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Charley Harper: An Illustrated Life
Charley Harper, Todd Oldham
AMMO Books, 2007
Graduation gift!
My dad got this for me as a college graduation gift, and I love it. I've always wanted this book, so was thrilled when I opened it up and saw what it was :)
In my opinion, the matte finish of the pages suit the artwork well. The only painting that might have benefited ...
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Becoming the Natural: My Life In and Out of the Cage
Randy Couture
Simon Spotlight Entertainment, 2008
very open
Very good read.
Randy is very open about his personal life. He doesn't try to hide his skeletons. Although, i think he has made some bad choices along the way, i respect him even more for admiting to them and not trying to make excuses.
It also shows that Randy ...
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The Americans
Steidl/National Gallery of Art, Washington, 2008
The definitive "The Americans"
We're lucky to have this edition. Robert Frank is an old man with health issues now. That he is healthy enough to oversee this work is wonderful. Everything about this edition - especially in comparison to the 2007 Delpine edition I purchased earlier this year - is ...
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An Illustrated Life: Drawing Inspiration from the Private Sketchbooks of Artists, Illustrators and Designers
Danny Gregory
How, 2008
An Illustrated Life offers a sneak peak into the wildly creative imaginations of top illustrators, designers and artists from around the world through the pages of their personal visual journals. Popular visual journalist and author Danny Gregory reveals how and why keeping a consistent, visual journal leads to a more fulfilling creative life. ...
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Carolina Clay: The Life and Legend of the Slave Potter Dave
Leonard Todd
W.W. Norton & Co., 2008
That Very Rare Great Story
A story stunning in the facts of a life lived in such beauty and courage amongst such ugliness.
I learned of it here:
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96140163&ft=1&f=2
Should be required reading for everyone born in our South.
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Things I have learned in my life so far
Stefan Sagmeister
Abrams, 2008
Sagmeister Always Rocks
Like his first book, this one is filled with clever design details and insights into his process. Unlike the typical designer, Sagmeister speaks of his process in terms that more are akin to self-improvement and self-analysis and than technique, giving us plebians ...
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Jock Sturges: Life Time
Steidl International Photography, 2008
One of His Best - Sturges Should Do More in Color
This book in my opinion is one of Jock Sturges' best collections, if not the best (or at least it might be my favorite). Yes, his black and whites are excellent but I think his work is even better in color like in this book. He should do more in color in the future. ...
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Living the Creative Life: Ideas and Inspiration from Working Artists
Rice Freeman-Zachery
North Light Books, 2007
Truly Inspiring...
You can't but be inspired after reading this wondrous book! I will admit first hand, I personally have no intention (nor the talent), to ever become a world class artist by any means. I do have passion to create however, and this book along with another I received ...
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The Complete Artist's Way: Creativity as a Spiritual Practice
Julia Cameron
Tarcher/Penguin, 2007
A lovely volume
The Artist's Way books are inspiring, and this pretty book containing three of them is worthy of a prime space on the bookshelf (while keeping it handy for check-ins!). Nicely done.
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The Professional Bachelor Dating Guide - How to Exploit Her Inner Psycho
Brett Tate
Cambridge Publishing, LLC, 2007
Worth the price of admission
The divorce industry is not your friend,and rigged entirely against men. As a divorce attorney, men need to wake up and heed the financial advice in this book. You have insurance on your car and home, why in the world would you go into a marriage without insurance on ...
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Christmas in New York: A Pop-Up Book
Chuck Fischer
Bulfinch, 2005
A great gift for everyone from 0 to 90 years old
It has been a surprise to open this book. Just amazing! I believe it is perfect for a baby, for an adult, for everyone, it is a pleasure to go through the colorful pop-up pages and the inserts.
I really love it.
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Girl with a Pearl Earring, Deluxe Edition
Tracy Chevalier
Plume, 2005
I adored this book!
I really enjoyed this book. It was such a great story and I could not help but keep flipping back to the front cover so I could look at the beautiful painting again and again! I will definately read this again.
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On This Earth: Photographs from East Africa
Nick Brandt
Chronicle Books, 2005
On This Earth
This is a wonderful book with some great pictures of the African wildlife. The black and white photos were striking and the book appeals to 3 years of age to 65. It captured the African wildlife that I have had the privilege of seeing first hand on two occasions.
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Mary Engelbreit's This Is The Life: 2009 Mini Wall Calendar
Mary Engelbreit
Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2008
People magazine has dubbed Mary Engelbreit a Norman Rockwell for our times. For 2009, let Mary Engelbreit's calendar brighten your day, every day. Want to get away? Let Mary Engelbreit's calendar, This Is the Life , take you to everyone's favorite vacation spot--the beach. Filled with images of friends chatting on the beach, mermaids and sea ...
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The Heart of the Artist
Rory Noland
Zondervan, 1999
Self restoration for a christian artist....
This book works in the real areas of a christian artist. If you're feeling lost, or empty no matter how much you do, this book have the answers to feel whole. The changes starts in our hearts. It's amazing. I will use it for my team!
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