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The Complete Guide to Altered Imagery : Mixed-Media Techniques for Collage, Altered Books, Artist Journals, and More

Karen Michel

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Total reviews: 32 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

Altered art is hot. It's a current term that encapsulates all the layered, complex imagery used by artists who make altered books, keep artist journals, and do collage. The concept is even crossing into the scrapbooking world. This is the most comprehensive technique book published to date for creating altered imagery and covers a range from traditional art techniques to digital art techniques, showing how to blend and merge the two successfully. The technique section is followed by a project gallery that shows how to use your finished imagery in collage, journal, and altered book projects. There is significant crossover among artists who work in the areas of collage, artist journals and altered books and although there are books on each of these distinct areas of art, there is not a good comprehensive book that thoroughly covers all of the methods of visual imagery and manipulation that can be applied when creating collage, altered books, journals or even for framed art, until now. Techniques include: I. Altered Imagery using Photography Altering 35mm prints (3 techniques, Altering digital photography Altering Polaroid photography II. Altered Imagery using your Computer Working with printers Working with scanner

Une Semaine De Bonte: A Surrealistic Novel in Collage

Max Ernst

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Total reviews: 10 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Great drawings not so good scanned 2 out of 5 stars.
3 of 4 people found this review helpful.

great drawings of big author, worth the have it, but I saw originals in Vienna and must say that I was bit disappointed when I saw the drawings in the book. I think that they are not to good scanned. Originals have very thin lines and in the book that lines are not so thin, so much detail because of that is lost. Second, on original drawings some parts are sticked, and you see that in different shades of paper. And in the book all is on white paper so you cant know which part is collage. Hope that was helpful

A book to inspire 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

My best friend interested me in this book in high school and before amazon.com it was hard to come buy in the small town that we lived where the only art that exists is 'impressionist' paintings of moored boats and whatever you can find at wal-mart in the home decor section.

This is the epitome of black and white, balance and the finest collection of surrealism I think that you can get into a book. Dover does it justice with clear prints and an excellent binding. I've had my copy for years and it's been everywhere with me through several moves and colleges. And the price is quite reasonble. Guaranteed to make you get some of Dovers clip art so you can experiment on your own.

Editorial Review:

Masterpiece created out of periodical illustrations explores worlds of terror and surprise. Some consider this Ernst's greatest work.

1000 Journals Project

Someguy

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Total reviews: 31 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

excellent documentation on wonderful project! 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

After seeing the film doc I was excited to order the book to see many other entries that were made in the many journals.
A simple little image book...lovely, I was surprised by the added feature of stitching on many pages...really made it feel like more of a homemade piece.

If you're in to visual journals, buy this book! (It's priced way under value too.) Love it! So many ideas form so many people.

Thanks "some guy"!

Editorial Review:

Voyeuristic. Inspirational. Entertaining. One thousand blank journals are currently circulating throughout the world, beckoning contributors who find the journals by chance on trains, in caf s, and anonymously left on doorsteps. Artist Someguy shares more than 250 of the best entries: a collage of African countries repositioned into a new continent; the musings of a teen trapped in a drug- ravaged community; a student's humorous personal ad for his ideal girlfriend ("C-cup required!"). A faux leather cover and two beautifully embroidered pages bring the look and feel of the original journals to life. The perfect gift for journalists, aspiring artists, designers, and anyone who can't wait for one of the journals to magically appear in their lives.

Secrets of Rusty Things: Transforming Found Objects into Art

Michael de Meng

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Total reviews: 46 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

Not what i hoped 1 out of 5 stars.
2 of 3 people found this review helpful.

I thought this was an instruction book - it's a "how I created great art" book - I was very disappointed

I'll never look at a rusty nail the same way again 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

For those of you creating found art for the first time and those who have been creating for years ... this is the book for you. Makes you want to visit junk yards and comb thru the muck just to find that special, odd piece that brings your art to life. Love his stories and humor. Will flip through the pages of this book for years to come.

Editorial Review:

*Combines two popular topics--assemblage and found objects

*Pairs gorgeous photography with a creative design to help it jump off shelves

*Features an artistic style that's proven popular with countless magazine readers and workshop students

Secrets of Rusty Things takes readers behind the scenes to show them each step in the assemblage art process. It covers everything from gathering found-object materials to putting them together in a way that tells a meaningful story--all presented in the author's warm and humorous writing style. This book provides the perfect challenge for collage enthusiasts or anyone looking for a new way to express his or her creativity!

Splash 3: Ideas and Inspirations

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Total reviews: 17 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Les meilleurs livres sur les aquarelles (review from France) 5 out of 5 stars.
4 of 10 people found this review helpful.

La série des livres SPLASH (actuellement le 8e volume est paru) est une pure merveille. J'ai la chance de disposer de l'intégralité de ces ouvrages achetés sur le site Amazon.com
Chaque livre présente plus de 100 oeuvres. Chacune de ces aquarelles est une découverte formidable: de la couleur, de la poésie, de l'art, du très grand art.
Je vous recommande ces ouvrages très vivement. Vous ne serez pas décus. Félicitations très chaleureuses à tous ces artistes.

Very American 3 out of 5 stars.
3 of 4 people found this review helpful.

So many almost photographic pictures of shiny objects,fruits, flowers and too few real "Discoveries" I look forward to each new "Splash",but this one seemed just more of the same.The pictures using fluid inks and a looser style are fun, but please thinks of us non-Americans when you use brand names of materials like "Yupo"plastic paper

Editorial Review:

Splash 1 shocases the work of 90 watercolor artists working in a wide range of styles and techniques--tight realism to loose abstraction, traditional transparent watercolor to various experimental techniques. 160 full-color illustrations.

Collage Techniques: A Guide for Artists and Illustrators

Gerald Brommer

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Total reviews: 16 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

A good resourse for the beginning collage artist 5 out of 5 stars.
6 of 6 people found this review helpful.

Brommer approaches collage from an fine art point of view. Most other books I have looked at tend more toward the scrapbook and/or kitchy altered art genre. He has an excellent section on art paper preparations and basic design.

Collage Magic 5 out of 5 stars.
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What I particularly liked was that all the illustrations were of first rate work.So many different approaches. An excellent text and motivational advice on materials and the object of collage as a genuine artistc outlet.

from AUSTRALIA 5 out of 5 stars.
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This is the best reference available as at this date on collage. It is also one of the most inspiring art books I have read. I cannot recommend it more highly. The artworks provided as examples are of the highest quaility. Thank you, Gerald Brommer.

Great Start 4 out of 5 stars.
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This is a good book for beginner and intermediate collage artists. It contains basic historical and theoretical information, as well as basic application techniques. You may also consider Nita Leland and Virginia Lee Williams' book CREATIVE COLLAGE TECHNIQUES. The techniques are challenging and open ended, so they truly encourage you to be creative.

Editorial Review:

After teaching the collage process -- from cutting and tearing to overlaying and finishing -- the author demonstrates use of papers, photos, and fabrics.

The Figure in Clay: Contemporary Sculpting Techniques by Master Artists (A Lark Ceramics Book)

Lark Books

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The Figure in Clay: Contemporary Sculpting Techniques by Master Artists (A Lark Ceramics Book) 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 2 people found this review helpful.

A rich and exciting collection of wonderful artists and a never ending wealth of inspiration. My favorite book of contemporary ceramic art

Editorial Review:

Nine master ceramic artists present their personal approaches to sculpting the human figure in a spectacular volume that's both technically illuminating and visually inspirational. The outstanding examples range from representational to abstract, diminutive to heroic. Nan Smith uses a range of mold-making techniques and precise slab construction, while Akio Takamori coil-builds a simplified figure inspired by a Velásquez painting and Christyl Boger creates a lavishly decorated, classically formal figurine. Each featured sculptor discusses the unique attractions and challenges of his or her method, and a series of detailed color photographs follows the artwork as it takes shape. In addition, there's a gallery of contemporary pieces selected by the major contributors. Glen R. Brown, a noted writer on ceramics, provides an insightful, thought-provoking introduction.

Potter's Book Of Glaze Recipes

Emmanuel Cooper

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Review from an experienced potter 5 out of 5 stars.
29 of 29 people found this review helpful.

I am thrilled with this new book I recently purchased, I have had Emmanual Cooper's other books on glazing and recipes - and found them most informative and the glazes pretty true to explanation
I also have found that they are quite stable - we fire in the higher 1260.C upwards catagory and the sometimes glaze recipes unless worked out correctly can be very unstable and uninteresting.
All in all a very worthwhile book and easy to use, a definate "MUST HAVE" for your collection

The Potter's Book of Glaze Recipes 5 out of 5 stars.
5 of 7 people found this review helpful.

Easy to use and keeps open while I work on recipes.Great size . Great pictures on nice paper.

A Great Book for Potters 5 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

This Book is a great book for any beginner Potter. It has over 400 recipes for glazes and it also explains how to adjust the glaze ifyou have a problem. I love my Book and I know I will use it for a very long time.

Editorial Review:

This guide provides a short introduction to glazes with basic instructions on making your own, followed by a comprehensive collection of glaze recipes, covering a wide range of temperatures and variations. The book should be of use to any potter or ceramicist.

Creative Collage Techniques

Nita Leland, Virginia Lee Williams

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Collage "Bible" 5 out of 5 stars.
17 of 18 people found this review helpful.

*****
I have been reading collage books in order to get ready for a collage class I'm taking next month; while all the ones I've read have their strong points, this book is truly the "Bible" of collage---it contains the widest and most in-depth information of all of the books I've read. It covers so many topics, and for a beginner, enables me to see just what can be done with collage. As I become more experienced, though, I am certain that I will refer to it again and again.

Ever type of collage conceivable to me is covered here, with step by step instruction. It is written in an instructional (as opposed to entertaining) style, and is definitely a reference book, but one that I think every collage artist should have.

If you are wanting to learn more about collage and can only afford one book, this one is it. It covers many different styles, so unlike other books, if your style is not the same as the author's, you might be left out---no chance of that with this book.

Highly recommended.
*****

Editorial Review:

This liberating guide teaches artists how to begin, design and apply collage techniques in exciting new ways. It features fascinating work from 50 leading collage artists who explain their techniques in easy-to-follow, step-by-step demonstrations. Seven different sections encourage artists to stretch the relationships between color, texture, shape and paper. Following 100 innovative demonstrations, artists will achieve amazing results from mixing collage with other mediums, including watercolor, acrylics, unique papers and more. Those who work in watercolor or acrylic will find that this book can help them boost creativity and add a new kind of excitement to their work.

Perspective Without Pain

Phil Metzger

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Total reviews: 15 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Easy to use 4 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

This book is quite useful in its simplicity. I can almost use it as a direct guide while I draw.

perspective without pain 4 out of 5 stars.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful.

although this book was helpful, it does teach and give lessons, i found i got more out of learning perspective from a book called vanishing point by jason cheeseman-meyer.

My review 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Very good and to the point.
Use it as explained and you will really learn a lot and in a fun way.
Enjoy!

better than college class! 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Took a college class on perspective and bought this book to help. Found I got more help and understanding from the book than the class. Highly recommend you buy a copy. Makes you want to go out and draw in perspective. Can't give higher praise than that!

put things in perspective;) 4 out of 5 stars.
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Great reference for learning the art of perspectives. Gave detailed illustrations, step by step, in addition to the background and details of what goes into developing art in perspective.