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Admired for its beauty, grace and fluidity, copperplate calligraphy is perhaps the most popular writing style for social correspondence. This practical guide teaches students to handle the alphabet, numbers and punctuation, color and paper; how to write simple paragraphs, quotations, poems, cards, invitations and more. Numerous black-and-white illustrations. Bibliography. Index.
Customer Reviews:
Very thorough introduction to a once practical hand of calligraphy.......2007-02-26
First to Eleanor--thank you thank you thank you! For giving me a handwriting style that will last centuries yet.
Ahem... Copperplate hand is beautiful, and instead of having to guess how to go about making it right from a one-page sample, you have a kind and considerate teacher walk you through a complete tutorial in a real-world classroom pace--with every intention of actually passing down this beautiful hand--warts and elegance--all--from her years of experience into your fingers. This text will be your guide to teaching future generations this beautiful hand. I am honored to have found this book and even more honored to have the chance to learn this hand from a true master. I hope you will find it, as I did, that her tone is considerate, experienced, and helpful every step of the way--she made _every_ _word_ _count_. She will never bore you.
At this moment I plan to work on this hand whenever I take notes. I have a Namiki/Pilot Vanishing Point fountain pen, and although the default nib cannot vary stroke width through pressure--it's a hard nib--I have every intention of enjoying the styling of copperplate in my everyday writings. Like any others who have recently rediscovered the pleasure of writing a journal, I am using a fountain pen or a roller ball on a Moleskine brand notepad. There are many blogs and online write-ups helping you get into this fun activity. Check them out. But I realize I need a cursive hand to work on, otherwise my handwriting would remain illegible! But thanks to Ms. Winters--I am saved!
A beautiful work.......2006-07-23
I have a number of books on Copperplate. This is the most thorough, and produces the best results. Winters sweats the details, both in the letterforms (which all the books cover), but in the fine details of them, details of posture, help in choosing paper and ink (A real issue when trying to learn copperplate -- the right paper can make all the difference).
Absolutely, if you're trying to learn Copperplate, get a copy of Winters and read it. It will make all the difference.
The best Copperplate-hand book to be found out there so far.......2003-09-20
After studying calligraphy through workshops and lessons since 1989, I decided to add Copperplate to my repertoire. I found learning this style requires a whole new "think" on writing: different flexible pen nibs, pen angles, paper slant, stops, bold and hairline strokes, and of course incredible(albeit refined)embellishment. This book holds prime position in my library, is ink-stained and spotted, has pages unbound from overuse, and is the most perfect way to learn this hand as any I have ever seen. Every time I want to use Copperplate on a commission or project, I haul it out to have beside me, to remember all the little specifics that make Copperplate so beautiful. I love this book!
Outstanding.......2001-01-29
I was looking for a book to explain everything from soup to nuts. This is it. A little history, an equipment guide, and then into the basics. Advanced and commercial techniques are covered also. I highly recommend this book.
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Mastering Copperplate: A Step-By-Step Manual for Calligraphers
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This book is the perfect desk reference for anyone who designs or works with designers. It reduces the complexities of today's design work into seven basic elements: Research, Typography, Contrast, Layout, Grid Systems, Identity Design and Critique & Analysis. These seven fundamentals of design are examined separately in compelling chapters that show designers how to: * Create dynamic layouts with visual tension and asymmetrical balance * Recognize and solve color problems * Use grids to design multiple pages of the same publication * Design memorable logos and logotypes Every topic is explained through an analysis of good and bad examples, anecdotes and other instruction. The closing chapter discusses how all of the elements blend together, illustrated by a gallery of inspirational design work. A must for anyone who works in visual communication.
Customer Reviews:
Fair Book, But the Design!!.......2002-11-09
This book offers a rather general overview of graphic design, and does that job pretty well. The seven essentials referred to in the title are: research, typography, contrast, layout, the grid system, identity design and critique/analysis. The author does a good job giving the basics of each of these elements.
The problem with books on design is that the authors and publishers feel compelled to "design" the book. This book suffers from that affliction. The examples in the book are relevant and appreciated and the graphics in the introductory pages and in between chapters, while unnecessarily artsy, are not objectionable.
The biggest fault in this book? The typography - several times over! The layout of the text is distracting and occasionally hard to follow, but the choice of typeface and size is totally beyond comprehension. Unless this book was designed only for those under the age of thirty who have perfect (or better) vision, the designer missed her/his mark. It is very tiring and difficult to read and, being over fifty, I found my eyes begging for relief.
So - content is OK, though in a minimalist sense. Overall design of the book is what would be expected of a design book. But do not buy this book if you have any trouble reading small type, or at the least, buy a magnifying glass at the same time. You'll need it.
The Seven Essentials IS essential.......2002-07-15
As a first-year design student, I found Goodman's book inspiring. A great reference tool that helps bring clarity and focus to the subject of design. Written in a friendly, insightful manner, the book includes excellent examples of all forms of graphic design from famous to not-so-famous designers. I've used it as a supplement to my required reading.
Interesting, but flawed.......2002-04-11
A so-so introduction to design principles, marred by a misleading typography chapter. Simply put, Ms. Goodman's use of terminology is often wrong: for example, she uses the term Modern as a label for all sans-serifs, then classifies Bodoni as a Transitional; she calls Optima and Gill Sans Grotesques â" they're not â", and, most galling, she manages to get the definitions of "font" and "typeface" exactly backwards. Mere details? Perhaps, but one can easily make the argument that typography is about details. As far as the rest of the book is concerned, though it has some nice examples, the layout makes it difficult to use as a reference, and the text fails to provide much of a historical context. It is also almost exclusively American.
take a step back........2002-04-09
This books sets up the basics for every design problem. Keep these in mind and you'll have successful results every time. Perfect for students of design or those just starting out. Learn what all successful designers know.
The Perfect Primer.......2002-01-21
This is an excellent primer for non-professionals and students, as well as a helpful reference for teachers. Goodman has chosen contemporary, accessible examples (not just the esoteric, self-congratulatory ones found in design annuals) to illustrate the basic tenets of designing for communication. Finally, there's an informed, well-designed alternative to Robin Williams' books. Before you dive into that next brochure or flier, get this book!
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Luanne Seymour Cohen has assembled another solid design "cookbook" in which the recipes are complete meals, not just snacks. Design Essentials for Adobe Photoshop 7 and Illustrator 10 has step-by-step instructions for real-world design and illustration problems using Photoshop and Illustrator. It's perfect for those times when you know exactly which visual style you need--perhaps a neon lighting effect or that cool "graphic novel" look. And it's equally as helpful for times when you're just looking for inspiration or to sharpen your skills--for example, learning how Channels can be better for turning a photo from color to grayscale.
Projects include transforming a photograph into various styles of painterly images and into a mosaic composition that looks handcrafted out of tissue paper. Readers also find out how to simulate marbled paper, make transparent shadows and gradients on a path, draw 3-D packages and bar charts, create type with a scratchboard fill or even in the style of a '60s psychedelic poster. One section shows a sampling of filter combinations, like "Mosaic + Ripple" and "Dry Brush + Graphic Pen."
Design Essentials is laid out with the steps on the left of the page, color screen shots on the right. Although this is not a "basics" book, even a beginner would be able to follow along. The book assumes that readers are familiar with Photoshop and Illustrator, but a nifty appendix of shortcuts and handy tips (for example, hit the X key to switch the foreground/background colors) makes this a great reference for readers of all levels. And even though the focus is on the latest versions of Photoshop and Illustrator, several of the sections will still make sense to those readers who haven't yet upgraded.
Featuring completely new examples, this book's usefulness will last long after newer versions of Photoshop and Illustrator have come out. I still regularly reach for my copy of Cohen's 1993 Imaging Essentials (featuring similar tips on using Photoshop 2.5 and Illustrator 5!). This new edition has now earned a prominent place on my bookshelf as well. --Mike Caputo
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Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator are two of the most widely-used and powerful image-editing and illustration programs available. Graphic designers, illustrators, artists, and Web gurus often turn to both products in tandem to create professional-quality graphics for print and the Web.
Design Essentials, which has been called "the Joy of Cooking for designers," is part tutorial, part inspirational resource for graphic designers and illustrators who are familiar with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator and want to produce superb graphics. Perhaps you need to create text effects, patterns, textures, or transparent shadows? Look up the technique you want to learn, and this book leads you through the paces. Concise two-page spreads let readers digest the information quickly and easily--just follow the step-by-step text and four-color graphics. Readers will discover operations and techniques that open up new avenues of creativity.
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For readers who want to become part of the thriving wedding video industry, Wedding Video Handbook explains everything a wedding videographer needs to know. Each chapter explores a different part of either the business or the production ends, and covers topics including secrets for getting clients, selecting the proper equipment, and tips on capturing special wedding moments despite difficult filming conditions. The book includes handy primers on marketing and advertising, handling phone calls and appointments, pre-production preparations, what to shoot on the wedding day, interacting with other vendors, editing and packaging the DVD or video, and generating referrals. Fully up-to-date with information on the newest tools and equipment used in this rapidly-evolving market as well as the cutting-edge trends in wedding video products, Wedding Video Handbook is packed with practical advice from a pro who has spent years in the field.
Fully up-to-date with information on the newest tools and equipment used in this rapidly-evolving market as well as the cutting-edge trends in wedding video products, The Wedding Video Handbook is packed with practical advice from a pro who's spent years in the field.
Customer Reviews:
Outdated and overpriced........2007-05-05
I was rather disappointed in this book. Much of the material was so "generalized" that it was not at all helpful, most was just plain common sense, and some was completely outdated. (Hey Kirk.....High Def IS here!) I would say that maybe 25% of the information was useful. Unfortunately, books covering this category seem to be rather scarce, so there are not too many other options.
BUY IT, BUY IT, BUY IT.......2007-03-10
Amazing examples, teaching, practicals on more than just filming! This book gives information on how to treat customers, how to market your video business, correct ways to write your disclaimers for jobs, and so much more. I bought the book and have already used several principles taught in the book with an upcoming wedding I have.
Your confidence and your professionalism will increase the minute you start reading. If you are a novice or a professional there is always something new to learn and this book will get you to the next level. With a DVD included in the book you can't go wrong. Also the book is full of recommendations for other websites and materials that will give you even more guidance in this field of videography.
100% amazing book that will really help - don't wait any longer, BUY IT today and see results!!
Wedding Video Misinformation.......2006-07-27
I found this book 25% somewhat useful info, 25% "Duh", and the rest either fuzzy, or just plain wrong. Like the author's understanding of the Rule of Thirds and many of his "insights" into wedding video.
Its a shame that materials like this are out there misinforming unsuspecting newcomers to the trade.
- Hank Castello
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A well needed book!.......2006-06-10
This book offers concise realistic advice on the subject of Wedding Video. Kirk Barber balances giving information about the business and technical side of this great business!
Kent Daniel
Daniel Video Studios
Somewhat useful - could be better.......2006-03-19
This book has a lot of useful information but I found myself wanting more. It appears to be the first or only one out there though so that makes it worth buying.
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Short stories and adventures featuring Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, and other standard Disney characters.
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The year is 1942. Charles Osgood is a nine-year-old living in Baltimore. His idols are Franklin Roosevelt and Babe Ruth, a hometown hero. Charlie spends his days delivering newspapers on his daily route, riding the trolley to the local amusement park, going to Orioles' baseball games, and playing with his younger sister, Mary Ann.
With great attention to detail, Osgood captures the texture of life in a very different era, before anyone had heard of penicillin or the atomic bomb. In his neighborhood of Liberty Heights, gas lights glowed on every corner, milkmen delivered bottles of milk, and a loaf of bread cost nine cents.
Although Osgood had many interests as a child, what captivated him more than anything else was the radio. He would listen huddled under the covers, after his parents had turned off the lights, to Spiderman, Superman, The Lone Ranger, the Shadow - and of course baseball.
Customer Reviews:
Couldn't Stop Smiling.......2006-07-31
I loved this book and I'm sure I smiled all the way through it. Everyone loves nostalgia about the good ole days -- meaning, we ALL have our own good old days. But the times he writes about are especially delightful and innocent. The music was great and something everyone and anyone could sing along with. The movies were dreamy. The radio was great and innovative. And best of all were Mom's final words to the young on summer days: Be home before dark! Yes, we used to go out and play. We didn't have play dates; we just played with whoever was there on that day. Sometimes we played kick the can, or tag, or jump rope, or went on long bike rides, or went to town to the small store to look at magazines and comic books and drool over the candy in the glass counters. We may even have had a nickle in our pockets to buy something.
In any event, I grew up in basically the same circumstances as young Charles describes in this book. The book is short and sweet, something to smile about on each and every page. I wish it was longer -- Both the childhood of the 1940s and this book. Both were great.
It Made Me Smile.......2006-04-10
I envy Charles Osgood. He saw and experienced a Baltimore I never did. The stork didn't drop me off in B'more until 1955. I had such a good time in seeing things I remembered from a different perspective. If it's possible, I loved my city just a bit more after reading this. Thanks for the memories and insights.
Nostalgic, Yet Mean-Spirited.......2005-07-01
I was drawn to pick up this book when I saw the cover--the picture of the author as a young boy is irresistible. Although the content was interesting, I found myself quickly becoming annoyed by the author's numerous slurs towards our younger generation. I found his words to be increasingly mean-spirited and I finally put the book down for good when he made light of both children and their parents who are faced with the struggle of bipolar disorder. The author reminds me of many older Americans who can't see that the world has changed greatly since the 1940's and that our younger generation has many redeeming characteristics.
Great Read for an Osgood Peer.......2005-06-11
This delightful read, one year in the life of a 9-year old boy, may be the most enjoyable book I've read in years. And I read a lot of stuff. The year was 1942 and Charles Osgood describes it magnificently as lived by most of us the same age. I laughed with tears in my eyes on almost very page. This book should be enjoyed by the children and grandchildern of those of us that were children during that incredible year, 1942. Memory lane was never better documented. Enjoy.
Nostalgic, but thanks for the memories.......2004-11-24
Osgood's wit and rich tribute to his 1940s boyhood results in an enjoyable, worthwhile read, even better if you get the audio version, read by Charles himself. I did find his criticisms of today's children (and their excessively competitive parents) a bit grating. It made me think of a book that could have been written when he was a child, something like, "Radio?! Who needs that! Why when I was a boy we didn't need all those special effects and people shouting at you from a wooden box! We had books, like Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn, King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. And they were never spoiled by silly toothpaste or hair tonic commercials."
The problem with nostalgia is that it can create an abnoral yearning for an irrecoverable past, and is often excessively sentimental. Tempis fugit...
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Defending Baltimore Against Enemy Attack: A Boyhood Year During WWII
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Release Date: 2004-05-12 |
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The year is 1942. Charles Osgood is a nine-year-old living in Baltimore. His idols are Franklin Roosevelt and Babe Ruth, a hometown hero. Charlie spends his days delivering newspapers on his daily route, riding the trolley to the local amusement park, going to Orioles' baseball games, and playing with his younger sister, Mary Ann.
With great attention to detail, Osgood captures the texture of life in a very different era, before anyone had heard of penicillin or the atomic bomb. In his neighborhood of Liberty Heights, gas lights glowed on every corner, milkmen delivered bottles of milk, and a loaf of bread cost nine cents.
Although Osgood had many interests as a child, what captivated him more than anything else was the radio. He would listen huddled under the covers, after his parents had turned off the lights, to Spiderman, Superman, The Lone Ranger, the Shadow - and of course baseball.
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With an arresting mix of homespun wisdom, gritty realism, and poignant self-examination, and set against the backdrop of a young man’s coming of age,
Hobo is a modern examination of one of America’s oldest and most revered folk heroes.
A free spirit, Zebu Recchia’s mother set out on her own when her son was only two years old. Left behind, the tight family unit of father and son grew up to be more like brothers than parent and child. Such an intense relationship created struggles and pain—but also a form of independence that gave both men the mettle to face life alone when necessary. When Zebu was nineteen, he left behind his “hippie on a Harley” father in a brickyard on a cold winter day in Denver, Colorado, and set out with three things he knew he could rely on: strong boots, a warm coat, and a will to roam.
He took off down the road at sunset with his thumb out and a keen desire to see the world on his own terms. His goal was to end up in Mexico. It had always been his father’s mecca of personal freedom and absolute beauty, and so it became his, too. When Zebu jumped his first train, he was forever changed. His passion for the rails and the hobo way of life transformed him into Eddy Joe Cotton, a young hobo-in-training.
Crisscrossing the countryside with a motley band of companions and mentors, Eddy Joe learns both the dark and the beautiful sides of life on the road. Always headed vaguely toward Mexico, Eddy Joe slowly realizes that the experience of the journey is far more important than the thrill of reaching the destination.
Hobo is a celebration of the cultural and historical significance of the hobo in American society. It’s also the story of what Eddy Joe learned on the rails, and of the fascinating, worldly-wise men who became his teachers. Eddy Joe Cotton paints a multilayered portrait of this strangely enduring lifestyle—of the men who ride the trains, the tricks of the trade, the vocabulary they use, the places they camp, the train yards they avoid, the gear they are sure to carry, and the stories and lessons each one imparts. Told in Eddy Joe’s infectious and original voice,
Hobo is a heartfelt exploration of a fascinating subculture, and of one man’s place in a world that has all but been forgotten.
Customer Reviews:
Would Zebu Recchia please make himself known.......2007-06-06
I started this book hoping that I'd read about what it's really like to ride the rails. I finished it with a sense that I'd been told what 'Eddy Joe Cotton' wants riding the rails to be like and that history had been airbrushed to fit the hobo myth.
This includes the author's choosing to take a 'nom de plume'. Eddy Joe Cotton, why didn't you write as 'Zebu Recchia'?
The book is strongest right at the beginning when he describes growing up with his Dad in Denver. This bit rang true to me. I lived there and Mr. Cotton/Recchia does a nice job of bringing the area around Colfax and Broadway to life.
There's another book I'm sure in the transition from life on the road to published author and somewhere I'd be interested to hear about how the Yard Dogs Roadshow came into existence.
What are you doing now Eddie Joe Cotton/Zebu Recchia?
For a less idealized picture of 'riding the rails', read Ted Conover's book 'Rolling Nowhere'.
Artistic and poetic adventure story.......2007-04-07
I really loved reading this book. Like the photos that accompany it, this story is grainy and blurred but at the same time artistically brilliant. Eddy Joe Cotton's unique talent to weave his poetry into a first class adventure story is magical. I'd put him right near the top with the best of American authors like Twain, Hemingway, Steinbeck or London.
Eddy Joe took me back 30 years to relive the best times of my life when as a teenager I spent 3 years off and on tramping around the western states before I joined the 400. It made me nostalgic for those good old days, but at the same time reminded me of how the road can wear you down and make you bone weary.
Put J.J. Cale's "travelog" and Lou Reed's "New York" in your CD player to set the mood and settle in for a good read of a story you won't be able to put down until you've turned the last page. I hope to see more books coming from Eddy Joe Cotton. He has a rare gift for creating an atmosphere in his story telling that left a lasting impression on me.
Unimpressive.......2006-04-21
The author managed to keep my attention for most of the book, but at times his train of thought was very hard to follow. At other times,it was difficult to remember where exactly he was, geographically. This wasn't because he was travelling on a train, but because he'd say he was in Las Vegas, yet then talk about being in Mexico. A little bit too much introspection & "a hobo is this" and "a man is that" type of advice.
The portion of the book where he's actually living among other hobo's is interesting. Unfortunately about 1/3 is devoted otherwise. (including the Glossary)
A life on the tracks.......2005-05-03
Wow...this is a good read if yer into the desolation road; an open-ended, lop-sided thin line that's easy to fall off and harder to leave once you got yer groove. Eddy Joe Cotton is Kerouac and Cassidy balled up and the road is iron and wood.
An excellant, funny, and simple memoir.......2004-07-24
While many people criticize Cotton for his work, I find it to be an extremely funny and personal account of a young, somewhat cynical but always grounded, man who has one helluva journey. Too often the status quo in exactly how to write this or write that get in the way of a darn good story. This is a piece that will make you think and make you laugh. It is the most entertaining piece I've read in years. The author possesses a decidedly patriotic air while illuminating the unique aspects of our American culture. A must read.
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