And now the developer of the Gelli Plate, Joan Bess, has released a new book Gelli Plate Printing: Mixed-Media Monoprinting Without a Press
. Consider this the definitive guide to Gelli Plate printing in terms of instruction, ideas, and projects.
. Consider this the definitive guide to Gelli Plate printing in terms of instruction, ideas, and projects. 
I asked Joan to share a bit about how the development of the Gelli Plate came about and she had this to share with the readers of The Altered Page:
Years ago I fell in love with gelatin printing and the fascinating range of monotypes it creates. I loved everything about the process...except the gelatin! Too many negatives for me. So I looked for a convenient, permanent, durable, shelf-stable gelatin-like replacement. It didn't exist! The obvious answer was to find a way to create the monoprinting plate I was obsessed with having.
The pivotal moment came when I invited my friend. Lou Ann Gleason, a seasoned businesswoman with virtually no art experience, to my studio to print on gelatin. She LOVED it! When I proposed joining forces to find a way to make a better printing plate - she immediately said "YES"! She could envision so many people wanting this!
We formed our company, Gelli Arts, LLC - and a year later, launched our Gel Printing Plate. Thanks to Nancy Kelly, our social media expert, word traveled quickly across the Internet and Gelli printing spread like wildfire! When Tonia Jenny, from North Light Books, approached me and asked if I was interested in writing a 'techniques' book about Gelli printing, I jumped at the opportunity! And here it is!
We formed our company, Gelli Arts, LLC - and a year later, launched our Gel Printing Plate. Thanks to Nancy Kelly, our social media expert, word traveled quickly across the Internet and Gelli printing spread like wildfire! When Tonia Jenny, from North Light Books, approached me and asked if I was interested in writing a 'techniques' book about Gelli printing, I jumped at the opportunity! And here it is!
In the book, Joan introduces a series of approaches that will take your printing to another level. She reviews stencils, masks, rubber and foam stamps, natural materials, rubbing plates, rollers, rubber bands, tape, contact paper, molding paste, gel medium resist, dimensional paint, and so much more.
In addition, the book includes a contributor gallery of art showing how different artists use the Gelli Plate. I am honored to have been asked by Joan to be part of that group and I created The Climb.
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GIVEAWAY
Joan was kind enough to provide me with a signed copy of the book for a giveaway. If you would like to have a chance to win, please leave a comment on this post to be entered into the pool. Comments will close end of day on Sunday 10/5. The winner will be posted and contacted by email -- so be sure to leave your email address. Good luck!
GIVEAWAY is now closed. Congratulations to Michelle Frae Cummings on winning a signed copy of Gelli Plate Printing!
GIVEAWAY is now closed. Congratulations to Michelle Frae Cummings on winning a signed copy of Gelli Plate Printing!
248 comments:
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This looks like a great book. I love my Gelli plate. I have been wanting a 3x5 plate, but am having trouble sourcing it locally.
Oh, pick me, pick me, please! I've been hooked on mono-printing since your workshop, LOL.
I never tried the Gelli plate. It would be a great motivator to do it at last.
wow, I'm in love with my Gelli Plates, how great would it be to have your book Joan!
Love my Gelli Plates, but would love to know more about things to use and how to layer and such. This book would be a fantastic jumping off point. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
I would love to have this book. My Gelli plate is waiting for me to dive in!
I recently got a Gelli plate and I love it! It would be great to have a book to help me out! I've been winging it, lol. Thanks so much for the chance!
Nancy Y
Oh yes please, I would love one, I am very new to Gelli Plate printing.
I can only dream of having a "real" Gelli plate. I rigged up a hack...and I am intrigued by the whole process. I'd love to have this.
I had a student recommend this type of printing. I have been meaning to learn how to use this technique and art supply. I would love this book, so I could learn the process. I'd share it with my art students too!!! Thanks so much for this giveaway...it's a winner!!! My contact is: Stmaraz@aol.com. Thanks, Seth ; )
Oooh wow a book to go with the plate, how perfect.
Thanks for the opportunity to win it, would love to try some of the fab techniques that I know will be inside!!
Sam xx
Oh yes! I would love this book, and I'm so happy that it's out.
Congratulations on having your work included in this wonderful book! Thank you for the opportunity to win a copy. Deblspinks@gmail.com
What a wonderful individual piece of art. Not just saying this because of you signing book, just really love the art.
I need to use mine more regularly but sometimes get stuck.
Well done!
I've been wanting to get my hands on this book! Thank you for the chance to win it!! :)
Phenis2031 at yahoo dot com
That was interesting, to learn how the Gelli plate came about. I would so love to win the book so I could learn more techniques.
Laurie2287gmailcom
i have often wondered how the Gelli plate came about. Thanks for sharing.
I have one Gelli plate but I really need a bigger one - and I need to learn more "tricks" to using it.
geneblack AT gmail dOt CoM
I would love the chance to win this book. I am totally in love with the Gelli plate and what you can do with it. It is so versatile!
Yes please - count me in!!
Won't I be having my fingers double-crossed until the draw! Difficult to keyboard with them that way! Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Love my gelli plates. I have 4 different sizes. Would love to get the book.
Love your Gelli print, Seth. And I'd love to win the drawing!
Lois K
I made no secret I wanted a Gelli plate from the first time I saw how one was used nearly four years ago. After asking everyone for one several years in a row, I gave up and bought one myself. It took my entire craft budget for the year, but I was so happy when I got it.
Then a funny thing happened. I didn't like it after I spent all that time begging for it and all that money on it. I'm hoping, if I win this book, it would help me get interested again in something I felt I would love those many years ago.
I have a stack of loose papers with ideas for the wonderful Gelli plate. A book is certainly a must have. Don't listen to those others, Seth. ME! ME! aw, sorry to shout. ;~)
Gelli Plate Printing is soooo much fun. I haven't quite got the hang of it yet so that book would be fabulous!
Oh yes, this book is on my wish list. Thanks for the opportunity, Seth and as always, fabulous artwork!
Awesome! Thanks for SPREADING the L <3 VE!!! :D
I recently also got the smallest size Gelli plate and that's really fun to play with. I'd love to have a snoop through this book - and congrats on the feature! x
My Gelli Plate R O C K S!! and I am sure it would ROCK more if I could possibly win the giveaway!! Thanks for all the cool ideas!! You Rock too!!
I adore my Gelli Plate! Thanks for the great giveaway!
I have a Gelli Plate in every size, should would like to get more ideas from the book!
Looks like an amazing book!
Congratulations on being included, Seth...your piece is amazing!
I have never used a Gelli plate but it's on my craft to do list. I see them at my LSS and wonder about them. I would love to read this book and see what I'm missing (thus far). Thanks for the chance.
Gelli plate is my next new toy so this book would be the perfect accompaniment! I love your contribution piece too!
It would be so cool to win the book to learn more about gelli printing.
Great to learn more about how we come to have this wonderful gelli plate and I do love mine. It beckons me all the time to get it out and play.
Wow! A book giveaway, an awesome subject. I has got to be me with that book in my hands! Fun with printing techniques is my passion.
I love the gelli plate - have 3 of them. Would be great to have this book as a resource and inspiration. Thanks for offering a great prize! I am so sure I will win - here is my email address: elh1960 at yahoo dot com
I am really curious about gelli plate.Hope i can get started...Thank you for the chance.ozgebasagac (at) yahoo (dot) com
I wasn't a fan at first until I bought one for my god-daughter for her birthday. It's so much fun. I need gelli plates in all the sizes!!!
Hi, this is very generous! And of course like everyone else I would love to win x fairygoth.sw@gmail.com Sandra
Ooh I would love to get my hands on this gem
I would love to learn! judith@judithheartsong.com
I can't afford books right now, so please enter me in this giveaway!
That's really interesting, and I would love a chance to win the book. Thank you for the opportunity!
The Gelli plate is so much fun to art with. I'd love to read more about techniques & projects.
Please count me in, it looks like a wonderful book!
Gelli printing is one technique I've never tried. Looks like a great book. Thanks for the chance Seth!
If I'm not the winner, i'll just have to buy a copy. It looks great.
I'd like to enter for this one! I can be reached on lostfound_art (at) yahoo dot co dot uk
Thanks!
Although I've watched a lot of videos and seen a lot of different people's Gelli Plate printing projects, I haven't jumped into this yet. But I want to! It looks like so much fun!
What a great teaching tool to have.
I have wanted to try Gelli printing for years, after I read a blog post about it. Thank you for the chance to win this important book!
What a great prize. I already have THREE different sized Gelli plates and am obsessed with them!! This book and all the information it can offer would make a great addition.
Thanks for the opportunity!
Great giveaway! I have been wanting to try gelli plate printing& would love to win this
Wonderful input from the artist. Been looking to buy this book to accompany my brand new Gelli plate. Thank you Seth!
Hi! Pick Me!!! :)
I feel like one in a million, pick me.
LOVE my Gelli Plate. Always looking for new ways to use it. This book would certainly get my 'inspiration' flowing!
This would serve me well! Thanks for the give-away! peetsf@yahoo.com
Hi Seth, using these Gelli plates I hope to take a Gelli Print making wkshp at Random Arts soon, this would be sooooo appreciated. Thanks for facilitating this - J
This was such an exciting read! I just love learning the history behind things and how they came about. I enjoy learning about Monoprinting techniques in a fun that utilizes what I already have around my studio.
totally addicted to my Gelli plate
I love my Gelli plate but don't use it enough. I would love to be included in the book giveaway and could certainly do with a bit of tuition and inspiration to develop my skills.
hpmartin@uwclub.net Thankyou.
I love love gelliplate printing, so fabulously addicting. Would love to win a book!!! New to your blog but love your work.Very exciting stuff!!!!
I love my gelli plates, yes I have 5. Love the chance to win in a giveaway - hasn't happened yet - but fingers crossed it will be this one
Gelli makes me Jolly all year round. So much fun.
I love my Gelli Plate and would be so excited to win this book.
Lots of comments when there is a give-away.....and yes, I would like to throw my hat into the ring as well, Seth. Thanks for the opportunity. I would love the book.
Love, love printing with the gelli plate. I'm addicted. Would love to win this book for sure!
LOVE my Gelli plates! And I would love to have this book for some fresh ideas on how to use them! Thank you for the opportunity to win it. :)
I would LOVE to win this book!!! Thanks so much for the chance!!!!!!!
I'd love to win a copy of this book. I've used my Gelli once because I find it a bit intimidating.
I love gelli plates and I'm ready to get mine out again--I need this book to hold my hand!
Gelli printing has become my favorite thing to do when I want to zone out and relax. Anytime I'm stressed or just don't know what to do, I pull out my gelli plate and I can lose 4, 5, or even 6 hours in my craft room. I think having this book would be the perfect accompaniment to this process. Seth, thank you so much for offering this to your fans! MWAH!!
Jennifer Johnson
Thank you for this wonderful offer and chance to get a book I think many of us have wanted even BEFORE it came out! Gelli printing is endlessly fascinating, arty and as you say, just plain fun. I am constantly thinking of new ways to use my Gelli plate and I think this book would be a resource I would use all the time.
This is wonderful! I'm new to Gelli printing; the book would be a great help. Love how everyone in this art community is so generous with their time, talent and techniques. Thank you Seth!
Love this post.I would love to win this, thanks so much for the chance Seth.
I received a gellie plate for my birthday in August but haven't tried it yet. Would love to have this book to get me started!
Awesome! This book is on my wish list :)
I have several Gelli plates and hardly ever use them, so this book could really spark my Gelli muse. Thanks, Seth, for the chance to win!
laurejanus@gmail.com
I keep seeing gelli plates, but I need to find out more about them. They sure look fun!
I love learning new techniques and I am still a book addict.
Thank you for this giveaway! I love Gelli printing so much and I think the book is great!!
The Gelli plate is an endless source of delight. Only trouble is there comes a point when you have to step away....to eat, breathe etc.
What gorgeous color! Learning how to use my Gelli. Wantbto make layers and color like that.
864oGetter HenryLove the Gelli Plate! I am playing with mine this week, trying new techniques. Ho nice it would be to have this book to enhance my paper printing!
In would love the book!
Would this be something to add to my art addictions, I have a few. I can answer this myself, I do know how I am. So I say yes to another art addiction. Thanks for the chance. Vintagesoul33@gmail.com
I love using my Gelli plate. I find the biggest challenge is what to do with all the fab prints I end up with so I tend to work with it only sporadically. The book looks great!
This looks so interesting! I would love a copy! It's already on my Amazon wish list.
Would so love to have this book - printing on Geli Plates is really addictive!
I would love to win this book. I have my gelli plate at the ready to get started on new projects from the book. Let's go...........
Count me in! I'm definitely addicted to the Gelli plate and would love having the book.
What a great story, thank you for sharing this th us Seth and thanks for offering the book, that is just awesome.
I love love love my Gelli plates. Been thinking about getting a book to get ideas. Hope I win. lol
Oh my Goodness! A signed autograph book and a gelli Plate can't go wrong !! I would love to win this..been waiting for a giveaway lol' Thank you
Gelli printing is so therapeutic! It calms my soul. I love sharing it with my high school students. We'll be starting Gelli printing next week, this book would give me some ideas!
I have been thinking about this form of art. Would be nice to have the book.
I love gelli plates, & would enjoy learning more techniques to use them. THanks Seth & Joan.
I would love to win this book as l am addicted to the Gelli plate!! and need to learn more. Good luck to all who enter this comp!!
I have printed with the Gelli plate once and fell in love with it. I can't wait to get one of my own! The book would be awesome!
I've been reading about Gelli plates and would love to learn more. I teach art and work with adults with developmental disabilities. This looks like so much fun!
vrzanski@hotmail.com
I keep admiring all the gelli print projects I see so now getting a gelli plate is at the top of my want/need list. I'd love this book so I could really get off to a good start. I'm so looking forward to designing with this and the book would be brilliant - i'd definitely treasure it.
Absolutely the best process ever!
Delightful. So many things to do with the Gelli Prints. I am getting into book making with them.
Love my gelli plate, not a hope of winning this but have to give it a go.
Me!Me! Me!
I would love to learn new ways to use the gelli plate!
I´m new to Gelli Printing but I LOVE my 2 Gelli Plates, 3"x5" and 8"x10" and would so much love to have the book too. It´s so much fun using this technique and I´m sure I will use it more if I got me that book. Thanks for the change to have maybe have it as my birthday gift (Ockt 14th) LOL
Gelli printing is addictive and I would like to receive a book that contains more ways of using the gelli plate.
I would love to win! Thanks to both of you for the generous giveaway!
i would so love to win a how to, but i think i am the only crafter out here that doesnt have a Gelli plate :( i would still like the book and one day i will have a plate to go with it! :) thanks (i am on blogger, fb etc with my email! i get to much spam to post it anymore)
I am so addicted to Gelli Printing!!! Thank you for the Awesome Giveaway!!!
Would love to try this with mad colours.... :)
Me!Me! Me!
I would love to learn new ways to use the gelli plate!
Got a Gelli Plate. Now I need a book to help me! :-)
I have read about it and would love to have a new addiction.
I just discovered this process this week and ordered a gelli plate yesterday!! Would love to have this informative guide to help me learn this fun craft:)
I have one! I haven't used it! HELP!!!
I love my Gelli plates and would really enjoy learning new techniques!
Looks like an inspiring book!.
Love the gelli plate! Love knowing the history behind it.
I just got my Gelli Plate in the mail. Can't wait to play and it would sure be great to learn from the expert!
I would absolutely LOVE to own this book, Seth. I love my gelli plate but I am very random with my designs and would love to know a little more about some other ways to use my plate to make mono prints. Thanks for the chance to win. If I am the lucky one, please contact me at bkisrael@gmail.com ! Crossing my fingers, Barbara
I'm always looking for new techniques. Would love the book! Kadams12@sc.rr.com
Thanks for your generosity! It looks like a great book.
I heard about gelli plate just a month ago, when I saw the effects it's possible to have I feel a "good wind" inside. Now I am looking where to bye it since I leave in Sardinia. It will be great win the book!!! Please have a look to my F page : Trama da indossare e ds vedere.
tcarmo3@gmail.com
It would be great to win. Would love to learn how to use a gelli plate, and make those beautiful backgrounds.
Love the clock! I have been thinking of doing a table.
Love my Gelli Plate and would love to have the book as a reference as there is so much that you can do and be done on the Gelli Plate, it would be like having your own library to check and pour through. Thanks!!!
Great art piece!
Thanks for the chance to win an autographed copy of the Gelli Plate book. Bernice.bubblingspring@gmail.com
I love my gelli plate but i spend most of my time watching others using the gelli plate because their prints look so much better then mine. i haven't learned the right combinations of colors and techniques yet.
I love my Gelli plate as do my young grandchildren. They recently printed some white canvas shoes for themselves.
I would love a copy of Joan's book as more ideas are always welcome.
Yes, I too love my Gelli Plate. I felt lucky to find the 8x10 plate at my local art store. I would love to try the smaller ones. Lizzimbelman@comcast.net
Such a nice giveaway! Thank you for the opportunity for a chance to win.
Love the Gelli Plate. Would love to win the book but I will definitely be ordering it if I don't. Thanks for this opportunity.
I've been Playing with my GelliPlate every day since
Since the webinar. And at least once a week since I got it for my birthday from two of my best art friends
I would love to have this book. I have the 8 x 10 Gelli plate from a year or so ago, and just today I purchased the 3 x 5, the 6 x 6 and the round. I almost bought the 5 x 7 but thought the others would provide enough variety. Thank you for this opportunity!
This sounds like a wonderful book! Thanks for a chance to win!
michellefraecummings@gmail.com
I've heard of Gelli printing but I don't know the first thing about getting started. This book looks like the right way to begin. Thank you for the goodies!
Have two Gelli Plates, love them but need inspiration, so I would love to win the book, thank you for the opportunity to try.
I have heard wonderful things about Gelli printing and would like to incorporate it into my mixed media art but i dont have a clue how to do it (yet) and need a inspiration and good instructional book as to how to proceed.
It sounds like you have many worthy applications so good luck choosing.
Uh, who wouldn't love to win this :-) me included, of course. I love all things gelli plate ... Thanks so much for the generous offer and the chance to win - perhaps ... maybe ... a tiny tiny one .. ;-) Thanks. Suzanne xx
Count me in! I just ordered a round gelli plate and can't wait for it to arrive. I would love to have one place to reference for techniques and strategies to get the most creative use from it. Thanks for a chance to win. Its always great to be able to learn fro the creator of a particular method.
That's a real master piece Seth, love the way you used the gelli plate there!
Seth, love your print! I've had a Gelli plate for ages and never used it but I can see I'll have to buy this book to get myself started.
I'm so in love with gelli printing! I need that book!!! Please
Thanks
Hello, my name is Karla Körber (on FB). Sorry, my English is not very good. I love this art of printing. Until now i use a selfmade Gelatin Printing Plate, but your wonderful Book and an Original "Gelli Plate"
are on the top of my whishlist for my Birthday tomorrow. maybe I'm lucky and my husband fulfilled my desire. I hope you understand me..... Greetings from Germany by Karla :-))
you are so right about the gelli plate, it is soo addictive. Not only did I turn into a addict for paints, but also for stencils and whenever i'm in a shop i'm looking for textures I can use on the plate.
I would love to be in with a chance to win this awesome book! Thank you for the opportunity.
Ooooooooooo! I have a Gelli plate sitting on a shelf, waiting for the inspiration I need to use it. This book sounds like the very ticket. Just goes to show how a simple idea can be a real money-spinner for the inventors.
Gelli on the plate, Gelli on the plate, wiggle waggle, wiggle waggle, LOVE my GELLI on the plate xx
The timing is perfect...I have been playing with my Gelli plate for months and would love to take my work to the next level. THANK YOU for the opportunity to win! :-)
Oooops...so excited...I forgot to leave my email address. It is beth.diiorio@yahoo.com :-)
I'd be ecstatic to win your giveaway, thanks for the opportunity. Email kitto@xtra.co.nz Happy to pay the postage! Cheers Marina
Be never tried this, but it looks like it would be fun and addictive to learn
I ma just learning about both mixed media and using a Gelli Plate! I know this book would help me create wonderful projects! Thank you for the chance to win!
mjmarmo@comcast.net
I have been enjoying the gelli process and have collected all the different size printing plates. The round one is so fun! I love the element of surprise and the reverse act of the art coming AT me.
I have been coveting a gelli-plate since first seeing it used online but it has been out of reach, thank you for the opportunity to throw my hat in the ring! Keeping my fingers crossed !!!
Forgot to leave my email address...bsktdiva@aol.com
I may be the only one on the planet that has not tried this. I would love to win. Linda email is Purplecatcards@cox.net
Would love to try! Might be the spark that ignites the fire that gets me to move on this!!! :-)
took a class and I am SOOOOOO HOOKED! Defnitley an addictive behavior, but so much fun.
I am an avid Gelli girl, always eager to learn more! In fact, I am signed up to take Jodi Ohl's Gelli class at Art-Is-You you in Stamford this month. Thank you for the chance to win a signed copy of Joan's book. kayandruss@yahoo.com
Well, I resisted the temptation for a long time until a friend invited me over to play - and now I'm addicted! Truly, I now own my own and love, love it. So I would love to have the techniques book. Thanks for offering a give-away.
Blessings,
Tricia
The small Gelli plate works great as a stamp. I would love to take my work to the next level.
From a desire to create to a multi-$ ? huge company that everyone loves! What a great story Seth- thanks for sharing! ")
I would love to win this book! I have not tried this before and it would be the start I need! Linda.himber@yahoo.com
Gelli plates are a lot of fun and lend themselves to increasing your own creativity.
oh I hope my name is chosen because I've been struggling with the gelli plate and all that it has the potential of doing as I see other people using it. I need help with it. Thanks for having this contest. I hope I win so I can learn.
Would love to have this on my bookshelf! Thanks for the opportunity!
I could really use this info to spread the word to my students.
I too fooled around with making my own gelli plate. But, when it melted all over my table, I gave up. Looking forward to giving it a try once again - thanks for this opportunity and give a way.
Lana Hirsch
I'm new to this, and in awe of the possibilities. Would love some guidance and how to's. Come teach on this Caribbean island!
Kate
I have two Gelli plates but I haven't used them yet. Joan's book is already on my wish list and it would be lovely to win a copy.
Thanks for the opportunity to you both.
Oh Seth.... What a generous offer !! I would love to win as the many other lovely people who commented to this post ! So far I'm number 180 to comment... Lol. But yes the book could be my much needed source for inspiration to get startet Gelli printing....
So much fun to do... And so little time... Sigh...
Love your CLIMB.... Did you use a specific stamp for the clock ?? Great with the ladder behind the clock....
Thanks again.
Hugs from SPAIN.... Monica
would l-o-v-e to win. thanks for the chance. sltresso at hotmail dot com
What an offer! I've been teaching Mixed Media for over 25 years and have books on printing - but not this one! I know my students would love to learn how to use the Gelli plates!
I too would love to win this book. It is on my wish list on Amazon
Always love to learn new things, count me in the draw,email is:anniecoeartist(at)peoplepc(dot)com
xoxo
I have made my own gelli plate but didn't know how to store it and it dried up. I think I could use a new one and some ideas of how to use it??? and learn how to store it.
I have seen several blog posts and watched many videos and have been seriously thinking about getting into gelli printing. I would love a copy of the book and start printing soon. Thank you for sharing. Congrats also on being included with the artists, that's wonderful.
Love the Gelli Plate...never enough new things to learn!!!
like millions of people adore working with the gelliplate. would love to win this book, thnx Srth for the opportunity.
I would love to win the book. thanks for the opportunity!
I wold love to learn Gelli plate printing. Thank you for the giveaway!
count me in too!
I'm been wanting to try Gelli Printing but have been a bit scared. This book would be so helpful to me! Thanks for the chance to win! fossilsrock (at) hotmail (dot) com
What a great giveaway. Maybe, if I win, I could start gelli-printing on my fixed income/tight budget.
Thanks to both of you for the opportunity.
molly z.
Sounds like an amazing book! Would be very helpful :) thanks for the opportunity
I LOVE my Gelli plates. I mostly work in fabric & Gellies have greatly expanded my printed fabric collection. I'd love to have this book.
How delightful is this? I would love to win but know somebody is going to be very lucky!
Let me join the hundreds of people wanting this book! It's a great giveaway and my fingers are crossed!
Someone is going to be a very lucky winner!
I have wanted a Gelli plate forever!! The book looks like an incredible resource!!
Seth, I have yet to join the world of Gelli Plate Art, but would sure love to. The book would be a great help with instruction. Thank you for this opportunity.
moonsfolly@comcast.net
Oh..I love to play with my Gelli Plate, but, I know I have much to learn. This book would be a GREAT Birthday Gift for ...... ME.
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