The Fine Art of the Tin Can: Techniques and Inspirations

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A "Found" Treasure.......2000-09-04

I bought this book three years ago and have probably read it 15 times. I took a 2 1/2 week course with Bobby at Penland School of Crafts right after buying the book. I had been collecting tin cans for 20 years and finally had a use for them all. I am slighltly addicted to buying craft books, but if I was stranded on an island this would be top on my list to have with me. I can't stress enough the thought and care that went into making this book. Bobby's sense of humor comes through and the photographs through out are splendid and plentiful. Buy this book and you will never look at the squashed beer or soda can on the road the same way again.

The Fine Art of the Tin Can: Techniques & Inspirations

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The Fine Art of the Tin Can: Techniques & Inspirations
Bobby Hansson
Manufacturer: Lark Books
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1579906796

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"Contains...imaginative art objects...Hanson builds enthusiasm in his text for the craft, and he does it with wit."--Arts & Activities

In a newly revised and expanded version of his original success, celebrated folk artist Bobby Hanson takes the humble tin can and elevates it to art. On display in attention-grabbing photos are an array of quirky objects that will delight and amaze--and all it takes to make them are a few simple tools, some cans, and these simple instructions on cutting, shaping, riveting, and soldering. The charmingly fun projects include some childlike objects such as whistles, trucks, and airplanes; a "Tin Pan Alley" series of musical instruments, including a "canjo" and chimes; and even stunning jewelry and sculptures. Artists, metal crafters, and anyone seeking a new creative outlet will find inspiration aplenty in these uniquely original ideas and projects.

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fine art of the tin can.......2007-01-19

has great photos, and ideas. it's a great inspirational book.

Pure pleasure and inspiration.......2006-03-04

Just received this book and only reluctantly put it down. If your creative urges lean towards the unusual you'll not be disappointed in Hansson's tin can art. He shares his techniques and his own 'personal art history' with a style that's both conversational and folksy. You won't be able to look at a tin can the same way after reading this book!

Pleasant Misunderstanding.......2005-08-22

The book was interesting. I thought it was going to be more of a how to do book.

Fine Art of the Tin Can: Techniques and Inspirations.

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Fine Art of the Tin Can: Techniques and Inspirations.

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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000ICJES4

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A Child's First Drawing Book

With this simple teaching method, every child can learn to draw!

Designed as a child's first art series, Kids Can Draw will help any child learn the basics of drawing. It's as easy as drawing a triangle, circle, or square. By starting with these basic shapes, your child can create a crocodile, elephant, lion, or any African animal.

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A great starting point.......2007-09-02

This book is a great starting point for kids to get a handle on drawing. My 6 year old and 4 year old love it! They use this book nearly every day to help with their drawings. Art is not my thing, so it even helped me!

Great buy!.......2007-07-02

My son's preschool has this book and when I saw what he could draw from it, I knew I had to get it. He has never been much into drawing, but with the help of this book, he really enjoys it! It's a great book!

Wonderful.......2007-04-16

I bought this for my almost 5 year old daughter who loves to color and draw. At kindergarten round up the teacher was telling us how important it is to teach your child how to draw step by step. I think this book is exactly what we needed. My daughter likes how the pictures turn out and she is able to follow the directions 1,2,3,4 with some help.

Excellent tool for 5-9 set.......2006-11-05

My daughter loves to draw but gets frustrated when her attempts are not recongizable to others. This book breaks down each animal into simple shapes a child can copy. It is easy to follow and my daughter has been pleased with her results. I have seen an improvement in her drawing ability and confidence to try more difficult things.

Very good instructions and entertainment.......2006-01-29

My son is 6 years old and he loves this book. The instructions are very clear, he has no difficulty in following them. He has created dozens of pictures since buying the book and is quite happy to spend hours simply making pictures. He gets a real sense of accomplishment from being able to create the pictures. I highly recomend this book.

Kids Can Draw Animals of the World (Kids Can Draw series #8)

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Kids Can Draw Animals of the World (Kids Can Draw series #8)

Manufacturer: Walter Foster Publishing
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1560102764

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A Child's First Drawing Book

With this simple teaching method, every child can learn to draw!

The Kids Can Draw method provided a fun, effective way for your child to learn basic drawing skills and achieve amazing results.

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Kids Can Draw Forest Animals (Kids Can Draw series #2)

Manufacturer: Walter Foster Publishing
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ASIN: 1560102705

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A Child's First Drawing Book

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" . . . the new mown hay sends all its fragrance . . .".......2006-01-25

"BACK HOME AGAIN IN INDIANA" became a popular hit tune in 1974 and the title of a book was borrowed from that song. Robert Reid was editor of "Back Home Again" compiling Public Security Administration photographs, primarily from the mid-thirties and published by Indiana University Press in 1987.

Dorothea Lange is one of a roster of photographers employed for the project, and she went on to become famous for her work. In this book her pictures are mainly of the harvesting of oats. This series is of particular value now that farming practices are mechanized and on a scale unimagined at that time.

The New Deal project was to focus on "the ill-housed, ill-clad, ill-nourished" and these are shown starkly in pictures of family resettlement, of farm sales & moving days. On p. 12 is a poignant portrait of a young wife posed in front of a wall papered with newspapers; a series showing the Great Flood of 1937 on pages 36 - 46 remind the reader sadly of the "digging out" from Gulf Coast hurricanes in 2005. Some photographs are valuable from an historic viewpoint: a "vintage" school bus; a truck driver in a diner where most menu items are 5 cents, or ten; lining up to use the "Free Toilet" in a Greyhound bus station; also, a series taken during wartime, of a U.S. Army Chaplain's School at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indianapolis.

Some are portraits of excellent design and clarity: hanging laundry (p.34), boarding a Greyhound bus (p.124), two men sleeping with luggage in a waiting room (p.127). The last two are the work of Esther Bubley, another talented woman perhaps new to a profession that opened up because of the Great Depression.

Mid-Westerners are fond of 'saving history' and mcHAIKU hopes that Hoosiers will continue the tradition honored in this book. Offered are many reminders of people who lived & worked hard in the hope that their children would experience 'better' lives.

Indiana the day before yesterday........2002-10-16

Yet another collection of Farm Security Administration photographs devoted to a State, this time Indiana. I already have similar books of FSA photos, titled `Chicago and Downstate', `A Southern Illinois Album', `A Kentucky Album', `Picturing Minnesota' and `Far from Main Street', (about New Mexico) but I don't think this latest book is as good as these. The ten chapters adequately cover the years from 1935 to 1943 with an emphasis on agriculture and I think these are the weakest photos. The chapter called People and Places with sixteen photos of small town Indiana life was best, exterior shots of stores with their wares and signage (signs, ads and anything typographic was a big thing with FSA photographers) interior shots, main streets, people talking and relaxing or eating in a diner.

Each chapter has a short introduction and all the pictures are photographer credited, captioned, dated and usefully they have the Library of Congress negative number, a comprehensive book list is in the back of the book. I found the photos a little grey because they are printed in a dot screen (133) that does not do justice to the quality of the images and quite a few could be better trimmed. Despite this `Back Home Again' is worth having especially if you live in Indiana and want a visual record of the day just before yesterday.

a good research book for costumers.......1999-02-19

This book is an excellent resource for costumers interested in real life garb of small towners and farmers of the 30's. It shows nice details of shoes, hats, aprons, collar styles, fabric patterns, etc. There are a few interiors and exteriers but almost every photo (like soylant green) is of people.

Back Home Again: Indiana in the Farm Security Administration Photographs, 1935-1943

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Back Home Again: Indiana in the Farm Security Administration Photographs, 1935-1943
United States Farm Security Administration
Manufacturer: Indiana Univ Pr
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000NR6R16

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BACK HOME AGAIN INDIANA IN THE FARM SECURITY ADMINISTRATION PHOTOGRAPHS 1935-1943
Robert L. Reid
Manufacturer: Indiana University Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OQ5OHY

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Cobwebs and Vinegar (Toxictoons)

Manufacturer: Toxic Toons
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0971911800

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Q: How do you get a guitarist to stop playing?A: Put a music sheet in front of him.Rock 'n' roll has been a term in the American lexicon for nearly fifty years now. And all institutions-as reluctant as they may be-must face some skewering humor now and again. Rock 'n' roll's time has come.Who better to serve up this irreverence than two veterans of the rock 'n' roll scene-and two members of the infamous Rock Bottom Remainders-Kathi Goldmark and Dave Marsh.Q: What do you call guys that hang out with musicians?A: Drummers.Q: What did the bass player get on his IQ test?A: Drool.

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I am still laughing - funniest book ever........1999-03-04

This is a must for anyone you know who is interested in Rock and Roll, music, or humor. What a great gift idea! Sure solved my list for the next year!And I'm not just saying this because I'm the mother of one of the authors.

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Great Rock 'n' Roll Joke Book
Dave; Goldmark, Kathi Kamen Marsh
Manufacturer: St. Martin's Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OTLHQS

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The Great Rock 'N' Roll Joke Book
Dave; Goldmark, Kathi Kamen; Goldmark, Kathi Kamen Marsh
Manufacturer: St. Martin's Griffin
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OTFZV6

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A collection of 15 intermediate level thumbstyle blues guitar solos in the style developed and played by some of the coal miners of Muhlenberg County, Kentucky and surrounding areas in the early to mid-20th century. Jim Mason and Amos Johnson were two of the early players. The style was picked up and streamlined by Mose Rager and Ike Everly and was the forerunner of the Travis Style. This style can be heard on Merle Travis' blues recordings. The music is presented in notation and tablature with chord symbols. The performance/demonstration recording is excellent for listening. It contains all 15 tunes with rhythm guitar accompaniment.

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A core addition to television history collections........2000-03-04

Women And American Television: An Encyclopedia is a comprehensive reference of more than 400 entries on the individuals, programs, media innovations, and broad topics concerning women's involvement in front of, and behind, the television camera. The A to Z format covers specific individuals, television programs, and entities from Gracie Allen to Alley McBeal, Penny Marshall to Jane Pauley, Lucille Ball to Mary Tyler Moore, Our Miss Brooks to Oprah Winfrey. Women And American Television is enhanced with numerous sidebar articles on a range of topics including Asian Women, Buddy Characters, Fifties Moms, Older Women on Television, Rural Women, Screwball Wives, and more. Women And American Television covers the more obscure personalities and programs omitted from lesser television encyclopedias and includes a substantial bibliography, several appendixes, and a comprehensive subject index. Women And American Television is an essential, core addition to any personal, academic, public or professional library television history and reference collection.

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Women and American Television: An Encyclopedia
Denise Lowe
Manufacturer: Abc-Clio Inc
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: B000MYWZ7K

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