1 comments about A History of Glassforming.

1. This book is a nicely illustrated and produced book, chock full of interesting glass technique through history. There are some good technique and apparatus ideas for modern day art glass workers, and lots of interesting information for other fans of glass art. Unfortunately, the writing style is some of the worst I've ever seen in print. It is grammatical, but so unfocused as to be almost incoherent. However, as a part-time glass artist, I find that the scope of glass history and technology revealed in just the illustrations and their captions is so full of unique useful and interesting information about working with glass that this book is well worth perusing. It is worth 5 stars for content, but I'm giving it 4 because of the awful writing.

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2 comments about Hot: The Men of Hot House.

1. Hot men from HOT HOUSE...hot men in hot situations and poses from HOT HOUSE...hot men from HOT HOUSE in hot films from HOT HOUSE...LET'S JUST SAY ITS HOT, HOT, HOT!



2. "This photobook is chock full of the stars of Hot House porn videos! Their aggressive sex appeal, massively-trained bodies and pure masculinity are inspiring from the first page. The solo portraits will make your mouth water. This is pin-up photography at its best!"--© zebraz

2 comments about Plop: Recent Projects of the Public Art Fund.

1. "Plop" is an extensive, if not truly comprehensive, look at the New York City-based Public Art Fund's recent projects of public contemporary art in media ranging from light to performance. It includes memorable work by distinguished artists such as Louise Bourgeois, Jeff Koons (his famous flower puppy at Rockefeller Center), Mariko Mori (Her UFO spaceship "docked" indoors in the Madison Avenue building adjacent to 5th Avenue's Trump Tower.), Takashi Murakami (An assemblage of aliens depicted on balloon sculptures in Rockefeller Center with its roots in Japanese anime and probably William Gibson's cyberpunk fiction too.), and Nam June Paik (a dazzling laser light show and sculpture at Rockefeller Center). It also includes work by up-and-coming conceptual/performance artist and sculptor Anissa Mack, whose "Pies for a Passerby", a kitschy Americana performance piece, received some curious national and international attention two years ago (An astute blog columnist wrote a well-reasoned essay back then arguing that this work was not art; I believe it is still posted on the internet.). Notably absent is the sculpture installation by the late George Segal, the distinguished sculptor noted for his realistic papier mache sculptures of ordinary people doing ordinary things - and I might add, a fellow alumnus of Stuyvesant High School - exhibited late last year near Central Park's Grand Army Plaza (southeast corner of the park, across the street from the Hotel Pierre). While the Public Art Fund's aims are truly admirable, much of its work on display tends to be too whimsical (e. g. work by Koons, Mack and Mori, to name but a few). As such it lacks the gravitas I've seen in excellent work by such prominent Tucson, Arizona artists as painters Robert Colescott, James G. Davis, Alfred Quiroz and Jim Waid, photographers Harold Jones, Joe Labate and Frances Murray and last, but not least, performance artist, sculptor and poet Ned Schaper (aka Mat Bevel).



2. If someone told you that there was an exhibition of plop art at your local museum, would you rush over to see it? Probably not. But, you should because plop art is some of the most exciting, innovative art to be found.

   The name "plop art," which is sometimes used in a pejorative manner, refers to public art that is not considered to have any relation to its surroundings. In other words, it's "plopped" there. What a wonderful surprise that can be! Have you seen Jeff Koon's huge puppy made of flowering plants in Rockefeller Center? You can't help but smile.

   For a quarter of a century buildings, plazas, parks, and streets in New York City have been the recipients of amazing art installations, all thanks to the Public Art Fund, an organization that enthusiastically supports contemporary art.

   "Plop: Recent Projects of the Public Art Fund" presents projects by 45 internationally acclaimed artists whose works now decorate New York City. Among the artists included are Vito Acconci, Louise Bourgeois, Martin Creed, Dan Graham, Kim Sooja, Jeff Koons, Mariko Mori, Takashi Murakami, Paul Pfeiffer, Brian Tolle, and many more.

   A discussion of the pros and cons involved in making contemporary art for the public is also found in this 256 page volume boasting 500 illustrations.

   - Gail Cooke

1 comments about Introducing The Lambeth Bible: A Study Of Text And Imagery (Single Titles in Palaeography, Manuscript Studies & Book His) (Single Titles in Palaeography, Manuscript Studies & Book His).

1. Specialists in manuscript studies will be pleased with the detailed text and the illustrations, especially the exquisite color plates.

2 comments about His Face: Images of Christ in Art.

1. This is a unique pictorial narrative, the life of Jesus Christ is portrayed through 95 glorious color reproductions of His face. With rare power, vitality and immediacy, these moving full-page images of Christ's face illuminate the story of His youth, His ministry, His suffering and His triumph, as depicted by the world's greatest painters. You can find this book at mach1.com if you can't find it on Amazon. Good luck...great gift.



2. This is a phenominal book! I bought it in 1996 as an X-ms gift and got one for myself. The pictures are stunning and depict the variety of images we know and love as Christ from the ages. It is my favorite coffee-table book, and off-season, it keeps my bible company. Out of print now, it is well worth the higher price of a used edition. All glory to him!

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