Book Description
Wouldn't you love it if your hair always looked as if it had just been perfectly cut and styled? Have you ever wished you could figure out the most flattering makeup look for your features? Getting Gorgeous: The Step-by-Step Guide to Your Best Hair, Makeup and Skin has the answers. The experts at In Style will take you every step of the way to finding the best looks and products for your skin, eyes, lips, hair, body, nails and more.
Filled with famous faces, illustrated charts and step-by-step makeup application techniques, Getting Gorgeous provides quick, easy and comprehensive advice for every face shape and type. The book also features hundreds of classic beauty products that have appeared in the magazine's highly regarded annual "Best Beauty Buys" survey, which enlists more than 100 Hollywood beauty experts- including dermatologists who've tested the products on themselves- to determine the best goods on the market. But the real power of Getting Gorgeous is how it celebrates individual beauty. All the information in this book is offered with the understanding that everyone has a unique and compelling beauty all their own. The trick is identifying your greatest strengths and making the most of them. After all, the key to feeling great is looking your best.
Customer Reviews:
Not great.......2006-11-28
I bought this thinking it might have a few handy tricks and expected all the techniques to be shown as well as the final look. Not so.
There is nothing in here that I have never seen before in a magazine. I probably by about 10 beauty magazines a year.
If you have never worn make-up, it might is not good place to begin, they really don't show enough technique to be useful.
If you want an all in one place book for ideas on how to wear your make up, its not terrible. Just don't expect great step by step photos.
Product Description
Davenport's Art Reference & Price Guide includes biographical and pricing information for over 275,000 artists (specializing in little-known and hard-to-find artists). Prices cover oil paintings, watercolors, drawings, sculpture, prints, posters, and photographs.
Book Description
The standard artist directory containing biographical and pricing information for over 250,000 international artists. Includes thousands of artists not listed elsewhere, with pricing on oils, watercolors, drawings, sculpture, etc. Over 30 major art reference books are cross-referenced: Bermans, Mallett, Cummings, etc. Special section with 1,000 Old Master artist signatures and monograms. 2,256 pages. Hardbound, Smythsewn.
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2007/2008 Davenport's Art Reference & Price Guide (Davenport's Art Reference and Price Guide)
Manufacturer: LTB Gordonsart Inc
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ASIN: 193329518X |
Product Description
Davenport's Art Reference & Price Guide includes biographical and pricing information for over 300,000 artists (specializing in little-known and hard-to-find artists). Prices cover oil paintings, watercolors, drawings, sculpture, prints, posters, and photographs.
Customer Reviews:
Essential reference book.......2007-09-10
Amazing quality (& quantity) of information, honest & reliable - over 300.000 references based on registered sales. For this price is just a give away. Simply a must for anyone who's buying & selling (even for kicks, and not profit). Just few comments: Robert Lenkiewicz (British) is a cult figurative painter (died in 2002), for the price of $ 800 one might buy a print only - if lucky, $ 25.000-$ 50.000 is more accurate - see Sotheby's and Bearne's sales. D.Vassilion is Vassiliou if fact, Greek. Spyros Vassiliou is not German - Greek. Nahapetyan - is Yervand Nahapetyan, born 1916, New Julfa, Isfahan, Iran. Iranian-born Armenian. But in any case even for the small-time art merchant the book is a real gift.
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All the contents of the book in an easy to search electronic database.
Average customer rating:
- you get what you pay for
- Most complete art price guide available
- Grossly overpriced, but good source of information.
- This book is a wonderful price reference for fine arts.
- is too expensive
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Davenport's art reference & price guide
R. J Davenport
Manufacturer: Davenport's Art Reference
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Binding: Unknown Binding
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ASIN: 0961611014 |
Customer Reviews:
you get what you pay for.......2002-09-16
the best, more info than any where else
Most complete art price guide available.......1999-08-12
Can't be in the art business without it
Grossly overpriced, but good source of information........1999-06-09
Anyone considering buying this book (2 vol) should consider instead getting access to it through a library. The information contained herein is good and useful, but the price is way out of line. Other price guides are priced in the 20 dollar range and provide just about the same information about artists and the value of their works.
This book is a wonderful price reference for fine arts........1999-05-24
I appreciate the fast amount of information that is located in this two volume set. The book list an extremely long list of artist and recent auction prices for some of their works.
is too expensive.......1999-03-26
i don't know what is the difference between the two principals concpets of the book
Product Description
The massive Davenport's Art Reference and Price Guide is now available in an easy to use database. Quickly research the value and history of over 250,000 artists in seconds. Instantly prepare reports for printing or emailing. Identify artists by searching just a few letters identifiable letters in a signature. You can do searches in seconds that would just not be contemplated with the book. Such as artists from a specific town or active during a certain year.
Product Description
New and updated CD now includes an additional 25,000 artists - for a total of over 300,000! Tens of thousands of international art sales records have also been updated with new biographical and pricing data. The CD has many search features that would be impossible to conduct using the book. You can find artists when you only know part of their name, i.e. an artist whose last name starts with 'Har' can be searched for with the "Artist Search Wizard" section. You will then see the results; "Hara", "Harvey", etc. and will be better equipped to research your artist. You are also able to run searches where you do not know the artist's name at all, i.e. you can search for all artists that painted pastoral scenes, or all artists born in Switzerland. This CD-Rom version of Davenport's must be installed on your computer and will function for 7 days before requiring a computer-specific password. Please register you CD as quickly as possible to avoid delays. It takes 1-2 business days to issue your password.
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Nambul War Stories 5: Desperation
Hyun Se Lee
Manufacturer: Central Park Media
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ASIN: 1578007445 |
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News of the atrocities in the Japanese war camp spreads as the fugitive Hae-Sung treks across the country. Caught between government soldiers and hired mercenaries, Hae-Sung retreats to the mountains, where he hopes to stay alive long enough to plan his next move. Will he be able to organize a grassroots campaign to overthrow the invaders?
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Nambul: War Stories 5
Hyun Se Lee
Manufacturer: Central Park Media
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ASIN: 1586647822 |
Book Description
The news of Japanese war camps spreads throughout the world. General Kaoru, now obsessed with hunting down Hae-Sung, does everything in his power to trap Hae-Sung in the mountains. But Kaoru is not the only one hell bent on finding Hae-Sung. Goemong also hires a team of mercenaries, led by Ginji, hoping to put an end to his girlfriend Eva's infatuation with the wanted fugitive.
Book Description
Scheduled for release in June 1999, Disneys newest animated film, Tarzan, is eagerly awaited by movie fans everywhere. This colourful adaptation of a Hollywood favourite tells the story of a young man raised by apes in the African jungle who must find his place in the world of men, or the world of animals. A phenomenal line-up of stars in the film features the voices of Tony Goldwyn as Tarzan, Minnie Driver as Jane, Glenn Close as Kala, as well as Rosie ODonnell, Nigel Hawthorne, Wayne Knight, and Lance Henriksen.
Customer Reviews:
great book.......2006-03-25
great book. arrived in excellent condition in good time.
thanks.
THIS ODYSSEY OF DISNEY'S TARZAN IS AS GOOD AS THE MOVIE ITSELF.......2005-09-21
I don't know if I'll ever get over this movie - especially if I keep running across books like this one. It is nicely designed, intelligently organized, and chock-full of pre-production art, journal entries, productions stills, photographs and stories of how the film came to be. If you think the movie is incredible, wait until you learn all the behind the scenes stuff. This book chronicles that odyssey in wonderful detail.
Did you know the Tarzan character was animated in Paris, while the rest of the film was being animated in Burbank, California? Supervising animator Glen Keane (arguably the top animator in the field) was living in Paris with his family when directors Kevin Lima and Chris Buck approached him with the offer to supervise the animation of the adult version of Tarzan. One of his stipulations for coming on board was that he be able to stay in Paris and work with the Disney Animation Studio there. Meanwhile, back in Burbank, an entirely different team of animators was working on the rest of the film. The two studios used a computer system called "Scene Machine" to correspond with each other and coordinate characters in the same scene over the 6,000-mile distance.
Keane's journal, sketches, thoughts, stories and photos offer amazing insight into his real-life adventure animating Tarzan. Here's just a taste, from one of his journal entries: "Worked on `Strangers Like Me' sequence. The process is never easy - particularly for this song - at first the route was to teach Tarzan to speak - but it has evolved into Tarzan's quest for knowledge. I went on my own quest - reading books on Einstein's Theory of Relativity - and books explaining physics and great scientific discoveries as in astronomy. I am in awe of the universe and God's perfect design clearly displayed in its breadth and beauty. Tarzan must be in awe and wonder. Joy of discovery. He must have an insatiable thirst to know. The audience should feel the same joy as Tarzan. They should enjoy watching him discover."
Here's another one that sends chills down my spine: "My mind was churning on the scenes I'd been seeing with the animators this morning - and it struck me how real Tarzan is to me. He is not a drawing or even an animated character. He is a living personality with character traits, personal habits and a body language all his own. I could almost see him before me. He is real yet invisible living in my imagination, which is a very real place to inhabit." Good stuff.
The book is probably one third text and two-thirds pictures. It's divided into seven sections, each named after a Phil Collins song from the movie, plus introduction and acknowledgements. Glen Keane's story is just one of many chronicled in the book. If you're a fan of the Tarzan stories, love Disney animation, or are interested in the art of animation in general, you've got to have this book.
Waitsel Smith
great art of book.......2005-04-26
The Art of Tarzan has eveything you'd expect in an art of animation book. The book is filled with characters sketches, background art, interesting making of notes, storyboards, great art by John Watkis, and the amazing Glen Keane.
I like how they went with a pure hardback sans dustjacket book design which is different from previous Art of Disney bboks.
visually amazing!.......2004-02-27
When I recieved this book I couldnt believe how much work was infront of me. Thankyou Disney for a wonderful addition to the "art of" books.
Incredible Book!!!.......2001-06-08
I am a student of animation and have enjoyed the art form for a long time. This has led me to collect just about every "Art of" animation book ever published (much to my wife's dismay), but this one is clearly one of the best.
First of all, the visuals are fantastic (as they should be for this type of book). Glen Keane is a master, and any insight into his conceptual art and rough sketches are a real treat! However there is so much more than I have seen jammed into one of these books in quite some time. Sure, other books have storyboards, character development drawings, conceptual art, model sheets, backgrounds, production art, etc., but the quality and quantity of the art in this book is top-notch.
Second, Howard Green does a nice job with the textual additions too. The inclusion of diary / journal entries written during the film's production was also a masterful touch, and really added to the overall "behind the scenes" feeling of the book.
Finally, the production quality of the book itself is impressive. The organization is clean (considering the amount of content involved), the two-page spreads and fold-outs are very nice, and the little things (such as the paper choice for each section introduction) provide an added touch. A fine addition to anyone's library.
Certainly, if you like the movie (or any animated feature), you will cherish this book. I highly recommend it!
Book Description
In their brief life as a band the Sex Pistols managed to create a resounding legend that lives on today. More than 20 years after their break-up, the band regrouped and achieved commercial success they never enjoyed in their heyday. Their memorabilia is even sold at Christie’s and Sotheby’s. God Save the Sex Pistols, which lists of all the LPs, singles, CDs, bootlegs, magazines, posters, and merchandise, is both a practical handbook for thousands of dedicated fans and a compendium of facts chronicling the band’s history.
Customer Reviews:
not a better c***in' book out there.......2004-08-26
Not since DTSB showed me his house have I been so excited. Walsh give an in depth look at the lives and record cataolgue of the group of minks that were the sex pistols. The best c***in' book ever. Everyone from the hill to leitrim recomends that if you can read then this is the book for you, ya readins b******s ya. A truely head smashing read!
Book Description
This is the all-time chess classic of Aron Nimzowitsch, now provided in algebraic notation and updated to modern understandable English. One of the three or four best selling chess books of all time. Contains 419 diagrams. Recommended by Grandmasters and masters for 75 years! Completely modernized in this 1991 edition.
Customer Reviews:
Too hard for a 10 year old.......2007-06-01
My son is 10 with a rating about 1300. The chess coach recommended this book for studying at home. My son found the language and the style of the book too difficult, and he gave up rather quickly. He found the companion "Chess Praxis" book easier to follow, and he reads it regularly.
I am sure it's a great book, but I am not sure it is suitable for young kids...
Difficult to Understand.......2007-05-03
I read this book when I was a teenager. Since then my understanding of chess has increased immensely. Even though at the time of reading I didn't understand a lot of it, I do notice that now later in life I use a lot of strategies in this book, but not neccessarily from reading this book. I am going to buy a new copy and see if I understand it better. This might not be the best book to get if you are a beginner because it is difficult to comprehend. If you are into buying chess books and want to have a nice collection, then you should get this book. For those who want a book that is easy to understand and will see a marketable return then try "How To Reassess Your Chess". "My System" will make you a better player but it might take more work than other books because of the complexities and early 20th Century language.
PawnMoves
greatness.......2007-04-27
this book is greatness. it is agreed by most that this is the best chess book of all time
Nimzowitsch was one of the first hypermodernists (controlling the center without actually putting pieces in the center)but his chess book isnt biased. Nimzowitsch was probably the 3rd best in the world in his time
the wording might be over the head for little kids (it was written in the 30's) but other than that this book is pretty much perfect. it has examples and games and goes over the most important chess principles
You need to re-read it every 200 rating points because there are new things you understand every time you read it.
Bible of the chess world.......2007-04-06
Nimzowitsch was not only a great player, but an excellent analyst as well as an excellent teacher, able to explain things in a simple and clear manner, then follow them up with examples and a handful of games. Another great part about the book is that almost everybody can learn something from it, excluding lower level beginners. I give it a five for completeness, although "The Art of Attack" is another great choice if you want to learn more dynamic play.
Great Chess Book!.......2007-03-11
This is a great chess book and you'll learn much from this well written book. This is one of the chess classics that will be around for awhile. It deserves to be in your library.
Customer Reviews:
Too hard for a 10 year old.......2007-06-01
My son is 10 with a rating about 1300. The chess coach recommended this book for studying at home. My son found the language and the style of the book too difficult, and he gave up rather quickly. He found the companion "Chess Praxis" book easier to follow, and he reads it regularly.
I am sure it's a great book, but I am not sure it is suitable for young kids...
Difficult to Understand.......2007-05-03
I read this book when I was a teenager. Since then my understanding of chess has increased immensely. Even though at the time of reading I didn't understand a lot of it, I do notice that now later in life I use a lot of strategies in this book, but not neccessarily from reading this book. I am going to buy a new copy and see if I understand it better. This might not be the best book to get if you are a beginner because it is difficult to comprehend. If you are into buying chess books and want to have a nice collection, then you should get this book. For those who want a book that is easy to understand and will see a marketable return then try "How To Reassess Your Chess". "My System" will make you a better player but it might take more work than other books because of the complexities and early 20th Century language.
PawnMoves
greatness.......2007-04-27
this book is greatness. it is agreed by most that this is the best chess book of all time
Nimzowitsch was one of the first hypermodernists (controlling the center without actually putting pieces in the center)but his chess book isnt biased. Nimzowitsch was probably the 3rd best in the world in his time
the wording might be over the head for little kids (it was written in the 30's) but other than that this book is pretty much perfect. it has examples and games and goes over the most important chess principles
You need to re-read it every 200 rating points because there are new things you understand every time you read it.
Bible of the chess world.......2007-04-06
Nimzowitsch was not only a great player, but an excellent analyst as well as an excellent teacher, able to explain things in a simple and clear manner, then follow them up with examples and a handful of games. Another great part about the book is that almost everybody can learn something from it, excluding lower level beginners. I give it a five for completeness, although "The Art of Attack" is another great choice if you want to learn more dynamic play.
Great Chess Book!.......2007-03-11
This is a great chess book and you'll learn much from this well written book. This is one of the chess classics that will be around for awhile. It deserves to be in your library.
Customer Reviews:
Too hard for a 10 year old.......2007-06-01
My son is 10 with a rating about 1300. The chess coach recommended this book for studying at home. My son found the language and the style of the book too difficult, and he gave up rather quickly. He found the companion "Chess Praxis" book easier to follow, and he reads it regularly.
I am sure it's a great book, but I am not sure it is suitable for young kids...
Difficult to Understand.......2007-05-03
I read this book when I was a teenager. Since then my understanding of chess has increased immensely. Even though at the time of reading I didn't understand a lot of it, I do notice that now later in life I use a lot of strategies in this book, but not neccessarily from reading this book. I am going to buy a new copy and see if I understand it better. This might not be the best book to get if you are a beginner because it is difficult to comprehend. If you are into buying chess books and want to have a nice collection, then you should get this book. For those who want a book that is easy to understand and will see a marketable return then try "How To Reassess Your Chess". "My System" will make you a better player but it might take more work than other books because of the complexities and early 20th Century language.
PawnMoves
greatness.......2007-04-27
this book is greatness. it is agreed by most that this is the best chess book of all time
Nimzowitsch was one of the first hypermodernists (controlling the center without actually putting pieces in the center)but his chess book isnt biased. Nimzowitsch was probably the 3rd best in the world in his time
the wording might be over the head for little kids (it was written in the 30's) but other than that this book is pretty much perfect. it has examples and games and goes over the most important chess principles
You need to re-read it every 200 rating points because there are new things you understand every time you read it.
Bible of the chess world.......2007-04-06
Nimzowitsch was not only a great player, but an excellent analyst as well as an excellent teacher, able to explain things in a simple and clear manner, then follow them up with examples and a handful of games. Another great part about the book is that almost everybody can learn something from it, excluding lower level beginners. I give it a five for completeness, although "The Art of Attack" is another great choice if you want to learn more dynamic play.
Great Chess Book!.......2007-03-11
This is a great chess book and you'll learn much from this well written book. This is one of the chess classics that will be around for awhile. It deserves to be in your library.
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