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This is a comprehensive guide to international developments in graphic design. From pre-industrial printing presses and medieval typography to computer graphics and avant-garde stylistic advances, a wealth of entries elucidate technical terms and detail movements, media, advertising, corporate identity, posters, packaging, and magazine and book design—placing graphic design in the wider context of the history of fine art and illustration. The personalities, motivations, and achievements of the most innovative figures in the field are fully outlined.
The 485 illustrations give a stunning visual record, while the text incorporates cross-referencing, a full bibliography, and a chronological chart outlining the relationship between movements, technology, and designers. This revised edition features over forty new entries on today's most influential designers, organizations, and publications in the graphic-design world. Extensive updates ensure that the latest information and developments are included for all entries.
Here is an indispensable reference work for students and designers that will fascinate anyone interested in the interaction of word and image and the communication of ideas. 485 illustrations, 59 in color.
Customer Reviews:
Good but could be better.......2007-09-12
I think this book is ok, it is informative but i also think that there is a lot that is being left out. There is a lot of design terminology that i think should be included for this to be called a real Dictionary of design.
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"A marvelous handbook for professional designers, students, or anyone with a curiosity about design." —Ballast Quarterly Review
This comprehensive guide embraces all aspects of modern design: graphics, products, interiors, furniture, and industrial and architectural design. Guy Julier examines not only the work of important designers worldwide but also the many dramatic changes that have influenced design and its uses in the twentieth century. Thus political and ideological concepts such as feminism and green design are defined and explained, as are new technological advances, new materials and techniques, and influential movements in modern culture. The text incorporates extensive cross-referencing and full bibliographical notes along with a chronological chart of design highlights since 1900.
The revised edition features over sixty completely new entries that reflect three important developments in design and its discussion—digitization, sustainability, and branding—ranging from Nintendo and The Body Shop to McDonald's and Levi's. 220 illustrations.
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Useful and efficient.......2007-06-13
Useful and practical book - as almost everything Thames & Hudson publishes.
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Complementary Themes for Painting Techniques (Complete Course on Painting and Drawing)
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Manufacturer: Barrons Educational Series Inc
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ASIN: 0764102664 |
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Written and designed for students and amateurs who already have some preliminary art training, this book instructs in a variety of media, including pencil, charcoal, crayon, and ink. Instruction and advice focus on drawing nudes, still life, and portraits. The theory of perspective is clearly presented.
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Basics.......2002-04-23
The Basics of Artistic Drawing is an OUTSTANDING book. I have learned so much and whenever I review the materiel I learn even more. There are so many helpful hints. It is a book that keeps teaching; if you have any questions just review the section on that topic and your question will more than likely be answered. With the step by step instructions anyone can learn how to draw, shade, and paint. I am very impressed. This is a well thoughtout course with the student in mind. A lot of course books have the teacher in mind, this book is definately made for me as the student. THANKS!!!
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- Wow!
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The Complete Drawing and Painting Course: The Artist's Practical Guide to Media and Techniques
Manufacturer: Book Sales
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ASIN: 0785808450 |
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Wow!.......2001-04-15
This book offers fresh and easy techniques, clear text, easy instructions--even I can understand them! (French was my first language) This book has taught me to draw, paint--anything and everything! Literally, it has everything! I'm not a great artist, I have gotten a lot better since I have purchased this book!
Got more than my money's worth.......2000-05-31
Wow! it should be called Encyclopedia for the painting artists, this bok really has Everything, it even has a seccion on frames, this book has that special cuality that it's not only a good but, but also a book that you reallly enjoy while you reading. The paper cuality is excellent, the text is clear and easy to follow (and my first language is not english but spanish), buy this book and begin expressing yourself. Let the artist in you flow as you read, It's and inspiration. A MUST HAVE IF YOU LIKE PAINTING
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Everything budding artists need to know to paint or draw confidently in their own style is in this essential and inspirational A–Z reference, filled with 600 full-color illustrations. From cave paintings to Picasso, technical drawings to cartoons, here is the history of these two art forms, with stunning examples of work by famous masters and practicing professionals. Experienced, respected tutors pass on their practical know-how and technical skills—illustrated in detail—including what tools and equipment to buy and the fundamentals of working in watercolor, oils, and acrylics. Beginners are gently guided through the basics of shape, light, composition, color theory, and perspective; more accomplished artists tackle advanced techniques. Includes master classes in life drawing, still life, landscape, and portraiture.
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The Basics of Oil Painting (The Complete Course on Painting and Drawing)
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Manufacturer: Barrons Educational Series Inc
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ASIN: 0812094034 |
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Excellent source.......2000-05-27
This book was a great source of information on oil painting. All the illustrations were a great help to me! My husband is a great oil painter, and I wanted to learn how to myself. Thanks! Anna
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- gives the important basics
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Painting and Drawing a Complete Art Course
Tom Robb
Manufacturer: Tiger Books Intl
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gives the important basics.......2007-04-12
At first I thought this was not the best choice on the topic, but after reading the lesson closely (and it is easy to read) and trying some lessons, I realized it had alot to offer. I get lost on spots and lose the whole and this book is helpful in that regard. It has a way of simplifying and pulling me in a direction that feels right for me. For example, one lesson says put in the placement of the object,( a chair) just with small marks and just tone or shade in the shape. I tend to use line too much and it has to be "correct." The book's approach worked better for me, to get away from details and just get the broad basic shape down quickly. Some things I thought could have been explained more and that is why I rated it a 4. Another lesson involved a still-life set up and just putting in the basic color of the object first--not to think of accurate placement, etc., just get the basics down broadly and directly. Placement, compostion, etc. comes later in other lessons. For me this is the way to keep it simple and get alot done quickly, just fill the page with broad areas of color-- mass in dark-colored objects first, (no shadows yet) and proceed just with the basic color of the objects, then second darkest, etc. The method worked well for me. I am not a beginner, but the book helps me to keep it simple and see the bigger picture first.
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The Basics of Artistic Painting (The Complete Course in Drawing and Painting)
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The Basics of Drawing (The Complete Art Course)
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The Complete Drawing & Painting Course
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Graphic Communications
ASIN: 1402705689 |
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Overflowing with full-color images that demonstrate techniques and illustrate the correct use of materials, this is an art school in a book. A team of experienced professionals furnishes the budding painter with all the tools to finish a project: invaluable instruction in color theory and composition; the basics of drawing and painting, from strokes to perspective; and meticulous coverage of each medium, from pencil to wax crayon. Detailed exercises cover still lifes, nudes, landscapes, self-portraits, impressionist techniques, and more.
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Calvin y Hobbes 9
Bill Watterson
Manufacturer: MPI Home Video
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ASIN: 844068505X |
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Filmmaking is entering a new era. You don't need big bucks or big studio support to make great movies. Computers have made it possible to make great films with very little money. Mini-DV filmmaking is the new punk rock, the new folk music, the new medium in which anyone can tell his story. $30 Film School is an alternative to spending four years and a hundred-thousand dollars to learn the filmmaking trade. This book is a map for D.I.Y. (do-it-yourself ) art-specifically filmmaking. Guerrilla, no-budget, drive-by filmmaking, to be exact. This new edition has been completely updated to cover advancements in video and audio editing, with many new tips and tricks on shooting, producing, and distribution. The second edition also includes a companion DVD.
Customer Reviews:
A good guide for beginner and intermediate filmmakers.......2007-09-13
This is a very good crash course on movie making. Michael covers all the essential topics with an experienced point of view - "Where there's a will, there's a way"
Thank you, Mr. Dean........2007-08-30
I'm not going to review this properly, because I'm not good at things like this, and I hate critics. Instead I will just post the letter that I wrote to the author after reading the book. Let me just say that this book has inspired me in countless ways and directions. Every day after reading it I have new ideas for stories and scripts, like I always have, only now those ideas don't just seem like ideas. They seem much much more accessible. Anyway, here's an excerpt of the letter I wrote to the author:
"Mr Dean,
This is mostly a thank you letter. I just randomly saw your book, $30 film school at border's, without ever hearing of you before, and I bought it impulsively.
Now, I'm an artist and a musician, with a decent local audience (I think) thanks to myspace. I made two music videos in the past couple of years for my solo music project, Esoteric Tapioca. The videos are as basic as you get, but I found a lot of the stuff in your book is the stuff I was doing in those very films, prior to any knowledge. I wish I knew some of the tricks you talk about when I was making them. There's so much I really don't know but always wanted to about film-making, and there are so many ideas I've had for films but never knew where to start. For my money, your book is the absolute best jumping off (or in, actually) point.
At first the way you come off almost seemed pushy, I have to admit. But after realizing the things you've accomplished and the experiences and tragedies, and of course the amazing opporotunities you yourself have garnered for yourself, brother, you have my respect, and can be as pushy as you like. After further reading I recognize it as confidence.
You've been a hell of an inspiration to me so far, I seriously can't even put the book down. I even take it on the bus to work every day, which is a total pain. The thing weighs more than the bible! But again, thank you for your resources, time, and dedication. I'm a fan, and you've made me a believer."
He responded in person to the email almost immediately, and I know by his immediacy, care in writing back, and genuinely respectful and humble tone, that if there were any advice or specific needs I had, this man would go the extra mile to point me in the right direction. This guy is what I've always hoped I could be, successful, modest, and confident, without being overly egocentric or cocky. There's a big difference in humility and low-self-esteem. There's a big difference in confidence and ego. Michael W. Dean certainly knows how to balance these traits.
Even if you're not going to make a film, this book is worth checking out, if only for the damned good advice, the motivation, and confidence it instills quietly in you as you read from section to section. This is must-have, a tome of information for people like me, who want to, but don't know what it takes to make their own low-budget films. Buy it, you won't be sorry.
No more excuses.......2007-08-11
Michael has done it again. Reading both $30 Film School and $30 Music School back to back has definitely given my confidence and knowledge a jump-start.
With the $30 series and the documentary DIY OR DIE, Michael W Dean has created a foundation to start your own artistic journey and equip you with enough knowledge to survive in what can be a very cutthroat environment.
It is time to wake up, take control of what is left of your life and make an impression to last the ages. The $30 series is here to help prevent you from making the mistake of living old with regret.
For $30 you get way more than what you pay for.
Just Shoot It.......2007-06-28
Michael W. Dean's $30 Film School is a breath of fresh DIY realistic air amidst volumes of other high falutin' get your money from a studio filmmaking texts. Dean pulls no punches. If you really want to make a film and don't have a gigantic studio (and their money) backing you, this is a fantastic book.
The only real problem I had with the book was the tax information in it was strictly for U.S. film makers. Perhaps an appendix in a future edition will remedy this.
Just an aside, my copy of the book came with a damaged DVD. I mentioned it to Michael via email and he was kind enough to let his publisher know of my dilemma. Not three days later I had a fresh copy of the DVD in my paw. Thanks Michael.
To DIY or not to DIY.......2007-06-25
If you want to DIY, this tells you how and why, and inspires you to do it. If that's not the route you want to go, this will show you how it's done so you can participate in and control your project and those you hired. If you're just curious, this should answer a lot of questions -- you'll watch the next film differently. A fun and informative read
Book Description
Glam was a British pop phenomenon, and a who's who of Britain's pop charts from 1970 through 1976 provides the framework for this book.
Customer Reviews:
A Look At Glam.......2005-08-29
A good brief look at the various glam bands with interesting details about the artists. The list of singles (including B sides) is a bonus. Well worth getting a copy of this book.
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This book addresses the legal and political programme needed for the recognition of sexual difference. Cornell shows that by affirming feminine sexual difference we should rethink the traditional conception of a public/private divide.
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This volume examines controversial faultlines in contemporary feminism--pornography, the beauty myth, sadomasochism, prostitution, and the issue of rape--from an original and provocative perspective. Lynn Chancer focuses on how, among many feminists, the concepts of sex and sexism became fragmented and mutually exclusive. Exploring the dichotomy between sex and sexism as it has developed through five current feminist debates, Chancer seeks to forge positions that bridge oppositions between unnecessary (and sometimes unwitting) "either/or" binaries. Chancer's book attempts to incorporate both the need for sexual freedom and the depth of sexist subordination into feminist thought and politics.
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Media and Violence: Gendering the Debates
Karen Boyle
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The Myth of Media Violence: A Critical Introduction
ASIN: 1412903793 |
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Media and Violence pays equal attention to the production, content and reception involved in any representation of violence.
This book offers a framework for understanding how violence is represented and consumed.
It examines:
- The relationship of media, gender, and real-world violence
- Representations of violence in screen entertainment
- The effects of violent media on consumers
- The ethics and gender politics of the production processes of screen violence
- The discussions are illustrated with topical and well-known examples, enabling the reader to critically engage with the debates.
- The book includes chapter outlines; key questions for discussion; further reading lists; glossary; appendix of summaries of criminal cases discussed.
It will be relevant for students of Media and Cultural Studies, Criminology, Gender Studies and Psychology.
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Pornography and Difference
Berkeley Kaite
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This digital document is an article from Communication Reports, published by Thomson Gale on April 1, 2005. The length of the article is 4776 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: Degrading content and character sex: accounting for men and women's differential reactions to pornography.
Author: Jack Glascock
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Communication Reports (Newsletter)
Date: April 1, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 18
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Experimental Television, Test Films, Pilots, and Trial Series, 1925 Through 1995: Seven Decades of Small Screen Almosts
Vincent Terrace
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This work includes over 3,000 experimental television programs, both aired and unaired, that almost became a series. Each entry includes the name of the show, length, network, air date (if appropriate), a plot synopsis, cast, guest stars, producer, director, writer, and music coordinator.
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