Publishing Your Art As Cards, Posters & Calendars

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Publishing Your Art as Cards, Posters & Calendars (Revised & Expanded) is a complete guide to creating, designing and marketing. Davis, who has successfully created and marketed his own cards and posters, has written a practical, definitive manual for artists working with oils, water colors, pastels, graphics, collage, computer art and photography. Cards, posters and calendars are not only an additional source of income but enhance the reputation of the artist. Davis discusses creating, designing and marketing. His book provides a road map for both the self publisher and those who choose to have their work published by others. The topics covered include finding a publisher - royalty schedules - the economics of publishing - self-publishing - production methods - market research - clues to poster image selection - market positioning - finding a printer - finding a sales rep - managing your business and fulfillment. A resource section and index provide easy access to the information you need.

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Very basic information.......2000-02-16

I actually returned this book because it was not what I expected. No detailed information here.

This book is terrific!.......1996-05-21

The most informative book I have ever seen covering the detailsof the print production process. Also, some very helpfultips on marketing that will benefit no matter what the field.

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New, wicked humor from the author of the bestselling Bunny Suicides books

On the heels of his runaway Bunny Suicides books, cartoonist Andy Riley turns his irreverent wit to another group of small creatures that lurk among us seemingly everywhere: children.

From the benign (every ant you meet must be named) to the truly cruel (Ronald McDonald is dead!), each hilarious cartoon has a tall tale to educate children and entertain wicked adults everywhere.

Praise for Andy Riley:
“Wonderfully deviant.”—The Washington Post
“It's the funniest, bunniest book I've ever read.”—Elton John
“Brilliantly researched.The most important book of the year.”—Hugh Grant

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absolutely hysterical.......2007-08-12

The perfect gift for new or soon-to-be parents with an open and dry sense of humor.

"If you utter the trigger word 'Badminton' to your grandmother...".......2007-04-21

"...her original programming will activate and she will kill all humans."

This caption runs underneath a picture of an elderly woman in a rocking chair reading, while a boy looks at her trepidatiously.

If you find this sort of thing amusing, I suspect that like me, you'll very much enjoy this book. These comics are sort of like a British youngsters version of Dan Piraro's excellent "Bizarro." By making things deliberately topsy-turvy, Andy Riley gets us to think about the world in a different way.

And that's a good thing.

Also recommended: Bizarro and Other Strange Manifestations of the Art of Dan Piraro

Very Short, Nothing Hillarious Here but if Cheap or in Your Local Library Give it a Look.......2006-12-12

Andy Riley certainly isn't in the high quality non children aimed cartoon leagues of say Gary Larson (The Far Side) but this book will certainly releive the boredom, albeit only for ten minutes or so as there are not that many cartoons inside here.

It is very unlikely you would find kids stupid enough to beleive any of these lies within but I don't think they're meant to. The book is what it is, basic cartoons telling far fetched stories to tell kids or gullible adults.

Funny Brit.......2006-09-04

This is an adult British cartoon book, meaning some of the humor is going to be quite off color. Of course you may have guessed that with the title. I gave it to my husband for father's day, and we both got some good chuckles out of it. As another reviewer said, it is very short.

Great stuff!.......2006-08-10

I bought this book seeing it next to the Bunny Suicides books, so I knew what to expect, and I loved every page of it. Brilliant!

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Great Lies to Tell Small Kids Counterpk
Andy Riley
Manufacturer: Hodder Hb
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 0340891289

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Irreverence, multiple perspectives, absurdity, cosmic unity, accepting circumstances, getting along--Crazy Wisdom, a cult classic on the wild side of philosophy is more than just a romp through titillating ideas. Wes Nisker actually hits on a string of similarities East and West that unites the visions of the poet, philosopher, artist, and guru. This book will take you on an enchanting and mind-expanding journey, liberally seasoned with quotations from Mark Twain, Chuang-tsu, various Zen masters, Albert Camus, Allen Ginsberg, Rumi, and other crazy fools gushing with wisdom.

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Take a wild and rickety ride through the philosophies of the East and West to discover the madmen, dreamers, and unconventional wisdom seekers in the abridged, better-than-ever version of our best-selling cult classic. ESSENTIAL CRAZY WISDOM delivers the most significant, most lunatic, and most compelling insights of the ages. Scoop Nisker patches together the unorthodox teachings that have bubbled up through the words of such crazy visionaries as Rumi, Gautama the Buddha, Mark Twain, Lao Tzu, Albert Einstein, Mahatma Gandhi, Allen Ginsberg, and Lily Tomlin. Discover the common thread in these multiple perspectives and travel on this comedic course to enlightenment!

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expose us to ourselves.......2007-03-18

If you are taking yourself, your practice, or life a little too seriously then pick up a copy of this book, sit in swing and read it with a cup of green tea and a smile.

provocative,funny journey through the Crazy Wisdom landscape.......2000-06-13

Romp with Wes through the world of clowns, jesters and fools while you unearth the paradox that is present in our daily lives. This irreverent look at the world from the mindsets and customs of both the Eastern and Western world will make you laugh and realize that what you you will eat for breakfast is the most important thing in the world. For those who enjoy seeing esoteric views of our world and enjoy humourous examinations of our many follies, pick up your pack and join the archetypes as you travel down the road.

Thouroughly entertaining and easy reading.......1999-10-27

Crazy Wisdom offers an entertaining, easily digested, and concise view of some of the prominant philosophies and religions today. I thouroughly enjoyed it for its simplicity, insightfulness, respect, and comedy. I recommend this book to everybody. Close-minded people need not apply.

Great thoughts and inspirations . . ........1999-07-30

Crazy Wisdom is a straight-forward view of the modern human condition. Through the examination of many religious concepts, CW presents an excellent point of view. If you find this book you are on a rewarding but difficult path . . . and my words are but one more signpost. Eastward Ho!

If it makes sense, then its not philosophy........1998-09-21

Our world is plagued by rigid, intolerant religions, dogmatic "truths" and people who take themselves and their ideas too seriously. Then along comes Wes Nisker with his humble little paperback that can hold its own next to The Bible on the bookshelf. This book explores everything that is central to true enlightenment: the ridiculous, the blasphemous, the paradoxal, the rebellious, the foolish. This book embraces all that society rejects, and in doing so, unearths the very missing link to our spiritual evolution. There's no reason to fear. Journey with Wes and his troop of clowns, poets, mystics, thinkers and fools as they explore the philosopies of East and West with a grain of salt the size of a boulder. Along the way he points out that the world's greatest and most revered thinkers, prophets, poets, scientists, artists and activists were all considered "crazy" in their day and viewed as outlaws and criminals by their contemperaries. Partake in this humourous and easy to read exploration of the absurb side of philosophy, and see that the various spiritual and philosophical traditions of the world have more in common than they'd probably like to admit to each other.

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Reissue of cloth with new title

On The Passion of the Christ: Exploring the Issues Raised by the Controversial Movie

Manufacturer: University of California Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0520248538

Book Description

The Passion of the Christ, directed by Mel Gibson, was a commercial success of astonishing proportions, ranking as one of the highest grossing films of all time. It also unleashed a torrent of controversy and debate, provoking passionate responses, both negative and positive, from people of widely divergent backgrounds and beliefs. Exposing fundamental differences of opinion about everything from the historical reliability of gospel stories to the political power of Hollywood, the film continues to stir up accusations of anti-Semitism, gratuitous violence, and gross misrepresentation of the Bible. This book--whose contributors include theologians, journalists, academics, and clergy from Catholic, Protestant, and Jewish traditions--provides a wide spectrum of views and backgrounds. The essays consider the historical and ethical conundrums presented by the New Testament in general and by The Passion of the Christ in particular. The contributors' discussions range from the film's theological and historical underpinnings, to its cinematic and cultural implications, to the issues surrounding the millennia-long question "Who really killed Jesus?"

Customer Reviews:

Reissue of cloth with new title.......2006-03-17

This is a reissue of the book _Perspectives on The Passion of the Christ_, published in cloth by Miramax Books, 2005 (ISBN 1401359590). The only difference is the new preface by Paula Fredriksen. Check for reviews under cloth title. It's a great collection of essays, but the price, $19.95, is the same as the cloth, and the publisher has not made any reference to the cloth edition. People might buy the same thing twice. Hence only four stars.

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This technical handbook on studying singing provides what few others do: both a scientific basis and practical guide. In it, Arabella Hong-Young, who has been a singer for 60 years and a teacher for 40 years, explains the vocal apparatus and process in simple, comprehensible terms. She also offers extensive exercises to guide students through detailed steps in learning to sing.

The vocal techniques she presents are geared to solve specific challenges throughout the range from the simplest approaches for the beginnerproper posture, breath control, voice placementto the more advanced study for professional students, including:

the adaptation of a classical technique for improving vocal quality and control in musical theatre, pop, rock, and jazz singing
"Zen in the Art of Studying Singing" for focusing the mind to get the most out of one's studies
"How to Audition" for the complete process from the audition package, attitude, preparation, and presentation to controlling fear.

For this revised edition, Hong-Young offers a new featured chapter, "Conquer the Hole in the Voice," in which she supplies unusual insight into handling the upper and lower passaggio changes in voice. Passing from one register into another requires adjustment in vocal placement and Hong-Young explains exactly how this is achieved. Her detailed and numerous exercises help singers solve this universal problem.

Anyone serious about singing, whether amateur or professional, will benefit from the wealth of instruction in this book. It is also ideal as a supplement and reference guide for students, teachers, and classes.

Customer Reviews:

Disappointing.......2007-09-06

This book is full of wrong information, too much to go into, that is easily recognized by someone who actually took the time to get an actual vocal pedagogy education. This book would get an "F" if it was turned in as a project in a vocal pedagogy class. I am still fascinated and dismayed by what "experts" get away with when it comes to teaching voice. What is equally disappointing, is that there are so-called "teachers" that consider this a valuable text. Please do not teach because you could not make it as a singer.

A necessity for any singer wanting to get to the next level.......2004-09-21

As a singer, sometimes what is taught to you is ethereal and ineffable. Hong-Young effectively lays out the ground work for developing and maintaining an effective, efficient, and exceptional voice. Not only does she explain things in a pedogological manner, she also brings heart and soul into the voice and its power. An all-around great resource for the beginner to the advanced professional.

The best book on learning how to sing!.......2004-08-24

This is the best book I've seen on teaching you singing techniques. The book addresses typical problem areas that all students encounter with simple approaches on how to solve them. The books' format is easy to follow and the chapters are clear and to the point. Exercises are included which are of great value to any student.

The primary reference work for singers and teachers.......2004-02-17

Mrs. Young brings forty-plus years of teaching experience into this book, offering a clear and concise overview of various methods of vocal technique. She includes clear descriptions of each approach and practical ways of applying these techniques.

Book Description

This book presents a method created from a variety of classical vocal techniques that have been adapted for the musical theatre. This technical handbook will also be helpful to opera singers who seek a vocal approach suitable for musical theatre.

Customer Reviews:

A Well-Written Overview.......2005-11-01

As a private voice teacher I read everything I can find on vocal study, techniques and approaches. Singing Professionally, is a solid well-written overview that I would recommend to anyone starting or thinking about starting vocal training. While this book is clear and well organized, it can best be used as a broad summary to help make prospective students aware of the many aspects involved in voice study.

[professional singing.......2001-07-24

I don't have this book but I got it from the library and I is a great book it explains the diffrent parts of the voice and teaches you how to fix the problem in the diffrent areas like the phonations,breaks in the voice how to smooth it over and also where the chest,mix,head ,and the flageolet ranges. I tells you how to smooth it over and make you a better singer and sing with confidence. So if your a singer this is the book for you

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Hey, this isn't a pep talk
Not true!
Excellent reference for beginners
decent, but not as good as other things i've read

On Studying Singing
Sergius Kagen
Manufacturer: Dover Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 048620622X

Book Description

Not exercises but common sense text: erroneous theories, basic aims, techniques, abilities, other background.

Customer Reviews:

Hey, this isn't a pep talk.......2004-04-03

The reason some readers are turned off by this book is because Kagen's opening point is that not everybody can sing professionally, no matter how much training they receive (just like the point that some people aren't ever going to be cut out for professional basketball). That said, Kagen does have some good things to say about the importance of developing your inner ear and not getting bogged down by too much technical twaddle. If you want to read about singing or learning how to sing, this probably shouldn't be your first book, but it shouldn't be the last you get around too, either. Other helpful books are by Clifton Ware, Richard Miller, and James McKinney.

Not true!.......2002-11-10

It was unfortunate this was the first singing book I ever read and so I gave up on singing. Pretty much the author say singing is a borned talent and cannot be taught. Not true! Recently, I started taking some singing lessons to find out for myself and I have improved dramatically. You can do anything in life if you have good discipline and alot of perserverence! Don't let anyone tell you that you can't.

Excellent reference for beginners.......2002-04-20

As a young college music student, Kagen's book was an excellent starting point in my vocal study. I would recommend giving this book to read to anyone considering studying voice professionally. Not only does Kagen write realistically about who can and cannot learn how to sing like an opera diva, but he goes through and breaks down into steps the process of learning a song or a difficult florid passage. Though he can be rather repetitive (this is the reason for three stars) and hold to much of the "old" in vocal pedagogy, his ideas are an ideal starting place for further discussion in both the study and teaching of voice.

decent, but not as good as other things i've read.......2000-05-16

not that great, not so informative. for the amateur

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On Studying Singing
Sergius Kagen
Manufacturer: Dover
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000NQA66Y

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ON STUDYING SINGING.
Sergius. Kagen
Manufacturer: Dover Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000O8OR66

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On Studying Singing
Kagen
Manufacturer: Dover Pubns
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000SST8AC

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On Studying Singing
Sergius Kagen
Manufacturer: RINEHART
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Binding: Hardcover
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Singing amen from the heart: A guide for Disciples studying churches in covenant communion

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Singing amen from the heart: A guide for Disciples studying churches in covenant communion
Albert M Pennybacker
Manufacturer: Christian Board of Publication
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

Singing Professionally, Revised Edition: Studying Singing for Actors and Singers

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Singing Professionally, Revised Edition: Studying Singing for Actors and Singers
Arabella Hong-Young
Manufacturer: Heinemann Drama
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OUAI0I

Book Description

Perfect shipboard reference, packed with useful "hands-on" information, covers sailor's tools, basic knots and useful hitches, handsewing and canvas work and dozens of other topics important to safe, economic and efficient boat maintenance. Over 100 illustrations enhance delightful narrative.

Customer Reviews:

The Arts of the Sailor.......2007-08-15

This book has some of the most clearly articulated and illustrated instructions I have ever encountered.

This book should be owned by every sailor.......2007-06-12

A great book chock full of interesting ideas to make your boat more seamanlike. The definative rope working book.

great book.......2007-05-22

This is an excellent resource book and we will use it a lot....

Unique book on knots as applied to sailing.......2007-03-18

This is a unique book on knots. It has a sailing perspective, but I enjoyed it and I don't sail at all. The drawings are about the best I've ever seen for knots. His chapter on splicing is so clear that you will turn in a good eye splice the first time you try! A classic

An excellent resource for new and old traditional sailors........2007-03-15

This is another excellent piece by the late Hervey Garrett Smith. It's sort of a companion to "The Marlinspike Sailor" (ibid), though it is somewhat more expansive on many fundamental topics like knots, bends, whippings and seizings. There is a good bit of overlap between the two books, although this one is both more comprehensive and a smaller physical book (for your small onboard library...) "The Marlinspike Sailor" is more project oriented - and has excellent plans and diagrams for practical onboard ropework and sewing projects - while this book is focussed on the elements that go into such projects (without the actual examples). It's very traditional - as with all of Smith's period writing - with little or no reference to modern materials, but it's a posthumous reprint, so don't expect much updating... but the style is both informative and interesting without being dry or obtuse. "The Marlinspike Sailor" might actually be a better starting point for a true beginner (and it does contain a short update to 'modern' braided rope in the back), but I have them both and don't regret it.

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A great lesson from a mouse

another one for Disney

Service Excellence

Should we be Surprised?

The Science Behind the Magic

Be Our Guest: Perfecting the Art of Customer Service
Disney Institute
Manufacturer: Tandem Library
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: School & Library Binding
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Disney Magic: Business Strategy You Can Use at Work and at Home

ASIN: 0613920791

Book Description

In a brand-new series, the world-renowned Disney Institute reveals the strategies that have sealed Disneys extraordinary reputation in a highly competitive and ever-evolving business environment. For years, the Disney Institute (formerly Disney University) has offered seminars to scores of business professionals who flock to Walt Disney World in order to learn the techniques and philosophies that allow The Walt Disney Company to achieve extraordinary success. The Institutes seminars are designed to share with other companies the insights of Disneys approach, so that those companies can increase productivity and eventually reap similar results. Companies that have participated in the seminars include American Express, Blockbuster Entertainment, Ben Jerrys Ice Cream, Eastman Kodak, Ernst Young, IBM, ATT, Mobil Oil, Nordstrom, Ritz-Carlton, Saks Fifth Avenue, SmithKline Beecham, Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Target, United Parcel Service and many more. Be Our Guest features anecdotes and case studies from various companies that describe how they adopted the techniques learned in the seminars to create an environment that nurtures success. Business professionals from all industries around the world will be eager to explore tried-and-true methods of assuring customer loyalty.

Customer Reviews:

A great lesson from a mouse.......2007-03-24

From the first page this book began teaching lessons worth well more than the cover price! Im a retail manager that often looks for ways to drive my teams and actively engage my customers.

Through well written examples of several operating practices you slowly begin to learn how the daily operations of Disney World apply to your own business. Within the first few chapters I was sharing the principles with my team leaders.

The entire book is written in a way thats not typical of business improvement books. The Disney template allows you to understand the theories by recalling your own visit to Disney World or Disneyland. You remember the small details that you encounter during your stay. The book even points out those elements taken for granted that would detract from the experience if they werent there; like pavement textures and garbage cans and it all makes sense.

I bought this book after a very positive recent visit to Disneyland. This is actaully when I would recommend buyng the book. Either before or right after a visit. Trust me, this will impact your understanding of the books priciples.

If Walt Disney had known how his own business beliefs would affect the 21st Century business person I feel he'd be proud. Forget the old corporate templates and listen with your heart to Walts vision of how to please your customers. Be our guest will provide the magic carpet ride, you just have to get on.

another one for Disney.......2007-02-11

lot's of great info from the Disney point of view. It may seem the book only applies to the theme park environment, but it's easy to apply their guidelines to almost any business

Service Excellence.......2007-01-10

Great book with actionable ideas that I have implemented in my company and they are making a possitive difference. Even if you are not in a "leadership" position, by sharing these processes with your boss or even testing them on a small scale and letting others see the possitive impact, you will look like a star. Disney is not a huge success by accident.
Bottom line: it all comes back to customer service. You want to keep customers or get more customers; get this book and don't be afraid to try what is in it.

Should we be Surprised?.......2006-08-26

Disney, as reflected in their stellar "guest satisfaction and loyalty," at their theme parks has brought this resource to the manager, and customer retention specialist. In so doing, the writers reveal the "magical secret" of how to create loyal raving fans of your business. It is no secret that with today's globalization, expereince economy, and scare of commoditization for businesses, this is a MUST read for anyone that has anything to do with a customer. Great work once again!

The Science Behind the Magic.......2004-11-23

This book is a quick read, yet has a very detailed and adaptable structure around which to build a customer service organization. The process presented in the book works systematically to create a self-renewing customer service structure, while allowing those using it to retain the distinctiveness of their organization. In addition to historic examples of how Disney has consistently applied their own principles, the book uses examples from former clients, including details of how they adapted those principles to their businesses.

This is the perfect book for someone looking to create more than just a laundry list of policies and procedures. For fans of Disney, the book also gives terrific insights into Walt Disney's vision and the Disney way of doing things.

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