The Art of John Berkey (Paper Tiger)

Book Description

Jane Frank examines all aspects of BerkeyÂ's work, with more than 100 color illustrations drawn from all periods of his career-including personal illustrations painted for his own artistic satisfaction. Berkey himself contributes an autobiographical introduction. Â“His wonderfully facile style is the perfect balance between painterly impressionism and hard-edged realism.Â”Â—Vincent Di Fate, Infinite Worlds.

Customer Reviews:

Excellent artwork.......2006-08-25

I used to think of John Berkey as just a sci-fi artist. But after viewing this book its clear Berkey is quite simply an excellent artist on all levels. What I find masterful about his work is that upon close viewing you see that he uses simple brush strokes for his approach. Yet, when viewed from a distance his art appears as detailed as any photograph I've seen. This is what it means to be a true artist: Being able to convey a clearly conceived and well-executed idea while maintaining an original sense of style and technique. Mr Berkey's work should be viewed by all, whether sci-fi fan or not.

An excellent chronicle.......2004-02-29

For those of you who were inspired by John Berkey's fantastic visions of the future decades ago, you will find continued inspiration in Jane Frank's new book, The Art of John Berkey. This book complements the earlier Painted Space book well, but stands on its own as a serious work about John Berkey. Several pages of autobiographical notes from Mr. Berkey himself followed by several chapters chronicling the many phases of Berkey's remarkable career. Back before computers, Berkey mastered the brush, inferring technological complexity with only minimal strokes in a way few other artists can. He ranks high along with legendary futurist artists like Syd Mead and Ralph McQuarrie. The book is beautifully printed, with lush colorful pages that bring Berkey's paintings to life. I recommend you purchase this book-it will take you on a fantastical journey you will want to come back to time and again.

The Frank Collection: A Showcase of the World's Finest Fantastic Art

Average customer rating:

"A SHOWCASE OF THE WORLD'S FINEST FANTASTIC ART"

The Frank Collection: A Showcase of the World's Finest Fantastic Art
Jane Frank , and Howard Frank
Manufacturer: Sterling
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Modern | Schools, Periods & Styles | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books

General | Museums & Collections | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books

General | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 1855857324

Book Description

It’s a legendary collection, containing the most celebrated names in the field: Chesley Bonestell, Margaret Brundage, Frank Frazetta, H.R. Giger, Frank R. Paul, J.K. Potter, Boris Vallejo, and many others. This first ever fully illustrated guide to these fabulous paintings and sculptures, offers an uncannily close experience to touring the Franks’ gallery live.

Customer Reviews:

"A SHOWCASE OF THE WORLD'S FINEST FANTASTIC ART".......2000-04-26

A great book for sci-fi and fantasy art fans everywhere.

The Franks have probably collected the biggest aray of sci-fi and fantasy art by an individual couple.

This book goes through room by room and describes the different pieces of artwork of "THE COLLECTION" that the Franks have collected throughout the years. Including ancedotes of some of the pieces that they have aquired. Some are the original paintings of book covers, others are commissioned paintings that they have had done. By well known and unknown artists alike.

The Franks are big supporters in the art field and are constantly standing up for artists and their rights. Helping donate money and time for art organizations that are in desperate need. To even helping out that artist to create his inspired idea that they may have been unable to do by helping to finance the project.

Customer Reviews:

Mind Bogiling Space Art.......2000-04-11

This book is one that as you look through the pages, you realize that this art work is so fantastic that it almost makes you think it is real. I myself love the book, as my mind wanders in the possibility that these space craft may really exist somewhere. I definetly recomend this book to the Sci-Fi fan alike.

Book Description

A companion to The Big Book of Design Ideas, here's a handy blank book you can use to keep track of all those creative ideas that come out of nowhere? Keep this nearby and record your most important thoughts as they happen. A perfect gift for designers everywhere.

Average customer rating:

The valuable inventing logbook

The Idea Logbook
Tom Rauscher
Manufacturer: Inventors' Place
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

Business Law | Reference | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

General | Reference | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

Patent, Trademark & Copyright | Intellectual Property | Law | Subjects | Books

General | Practical Guides | Law | Subjects | Books

General | Science | Subjects | Books

General | Reference | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0967261309

Book Description

The Idea Logbook is an easy to understand guideline to take an idea and develop and market it. It not only includes and explaination on prototyping, patenting and marketing but also includes vital information such as a technique to raise money or capital, tracking and controlling costs, time and material or parts, sections for notes and drawings and even questions that will help determine the direction you desire your invention to go.

Customer Reviews:

The valuable inventing logbook.......2000-07-27

I have purchased and used The Idea Logbook on the development of numerous product inventions that my company has been (and is) developing.

This book offers substantial information about the overall inventing process of which I have greatly appreciated, but there are two valuable assets to it that is imperative in developing a new product.

The first one is its ability to aid me in monitoring all my costs, time and material. As an electronic assembly manufacturer, this is essential in determining production and marketing figures.

The second factor, it is a logbook that provides me with the ability to continually add additional writings, drawings, data and support documentation that ALWAYS occurs during the development process. This is vital for the protection of the ideas as it confirms dates and key development information.

I will continue using The Idea Logbook for each one of my current and future ideas ( I use a book for each idea) and recommend it wholeheartedly to anyone who is looking to develop an invention.

Al Hays President, LTH Electronics al@lth-electronics.com

Average customer rating:
The Blank Book for Design Ideas
Harper Design International
Manufacturer: Collins Design
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Blank Books | Journals | Accessories | Formats | Books
ASIN: B000OESS1U

Average customer rating:

Don't waste your money and time

Entertainingly Informative

Not enough depth

Forgettable!

To the point!

The Memory Doctor: Fun, simple Techniques to Improve Memory & Boost Your Brain Power
Douglas J. Mason , and Spencer Xavier Smith
Manufacturer: New Harbinger Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Self-Help | Health, Mind & Body | Subjects | Books
Memory Improvement | Self-Help | Health, Mind & Body | Subjects | Books
Motivational | Self-Help | Health, Mind & Body | Subjects | Books
General | Psychology & Counseling | Health, Mind & Body | Subjects | Books
Reference | Psychology & Counseling | Health, Mind & Body | Subjects | Books
Similar Items:

Carved in Sand: When Attention Fails and Memory Fades in Midlife

Harvard Medical School Guide to Achieving Optimal Memory (Harvard Medical School Guides)

The Memory Workbook: Breakthrough Techniques to Exercise Your Brain and Improve Your Memory

Exercises for the Whole Brain: Neuron-Builders to Stimulate and Entertain Your Visual, Math and Executive-Planning Skills (Brain Waves Books) (Brain Waves Books) (Brain Waves Books)

Your Memory : How It Works and How to Improve It

ASIN: 1572243708

Book Description

Are You Becoming Forgetful? The Doctor Is In!

Do you have trouble finding your keys in the morning? When you meet new people, do you often forget their names-as soon as they leave the room? Don't panic! Just because you can't remember why you picked up this book doesn't mean you're losing your mind-or even your memory. It's more likely that stress and information overload are making it harder for you to get information into your head in the first place. No matter what age we are, the way we remember things is a process: understand and pay more attention to the steps of the process, and your memory will improve.

Make an appointment with The Memory Doctor and learn fun, simple ways to sharpen your memory: * Target specific areas of memory that you can improve * Experiment with fun, simple techniques to accomplish your memory-enhancing goals * Find out which supplements can help improve memory-and which do nothing at all * Learn about exciting new developments in memory research

Customer Reviews:

Don't waste your money and time.......2007-08-02

I really have to wonder about the people that are recommending this book. At 143 pages, the author wasted 3/4s of the book on "interesting" facts and the rest of it on what the title claims to provide, "techniques to improve memory..."
Very dissapointing. You are better off buying some good books on relaxation and breathing techniques and some word-puzzles.

Entertainingly Informative.......2007-06-27

The author is knowledgeable and entertaining! He is a totally likable guy with a lot of well supported statistics on how our brains work. He guides simply and gives common sense commentary on our concern for memory maintenance.

Good book for everyone interested in keeping their brain in order!

Not enough depth.......2007-06-18

There are some interesting facts in this book, but overall I found it to be somewhat superficial. It covers a little on how memory works, a little on techniques for remembering facts (relax, pay attention, and make a list), and quite a bit on herbs and medicines. I imagine it would probably be most useful for a student needing help with study techniques, but it wasn't very helpful to me -- looking for some techniques to fight absent-mindedness.

Forgettable!.......2007-06-09

this books is thin, both in content and in pages. Ill sum it up for you. You remember better if you pay attention, and you recall better if you relax. With no particularly insightful tips, or techniques save your money, this one is forgettable.

To the point!.......2007-05-17

Good, basic and believable. Simple exercices and common sense approaches to improvement are the reasons to buy this book. It takes the approach to memory akin to a succesful diet plan - behavior modification that is sustainable and realistic. You will not develop super human powers reading this book but you will gain valuable tools to lessen the frequency of lost keys and lost memories.

The Fun Doctor (Laugh Cure - Fun is Better than Physic and More Pleasant To Take)

Average customer rating:

The Fun Doctor (Laugh Cure - Fun is Better than Physic and More Pleasant To Take)

Manufacturer: David McKay
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000FEIIW8

Bible Memory Made Easy: A Fun and Easy Way to Learn the Bible!, NTSC Format 8 VHS Video Cassette Set, No Books

Average customer rating:

Bible Memory Made Easy: A Fun and Easy Way to Learn the Bible!, NTSC Format 8 VHS Video Cassette Set, No Books
Doctor Memory Jerry LUcas
Manufacturer: LUCAS Education
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Alternative Medicine | Health, Mind & Body | Subjects | Books

General | Christianity | Religion & Spirituality | Subjects | Books
ASIN: B000S4Y2YS

Product Description

"Please Notes: This is the NTSC format 8 VHS Video Set. Playable with multisystem VHS players in the world. No books!" "Bible Memory Made Easy, By Jerry Lucas - Dr. Memory, VHS 1, Introduction! VHS 2, Series One - Session One! VHS 3, Series One - Sessions Two & Three! VHS 4, Series One - Sessions Four & Five! VHS 5, Series One - Sessions Six & Seven! VHS 6, Series One - Sessions Eight & Nine! VHS 7, Series One - Sessions Ten & Eleven! VHS 8, Series One - Session Twelve!" "Jerry Lucas, Doctor Memory: As a child, NBA legend Jerry Lucas was frustrated with the traditional learning methods used in the classroom. As soon as he was able, he dedicated himself to an entire lifetime of creating and refining a simple way to learn anything. Recently named as one of the NBA's top 50 players of all-time, Mr. Lucas has learned the secret of winning off the court as well. Co-author of "The Memory Book", the number 2 book on the New York Times Best Seller List for 50 weeks running, Mr. Lucas has developed a system of learning that is easy and fun for learners of all ages. Now this proven system is available in a wide range of subjects, including the times tables, grammar and punctuation, names and faces and Spanish. Visit the company's website at www.doctormemory.com to find out more about his fascinating learning secrets or to order any of the Doctor Memory materials." "Bible Memory Made Easy: Doctor Memory's unique Learning Lasts methodology is adapted to help students of any age to better understand and remember Bible facts in this eight volume video tape series. Students learn the Books of the Bible, the Ten Commandements, the Fruit of the Spirit, selected Bible verses, Gifts of the Spirit, and much, much more. Just by watching and listening you will learn and remember many of the important teachings of the Bible."

Average customer rating:

Calling Doctor Quack (Fun to Read Book)
Robert M. Quackenbush
Manufacturer: William Morrow & Co
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

General | Ages 4-8 | Children's Books | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0688418570

Average customer rating:

Chuckie Visits the Eye Doctor (RugRats)

Manufacturer: Scholastic Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Product Description

Chuckie isn't seeing too well. He keeps bumping into furniture, and he's been sitting awfully close to the TV. What's worse, his dad decides that Chuckie has to go to the eye doctor for an eye exam! What's a frightened baby to do? With a little help from Tommy and a lot of help from Dr Pedop, fans can find out in this hysterical look back tohow Chuckie got his first pair of glasses.

Average customer rating:

Doctor Anaconda's Solar Fun Club
Joe Rosenblatt
Manufacturer: [distributed in Canada by] Burns & MacEachern
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

General | Drawing | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books

General | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 088878161X

Average customer rating:

The Doctor Who Fun Book
Tim Quinn , and Dicky Howett
Manufacturer: Carol Pub Group
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Doctors & Medicine | Humor | Entertainment | Subjects | Books

Satire, General | Humor | Entertainment | Subjects | Books

General | Television | Entertainment | Subjects | Books

Doctor Who | Media | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Subjects | Books

General | Science Fiction | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Subjects | Books

Average customer rating:

Fun in a doctor's life
Shobal Vail Clevenger
Manufacturer: Evolution Pub. Co
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

Doctors & Medicine | Humor | Entertainment | Subjects | Books

Satire, General | Humor | Entertainment | Subjects | Books

General | Medicine | Subjects | Books
ASIN: B00087Z47E

Fun in Bed ( Series Four) Just What the Doctor Ordered

Average customer rating:

Fun in Bed ( Series Four) Just What the Doctor Ordered

Manufacturer: Simon and Schuster
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000NINICQ

Product Description

Illustrations, jokes and puzzles for people in the hospital

Average customer rating:

It's Fun to Play - Doctors
Richard Powell , and Maureen Galvani
Manufacturer: Treehouse Children's Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Board book

Social Skills | Issues | Children's Books | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 1855761556

Book Description

Told in his own words, a very personal story from the star of many beloved and classic comedies, including Young Frankenstein, The Producers, and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate FactoryGene Wilder is one of the great comic actors who defined the 1970s and 1980s in movies. From his work with Woody Allen, to the rich group of movies he made with Mel Brooks, to his partnership on screen with Richard Pryor, Wilder's performances are still discussed and celebrated today. KISS ME LIKE A STRANGER is an intimate glimpse of the man behind the image on the screen. In this book, Wilder talks about everything from his experiences in psychoanalysis to why he got into comedy-his first goal was to be a Shakespearean actor-to how a midwestern childhood with a sick mother changed him. He writes about the creative process on stage and on screen, and divulges moments from life on the sets of some of the most iconic movies of our time. He also opens up about his search for love and his marriages, including his marriage to comedienne Gilda Radner. But the core of KISS ME LIKE A STRANGER is an actor's search for truth and a thoughtful analysis of why the choices he made-some of them so serendipitous they were practically accidental-changed the course of his life.

Customer Reviews:

Gene Wilder - Actor, Comedian, Human.......2007-08-21

I am amazed at the negative commentary about this book. I loved Gene Wilder the actor before I picked up the book and love him after having read the book.

We are all a mishmash of polar opposites -we can go from being egocentric, narcissistic, to benevolent, tender and compassionate ... all in a single day. It is as if you are disappointed to find out that Gene Wilder is simply a real human being. Making him something else is about your pathology, not his.

I think it took a lot of courage for him to be vulnerable and revealing. It is a literary voyage alongside a fellow sojourner who gives to us what he may still be searching for. His failures at loving may be different than our own, but don't kid yourself, we all fail. No rocks here, just a "thank you" for the joy he has given, and warm wishes as he struggles toward the very light we all aim for - love.

Great book Jerry!

Audio Version is a MUST HAVE.......2007-07-19

If you're curious about the life of Gene Wilder (and you should be) pick up the AUDIO VERSION of Kiss Me Like A Stranger, read by Gene himself. It is altogether warm, funny, sad, insightful, intelligent and candid. The only problem with it is that I am on disc 4 out of 6 and alreday I am wishing it was longer, I do not want it to end. Otherwise I couldn't be happier with this purchase and will be giving this gem of an audio book as a gift to several people. Go ahead and treat yourself.

I read these reviews---makes me feel like I can't trust reviews in the future!.......2007-07-08

I read Gilda Radner's book, "It's Always Something" which she completed only weeks before she died. And so when I was recently taking a flight, I picked up Gene Wilder's book to read on the plane. Sadly, I DID need another book on the way back. This one won't take you cross country.

There are two camps in these reviews. People who blindly give this book 5 stars and say they love Gene Wilder. But they never actually tell us what they thought was so great about this book. WHY do they give it five stars?

The other group, generously giving this book 2 stars, comments on his narcissism, his unwillingness to feel needed by anyone in his life, his current wife's greatest asset being that she hangs poetry on her refrigerator reminding her she is on her own.

Here's the thing. Gilda Radner loved Gene Wilder unconditionally, even to the day she died. She loved every thing about him, even his insistence on pushing her away. She loved the way he smelled, his looks, his humor, his mind, his character. She loved him totally. Gene Wilder on the other hand, doesn't seem to have loved her at all. He seems at best to have tolerated her---and that not very well or consistently. In one chapter he describes not having had sex with Gilda for about 6 months, (because she had had a grapefruit sized tumor removed from her body, was undergoing chemotherapy and radiation!) and perhaps as a tribute to what he sees as his own nobility, comments that he didn't ask her to "relieve" him in other ways. He then goes on to describe how, as a result of his deprivation he was of course immediately attracted to the woman who became his fourth wife, when he saw her skirts swishing about her legs.

Gilda was sick in bed having chemotherapy, and he is having dinner in a new woman's apartent. And then, when Gilda dies, he discusses with his therapist whether it's too soon for him to get married again, because the tabloids might make him look like a selfish jerk (Because he IS one!).

Look, I am all in favor of celebrity memoirs. Their artistic and celebrated lives create narratives of experience that we don't normally have access to. I like to read the kinds of books that give insight into famous people and in the circles in which they work and live, and I especially enjoy one person's reactions to them. Shelley Winters' three part autobiography revealed so much about the theatre scene of New York in the 50's, so much about her roommate, Marilyn Monroe, and so much about "the method". I felt as though I learned something in reading those books.

Here I learned that a Gilda Radner was sadly mistaken in whom she chose to love, and maybe the best book to read would have been one from HER therapist. I'd like to understand how someone so consumed with love could have chosen someone so consumed with avoiding it. It's pretty easy to understand why Gene Wilder, one of the greatest narcissists ever, would have chosen Gildan Radner---America's sweetheart who adored HIM above all others. When I put this book down, I felt disgust.

Truthful and honest.......2007-04-29

This was one the the best autobiographies/memiors I have ever read. Heartfelt and very touching Mr. Wilder has so many good insights on life. Extremely funny and at times heartbreaking it is a very quick read on which you do not want to put down. Its a must read for any fan.

Hearing him talk abou the book was more fun than reading it.......2007-03-19

I bought this book after hearing Gene Wilder on the radio, and found the book itself less compelling than the interview. I assume part of the blame since it's probably not right to expect people to reveal every detail of their lives simply because they are famous, but then again, if you are famous and you write a memior a certain amount of kiss and tell is expected. It does not have to compromise one's personal life, though. I would like to have known more, for instance, about the writing process for Young Frankenstein, the working relationship with Mel Brooks, how the actor's craft meshes with the screenwriter's, and how that all translates to what happens on the set. After reading this, I am not as well acquainted with Mr. Wilder's talents as I had hoped.

Kiss Me Like a Stranger : My Search for Love And Art

Average customer rating:

Kiss Me Like a Stranger : My Search for Love And Art
Gene Wilder
Manufacturer: St. Martin's Griffin
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OT45T4

Average customer rating:
The Early Violin and Viola: A Practical Guide (Cambridge Handbooks to the Historical Performance of Music)
Robin Stowell
Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Strings | Instruments & Performers | Music | Entertainment | Subjects | Books
General | Music | Entertainment | Subjects | Books
All Titles | Qualifying Textbooks - Fall 2007 | Stores | Books
Entertainment | Qualifying Textbooks - Fall 2007 | Stores | Books
Similar Items:

The Historical Performance of Music: An Introduction (Cambridge Handbooks to the Historical Performance of Music)

Ornamentation in Baroque and Post-Baroque Music, with Special Emphasis on J.S. Bach

Violin Technique and Performance Practice in the Late Eighteenth and Early Nineteenth Centuries (Cambridge Musical Texts and Monographs)

Bach's Works for Solo Violin: Style, Structure, Performance

Dance and the Music of J. S. Bach: Expanded Edition

ASIN: 0521625556

Book Description

This handbook provides a historical account of the development of the violin, viola and their close relatives as well as a practical guide to playing techniques and principles of interpretation. It aims to help performers to play in a historically appropriate style and to guide listeners toward a clearer understanding of the issues that affected string performance during this series' core period (c.1700-c.1900). Its six detailed case studies, which include Bach and Beethoven, will assist readers in forging well-grounded, period interpretations of major works from the repertory.

Book Description

This work presents a collection of Victor Lewis-Smith's TV reviews from the Evening Standard, which provide a humorous appraisal of the best and worst programs.

Customer Reviews:

Cruel but brutally honest and very funny TV reviews.......1999-04-23

Victor Lewis-Smith is one of the U.K's most feared and reviled TV critics and he is renowned for upsetting many people in the TV world today but he does it because he is sick of all the crap that is being cooked up by the TV people today in the name of "entertainment".

His reviews cut deep into these awful programmes and the people who make them, he shows no respite and no pity against these programmes and he is so truthful and so honest and there isn't many people out there who have the balls to say the things that need to be said.

Victor is extremely funny, his one-liners and gags hit home and he constantly causes a chuckle.

Buy this book and see a true genius at work.

Victor Lewis-Smith is a God, and i should know.

Books:

Books Index

Books Home

Recommended Books