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The Woodcut Artist's Handbook: Techniques and Tools for Relief Printmaking (Woodcut Artist's Handbook: Techniques & Tools for Relief Printmaking)
 List Price: Price: $19.77 You Save: $10.18 (34%) DescriptionPraise for the first edition: "An indispensable guide for those who make art out of the contrast between light and dark. And, it's a sheer pleasure for everyone else, thanks to its many wonderful illustrations." "Walker's instruction is so clear and well organized that this handbook is perfect for the beginner." The history of woodcuts goes back more than a thousand years. Working carefully and with great precision, the woodcut artist carves a mirror image of a design on wood or other suitable material. The design is then inked and pressed against paper. The technique allows the artist to create an almost unlimited number of impressions of the same work. The precision of the work and the ability of the artist to create multiple impressions allow many fine woodcut artists to create pieces at a reasonable price, which an average collector can afford. The Woodcut Artist's Handbook provides the basics of this craft with a detailed analysis of its tools and media. This improved second edition features two new chapters that teach artists step by step how to make an engraving and linocut. Artists can improve and develop considerable skill in this art by following these instructions and the author's professional tips. Beginners and advanced woodcutters and collectors will gain a deeper understanding of and appreciation for this craft and art. This profusely illustrated book is ideal for artists, printmakers, designers and collectors. Customer Reviewswhat 1 would xpecti bought this book for 1 reason: to learn the terminology and the names of the tools used in woodcut/engraving so that i would be able to shop for said items without finding myself at the mercy of an art store clerk. to that end this book served its purpose. the rest of the information contained here is obvious to the point of being self-explanatory. if you have ever had an art course in elementary school or beyond you are probably familiar with the basic concepts behind relief printmaking and you are not likely to find anything new here. to be fair, the author states that the best way to learn these techniques is to practice and to observe the work of other artists. there are some really nice examples of the work of some remarkable wood-/linocut artists and engravers peppered throughout as well as toward the back of the book, but i cant help but to point out that the title is a little bit misleading. handbook? exactly how one would use this as some sort of ongoing reference escapes me. it is, at best, a competent - if not exhaustively thorough - introduction. Exactly what is should be... Thank you Mr. Walker. I'd have given 4-1/2 stars if possible. This book is exactly as advertised by it's title. Very readable and concise with clear illustrations. Understanding that this book is not a pretentious compendium of the entire history of woodcuts will increase your appreciation of what is presented. I have 30-years experience in printmaking, and found this book well worth the read. The Woodcut Artist's Handbook George Walker's Handbook is an excellent, enthusiastic introduction to relief printmaking. Although he favors engraving over woodcut he presents the basics of both and then takes the reader on through chapters on materials, tools, the creation of both woodcuts and engravings, papers and ink, printing, and an interesting section on editions. The art is placed in the historical context but he does point out those who are really interested in woodcuts should look at Rebecca Salter's Japanese Woodblock Printing. (I enthusiastically concur. They make a fine pair of books on the subject.) The book is well illustrated for a small, introductory work. Seek larger format works if you want more breadth for woodcuts. However, he is very even handed and does have a good deal on contemporary work (and writes about it, too). There is a nice glossary, a good basic bibliography (although as Walker says many of the works are out of print), a brief biography of some of the major artists, a list of resoruces and organizations (with some email addresses), and an index. All in all, for the aspiring woodcut artist this is an excellent introduction. The illustrations alone make it worth having. If you are interested in ukiyo-e, get Salter's book, too. Sandy NOT Missing in Action This is in response to the Jeffery C. Chase review in which he incorrectly states that the work of Antonio Frasconi and Leonard Baskin were not mentioned in the Woodcut Artist's Handbook. They were mentioned and their work would have been reproduced in the book as well if the publisher had been granted reproduction rights. Frasconi's work is referred to on page 20 and The Complete Prints of Leonard Baskin by Alan Fern and Judith O'Sullivan (1984) is suggested reading on page 150. We tried to include as many artists as possible but because of copyright restrictions and limited resources we could not include everyone. Thank you for your comments. Missing in Action How any book claiming to cover woodcut prints could fail to mention the works of Antonio Frasconi and Leonard Baskin, yet show half-baked attempts at wood engraving, or champion Barry Moser's soul-less technique as "mastery" is fundamentally lacking. While I thought the love of the medium did show through, and the coverage of the tools and techniques was sound, I think many lesser artists were mentioned, and without these two, it yields an anemic visual source for the interested artist.
George W. Bush on God and Country: The President Speaks Out About Faith, Principle, and Patriotism
 List Price: $12.99 DescriptionInspired by a discussion on Bush’s Christianity during a White House briefing after September 11, 2001, Allegiance Press editor Thomas Freiling decided to examine Bush’s faith in God. The result is George W. Bush on God and Country. During his research, Freiling discovered that media perception of Bush’s faith is just wrong. He writes "[Bush] goes to great lengths to define the limits of his public office, in terms of his faith-based principles. He uses the Bible and prayer to find comfort and help, not to condemn or discriminate. Most importantly, his religious beliefs are what drives his ‘compassionate conservative’ policies on issues like AIDS and his faith-based initiatives to help the poor and needy." Freiling believes that Bush is "a president who believes in the God of the Bible, and his son, Jesus Christ. He believes in the power prayer, and that all men are created equal by God. He believes that the Bible command us to love our neighbor. He believes that evil exists in the world, that freedom is our God-given right, and that as Americans we have a duty to protect the rights of all people to be free." For an in depth understanding of Bush’s policies decisions, his vision of America, and the role God plays in his life, one need only read George W. Bush on God and Country.Customer ReviewsGEORGE W. BUSHI BELIEVE THAT GEORGE W. BUSH WILL GO DOWN IN HISTORY AS ONE OF OUR GREATEST PRESIDENTS. Let's review the BOOK and not the President It's kind of amusing that people have reviewed the book and probably never read it. They just see that Bush wrote it and gave it one star. People must have really sad lives when they get pleasure of giving a bad review for the book because they don't like Bush. He does have a very strong faith and the book is a good read. I would tell anyone to read it unless they are a closeminded liberal who can't see past politics and read a book. Makes Jesus Look Like Gheghis Khan Wonderful book written by a half blind emancipator of people, Bush tells the history of his clan, which is said to be a roving tribe of yokels from Nuthrembra that somehow found its way to a small town in the middle of nowhere. In this book he reveals that he had fantasies about a flying contraption out in his home town of Marfa Texas, that he fostered an "angry" attitude at his imaginary pet, and that he was once said to be the son of a witch doctor named Klaus. In a remarkable passage he also speaks about how he was touched by god after stumbling upon a discarded piece of trash in a dumpster near a train track after a drunken binge. I almost wept at his confession. He then goes on to state how he became interested in politics, after being sent to prison for a check fraud charge, and intervening between two angry convicts fighting over toothpicks. Preaching the word of the lord was his business in jail, where he gained a few converts, namely crooked, rough nose scalawags and oil execs. After numerous failed jobs, brushes with the law and ordinary day jobs (including selling broken eggs), his father ushered him into the state race at Texas where he won by the hand of Jesus. Never had Texas seen so much amiable additions to the wall at the State capital until he took office, it is said to this day a portrait of "Tabrutha", his aunt, is still on the wall. He quotes passages from the bible that I didn't even know existed and his speeches are humbling. A wonderful read, created by think tanks and bible bumping bumpkins, influenced by the hand of god himself, I suggest you pick this up along with some beer at the local Wal-Mart and have your head examined after reading it because it is so spiritually enlightening. Bush probably reads the 5 star reviews and laughs at your gullibility Would'nt it be a better world if this nut actually followed the teaching of Jesus? Just think about the people in New Orleans. When they were starving and their city was under water little Bush was on vacation. On the other hand Jesus fed, and cured the poor. I understand why people think he is tough on terror if you watch the nightly news. The truth is far from the news you see everynight. The majority of the 9-11 families along with member's of the CIA, scholars,respected politicians in other countries as well as millions of americans know that 9-11 was carried out by our own govt. ( see my reviews for the books,The New Pearl Harbor,and 9-11 Inside Job) Now I dont want to give little Bush the credit for this because we all know he probably cant even tie his own shoes. Informed people know that the president really has barely no power at all. The country is really run behind the scenes. He is just a PR man speaking for a currupt Oligarchy that has fooled us into believing we live in a democracy. I know you are laughing, but think about this for a second. Over 90% of americans are against sending our jobs and industry overseas. Over 90% would like our borders to be secure. And nearly everyone wants the oil barons to stop price gouging are fuel. If we lived in a democracy we would have our way. Their is real proof that the bush family supported the Nazi's before, during, and after ww2. (namely Prescott Bush, and George Herbert Walker) Bush is not really a pro lifer. At home he talks the talk. However the Bush family(as well as other presidents have supported population control in other countries) He only uses religion to fool people into voting for him. He also is a member of Bohemian Grove, and Skull and Bones. Both of these institutions have large ties to the occult.( so much for him being a christian) And on a funny note He leaked National Security Information to a gay prostitute( Jeff Gannon) Now we know what he means by Mandate. LOL I hope I didnt offend anybody, We all really need to wake up. It doesnt matter if we are Right or left, Christian or Atheist. They are not looking out for any of us. If not next time there is a major terror atack we will go running to little bush so that he can protect us by taking away our freedom of speech, by more domestic spying, by a martial law police state. Than he will be the dictator that he said he wishes he could be. We will be cannon fodder so that he can invade more countries. You will wish you paid better attention. It will be too late for all of us. not "rarely" but FREQUENTLY goes to church No matter what you think about this President, or that his opinion may differ from yours...one cannot say (as a review recently did) that this man "rarely goes to church." In respect for the President... and people protecting him... I will say that when the prez is in D.C. (more weeks out of the year than he is not) he goes to church...how do I know this? I have been there, worshipping with him. I cannot tell you what is in his heart when he is praying or taking communion...just as he cannot tell you what is in mine...or any of us guess what is in yours. I may not have voted for the guy...but we do our country a better service to disagree with respect than to paint each other as inhuman. I used to hate it, when visiting Evengelical churches to hear Clinton referred to as the "devil," and on that same vein refuse to brand anyone else like that. With that, we all have the right, especially as Americans, to have our opinions and expres those, but I feel we all do our country a better service by respecting all of God's children...all of us.
George Herbert Walker Bush: A Photographic Profile
 List Price: Price: $19.74 You Save: $20.21 (51%) DescriptionGeorge Herbert Walker Bush: A Photographic Profile chronicles Bush's life and career, beginning with his childhood, military service, marriage, and early postings in government service, Valdez presents in colorful and dramatic detail a behind-the-scenes look at life in the White House and offers intriguing glimpses into the personal side of Bush's presidency. 249 photos, 207 in color.Customer ReviewsAn Insider's View of the Presidency of George BushI think Dave Valdez, President Bush's Official White House photographer, did an outstanding job depicting President Bush, the statesman, the family man, and the friend, beautifully in his book of pictures and very few words. Dave Valdez captures it all: from vital moments in world affairs, to lighter family times--all the while gaining an insight into George Bush, our 41st President. A wonderful coffee table book and gift book.
The Leadership Genius of George W. Bush: 10 Common Sense Lessons from the Commander-in-Chief
 List Price: Price: $15.61 You Save: $7.34 (32%) DescriptionPraise for The LEADERSHIP GENIUS of GEORGE W. BUSH"Finally, a fun-to-read book about George W. Bush that details the secrets to his success!" "Political journalists love graduate student intelligence, the ability to make clever allusions in seminars, and in 1999—2000 they hassled George W. Bush for not having it. They didnt realize what this book succinctly displays: that the President has something far more important–CEO intelligence, the ability to ask tough questions, garner essential information, and make discerning decisions. Such intelligence can be fostered and honed, and this book shows how." "Put aside politics and read this book right away for its true wisdom and concrete advice about leadership. The authors have done a brilliant job explaining the leadership style that makes this President so effective. Any leader can learn from the philosophy, strategy, and tactics in this book." "Thompson and Ware make a compelling case that this President who ‘loves to be underestimated has a highly effective approach to leadership that is humane, direct, and at times, truly transformational. Many in business today could benefit from reading this book." "Carolyn Thompson and James Ware have it right . . . leadership is about what one is, not just what one does. About character, not just charisma . . . about credibility, not just credentials. This timely account of The Leadership Genius of George W. Bush will truly encourage and inspire readers." Customer ReviewsA Must-Read For W FansIf you are a fan of Bush, you owe it to yourself to get this book. It will tell you everything you ever wanted to hear. They Overestimated Him One can only imagine how embarassed the authors are at this point in time (2008). They should have given Boy Bush a few more years in the saddle before she threw the word "genius" his way, and decided to present his obvious weaknesses as "strengths." But like so many other self-delusionals, they were probably in thrall to "The Decider" after 9/11 scared them senseless, and absolutely giddy when he heroically landed on the USS Abraham Lincoln. But he was always an intellectually incurious, stubbornly self-righteous moron more than willing to surround himself with yes men instead of talent, and while remaining devoid of any real understanding of or respect for the US Constitution and the rule of law. To say nothing of our military, which he has used to lay waste to Iraq in what can only be described as a vanity war. The smirking chimp will occupy the bottom rung of the presidential ratings ladder forever. Part Biography, Part Case Study "The Leadership Genius Of George W. Bush" is a rare combination of biography and business school case study. This book centers on the study of characteristics of George W. Bush's ten leadership qualities and how the reader can apply them to his own life. From the perspective of a business case study, I found Bush's discipline to be inspiring. In his discipline to reserve time for exercise I find affirmation of my own practices. In his discipline in leaving work at a regular time I find a tremendous challenge. Lessons in Bush's leadership are drawn form episodes and issues encountered in his life. From these we gather an insight into his life story. I often evaluate books by whether it alters my view of things. This one meets that test. The lessons of leadership are causing me to rethink some of my own practices. The stories of George W. Bush's life have heightened my respect for him. Finally a leadership book with how to do it! There are so many wonderful leaders out there and many books about what they do. Oh yes, this book is about what Goerge W. does but most important for me, it tells step by step how I can be disciplined like he is and develop my personal core values and hold people accountable, etc. If you want to enhance your ability to lead - read this book. Mine is covered with notes and I bought one for each of my staff! Commonsense Approach to Leadership I am an avid reader of biographies and this book provided a biographical sketch of President Bush's lifestyle and then used that foundation to show how his management skills transformed his life. I grabbed a pencil and highlighter half-way into the first chapter and began writing in the margins. I liked this book because I could open to any page and find a nugget of information with a down to earth example. Some of the examples were just real funny and actually made me laugh out loud. Then after reading the first few chapters, I realized that this book was not about President Bush's politics (although there was some strategies revealed) or about his faith (although his personal convictions are the heart of his core values) or even about his IQ level (his emotional intelligence is recognized as highly intuitive). This was a book was about how an average person can become the leader they want to be. I finished the book quickly from a purely biographical point of view and now am going back over each chapter to concentrate on the leadership competencies and how I can learn from the examples. The authors know what they are talking about but they also made it real easy for the reader to put into practice the lessons that need to be learned. After reading this book, I also came to appreciate and admire President Bush and how his personal discipline is one of the timeless principles of his leadership. I am glad that I read this book at this time in history.
The Ithaqua Cycle: The Wind-Walker of the Icy Wastes (Call of Cthulhu Fiction)
 List Price: $12.95 DescriptionThis chilling cycle book includes thirteen tales related to Ithaqua, the Wind-Walker, collected together for the first time. Ithaqua was created by August Derleth and is based upon the terrible winter spirits, or Wendigo, of Native North American mythology. Includes stories by August Derleth, Brian Lumley, Algernon Blackwood, Joseph Payne Brennan, and others. A perfect book for those cold winter nights.This book is part of an expanding collection of Cthulhu Mythos horror fiction and related topics. Call of Cthulhu fiction focuses on single entities, concepts, or authors significant to readers and fans of H.P. Lovecraft. Customer ReviewsAlso known as the Derleth CycleIf you are reading this right now, you owe August Derleth a debt of gratitude. That is, if you enjoy Lovecraftian fiction, it is probably due to Derleth's efforts to keep it in print and widely read. This is certainly an inestimable service and one for which I appreciate him greatly. His writing is another matter entirely. This collection starts off with one of the best weird stories ever, "The Wendigo" by Algernon Blackwood. A deadly creature in the Canadian hinterland issues a siren call, summoning those who hear it to run alongside it in the air, and in the process, stealing the hearer's humanity. This concept is brought to life by atmospheric detail and ruminations on the cowering of men's souls when confronted with the vastness of the unknowable North. This is a masterpiece, recognized even by HP Lovecraft himself. The next three stories are Derleth's work. Perhaps something about the Wendigo legend caught his fancy - perhaps he just saw an opening to be exploited. In any case, he created a mythos deity "Ithaqua" to be part of the Lovecraft pantheon that would fulfill the duties of the wendigo spirit. His first two stories in this book are the same, "The Thing that Walked on the Wind" and "The Snow Thing". They deal with "cultus interruptus", intruding on a deity's private worship and incurring that wrath. But of course, the trespasser has enough time to write a testimony before being gathered into the great beyond. These are certainly not his worst work; "Beyond the Threshold" would give that title a run for its money. Derleth descends to a new low in pulpishness while shilling for his own publishing press - THE OUTSIDER AND OTHERS is mentioned along with fan-favorite mythos tome THE NECRNOMICON as a source of forbidden knowledge. Why? Because Derleth was trying to sell his own press's copies! Well, a guy's gotta make a buck... In both this and "Dweller in the Darkness", Derleth shills his own books within the story and alternates between mythos baddies Ithaqua and Nyarlathotep as the actual source of the evil occurrences. As editor Robert Proce points out, many of Derleth's stories seem to be put together post haste as if he couldn't decide which Lovecraftian qualities to throw into the story. The collection would have been better selecting only the first Ithaqua story and just making an apology for Derleth and moving on. That being said, the rest of the book, which builds on the foundation Derleth erected, is pretty good. Lumley has an entry "Born of the Winds", which is a rewrite of Derleth's original Ithaqua atory but with real character this time. Although the outcome was inevitable, I found the story engaging. "Spawn of the North" is a wendigo story involving a mountain man and a Texan in the Yukon, executing frontier justice against a corrupt mining company and trying to escape the bounty on their heads. In "Jendick's Swamp", Ithaqua is an Indian wind god without the arctic connotations, allowing the story to be set further south. This one was entertaining if for no other reason than variety. There are a few other stories with the same idea (Ithaqua as wind god), one involving an occult society and one with WWI fighter pilots. Excepting only Derleth, the tales in this collection are quite good, with a variety of characters, locations, and motivations (and I'll even grant that Derleth's first was seminal). Robert Price's notations were also valuable in helping to understand how Derleth wrote, which was interesting in itself. My only complaint about the volume as a whole is that Price often interjects comments about Biblical higher criticism as he does his editor's notes. Why? The connection seems torturous at best. I don't expect to hear an evaluation of the Cthulhu Mythos in a sermon and I really don't expect to read a discussion on higher criticism when reading about the Cthulhu Mythos. Sometimes these collections are better if you don't read the editor's notes first. Well, caveat emptor! i have seen the wind, and it's cold enough for me this book opens with blackwood's great story: the wendigo. B is the master of the setting, noone can create the background and atmosphere like him. a very well written story from Brennan here. and Meloff's story is also an interesting read. derleth is at his best here. i don''t care that much for the guy, have never considered him to be HPL's great successor or anything, but he knows how to write, and i have always considered his story about Ithaqua to be his best contribution. the rest of the stories are well written. i don't think any of chaosium's anthologies contains of so much good writing than this. but good is not great. and the rest of the stories never turns out to be really good. the suspence killed by irrelevant writing going on for too long, mostly. sad. but the book is still wort reading Walker George News
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