Fashion: From Concept to Consumer (8th Edition)

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thoroughly covered material.......2006-01-05

I used this textbook in a college course called Survey of the Fashion Industry. The text covers all aspects of merchandising, with a strong focus on fashion design (entire chapters on textiles, etc). Good photos and lots of material!

Fashion : From Concept to Consumer (8th Edition) by Gini Stephens Frings [Hardcover] .......2005-09-22

Quality book. Received in a timely manner.

The best.......2003-06-18

Plain and simple this is the best fashion book to study!

Want To Understand The Fashion Biz?!.......2001-03-23

"From Concept to Consumer" is the first book I recommend to people who are truly interested in the business of fashion. Even though the book is a textbook it is an easy and fast read. One of the best features of this book is the sequential order format. The author takes you step by step through the development of the fashion process BEFORE a single garment is made by briefly describing fashion forcasting, research, color, fabric and trend analysis. The next process explains how raw materials for fabrics are chosen, processed and produced into textiles. Learn about the marketing of these textiles on the international market and to major apparel manufacturers. All of this takes place before the designer even starts to design a collection! Take a look inside the channels of garment distribution and on to us the consumer. This book provides a realistic insiders view in to the industry which is often glamorized by high profile designers and media spokespeople. Folks the business of fashion is a solid industry just like any other and in my opinion even more interesting than all the fluff and the sizzle.

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Fashion - From Concept To Consumer
Gini Stephens, Frings
Manufacturer: Prentice Hall
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OICKTW

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Fashion : From Concept to Consumer
Virginia S. Frings
Manufacturer: Prentice Hall PTR
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000HMCYCI

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FASHION FROM CONCEPT TO CONSUMER
GINI STEPHENS FRINGS
Manufacturer: Prentice-Hall
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OIAOW2

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FASHION From Concept to Consumer.
Gini Stephens. Frings
Manufacturer: Prentice-Hall
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OIEQEY

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Fashion: From Concept to Consumer
Gini Stephens Frings
Manufacturer: Prentice Hall
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OIGRDC

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Fashion: From Concept to Consumer
Gini S. Frings
Manufacturer: Prentice Hall
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OIHBE6

Fashion: From concept to consumer (Second Edition)

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Fashion: From concept to consumer (Second Edition)
Gini Stephens Frings
Manufacturer: Prentice-Hall
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000TJ7LHW

How To Draw Tanks And Other Fighting Machines
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Easy for kids to master

How To Draw Tanks And Other Fighting Machines

Manufacturer: Kidsbooks
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
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Draw 50 Airplanes, Aircrafts, and Spacecraft: The Step-by-Step Way to Draw World War II Fighter Planes, Modern Jets, Space Capsules, and Much More... (Zephyr Book)

ASIN: 1588650367

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Now you can draw some of your favorite tanks, planes, ships and military vehicles! Simple, step-by-step directions, along with many tips and hints, make it easy to learn how to draw. All it takes is practice, a little patience, and of course, a pencil. (Dimensions 11.25x8.33inches, horizontal format. Original edition also includes tracing paper.)

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Easy for kids to master.......2005-07-21

This is an easy book for kids to work with if they like military tanks, planes, etc. but are frustrated with their attempts to draw them or want to improve their drawings. Each drawing starts with basic shapes like circles, squares or just a line. Then it progresses one simple line or shape at a time all the way to a finished drawing. No drawing skills are needed for this book, it is very accessbile to any skill level, any age. I also reccommend Ed Emberly's Big Green Drawing Book, and books by Mark Kistler for kids that want to learn to draw.

Mean Machines: How to Draw Cool Cars, Trucks and Motorcycles

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Mean Machines: How to Draw Cool Cars, Trucks and Motorcycles
Dermot Walshe
Manufacturer: Impact
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1581808283

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Mean Machines are tough, fast, even huge, but drawing them is as easy as 1, 2, 3, Go!

At least, it will be when you follow this comprehensive, easy to use guide from popular comic and film artist Dermot Walshe. Walshe, a lifelong fan of mean machines and an avid motorcyclist, teaches you everything you need in order draw cool, stylish vehicles. You'll learn to steer your way through art supplies, set up a drawing area, sketch and trace, create exciting backgrounds, add drivers and passengers--you'll even learn how vehicles work on the inside! With Mean Machines you'll discover the ins and outs of drawing every car, truck, or motorcycle you've ever seen, as well as tips on creating the cars and motorcycles of the past and not-too-distant future. From gangster's getaway cars, to monster trucks, to motorcycles, no matter what your skill level you'll learn to use the most basic lines and shapes to create advanced artwork.

Inside you'll find:

20 step-by-step demonstrations covering a wide variety of cars, trucks, and motorcycles from various time periods and angles
secrets to drawing drivers and creating cool settings
solutions to drawing issues specific to each type of vehicle, including the basic engineering of different makes and models
hundreds of unique, detailed color and black and white illustrations
a helpful, illustrated glossary of car, truck and motorcycle parts

Whether you dream of becoming a professional artist or are just looking to have some fun, Mean Machines will give you all the instruction, inspiration, and tools necessary to draw both the vehicles you see and the ones you can only imagine!

how to draw speed machines
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how to draw speed machines

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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000FVOLS6

How to Draw Motors, Machines and Tools.
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How to Draw Motors, Machines and Tools.
Arthur, Zaidenberg
Manufacturer: Harpercollins Juvenile Books
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Binding: Library Binding
ASIN: 0200719408

How to Draw Cartoons, Monsters, Animals and Machines (How to Draw)
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Prose by Rose

How to Draw Cartoons, Monsters, Animals and Machines (How to Draw)
J. Tatchell
Manufacturer: Edc Pub
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Binding: Paperback

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Prose by Rose.......2000-03-12

What a wonderful way to teach children the art of drawing. So well presented.

How to Draw Machines (Art Attack How to Draw)

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How to Draw Machines (Art Attack How to Draw)

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How to Draw Machines (Young Artist Series)

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Very little "how-to"; goofy examples
Very little "how-to"; goofy examples

How to Draw Machines (Young Artist Series)
Moira Butterfield , and Anita Ganeri
Manufacturer: E.D.C. Publishing
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Binding: Library Binding

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ASIN: 0881103160

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Very little "how-to"; goofy examples.......2001-12-04

At a skimpy 32 pages (30 with actual content), I wasn't expecting much. I hoped for some hints my younger brother might find useful when drawing. Unfortunately, the book presents virtually no useful tips. The bulk of it consists of suggestions of *what* to draw, all of which are insulting to kids who are serious about either machines or drawing. The illustrations throughout are appropriate for pre-schoolers, although the vocabulary of the book indicates it's meant for children at least 10 and up.

The drawing tips presented are all so general as to be completely useless. The book suggests cross-hatching for shading, stippling for curves, and vanishing points for perspective, but gives kids only a sentence each on how to do these things. "Use straight lines to shade flat surfaces and curved lines for rounded surfaces." "The closer together the dots, the darker the shading." "Make wheels, windows and doors smaller the further away they are." That's *it*. The only "technique" that is given step-by-step instructions is copying using a tracing paper grid. Boring!

The suggestions for what to draw amount to: "drawings for you to try", i.e., copy. The bulk of them are cartoons. Smiling trains, crazy robots, and so forth. Rather patronizing, and I'm sure most kids would say the same.

The last few pages of the book give hints on "designing your own machine," which tells you how to draw fake CAD-looking structures and includes a sentence on airbrush technique.

All in all, a complete waste.

Very little "how-to"; goofy examples.......2001-12-04

The last few pages are about "designing your own machine," which means drawing a fake CAD-looking structure and reading a sentence on airbrush technique. (?!)

All in all, a waste of time.

how to Draw Motors, Machines and Tools
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how to Draw Motors, Machines and Tools
Arthur Zaidenberg
Manufacturer: Abelard-Schuman
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000JFLQWC

How To Draw SPEED Machines (Includes Tracing Paper)
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How To Draw SPEED Machines (Includes Tracing Paper)
Billy Davis
Manufacturer: Tangerine Press
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0439742404

Turning ideas into parts: to get maximum leverage from its manufacturing know-how, this CNC shop draws on all of its software resources--CAD, CAM and shopfloor ... An article from: Modern Machine Shop
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Turning ideas into parts: to get maximum leverage from its manufacturing know-how, this CNC shop draws on all of its software resources--CAD, CAM and shopfloor ... An article from: Modern Machine Shop
Mark Albert
Manufacturer: Gardner Publications, Inc.
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Release Date: 2005-07-13

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This digital document is an article from Modern Machine Shop, published by Gardner Publications, Inc. on February 1, 2005. The length of the article is 2122 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: Turning ideas into parts: to get maximum leverage from its manufacturing know-how, this CNC shop draws on all of its software resources--CAD, CAM and shopfloor programming.
Author: Mark Albert
Publication: Modern Machine Shop (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 1, 2005
Publisher: Gardner Publications, Inc.
Volume: 77 Issue: 9 Page: 76(5)

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Great Book.......2002-05-01

I absolutley love this book, California is so beautiful, and Mr. Dean captures it beautiffuly!

Supplement to Statutes of 1869-70; Containing as follows: Chapter 584, An Act to Make, Open and Establish a Public Street in the City and County of San Francisco, to be Called Montgomery Street South, and to take Private Lands Therefor. Chapter 585, An

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Supplement to Statutes of 1869-70; Containing as follows: Chapter 584, An Act to Make, Open and Establish a Public Street in the City and County of San Francisco, to be Called Montgomery Street South, and to take Private Lands Therefor. Chapter 585, An
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Interior Department Loses Again; Its Approach Is Called Too Narrow.(desert lizard protection)(Brief Article): An article from: California Planning & Development Report

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Interior Department Loses Again; Its Approach Is Called Too Narrow.(desert lizard protection)(Brief Article): An article from: California Planning & Development Report

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This digital document is an article from California Planning & Development Report, published by California Planning & Development Report on September 1, 2001. The length of the article is 908 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: Interior Department Loses Again; Its Approach Is Called Too Narrow.(desert lizard protection)(Brief Article)
Publication: California Planning & Development Report (Newsletter)
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Port's NTC request called 'hostile' land grab. (San Diego Port Commission; Naval Training Center): An article from: San Diego Business Journal

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Port's NTC request called 'hostile' land grab. (San Diego Port Commission; Naval Training Center): An article from: San Diego Business Journal
Larry M. Edwards
Manufacturer: CBJ, L.P.
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Binding: Digital
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Release Date: 2005-07-28

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This digital document is an article from San Diego Business Journal, published by CBJ, L.P. on April 4, 1994. The length of the article is 861 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: Port's NTC request called 'hostile' land grab. (San Diego Port Commission; Naval Training Center)
Author: Larry M. Edwards
Publication: San Diego Business Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 4, 1994
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Symposium on Borderline Disorders. The Psychiatric Clinics of North America Volume 4 No. 1
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Symposium on Borderline Disorders. The Psychiatric Clinics of North America Volume 4 No. 1

Manufacturer: Philadelphia 1981.
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A Fairly Thorough History of Animation.......2007-06-12

I purchased this book for a class, it was the textbook we used. It was interesting and seemed to encompass a fair amount of history. I do wish he'd expanded more on the history of computer animation, but it's pretty extensive in and of itself.

Textbook Excellence........2007-03-14

The book I ordered was in perfect condition and delivery right away. I got it about half the amount of business days I was supposed to get it. Plus the book isn't mind-numbing to read as it's about the coolest subject ever.

The history of cartoons (to the 1980s).......2006-05-26

When I think of the history of animation, I tend to divide things into three periods: The Golden Age, noted for early Warner Brothers cartoons and the classic Disney movies such as Snow White and Fantasia; The Age of Mediocrity, where creativity seemed to reach its nadir, as seen most notably in the bland Hanna Barbera cartoons; and the Modern Era, with the resurgence in cartoon creativity, which, starting with The Little Mermaid in the movies and the Simpsons on TV, animation reached a new level of popularity and respectability. Leonard Maltin's book, Of Mice and Magic, shows that my own view of cartoon history is roughly correct but also overly simple: there was plenty of mediocrity in the Golden Age and plenty of decent stuff in the Age of Mediocrity.

Maltin starts off with a chapter about the silent era, when animation was just beginning. Over time, experience would refine the process, but the big leap would occur with sound, in particular with Walt Disney's Steamboat Willie featuring Mickey Mouse. After the silent era chapter, there are chapters that serve as "biographies" of the major animation studios, starting with the biggest of them all, Disney.

The Disney characters are among the most popular in cartoon history (or film history in general). Mickey Mouse may have been the biggest name, but he didn't have much of a personality, so he started being pushed aside in favor of more developed characters, especially Donald Duck, the first major Disney character with any sort of edge. In fact, this is a constant theme in the book: that the weakest cartoons from any studio were the ones that featured characters with no distinct personalities.

Success would often come with the most offbeat and edgy characters, such as Donald Duck, Bugs Bunny, Popeye and Daffy Duck. But some of the studios had a mercenary nature that would put quantity ahead of quality; probably the worst in the bunch was Terrytoons where good cartoons were the exception, not the rule. Although even Terrytoons would have some memorable characters - in particular, Mighty Mouse and Heckle & Jeckle - even many of the cartoons featuring them were not very good (which is why in the world of cartoons, the Terrytoons characters will never outshine even some of the Disney or Warner Brothers second-stringers).

Space limitations prevent me from going as in depth on this subject as I would like, but suffice it to say that after reading this book, I still do feel justified in defining an Age of Mediocrity. It was not that every cartoon in that period was bad, but the good ones were few and far between and classics were very rare indeed. The Age of Mediocrity was filled with bland cartoons that were more cute than funny, often repeated the same gags over and over again, and had few remarkable characters.

What about what I call the Modern Age? It would have started right after this edition of the book was published (1987), so it is understandably, but sadly omitted. Also missing is any real look at TV cartoons, so Bullwinkle, Underdog, Yogi Bear and the Super Friends, among others, are only mentioned in passing. Maltin admits up front that this book won't cover these TV cartoons, nor non-American products, hence the omission of international fare such as the Italian Fantasia-like movie, Allegro non troppo.

The strengths of this book, however, far outweigh the shortcomings. While my opinions sometimes differ from Maltin's on the quality of various cartoons, these are a matter of individual taste (overall, he tends to go easier on the films than I do; for example, he has a more favorable opinion on the UPA cartoons than I do); besides, this book is more of a history of cartoons than a critique of them. In addition to good writing, we gets lots of pictures (only a few in color) and an extensive filmography for all the chronicled cartoon studios.

You probably need to be a certain age (probably at least 30) to fully appreciate this book, as younger readers may not have really grown up with these cartoons and may not have even seen them as adults (and since many of these cartoons were geared only to kids, they would not even have much appeal to those over 10). But if you remember these cartoons and look back at them with fond nostalgia, this is a great book.

SHOULD BE ENTITLED "HISTORY OF US THEATRICAL ANIMATION".......2005-04-08

I found this book to be an excellent reference source for cartoons produced to be shown in theaters. However, entitling it "A History of American Animated Cartoons" is not exactly truth in advertising. I think most people (except for perhaps some obsessive purists) would agree that the cartoons produced for television from the 40/50's onward would also be considered American Animated Cartoons. But none of these great cartoons (i.e., Gumby, Beany and Cecil, Clutch Cargo, Hanna-Barbara's Huckleberry Hound, Yogi Bear, Pixie & Dixie, and others through the present) are included here in any detail. Also missing from the appendices of studio output are the more obscure products like Warner's Private Snafu and other animation produced for corporate clients. Mr Maltin would do cartoon lovers well by commissioning a second volume to complete the story.

Excellent and informative!!.......2004-01-04

Leonard Maltin has a real knowledge of animation and his passion and enthusiasm for cartoons is apparent. The book traces animation from its beginnings at the turn of the century up to modern day. Extensive coverage is provided to all the major cartoon studios and many of the key directors. The illustrations are excellent. Maltin provides a fair amount of detail but not too much to overwhelm the casual fan. Anyone interested in the history of animation or just wants information on which films to see is well advised to pick up this very well written book.

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R.E.M. has produced some of the most consistently fascinating, successful and honest music of the past 20+ years, combining lyrical and musical experimentation in ways that nonetheless are accessible to the mainstream rock audience. Drawing upon first-hand interviews with band members and insiders, Reveal is a biographical exploration of the work and life of this seminal band. With a focus on the music and how it evolves from the personalities within the group, this book provides new insights into R.E.M.'s creative process. 7-1/4 x 9-1/4, 272 pages

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Good Leisurely Read.......2007-01-10

I was pleasantly surprised at how conversational & easy this book was. Black provides a relaxed story-telling w/ occasional personal attitudes towards what the band has to say/do.

What is refreshing is that, unlike other writers, he doesn't just fawn over the band and agree with whatever they have to say or do. Occasionally, he'll disagree or throw a contrary opinion in there worth considering.

I give it a B+. Insightful, yet fun and light. Great coffee-table book

Incredible (almost) flawless R.E.M. biography. .......2004-12-27

I received this book as a gift for Christmas. To let you get a perspective on my review, I've been an R.E.M. fan for over 10 years and own every cd they've ever put out, and am generally obcessive when it comes to them. I've read all the previous books before that were mainly published when R.E.M. was in their heyday of Losing My Religion. I've even reviewed them, and found them to be full of misinformation, hearsay, etc. (Writing a bad review on one book even earned me a nasty email from the author!! lol)

But I digress. This book was incredible. It was well thought out and planned. It was completely linear - it only deviated from the timeline in the introduction to the book. Black approached writing this book as one would an academic research paper. He researched, researched, researched, and in his works sited he gave all credits where it was rightly due. I found out much I didn't know about R.E.M. in the early days. The great thing about this book is it's really recent, it goes up to right before Around the Sun came out, and addresses R.E.M.'s political leanings this year against the Iraq War.

I hate to use a overused cliche, but I couldn't put this book down all day. I had to read all through it. If you are a die hard R.E.M. fan, or know one, pick up this book as it's the definitive R.E.M. biography out there!!!

PS - The one flaw in the book is one picture was credited as being from "Out of Time" when it was clearly from the "Monster" era. But that's it!! Good stuff!

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R.E.M. Reveal the Story of R.E.M.

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