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A guidebook to the architectural styles of American churches and temples, Houses of Worship is highly illustrated with over 1000 color photographs and explanatory line drawings. A survey of American religious architecture, this book is a history of the development of American religious history, a guidebook to assist in the identification of the style of individual buildings based on historical examples of typical buildings, and a travel guide to regional monuments of interesting architecture.
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An outstanding survey of American religious architecture.......2005-01-25
This is an outstanding book, but it doesn't quite live up to its title. You can't use it as an identification guide to the style of American religious structures, unless you had absolutely no knowledge of what, for example, gothic revival is. If that's the case, you're probably not thinking of buying this book. But, that said, it is an excellent survey of the best churches and other religious structures in the country. I've read, I believe, all the similar books and this is clearly the best. Perhaps that means simply that I agree with his choices, but he looks at a more thorough cross-section of such buildings than anyone else has. His architectural insights are not profound, but the photography is excellent and the buildings speak for themselves. When I bought this I thought I was simply keeping my collection complete, but it has filled a gap that I didn't realize I had.
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- Unexpected, and Highly Enjoyable for All Fans of Fantasy Art
- Good, but could be better.
- Dragon Magazine
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For 30 years, Dragon magazine has published genre-defining fantasy masterpieces. This beautiful treasury features classic pieces by undisputed masters such as Larry Elmore, Keith Parkinson, Jeff Easley, Wayne Reynolds, Brom, Todd Lockwood, Tony DiTerlizzi, Tim Hildebrandt, Daniel Horne, Denis Beauvais, Clyde Caldwell and more!
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Unexpected, and Highly Enjoyable for All Fans of Fantasy Art.......2007-08-07
I've always been impressed with the high quality of the artwork in my D&D books - especially with the new generation of artists, like Wayne Reynolds and Todd Lockwood. The Art of Dragon Magazine holds to that standard.
A nice retrospective of 30 years of Dragon magazine cover and interior art, The Art of Dragon Magazine includes work from Larry Elmore, Clyde Caldwell, Brom, and many others, chronicling not only how D&D fantasy artwork has ebbed and flowed over the years, but how tastes and interpretations of classic characters have changed. Also, this book is chock-full of art. Neatly separated into broad categories (such as "magic" and "dragons") you'll find artistic interpretations of daring rogues, fiendish liches, gruff dwarves, and many other characters and settings that will fire your imagination. All of the art is well reproduced and clear - not blurry, and the book is put together well.
There are only two items that I feel keep this book from getting a five-star rating: first, it is too brief; while there is a large selection of art, one can't help but feel there are more gems out there (I hope a second collection is in the works!). Second, some of my favorite artists (most notably Todd Lockwood) are not as well-represented as I might have liked. Overall, however, fans of D&D, as well as fantasy art enthusiasts in general (including those who enjoy the annual Spectrum collections) will be pleased to add this to their libraries.
Good, but could be better........2007-05-06
While many of the picures within are visually stunning, I felt they left out some of the best artwork in favor of some rather crude ones. All in all I'd say I liked about 30% of the artwork in the book, and I wish the other 70% could have been exchanged for better works I've seen in past issues of Dragon. Maybe there will be a volume 2.
Dragon Magazine.......2007-03-12
I bought this as a gift and my wife was very pleased. She was a avid reader of Dragon magazine and loved the art!
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He was one-half of the brother team that produced the most remarkable fantasy art of our time. Their Tolkien calendar sold over one million copies (more than any calendar before or since) and their classic poster for a little film named Star Wars helped turn it into an unexpected worldwide phenomenon. This very special collection brings together Tim Hildebrandt's finest paintings and drawings, along with an account of his techniques and materials--from thumbnail sketches to finished works. Highly influenced by animation, especially Disney's early films, Hildebrandt has used his skill and passion to develop those traditions into a unique, personal, and dynamic style. Here are paintings from children's books (including the folktale Billy Goats Gruff), from various science fiction and fantasy novels, from gallery shows, from the Tolkien calendar--and of course, the unforgettable Star Wars poster in various stages of production. 160 pages (all in color), 9 1/2 x 12. REISSUE
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Graphic SF Reader.......2007-09-04
I picked this up because I thought if nothing else, there would be some interesting stuff to look at it.
Quite a bit of the not overly dense text is associated with tips or technical comments aimed at artists, so not really of much interest in general to the rest of us.
There are examples of different styles and media, and even a prototype Star Wars poster.
It also talks about how he uses toys and even a stuffed iguana as models sometimes - which explains some of the weird dragons.
GREAT BOOK FOR FANS AND ILLUSTRATORS!.......2002-01-23
As a professional illustrator and fan of the brothers Hildebrandt I was pleased this book was made. Since my purchase of this book I studied it carefully from cover to cover and it's contents are well worth the cost of the book. Although the book isn't written by Hildebrandt himself it's full of good information on how Tim Hildebrandt works. I recommend this book to artist's of all levels of experience due to it's technical info and to fans of fantasy and sci-fi art as well for it's entertainment value.
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Excellent.......2002-11-22
I've read a number of books on the subject, and this is by far the best. Its clarity and concision put most of the others (such as the disorganized Ohanian books) to shame.
Best technical book in the field.......2002-03-07
As a working (nonlinear) editor, and as an editing teacher, I can't recommend this book highly enough. Six years ago I made the switch from film to computer, with Michael Rubin's book as my constant companion. Rubin writes with a keen intelligence and an implied sympathy for both the professional editor and the student trying to make sense of the complex and rapidly-changing world of post production.
Because he IS an editor, Rubin is the only technical writer I know who is able to prioritize exactly what you need to know and to tell you why you need to know it. Like any good editor, he has the ability to think macro- and microscopically at once. His post-production flowcharts, history of nonlinear, and overview of systems and distribution are unsurpassed in the field. The down-and-dirty details of digital video- subjects like timecode, telecine and 3:2 pulldown, and compression algorithms- are clearly demystified. These are sections to which I still refer! This book is always in my cutting room as a reference, and when I teach I borrow examples from the book and urge my students to purchase their own copy.
This book contains another unique feature, which is an intellectual and practical interest in editing theory. Rubin has worked not only as an editor, but also in research and development at several companies during the dawn of nonlinear technology. Thus, he is able to pose and answer the most fundamental questions: Why do we need nonlinear technology? And how can that technology serve our creative needs? What might we see in the future?
This is a book that will be helpful for anyone who is already editing at any level, or for anyone just learning about the craft. Straightforward, well-organized, and filled with humor and wisdom, this is quite simply my favorite book about the technical side of editing.
An Excellent Introduction to Video.......2002-02-07
Like many new editors, I came to Final Cut Pro with no NLE experience nor any knowledge of video whatsoever. In fact when I started, just over two years ago, there was not a single book on FCP. Since that time there have been a number of excellent books published about FCP. I have bought and read all of them.
During the past two years I have learned the terminology used with FCP video. But my knowledge is FCP-centeric. I had little understanding of video, it's relationship to film or it's history.
Last week I discovered "Nonlinear/4" written by Michael Rubin. I can best describe this book as a complete reference guide to all things video. But its actually more.
Each element covered in this book is in it's own section. Each section is brief, concise and clearly written. Very simple (read: clever) analogies are employed to help the reader gain understanding. While there is technical information, the book is not overly technical. There is a great deal of art, illustrations and photos. This art furthers the learning experience and is one reason that the book works so well, the art really illustrates the
lessons being taught.
The history of film and video runs throughout the book. This history is essential to understanding how and why video is what it is today.
I learned a great deal from this book and now have a better understanding of why things are the way they are. Our modern day NLE Digital video is the result of a long legacy, going all the way back to the early days of film. This book is a great reference guide as well with a full index at the back.
I am really glad that I came across Nonlinear/4. I truly have a better understanding of what's going on with Video and how it works. This knowledge will certainly help me with FCP.
--ken
A True Friend in the Editing Room.......2000-09-25
This book helped me to put aside all doubt and really get a product. It made the process very easy and was a constant help throughout the whole editing experience. I feel a more competent and able editor thanks to this book. I hope everyone considers it when making their next purchase!
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Nonlinear: A Guide to Digital Film and Video Editing
Michael Rubin
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This handbook about the popular world of digital nonlinear editing is addressed to both professionals and students, as well as interested bystanders. It covers virtually everything anyone would want to know about the new world of electronic post production, in non-technical language and without the geeky mumbo jumbo that characterizes most professional texts. Profusely illustrated.
While the book is useful for anyone investigating or wishing to purchase a digital editing system, it is not meant to be a buyer's guide. It is designed not to go out of date every time a new product is introduced or software release comes out. It is about essentials. Fundamentals. Concepts. And language.
With over 15,000 copies in print, Nonlinear is the best selling textbook on nonlinear editing in the world today. It is widely used in colleges, universities, and professional organizations.
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Timeless, and highly recommended.......1999-11-01
I was very fortunate to stumble onto this book in its earliest incarnations, back when Hollywood was just beginning its massive shift away from decades of traditional ways of doing film & video post-production. At the time, I'd realized that Nonlinear was the next big thing, but welcomed some expert help in riding that paradigm shift to a very different way of working.
Yet in a technical subject that might have been daunting to explain, Rubin comes across as a very down-to-earth and unpretentious friend who knows precisely what he's talking about, but is secure enough in that knowledge (having started out working for George Lucas in the dawn of the modern nonlinear era) that he doesn't have to resort to a bunch of techno-babble to get his wisdom across.
He covers all the essentials of film/video post-production, both traditional and nonlinear; puts it in a valuable perspective with forty years of video editing history (anyone remember the CMX 600?); and wraps it up with an essay on "horizontal" vs. "vertical" nonlinearity that makes the future of the technology entirely clear as well. And the big paradigm shift? It's as plain as "the folded paper method", p.183-193 (itself worth the price of admission). As he states, the book is about Fundamentals -- those that are universal and constant no matter how many vendors rise & fall, and regardless of how many software patches they spew out in the process.
I guess you could say that Michael Rubin has been my "mentor". Many other pros working in the field today would probably say the same thing.
*snicker*.......1998-06-04
Mr.Camerron's comments speak well for his book. Interested parties should investigate all points of view, even those which appear... less than worthwhile. Nonlinear 3 continues to be adopted at film schools and corporate video groups in larger and larger numbers. Seek as much information as you can find.
Terrible...just terrible........1998-04-20
Nothing but the best from the king of highbrow, techno babble. If you really want to foray into the world of nonlinear editing stay away from this book. Read mine...my name is Dwight Camerron and you'll find my book by May 1998, Nonlinear Editing is 'da Bomb.
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At last, the early and hard-to-find issues of the hit series The Tenth are being collected in a high-quality, affordable format! Blackout plunges our heroes deep into the secrets and mysteries of the evil Rhazes Darkk and his plans for global domination. Can Espy del Toro and The Tenth keep control of their supernatural powers and defeat Darkk's evil supermonsters? Watch as the sexy action and dark adventure unfold! See why The Tenth remains a sellout success - don't miss out on this series a second time!
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Return to mid 90's trash.......2004-06-01
I bought this book after flipping through and seeing a character from another series whom I really enjoyed, Adrenalyne. That book was worth my money and time. The mess of a story line and artwork that brought me back to stuff when Rob Leifield almost ruined comics single handedly was less than amusing. It's good art, and the colors are great, but the cliche big brute, scantaly clad chick would really need an awesome plot to pull it together. I haven't finished reading it yet, just couldn't force myself into it. sorry.
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This text is an excellent introduction to the increasingly comprehensive field of records management and acquaints the user with filing rules as well as changing trends.
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The Best Places to Buy a Home in Spain is unique and the most comprehensive and up-to-date source of information available for anyone wishing to research the property market in Spain before buying a home. Whether you're seeking a holiday or a permanent home, or buying for investment, business or pleasure, this book will help you choose the best region and town to suit your family's requirements.
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The Best Places to Buy a Home in Spain, Second Edition: A Survival Handbook (Best Places to Buy)
Joanna Styles
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An important new edition of the best-selling book about where to buy real estate in Spain. Contains essential information to help readers find the best region and town to suit their lifestyle and requirements. Essential reading for anyone planning to invest in real estate in Spain.
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All in one place for the first time, parents can find answers to the many questions that come up all through a childhood.
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Poor Jack: The Perilous History of the Merchant Seaman
Ronald Hope
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'Nasty, brutish and short': Hobbes might well have been describing the existence of the professional seaman for most of history. The earliest recorded sailor's yarn, dating from about 2000 BC, is a story of shipwreck, and seamen were always nearer to oblivion than most. At times, landsmen have been tempted to sentimentalize the way of the sea - Dibden, the eighteenth-century ballad-monger, wrote: 'There is a sweet cherub that sits up aloft, to keep watch for the life of poor Jack' - but seamen knew the cherub was never over-diligent. Whether described as shipman, mariner, sailor, seaman, poor Jack or jolly Jack (jolly whenever opportunity offered; poor on all but paydays), the merchant seaman was substantially the same for most of the 2000 years of the Christian era and, indeed, for the 2000 years before that. Cut off from land and normal society, the seaman's world was distinct, and the seaman himself distinctive. In the western world the deep-sea sailor has now all but disappeared, so it is possible to look dispassionately at what the seafaring life meant for those who went down to the sea in ships. Drawing on a mass of contemporary material spanning four millennia, this book follows the merchant seaman ashore and afloat through the typical vicissitudes of his exotic but uncertain life. Although it is an unsentimental 'warts and all' portrayal, it is nevertheless an affectionate valedictory tribute to a lifestyle that has almost vanished.
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The Might of Nations
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The Might of Nations
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This highly successful basic text concentrates on the struggle for power and order in world affairs. Clearly organized and written in a vivid, engaging style, The Might of Nations provides exceptional breadth and depth of coverage of world politics since 1945.
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A nation of might,: Containing "O-Wash-Ta-Nong saga," and other poems
Charles Dale Winslow
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Wild Sounds of the Northwoods (audio cassette and 40-page booklet)
Lang Elliott
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An audio reference guide to the sounds made by 100 species of birds, mammals, frogs, and insects inhabiting the northwoods lake country wilderness. Includes a 60-minute audio cassette and 40-page booklet. Each northwoods species is identified by name on the audio, followed by superb examples of its calls. The companion booklet provides written descriptions of each species' sounds along with habitat information and other interesting facts. "Northwoods" is defined as the transitional area where northern hardwood forest gradually gives way to the boreal evergreen forest. In the United States, this region stretches from Maine to Minnesota and includes lake country as well as high mountains, open bogs, upland meadows, and dense forest. In Canada, the northwoods stretches from Manitoba to the Maritime provinces.
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Superb!!.......2000-10-07
This CD includes recordings of 100 species commonly heard in the north, including mostly birds, but also mammals, amphibians, and even an insect! Each selection is reasonably long and includes a variety of vocalizations, and the accompanying booklet is wonderful, clearly but simply explaining the contexts in which each sound is made. Lang Elliott scores another home run.
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