Robert Smithson: Spiral Jetty

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In 1970 Robert Smithson (1938-1973), one of the most innovative and provocative artists of the twentieth century, created the landmark earthwork Spiral Jetty at Rozel Point on Utah's Great Salt Lake. This dramatic and highly influential work forms a coil 1,500 feet long and 15 feet wide and stretches out counterclockwise into the lake's translucent red water. Composed of black basalt rocks and earth, the sculpture comprises the materials of its location: mud, salt crystals, rocks, water.
The contributors to this comprehensive publication consider the sculpture in relation to its eponymous companions--a text work and a film. These essays situate this renowned series of works alongside Smithson's critical writings, proposals, drawings, sources, and models. Amply illustrated with archival and new photographs of the Jetty and many comparative illustrations, this book makes evident why Smithson's art and writings have had such a powerful impact on art and art theory for over thirty years.

Euan Macdonald: Eclipse + Other Chance Experiences Robert Smithson: the Spiral Jetty.: An article from: C: International Contemporary Art

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Euan Macdonald: Eclipse + Other Chance Experiences Robert Smithson: the Spiral Jetty.: An article from: C: International Contemporary Art

Manufacturer: C The Visual Arts Foundation
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ASIN: B000848JHY
Release Date: 2005-08-01

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This digital document is an article from C: International Contemporary Art, published by C The Visual Arts Foundation on September 22, 2004. The length of the article is 567 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: Euan Macdonald: Eclipse + Other Chance Experiences Robert Smithson: the Spiral Jetty.
Publication: C: International Contemporary Art (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 22, 2004
Publisher: C The Visual Arts Foundation
Issue: 83 Page: 42(2)

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Ecology, neurons, and the avant garde
Robert C Williams
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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For fans of the Oliviers and English theater in general.......2000-08-27

An 8X9 paperback with selected BL&WH photos to accompany personal tributes to Sir Laurence. Among the most well-known, especially to American audiences are, of course, Joan Plowright; Maggie Smith, Jeremy Brett, Michael Caine, Alan Bates. Shows Sir Laurence at work as director, actor and some casual shots. Also pictured are Derek Jacobi, Michael Blakemore, Peter Hall. Loved especially the number of photos with Joan Plowright as a younger stage actress. This book is done with professionalism and dignity. A good supplement to Olivier's autobiographies.

Rusi and Brassey's Defence Yearbook 1989 99th Year of Publication

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Rusi and Brassey's Defence Yearbook 1989 99th Year of Publication
Royal United Services Institute for Defence Studies London
Manufacturer: Brassey's Defence Publisher
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000J0LQA4

That Astonishing Infantry: Three Hundred Years of the History of the Royal Welch Fusiliers 1689-1989

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That Astonishing Infantry: Three Hundred Years of the History of the Royal Welch Fusiliers 1689-1989
Michael Glover
Manufacturer: Leo Cooper
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ASIN: 0850522544

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Year Book of the Royal Society 1989
unknown
Manufacturer: Royal Society
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000KFU780

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THE ROYAL YEAR 1989
GRAHAM
Manufacturer: O MARA
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000S6CJ8C

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Classic Dilbert humor.......2006-03-24

I love the calendar. Every month a get a great comic strip to look forward to!

ACMurphy.......2006-02-01

Outstanding wall calendar. Much funnier than the Simpsons 2005 that my wife and I had last year. I think Dilbert lends itself better to print.

Hard to Read.......2006-01-19

The days of the month are black on a medium blue background so they're difficult to read. A standard size and format would work better. Cartoons are great.

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Learn how to communicate through a memorable and passionate pitch that will make you and your story a winner. A terrific book for anyone interested in how showbiz works.

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So painfully bad..........2004-12-06

I only managed to finish this book by convincing myself that it must have at least one nugget of wisdom to impart. One technique that is actually practical. One tip that is not flat out ridiculous.

Unfortunately I was wrong. What Mr. Rotcop offers up here is a blend of the absurdly obvious ("Don't bring a 96-ounced drink to the executive's desk. It will leave a wet ring." Page 44. & "Never be late for an appointment" Page 45.) with the just plain absurd (Use action figures to act out your pitch. Or dress up as a superhero to give your pitch. Page 27.)

This book is absolutely useless.

Perfectly Uninformative.......2004-07-04

I'm not particularly religious. But this book inspired me to research all Gods, long buried or still alive, so I might beseech them to give me the two hours back that I decimated reading this book.

It might give you the inkling of the environment of the pitch, but otherwise the book doesn't help you develop, write, work on a physical or verbal pitch on any level worth taking to a meeting. I've seen professional writers (eg. working writers) talk about pitching, and what's offered here is, at best, passing opinions. That, linked with the constant dropping of the Rotcop?s accomplishments like ?pitchmart?, buries this book?s credibility, and seals it with an iron lid.

Spend your money on one of the other books on pitching. Though I haven't read them, they have to be better. Or buy a book about storytelling. Or spend the money buying your friends coffee and pitch them to get practice. Or dig a hole and throw your money in that.

Marginal at Best.......2004-04-26

This book doesn't deliver what you're looking for. First of all, Mr. Rotcop says he was head of four studios. When I hear "studio" I'm thinking UNIVERSAL, PARAMOUNT, MGM...not small production companies that own studio eqpt and lot space...that turn out B pictures straight to video or third rate cable TV.
Secondly, the book doesn't seem to be much more than an advertisement for his workshop. I hope that his workshop is good--however, the book leaves quite a bit to be desired. It is odd to me that he has trouble giving "evidence" of success stories based on his own Pitchmart other than a few stories of B/straight to video pieces. In a word I was UNDERWHELMED.

Definitive!.......2003-08-16

Anyone entering the murky waters of trying to market a screenplay to Hollywood will be well-served by this primer. THE PERFECT PITCH explains the system to the neophyte, and then it goes on to give constructive advice as to how to work within the system to achieve that elusive goal of selling one's script.

Anyone who has written a screenplay--or anyone who is considering writing a screenplay--will be well-served by the abundance of information provided here. Author Ken Rotcop is one of the best respected of that legion of experts who participate in servicing the Hollywood newcomer, and his work here has been nicely assisted by the organizational skills provided by his editor, James K. Shea.

THE PERFECT PITCH clearly is the best of its class of primers and manuals. It's the real deal, the definitive book on the tricky art of pitching one's story.

Pitching your Script!.......2003-08-10

"The PERFECT PITCH is the perfect book to read before you pitch your script to any Hollywood Agent or Producer. it will not get you into the room, but it will increase your chances of getting the player behind the desk to read your screenplay." -- RMS

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In the late 80s, Factory Records was at the height of its success thanks to two bands - Joy Division and New Order - and the single-minded company director, Anthony H. Wilson. This is the fascinating story of the rise and fall of this influential independent UK record company. Drawing on exclusive interviews, Mike Middles uncovers the real story behind the company that fell so dramatically from unprecedented global success to an all-time low by 1992, when the back catalogue had been sold off and its key bands were in disarray. The classic warts-and-all history of Factory Records, told by one of Manchester's leading music writers.

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Fair to Middles.......2004-10-01

At the start, I felt Mick was a bit of a sycophant. And he may well be. As things progress, I was able to put that aside and was quite fascinated with this slice of British music history. And really, being sycphantic is not a bad thing in context. Anyone who was around when the music came out, or anyone who loves electro pop, dance and DJ culture should enjoy this. Me, I always love the Brits and their writing. I enjoy the quiet humour. Does that sound sycophantic???

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The New York Times Tough Crossword Puzzle Omnibus Volume 1: 200 Challenging Puzzles from The New York Times (New York Times Tough Crossword Puzzles)
The New York Times
Manufacturer: St. Martin's Griffin
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0312324413

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For the first time ever, 200 of the most challenging crosswords ever published in The New York Times, in one volume For all solvers who want a challenge, this volume includes: -200 of the hardest Friday and Saturday crosswords from the pages of The New York Times -A fabulous value for frequent puzzlers.

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Hard ones.......2007-08-07

Bored with doing the Friday crosswords in ink? try these. Use a pencil. They made me think.

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Intelligent investor.

Timeless

Invest in this book, invest in yourself.

Ben Gragam's philosophy

Buy the orignal, not the Zweig version

The Intelligent Investor: The Definitive Book on Value Investing. A Book of Practical Counsel (Revised Edition)
Benjamin Graham , and Jason Zweig
Manufacturer: HarperBusiness Essentials
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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The Essays of Warren Buffett : Lessons for Corporate America

Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits and Other Writings

One Up On Wall Street : How To Use What You Already Know To Make Money In The Market

Security Analysis

The Interpretation of Financial Statements

ASIN: 0060555661
Release Date: 2003-07-08

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Among the library of investment books promising no-fail strategies for riches, Benjamin Graham's classic, The Intelligent Investor, offers no guarantees or gimmicks but overflows with the wisdom at the core of all good portfolio management.

The hallmark of Graham's philosophy is not profit maximization but loss minimization. In this respect, The Intelligent Investor is a book for true investors, not speculators or day traders. He provides, "in a form suitable for the laymen, guidance in adoption and execution of an investment policy" (1). This policy is inherently for the longer term and requires a commitment of effort. Where the speculator follows market trends, the investor uses discipline, research, and his analytical ability to make unpopular but sound investments in bargains relative to current asset value. Graham coaches the investor to develop a rational plan for buying stocks and bonds, and he argues that this plan must be a bulwark against emotional behavior that will always be tempting during abrupt bull and bear markets.

Since it was first published in 1949, Graham's investment guide has sold over a million copies and has been praised by such luminaries as Warren E. Buffet as "the best book on investing ever written." These accolades are well deserved. In its new form--with commentary on each chapter and extensive footnotes prepared by senior Money editor, Jason Zweig--the classic is now updated in light of changes in investment vehicles and market activities since 1972. What remains is a better book. Graham's sage advice, analytical guides, and cautionary tales are still valid for the contemporary investor, and Zweig's commentaries demonstrate the relevance of Graham's principles in light of 1990s and early twenty-first century market trends. --Patrick O'Kelley

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The best book on investing ever written, this classic work offers sound and safe principles for investing – principles that have worked for more than the half century since the first edition was published. This revised edition features a new introduction, appendix and chapter updates.

Since its original publication in 1949, Benjamin Graham's book has remained the most respected guide to investing, due to his timeless philosophy of 'value investing', which helps protect investors against areas of possible substantial error and teaches them to develop long–term strategies with which they will be comfortable down the road.

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Intelligent investor........2007-09-19

Anyone who chooses to comprehend this classic text will without a doubt expand their knowledge within the universe of value investment techniques. Moreover, in these times of muddled distinction between the investor and speculator, there is no better reason to buy this precious piece of Graham's intellectual genius than now. For myself, this book was truly the first necessary step to bring the perpetual pernicious chaos of what is conveniently termed speculating, to a more lucid order as I learned the true value of Graham's principles of value investing. We can all benefit to learn from this book.

Timeless .......2007-09-11

This is the best book I've read on investing and will remain the standard for value investing.

Invest in this book, invest in yourself........2007-09-08

With more than one million copies sold and an endorsement on the cover by Warren Buffet, you know there has to be something to this book- and I think I know why. Simply because it is the first book ever to describe the emotional framework and analytical tools necessary for financial success for individual investors.

Probably the single best book on investing written for the lay-public and the stock market bible since its first appearance in 1949, it's a great resource, although it's quite a thick book and filled with detail- and probably not for anybody but the serious stock market investor. And if getting motivated to start investing is your problem, suggest The Sixty-Second Motivator. Good luck!

Ben Gragam's philosophy.......2007-08-18

I found that both Ben Graham's philosophy and Warren Buffett's philosophy are very similar to Taoism. If you are interested in this subject, you can read Warren Buffett and Tao Te Ching: A Modern Investor and an Age-Old Philosophy.

Buy the orignal, not the Zweig version.......2007-07-11

As the title of this review indicates, do yourself a favour and buy the original Ben Graham version not this one with Zweig.

Let me start by saying that Warren Buffett had nothing to do with this book, the preface and appendix are extracts from the Financial Analysts Journal and transcripts of a 1984 talk at Columbia University.

The orignal Ben Graham material is mostly intact in each chapter. It is not full of calculations, so it is not difficult to read, but it is a slow and deliberate building of an argument on investing. As such people who are interested in the book for its investment advice will find it logical and sensible. Zwieg however has decided that his own footnotes are far more valuable than Graham's so he has moved Graham's footnotes to the appendix and put his notes under the original text - which is why I say that the chapters are "mostly intact", but not completely.

After each of Graham's chapters, Zweig has included a commentary chapter of his own. These chapters and his footnotes will give you the feeling that "a high school science student was commenting on the PhD work of a professor". The commentary is a weak summary, mostly devoid of any insight and sometimes making statements about what Graham "would have said", which is nothing short of egregious.

Overall, I give Graham's original chapters five stars and Zweig's additions one star, resulting in an average of 3 stars.

This book is a clear example of someone jumping on the bandwagon and trying to associate himself with prominent people like Graham and Buffett. So do yourself a favour and buy the original Graham version, that way you won't feel like Zweig suckered you into buying his book, using Graham's name.

Link to the orignal version: The Intelligent Investor: The Classic Text on Value Investing

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