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Giorgio Morandi 1890-1964: Nothing Is More Abstract Than Reality
Skira, 2008
Much more than just a still-life
This is the catalogue for the current Morandi exhibition at the Met in NYC. It basically follows a strict chronology after two introductory essays, one attempting a reassessment of the artist's oeuvre in the light of the many studies that have been carried out in ...
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My Secret: A PostSecret Book (Postsecret)
Frank Warren
William Morrow, 2006
Love it.
I have bought all the Postsecret books and visit the site every Sunday. I absolutely love all these books. It's truly amazing how so many of my secrets are others peoples secrets as well.
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Masters: Art Quilts: Major Works by Leading Artists (The Masters)
Martha Sielman
Lark Books, 2008
"Masters: Art Quilts" is FANTASTIC !
"Masters: Art Quilts" is one of the most fantastic books I've ever seen; incredible photo imaging, wonderful commentaries about the artists, and the book is beautifully organized. "Masters" is inspirational - think of it as artistic "eye candy",,,,,, I'll treasure ...
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Planet Earth: As You've Never Seen It Before
Alastair Fothergill
University of California Press, 2007
AMAZING PICTURES!
BEAUTIFUL BOOK TO HAVE. NOT ONLY IS IT INFORMATIVE, BUT THE PICTURES ARE TRULY A PIECE OF ARTWORK.
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One Man's Wilderness: An Alaskan Odyssey (Annivers
Sam Keith, Richard Proenneke
Alaska Northwest Books, 2003
Very inspiring book
Excellent book to read. I believe everyone will enjoy this and the story of this amazing person. Easy to read diary-like story of Dick Proenneke's 16-month life alone in a beautiful wilderness of Alaska. Page by page you'll be thrilled to continue on reading and it ...
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E Pluribus Venom
Shepard Fairey
Gingko Press, 2008
the best dollar i have read!
This is an amazing book with some of Shepard's most greatest art! The stories are also very entertaining and inspiring. Beware for strong cravings to climb up billboards and to spread art on every white wall in your city! all around it is a superb book to have. ...
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A Lifetime of Secrets: A PostSecret Book
Frank Warren
William Morrow, 2007
Love it
I have bought all the Postsecret books and visit the site every Sunday. I absolutely love all these books. It's truly amazing how so many of my secrets are others peoples secrets as well.
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Vanity Fair: The Portraits: A Century of Iconic Images
Graydon Carter, David Friend
Abrams, 2008
Vanity Fair has done it again
For anyone who loves portraits, this is your book. I love it! A great coffee table book or just one to add to your collection.
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The Secret Lives of Men and Women: A PostSecret Book
Frank Warren
William Morrow, 2007
Love it.
I have bought all the Postsecret books and visit the site every Sunday. I absolutely love all these books. It's truly amazing how so many of my secrets are others peoples secrets as well.
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PostSecret: Extraordinary Confessions from Ordinary Lives
Frank Warren
William Morrow, 2005
You can't resist picking this up
Finally, after having this on my wish list for forever, I finally bought it. This will be a great coffee table book. I loved the post card artwork and the layout of this book. This is more of an art book than a book meant for just revealing secrets. Don't let this ...
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Creature
Chronicle Books, 2007
A daring design by a phenomenal artist
It is obvious by looking at the other reviews that the controversy over this book's layout is frustratingly bifurcated for the undecided buyer. The book has a delightfully bold layout and my review is as follows; the white backgrounds create a uniformity that ...
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Ansel Adams: 400 Photographs
Ansel Adams
Ansel Adams, 2007
Inspiration
Tireless book full of images of this wonderful photographer to look unique.
Size good, brings good idea to shoot the nature.
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Design Like You Give a Damn: Architectural Responses to Humanitarian Crises
Architecture for Humanity
Metropolis Books, 2006
INCREDIBLE
Okay, so I havent actually read the book but Cameron Sinclair came to my school a month ago to give a lecture based on the book. It was one of the most motivating and perspective changing experiences that Ive ever had. It gave me a totally new perspective on ...
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Equus
Tim Flach
Abrams, 2008
It's Like Seeing Horses with New Eyes Every Time You Open It
It seems like I have been waiting forever for this book to be published and now I have one in my hands. I had seen the images on Tim Flach's web site but couldn't imagine their tactile presence. The book is huge and the physical act of turning such big pages creates ...
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Material World: A Global Family Portrait
Peter Menzel, Charles C. Mann
Sierra Club Books, 1995
Fascinating Book
This is a fascinating look at how people all over the world live. My children have enjoyed thumbing through it, & our realtor gives it out as gifts to his clients! A unique project indeed.
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