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Just as Carl Andre's sculptures are "cuts" of elemental materials, his writings are condensed expressions, "cuts" of language that emphasize the part rather than the whole. Andre, a central figure in minimalism and one of the most influential sculptors of our time, does not produce the usual critical essay. He has said that he is "not a writer of prose," and the texts included in Cuts -- the most comprehensive collection of his writings yet published -- appear in a wide variety of forms that are pithy and poetic rather than prosaic. Some texts are statements, many of them fifty words or less, written for catalog entries and press releases. Others are Socratic dialogues, interwoven statements, or in the form of questionnaires and interviews. Still others are letters -- public and private, lengthy missives and postcards. Some are epigrams and maxims (for example, on Damian Hirst: I DON'T FEAR HIS SHARK. I FEAR HIS FORMALDEHYDE) and some are planar poems, words and letters arranged and rearranged into different patterns. They are organized alphabetically by subject, under such entries as "Art and Capitalism," "Childhood," "Entropy (After Smithson)," "Matter," "My Work," "Other Artists," and "Poetry," and they include Andre's reflections on Michelangelo and Duchamp, on Stein and Marx, and such contemporaries as Eva Hesse, Robert Smithson, Robert Morris, and Damien Hirst.
Carl Andre's writing and its materiality -- its stress on the visual and tactile qualities of language -- takes its place beside his sculpture and its materiality, its revelation of "matter as matter rather than matter as symbol." Both assert the ethical and political primacy of matter in a culture that prizes the replica, the insubstantial, and the virtual. "I am not an idealist as an artist," says Andre. "I try to discover my visions in the conditions of the world. It's the conditions which are important."
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Artists young and old will enjoy trying their hands at drawing Snow White, the seven dwarfs, and the rest of their woodland friends. In How to Draw Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, easy-to-follow steps and tips from Disney artists will have you drawing characters in a variety of poses and moods. You'll also learn interesting facts about the movie. Learning to draw has never been so rewarding!
Customer Reviews:
A little help for Dopey.......2001-08-15
As a rookie artist, I was able to produce a reasonable image of Dopey using this book. However, since then, I've used several other "how to draw" Disney books that have offered a much higher level of support to someone like me. This book is excellent for someone who's a little more familiar with drawing techniques. My favorite feature was the separate sections for each dwarfs facial features and then a page for full-body dwarf drawings!
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For 25 years, award-winning cartoonist Lynn Johnston has attracted new readers and intrigued longtime fans with her uniquely humorous stories and drawings in For Better or For Worse. During that time, more than 30 books based on the daily comic strip have sold in excess of 1.6 million copies. Striking a Chord continues that impressive record, delivering the latest For Better or For Worse collection just in time for spring.
Johnston's acclaimed strip centers on the everyday life of a Canadian family, humorously portraying both the good and the not-so-good events that are shared by the Patterson clan and their extended family of friends and neighbors. Parents Elly and John; children Michael and his wife, Deanna, Elizabeth, and April; Grandpa Jim; and dogs Edgar and Dixie all live out the joys and complexities of modern life. From parents apprehensively facing their fifties and a young couple tackling new parenthood to a young woman confronting career choices and a girl's loss of a beloved pet, Striking a Chord brings compassion, understanding, and a lighthearted touch to every human interaction.
This collection includes cartoons from November 2002 through July 2003.
Customer Reviews:
Another Great book ..........2007-03-30
Another Great book to visit the Patterson's with. "For Better / For Worse" has to be one of the best comic strips of all time. It really makes you think, "They are just like my family", and if you do not have kids, read the books so you know what to prepare for.
Striking A Chord: A For Better or For Worse Collection.......2005-10-01
L. Johnson continues the saga of her growing and aging family in the grace and humor she is so well known for. As delightful and humorous as her previous books, her family continues to feel like their your very own family.
One of the family.......2005-08-16
Since my divorce 17 years ago Lynn Johnston's creations have been distant family to me. This latest book in her series simply gives me another chance to visit with them! I have the entire collection and have enjoyed every single slice of family life she's provided. While it's hard to watch them, and me, age, it's great to feel a part of something built on a solid foundation. Lynn has that ability in every stroke of her pen. Life, death, success, failure...they all experience it and sweep you into the story. As long as she's drawing, I'm reading and collecting. Thanks, Lynn.
I'm amazed..........2005-08-08
at how Lynn Johnston keeps a fresh, new perspective in her comic strip. She's not a "funny" as her old comic strips used to be, but she always hits home, and always leads me to look forward to the following strip. This book is another wonderful collection, with insight, some good puns, and a couple of laugh-out-loud moments. But mostly, the ability to know your life is "normal!" Lynn Johnston identifies with us, and then draws it. Wonderful!
Another winner.......2005-04-23
I am such a huge fan of the For Better of For Worse cartoons. Lynn Johnston always does such a wonderful job of bringing everyday family life into focus while maintaining some degree of "funny".
This little book is no exception. Featuring all of the members of the family, this book is a wonderful look at the more recent strips. Even a little look at Farley and Mr. B. (which kind of still brought tears to my eyes).
The only comment I have that is negative is that these books are so small, only takes about 30 minutes to go through it. I feel as though I just start it and poof its finished.
Still, the quality is there.
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Good travel writing is inspirational. It can inspire you to set off for unpronounceable capitals of wee, distant kingdoms, or, in the case of There's No Toilet Paper, inspire you to burn your passport and settle more securely into your comfy chair, feet up, and eyes riveted to the next more-humorous-in-the-retelling-than-it-was-in-the-experiencing story. It also makes pleasant airplane fodder on your way to your own misadventure. Doug Lansky has collected a fine trove of comic (when it's not happening to you) travel moments, as told by the best in travel humor. Dave Barry writes eloquently about failing to learn any Japanese save for how to order beer (pronounced "bee-roo") and big beer (pronounced "big bee-roo"). Mary Roach points out that utilizing an Antarctic ice-sheet outhouse at the very moment that a seal chooses to use its opening as a blowhole is an inauspicious way to start the day. And Bill Bryson stumbles disconsolately about Paris, wondering "Why does everyone hate me so much?" There are 28 stories in all, by 20 very funny writers who traverse the world and provide a great deal of amusement for those of us who aren't locked in a Dutch public bathroom without a handle or a light. --Stephanie Gold
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The perfect trip, where nothing goes wrong, is surely not the memorable trip, which is where everything goes wrong and one lives to tell the tale — and laugh about it. This collection captures the wackiest and most bizarre experiences of well-known writers whose travels have taken a detour. Stories include Nigel Barley escorting a monkey to the movies in Cameroon, Dave Barry vainly trying to learn more Japanese than how to order a beer, Alan Zweible high-tailing it to a nudist camp, Donna Marazzo bravely attempting to use a high-tech Italian toilet, and Richard Sterling feasting on deep-fried potato bugs in Burma. There are even practical tips here too; readers can surely learn from Mary Roach, who discovers that utilizing an Antarctic ice-sheet outhouse at the very moment a seal chooses to use its opening as a blowhole may not be the best way to start the day.
Customer Reviews:
Fun read.......2006-12-25
"Humor is not a trick. Humor is a presence in the world--like grace--and shines on everbody."--Garrison Keillor
Lansky compiles humorous and strange trails from numerous writers. Each tale is unique. A collection of experiences from around the world. Some will hit home, while others are totally off the wall. Fun read.
Wish you well
Scott
Falls a bit short.......2006-10-20
I don't know what I was expecting, but the level of humor in these stories varied fairly dramatically. Maybe the "if you don't find our stories funny, it's you not us" line in the introduction should have been a warning. Some were laugh out loud funny (I have to say A Simian in the Cinema was the most memorable, and the two Bill Bryson stories didn't disappoint) and some were able to coax a smile out of me. But many others just weren't that funny. Some just weren't funny to begin with (An Irishman in Vurjinny and The Duck of Peace come to mind) and many others ended just as they seemed to be getting into a groove. In general, this collection seemed to be going for quantity over quality. Fewer, longer, and better stories would have been more effective.
The title is deceiving as well ... the "road less traveled" apparently includes places like Disney World, Virginia, and Caribbean cruises. Some stories do not disappoint, in terms of exotic locales at least, but the vast majority of the stories rely on slapstick/situational humor of relatively low sophistication or physical humor that is disappointingly context-free. I suppose this book would make for fairly decent light-reading in an airport or on an airplane, but the quality of the promised "best of travel humor and misadventure" is a bit lacking. Heck, even I have had funnier and better "misadventures" on the road than most of these stories. This was a collection that I really wanted to like ... but I have a hard time giving it more than 3~3.5 stars.
A hilarious set of stories from wacky, strange adventures of travel gone wrong around the world.......2006-03-03
You won't get caught with your pants down without any good travel humor to read if you pick up Doug Lansky's laugh-filled collection There's No Toilet Paper On The Road Less Traveled: it provides a hilarious set of stories from wacky, strange adventures of travel gone wrong around the world. From a dead 'peace duck' attached to a car which brings attention and respect where ever it roams to a journey to Disney World which proves less than magical, here's the perfect light-hearted take- along tote for vacation.
A few good stories might make this book worth it.......2005-03-25
This collection of travel stories and essays by established writers is exactly what you would expect. A handful of the stories are real gems, but I found too many of them to be a little boring, and I'm not sure that the common thread of adventurous travel really comes through in some of the selections.
Highlights include two stories by the incomparable Bill Bryson, who has written several well-received books of his own, a story by editor Doug Lansky, and a bizarre story by Nigel Barley entitled "A Simian in the Cinema," which is about exactly that.
Other famous people whose writings were either less entertaining, or just didn't fit as well with the overall theme of the book, include Dave Barry, Steve Martin, P.J. O'Rourke, Margo Kaufman, Dennis Miller, and David Letterman. It should be noted that while all of these people and many more are cited on the back cover, the contribution of many of them is in the form of quotes and quips rather than actual stories.
As a big Bryson fan, I would say that his writings alone are worth the price of this paperback, but if you're looking for a consistent level of quality that truly represents the best in this genre, look elsewhere.
Funny stories for a quick short read.......2004-06-01
Here is a colletion of travelers tales many of which will at least force a grin on your face. Most of the stories are short thereby offering you an opportunity to get a quick read while on a fifteen minute break at work. While there won't be any great revelations made, people who regularly travel ought to be able to relate.
The book is comprised of republished stories of known authors (e.g. P.J. O'Rourke, Art Buchwald, Dave Barry). Therefore if you are a fan of a particular author you won't see anything new here. Barry's work, for example, comes form Dave Barry does Japan. That is not to say it is less funny, it just isn't new if you've read his other works.
Granted there are a some boring ones in here. O'Rourke's tale and the Duck of Peace, however, make up for those few which cause you to wonder why you are reading this. If you do find yourself wondering why you are reading the book though, take heart in the words from the hilarious introduction. "In short, if there's a story in here you don't find particularly funny, rest assured that our careful, mind-numbing research found that several people nearly wet themselves while reading it."
Book Description
The Lord of the Rings film trilogy reaches its phenomenal conclusion as Frodo, Sam, and Gollum struggle toward the fires of Mount Doom through Shelob's Lair. Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli must choose the Paths of the Dead to bring desperate aid to the besieged city of Minas Tirith in Gondor, where Gandalf and Pippin have gone to rally the steward Denethor. Merry, forbidden to accompany his friends or the army of Rohan in their long march to war, joins a mysterious rider banished to a similar fate. Spectacular imagery illuminates the story as it proceeds to the Battle of Pelennor Fields and beyond.
Customer Reviews:
No Ending to The Return of the King Story.......2004-12-13
The pictures illustrated are very good but unfortunately I found that my copy of "The Return of the King" ends at the picture of Frodo and Sam climbing up Mt. Doom with Gollum trailing behind. It doesn't go any further...what happens to the ring, the results of the battle at the Black Gate, the coronation, etc. are all missing from the book. If I were to show it to children/adults they would be wondering what happen's next. Climbing up Mt. Doom is not a way to end a story.
A perfect Return of the King guide!!!.......2004-08-20
I really enjoyed all 3 of the Lord of the Rings movies, but the Return of the King was my favorite of the trilogy, and this book is the perfect compliment to the movie. The 48-page guide beautifully lays out 71 fantastic photographs from the movie which include Frodo, Sam, Gandalf, Merry, Pippin, Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, Faramir, Denethor, Eowyn, Theoden, bad guys, plus many more. As I paged through this book, the film was brought to life, and the 46 direct quotes from the movie script was a perfect addition to the pictures. I was brought along to Gondor, Edoras, Dwimorberg Mountain, Shelob's Lair, and all the rest of the locations and battles that the characters experienced throughout the Return of the King. This is truly a wonderful book, and I am very sure you will enjoy it as well!
A post-ROTK release book review.......2004-02-19
I wanted to review this book for people who have already seen the theatrical edition of Return of the King. The biggest thing that this photo guide adds is a major clue into what may be in the extended edition DVD of Return of the King, which will be released sometime in the fall of 2004. For example, there are some wonderful pictures of Sam and Frodo, and of Pippin and Merry, that are not in the final theatrical cut of the film, and therefore, it seems that we can expect these in the extended cut. The only criticism I have is simply that, other than these new pictures, it is of course a rehashing of the story, written somewhat like a children's book. But, like I said, it is worth it for the new photos.
Passage picture book.......2004-01-19
"The Return of the King Photo Guide" is a treat for those wanting to revisit the rich Middle-Earth depicted in Peter Jackson's movie adaptation of "Lord of the Rings." The pictures are excellent, and if anyone has problems following the complicated storyline, this is something for them to check out.
In "Return of the King," the treacherous Gollum is leading Sam and Frodo into the Dark Lord's land of Mordor. With the fate of Middle-Earth -- and his beloved Arwen's life -- on the line, Aragorn fully accepts his fate as Gondor's future king, and recruits the help of a long-dead army. And Gandalf takes the hobbit Pippin to the ravaged land of Gondor, the last stronghold against Sauron.
The actual climax and precise endings of the film are left up to the readers' imaginations (this isn't exactly a storybook), although the final sentence hints at the bittersweet events of the ending. The prose is fairly standard, nothing special; quotes from the film are littered through it, some directly from the books.
The pictures are what make this book stand out, with phenomenal shots of Minas Tirith, Pippin in his silver and black Gondorian armor, a helmeted Gondorian guard, an angelic shot of Eowyn, two Elven smiths reforging Aragorn's sword, and Frodo fending off Shelob with the phial Galadriel gave him. What's more, there are scenes that never made it to the final film, such as Aragorn tending the wounded Faramir in the Houses of Healing, or Frodo and Sam looking at a broken statue crowned with flowers. (Somewhat disappointing are the lack of pictures of the monstrous spider Shelob, or the ghostly army of the dead)
While it won't satisfy those longing to know the grand finale, "The Return of the King Photo Guide" will be eagerly devoured by fans of the films, with its wonderful pictures and semi-storybook outline. Definitely should be purchased for the photographs, and newbie fans may find it helpful too.
Great collection of pictures.......2004-01-02
This is the third in the series of photo guides for The Lord of the Rings movies. With 48 pages, the selection of pictures is extensive and sometimes includes pictures of scenes not included in the theatrical release. Although intended for children, it is a good companion to the books and movies.
Written for ages 8 and up, the descriptions are elementary and sometimes incomplete. Enjoy the pictures, and those in the first two books, but adults should read the novels for the complete story.
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This 13-song matching folio to the second album from South Carolina singer/songwriter Edwin McCain features the hit single I'll Be plus: Holy City How Strange It Seems (I've Got To) Stop Thinkin' 'Bout That Punish Me The Rhythm of Life See the Sky Again Take Me What Matters and more. (I've Got To) Stop Thinkin' 'Bout That Cleveland Park Darwin's Children Grind Me In The Gears Holy City How Strange It Seems I'll Be Punish Me See The Sky Again Take Me The Rhythm Of Life Through The Floor What Matters
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Designed as a companion to the City of the Spider Queen roleplaying adventure.
The first set of miniatures designed to complement the
Forgotten Realms® Campaign Setting for the
Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game, this box set features key characters from the City of the Spider Queen adventure, which ties into R.A. Salvatore's War of the Spider Queen novel series. Both the drow as a race and the location referenced in the title are extremely popular with fans of the
Forgotten Realms setting. Players can immerse themselves in the world of the drow with this set of miniatures, sculpted especially to complement the roleplaying content coming out the same month.
Customer Reviews:
Good but kinda of mediorche.......2005-04-07
It is good that you have these mini's but I suggest that you stick to the plastic variety. For the following reasons:
-The Drow Wizard's back banner doesn't fit and had to glued-on sideways
-The Drow Ranger's hand snapped off and had to be glued-on. The other scimitar snapped off
-Irae T'Sarran is missing a foot on my set
-The Drow Soldier, Archer, & Warrior weren't the problem ones
-The Drow Wizard, Ranger, & Irae T'Sarran were problem ones
-The bases had to permantlty glued on because without the glue the minis would have fallen out of the base
-The price for this set is unreasonable
-The pewter minis require assembly and paint
-The newer, more plastic minis aren't too expensive and are ready for use.
Surprisingly well done.......2002-10-22
WotC's past figures have generally been of mediocre quality at best and take some time to assemble (flash, ill-fitting connection points, et cetera). It seems that they've finally gotten it right with the City of the Spider Queen set.
You get a decent selection of drow figures, including a cool drow ranger (it needed touching up, as the sword blade snapped off, but still a cool figure). Irae T'sarren makes this set a collector's piece, especially for those that own the City of the Spider Queen adventure or have a general interest in the Forgotten Realms setting.
The only complaint that I have about the set (although a comparatively minor one) is that only 25mm round bases were included, a la the now-defunct Chainmail product line. I used 25mm square bases for these figures, and have a set that's good for D&D's 1 inch = 5 feet scale.
Also, it seems that some of the figures were slow-cast, which results in making the metal different in texture and "thirsty" in places (that is, it absorbs paint like a sponge). But this is a general minor flaw in all the WotC figures that I have gotten so far. Perhaps if all the figures were fast-cast, the D&D miniatures line would still be alive and kicking.
If you try a washing technique for the drow skin- I use a light wash of liche purple and black- this covers up virtually every flaw. Overall, the figures take some work, but are good once finished.
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A Forgotten Realms superadventure that ties into R.A. Salvatore's War of the Spider Queen novel series.
This is the first adventure produced for the Forgotten Realms setting since the Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting sourcebook was released in the summer of 2001. Designed to take characters from middle to high levels of play, this adventure ties in directly to events occurring in R.A. Salvatore's War of the Spider Queen novel series.
Customer Reviews:
Not What I expected, but ALMOST as good.......2006-05-05
I bought this adventure hoping for maps and info on Menzoberranzan, as in all the novels I've read, it was referred to as the City of the Spider Queen, City of Spiders, whatever. Instead it's about Myrmidea or whatever, a city I'd never heard of, and I've read 3 of the 6 War of the Spider Queen novels. However, it IS an excellent adventure, from what I've read in it, and, having bought it for a VERY good price, I got my moneys worth and then some.
Doesn't translate well to 3.5.......2004-08-28
This is an awesome awesome adventure which did almost everything right when it was written (without seriously cheating the players). But then Wizards of the Coast changed all of the magic right from under everybody by releaseing 3.5e.
In this 3.0 compliant adventure...
- Almost everybody has spell resistance
- Most casters use haste to get extra partial actions which are usually used to cast Lightning Bolt
- Drow can use darkness when they don't want to be seen
But in d20 3.5e,
- Spell resistance is easily bypassed by most conjuration magic (except for healing).
- Haste doesn't give casters much of any advantage except footspeed.
- Darkness has been nerfed from "darkness" to "shadowy illumination".
This has two major overall impacts:
- Drow shouldn't be studying any magic other than conjuration. Everybody's got spell resistance, so anything short of Cloudkill (which SR does not apply to in 3.5) is a waste of time.
- The straight Drow encounters are still going to be really pretty weenie.
If you've still got the 3.0 books about, this is a great adventure, loaded with atmosphere and plot unparallelled by the other adventures I've seen (which generally result in the heroes saving the day just in the nick of time despite having taken 5 years of downtime to craft magical items). Otherwise, you may want to alter the Drow -- or at least reinstate the old SR rules -- to ensure that this adventure plays as well as it did a couple of years ago. Because in d20 3.5e, the overrated dark elves are the least of anybody's problems.
Gives the DM a break for a while........2004-02-21
The storyline is good, especially if you enjoy killing the drow.
One aspect of the adventure that is both good and bad is its length. The adventure is LONG and allows for very little downtime. This means characters have no time to make magic items and worse, wizards in the party don't even have time to learn new spells forcing them to rely on their "free spells" they gain for level advancement.
Absolutely can't be done without a cleric, I wouldn't even try. The monsters are tough and a huge portion are undead with level and ability score draining ability which means you need a cleric who can use restoration not to mention healing.
Descriptions are good and the adventure does a good job describing how enemies react to PCs such as countermeasures they employ, alert postitions, and battle strategies. Also the "Powered up" stats given for enemies that cast spells on themselves before combat means you don't have to add in the various spell effects yourself.
Nasty Nasty Drow.......2002-11-13
It's a good epic adventure designed to take the characters from 10-18th level. It does that remarkably well because the monsters and villans are smartly designed and planned and the book is well laid out with clear maps and excellent descriptions.
Still there are a few problems.
1). Some of the monsters are tougher than their challenge rating suggests. Drider Vampires are a good example.
2). Any party without a rogue and a cleric are in for a rough time. This might seem self-evident, but not every party has one.
3). There isn't much downtime. The author makes this a clear point, but characters with item creation feats might as well have spent them in skill focus profession bum. 8 levels is a long time to go without creating any items.
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World Class Manufacturing Made Simple explains basic principles behind rapid service, high quality, low cost business management. This international bestseller is endorsed by reviewers from Business Week and other publications, and by business leaders such as Bob Lutz (author of Guts, former president of Chrysler Corporation).
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Heere we go again..........2007-01-14
Another book fawning all over Toyota and the Japanese as being the absolute masters of production. No one but them can possibly produce anything properly. Oh, wait, did this book mention that it was AMERICANS who showed the Japanese modern production methods immediately after WWII? By golly, they left out that little detail.. you probably don't hear that too much, but look it up if you don't believe me. For all of the 1950's and most of the 1960's, "Made in Japan" was not a good thing to see on a product. Only in the past 30 years have they gotten good. I won't deny that American companies have gotten sloppy, and they need a cold hard slap to wake them up. But, I think that some of these books go a little overboard heaping praise on Japanese methods.
Best Primer on Lean Manufacturing.......2007-01-14
This easy to read book outlines all the concepts of lean manufacturing in an entertaining and understandable manner. I make it required reading for all my Manufacturing Engineers, Department Managers and Supervisors.
Keep It Simple Stupid.......2007-01-12
Many books on lean manufacturing today try to over complicate things by adding in a lot of jargon and so called smarts. This book doesn't do that, and the the beauty is the reader really gets to the heart and soul of lean manufacturing with being bogged down by some academic trying to tell you how smart he is about it.
Joe's gets all the major points of the Toyota manufcaturing, and the way it puts in context makes it clear and easy to understand.
Useful book.......2007-01-05
This is a really simple, easy to read book for people who want to know things about manufacturing.
Simplistic but True.......2006-05-07
This book is simplistic in its approach, but it illustrates very well our society's tendency to overcomplicate processes to the point the original objective becomes almost unattainable.
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- Leonardo da Vinci: Flights of the Mind
- Language to Cover a Page: The Early Writings of Vito Acconci
- How to Draw Cartoon Fish
- Hanging Valley: An Inspector Banks Novel
Donald Judd: The Complete Writings 1959-1975
Robert Smithson: The Collected Writings
Fred Sandback: Being in a Place
Please Pay Attention Please: Bruce Nauman's Words: Writings and Interviews (Writing Art)
Art Since 1900: Modernism, Antimodernism, Postmodernism
