Dream City: Vancouver and the Global Imagination

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Vancouver, located at the edge of a continent and the edge of national consciousness, has become the model for post-industrial urbanism. Does it deserve the attention? This provocative new book explores the links between the city’s seductive natural setting, turbulent political history, planning and design culture, and the local and global forces that are reshaping Vancouver’s urban environment at a ferocious pace. Filled with historical and contemporary photographs and maps, Dream City offers compelling insight into how buildings, public spaces, extraordinary landscapes, and civic values have merged to form a uniquely 21st-century city.

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Must read for residents in Vancouver..........2005-06-01

I absolutely enjoyed going through this book, I was so encaptured by Berelowitz's understanding of my hometown that I went through the book in just a few days. His view of the city is a pretty balanced one and his insight into Vancouver is genuine. The subjects discussed will probably resonate most with Vancouver residents but for avid tourists that share a passion for Vancouver, the books for you. An informed opinion on the subject, Berelowitz celebrates our city and provides ideas on what could be in the future.

Finally, a book on Vancouver that uses non-stock photographs!! Some great views of such a great city, even though they're mostly in black and white. The educational worth in the book for people with more than a passing interest is astounding.

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Arguably the first standard textbook of its kind, Exploring Illustration presents a curriculum methodology to learning illustration. Written in a friendly, conversational style with input from experienced instructors, this introductory-level book offers a "gallery" of representative approaches to illustration. Fundamental concepts, techniques, styles, and mechanics are highlighted in an approachable compare-and-contrast format, with functional, step-by-step visuals that enhance understanding. The result is an eclectic cross-section of the real world of illustration that is an innovative introduction for students and young professionals alike.

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Great Condition.......2007-09-25

I received this book in a timely fashion and the book was in excellent condition!

Great!.......2006-02-25

Great book for anyone who wants to know aliitle bit more about illustration. It comes fast to! Great service here!

Great Book on Learning How to Illustrate.......2005-06-04

I first saw this book at the library and thought it was so great I decided to buy myself a copy. It covers everything from the concept to how to make it happen. It also gives detailed info on different materials which I found very helpful. The books includes essays from various successful illustrators which not only provide info on how they proceed but encouragement for the aspiring illustrator as well. This book also covers digital art as well as more classic media. I really like the fact that the author includes exercises through out the book to fine tune skills or learn new ones.

Exploring Drawing for Animation (Design Exploration Series)

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So far off the mark, it's baffling
Good for starters
Avoid this book, it's an embarrassment
Its more of a very lengthy article than a book on 2d animation
Excellent, fun treatise on animation drawing

Exploring Drawing for Animation (Design Exploration Series)
Kevin Hedgpeth
Manufacturer: Cengage Delmar Learning
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1401824196

Book Description

Exploring Drawing for Animation is an innovative introduction to 2D animation and inspirational skill-sharpener for working professionals. The authors creatively link drawing techniques and life drawing -human and animal anatomy, architecture, and scenery- to 2D animation production and outcomes. The instructional format builds animation skills from the ground up, using a technical foundation in drawing as a basis for exploring animation. Overviews span the topics of sequence drawing, character development, motion, proportional techniques, and animation clean-up. Together, these essential skills combine to help readers develop the drawing skills necessary to be a successful animator.

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So far off the mark, it's baffling.......2007-02-22

Have these authors ever done any animation? Have they ever SEEN any animation? This mostly contains carefully rendered fantasy drawings that you would never see animated. How they got this published is beyond me.

Good for starters.......2006-12-10

I bought tis book a few years ago. It has some good stuff of how drawing relates to animation. It also sheds more light on to the process than a lot of books. However, after a few years of animation art school, I realized how bad the drawings were. If you want to learn about drawing for animation, check out Glen Vilppu's books. (he worked as a drawing instructor/trainer at some of the bigger studios in L.A.)

Avoid this book, it's an embarrassment.......2006-11-20

Oh my, where to begin...

I posted some images of a few of the drawings from the pages of this book on the customer images link above. Feel free to take a look at those to see where I am coming from.

The authors of this book need a few drawing lessons themselves, though I'm not sure that would actually help, because they're beyond hopeless. The drawings in the book are beginner level, amateurish drawings and it's really sad to see that these guys are actually teaching students in an art school.

Aside from the obvious lack of personal drawing skill on the authors' parts, there is a lot of bad advice from an animation drawing point of view, like too much emphasis on measuring and copying the model and a completely misunderstood/misrepresented view of the all-important line of action.

Stay away from this book. These guys should be ashamed of themselves for putting this crap out there.

Its more of a very lengthy article than a book on 2d animation.......2005-12-05

I made the mistake of buying this book, and I would like to warn you guys please , please dont waste your money on this title...This book is nothing more than a long overview on drawn animation , It is not and I repeate it is not a how to book , although the authors have tried to present it as a text book, its no more than an introduction to animaton drawing ,the authors try very hard to explain drawing and go all blah...blah...blah....but they dont tell you what to do , whats mentioned in this book can be known via a simple search on the net.I would advice customers to buy a copy of, Vilppu Drawing Manual by Glenn Vilppu and Animation : The mechanics of motion by Chris Webster. These books are practicle , simple , cheaper and would prove to be a thousand times more useful to the animation student.

Excellent, fun treatise on animation drawing.......2005-06-30

I have worked as an animator, teacher and fine artist for over 30 years and this is the first art text I have ever seen that discusses how solid drawing skill relates to creating drawings for character designs and 2D animation. Most animation `how-to' books include some drawing instruction but do not address the important bridge between drawing and animation.

The authors present an entertainingly written book in an easy-to-read conversational tone along with illustrations that show the well-honed professional drawing and painting skills of this book's creators. It is obvious to the reader that the authors are seasoned artists and educators.

While this book is predominantly for learners of beginning to intermediate levels, anyone with an interest in the interdisciplinary issues within animation and drawing would benefit from picking up this gem of a text. Unfortunately, the title of the book suggests that it covers the technique of 2D animation in-depth, but this is a misnomer. Fortunately, 2D animation is commented on in a more important context: the development of effective observational drawing skills that will produce better animation drawings.

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Exploring Book Kells
George Otto Simms
Manufacturer: O'Brien
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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The Book of Kells: An Illustrated Introduction to the Manuscript in Trinity College Dublin

ASIN: 0862781795

Twenty Years Before the Mast with the More Thrilling Scenes and Incidents While Circumnavigating the Globe Under the Command of the Late Admiral Charles ... 1838 - 1842 (with Numerous Illustrations)

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Twenty Years Before the Mast with the More Thrilling Scenes and Incidents While Circumnavigating the Globe Under the Command of the Late Admiral Charles ... 1838 - 1842 (with Numerous Illustrations)
Charles Erskine
Manufacturer: Smithsonian
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Exploring Drafting: Fundamentals of Drafting Technology

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This is a solution manual for another book.

Exploring Drafting: Fundamentals of Drafting Technology
John R. Walker
Manufacturer: Goodheart Wilcox Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1566375657

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This is a solution manual for another book........2004-04-03

This book is just the answer to quizzes, questions, and a portfolio of what correct drawings should look like. No instruction for self learning. This book is just an instructor's resource. (only relates to ISBN 159070181X)

As a solution manual, however, it looks emphatically able for its intended role. There seems to be a related Text book and supplemental Worksheets that goes with this solution manual.

Rating is based on: there is no clue as to what the related books or materials are titled, ISBN, etc. Some hint would be useful.

Biblio: Exploring the World of Books, Vol. 3, Nos. 1-12
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Biblio: Exploring the World of Books, Vol. 3, Nos. 1-12
Various
Manufacturer: Aster
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000K6WU3O

Camera in the Interior, 1858: H.L. Hime, Photographer: The Assiniboine and Saskatchewan Exploring Expedition
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Camera in the Interior, 1858: H.L. Hime, Photographer: The Assiniboine and Saskatchewan Exploring Expedition
Humphrey Lloyd] Huyda, Richard J. [Hime
Manufacturer: Coach House Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000KVT36Q

Exploring Agriculture
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Exploring Agriculture
Evans & Donahue
Manufacturer: Prentice Hall Inc
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000K6JINE

Exploring Black America
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Exploring Black America
Thum
Manufacturer: Atheneum
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000JGTQGE

Exploring Earth Science
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Exploring Earth Science
Thurber & Kilburn
Manufacturer: Allyn and Bacon
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000K6LDXW

Book Description

Simon Norfolk has photographed sites of genocide and war crimes-names that ring like a death knoll for mankind-Rwanda, Cambodia, Vietnam, Auschwitz, Dresden, Ukraine, Armenia, Namibia. His photographs are charged with an overwhelming emotional intensity as they document where humans have left their trace. They are an extraordinary record of man's inhumanity to man.

Customer Reviews:

nice pictures, bad book design.......2007-08-01

with a photography book measuring 9x13 inches, one would expect the photographs to take up a healthy percentage of the space on each page. not so with this book. each photo measures under five inches square(infact the page layout is identical to whats on the cover). i suppose the author figured that given the subject matter, each of the photos needed plenty of breathing room. this may be. but in doing so, i feel they have sacrificed the impact and clarity that comes with a larger reproduction.
-as well, the photos do get progressively weaker as the book goes on...

Moving subject matter, beautiful photographs.......2000-08-03

Norfolk is a brilliant photographer who has taken very difficult subject matter and made beautiful images. He photographed in places which have seen terrible events, past and present: Vietnam, Auschwitz, Cambodia, Rawanda, to name only the most recognizable. The photographs are true, just. No heartstring pulling here. Only clear vision and humane expression. The essay by Ignatieff matches the level of the photograhps. I thank and applaud the authors.

Book Description

Volume 2 of this popular animation series continues step-by-step instructions on figure-drawing in the unique Anime style, with an emphasis on facial expressions and conveying emotions.

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Great News!.......2000-11-28

One of my all-time favorite books is Crazy Wisdom, Nisker's previous work. I was doubtful he could surpass himself, but was pleasantly surprised. If You Don't Like the News... Go Out and Make Some of Your Own is an extremely funny and insightful documentary book covering spiritual contributions (and wishful thinking) from the counterculture to the current New Age. Written from personal experience, Nisker takes us on an intimate journey on the search for spiritual highs and cosmic laughter. Anyone with an interest in meditation, Eastern philosophy, the 60's, New Age ideas, or who enjoys laughing out loud will be grateful to take the plunge into Nisker's hilarious world of wisdom.

Viajes de Un Chef
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Viajes de Un Chef
Anthony Bourdain
Manufacturer: del Nuevo Extremo
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 9871068239

Viajes de un chef : en busca de la comida perfecta
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Viajes de un chef : en busca de la comida perfecta
Antlhony Bourdain
Manufacturer: Rba Libros
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Binding: Hardcover
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Agustín Toriz: nos invita a "realizar un viaje con el sentido del gusto": es el chef del restaurante China Grill en México, "un lugar sin formalismos, ... aventura".: An article from: Actual
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Agustín Toriz: nos invita a "realizar un viaje con el sentido del gusto": es el chef del restaurante China Grill en México, "un lugar sin formalismos, ... aventura".: An article from: Actual
Lila Lomelí
Manufacturer: Editorial Contenido, S.A. de C.V.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B00082U2NU
Release Date: 2005-08-01

Book Description

This digital document is an article from Actual, published by Editorial Contenido, S.A. de C.V. on July 1, 2004. The length of the article is 568 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Agustín Toriz: nos invita a "realizar un viaje con el sentido del gusto": es el chef del restaurante China Grill en México, "un lugar sin formalismos, donde nuestros comensales pueden degustar nuestros platillos como cuando se inicia una placentera aventura".
Author: Lila Lomelí
Publication: Actual (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 1, 2004
Publisher: Editorial Contenido, S.A. de C.V.
Volume: 11 Issue: 130 Page: 80(2)

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