Book Description
" Fifty Houses is a kind of dream book, not just in the otherworldly atmosphere that Sorlien summons up through her apparitional effects with infrared film or through the total exclusion of the humans who dwell within these houses, but also in the way certain of the pictures reach beyond to strike some chord of archetypal resonance... The cool and controlled art behind the photographs draws upon the deep and abiding power of dreams -- not simply those of sleep but also those of our deepest longings." -- from the Foreword by William Least Heat-Moon
In 1988, photographer Sandy Sorlien set out on a series of journeys to document the rich architectural heritage that America is losing to the cheap and banal design aesthetic of tract housing, strip malls, and big-box stores. Her eight-year odyssey took her over ninety thousand miles of back roads to every state in the Union in search of homes that reflect and define the region in which they stand. After making over a thousand "house portraits," Sorlien has chosen one representative image from each state and collected them in Fifty Houses.
Shot with black-and-white infrared film, the homes captured through Sorlien's lens range from the grand to the humble, from the historic to the commonplace. Included here are a classic saltbox in Newtown, Connecticut; the House on the Rocks in Rhode Island's Narragansett Bay; a mobile home in Bushnell, Florida; a Stick-style folk Victorian in Biloxi, Mississippi; a limestone cottage in Fredericksburg, Texas; a false-front house in Rollins, Montana; a log cabin in Dubois, Wyoming; an adobe dwelling in Sante Fe, New Mexico; and a platform tent in Healy, Alaska. Each image is accompanied by a vignette from Sorlien's road journal, offering details of the house depicted, its owners and history, other houses in the region, or her travel experiences in the state.
At a time when America's architectural landscape is being homogenized by suburban sprawl, when the outskirts of Anchorage and Oklahoma City look no different from those of Tucson, Jacksonville, and Salt Lake City, Fifty Houses provides a remarkable visual record of regional domestic architecture and an elegiac meditation on the changing American landscape.
Customer Reviews:
5 Star Photos **AND** 5 Star Writing.......2002-12-21
Nothing disturbs the ethereal stillness of the house portraits in "Fifty Houses." Sorlein creates a ghostly reality, where the buildings are bathed in a silvery wash resembling moonlight and her photos seem to glow from within. And though it's easy to become absorbed in the stylized, sublime beauty of the photography, her writing also demands attention.
It's almost the opposite of her formal house pictures--like prose snapshots from a point & shoot, but still with her photographer's skill in framing and shaping the raw material. A good travel writer, like a good photographer, makes us see things for ourselves--they show, they don't tell, and Sorlien is adept at showing us everything from landscapes to people to animals with a great sense of humor and sense of the significant bit of detail or dialogue.
Out west, Sorlien introduces us to a guy who shoots rattlesnakes and freezes them in their final postures. On automobile-free Mackinac Island we see a band of big, tool-belted construction workers dwarfing their bicycles which they leave piled outside the bar they hit for a "drink for the road and a six-pack for the boat." Great stuff! And in the leisurely fashion of Least Heat-Moon in "Blue Highways," the fifty vignettes accumulate until, in the end, she makes you feel you've made her journey with her.
I love the way this book works. Strange places and pictures recast us in their own images, and Sorlien's transcendental house portraits are so beautiful as to make us painfully aware of the pervasive, intensely consequential loss in our built environment. Her chipper tales from the road subtly take a different emotional route, calling our attention and thought to the problem with entertaining good humor and grace.
A Gorgeous Love Letter to American Houses.......2002-12-21
This is the fascinating tale, told through pictures and words, of one woman's odyssey, looking for -- and finding -- those houses that best illustrate the regional diversity that is too quickly disappearing from America. Sorlien's beautiful photographs manage to be nostalgic and contemporary at the same time, and her crisp narrative provides the perfect accompaniment. Highly recommended.
Book Description
This beautifully illustrated book examines the whole of Hogarth's career, from his beginnings as a young and ambitious engraver in the 1720s to his rise to fame as a painter and printmaker in the 1730s and 1740s, and the crystallization of his aesthetic theories in the 1753 treatise The Analysis of Beauty. Where previous publications have concentrated on just a part of his career, this book examines every aspect; his remarkable canvases, ranging from elegant conversation pieces to salacious brothel scenes, his vibrant drawings and sketches, and the engraved works for which he is perhaps most famous are all included.
Book Description
Rake's Progress, Harlot's Progress, Ilustrations for Hudibras, Before and After, Beer Street, and Gin Lane, 96 more. Commentary by Sean Shesgreen.
Customer Reviews:
Everyone should know Hogarth.......2007-05-14
Hogarth is the best. His rich images of the moral underbelly of London are as resonant today as they ever were. The level of draftsmanship is high. The many symbolic details are superb. The plotlines combine moral outrage with lurid vouyerism with smirking satire - Bret Easton Ellis should have spent forty years as a Hogarth scholar before attempting to write his first book. This edition is cheap and large, with commentary that is a pleasure to read. I recommend it to anyone.
engraving of hogarth.......2006-02-25
this book is pretty awesome, it contains a lot of hogarth's popular print series and is an oversized book, which i guess could be a good or bad thing. i thought it was pretty awesome. if you like hogarth and dont have a lot of money, get this book, cause its like 14 dollars or something. all of the dover books are good in general i guess
Quality Reproductions and Insight into a Bygone Age.......2000-02-04
The large size of the pages (11X14)allows the reader to appreciate the quality and detail of Hogarth's work. Beyond the artistic merit of the engravings, I have found them to be of great value in understanding England of the 1700's. As it is said, "a picture is worth a thousand words". This is especially true with Hogarth, who was as much a humorist and social commentator as he was an artist. Sean Shesgreen provides the (absolutely) necessary background and explanitory information to understand the pictures.
Product Description
Reproductions of pictures, drawings and prints by William Hogarth in the possession of Samuel Ireland. Published in 1794 as an individual volume. Second volume subsequently published in 1799. Fifty-seven plates, some aquatint, one folding.
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Very Sneaky Andy Capp
Reggie Smythe
Manufacturer: Ballantine Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
 Andy Capp
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ASIN: 0449126307
Release Date: 1983-04-12 |
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Moozie's Cow Wisdom For Life's Little Beefs (Moozie's Cow Wisdom)
Ted Dreier
Manufacturer: Best of Friends
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
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Self-Help & Psychology
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ASIN: 0966226801 |
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Flickers: An Illustrated Celebration of 100 Years of Cinema
Gilbert Adair
Manufacturer: Faber & Faber
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
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| Movies
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Performing Arts
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ASIN: 0571173098 |
Book Description
This digital document is an article from Cineaste, published by Cineaste Publishers, Inc. on March 22, 1996. The length of the article is 486 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.
Citation Details
Title: Flickers: An Illustrated Celebration of 100 Years of Cinema. (book reviews)
Author: Thomas McGonigle
Publication:
Cineaste (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 22, 1996
Publisher: Cineaste Publishers, Inc.
Volume: v22
Issue: n2
Page: p61(1)
Article Type: Book Review
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Bryan White: The Right Place
Bryan White
Manufacturer: Warner Bros Pubns
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 0769221122 |
Book Description
This album-matching folio contains five bonus titles from White's debut release. Selections include: Between Now and Forever * Blindhearted * Eugene You Genius * A Hundred and One * I'm Not Supposed to Love You Anymore * Look at Me Now * Nickel in the Well * On Any Given Night * Rebecca Lynn * Sitting on Go and more.
Book Description
Beginners will discover in these pages endless inspiration, comprehensive information, and fabulous color photos. Thirty-five projects, many with templates, range from practical (a Dotted Horse Utensil Holder) to whimsical (a clock that doesn’t tell time) to Holiday Easter “eggs” and splendid Christmas ornaments. “The results are gorgeous.”—Chicago Tribune.
Customer Reviews:
Creating beautiful gourds.......2007-06-11
As a novice in crafting with gourds this book gave me all the information from choosing a gourd to cutting, staining or painting, and creating texture to a gourd. Worth the money for anyone starting out on gourd crafting. Excellent resorce.
Awesomely good stuff.......2006-09-02
Awesome book! All around very detailed directions & photos for many beautiful projects. Plenty of inspiration to go around too, take a technique & expand. Wonderful book!
The most thorough introduction to gourd crafting that's out .......2004-08-28
This is the first book I purchased on the way to becoming a gourd crafter--I chose it not only because of the unusual and beautiful designs, but for Dyan Peterson's easy and encouraging approach/tone which other reviewers have pointed out. For me,the most valuable suggestion from this book has been to "branch out" and try unusual designs. Dyan Peterson's style (earthtones, natural designs and embellishments) is what originally attracted me. I'm not one for santas and cute pumpkins--these projects are somewhat more art than craft-oriented. I highly recommend this to seasoned gourd crafters who want to try something new, or to artists like myself who are interested in painting, sculpture and pottery and are looking for a new medium (an addicting one at that!) to experiment with. As Dyan Peterson would say, Happy Gourd Days!
A GREAT book on the art of "Gourdology".......2003-02-18
This was the very first book that I bought on Gourds and it gave me the inspiration and confidence to begin in the medium. Dyan's instructions are clear and thorough. I highly recommend this book!!
Beautiful Book!.......2002-12-02
For artist that want to try their hand at gourd art, this is a beautifully illustrated book. Artists are very visual , and this one will motivate you visually to get started or give you more ideas to create your own works of art.
Book Description
Our super-speed, electronically driven workplace has begun eroding our ability to talk and, what's more, to listen. Yet we must all keep presenting ourselves and our ideas verbally, in person, to make that final sale or get ahead. That means you need new verbal and visual approaches to everything from giving a presentation, handling a client, making an impact at a meeting, or just selling yourself.
Sonya Hamlin is one of the country's leading communication experts. She tackles the new issues in the workplace, rewriting her previous best-selling How to Talk So People Listen to provide a host of new techniques for getting what you want at work today. She covers all your workplace communication needs to discover and return to every time you have to present yourself or your ideas.
This book is written for everyone, from the entry-level employee to the executive. Hamlin delivers groundbreaking insights and solutions to some of today's major communication issues at work: negotiating the generation gaps, integrating a multicultural workforce, organizing your message and making it visual, and understanding what motivates today's audiences. She provides unique, innovative tools in an informal, practical style. This is an invaluable resource for achieving one's goals through skillful, compelling communication techniques.
Customer Reviews:
A Desk Reference on the Topic of Speaking and Communication .......2007-10-02
I've tried to read everything written on the topic of speaking and communication skills, since I'm a professional speaker and sales trainer. I've fogotten a lot more than I have remembered, but Sonja's book is one I go back to on a regular basis. It's readable, where many are not. It's also full of sound, tactical and easy to implement advice and it covers all the bases on this topic.
How to Talk So People Listen: Connecting in Today's Workplace.......2006-01-31
Sonya's book does an excellent job of identifying the different communication styles and strategies between Generation X and Y and baby boomers, all of whom are working together in today's diverse organizations. Yet the fundamental message is about the importance of face-to-face interactions and "How to Talk So People Listen" details simply and clearly the essentials of effective communication whether talking one-to-one or presenting to a room full of people. The book underscores the importance of listening and provides an outstanding section on leading successful meetings. "How to Talk So People Listen" is a practical guide for thinking strategically about a range of communication interactions. This book is a tremendous reference for anyone who values the art and skill of effective communications.
"Sonya has done it again!!.......2006-01-28
"Sonya has done it again!! Sonya Hamlin, the communicator's communicator, tells everyone what she has long taught the pros. Written in clear format and style that itself makes her point, Sonya Hamlin talks to us. As we read, we smile, we scribble notes, and, boy, do we learn, even those who thought they already knew. Insightful, wise, intensely practical, unfailingly on target and a joy to read. Bravo! A must read for anyone who works and must therefore talk."
-Heidi Miller, Chief Executive Officer of Treasury and Securities Services JP MorganChase
Great Tips -- Easy to Read.......2006-01-27
"What I especially enjoyed is that this book has something for everyone. Baby boomers, Generation X'ers and Millennials will learn how best to communicate with their own and different generations. Organized individuals will appreciate the clear structure that includes tools for planning ahead, while those that prefer spontaneous conversation will be better equipped to navigate through uncharted waters. There are great tips for how to improve everything from one on one conversation to large presentations in a friendly or hostile environment. My daughter is taking a course in managerial communication at college and I would love for her professor to see and use this book. We all can become better communicators by reading How To Talk So People Listen.
How Tto Talk So People Listen: Connecting in Today's Workplace.......2006-01-26
"Between the covers of this book, Sonya Hamlin has covered everything a person needs to know about how to communicate effectively in our electronic age. Whether you're at entry level, in middle management, an entrepreneur, starting your own business, or a senior executive in a Fortune 100 boardroom, Sonya's comprehensive analysis of how we understand one another will prove indespensible to anyone who wants to get ahead."
Marcy Syms, CEO, SYMS Corp
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- Four Little Ballerinas Sticker Paper Dolls
- Giftwraps by Artists: French Provincial
- Hakob's Gospels: The Life And Work of an Armenian Artist of the Sixteenth Century (Sam Fogg)
- Herman Treasury V
- History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)
- Hound of The Far Side ®
- How Artists See Animals : Mammal, Fish, Bird, Reptile
- Quoting Caravaggio: Contemporary Art, Preposterous History
- Interfaces: Women, Autobiography, Image, Performance
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