F&W Publications
Antique Trader antiques and collectibles price guide 2007, 23d ed.
This longstanding reference, begun humbly in the 1970s, now features 11,000 items, illustrated with 5,000 color photos. Issued annually, with all new entries, this guide offers brief descriptions and price information on items in the major categories of collecting — ceramics, glass, furniture — as well as several dozen specialty categories — e.g. firearms, kitchenware, paperweights, signs, and soda fountain and ice cream collectibles, among others. New to this edition: eyewear, Foxy Grandpa collectibles, lipstick tubes, snowmen, Syrocowood, and Harris Strong ceramic designs. Editor Husfloen is a well-seasoned antiques expert and a long-time editor with Antique Trader publications. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Armed America; portraits of gun owners in their homes.
In the summer of 2006, photographer Cassidy traveled the US photographing gun owners in their homes. The subjects of the 100 full-page portraits are as varied in age and lifestyle as they are in their reasons for owning one or many guns — among them fun, competition, professional necessity, protection against criminals, protection against the government, nostalgia, investment, and "they make a nice lamp." Oversize:12x9.25 inches. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Artist's & graphic designer's market, 2007.
This reference for artists hoping to establish a career in fine art, illustration, cartooning or graphic design lists contact information for over 1,900 art markets, including greeting card companies, magazine and book publishers, galleries, art fairs, and ad agencies. The listings include pay scales and tips from art directors. This annual edition contains advice from art professionals, such as Louise Bourgeois, Christoph Niemann, Bob McLeod and Steven Diamant, as well as from successful freelancers. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Big art, small canvas; paint easier, better & faster with small oils.
Washor, an art teacher and painter, describes how to create paintings of still lifes and landscapes on smaller scales. Many color images illustrate techniques relating to the characteristics of color and three-dimensional composition. She also details the tools needed, how to create a palette, and other general tips, as well as concepts relating to perspective, geometric forms, and scaling down. Demonstrations walk readers through several projects and show each stage of the image. There is no bibliography. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Everyday biblical literacy; the essential guide to biblical allusions in art, literature, and life.
Having written about biblical themes in some of his many previous books, Florida-based author Lang here explains the people, places, events, and phrases of the Bible that find their way into popular culture. He presents them alphabetically within sections of people, places, and things; and words and phrases. There is no index or cross-referencing. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Lessons from a lifetime of watercolor painting.
New Jersey resident Voorhees has been painting for some 50 years, and has taught watercolor and owned a gallery for 25 years. He offers a how-to book for art enthusiasts interested in mastering the challenging medium of watercolor. Coverage includes materials and supplies basics, an overview of watercolor techniques, and step-by- step directions on how to paint specific subject matter — skies, water, flowers, trees and grass, dunes, light, shadow, people, porches, snow, and architecture. Illustrated throughout with full-color photographs and reproductions. Binding is hardcover with enclosed spiral. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Pen & ink with watercolor.
Using the classic method of drawing with a crow quill pen and India ink, Olson introduces students to the art of pen-and-ink drawings accented with watercolor. Students are guided by hands-on exercises through lessons on mastering the pen and adding color to drawings. The guide includes 12 step-by-step demonstrations for creating landscapes, flowers, portraits, animals, buildings and interior scenes. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Photographer's market, 2007.
This is the 30th annual edition of this directory for professional photographers seeking contact info for commercial, trade, and news publications; galleries; stock photo agencies; art fairs (new to this edition); and photo contests. The majority of the 1,800 listings are for the US and Canadian markets; some represent the international market as well. Other materials include articles and interviews advising novices on building and selling their body of work, as well as listings of grants, organizations, websites, and publications that help career photographers. Listings are indexed separately by geography, subject, and name. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
The secret life of logos; behind the scenes with top designers.
In this collection of words and works by 70 designers, readers get a good idea of what it takes to produce 160 logos that meet the mark as design elements while satisfying the inner needs of the aforesaid designers and their clients. Samples include all their permutations from a squiggle on the back of a napkin to the finished product, and include commentary on what it takes to produce each in a highly competitive industry. The materials are sorted mostly into industry segments and the index is invaluable for finding specifics, but simply paging through will provide plenty of information and tips on working with, rather than around, clients. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
