tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post4854530443181256498..comments2024-03-11T22:21:23.723-04:00Comments on The Altered Page: The Book Guild: Chapter 15Sethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05870075379758015838noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-63406004660383745432010-08-01T22:05:39.810-04:002010-08-01T22:05:39.810-04:00And one more thing (now that I'm home from wor...And one more thing (now that I'm home from work!) Click on the image of the book Socialist Realist Painting on the blog. It will link you straight to Amazon, where you can read two reviews AND!!! You can see inside...sfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17915065012000448790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-6691407053297936912010-08-01T09:08:57.945-04:002010-08-01T09:08:57.945-04:00PS
I work two jobs, and 12 hours a day most days, ...PS<br />I work two jobs, and 12 hours a day most days, in addition to "being an artist", so believe me when I say I get not wanting to spend sparse $$ on books I *might* like...that's why I only bought Dusty Diablos (a much less expensive volume) after reviewing for Pasticcio. That's why I will continue to enjoy my brother-in-laws copy of my recommend seen here. But if I had the $$, and were looking to buy an art book, I would follow my own advice. Okay, I am now officially late to work!!!sfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17915065012000448790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-6965461369633070092010-08-01T09:04:20.982-04:002010-08-01T09:04:20.982-04:00I picked the Soviet Realism book because the art i...I picked the Soviet Realism book because the art in it speaks to me; I make no claims for any one else, unless they happen to know that they like exactly what I do...Why does it speak to me? It is FULLY FLESHED art; that is these are paintings that are not just about color, or a pretty face, or even a clever idea, but about the visual documentation of lives. I picked it because I think most people in the US have probably never even seen it. I assumed anyone who might be even peripherally interested in it wouldn't depend on my recommendation only, but would maybe actually go to a library and try to see for themownself, and yes possibly seek it out at a university library if one's local Andrew Carnegie doesn't carry it. If anyone else wants further justification of my personal choice, email me so I can rant on. It is a GREAT book, in every sense of that word.sfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17915065012000448790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-67431448449884549482010-07-20T20:45:36.065-04:002010-07-20T20:45:36.065-04:00whoa, i just popped back by to refresh my memory o...whoa, i just popped back by to refresh my memory on one of these titles and see that my infinitely long comment from yesterday is missing! i shall re-post... paraphrased.<br /><br />this is a fantastic list of "off the beaten path" books and not just because i provided one of them as one of my all-time favorites. i really, really want to buy the gothic art one -- wowz though -- $250+ from what i've found so far. hi fructose is a most magnificent book! i don't personally own it but have held many-a-copies in my hands. all of these look just magnificent and i love the varied styles and themes.<br /><br />since your post, i posted a "why" as to my reasoning for picking this book (had received several emails about it)... but you already know that by now. ;)<br /><br />thank you again for doing this -- you are the best, seth!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-82863713599760979752010-07-19T19:53:25.721-04:002010-07-19T19:53:25.721-04:00As usual, a great list.
Lisa Renner's pick is...As usual, a great list.<br /><br />Lisa Renner's pick is one of my favorite eye candies, ever.Parabolic Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08293896881451344660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-87650909899274185522010-07-19T11:11:50.678-04:002010-07-19T11:11:50.678-04:00More books to want! I love this sharing of favorit...More books to want! I love this sharing of favorite books.<br />Happy days,<br />JoanieJoanie Hoffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11745940871221375840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-83435197019226637432010-07-18T20:26:34.433-04:002010-07-18T20:26:34.433-04:00The book binding book is by KEITH SMITH not Keri S...The book binding book is by KEITH SMITH not Keri Smithjudipatootiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07311208209395349082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-46746134744258326132010-07-18T19:24:42.805-04:002010-07-18T19:24:42.805-04:00These look great- thanks for posting! Can't w...These look great- thanks for posting! Can't wait to check some of these out.Andrea Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01956739112942657397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-17107565765310086572010-07-18T09:41:22.297-04:002010-07-18T09:41:22.297-04:00I agree with Mr. Cachet about adding the reasons w...I agree with Mr. Cachet about adding the reasons why we like a particular book. I will remember next time.ArtPropelledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15853722164314994360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-25753239736889212192010-07-18T08:10:14.279-04:002010-07-18T08:10:14.279-04:00I really wish we'd have had to list the reason...I really wish we'd have had to list the reasons WHY we chose the books, Seth. I looked through the favorites for this round, and really wanted to follow up on several of them, but it would be nice to have read the rationale. We're all starving and hard-pressed to spend $$$ on books, and a hint from another artist would be helpful.MrCachethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17380421021822593083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-86016053456433641562010-07-18T07:30:29.889-04:002010-07-18T07:30:29.889-04:00I really like the eclectic mix of book favorites y...I really like the eclectic mix of book favorites you have put together this week. Hi-Fructose, Optic Nerve, and Gothic Art sound of particular interest to me. I'm so glad you exposed me to these latest titles. Thanks for all you do in the art community.Bleubeard and Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10149710375520733752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-51000256220955414352010-07-18T04:38:58.354-04:002010-07-18T04:38:58.354-04:00what a super collection of "off the beaten pa...what a super collection of "off the beaten path" books. The titles are so varied and intriguing- this may be my very favorite selection so far.Such a wonderful series Seth. Gem filled each time!! It's a masterpiece that only you could have come up with, executed and done so perfectly. Thanks so very much!!! You're the best!jiLyhttp://jazworksblogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-58832526091936420302010-07-18T00:49:55.359-04:002010-07-18T00:49:55.359-04:00The flying masks book sounds intriguing.The flying masks book sounds intriguing.Kathryn Dychehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17175563748388497142noreply@blogger.com