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Ibiza: A Mediterranean Lifestyle (Art & Architecture)
Luis Domenech Girbau Manufacturer: Konemann ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 3829022263 |
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Nice book.......2000-05-03
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Palaces and Large Residences of the Hellenistic Age (Studies in Classics, V. 8)
Bonnie Lea Kutbay Manufacturer: Edwin Mellen Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 077348244X |
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Mediterranean Country Houses
Carles Broto Manufacturer: Gingko Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 8489861455 |
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real country style.......2004-10-13
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Folk Kilns II, Number 4 (Famous Ceramics of Japan)
Kichiemon Okamura Manufacturer: Kodansha Amer Inc ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0870114778 |
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Vermeer's Camera: Uncovering the Truth behind the Masterpieces
Philip Steadman Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0192803026 |
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Philip Steadman's remarkable book Vermeer's Camera cracks an artistic enigma that has haunted art history for centuries. Over the years, artists and art historians have marveled at the extraordinary visual realism of the paintings of the 17th-century Dutch painter Jan Vermeer. The painter's spectacular View of Delft, painted around 1661, and the beautiful domestic interior The Music Lesson seem almost photographic in their incredible detail and precise perspective. Since the 19th century, experts have speculated that Vermeer used a camera obscura, an early precursor of the modern camera. However, conclusive proof was never discovered, until now. In Vermeer's Camera, Steadman proves that Vermeer did indeed use a camera obscura to complete his greatest canvases. Part art-historical study, part scientific argument, but mainly a fascinating detective story, Vermeer's Camera argues:Vermeer had a camera obscura with a lens at the painting's viewpoint. He used this arrangement to project the scene onto the back wall of the room, which thus served as the camera's screen. He put paper on the wall and traced, perhaps even painted from the projected image. It is because Vermeer traced these images that they are the same size as the paintings themselves.Steadman painstakingly develops his argument through careful study of the history of the camera obscura, an exploration of 17th-century optics, and a detailed study of the light, optics, perspective, and measurement of a series of Vermeer's paintings. He goes to remarkable lengths to reconstruct Vermeer's studio and its furnishings, down to the angle of the light from its windows. The science is complex, but always clearly explained. This is not an attempt to reveal Vermeer as an artistic "cheat." Steadman convincingly argues that "Vermeer's obsessions with light, tonal values, shadow, and colour, for the treatment of which his work is so admired, are very closely bound up with his study of the special qualities of optical images." Vermeer's Camera is a wonderful book that shows the ways in which, during the 17th century, art and science went hand in hand. It offers an enlarged, rather than reduced, perspective on Vermeer. --Jerry Brotton. Amazon.co.uk
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Over 100 years of speculation and controversy surround claims that the great seventeenth-century Dutch artist, Johannes Vermeer, used the camera obscura to create some of the most famous images in Western art. This intellectual detective story starts by exploring Vermeer's possible knowledge of seventeenth-century optical science, and outlines the history of this early version of the photographic camera, which projected an accurate image for artists to trace. However, it is Steadman's meticulous reconstruction of the artist's studio, complete with a camera obscura, which provides exciting new evidence to support the view that Vermeer did indeed use the camera. These findings do not challenge Vermeer's genius but show how, like many artists, he experimented with new technology to develop his style and choice of subject matter. The combination of detailed research and a wide range of contemporary illustrations offers a fascinating glimpse into a time of great scientific and cultural innovation and achievement in Europe.Customer Reviews:
Well researched and tolerably convincing.......2006-06-30
Interesting, scholarly study.......2005-03-22
A Detective Story for Vermeer Lovers.......2004-05-25
Did He or Didn't He?.......2001-07-27
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Camera obscurities. (Scientists' Bookshelf).(Vermeer's Camera: Uncovering the Truth behind the Masterpieces; Secret Knowledge: Rediscovering the Lost Techniques ... An article from: American Scientist
Manufacturer: Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B0008ESJKQ Release Date: 2005-07-29 |
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Vermeer's Camera: Uncovering the Truth Behind the Masterpieces
Philip Steadman Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000OKAGLY |
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Vermeer's Camera: Uncovering the Truth Behind the Masterpieces
Philip Steadman Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000OK27C0 |
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Trout Fever: Cartoons from the Liar's Lair
Bruce Cochran Manufacturer: Creative Pub Intl ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 1559711493 |
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Anyone who's been gripped by the fever (meaning millions of hunters, fishermen and outdoor lovers) will tell you that cartoonist Bruce Cochran has "been there." Sportsmen will recognize themselves and their buddies in Trout Fever.Customer Reviews:
Great humor.......2005-07-12
Ozarks Fly Fisher Laughing!.......2001-02-19
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Los Dos Borges Vida Suenos Enigmas :BORG
Volodia Teitelboim Manufacturer: Astran ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 9562620360 |
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A Survival Guide for Buying a Home
Sid Davis Manufacturer: AMACOM/American Management Association ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 081447196X |
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Buying a home is a complex process that involves a delicate balance of financial, emotional, and practical factors. This essential resource helps readers come out on top, revealing the best strategies for finding and buying a new home -- while saving money every step of the way.Whether looking for a house, condo, co-op, or manufactured home, readers will learn how to:
* Hire the right agent * determine financial limits * develop relationships with banks and other potential lenders * evaluate communities * get prequalified or preapproved for a mortgage * negotiate the best price and terms * and more.
There's also a checklist of the 15 costliest mistakes homebuyers make -- and how to avoid every one of them -- plus crucial information on how to sell a home. Owning a home is the American dream, but achieving it can be a nightmarish experience. With this vital information and great strategies, readers will not only find their dream home faster, they will do everything right to move in quickly and confidently!
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excellent guide for homebuyers.......2007-03-19
Definitely worth reading before purchasing.......2006-03-26
From J Eastman - Richmond, VA.......2005-05-06
Concise and Thorough.......2004-08-04
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RE/MAX Home Buyer's Survival Guide
Bridget McCrea Manufacturer: Sterling ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items: ASIN: 1402735413 |
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A Survival Guide For Selling A Home
Sid Davis Manufacturer: AMACOM/American Management Association ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0814472745 |
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Homesellers who spend a little time and effort making their homes more marketable will net thousands of dollars more than those who simply put 'For Sale' signs up on the front lawn and call it a day.A Survival Guide for Selling a Home helps readers face the challenges of deciding whether or not to use an agent (and how to find one), estimating a price, and deciding which upgrades are worth making -- and which ones are not -- to add to their home's value. Featuring handy checklists, worksheets, and examples, the book takes readers step by step through the process of selling their homes, giving them valuable information on essential topics including how to:
* prepare the home to be shown
* negotiate offers
* avoid costly mistakes
* attract serious buyers through marketing
* take the stress out of closing
* and get top dollar in any market
In addition, the book discusses options such as renting and keeping the home as an investment, tips on moving and storage, and even a list of the seven biggest and costliest homeselling mistakes.
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This book is Great!.......2006-09-27
Be prepared before you sell.......2006-03-26
Step-By-Step to Selling Your Home.......2005-06-22
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The Home Electronics Survival Guide: The Simple Guide to Understanding, Hooking Up and Buying TVs, HDTVs, DVDs, Home Theater, Remote Controls and More!
Barb Gonzalez Manufacturer: Home Electronics Survival ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0976489406 Release Date: 2005-09-30 |
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This basic book is for everyone who owns a TV and has found it confusingÂ… Real world cartoons help to simplify and illustrate plain English explanations of the basics of TVs, cable, satellite, HDTV and more. Simple to follow steps will give you confidence in buying new equipment then hooking it up when you get home. Discover how hooking up and using your TV is easier when you understand how a signal gets to your TV set. Learn why HDTV was created, how it is different from today's TV, and how it will effect you in the future, whether you buy it or not. Make friends with your equipment. Become familiar with the connections and cables that you use to connect the components together. Simple guidelines help you select the connections you want to use.Customer Reviews:
Home Electronics Survival Guide.......2007-02-21
a good book for beginners........2007-01-10
At last - a comprehensive CE book written in plain English.......2005-12-03
Finally, A Practical Guide!.......2005-11-18
So handy to have around.......2005-11-09
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Buying a Home in Italy: A Survival Handbook (Survival Handbooks)
David Hampshire Manufacturer: Survival Books, Ltd. ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1901130827 |
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Fully revised and updated 3rd edition and the best-selling book about buying property in Italy since it was first published in 1999. Essential reading for anyone planning to buy a home in Italy and the most comprehensive and up-to-date source of information available. Buying a Home in Italy is designed to guide you through the property jungle and make buying a home a pleasant and enjoyable experience. Most importantly, it contains vital information to help you avoid disasters that can turn your dream home into a nightmare - and will also save you time, trouble and money!Customer Reviews:
A tell it like it is book.......2007-04-10
Don't bother if you're an American!.......2003-01-21
BUYING A HOME IN ITALY.......2002-11-22
italian home buying details revealed.......2000-04-11
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Buying and Selling a Home: A Homeowner's Guide to Survival (Buying & Selling a Home)
Tom Tynan Manufacturer: Swan Publishing ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0943629136 |
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How to sell your home in today's market. What to repair and where to invest your dollars for the greatest returns. How to handle real estate agents as a buyer or seller. What to look for in buying a new property, tips on mortgages, taxes, bank loans and more.
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Buying a Home in Australia, 2nd Edition: A Survival Handbook (Buying a Home in Australia)
David Hampshire Manufacturer: Survival Books, Ltd. ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 1905303114 |
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Written in an entertaining style with a touch of humor, Buying a Home in Australia covers everything a prospective buyer could wish to know, including buying for investment or pleasure, the best places to live, finding your dream home, money matters, the purchase procedure, moving house, taxation, insurance, renting and much, much more. It is packed with vital information and insider tips to help readers avoid disasters that can turn their dream home into a nightmare. Buying a Home in Australia is essential reading for anyone planning to buy property in Australia and is designed to guide readers through the property maze and save them time, trouble and money!
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Buying a Home in France 2003-04: A Survival Handbook (Buying a Home)
David Hamsphire Manufacturer: Survival Books, Ltd. ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 1901130770 |
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Fully updated and revised 4th edition and the only book about buying property in France that is updated annually. The most comprehensive and best-selling French property book since it was first published in 1996, packed with vital information to help you avoid disasters that can turn your dream home into a nightmare. Essential reading for anyone planning to buy a home in France, designed to guide you through the property maze and save you time, trouble and money!
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Buying a Home in Italy, 4th Edition: A Survival Handbook (Buying a Home)
Graeme Chesters Manufacturer: Survival Books, Ltd. ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 1905303254 |
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Written in an entertaining style with a touch of humour, Buying a Home in Italy covers everything a prospective buyer could wish to know including buying for investment, the best places to live, finding your dream home, money matters, the purchase procedure, moving house, taxation, insurance, letting and much, much more. It is packed with vital information and insider tips to help readers avoid disasters that can turn their dream home into a nightmare. Buying a Home in Italy is essential reading for anyone planning to buy a home in Italy and is designed to guide readers through the property maze and save them time, trouble and money!
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Buying a Home in New Zealand, 2nd Edition: A Survival Handbook (Buying a Home in New Zealand)
David Hampshire Manufacturer: Survival Books, Ltd. ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 1905303181 |
Book Description
Written in an entertaining style with a touch of humor, Buying a Home in New Zealand covers everything a prospective buyer could wish to know, including buying for investment or pleasure, the best places to live, finding your dream home, money matters, the purchase procedure, moving house, taxation, insurance, letting and much, much more. It is packed with vital information and insider tips to help readers avoid disasters that can turn their dream home into a nightmare. Buying a Home in New Zealand is essential reading for anyone planning to buy property in New Zealand and is designed to guide readers through the property maze and save them time, trouble and money!Books:
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