I find it) this book. I've searched several quilt stores, not remembering where I initially bought it. Decided to go on line, and finally found it here. I can't understand why it's not the first book listed when you do a search on "quilts" and "color." I believe it is the definitive book on the subject. Easy to read, easy and fun projects to do; you actually "play" as your learn. Would love to see other books by Ms. Perry.』
(My Favourite Quilting Book) 『I absolutely love this book. Originally a painter, Gai Perry really delivers in Colour From The Heart with her 7 step formula for understanding and working with colour and quilts. There are dozens of colour photos throughout the book - I can't stand quilt books that don't include lots of photos - so you can really get a feel for what Perry is communicating. Her approach to quilting is also quite refreshing; she prefers a few basic tools and supplies, a contrast to the perhaps overly technological quilts being made today in the 21st century. I feel completely inspired and confident about using her ideas and my favourite colours effectively in my next quilt!』
(An inspiring workbook for any quilter!) 『I love this book! It's an important one for beginner quilters, and also for quilters who need confidence in putting colors and textures together in a quilt. Do you have a sizeable stash, buy the fabric medleys you see in magazines but freeze up when it's time to use them? Can't walk out of a fabric store without a sack of fabric in your hand, yet it turns into one more project on your to-do list because, mmmm, maybe those fabrics you bought don't go well together after all?
I have another book that deals with color theory, fabric texture, pattern and theme. I'm supposed to cut little pieces from my precious stash and paste them in the appropriate boxes in the book. I just couldn't do it! I like Color From the Heart because the author sets up seven lessons during which you actually make a little quilt in each lesson. Lesson One focuses on Spontaneity. You'll be asked to make a little postage stamp quilt. This was a fun exercise, and yielded some interesting surprises for me. Lesson Two turns to Color Enrichment, and so on. In each lesson there are colorful photos of quilts made that reflect the quilter's individual choices.
The author spends just a few pages giving you background on color theory. That's fine with me. You can get more on that elsewhere. Her purpose in the book, as I see it, is on teaching you how to expand your knowledge of fabric color, design, texture etc. and how the fabrics interact and influence one another. All this so you learn to trust your color instincts.』
『Stressing how to give equal importance to color and fabric personality, the projects in this book use simple combinations of squares and triangles for striking results.』
IPhone 3G used's review (A Mixed Review) 『It's a brilliant addition for the working jeweller. Easy to follow and with clear instructions with a step by step format.
It allows you to produce excellent paint ups for customers and for your own decision making.
The drawback is that you need the templates, which are not available from Amazon, and cost an aditional $60.』
(Very thorough) 『This book was also good for not so experienced jewelers as it was pretty thorough.』
IPhone 3G used's review (Showcase book, not much instruction) 『I suppose I didn't read the reviews closely enough but I was surprised that this was a showcase book. I was expecting some instruction but there is absolutely none -- at least not textually. That is not the fault of the author but I'm including this in my comment to clarify for other potential buyers. I am teaching myself design and am not at the level where I can learn just by looking at other examples. I am sure for those with formal design educations or with professional experience this book will hold much more inspiration.』
(Experiential and college learning) 『Agree that book is a good resource for folks who are expanding their tech skill base. Unfair to trash designers who didn't "get it all" in college. 1) Have been designing myself for 20 yrs +" and I KNOW my skill base requires constant fine tuning. Luckily I enjoy learning. 2) College graphics classes have little time to teach a lot of material, now to include web, much of it conceptual. 3) Print is inherently complex because of its permanence. Have yet to meet a young designer who got the tech stuff in the classroom. That's what internships are for. "Rock on", young designers, you'll be learning forever.』
(One Color) 『This book is a find and a great visual aide. I haven't seen a book like this since the two-color print book I bought a few years back. To the person who bought this book to learn how to set up documents in photoshop for one color printing: You should have learned how to do that in your graphic design classes in college. If you haven't taken any graphic design classes then you have no business trying to be a designer.』
(One-Color Graphics) 『I really think this book deserves a better rating than two stars. This book shows how one color graphics can be beautiful and impactful too. This book is not a book for learning photoshop technique but for learning how to have a good layout with just one color. Person that buy this book to learn about photoshop has found a wrong book. As a graphic designer, dealing with clients want one color graphic most of the time, I find this book very useful.』
(This is NOT a tutorial) 『If you are considering this book to learn the Photoshop techniques that would allow you to produce documents that appear multi-color but are printed with only one ink, I don't think this will be the book you want. It has a lot of lovely photos of such printed pieces, but other than tell you what software, paper and printing methods were used, there is no instruction in achieving similar results. I expected more of a training approach to teach you HOW to do it, not just show the results.』 『Projects included in this volume range from posters, invitations and promotional materials to logos and letterheads. It should help graphic designers of all levels harness the magic and simplicity of one-colour - without breaking a client's budget.』
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Charles
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Colorful inspiration) 『This is a book of inspiring photos and plant combinations that I have come back to again and again. I have many books on Color in the garden and this is one of my newest and most enjoyable. It is not a comprehensive book of varietals and planting schemes but rather a book of beautiful photographs that will inspire you in planting your own garden. The photographs are of very high quality and this is a book that you can pick up anytime you need some new planting ideas. I couldn't disagree more with the previous reviewer. If you like color and color combinations I can't imagine that you will not enjoy this book!』
(The Cover Is The Best Part Of This Book) 『I love the cover of this book, so it is with extreme difficulty that I give it such a low rating. The cover is awesome, but the book is a disappoinment. I expected to find information regarding color combinations that work and perhaps those that don't. Most of the text in this book appears to be devoted to discussions of particular plants/cultivars that exhibit various color, i.e., best black cultivars, best blues, etc. Such information will be quickly dated as newer cultivars replace those in use today. Most of all, I was dissapointed that each color was addressed seperately with little or no attention given to combinations.
The book does contain a number of excellent color photos as well as the occasional bit of useful information; unfortunately, the latter is all but lost amidst a plethera of information regarding specific cultivars for a given color - information you could easily find in a garden catalog.』 『-Covers the basics of color for successful garden design
-Provides options for those who plan their gardens and those who plant spontaneously Planting for Color will show readers how to make the best use of the gardener's palette in ways that will delight, intrigue, transform, and entertain. Gardener Susan Chivers takes readers through the style of garden they want to create, whether it's spontaneous or restricted, and how to use color to transform these places instantly.
This guide also explores the multitude of ways to put color together, demonstrating how color can change the sense of space, suggest coolness and warmth, and create different moods. Readers will find the information they need to assemble the right plants for their chosen schemes, and to carry those schemes throughout the year.』
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Gulliver Books
Usually ships in 1 to 3 months IPhone 3G used's review (Color, Color, Color) 『"The Science Book of Color" is a very good resource for ideas on several different types of experiments that a child can do with color. Its also a good reference for teachers who are not too familiar with science. They can use these experiments to supplement their lessons. The ideal audience of the book is children ages 5-8. Its organized very neatly, and the steps for each experiment are very clear-cut. The book also provides colorful and realistic pictures to aid its instructions, which prove to be very helpful and make it extremely easy to follow. In addition, another reason I liked this book is because it provides footnotes/facts for each experiment to help you apply your discovery to meaningful everyday situations.』 『
Fun-packed science projects and experiments introduce readers to basic science principles. Full-color photographs and easy-to-follow text guide children through creative experiments using common materials, while practical examples relate each experiment to the world around us.“The handsome design and illustration of the series make it an inviting choice for library collections.”--Booklist“Clear, well-spaced photographs, good instructions, and appropriate warning typify this series of experiment books for middle graders.”--The Horn Book
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Chronicle Books
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Not what I expected) 『Reading the other reviews, I expected this book to have some color direction in it. But it is just a color swatch book. The colors that are included are so minimal, this book was useless to me.』
(One handy piece of knowledge for the aspiring designer) 『This book is simply essential if you come into design without knowledge of color. It also has some useful color combinations, small tips to understand color more fully, and gorgeous pictures. It is a good investment for any kind of artist.』 『With over 1000 color combinations, this remarkable book assists with color choice in several important ways: it takes the guesswork out of putting colors together by showing in advance what they will look like; innovative color schemes provide new ideas; tint percentages for every color insure correct reproduction. This book is meant primarily as a professional tool for anyone associated with design or the design process. Because of the inclusion of screen values of the four process colors, this book will make perhaps its greatest contribution to those who realize their design through some printed process—graphic designers, certainly; also environmental designers, advertising and package designers and probably some members of architectural firms who become involved in printed media. In a much broader sense, the book has real value to anyone who needs to confirm color suggestions and examples presented in a straightforward, pure and neutral way.』
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