No comments about The Isabella Breviary.

1 comments about To Touch the Past: The Painted Pottery of the Mimbres People.

1. Owning about a half-dozen books by Brody on this subject - this is among the best for graphics. Some never before seen pottery that is amazing. Great content & excellent reference.

3 comments about Creative Collage for Crafters: Techniques, Projects, Inspirations.

1. This book was an inspiration for me to begin creating collages for several friends planning memorial services for their family members. I found that the process of collecting the materials together with the family was a special time for them (materials included everything from photos to flowers from a dried bridal bouquet, to hankerchiefs, jewelry, and even a piece of a blotter with doodles). And on each occasion, the collage became a treasured keepsake for the family after the service. So, I'm grateful to this book for its inspirational effect on me -- I've found several new areas to explore thanks to this book.
   
   There are some really unique ideas here (like the CD collages and the collage-covered table) that go beyond many books on collage that I've come across. Lark Books does tend to be very reliable (in my experience anyway - I have several craft books from Lark). The books tend to have experienced crafters/artists as authors, and there is attention paid to process and to one's working environment as well as to projects. Materials lists and photographs are always of high quality, and that is the case with CREATIVE COLLAGE FOR CRAFTERS too.
   
   I don't think it's possible to look through this book without being inspired to try at least ONE new collage technique -- this book is terrific. One of the nicest I've seen, and I've collected a good many over the years. I particularly like the 'Hunting and Gathering' chapter that encourages you to open your eyes to completely new kinds of materials. It was while reading that chapter that I had my 'aha!' moment when I came up with the idea for Memorial Collages.
   
   Artwork and crafting is such a personal thing that any review of this book will naturally be highly subjective. Taking that into consideration, I would highly recommend this book to anyone who loves to do collage and is seeking new inspiration. You will definitely find it here!



2. This book is just OK..rather blah compared to other books on the subject of collage. Before buying this book based on the previous review (which was written by a self-promoting "fine art collage artist" who's work is included in this book) Go to a library and look inside to see for yourself. Honestly, I found nothing new or exciting to make this worth the money. You can get as much inspiration by looking up the word *collage* in a dictionary. I do give 2 stars for the attempt to reach a larger than typical audience of this art. And to the crafters out there, don't let anyone talk down to you about your "level", creative spirit is fabulous any way you express it.



3. Katherine Duncan Aimone has done a great job of skillfully presenting collage as a craft with wonderful illustrations. As a fine art collage artist I was pleased to be included in the book even though it is primarily for those working at the craft level. There is a Gallery section showing the fine art potential of collage that will perhaps encourage those beginning to raise the bar and try to create something in the fine art realm. This is a beautiful book to look at and even better to read. For the person interested in collage Katherine illustrates many ways to experiment ending in something you will be proud of. For the person interested in carrying it further the information is there to learn about the elements of art along with the deifferent approaches to collage. This is a great book that will catch you by surprise with the carefully chosen content. I highly recommend it to both non-professionals as well as professionals. Carole Bleistein n.c.s. Regional Director Northwest Collage Society

No comments about Mason's Vista Ironstone (Schiffer Book for Collectors).

1 comments about 19th Century Lustreware.

1. To those interested in British earthenwares but not necessarily lustreware, this work could change things. Thoughtfully structured by manufacturing region, Gibson's book shares all the positives of ACC publications and its one negative: lacklustre (sorry) design. The color is abundant, photographs good, the text readable. When compared with the comparatively poorly-produced Shiffer editions, ACC books present high value.

1 comments about The Art of Desire: Erotic Treasures from the Kinsey Institute.

1. This is a charming little paperback. It features about 35 full-page and some smaller erotic images in all media. They are mostly black and white. For the person who requires a complete library on the topic, it is of course a necessity. However, it seems a bit pricey for the general reader considering how few images are included.

No comments about P0Es1S: The Aesthetics Of Digital Poetry.

3 comments about Charming Handmade Clay Crafts: Decorative Techniques & Projects.

1. I am very dissapointed with my book. The condition is ok, but it is an old library book with stickers and stamps throughout.



2. This book is so complete. I have wanted to work in clay for some time but was a bit intimidated by the process. The clear and colorful photos of all steps with text that includes every detail makes this book perfect for me. I was impressed by the sheer creativity and number of projects that can be made just by handbuilding. I am wildly inspired. The whole book is so juicy!



3. I found this book packed with inspiration. Explains projects thoroughly and has lots of pictures as well. The projects are cute and fun to make. I think is a great book for a beginner.

No comments about Glassmakers of Stourbridge and Dudley 1612-2002.

No comments about Branded and on Display.