Sean Godsell: Works and Projects (Electaarchitecture)

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At the age of 44, Sean Godsell (b. 1960) is one of Australia's leading young architects and is beginning to attract an international following for his spare industrial forms and innovative use of materials. Trained at the University of Melbourne, Godsell travelled through Europe and Asia in the early and mid 1980s and then spent 1986-1988 working in London with Sir Denys Lasdun. He subsequently returned to Melbourne to work for the Hassell Group and then opened his own firm in 1994. Featured in the Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary Architecture, Godsell is known primarily for his residential work, which employs economic means to maximum effect. In 2002, *wallpaper magazine listed him as one of the 10 people destined to "change the way we live." This is the first book to provide an overview of this innovative architect's career.

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Rising star from Australia.......2007-09-27

Sean Godsell is one of the rising stars of architecture. As most of his work is based in Australia he is perhaps not tha well known in the USA. His work is beautifully restrained and takes the local conditions into consideration without producing expected, trite or traditional responses. There is much to be learned from his elegant work.

Architecture worthy of note.......2005-08-17

Sean Godsell is a rare find. His work is both technological and refined, proving once and for all that true architecture belongs to those with an eye for design and total dedication to the discipline. Mies is present in his work, as is Le Corbusier, but also a healthy dose of traditional Australian patterns and textures. Spare modern forms meld beautifully with rich weathered materials - each work is a tribute to its unique setting in the landscape, immediately recalling the modernist elegance of Breuer and Seidler or the simple drama of the Case Study Houses. This is not to say that Godsell is stuck in the past, however. Indeed, many of the rich materials are off-the-shelf industrial items - stair treads, expanded and corrugated metal, stock pulleys and pneumatic hinges. Godsell suggests to us a modern world that is far from scary, far from cold, far from the dystopian nightmares propogated by science fiction film sets. Instead, he gives us progress - a better world, environmentally-sensitive, technologically-advanced, simply beautiful.
This will be the first of many monographs of Sean Godsell's work. He is young and energetic - and at the beginning of a great career.

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Draw Naturally proposes a new way of learning to see and draw with shapes that makes the process of drawing as simple as possible. Artists learn to translate three-dimensional subjects into big shapes, then to gradually add dimensionality and develop detail, an approach that is particularly effective for capturing life and action. Artists are taken through a series of exercises that teach them how to transform their new way of seeing into a variety of practical skills-including how to create an action line, break a large shape into smaller ones, simplify values, quick-sketch heads and faces, and capture the expressive character of trees and other landscape elements-eventually enabling them to create fully developed drawings.

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Transhistorical Portraits of Chicano Men/Masculinity

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Vatos
Luis Alberto Urrea
Manufacturer: Cinco Puntos Press
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0938317520

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One evening, Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Jose Galvez heard Luis Alberto Urrea read "Hymn to Vatos Who Will Never Be in a Poem" with its chant-like repetitions and its evocation of Chicano manhood. As Luis read each line, an image clicked in Jose's memory, and he knew that he had already taken that photograph. The result of that experience is this remarkable book.

A unique collaboration of two acclaimed artists, Vatos is a tribute to Latino men who are too often forgotten, ignored and misrepresented by the larger culture-children playing in the streets, migrant workers toiling for a better life, homeboys in the barrio, young men with their girlfriends and their mothers, blue collar workers, activists on the streets, sons, uncles, fathers, and grandfathers. Vatos recognizes their joys, their sorrows, their tenderness and their strength. Through Galvez' photographs and Urrea's words, they will not be forgotten.

The word "vato," by the way, is Mexican-American slang, a word that means "dude" or "guy," but here it carries more soul than either of these.

Jose Galvez was lead photographer of a L.A. Times team that received a Pulitzer Prize for a stunning portrayal about Latinos in Southern California. Jose and his colleagues were the first Hispanics to receive a Pulitzer. For over 30 years, Galvez has been documenting his Mexican-American culture, through photographs. He has done much freelance photojournalism and has contributed photos to the book Americanos produced by Edward James Olmos.

Bloomsbury Review named Luis Alberto Urrea as one of its "10 Young Writers to Watch." His book Across the Wire, which depicts life at the edges of the dumps in Nogales, is in its 10th printing. A novelist, essayist and poet, he has received the Christopher Award, the Colorado Center for the Book Award, the Western States Book Award for Poetry, and the American Book Award.

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Transhistorical Portraits of Chicano Men/Masculinity.......2004-08-08

Jose Galvez's "Vatos" presents over 60 photographs of Chicano men that appear to have been taken during the late 1970s and early 1980s. However, the images themselves outlast these historical time frames (which include the advent of the Chicano Movement) considering the multiple and diverse images of cholos, obreros, activistas, businessmen, abuelos and veteranos that prove everlasting in shaping the vision of nuestro pueblo.

Luis Alberto Urrea's "Hymn to Vatos Who Will Never Be In a Poem" is a fitting companion to the photographs. However, the photographs are so intense that they don't require any form of poetic explanation or translation. The eyes of homeboys in the barrio, the dark sunglasses on a tattoed vato in the hood, the abuelo cradling a young muchachita, the obrero overlooking the fence dividing the U.S. and Mexico, the brown brother adorned as Aztec, the young gay Chicanos hanging out in the street--all tell stories about our gente and the men shaping the Chicano/a community.

These images tell us so much about how Chicano masculinity is represented and constructed from what we see out in the streets. These images are reality. There are no stereotypes here. In other words, none of the photographs appear to have been "staged." All the photographs are documents--testimonios. Galvez presents these men in their most brave, most vulnerable, most wounded moments. Indeed, Chicano masculinity is much more complex and varied as you may think it is.

I would recommend this book for those interested in Men's Studies, Chicano/a Studies, and Ethnic Studies.

Ethnic pride.......2003-05-02

The title "Vatos" and the picture of the homies on the cover are a little deceptive as this book covers many different men in varied situations. There are also farmworkers, mariachis , Aztec dancers, lawyers, men with their mothers and daughters and children in church included but the vast majority are mostly your stereotypical images of hard core dudes or vatos. These are images of strength, of strangers in a strange yet familiar land. The beauty of the strength and yet vulnerability of the young and old men is frozen in time, locked into the moment for future generations. The pride and respect for family tradition, the refusal to assimilate, to stay seperate but within the confines of barrio pride and the cultural pride glow from these beautiful black and white photographs. The words or the poetry accomapanying the images make for a heartfelt experience revealing the deep conviction of Pulitzer Prize winning photographer Jose Galvez and award winning young writer Luis Alberto Urrea. The imagery is touching and gives a glimpse into the ordinary lives of people who have claimed a piece of the American dream through tinted brown glasses, squinting from the shiny veneer of traditonal American life. The vatos portrayed have claimed their own dignity even under undignified conditions. The pictures span decades of time and when you look at them you can't help but speculate about the people in them. When you see a young teenage vato, dressed in typical homie attire, you wonder where he is now and if his chosen path has detoured for the better or worse. Looking at the old men, the lines revealing the years , the paths of experience, the eyes looking at you showing the depth of their experiences , you can't help but feel the time lost. This book is a moving visual experience and a great gift idea. If you look closely into the eyes of the vatos you will see the ghosts of Moctezuma, Morelos, Juarez, Hidalgo and Zapata, shrouded in the flesh of the Huastecs, Olmecs, Maya, Toltecs, Zapotecs and Aztecs, rising from the barrios and fields of Aztlan to live another day.

Interesting Blend of Media.......2001-12-18

This uniquely candid portrait of Chicano men gives the reader an intimate, honest look into their lives. "Vatos" doesn't discriminate -- it shows all aspects of Chicano life to give a full perspective. The most interesting idea here is that Galvez and Urrea worked independently of each other, yet the photographs seem to work with the poem perfectly (and vice-versa). I suggest checking this out. The poem is provocative, with lines like "All the Vatos brave in deadly classrooms," and the black and white photos give a subdued effect.

A unique visual and cognitive experience.......2001-09-05

Vatos is a joining of the photographs by Jose Galvez and the poetry of Luis Alberto Urrea. The word "vatos" is Chicano street slang for "dude, guy, pal, or brother". The poem comprising the text is Urrea's "Hymn to Vatos Who Will Never Be in a Poem", and is an evocation of Chicano manhood and a shining spotlight on Chicano men who are typically ignored or misrepresented by the surrounding culture, from migrant workers and barrio homeboys to blue-collar husbands and social activists. Jose Galvez's memorable, black-and-white photographs throughout Vatos bring its reverberant poetry to life, creating a unique visual and cognitive experience. Highly recommended.

Get this book!.......2001-05-11

Luis Alberto Urrea's touching poem could only be matched by Jose Galvez's stirring photographs, pictures that depict both the soft sides and the machismo of Latino men. This makes a wonderful Father's Day gift and is a must-have for the thoughtful coffee table.

Batman Legends of the Dark Knight #31 (Family)

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Batman Legends of the Dark Knight #31 (Family)
Jim Hudnall
Manufacturer: DC Comics
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Comic

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Batman Legends of the Dark Knight issue #31. Family. June 1992.

Redare i Roslagen: Segelfartygsrederier och deras verksamhet i gamla Vato socken (Nordiska museets handlingar)

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Redare i Roslagen: Segelfartygsrederier och deras verksamhet i gamla Vato socken (Nordiska museets handlingar)
Kerstin G:son Berg
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Una Carta de Amor
Loal Vatos
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Vato I
Ventura Molina
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As seventeen-year-old Mario enters a crucial stage in his young life, he is faced with some tough decisions and situations. Because of his physical attributes, Mario is destined to become the leader of his large barrio gang. Not at all thrilled with his future, Mario wants to escape the dilemma, but doesn't know where to begin.

After participating in a rumble the night before, Mario sits in jail, wishing he had made different choices. Abe is the young and energetic probation officer assigned to Mario's case. He knows that Mario possesses the potential to achieve many worthwhile milestones in his life and wants to convince the young man to seek a higher path by claiming responsibility for his actions. But how?

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"Auténticos carnales".(Los 4 Vatos Locos, grupo musical; administración y grabaciones de sonido)(TT: True brotherhood.)(TA: Los 4 Vatos Locos, music group; ... An article from: Semana

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"Auténticos carnales".(Los 4 Vatos Locos, grupo musical; administración y grabaciones de sonido)(TT: True brotherhood.)(TA: Los 4 Vatos Locos, music group; ... An article from: Semana
Nancy Gonzalez
Manufacturer: Spanish Publications, Inc.
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Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from Semana, published by Spanish Publications, Inc. on April 6, 2001. The length of the article is 1864 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: "Auténticos carnales".(Los 4 Vatos Locos, grupo musical; administración y grabaciones de sonido)(TT: True brotherhood.)(TA: Los 4 Vatos Locos, music group; management and sound recordings)(Entrevista)
Author: Nancy Gonzalez
Publication: Semana (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 6, 2001
Publisher: Spanish Publications, Inc.
Page: 28

Article Type: Entrevista

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Notas Discográficas.(TT: Sound recording notes.)(Artículo Breve)(Columna): An article from: Semana

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Notas Discográficas.(TT: Sound recording notes.)(Artículo Breve)(Columna): An article from: Semana

Manufacturer: Spanish Publications, Inc.
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Binding: Digital
ASIN: B0008HK8M0
Release Date: 2005-07-28

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This digital document is an article from Semana, published by Spanish Publications, Inc. on January 12, 2001. The length of the article is 746 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: Notas Discográficas.(TT: Sound recording notes.)(Artículo Breve)(Columna)
Publication: Semana (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 12, 2001
Publisher: Spanish Publications, Inc.
Page: 31

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Pala leer.(libro)(TT: To read.)(TA: book): An article from: Semana

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Pala leer.(libro)(TT: To read.)(TA: book): An article from: Semana

Manufacturer: Spanish Publications, Inc.
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ASIN: B0008J50M6
Release Date: 2005-06-01

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This digital document is an article from Semana, published by Spanish Publications, Inc. on November 16, 2000. The length of the article is 1702 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: Pala leer.(libro)(TT: To read.)(TA: book)
Publication: Semana (Magazine/Journal)
Date: November 16, 2000
Publisher: Spanish Publications, Inc.
Volume: 6 Issue: 402 Page: 22

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JVL, or, The saga of Jefitas y Vatos Locos: The school that saves lives

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JVL, or, The saga of Jefitas y Vatos Locos: The school that saves lives
Joe Olvera
Manufacturer: Aliviane NO-AD, Inc
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To chorio mou ho Vatos
Michales Myr Papadakis
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This volume of Tenchi: Muyo features seven all-new stories of science fiction craziness, romantic hijinks, and unexpected explosions — a perfect introduction for new fans and a relaunch for the popular anime characters. The whole gang is here: hapless half-alien hero Tenchi; superpowered ex-space pirate Ryoko; prim princess of the planet Jurai Ayeka; 20,000-year-old cosmic genius Washu; and terminally clumsy cop Mihoshi.

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The sum of the parts..........2006-12-13

Sasami Stories reprints three stories from the No Need for Tenchi series, as well as seventy-four previously unpublished four-panel comic strips from the Pioneer LDC Fan Club Newsletter. The reprints are from volumes 3, 8, and 12, and are "Wolf at the Door", "The Ferrous Chef", and "Help". While these earthbound character-driven stories focus on Sasami, the rest of the cast have their opportunities as well. The Fan Club strips includes bits of commentary between the author and Sasami (!) as background to understand the strips better.

Unfortunately, I'm ambivalent about recommending this book. While the Sasami stories are quite enjoyable and are self-contained, most Tenchi readers are probably already collecting the No Need for Tenchi series where these stories are already published. The Fan Club strips assume the reader is familiar with even the Tenchi and Pretty Sammy OAVs.

Still, if you are or do know someone who's a fan of the Tenchi anime yet doesn't read manga, Sasami Stories would be a good introduction to the Tenchi manga universe.

A good and cute story.......2004-11-07

Although almost all of the stories are in No need for Tenchi they are still nice to have in one book. This is a wonderful book that I like to read over and over again. The end pages are wonderful also, though I suggest that you are over 12 to read them.

Not what I expected.......2003-11-08

I bought this book expecting what the book description said: "7 all new stories". That is not the case. The book is a compilation of Sasami stories (about 4 of them) that were done in the No Need for Tenchi series. The only thing new about this book is at the end where they featured comic strips that the author drew for a fan club newsletter for many years that were not released to the public before. These strips were basically a marketing ploy and have no contribution to the story of Tenchi at all. I do not suggest this book to someone who already collected the No Need for Tenchi stories. This book is good for someone who is a Sasami fan, or wishes to have all works done by this author.

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William Cobbett: His Thought and His Times
John W. Osborne
Manufacturer: Rutgers Univ Press
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Binding: Hardcover
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William Cobbett: his thought and his times
John W. Osborne
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William Cobbett: His Thoughts and His Times
John Walter Osborne
Manufacturer: Greenwood Press Reprint
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Analyzes William Cobbett's ideas and their relation to the England of his time, concentrating on his career as a political journalist during the first thirty-five years of the nineteenth century.

WILLIAM COBBETT HIS THOUGHTS AND HIS TIMES

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WILLIAM COBBETT HIS THOUGHTS AND HIS TIMES
JOHN WALTER OSBORNE
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William Cobbett: His Thought and His Times.

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William Cobbett: His Thought and His Times.
John W. OSBORNE
Manufacturer: (COBBETT, WILLIAM). OSBORNE, John W. William Cobbett: His Thought and His Times. New Brunswick, N.J., [1966]. Portr. x, 272pp. Fine in orig. cloth, d/j.
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