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Painting the Difference: Sex and Spectator in Modern Art
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The picture plane of a painting creates boundaries and perspectives. It governs the relationship of daubs of pigment on a canvas to reality, allowing the viewer to connect with the imagined world of a work of art. Charles Harrison's latest endeavor, Painting the Difference, explores the role of the picture plane in modern painting and the relationships it creates among the artist, the subject, and the spectator. One of the most respected teachers and theorists of modern art, Harrison here offers a bold interpretation of the Modernist canon that uncovers the significance of gender to the functioning of the picture plane.
Arguing that the representation of women in art was crucial to the character of modernity, Harrison traces the history of female subjects as they began to gaze out of the picture to confront and engage their viewers. Combining sweeping conceptual history with telling investigations into the details of particular paintings, Painting the Difference deciphers the implications of sexual difference for the development of nineteenth- and twentieth-century art. Harrison shows how artists, reflecting the underlying anxieties of the time about gender, used female subjects' gazes both to create a sexualized relationship between these subjects and their viewers, and to simultaneously question that relationship. In considering works by artists such as Renoir, Manet, Degas, Cézanne, Picasso, and Matisse, as well as Rothko, Warhol, Cindy Sherman, and many more, Harrison incorporates elements of cultural criticism and social history into his arguments, and generous color illustrations permit the reader to test Harrison's claims against the works on which they are based. Rich with detail and compelling analysis, Painting the Difference offers cutting-edge interpretation grounded in the reality of magnificent works of art.
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The World's Top Photographers: Nudes: And the Stories Behind Their Greatest Images (The World's Top Photographers)
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This collection of vibrant new photographs is a testament to the eroticism of photographer Otto Stupakoff's native country, Brazil. A blend of cultures -- African, European, and Latino -- Stupakoff's Brazil is a land of tight, tanned flesh, vivid tropical flowers, dripping fruits, and, most of all, the youthful, relaxed sexuality of the people.
By capturing his subjects in moments of joyful sexual abandon, Stupakoff's photos strike a refreshing balance between the erotic and the playful. A former fashion photographer for magazines such as Vogue and Elle, Stupakoff takes an unstudied, almost voyeuristic approach to his subjects here. He incorporates both the posed and the unposed: in one frame, a beautiful girl on a train stares intently at the camera, while in another a man and a woman share a wild and naked embrace atop a rocky landscape. The result is a collection of images with the lush detail of a fashion layout, the intimacy of a Nan Goldin portrait, and the impression of everyday people photographed with journalistic verve.
Complete with poetry taken from Brazilian literature and popular culture, this visual narrative perfectly captures the spirit and allure of Rio -- the women, the men, the sexuality, the joy, and the beauty. It is more than just a book of photographs -- it is a love letter to Brazil.
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- All the bad reviews are correct
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Marvel Encyclopedia: The Hulk
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All the bad reviews are correct.......2007-02-16
I almost bought this book after quickly browsing through it in a Barnes & Noble. I found it in my local library shortly afterward and took it out to read. I'm SO glad I decided not to buy it at Barnes & Noble!
It was so dissapointing. I agree with all the other previous negative reviews. It is difficult to read because the author is constantly making unfunny, sarcastic comments through out the book. Almost every paragraph is a snarky comment that ultimately doesn't say anything at all.
The chapter that runs down the history of the artists that drew the Hulk over the years, neglects SAL BUSCEMA who had a very long run as the main Hulk artists in the 70's. His Hulk is one of the most recognizable, and appreciated incarnations of the character and yet, it can't be found in this book.
Some information in the book is just down right wrong.
The author talks about the 6" Mego Hulk from the 70's and then states that the figure was so popular, that Mego decided to produce a Leader action figure as a nemesis for their Hulk. As far as I know, that never happened. I believe that if any Mego style Leader figures exist, that they are customized, contemporary action figures.
All I can say, that's positive about the book is that it looks nice, with nice art on the front and back covers.
Don't buy it.
BIG Mistake!!!.......2006-02-25
I have read many of the reviews listed and I have to say I agree with all the negative reviews. I'm not a young fan. I became a fan of ol' jade jaws back in 1977 with the made for TV Incredible Hulk movie. I was just a kid and followed the TV show religiously. My grandmother also got me a subscription to the Incredible Hulk comic in the early '80's. I collected the comic book for over 15 straight years and still subscribe to it off and on. My kids are now fans and read a lot of my old stuff.
This book is EXACTLY what others have said. It is a joke. Any true Hulk fan would be insulted. Anyone wanting to know more about the Hulk should look elsewhere. This guy knows squat about the Hulk and must have spent about two weeks cramming to write this book. He lists all these people who helped him. They must have helped him by patting him on the back whenever he wrote a sentence.
I don't usually write these reviews, but I want to save someone from making the same mistake I made. All this book will offer you is a review and continual promotion of the 2003 Hulk movie, preaching of how great the Bruce Jones Hulk books are, how horrible 90% of the older Hulk books are, and wanting your vote for the Presidential ticket of Bruce Jones and Ang Lee. The author doesn't give most of the previous stories, characters, or writing teams their due.
There are a three comics reprented: Hulk Vol.1, #1, Hulk Vol. 3, #34, and Ultimates #5. These can be found in numerous other books, so don't buy this book based on this fact either.
Please don't just take my word for it. Definitely read the other reviews on this site and judge for yourself. Thank you for your time.
Don't waste your money.......2005-10-24
This is NOT an encyclopedia. It's a collection of extremely opinionated articles regarding the Hulk. On top of that, it's a blatant advertisement for the 2003 Hulk flick. It seems the author had to put in a word for the movie in almost every single page. This is not an exaggeration either. The author fills each page with his incredibly tiresome sarcastic wit and utter disrespect for the subject matter that makes the book almost unbearable to read and almost impossible to understand. It reminds me a lot of British Journalism. Is the author British? The author badmouths Hulk creators Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's early contributions, in some instances calling Kirby's artwork "square" which I find offensive. He provides some nice information on the Hulk film and the classic TV production, but treats the latter contemptuously. There is very little mention of prolific Hulk writer and Icon Peter David. The author seems insistant on disregarding any other incarnation than the famous Savage Hulk. There is little mention of the Grey Hulk (other than the debut issue) or the "Professor" incarnations. In fact the author blatantly states that the Hulks of the 80's and 90's were not the REAL Hulk. And he assumes the authority to say so. I was going to add another star to the rating because of the beautiful reprints that include Hulk #1, but these reprints are available in other collections minus the annoying sarcasm and unwanted opinions.
If you're looking for a thoroughly informative and objective look at the Hulk, look elswhere. If you want to read some jackass giving his un called for opinions, disrespecting the very subject he's writing on, blatantly advertising a new movie (I'm sure he got his share from Universal), trumping his conservative political stances and disregarding any and all information that he doesn't care for, then by all means buy this book.
DON'T buy this if you truly are interested in the Hulk!.......2005-02-16
The author, Kit Kiefer, begins by professing (in his own words) "The below-average fanboy's pet monkey's ear mites IGNORE more about the Hulk than I know." My question is, if his knowledge of the subject is so lacking-- which he proves several times over-- just why he was given the job of writing this so-called Hulk Encyclopedia?
This is without doubt the worst "guide" to the Hulk ever produced. There are so many inaccuracies, I can't possibly list them all here. But just as an example: The author repeatedly claims that originally the Hulk would appear whenever Bruce Banner fell asleep. Actually, Banner's transformation into the Hulk was triggered by nightfall originally; it was never caused by Banner falling asleep. Reprints of Hulk #1 are not all that difficult to find. (In fact, this book contains a reprint of Hulk #1, which adds a bit of irony to Kiefer's mistake.)
Hulk isn't the only character Kiefer proves he's unfamiliar with. He refers to Black Bolt as a "deaf, dumb, and blind kid" who "plays a mean pinball." Black Bolt is not deaf, dumb, blind, nor a kid. No idea what the pinball part's about. I guess it's supposed to be... funny...? Other characters receive similar treatment. It's as if Kiefer was given a list of names and told just to make up something.
When Mr. Kiefer isn't getting the basics of the characters wrong, he spends much of the book making irrelevant comments, such as comparing George Bush's IQ to that of an armadillo. Instead of spending so much time trying-- and failing-- to be witty, perhaps the author should have researched the subject of the book. With the wealth of information readily available online, from fansites to message boards, there's no excuse for how inaccurate this book is.
Infuriatingly, a number of the Hulk's more notable creators are disrespected by being given little if any mention. Sal Buscema, who was the penciler of Hulk for over 100 issues isn't mentioned even once. Peter David, who wrote 130+ issues, is mentioned by name once... and Kiefer later takes a shot at David's run by saying it was "not the Hulk" (although he makes it vague so that only the fanboys and their pet monkeys would know who the jab is directed at). On the flip side, Bruce Jones, the then-writer of the comic, gets a ton of hype from Kiefer. I understand why this is-- Marvel was seriously pushing the book at the time with the movie (which stunk) about to be released. But still... seeing such praise heaped on a run that I consider by far the worst ever while Peter David and Sal Buscema get disrespected left a bad taste.
In all fairness, it'd be wrong to lay the blame entirely at Kiefer's feet; Kiefer credits a number of people for "aiding" him and Marvel didn't prevent it from being printed.
I gave this a rating of 1 Star. I'd give it a lower rating if it were possible because it really and truly deserves it. Marvel should not have allowed this to be published.
If anyone is interested in purchasing a guide to the Hulk, I recommend Tom Defalco's Hulk: The Incredible Guide. It's not perfect but, unlike Mr. Kiefer, Tom Defalco's knowledge of the Hulk exceeds what is ignored by a monkey's ear mites.
The Hulk from comics and TV to movies and merchadise.......2004-07-30
I would not really describe this official Marvel guide to the Incredible Hulk as being an "encyclopedia," although it certainly suffices as an introduction to the comic book creation of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby for those whose only know of ol' green skin from the television series or the less than successful Ang Lee film. The chief value for me was to fill in some parts in the lengthy gap between when I stopped reading the comic book and what is happening on that front today. Obviously the emphasis is towards the more recent versions of the Hulk, as evidenced by the fact that of the three complete Hulk stories included in these pages we have the very first from "The Incredible Hulk" #1 by Lee and Kirby and then jump decades ahead to "The Incredible Hulk" #34 (Volume 2) by Bruce Jones, John Romita Jr. and Tom Palmer, and "The Ultimates" #5 by Mark Millar, Bryan Hitch, and Andrew Currie. That more recent pair offers an interesting contrast between what is clearly a Bruce Banner story and one that puts the emphasis on a new "bad boy" version of the Hulk.
The Hulk was a blend of the classic tales of Frankenstein and Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, an outcast who just wanted to be left alone and who represented the inner rage bottled up inside everyone who is not a violent psychopath. Consequently, the Hulk was not a traditional superhero but a mean green smashing machine. Over the past forty years the Hulk has been adapted and animated, televised and computerized, and Kit Keifer's survey of his career covers everything from Hulk action figures to the Friday night television show that reduced the essence of the character to the famous line, "You wouldn't like me when I get angry." Beginning with the story of how Lee and Kirby dreamed up the Incredible Hulk, this volume looks at the major villains who have hounded the Hulk, examines the Bill Bixby/Lou Ferrigno television series, and shows us a whole bunch of Hulk merchandise.
In terms of the comic books we are introduced to the supporting cast from Betty Ross and Rick Jones to Doc Sampson and the She-Hulk, provided with a list of Top 10 Hulk battles to argue about, and given a look at the Ang Lee film, which is clearly the reason this volume has hit the shelves. Scattered throughout the book is artwork from a couple dozen different artists who have drawn the Hulk over the years (including some nice Kaare Andrews cover homages) along with Keifer's analysis of the significance of their different approaches to drawing the character. There is even a chart that explains the Hulk's height and weight in all his various incarnations.
Overall, Keifer does hit most of the high points in the Hulk's career. As long as he mentions the Roy Thomas story where the Hulk finds a land where people respect him and the classic issue written by Harlan Ellison where the Hulk ends up as a noble warrior in the microscopic kingdom of K'ai where he wins the love of the Princess Jarella, then he has my minimal requirements for showing he has a clue as to what he is writing about. I would have liked to have seen more about the comic books I missed and less about the television episodes I rarely watched, but Keifer does cover all things Hulk, up to and including your inflatable Hulk Instant Muscles and the infamous Flying Fist. Of course I would agree with the idea this is an attempt to make money (greenskin greenbacks if you would), but then doesn't "MMM" mean "Marvel Makes Money" now adays?
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The Sold out First Printing Hardcover Marvel Zombies book shows us an Earth shockingly similar to the Marvel Universe's, where an alien virus has mutated all of the world's greatest super heroes into flesh-eating monsters! It took them only hours to destroy life as we know it - but what happens when they run out of humans to eat?! Follow their search for more food, and witness the arrival of the Silver Surfer! Collects Marvel Zombies #1-5.
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Beyond Bartlett: Quotations by and About Women
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A FILM MUSIC BOOK?.......2000-09-14
There aren't too many good books about film scores. This one is the best. A film is not complete without the score and Russell Lack gives you the idea you need to understand that. No matter what you plan on doing with films, read this, it gives you a much clearer understanding. Remember that history is the cause of the future.
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This collection contains 91 of the most requested country songs ever recorded like: The Dance * Don't Take the Girl * Forever's As Far As I'll * I Will Always Love You * If Tomorrow Never Comes * Love, Me * The Vows Go Unbroken (Always True to You) * The Yellow Rose of Texas * Your Cheatin' Heart.
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En este libro John Nunn ha seleccionado treinta partidas modernas para ayudar al lector a entender los aspectos más importantes del ajedrez e ilustrar los modernos principios de ajedrez. Cada partida contiene muchas lecciones, pero en esencia se pretende guiar al lector a través de las ideas más importantes de cada fase de la partida.
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Partidas del más alto nivel comentadas por un jugador capaz de comunicar sus conocimientos........2007-01-14
John Nunn muestra sus destrezas en la comunicación del ajedrez con un texto sobrio, directo y ameno. En la tradición de "Ajedrez lógico, jugada a jugada" de Chernev, Nunn persigue la misma encomienda pero con una propuesta posmoderna en la que las partidas siguen apenas la mitad del porciento de los principios otorgados en la tradición ajedrecística, y muestran estilos en los que las particularidades posicionales y tácticas específicas a la posición son la orden del día. Nunn facilita la lectura de principio a fin mediante autoreferencias de las partidas comentadas, evitando así la repetición y garantizando una lectura amena y eficiente.
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The chilling details of cleaning blood money.
What is money laundering? How does it work? And why is it such a threat to any democratic society?
International terrorism has focused federal and state law-enforcement's attention on the shadowy world of money laundering. While the media has examined money laundering, the topic is still little understood by the public.
In
Crime School: Money Laundering, a twenty year law enforcement veteran of financial crime explains this felony in simple terms. Written anecdotally, the book describes what money laundering is and how the crimes behind it fit together.
Organized criminals operating both domestically and internationally corrupt bankers and subvert national economies through the use of drug money.
This book examines the history of money laundering from ancient times to the cocaine craze of the 1970s to the sophisticated, brutal techniques employed by today's terrorists and organized crime.
Lively and detailed, this book chronicles the stark realities and deadly dynamics of the lynchpin between organized crime and modern terrorism. It's a rare and fascinating look at a deadly world few have ever witnessed and lived to tell the story.
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How bank tellers and corporate execs can avoid pen time.......2006-06-30
The book is aimed at those who legitimately handle large amounts of money. It doesn't have to be 'their' money, any supervision of cash will do. This includes bank tellers, small business owners, and corporate executives. Since they all 'handle' money, they all risk 'being nice' and going to jail for their troubles.
Mathers tries to shares some street smarts. The book doesn't try to 'explain' money laundering as much as put you 'inside' the process. The look and feel is given first priority. Thus, the author spends a lot of time toying with the lingo. You will learn about 'backstops' (a false history), 'beards' (intermediaries), 'bottoms' (what you owe), 'busting a cap' (discharge a bullet), 'Diming out' (informing), 'Dry conspiracy' (cop talk for an arrest with no contraband), 'juice' (interest rate), 'pooch' (fellow with no respect) and 'playing for shape' (willing to kill to curry favor). Mathers constantly belittles the intelligence of the crooks. Crime is easy, but getting away with it for long is difficult.
Along these lines, Mathers works hard to debunk popular perceptions. First, Hollywood doesn't do a good job of familiarizing us with 'real' crooks. Crooks don't look like Hollywood gangsters, they look like Joe average. Second, the crooks don't need high tech tricks to pull off their capers. All they need is a little, apparently harmless cooperation. For example, Mather describes the 'muffin man' method. The muffin man simply offers his bank teller a muffin every time he visits the bank. After giving away $5 worth of muffins, the recipient bank teller is likely to bend a rule. That bent rule may launder $100,000 in cash ($10,000+ profit to the crook). Additionally, it is all that is needed to put the teller in jail.
Mather makes his points by relentlessly bringing the reader down to the gutter level. Half the message is just the lingo and description of the terrain. Learn how to talk prison lingo, how to survive standing in line with a bunch of crooks, and most important, how a silly, everyday mistake can put you behind bars.
This is a book about avoiding the mistakes that have put many an otherwise innocent person in jail. Read and learn!
Clear Explanation of Recent Events.......2006-06-23
Showing how Organized Crime uses real estate transactions to launder large amounts of cash, this volume presents the clearest explanation yet of the Republican "Ownership Society" as the premier money laundering tool of the very rich and very criminal.
Not to be naive.......2006-06-15
The future reader should not be naive to think that this will be a book that teaches you how to launder money. Is a great book that shows the problems that crime causes to our everyday life. Chris Mathers reflects his style and way of thinking in this book, it will bring the reader down to the earth and teaches about things we all should know, it has good humor . Even if you upset that this book does not give out big secrets about police work and crime tricks , you should still read it ... it will make you see things that is not easy to see.
Superficial but worth reading.......2006-05-02
The book is easy to read, it is actually full of cop slangs, which the author explains. He mentions a series of real cases but does not go into detailing them, like the activities of the Russian Mafia with the Bank of New York (he forgot to write about the death of Edmond Safra and its possible implications with the Russians). So bear in mind it is a book written by a Canadian cop, not a journalist or a finance/banking specialist.
Good introduction.......2006-03-01
This is a fairly entertaining, readable book which is a good start on the basics of international money-laundering. Some reviewers have made it sound like a detailed how-to, and it seemed too superficial to fit that bill. Mathers is obviously very knowledgeable, and I suspect if he wanted to really write a Money-Laundering for Dummies he could do so easily.
His streetwise grammar and style got a little old, but he's probably a great speaker. I would have liked more in-depth discussion of cases, and more detailed exploration of detection. Must say -- he's convinced me we all help launder money all the time.
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