Disclosing Spaces: On Painting

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A new direction in art criticism is laid out in this striking program for realigning the relationship between painting and criticism. Putting forth the idea that painting evolves and encounters new territory through a constant tension between art and criticism, this treatise draws on the work of philosophers Immanuel Kant and Walter Benjamin as well as critics Arthur Danto and Rosalind Krauss. Each argument is accompanied by a detailed analysis of a wide range of classical, modern, and postmodern art pieces.

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To open this book is to embark upon a voyage of discovery. It is a voyage for the senses, a selection of visual images so brilliant they stun the eye and haunt the mind. This is the book every Canadian will want to own.

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Canada with Love/ Canada avec Amour
Lorraine Monk
Manufacturer: Firefly Books, Limited
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000KPAB9U

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if you like to laugh at yourself, you'll love this one

Havent read it yet

Cheap laughs

"Hipster" slang is so off or perhaps outdated

Great light reading

The Hipster Handbook
Robert Lanham
Manufacturer: Anchor
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1400032016
Release Date: 2003-02-04

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hip•ster - \hip-stur (s)\ n. One who possesses tastes, social attitudes, and opinions deemed cool by the cool. (Note: it is no longer recommended that one use the term "cool"; a Hipster would instead say "deck.") The Hipster walks among the masses in daily life but is not a part of them and shuns or reduces to kitsch anything held dear by the mainstream. A Hipster ideally possesses no more than 2% body fat.

Clues You Are a Hipster

1. You graduated from a liberal arts school whose football team hasn't won a game since the Reagan administration.

2. You frequently use the term "postmodern" (or its commonly used variation"PoMo") as an adjective, noun, and verb.

3. You carry a shoulder-strap messenger bag and have at one time or another worn a pair of horn-rimmed or Elvis Costello-style glasses.

4. You have refined taste and consider yourself exceptionally cultured, but have one pop vice (ElimiDATE, Quiet Riot, and Entertainment Weekly are popular ones) that helps to define you as well-rounded.

5. You have kissed someone of the same gender and often bring this up in casual conversation.

6. You spend much of your leisure time in bars and restaurants with monosyllabic names like Plant, Bound, and Shine.

7. You bought your dishes and a checkered tablecloth at a thrift shop to be kitschy, and often throw vegetarian dinner parties.

8. You have one Republican friend whom you always describe as being your "one Republican friend."

9. You enjoy complaining about gentrification even though you are responsible for it yourself.

10. Your hair looks best unwashed and you position your head on your pillow at night in a way that will really maximize your cowlicks.

11. You own records put out by Matador, DFA, Definitive Jux, Dischord, Warp, Thrill Jockey, Smells Like Records, and Drag City.

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if you like to laugh at yourself, you'll love this one.......2007-05-25

This book is hysterical, especially if you have ever considered yourself a hipster in any way, shape, or form. I don't even consider myself all that "hip" and try not to be a fashion victim or scenester...but wow, I could relate to 3/4 of the stuff in this book! I especially love the way hipsters are broken down into specific types and categories...it's frighteningly accurate and so, so funny!!!

Havent read it yet.......2007-05-10

I bought this book and my brother got his greasy hands on it before I could grab it so I havent had the chance to read it yet. After picking up the Preppy handbook, which nearly made me vomit bile because it was so ridiculous, I am hesitant to even begin reading this book. I really hope that this is better. Can this be the first review of a book on Amazon where the reviewer hasnt even read the book but is just slaggin off another book? Wow. Pretty cool! Anyway, Im giving this 3 stars cause I dont know how this book's gonna be, so 3 stars is like in the middle of the rating system. Well, technically 2.5 stars is but this isnt an option. HIPSTER THIS! SKWEEKAH!!!

Cheap laughs.......2007-01-20

I was entertained by this book. Some consider me a hipster of sorts and the irony contained in this book caused much giggling.

"Hipster" slang is so off or perhaps outdated.......2006-12-05

I live in an area of the US where the hipster style for youngsters and young adults between 16 and 30 has definitely made a comeback, bringing with it a lot of the retro looking styles as well as some new versions of the hipster look. And this book seems to somewhat classify correctly the dress and perhaps some of the qualities of hipsters past to present, but the "slang" they claim hipsters use in regular conversation is completely false. I've partied with many a hipster and never once heard the words, "frado" "bronson" "frigidare" or "deck" used in a conversation.

Great light reading.......2006-11-27

Robert Lanham does what he does best by lampooning this particular genre of characters. The book reads quickly and keeps interesting thoughout. While it is a bit out of date at this point, most people with a pop culture sense will be able to get a kick out of it, or perhaps even pick up on a band, book, or movie or two in some of the books lists. I also recommend picking up the other works by Lanham if you enjoy this book.

Pagan Kennedy's Living: A Handbook for Maturing Hipsters

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Pagan, Martha has nothing on you

Pagan Kennedy's Living: A Handbook for Maturing Hipsters
Pagan Kennedy
Manufacturer: St Martins Pr
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0312156219

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Zinester, author, aging hipster, and graduate of the prestigious Wesleyan University, Pagan Kennedy has captured the hearts of America with her personal zine Pagan. Drawing from this source, she presents not only the zine-world standards (an interview with the ever-beguiling Lisa Suckdog, articles on dumpster diving, and eight-track collecting), but also includes some helpful dating tips, such as "Pretend to go to the bathroom and never come back." Indeed, only Pagan seems to have noticed the bizarre visual similarity between avant-pop neo-beatnik author Kathy Acker and hyperactive fitness guru Susan Powter. In articles and cartoons that address the difficulty of staying hip in the '90s, Pagan provides a welcome alternative to People magazine and the later works of Hegel. Cruise through this book only if you want a extremely entertaining read and the opportunity to develop an unhealthy fixation on the fabulous Ms. Kennedy.

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Pagan, Martha has nothing on you.......1997-08-11

Pagan Kennedy has done it again: She has written a book that captures how people in their late twenties and early thirties cope in the nineties. From dumpster diving, to how letting The Man plant a tree for you, and even dating tips, Pagan Kennedy's Living is a great read

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The Hipster Handbook
Robert; Nicely, Bret; Bechtel, Jeff Lanham
Manufacturer: Anchor Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000O8BGJW

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Pagan Kennedy's Living. A Handbook For Maturing Hipsters
Pagan Kennedy
Manufacturer: St Martins Pr
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OTEZOE

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Pagan Kennedy's Living: A Handbook for Maturing Hipsters

Manufacturer: St Martins Pr
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000HIGT3C

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Making a Winning Short is the first book to give hands-on instruction on how to write, direct, edit, and produce a fictional short in film or video. Edmond Levy guides the beginning filmmaker step-by-step through the stages of making a short: writing the script (from developing the idea to fine-tuning the final draft), launching production, casting, and working with the actors, working with the crew, directing the camera, editing, and other aspects of post-production. He devotes a separate chapter to Hi-8 video and gives a list of short-film festivals, both domestic and international.

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A great outline from start to finish.......2001-10-15

Edmond Levy in one book has given me a basic outline of what I would need to construct a film from start to finish.

The beginning touches on screenwriting techniques, then moves into some pre-production necessities. From there he briefly touches on production and then a short chapter on post-production (editing) and distribution.

This is a survey book and is in no means somthing to take as the "end all say all." But if you are curious or have some very general questions about the topic, then this is the book for you.

Good guide, but DESPERATELY needs updating!.......2001-03-15

There are precious few books available which deal with the writing and production of shorts, which is odd considering the grown explosion the form has gone through the last few years, so I almost hate to be critical of what information is available. That said, this 1994 guide is in desperate need of updating, as it does not deal with short films in the digital medium. Now that digital video has made it even easier to produce a short--not to mention that it's opened up the possibilities of what can be accomplished on film on a budget--the process of making a short needs to be addressed in the current context. In addition, with the number of internet sites specializing in shorts, and the practice of most film festivals of accepting digital submissions, the possibilities of making and distributing a short have far outgrown what this book covers. Please, Mr. Levy--give us a new edition of this fine guide!

Excellent Book for Beginning Filmmakers.......2000-06-14

This book does an excellent job on the basics: how to write a treatment, develop a script thru the process of story outline and character profiles, the use of storyboards, the basics of directing and editing and on and on. It's all basic, yes, but a good starting point for the beginning filmmaker. The emphasis is the short, independent filmmaker where most of us started and most future great filmmakers will also. I use it for a course I teach for the American Film Institute called Movie Camp and in the basic moviemaking course I teach at Montgomery College. The students seem to find it very valuable.

Interesting but not essential.......2000-04-03

This is just another "how to make a film book". We are taken step by step through all the processes and given insight into the technicalities. However, it feels like you've heard it all before. Good for the begginer.

Making a Winning Short: How To Write, Direct, Edit, and Produce a Short Film

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Making a Winning Short: How To Write, Direct, Edit, and Produce a Short Film
Edmond Levy
Manufacturer: Owl Books (NY)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000N78IT0

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Eugene Chadbourne will always be remembered for his sonic jazz experiments on stringed instruments (mainly electric guitar, sometimes banjo), that trademark electric rake of his, and his campy humor. (He's also the only musician playing today able to cover Nick Drake's melancholic "The Thoughts of Mary Jane" and turn it into an extended improvisation that borders on humorous.) I Hate the Man Who Runs This Bar!, Chadbourne's guidebook for fellow musicians, is nearly as funny, eccentric, and effective as the artist's vast musical output. Chadbourne describes his follies with various labels; offers inspirational advice on packaging, publishing, and getting gigs; and tries to shatter the myths of working for a major record label. Common sense reigns supreme, as does a DIY sensibility. Subtitled "The Survival Guide for Real Musicians," the book offers great insight into one of modern music's best minds and should provide plenty to think about for anyone serious about his or her music. Chadbourne's suggestions may not make your band famous, but they may make it infamous--a career choice that's worked for Chadbourne since the mid '70s. --Jason Verlinde

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In I Hate the Man Who Runs This Bar, Eugene Chadbourne discusses his experiences in his 20+ year career as an independent musician. No hype, no fluff, this essential guide is for real musicians who have decided to make a living out of doing what they love: playing music!

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Best book on the music biz i ever read.......2005-08-13

If you think there's actually a book that tells you how to be a star, you're a fool. if you think reading some book will tell you how to write hit songs, get your hair to look good and how to get an honest manager, you're a bigger fool. Homer Simpson said to his daughter "Here's the first rule about the music business. Don't trust anyone in the music business" and Hunter Thompson said (this is pretty close)'the music business is a long plastic hallway populated by pimps and thieves where good men die. there's also a downside.' AM I BEING TOO CYNICAL FOR YOU? This is a GREAT book. For those of us who have lived/live this life, it's hilarious. Should be mandatory reading for all 18 year olds who think their band is going to hit it big. no matter whether you make it to the top or stay at the bottom you WILL encounter the situations and people described in this book. Lively, good writing style. THANKS EUGENE

I Love This Book.......2005-06-06

I am a professional musician (note that I did not say "full time"), and this is my very favorite of all the books I own about the music business. This book inspires me when I'm happy to be a musician, encourages me when I feel like quitting music forever, makes me want to be a better musician, and makes me feel like I'm just as good as I need to be to just get out there and PLAY, already.

In short, I love this book. I would recommend it not just for musicians but for anyone who is engaged in a creative pursuit, knowing full well that it will never make him or her rich and famous - and that that's a GOOD thing.

If stardom is your goal, then skip this book.......1999-03-22

If you're seeking tips to become a commercial success in the music business, keep looking. You won't find anything like that here. If you want to read a clever, witty book that helps you cope with the pitfalls, look no further.

This book is completely amazing for all free-thinkers........1998-10-21

Mr. Chadbourne's book will scare many young musicians into to becoming record producers and it will inspire heartier souls into pursuing the career they have always wanted, that is, being a musician. This book contains stories of both fact and fiction that deal with different types of musicians in the wierd kinds of situations that musicians find themselves in. Especially insightful are the chapters that deal with the regular folk: Understanding the Non-Creative Mind, Chicken Public vs. the Avant-Garde, and True Happiness: The Flawed System That Destroys Weaker Minds. Mr. Chadbourne's insight on how to make a living playing music that nobody wants to hear is invaluble to musicians of all persuasions. This book should be in every gig bag of every music student in every school!

Oh, so that's how it works..........1998-08-11

You are not alone (sitting there in the darkness ... by yourself ... without anybody else ... misunderstood and maligned and malingering... not knowing where to turn or who to turn to ...) because Mr. Eugene Chadbourne is right there with you to show you the way!

No, he won't help you make a living by making music - but he'll explain why you aren't making a living. He won't stop you from being double-booked and left with no money in Our Town, Earth, Universe - but he'll help you deal with it (and ensure you turn it into a good road warrior story for your friends).

This is not the music publishing/A&R bible that will list every exec's name and phone number - those are out of date before they're printed. It's more like a fake book actually comprised of songs you would want to fake.

I wouldn't consider myself a real musician because I still rely on THE MAN to give me a paycheck. But this is Extremely well-written and Entertaining and informative and hearten! ing and concise. (Though I have to say that it's a bit pricey - but that's not a consideration when reviewing fine literature, is it?). For anyone who has/wants to record something or has/wants to perform in public - check this book out!

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WELL DEVELOPED STORY HOOKS

Excellent addition to any dark world

World of Darkness: Mysterious Places

Manufacturer: White Wolf Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1588464857

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WELL DEVELOPED STORY HOOKS.......2006-07-08

MYSTERIOUS PLACES is a supplement to the core book WORLD OF DARKNESS, commonly called the "mortals" line. This means that the material is not specific to any particular supernatural race but can be used with any of them, or be part of a non-supers story. I think of MYSTERIOUS PLACES and its companion books, ANTAGONISTS, and GHOST STORIES as Storyteller aids; they have characters, places, or storylines that you can drop into your current chronicle either as something to do when things get slow (as one writer put it, "when the plot seems to be going nowhere, have men with guns burst into the room") or as story seeds to get your own creative juices going.

MYSTERIOUS PLACES is specifically a collection of (mysterious) locales, each of which is presented with a history, associated characters, at least one plot device, different possible reasons for the player characters to become involved, and potential resolutions to the problems that the location poses. There is also information on how to adapt the setting to other types of territory: how to run a particular scenario in a downtown location rather than a rustic village, for example. The mystery is really what drives the plot for each location, so a lot of investigation is called for (in this case, the "guns" from the above quote are metaphorical). I believe the writeup for each location has enough depth to sustain a dedicated group poking at shadows without the Storyteller needing much prep ahead of time. It's not written in a story-line format, such that the investigators must do A to get to B to accomplish C; however, one could reasonably sit down, open the book, and play a few sessions straight from the chapter, provided the ST is familiar with the material from that section and limits the amount of outside influence in the story. It seems that MYSTERIOUS PLACES has this in mind, since each of the locations is designed to emphasize isolation.

In the final analysis, I believe that MYSTERIOUS PLACES is effective as a collection of story-seeds, with sufficient depth to the scenarios to be played from the book with no other preparation, although the ST needs to be able to run extemporaneously or have a good memory. As an aesthetic note, I found that I wasn't too fond of the scenarios as written on the first read, but I am more excited about them on the second and third. There are always changes that I would make for a better story, things to be added or subtracted. And this is probably the goal of the book, which is to take each location and make it your own. [As an addendum, I was pretty underwhelmed by the opening fiction. It involves particle physics, and as a particle physicist, it's hard to see any cosmic horror any smashing electrons and positrons together, unless you are working out the Feynman diagrams by hand . . . Sanity score ... dropping... ugh]

I am listing the "mysterious places" below, and I'll try to reveal as little of the mystery as possible. If you don't want any spoliers, here is a good place to stop.

1. The Swimming Hole: At the bottom of a body of water, there is a cave where you can trade your blood for wishes. As ol' Ben Franklin used to say, "If men were granted half their wishes they'd double their trouble." Even more interestingly, the force protects the water and the owner wants to drain it; too bad for everyone nearby.

2. The University: An unlikely cult has awakened a powerful force that seems to be the embodiment of the university itself

3. Swamp Indian Hollow: An undertaker makes "puppets" out of dead bodies, swamp grass, and stuff. The puppets live. What I find particularly creepy is that they don't even have enough will to be malicious (like zombies); they hide and wait. Neither does their creator have any plan for global domination; he just can't stop making the puppets. Oh yeah, and you can "wear" the puppets too, to effectively be one. That's pretty messed up right there.

4. The Village Secret. There really is a fountain of youth; it cures what ails ya and you can live a long, long time that way. Why haven't we heard about it yet? Because of the village.

5. The Statue of Weeping Alice: Someone discovers that when you make a sacrifice to the statue in the town square, good things happen. The greater the sacrifice, the greater the good. If you've ever met human beings in a crowd, you know where this is going. The fun part is where do you draw the line

6. Hillcrest Center for Assited Living: Lotsa old people = lotsa secrets. Some people take secrets to their grave; this is your last chance to catch them before they do.

7. The Whispering Wood: An arboreal Bermuda Triangle, except you need to be BAD to get there. And once you are, you ... change ... to show what kind of bad you are.

8. The Junkyard: sort of a mechanical version of #6.

9. The Empty Room: It's not really empty if you're stuck there, huh? For this mystery, I'd rather cut away all the fluff to get to the bright, shiny core: you're trapped in an empty room, you don't know how you got there, and you don't know how to get out. That's good enough for me.

Excellent addition to any dark world.......2005-09-24

Mysterious Places is an excellent companion to Antagonists (1588464784) and Ghost Stories (1588464830), althoughy it's premade settings have more in common with the latter than the former.

As part of the "World of Darkness" role-playing system, Mysterious Places provides a variety of backdrops (along with inspiration and a few monsters) for any mortal, Vampire, Werewolf or Mage chronicle. Storytellers playing "mortal" games might find this book most useful (unlike Antagonists, which has several entries with supernatural protagonists in mind), but with a few adaptions, any of these stories could be challenging and interesting for even the most jaded players.

The only thing this books could use is a greater variety, and perhaps more for supernatural characters to interact with and challenge.

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World of Darkness: Mysterious Places

Manufacturer: White Wolf
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