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Fascinating!.......2006-01-03
"Designers on Designers" is such a fascinating and informative book, especially for anyone who is interested in learning more about how to decorate one's home from masters "who know!"
Brava for Susan Gray and Designers on Designers!.......2005-05-11
What a wonderful idea -- an intimate look in words and photos at some of the world's most influential designers and their candid thoughts on the designers and interiors that have inspired them. An elegant, eloquent, and informative book.
A must for those who are passionate about interior design.......2005-04-01
If you are passionate about interior design and its history, you will adore "Designers on Designers." It features a select group of today's top designers and reveals in detail the people and historic places that have had the greatest impact on their work. The notable designers include Ellie Cullman, Robert Couturier, Bunny Williams and Jamie Drake. Gray allows the designers to tell their stories in their own words, lending the text a desirable intimacy not found in many design books. Each chapter includes telling photography. I'm looking forward to volume II.
A concise history...great background information.......2004-08-27
Susan Gray's "Designers on Designers" presents a multi-dimensional panorama on the world of interior design. The book's essays, each accompanied by illustrations of the particular author's own work, effectively complement the work of the designers who are discussed.
not what i was looking for.......2004-08-24
this book is poorly written and just uses pictures we've seen many times in magazines and other books.
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Great for Remembering the Sea!.......2002-04-09
I really remembered what to do on my canvas/watercolor . . . with this instruction book. It's been a long time and he showed the basics, the motions of the sea, the feeling you are trying to capture.
There are plenty of different colors and moods brought to you.
There is rage and calm, morning and night, the distance of water and the shoreline.
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Giving meticulous detail to each compelling chapter, E. John Robinson guides artists to the heart of creating breathtaking scenes of the shore and water.
Clear instructions and step-by-step demonstrations ensure that readers have all the essential information they need to pick up a brush and produce a gorgeous painting every time. They'll also find advice for capturing translucent water, sea spray, lace effects, surface patterns, rocks, beaches and headlands.
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Completely and Utterly Beautiful and Outstanding--NOT just for beginners.......2007-09-12
This book is wonderful and beautiful. I am somewhat a beginner watercolorist, and I disagree about the previous remark that this book is only for beginners---I believe this book reaches way beyond the beginning steps of learning watercolor painting.
Mr. Robinson begins the book with the usual materials and techniques chapter. He gives good demonstrations of various techniques with brush strokes, wet on wet, chops, reflections stroke, masking out, lifting, and sandpaper edges to name a few.
Chapter 2 is Painting on Location. Mr. Robinson explains how he studied the sea using a movie camera so he could understand exactly what happens when a wave reaches a certain point. Then, planning the painting is demonstrated. Each page is filled with well-designed photos and sketches, and are explained in a well-designed manner that make it enjoyable to read. Values of the water and pencil sketches of rocks are explained along with color sketching. Ten-minute sketches are compared to 20-minute sketches, and a step-by step demonstration is given with full explaination s under each picture.
Chapter 3 is about the Colors of the Sea, and how Mr. Robinson selects his pallet, comparing, for example manganese blue vs. cerulean blue vs. ultramarine blue for water and qualities that factor into using them. Then greens and combined colors for water are discussed....Charging and selection of colors for charging and overlaid lines are demonstrated in a well-organized manner. Then Mr. Robinson explains how he charges the water and rocks along with illustrations to accompany each section.
Chapter 4 is The Importance of Atmosphere. I don't consider this information something a beginner would be concentrating on--I think this book is definitely for all levels of watercolorists. Perspective is explained, and how Mr. Robinson chooses different colors to achieve different atmosphere--warm grays vs. cool, clear day vs rain, fog, incoming fog---each with a beautiful illustration and explanation. Casting shadows, and fog with a sun glow are demonstrated.
Chapter 5--The Importance of Sunlight--"the influence of sunlight on color, sunlight and shadow colors, warm sunlight, high noon light, low horizon sunlight are explained, again, with a beautiful painting to illustrate, but with the purpose of teaching and not just to "show off" the authors beautiful works.....Then, practice steps are given with step one, step two, etc. each illustrated and fully explained....Next, bright light--side light, down lighting, front lighting, back lighting, spot lighting, casting shadows, sun rays are all shown and explained.
Chapter 6 is Composition for Balance and Harmony where he explains spirit lines, lines of motion, tranquil lines, opposing lines, moving lines, rising lines, downward lines---not something a beginner would pay that much attention to....Values and focal points are demonstrated--each with a small painting
Chapter 7---Water As a Reflecting Surface-- light paths, reflecting bluffs, mirror images, extended reflection, broken reflections, light bounce, etc--each separately illustrated. Reflected wave foam, shallow water reflections, sparkles, glare, etc..
Chapter 8 is Skies--sundown, cloud glow, motion drama, etc... Next a Demonstration step-by-step is given beginning with a line sketch, value sketch, choice of pallet colors and then step-by-step explanations are given. Easy to follow--excellent instruction.
Chapter 9 --Waves and Breakers--anatomy of swells, transfer of energy, swells with ripples, whitecaps, etc.--all covered and illustrated along with sketches to explain more if needed. Next, cloud and cloud reflections, breaker anatomy, light through the wave, different views of the wave, collapsed wave, dark-to-light wave....Then, another step-by-step demonstration, again well organized, illustrated, and explained.
Chapter 10--The Forms and Shapes of Foam--foam bursts--how to achieve the effect--
The rest of the chapters include Forms and Shapes of Rocks, Beaches, Harbors and Coastlines---each with more demonstrations.
Photo references are included in the back of the book, along with a gallery of Mr. Robinson's stunning work.
This book is exceptional and well above your average watercolor instruction book. The author holds you spellbound and has some interesting little stories to tell along the way. It is a truly wonderful and beautiful book, as well as being well organized and explained.
OK for beginners - mediocre, at best, for artists!.......2005-10-12
I would recommend this book for beginners only! The special effects, referred to in the title, are basic watercolor techniques. The book itself is not very creative in format, content nor presentation .
Outstanding Book on Painting Water in Watercolor.......2005-06-08
As with his other books, Mr. Robinson clearly and plainly explains steps in the process of achieving a wonderful watercolor painting. The step-by-step photographs and full explanations of techniques are outstanding in terms of instruction and giving pointers to achieving a better painting. I would recommend this book for painters at all levels. Many of the techniques apply to other mediums as well. For anyone interested in painting water this is a must have.
If you really want to learn .......2005-04-22
Mr Robinson obviously has two outstanding gifts: painting and teaching! A rare combination. And he knows all about the subject. Wether you are a beginner or an experienced painter I am sure you can benefit from this book. I absolutely love it! Unlike many other painting instructors he is not exhibiting his own paintings but teaching you how to get into the world of painting sea.
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A coast lover's coffee-table book, Big Sur to Big Basin is both stirringly beautiful and exceptionally informative. In a book about Big Sur you'd expect to find sun-splashed sea stacks and astonishing redwoods, but here photographer Larry Ulrich surprises and inspires with mission bells, cherry blossoms, storybook houses, forest streams, bucolic grazers, and prickly fields from the artichoke center of the world (Castroville, that is).
Long-time California resident Pamela Verduin Cain has done a thorough job of finding and recounting stories that give the photos interest beyond the visual. There are Pebble Beach golf legends, secret nature hikes, famous authors' and artists' haunts, and palate-tempting descriptions of choice restaurants along the way.
The book is divided into six sections: Big Sur, Carmel, Pebble Beach, Pacific Grove, Monterey, and Santa Cruz. A hand-illustrated map highlights 25 points of interest (such as the Steinbeck House, Point Lobos State Reserve, and Monterey Bay Aquarium) to help travelers actually find some of the stunning spots captured here. In the meantime, pour yourself a glass of California Chardonnay, relax in your easiest chair, and take a panoramic journey through these dreamy pages. --Kathryn True
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From the dramatic cliffs of Big Sur to the colorful boardwalk and misty wooded mountains of Santa Cruz, Big Sur to Big Basin captures the stunning vistas and lively spectacles of the Monterey Bay region. Filled with extraordinary images by photographer Larry Ulrich, Big Sur to Big Basin is both a lovely keepsake for residents and visitors and a captivating wish-book for those far away. Writer Pamela Verduin Cain covers everything from gray whales, redwoods, and monarch butterflies to John Steinbeck's days, Henry Miller's legacy, and the land that drew such talents as Edward Weston and Ansel Adams in her thoughtful accompanying text. This gorgeous volume will enchant everyone who appreciates the rugged charm of California's Central Coast.
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BIG SUR and the CENTRAL COAST in exceptional photos........2007-03-11
I like this book the best of all in my library.
It is outstanding in photographic images.
Highly recommended!
good, but not great.......2003-11-04
From a photographic standpoint, the book is good, but not great. The pictures are nice, but not high art. It is not on the level with Muench, Wolfe, etc. It is more of a book to remember the area by.
see for yourself..........2002-05-25
Big Sur to Big Basin is the only book I have experienced that fully portrays the feel of the area. Fantastic photography complements the books detailed narrative, and if there ever was a book to remember a visit to a region, then this is it.
The California coast is a wonderful place to explore, and in particular, the Big Sur area is one of my favourites. From the mighty trees, to the wonder of the rugged coastline, there is something for everyone.
Larry's photography leaves you thinking "I have to see this for myself". So we did. Twice now!
Buy this book if you ever want to travel to the area. Buy this book also if you just want to experience the area without leaving your armchair. Most of all, have this book on your coffee table, and you will always have something to remember from a fabulous trip to a unique part of the world.
Breathtaking Pictures with Recounting Memories.......2002-02-15
I had a getaway to Big Sur last summer and was stunned by the breathtaking view of where the ocean meets the sky. About a few months later I picked up a copy of Big Sur to Big Basin at a local bookstore and began a virtual re-visit of Big Sur. Like many pictorials with pages of astonishing sunsets, Pamela Cain, a former Carmel resident, recounted anecdotes and memories of hers that make the photos alive. The redwoods, the beaches, cheery blossoms, the meandering streams, Pebble Beach golf courses, Monterey bay...Big Sur to Big Basin is your window to panoramic view in central Californian coast.
Breath-taking scenery & revealing history behind the picture.......1998-08-23
This book offers the reader a bird's eye view of the breath-taking scenery along California's coastal highway...and the history behind the pictures. Pam Cain's stories make Larry Ulrich's pictures come alive...it makes me, a former Carmel resident now living in Connecticut, homesick...a wonderful trip back home
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Printed on back of dust jacket:.......2007-09-09
"From the dramatic cliffs of Big Sur to the colorful boardwalk and misty wooded mountains of Santa Cruz, BIG SUR TO BIG BASIN captures the stunning vistas and lively spectacles of the Monterey Bay region. Photographer Larry Ulrich celebrates this area's unique beauty with page after page of gorgeous images, taking us to wildflower-strewn meadows, silent peaks overlooking the sea, and bustling wharfs where fresh fish and crab are sold. Writer Pamela Verduin Cain covers everything from gray whales, redwoods and monarch butterflies to John Steinbeck's days, Henry Miller's legacy and the land that inspired such talents as Edward Weston and Ansel Adams. BIG SUR TO BIG BASIN is a treasure for all who appreciate the rugged charm of the central California coast."
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Farmers, lock up your daughters! That intergalactic gadabout, the astronautical inamorato, Roco Vargas is coming! Daniel Torres, European comics giant, brings his man of mystery to the States. Now American readers will be able to experience the adventures of Torres` popular casanova crimefighter in this new, hardcover collection which features four of the Roco Vargas stories -- Triton, The Mystery of Whisper, Saxxon, and The Far Star, plus a short, introductory story and 40 pages of new illustrations and roughs in color. Co-published with Barcelona-based NORMA Editorial.
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Comic Book Virtuoso.......2003-07-15
Torres is probably the greatest living exponent of the classic European hard-edged style of comic book art. I think he's even better than the great Hergé, of Tin Tin fame. This is a treasure trove of graphic design, beautifully drawn and coloured and full of stunning visual invention. Highly recommended. Fans of Torres' style will also like the similar work of Yves Chaland, a French comic artist who was tragically killed in a car accident in 1990, but not before completing several volumes of exquisitely rendered vintage-style adventures.
A visual master.......2000-06-26
Sure..the storyline might not be the most innovative one, but I can't help loving this volume anyway. Daniel Torres seduces me completely with his wonderful images. It's like meeting a long lost friend from my childhood. As a person deeply in love with architecture and design as well as space adventure this is truly a treat. Yummm!
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Rocco Vargas: A Game of Gods is Dark Horse's latest English-language addition to the thrilling Rocco Vargas library. When a gambling ring unleashes reprogrammed, fighting robots onto a defenseless population, it's up to Rocco Vargas to save humanity - whether he means to or not! Thinking that he's researching an angle for an upcoming novel, Vargas inadvertently digs himself deep into the robotics-gambling community. Add to this the religious fervor of an anti-robotics cult and a missing family robot, and Vargas is once again neck-high in mystery, danger, and unexpected humor. Co-published with NORMA Editorial of Spain.
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- Rocco Vargas - the saga continues...
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He`s back! Rocco Vargas: writer, bon vivant, man of mystery, and fearless hero of the future! Created by international comics superstar Daniel Torres, Rocco Vargas` adventures blend heady science-fiction and ironic humor with avant-garde graphics and retro-modern design to form a one-of-a-kind treasure of graphic fiction as cool as the ultra-suave Vargas himself! Available for the first time in an English-language edition, The Dark Forest follows Rocco and his gal-pal, the brilliant Doctor Jill Covalsky, as they track a cryptic computer message that could well be the key to unlocking a shocking plan to turn the future evolution of mankind upside-down! Vargas is on the case, and a gang of bizarre adversaries are onto Vargas! Co-published with NORMA Editorial, Spain.
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Rocco Vargas - the saga continues..........2007-03-26
In this faux noir tale, space hero turned writer Rocco handles detectives, dames, assorted shady characters, plus aliens and robots. I discovered Rocco Vargas in Heavy Metal magazine years ago. Daniel Torres classicly drawn stories are the most beautiful available (in my humble opinion). They look like they were drawn back in the 30's or early 40's.
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I F Stone: A Portrait
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Conversations with a Nonconformist.......2000-11-02
I.F. Stone: A Portrait is not really a biography. It is, as it's subtitle suggests, a series of conversations between Stone and author Patner. The book's short chapters are basically Stone's ideas on a wide variety of topics ranging from the ancient Greeks to Free Speech to the Cold War to the Reagan administration. Some of the topics were interesting to me, but not all. The conversations do, however, give the reader a fair insight of what Stone was like. Of course, the book presupposes that the reader knows something of Stone, a somewhat radical journalist during a large part of the 20th century. (A brief biography is included near the end of the book.) It would seem that Patner's main purpose in writing the book is to give Stone the recognition that he has been denied in the world of journalism. According to Patner, Stone was his own man, suspicious of and distrusting both of the mainstream political parties in this country. Although Stone was something of a radical, many people depended on Stone's interpretation of the news in his own weekly publication. He saw the world for them.
For those interested in journalism and/or familiar with Stone, Patner's book will most likely be very interesting. As a way to discover who I.F. Stone was, reading the book is sort of like searching for your lost car keys on a football field at night without a flashlight.
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Frenchship: An American's One-year Adventure On The French Mediterranean
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