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A wonderful, encyclopedic work on the technical aspects of printmaking and photography. This is a wonderful and easily approachable guide for art lovers or anyone curious about printmaking but may not have a background in making prints. And for working artists this is a good reference on all the possible variations of the medium. The book is also beautifully produced with great full color illustrations--essential when discussing the minute details and differences between types of prints.
This is a beautifully produced book about once of the most intriguing and gifted contemporary artists. At first glance Ford's works seem like mere imitation of Audubon's style, but as you keep looking you realize they are so much more than that. They are beautiful and skillful paintings but they all are astute and biting commentaries on modern society as well. The book has really wonderful reproductions of many of his works along with detailed close ups so that you can really appreciate his craftsmanship.
This has quickly become my favorite cookbook for baked goods. There are tons of recipes and lots of variations on recipes--for example, there are about a dozen different brownie recipes--so there's something in to suit everyone's preferences. The recipes are very clear and reassuring, with lines like "don't worry if it looks ugly now, it will turn out well when it's baked." There are lots of beautiful photos which I always appreciate in a cookbook, and so far everything seems easy enough for the average baker.
An interesting epic tale of a man living in medieval Barcelona, from his childhood as a serf to his rise to a prominent and admired citizen of the city. The story provides a vivid picture of life for many kinds of people in the middle ages in Spain, and is a fun read for the historical perspective. However, there is not much to the book beyond the narrative--I didn't come away feeling like I had gotten much out of it beyond the history lesson.
Such a fun book for art lovers or armchair travelers. It combines a personal travelogue of journeys around the world with historical research on pigments, providing a fascinating perspective on art history.
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The Printed Picture by Richard Benson
nicole d, October 16, 2011
A wonderful, encyclopedic work on the technical aspects of printmaking and photography. This is a wonderful and easily approachable guide for art lovers or anyone curious about printmaking but may not have a background in making prints. And for working artists this is a good reference on all the possible variations of the medium. The book is also beautifully produced with great full color illustrations--essential when discussing the minute details and differences between types of prints.Walton Ford: Pancha Tantra by Bill Buford
nicole d, September 17, 2011
This is a beautifully produced book about once of the most intriguing and gifted contemporary artists. At first glance Ford's works seem like mere imitation of Audubon's style, but as you keep looking you realize they are so much more than that. They are beautiful and skillful paintings but they all are astute and biting commentaries on modern society as well. The book has really wonderful reproductions of many of his works along with detailed close ups so that you can really appreciate his craftsmanship.Baking: From My Home to Yours by Dorie Greenspan
nicole d, September 13, 2011
This has quickly become my favorite cookbook for baked goods. There are tons of recipes and lots of variations on recipes--for example, there are about a dozen different brownie recipes--so there's something in to suit everyone's preferences. The recipes are very clear and reassuring, with lines like "don't worry if it looks ugly now, it will turn out well when it's baked." There are lots of beautiful photos which I always appreciate in a cookbook, and so far everything seems easy enough for the average baker.Cathedral of the Sea by Ildefonso Falcones
nicole d, September 13, 2011
An interesting epic tale of a man living in medieval Barcelona, from his childhood as a serf to his rise to a prominent and admired citizen of the city. The story provides a vivid picture of life for many kinds of people in the middle ages in Spain, and is a fun read for the historical perspective. However, there is not much to the book beyond the narrative--I didn't come away feeling like I had gotten much out of it beyond the history lesson.Color: A Natural History of the Palette by Victoria Finlay
nicole d, September 13, 2011
Such a fun book for art lovers or armchair travelers. It combines a personal travelogue of journeys around the world with historical research on pigments, providing a fascinating perspective on art history.(1 of 1 readers found this comment helpful)
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