Vanessa Beecroft: Performances 1993-2003

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Inventor of a unique artistic language in her performance pieces, the Italian artist Vanessa Beecroft directly addresses themes central to contemporary culture everywhere: identity, multiplicity, the body and sexuality, and in the process, mixes glamour with the history of art. Known for pieces during which multiple, beautiful models stage a ritual of being and appearing, mostly in the nude, Beecroft involves the audience in a direct confrontation, pushing to the limit the tension of a happening that is simultaneously unique, real and abstract.

This book is the catalog of the Fall 2003 exhibition at Castello di Rivoli in Turin and is the most complete publication of the artist's work to date and includes critical text as well as a detailed biography and bibliography. This major retrospective of the artist will present an original interpretation of her work, and will feature a new large-scale performance along with photographic and video works.

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The Japanese fan has accompanied and reflected Japanese life and culture for over a thousand years. It is an art from which as attracted the finest artists and craftsmen, and examples take their legitimate place amongst the national treasures of Japan. Adapted for the Western market, it had attracted mass appeal by the end of the 19th century. Ushered in through the medium of the great International Exhibitions and by courtesy of Messrs Liberty and Tiffany, the West became aware of a novelty - a new art from with a level of craftsmanship in decoration, carving, Shibayama-type inlay and lacquerwork rarely seen before. Today, these export fan take their legitimate place in the history of Japanese fan and are in increasing demand by collectors.

A comprehensive and authoritative account of the history of the Japanese fan, for both the Japanese and the Western market, has long been awaited and has only now been achieved through the collaboration of two experts in the field. Julia Hutt, a distinguished historian of Japanese art, draws on recent research to a set of fan in artistic and historical context. Helene Alexander, founding Director of the Fan Museum, Greenwich, England, provides guidance on types and techniques of fans still occasionally to be found in the art market, or current versions of the traditional fan available in Japan today, in a fully illustrated and annotated catalogue of the recent loan exhibition, Fans of the Four Seasons.

The 200 plus full color photographs carefully selected from collections worldwide include works by Korin and Sotatsu as well as Ukiyo-e prints by Buncho, Shunsho, Hiroshige, Kuniyoshi and Kunisada, together with details focusing on the fine lacquer and inlay. This is an anthology of the best and most representative Japanese fans and an essential in the libraries of art historians, collectors and all interested in the Japanese way of life.

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Japan and the artistry of Fans.......2005-11-02

This is an outstanding book on Ogi or Japanese fans. The pictures and the explanations are beautifully set.It is a collector's book and a must for Japanese art lovers.So many fans under one book is indeed rare.Strongly recomended.

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Ogi : A History of the Japanese Fan
Julia; Alexander, Helene Hutt
Manufacturer: Art Books Intl Ltd
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000MZC4DY

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Truly nutty ideas never die. They just lie in wait to come back when you least expect it. Exactly twenty years ago, those two wacky books of nasal disguises, Nose Masks I and Nose Masks II, appeared and America seemed to inhale them. There were nose mask parties, celebrities wearing nose masks, nose masks in parades. Today, like the Beetle, the yo-yo, and aviator shades, they're back. Return of the Nose Masks is wackiness for a whole new generation of grown-ups, children, and grown-ups with an inner child. Created by the original nose mask auteur, Rick Meyerowitz, here are 150 original costumes for the nose. Printed in four-color and perforated, there is the Fat Cat, Cooool Cat, and Cocktail Cat. Lawrence and Lenore of Arabia. The Velvet Frog. Nefertootsie and the Tut Mask. The three freedoms--Freedom to Sing, Freedom to Dance, Freedom to Shop. Holiday nose masks, underwater nose masks, career noses masks, modern art nose masks. There are little square nose masks and big vertical nose masks. Mustache nose masks, nose ring nose masks, and the Big Tongue page. Even the Buddha, for that mood of spiritual longing. The nose masks come with instructions for any-size nose on any-age face. The fit is snug, and the look is just right. Ships in time for Halloween.

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Nose Masks are the best medicine!.......2000-06-10

Actually, as the saying goes, laughter is the best medicine. The Nose Masks are the vehicle for inspiring laughter. When wearing one of my favorite nose masks, I not only inspire hysterical laughter from others, but I myself laugh the hardest. I can not imagine life without my nose masks. This book is a must for anyone who is silly at heart, or wishes that they could be silly.

Novel, enjoyable do-it-yourself fun for kids of all ages........2000-05-09

A "nose mask" is a mask made of paper through which the nose is inserted and helps to keep the mask in place. Return Of The Nose Masks presents 150 original costumes for the nose, including holiday nose masks, career nose masks, modern art nose masks, mustache nose masks, big vertical nose masks, and small square nose masks. Whether for Halloween, costume parties, or just playing around with friends, Return Of The Nose Masks offers novel, enjoyable, highly recommend fun for kids of all ages.

Don't just buy one!.......1999-09-05

Nose masks are the best things to come around since sliced bread, which could in itself be used as a nose mask! This book is perfect for anyone and everyone! Buy one to save and one to tear up!

Return to Mexico: Journeys Beyond the Mask

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Capturing Mexico through a camera lens...

Return to Mexico: Journeys Beyond the Mask
Abbas
Manufacturer: W W Norton & Co Inc
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Capturing Mexico through a camera lens..........1998-05-07

Abbas' photos of the everyday scenes of Mexican reality strike an emotional chord within the viewer. It is as if a creative magic compelled and inspired the photographer to capture and convey the life and energy within the mundane, juxtaposing powerful images of the contradictions of Mexican society. While the photos are arranged by themes associated with death, they overwhelmingly breathe and speak of life. Introduction by Carlos Fuentes.

The Green Hornet No. 21 May "The Return of Mr. Death" (Vol. 2)

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The Green Hornet No. 21 May "The Return of Mr. Death" (Vol. 2)
Ron Fortier
Manufacturer: NOW
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Le Retour Du Masque Hante - The Return of the Haunted Mask (Goosebumps)

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Le Retour Du Masque Hante - The Return of the Haunted Mask (Goosebumps)
R. L. Stine
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The Mask Returns
John Acrudi , and Doug Mahnke
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ASIN: 156971021X

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It doesn't matter who you are. Once you put on The Mask, you're a homicidal lunatic with a bad taste for bad jokes and seriously deranged violence. And nothing -- but nothing -- can kill you! When her boyfriend Stanley died, Kathy thought the weird mask had been lost forever. Now gangsters are dying like flies, victims of everything from comic-book bombs to crossbow shafts, and she knows that somehow it's back. Only Kathy can stop the rampage, but first she has to get around the gangwar erupting around her, the new Mask -- whoever he is -- and the worst bad-guy of all, Walter!

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delicous.......2005-02-25

yum. that sums up the book in one word. if it was a fudge sundae a would eat it and leave a tip. check please!

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The Mask Returns (#2)
John Arcudi
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Binding: Comic
ASIN: B000L65CKG

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Full Color Comic. 2 of 4 in a series.

Mask Returns (1992 Dh) 1-4 Complete Story

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Mask Returns (1992 Dh) 1-4 Complete Story
John Arcudi
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*** Contains Issue #'s 1-4 *** The Mask take on mobsters and a psycho hitman named 'Walter'.... FREE "MASK" & "WALTER" MASKS INCLUDED! 4 ISSUE MINI COMPLETE!

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THE MASK RETURNS, #1 OF 4 (COMIC BOOK)
DARK HORSE COMICS
Manufacturer: DARK HORSE
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ASIN: B000T6ADM0

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Masks of My Reality...The Return of The Tattooed Soul

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Masks of My Reality...The Return of The Tattooed Soul
Robert C. Carucci
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My latest work, Masks of My Reality...The Return of the Tattooed Soul, is the follow-up to my first book, Tattooed Soul Confessions & Crazy Thoughts from a Not So Random White Guy. The style in which I write is often a little obscure and outside the lines, but that is what makes it so unique. The intent behind all of it is more than just self-expression. It is meant to help others who might have been in similar situations to not feel so alone by being able to relate. It is my hope that through my words I can put a positive spin on a sometimes negative world. I am both thankful and grateful to have been given this opportunity once again to share myself with you all. Thank you and God bless.

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The return of Blue Mask
Anthony Morton
Manufacturer: Dial
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Binding: Hardcover
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Uncle John's Sixth Bathroom Reader
Bathroom Readers' Hysterical Institute
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Academically Smug and Distasteful

The Best Yet on Tarakovsky

A MUST-HAVE FOR THOSE TOUCHED BY TARKOVSKY'S WORK

Fantastic Resource

Decent Source of Background Info, but Flawed Critique

The Films of Andrei Tarkovsky: A Visual Fugue
Vida T. Johnson , and Graham Petrie
Manufacturer: Indiana University Press
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Mirror: The Film Companion (KINOfile)

ASIN: 0253208874

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Academically Smug and Distasteful.......2005-09-14

This book purports to be the definitive work on Tarkovsky's films, yet at closer inspection this is perhaps one of the worst books on him. Why? The authors are conceited, smug academics who never miss an opportunity to take a swipe at Tarkovsky personally, who is obviously in no position to answer back. Furthermore, their interpretations of his films are somewhat narrow and overly literary (one of the hazards I suppose of spending your life on campus and not in the real world). Finally, the authors also never miss a chance to criticize other writers on Tarkovsky over what they perceive to be mistakes which are, more often than not, merely cases of Johnson and Petrie being overly critical when their own work is far from perfect, or simply wrong. Having got all that off my chest, this book does some good stuff in it, but it has to be weeded out. It's just a pity about the authors and their attitude. Caveat emptor.

The Best Yet on Tarakovsky.......2005-09-01

This isn't a new volume, though it represents the best yet on the incomparable, Tarakovsky. It's a very thourough assessment of his slim film output of unprecedented visual poetry. Tarakovsky's proseletyzing tends to burden his visual statements in the late work. And, I think, the authors are onto the fact that Tarakovsky's emphasis on literary sources within the films, particularly Dostoyevsky, isn't an entirely happy outcome. This is early 90s scholarship and an improvement on my only other source, MarK Le Fanu in its scope, particularly its citations of a range of critical responses from Russia, through Europe and the States. They don't really take Tarakovsky to task for his flaws, professional or personal, but indicate some of his weaknesses which, for too long, have been masked by his own mythologising, as per his treatise,'Sculpting In Time', and that of the Western Arts press who buy into the notion of the martyred, outsider artist, promulgated since early Romanticism. One of the many virtues of the book is its succinct synopses of the films, abetted by great black and white stills, which send me scurrying back to the films to look for things I've missed. No highbrow deconstructivist theorising here. It's as pragmatic as its subject's own films.

A MUST-HAVE FOR THOSE TOUCHED BY TARKOVSKY'S WORK.......2004-08-06

I agree with points made by some of the various reviewers below. First of all, this book is vital for the general viewer of Tarkovsky's films as a tool for coming to a greater understanding of the director's methods and motivation. They offer synopses of all of the films (with the exception of MIRROR, whose structure is so unusual as to make a synopsis impractical -- it's analysed almost scene-by-scene in the body of the book) as an appendix -- an essential aid, considering that all of them are subtitled in English, and, as the authors point out in several places, those subtitles are of varying accuracy from edition to edition. It's also very difficult for even the most adept subtitle artisan to convey things such as sarcasm and irony -- very often viewers who don't speak the language in which the film was shot are left in the dark where such subtleties are concerned. The knowledge the authors have accumulated of the Russian language and culture are put to good use here in helping the Western viewer of Tarkovsky's incredible films come to a more complete understanding of them -- an understanding that will always, given the unique nature of this director's work, be tempered by the viewer's own soul and spirit. These films speak to me on that deep level, as I know they do to many, many others -- this is part of what Tarkovsky had in mind, I believe, when he stated that he wanted the audience to work as hard as the director in 'creating' the finished product.

Individual films are brought into focus in chapters devoted to them -- Tarkovsky's work-path of creation is followed in detail, outlining conception, planning, struggles with the authorities, critical and public responses, and the director's reflections on the finished works.

Some of the other reviewers take exception to the critiques offered by the authors -- and indeed, it's easy to see where their own opinions enter into the writing process. I believe this is going to be a natural part of any book on film, and has to be taken by the reader with a healthy grain of salt. I didn't agree with everything they wrote -- perhaps some of their speculations as to Tarkovsky's psychological and emotional components are based on more information than they were willing to include in detail in this work. Where the authors and I diverge on our views and opinions in no way tainted my enjoyment and appreciation of their efforts.

I would recommend this volume very highly -- alongside Tarkovsky's own work, SCULPTING IN TIME -- both valuable keys to unlocking the treasure that is the work of this artist.

Fantastic Resource.......2001-07-31

Johnson's and Petrie's work is an absolute essential resource for any student of film and any fan of Tarkovsky's wonderful work. When I bought the book, I was hoping that it would help me better understand the Russian context of Tarkovsky films and to help make some of the "murkier" parts of the films a little more lucid. The work does all this and more. This book offers a great deal of background on Tarkovsky's life, the Soviet film industry in which he worked, the people he worked with, and the cinematic style that made Tarkovsky's works so memorable. This is an absolute treasure of a book. Ignore those people who complain about the poor analysis of the films; they're wrong or stupid or both. The book's main focus is to help make Tarkovsky's work easier to understand and to provide background on Tarkovsky himself.

Decent Source of Background Info, but Flawed Critique.......2001-01-19

I also think that this book is too full of academic theory and techniques, and this may be the reason it comes off as so cynical. It works best in providing factual background that would be difficult to find otherwise. But when the book shades into critique, the tone becomes dry and pre-occupied, if not positively dispiriting - particularly when the co-authors subject Tarkovsky to their brand of Freudian analysis. The result is a disjointed collection of facts and vexing speculations, which on balance does a disservice to the poetry of the films. I personally much prefer Maya Turovskaya's book, which doesn't have the encyclopedic range of facts one finds in "Fugue" (a friend of mine described "Fugue's" method as "trainspotting") but is a far more inspired and illuminating combination of intelligent insight and love of its subject.

The Films of Andrei Tarkovsky: A Visual Fugue. (book reviews): An article from: Cineaste

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The Films of Andrei Tarkovsky: A Visual Fugue. (book reviews): An article from: Cineaste
Louis Menashe
Manufacturer: Cineaste Publishers, Inc.
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Binding: Digital

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ASIN: B00096QBTE
Release Date: 2005-07-28

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This digital document is an article from Cineaste, published by Cineaste Publishers, Inc. on September 22, 1996. The length of the article is 1137 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: The Films of Andrei Tarkovsky: A Visual Fugue. (book reviews)
Author: Louis Menashe
Publication: Cineaste (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 22, 1996
Publisher: Cineaste Publishers, Inc.
Volume: v22 Issue: n4 Page: p64(1)

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A guide to picking stocks.......2007-06-18

Bob Froehlich is a frequent guest on television shows and, indeed, the level of investment analysis he presents in this book is perfect for that medium. He offers basic information about demographic science; he accompanies this discussion with references to history and economics that even the most committed couch potato will find comfortably familiar and he seasons his fact salad with catchy soundbites and slogans. Then he offers specific stock-purchase recommendations. Froehlich's train of thought is not always clear, and his recommendations sometimes seem off base or even a bit risky, but we appreciate the accessibility of his analysis and his application of demographic theory. Examples and an appendix listing Web sites increase the book's usefulness. If you're new to investing, start your library with this introduction - but make sure to supplement it with other books for more advanced investors.

bad investment.......2006-04-24

buying this book is bad investment, demorgrapics says people are growing old, so buy cannon because the old people will buy its cameras to take photos of their grandchildren, what kind of logic is that? is it a safer bet to buy companies making adult diapers?

Lackluster attempt by prolific writer & speaker.......2006-04-23

Dr. Froehlich's uninspiring book on global megatrends leaves much to be desired by the initiated trader and investor. First of all, as I have to agree with the previous post, most of the megatrends here are very well circulated (with the exception of the aging of the Japanese population) in the media, so it is not like the author is describing ground-breaking trends.

Furthermore, the stocks that he recommends for his "MegaTrend Portfolio" left me with the feeling that the author spent little time in researching new and innovative ideas. He merely came up with names that most traders/investors are familiar with and that are wide enough in scope to fulfill his view on a megatrend.

Bottom line, the book gives a sense to the reader that it is clearly written to the Kiplinger's Personal Finance & Money Magazine set, with almost no regard to the professional. As a suggestion, the author should have classifed his "Megatrend Portfolio" in various classes based on sophistication and risk tolerance, i.e. low risk, moderate risk and high/aggressive risk. This would have been a good showing by the author to address the myriad levels of sophistication of his readers.

Trend Analysis of value Stock selections weak effort.......2006-03-18

Most investors probably have a feel for the megatrends discussed. It was comforting to hear from such a successful pundit that the trends are intact. Offering stock choices that will benefit from the megatrends offered minimal value to this reader. My general feel is the the author didn't try very hard and was cashing in on his reputation. I would not recommend the book and have not shared it with fellow investors.

The Emperor's Clothes: Megatrends Affecting Your Financial and Investment Decisions

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A must have!!!
Connecting the Dots of our World Financial Picture
This book deserves six stars!
Timely Information
How to protect your wealth

The Emperor's Clothes: Megatrends Affecting Your Financial and Investment Decisions
Ryan Darwish, MBA, CFP®, CLU, ChFC
Manufacturer: BookSurge Publishing
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ASIN: 1419660942
Release Date: 2007-04-26

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There is little dispute that the economy of the United States has many difficult future challenges. The astronomical budget deficits require massive and growing indebtedness to fund. The loss of competitive advantage of many key industries in the United States has lead to a hemorrhaging of dollars to countries such as China, India, and the oil producing countries. An aging population, poorly prepared for their retirement years, with declining health will lead to increasing claims on our Federal entitlement system. Corruption, ethical malfeasance, and engagement in an endless war against a poorly defined enemy promises to continue draining the productive economic, emotional, and psychological resources of the United States. At the same time, the United States remains dependent for its energy supplies on countries and regions which do not look favorably upon the United States. Consideration of the implications of these circumstances upon one's personal financial and investment decisions is crucial. This book provides a framework, and guidance, for thinking about the risks and opportunities in this economic and investment climate.

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A must have!!!.......2007-04-03

In "The Emperor's Clothes," Ryan Darwish has presented a thoroughly researched view of many factors and events in our nation and in the world which can have a dramatic effect on our future. I found this a fascinating book to read - full of new insight and anecdotal illustrations. From the looming health care crisis to the challenge of dealing with declining petroleum reserves, I was able to gain new awareness of the ramifications of today's news and how it could affect my personal finances Whether one is looking for timely information about today's megatrends, or guidance in structuring an investment portfolio, this book will be an invaluable resource. I highly recommend it. A must have!

Connecting the Dots of our World Financial Picture.......2007-03-29

This book is a basic guide for those who don't have the time to investigate the market and wish to choose someone worthy of their trust. Amazingly, Ryan Darwish connects the dots of our current major world events together to lay out a simple financial protection framework. He helps you see the forest after examining each tree in the picture--each global circumstance from our huge national debt to the war on terror.
I literally could not put this book down. The Emperor's Clothes is a quick read, offering the nuts and bolts of personal financial safety in our current fragile economy. This is your personal seatbelt as you ride out the bumpy road of our current and future financial state of affairs. It is excellent. Buy it!

This book deserves six stars!.......2007-03-06

Ryan Darwish offers a wealth of information in an extensively researched book about the condition of money on a global scale and the influence all economies and geopolitical events have on personal finances. He has skillfully combined facts and figures with caution, logic, and valuable advice. I especially like the fact the advice is developed through earlier discussion. What happens in a country you know little about will influence how many groceries you can buy, how prosperous you're going to be, and how far you can drive your car. The Emperor's Clothes will change your thinking and give you hope for economic freedom. This book offers a common sense guide to investing based on economic survival. I hope Mr. Darwish writes a companion book and continues to offer his expertise to his readers and clients. Highly Recommended. - Carol Givner

Timely Information.......2007-03-05

While finishing The Emperor's Clothes last week, first the China market, then the US markets tanked. This book gave me valuable insight into why this might have happened, what the implications might be to my own financial circumstances, and how I might protect myself in the future.

How to protect your wealth.......2007-02-27

As a person about to retire this book was an answer to my concerns of how to balance investments against the financial bombs I fear are likely to happen during my retirement years. I read several financial publications and many have discussed some of the financial risks outlined in The Emperor's Clothes. However nothing has given me the broad overview necessary to prepare for them. I found the Emperor's Clothes to be a fast and easy read that was well done. I recommend it to everyone that wants to protect their wealth.

Megatrends in Retail Real Estate (Research Issues in Real Estate)

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Megatrends in Retail Real Estate (Research Issues in Real Estate)

Manufacturer: Springer
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ASIN: 0792396405

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Retail real estate properties and their marketplaces are in a constant state of change. The emergence of such new and growing value formats as warehouse clubs, factory outlet malls, and other powerful discount formats provide traditional shopping centers and malls with increasingly competitive challenges. These value and discount retail formats generate higher sales per square foot and have lower construction costs than many traditional retail properties. Combined with the slow growth in retail sales and the increasing alternatives to in-store retailing, a question mark hangs over the future of retail marketplaces and the retail formats that will be the leaders of the future.
Megatrends in Retail Real Estate allows the reader to analyze and forecast changes in the retail marketplace. The book presents a simple model to analyze and predict mall and shopping center investment returns. It then examines the financing of retail properties and securitization of their mortgages, as well as the operations of retail properties. Finally, the book analyzes new retail marketplaces and the international retail arena.

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