Sounding the Event: Escapades in Dialogue and Matters of Art, Nature and Time

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Sounding the Event: Escapades in Dialogue and Matters of Art, Nature and Time
Yve Lomax
Manufacturer: I. B. Tauris
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 1850436738
Release Date: 2004-12-23

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What constitutes an event? Propelled by this question, Sounding the Event encounters a variety of theories and a host of issues that have implications for not only conceptions of nature and becoming, subject and substance but also practices of time, art and photography. This book explores dialogue in its writing and as it encounters the philosophical utterances of Michel Serres, Isabelle Stengers, Alfred North Whitehead, Jean-Franbliogccedil;ois Lyotard, Maurice Blanchot, Gilles Deleuze and Fbliogeacute;lix Guattari, and Alain Badiou.

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• Documentary-style wedding photography is the hottest sector of an always-hot market
• Covers art and business, from taking pictures to telling the story to making the sale

Every photographer—and every bride—needs The Art of Digital Wedding Photography! With this book, pros and aspiring pros can get in on the perennially hot wedding market, using the newest digital technology to get compelling, cutting-edge results. And for today's sophisticated bride-to-be, this is the perfect idea book, packed with great images that will inspire beautiful, unforgettable photos of that special day. Authors Bambi Cantrell and Skip Cohen show how to create traditional formal, photojournalistic, and magazine-style pictures and tell the story of each couple in a unique, romantic way. Their cutting-edge style appeals to big-spending first-timers as well as to the lucrative love-is-lovelier-the-second-time-around crowd. The Art of Digital Wedding Photography is the best book out there for love and money!

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Great Wedding Photography Book!.......2007-10-03

This book has excellent recommendations and techniques for capturing the most beautiful wedding photos. The pictures published in this book alone are worth the cost of the book, IMO. They are beautiful and give great ideas. She tells you exactly how she captured the photo although I would've liked some more technical info on some of the photos. I highly recommend this book.

are you a photographer?.......2007-10-01

If you are a photographer, you know perfectly well that no book is going to teach you much of the style you develop on your own. It is great for general ideas, but you really should be able to see who you are working with and figure out what kind of shots will suit the couple. I doubt that there are many brides that will appreciate a picture like the one on the front cover of this book.

Strong photographs, weak on techniques.......2007-09-02

If you're looking for a book that illustrates wedding photography in broad strokes, this book is fine. It talks about breaking the day down into different sections, what the photographer likes to have in her bag, some post-processing filters she uses, etc... However the treatment is on the shallow end in detail.

On the back of the book it says "... to inspire any bride-to-be and the photographer on her special day." I think as long as your not looking for more than inspiration, this book will be fine, however it does not really go into technical depth on the challenges and techniques to handle those challenges that a wedding photographer will encounter.

It's really aimed more at inspiration than instruction.

Good general book on Digital Wedding photography.......2007-05-15

Bambi covers all the basics, from before the event, the event, manipulating the image and delivery. Not a lot of details (except she does give exactly what is in her camera bag), but overall a good book. I was somewhat surprised at the poor quality of some of the images, especially the cover image. Not what one would expect from Bambi.

First book much better.......2006-12-07

I returned this book after the first read. As a new wedding photographer I admire Cantrell's style and her first book was excellent, thus I had high expections for her second book which covered digital wedding photography. It seems as if she was distracted in writing this book. The explanations regarding equipment, dealing with the wedding couple, pricing, are vague and the explanations tired and repetetive, and many of the photos are out of focus and grainy. Definitely not of the quality and caliber of her first writing endeavor. If one is buying this book searching for ideas on how to effectively manage your digital workflow, deal with jpeg vs. raw, eye-candy photos for inspiration for one's one work, and digital techniques for wedding photography, you will not find it here. You may want to purchase her first book for inspiration and ideas, it is better written.

The Art of Wedding Photography: Professional Techniques with Style

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this book is not for everyone
A Must Have Book
decent, but starting to age
Excellent Primer for the Budding Wedding Photographer
Better than most...

The Art of Wedding Photography: Professional Techniques with Style
Bambi Cantrell , and Skip Cohen
Manufacturer: Amphoto Books
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0817433252

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The hottest, most lucrative trend in wedding photography is gorgeously illustrated and explained in this cutting-edge guide that shows professional photographers-and those aspiring to be-how to create the arty, hip, yet elegant wedding albums sought by today's brides. Images that look like they're from magazines or art galleries fill these inspiring pages. Taken by a highly successful specialist in wedding photography, the pictures tell their unique, romantic story with a visual artistry and excitement that differs from staid, traditional wedding albums of the past. The book explains all the creative techniques-including wedding photojournalism-that produce such compelling pictures, and also fully explores the business side of wedding photography. Everything from finding clients to shooting the event and capturing the heartbeat of the day to selling the album and getting referrals is covered lucidly, with wisdom, authority, and humor-adding up to an immensely useful guide that can transform the career of anyone wanting to break into the profitable field of wedding photography. And for future brides, the book will provide visual inspiration on the must-have photography they want for their big day.Bambi Cantrell, an acclaimed wedding photographer and teacher who has been on the faculty of Hasselblad University and the Winona International School of Photography, is based in the San Francisco area.Skip Cohen is former president of Hasselblad USA and the president

Customer Reviews:

this book is not for everyone.......2007-09-10

if your looking for a book to help you on your way ,forget this one ! if you dont have hassleblad or other high end equipment' forget this book, if your not already a professional forget this book ,if your using digital media , forget this book, the book however does have some good pointers and suggestions, but if avant garde photography isnt your bag,,, forget this book. i was extremely disappointed in the way it seemed to just address the already established proffessional, and last if your not interested in black white and infrared film usage forget this book!
maybe if this book was updated it would be better but that is a big maybe

A Must Have Book.......2006-03-08

You must have this book and read it... you will learn something and giving ideas... I do not mind what camera they used but the measurement of lenses is very important... I searched throught out the web site... my conclusion are most of wedding photographer I counted used 35mm, 50mm, 85mm, 100mm and 300mm. My attention is to shot portrait and wedding therefore I bought 50mm and my 85mm is on the way but I could not afford to buy the rest might be the wide lens and zooms
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decent, but starting to age.......2006-03-03

The imagery in this book is of a fairly high quality. The locations and scenes look believeable; nothing over-the-top and extravagent like some books show (by that I mean, obviously created by wedding photographers who shoot only for the wealthy in the best locales). The complete lack of digital is a real weak point to this book. As of the time of this review, I'm told that nearly 95% of wedding photographers shoot digital, especially starting out. Therefore the equipment suggestions, while still somewhat informative, are heavily dated (the primary emphasis on medium format, while compelling, is no longer the most efficient way to get going in the business). The images are all high quality and quite inspiring. It's a decent work, but I'll probably buy a few more wedding photography books before finding the one that does me the most good.

Excellent Primer for the Budding Wedding Photographer.......2006-01-04

The images in this book are very inspiring. Studying the imagery alone is very educational.

A constant student of light and photography, this was my first book on Wedding Photography. After reading it, my wishlist grew to include more lenses, camera bodies and flash units. And my photo-journalistic wedding photography improved (results may vary ;)

This book will have you thinking more about contemporary, artistic and moody images to be captured on the Wedding day. You'll also begin thinking about your services and the value you can offer your clients. This book will have you thinking about adding an assistant to your list of must-haves for every Wedding job--an assistant who understands your vision and goals for the wedding day adds so much to the quality and quantity of images you can take on that day which (hopefully) is a once-in-a-lifetime event for your clients.

This book does not cover so much about Engagement photos, group formals, or the marketing of your services (although these topics are covered briefly).

I also recommend "The Best of Wedding Photography" by Bill Hurter.

Better than most..........2005-10-25

Get this one! There are scads of average books out there on every subject in photography. Most are dry, dull and a waste of ink and paper. This one opens a window into the soul of the author (well, the photographer.. I think the actual writer was the co-author.) I have the distinct impression this is an expression of joy and enthusiasm from someone who started by doing what she loved and then slowed down long enough to write about it.

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An excellent introduction for teachers and librarians..

This book Rocks!

Getting Graphic: Using Graphic Novels to Promote Literacy With Preteens and Teens (Literature and Reading Motivation)
Michele Gorman
Manufacturer: Linworth Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1586830899

Book Description

Library media specialists can jumpstart reading enthusiasm for their young adult audience with this new resource and the emerging effectiveness of using graphic novels to promote literacy. This resource includes an overview of the history of comic books and graphic novels, a "plain english" glossary to help readers decipher terms used in graphic novel publishing, as well as a list of recommended graphic novel titles.

This one-of-a-kind book specifically addresses collection development of graphic novels in library media centers, and serves as an introductory guide to the graphic novel format for school as well as public librarians.

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An excellent introduction for teachers and librarians.........2003-12-19

to the world of graphic novels. Gorman delivers exactly the kind of info that busy teachers and librarians need: lots of annotated lists (including ten "safe" graphic novels), some context, and issue related to selecting, maintaining, and promoting a graphic novel collection. There's a great gloosary of terms (only lack a pronounication guide for terms related to Japanese animation), a guide to resources, and even a nice guide to publishers and distributers. On top of all this are some illustrations / covers from graphic novels, plus an illustration of the author drawn as a Librarian Superhero. Gorman does a superhero task of advocating and explaining the need for graphic novels in school and public libraries.

This book Rocks!.......2003-06-30

While new on the scene, Michele Gorman shows great promise as a literary mastermind. Her first book tells it like it is. Harry Potter, watch out. If you are a teacher, or parent, trying to reach your kids on a literary level, this book is definitely for you. I just can't wait for her next publication.

Gorman, Michele. Getting graphic! Using graphic novels to promote literacy with preteens and teens.(Brief Article)(Young Adult Review)(Book Review): An article from: Kliatt

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Gorman, Michele. Getting graphic! Using graphic novels to promote literacy with preteens and teens.(Brief Article)(Young Adult Review)(Book Review): An article from: Kliatt
George Galuschak
Manufacturer: Kliatt
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Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from Kliatt, published by Kliatt on July 1, 2004. The length of the article is 326 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: Gorman, Michele. Getting graphic! Using graphic novels to promote literacy with preteens and teens.(Brief Article)(Young Adult Review)(Book Review)
Author: George Galuschak
Publication: Kliatt (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 1, 2004
Publisher: Kliatt
Volume: 38 Issue: 4 Page: 40(1)

Article Type: Book Review, Brief Article, Young Adult Review

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Random Acts of Malice features a selection of the wickedest (and funniest) articles from the last five years of Happy Woman Magazine. Featuring work by some of the best satirists on the planet: Sharon Grehan, Elizabeth Hanes, Elaine Langlois, Pamela Monk, Jessica Becht, Mike Boone, Crystal Click, Christina Delia, Stephen James, Meredith Litt, Susan Shoemaker, Diane Sokoloski, Sarah Szucs, and Julie Ward... Can you afford NOT to buy this book? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Congratulations on your very fine judgment! The Best of Happy Woman Magazine is just what the title suggests - the very best of the award winning website Happy Woman Magazine.com. Inside you will find miles and miles - well, actually if each page is laid end to end you will have approximately 2914 inches of humour, which is a lot. To all of the people who have slaved away for the past five years making Happy Woman Magazine the blazing success that it is (you know who you are!) without a word of thanks or praise, and to all the loyal readers and fans, I would like to take this opportunity to say "You're welcome!" -Sharon Grehan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Random Acts of Malice and Happy Woman Magazine are parody publications, so don't come crying to us if someone accidentally took out your liver or you starved to death on our diet. The interviews are not real and the jury is still out on the interviewer's status.

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A very funny book.......2006-08-18

If you like parodies and you don't take life too seriously this is the book for you. I've laughed 'til I cried sometimes while reading it, so I'm glad I bought this book.

Never Random Humor.......2005-12-18

Simply a triumph! The satirical wit of this collection has an uncanny knack of hitting the nail directly and solidly over the head with blows that only appear random. A must read for anyone who is, or who ever plans to be a woman. The dieting advice alone will keep the reader rolling in mirth, "Join the Fatkins Revolution!" takes dieting to a level of entirely unholy glee rarely experienced by the diet conscious.

I love this book!.......2005-12-15

This is a fantastic book! It's hilarious - I highly recommend it to anyone!

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probablely the most interesting book I own.

If you want to learn about making gore, zombie, blood effects... get this book NOW!

A MUST HAVE!

I enjoyed this book as much as I enjoy Pepsi.

I enjoyed this book as much as I enjoy Pepsi.

Grande Illusions: A Learn-By-Example Guide to the Art and Technique of Special Make-Up Effects from the Films of Tom Savini
Tom Savini
Manufacturer: Imagine (PA)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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probablely the most interesting book I own........2006-08-04

This How-to manual by FX favorite Tom Savini is a cool read (I like it all the more since I found it at a Half Price Bookstore for $1.75!). No one can seriously consider this instructional, because how many people are going to send away for makeup kits from companies that existed 25 years ago and sit around making gore effects as a hobby? This is really a fun behind the scenes look at movies like Dawn of the Dead and especially creepshow. Every FX sequence is explained in complete detail, accompanied by realistic ink drawings showing how the crew manipulated the creatures. What I got mostly out of this book was an introduction to three slasher movies; the prowler, which I own and love, The maniac, which I haven't seen but just may buy it real soon, and the burning, a slasher movie that I REALLY want to see, but I can't find any resonabley priced versions of it (Savini said he considers it one of his best projects). Also cool is the fact that Savini openly expresses disdain for all of his "hired killer" redundancy within the slasher cannon.

If you want to learn about making gore, zombie, blood effects... get this book NOW!.......2006-03-21

This book is amazing and absolutely PERFECT if you want to learn about how to make amazing effects from your favorite horror films. Tom Savini explains all of his effects in wonderful detail, and his writing style is extremely inspiring. There is no shortage of detailed pictures, either! A must buy! You will NOT be dissapointed!

This book was originally published as "Bizarro" in 1983, and is now being reprinted as "Grande Illusions".

A MUST HAVE!.......2004-11-18

I am fortunate to still own my original copy, especially since it has long been out of print and extremely costly to replace. But if you are a fan of Tom Savini and the horror genre it is worth owning. Stephen King provides the introduction and George Romero writes the preface. Tom Savini takes over describing his love for the art and how he developed his interest in make-up special effects. Filled with incredible and rare photos, the book takes us on a step-by-step process on how to recreate the gruesome F/X that made him famous. The book also reflects a humorous and playful side of Tom Savini as he demonstrates what he does best.
The special effects from "Deathdream," "Dreanged," "Martin," "Dawn of the Dead," "The Burning," "The Prowler," "Creepshow," "Maniac," "Eyes of a Stranger," and "Friday the 13th" are all featured here. Also included is a scrapbook of Tom Savini's work and off-the-wall creations.

I enjoyed this book as much as I enjoy Pepsi........2002-04-21

I like this book because it's a learning tool that gave me exactly what I was looking for. I was tired of looking through Make-up effect books that had two pages devoted to doing horror effects. Stephen King and George Romero (or just horror in general) will really enjoy this book. As will make-up effect artist.

I enjoyed this book as much as I enjoy Pepsi........2002-04-21

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The Age of Enlightenment 1745-1790 (The New Oxford History of Music, Vol. 7)

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Egon and Frederick Sternfeld, eds. Wellesz
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The Age of Enlightenment 1745-1790 (The New Oxford History of Music, Vol. 7)
Egon Wellesz
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The Age of Enlightenment 1745-1790 [New Oxford History of Music VII]
Egon And Frederick Sternfeld, Eds. Wellesz
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Frederick Sternfeld Wellesz Egon
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Oxford University Press
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RPG

Webs: The Spider-Man Dossier (Marvel Super Heroes Game Accessory)
Scott E. Davis
Manufacturer: TSR
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1560764058

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RPG.......2007-09-04

The Grandmaster is at it again. Overworked this guy compared to the Watcher it seems, even if the Watcher got the X-Men. Guess he had first pick.

Anyway, this set updated the Spider-Man setting to the early 90s and the McFarlane era, that sort of time. Some Romita artwork in this, which is pretty cool.

In the same manner as those other two nineties updates it gives a written breakdown, then some campaign setting starting with an update of the old web-slinger's stats right at the start.

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Did not buy this item

Inventive but is it practical?

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Hot Icebreakers

The Big Book of Icebreakers: Quick, Fun Activities for Energizing Meetings and Workshops
Edie West
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Leading a meeting? giving a presentation? Heading a workshop? Icebreakers are great for lightening up the atmosphere at the beginning of a meeting or event, and encouraging everyone to participate fully. This collection of 50 icebreakers is organized around common business situations and is designed to help leaders start every session, meeting, presentation, or workshop with a burst of energy and fun. Includes icebreakers for sales meetings, team building, complete strangers, introducing a topic, staff meetings, groups over 20, outdoor settings, and more. this latest book in the popular Big Book of Business Games series is the most fun yet!

Customer Reviews:

Did not buy this item.......2007-05-03

Don't know why this is here as I never purchased this item.

Inventive but is it practical?.......2003-07-21

My first observation on this book is that it is focused on the large group not the small group. However, the rationale for some of the large group focus seems to flow entirely from a preoccupation with dividing large groups into smaller groups and then applying tasks or games to these subgroups. If you have never thought about working with groups this book may be of some use, but by and large I judged many of the examples were impractical in terms of the time and resources needed to get deploy them.

My key reservation about these icebreaker books is that they are written more to help the presenter break the ice rather than any presumed intra-audience barriers.

reveiw by hands-on trainer.......2000-09-09

This book is packed with icebreakers, but I personally wouldn't use most of them. They border on the "touchy-feely" side, and will only work if your audience is open to that type of activity.

Hot Icebreakers.......2000-03-30

There are so many great ways to get a group started with this book. It's perfect for the people who are inactive and very active. From get-to-know-games to every-day-fun. This book covers business meetings, weekly meetings, workshops, and almost every other type of get-together. The groups sizes go from small to huge. I would definitly recommend this book for any coordinator or leader. Enjoy and have fun!

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