Book Description
Stone Houses is a unique presentation of a beloved building tradition in one of the most charming and historically significant regions in the nation. Part of the original Pennsylvania Colony, founded in 1682, Bucks County is important not only as an early English colony in America but also as a crucial site in the struggle for American independence. Architectural historians Margaret Bye Richie and Gregory D. Huber and photographer Geoffrey Gross survey twenty-four houses and barns dating from this early period, detailing their English Cotswold vernacular style and distinctive construction from local stone.
Among the fascinating and delightful buildings included in Stone Houses are McConkey's Ferry Inn (ca. 1750s), Washington's headquarters on the night of his historic crossing over the Delaware River, as well as the Thompson-Neely House (1766), which served as his officers' headquarters that famous night; Pennsbury Manor, the home of William Penn (begun in 1683 and restored in 1939); Summerseat (1725), the home at various times of three signers of the Declaration of Independence; and Buckingham Friends Meeting House (1768), the oldest building in the country continuously in its original use. With its authoritative text and stunning full-color photography, Stone Houses of Bucks County is a beautiful record of a historically rich building tradition.
Customer Reviews:
inadequate.......2007-03-06
I found it nice but inadequate, since actually useful information was small part of the lot, from an architectural point of view.
BEAUTIFUL STONE.......2006-11-14
I have always thought the stone used on houses in the Philadelphia area was beautiful; it's warm and elegant. This book has crisp images and well researched, interesting text on these wonderful homes. If you have any interest in this subject then I highly recommend this book, you won't be disappointed.
Wonderful book, great pictures.......2005-10-21
This book contains a wonderful pictorial view of stone houses, better than I've ever seen. It includes all forms of construction and gives very informative descriptions of each style. The history related here is invaluable to the reader, as it takes you back in time. The pictures are full color and very articulately done. I found the colors presented in the homes helpful to me in restoring our stone house, built in the 1830's. This book is more than a "coffee table" book, it's a history lesson.
Great book.......2005-07-21
Wonderful photos and very interesting and informative text.
Exceptional detail photos of insides of dwellings. Nice to see my family homes done so well, ie The Pusey house and Primative Hall.
Customer Reviews:
ugly paintings.......2007-08-10
The photos in the book are all beautiful. But it's disappointing that most of the paintings are very ugly after copying and adapting from the photos. To me, the illustrations of the artists are just of beginners' effort. It's not to criticize that the illustrations are not realistic, nor impressionistic, but their color and design lose the most interesting spirit of nature from the original photos.
Technique Depth.......2007-07-07
I'm basically a beginning oil painter however I'm an Architect and I've drawn and done colored presentations my whole life. I've painted with acrylics and water colors in the past so I have some reasonable sense of composition and technique within these mediums therefore I wasn't looking for a beginners book on oil painting as I knew I just needed to experiment a lot with oils to get the feel of the medium yet I needed some guidance on the immediate basics of techniques for oils versus the other mediums I just mentioned and how best to approach painting various subject matters.
A friend turned me on to this book and I couldn't be happier. If you have any beginning experience with oils I HIGHLY recommend this book. I carry it with me wherever I go so that I can spend a few down moments picking up some more tips. If landscapes in particular are your thing then this books has it all. Mind you it's not an extremely in depth book on EXACTLY how to do everything as it leaves it up to you to connect the dots in your way. If you're painting from a photograph it teaches you how best to interpret the scene so that what is a photograph remains such and it gives you ideas, techniques and suggestions as to how to best exhibit this scene in oil and give it it's own spirit. If trees are giving you a problem then somewhere in this book you'll find a solution. If you're stuck on skies, water, foliage or anything that you would ever run into as regarding a landscape then I can almost assure you that you'll find something in this book to help guide you through your predicament. Trees in the snow? No problem they're in there. His teaching technique is general and loose yet it allows you to watch a master and learn how he might tackle the problem.
Mind you this is not a follow along book as you'll need some beginning experience however if you're wanting to take the reigns and what you need is occasional guidance then this is a GREAT REFERENCE book. This book will not tie you down with step by step explanations on how to exactly do this or that and it therefore allows you your freedom yet if you occasionally need someone on your shoulder to get you out of this or that predicament then it'd buy this book. There is no exaggeration when he entitles it the BIG BOOK of.... as that it is.
Great concept.......2007-01-30
I love the idea of dividing difficult subjects into different sections with advice and examples of how to tackle each. This book is divided into tree, sky and water sections, with subsections for each. Under the sky section, for example, are lessons on painting cloud-streaked skies, moody skies, skies after a storm, night skies and about forty more varieties of skies, with some work in progress pictures in many of the sections and side-by-side comparisons of the reference photo versus the actual painting.
Unfortunately, I think the paintings themselves fall short in this book. Some of the paintings are beautiful but most look like the efforts of a beginner artist to me. I understand that tastes vary so please flip through the book before you make the decision to purchase it. The paintings are impressionistic so if you're looking for realistic, every-detail-captured paintings, this book isn't going to cut it for you. It's not the fact that the paintings are impressionistic that bother me, but that they often come across as being very flat. As I flipped through this book last night, I realized that the artist leans a little too much on the photos he is referencing, which is why those darker areas where so much vitality could lie look almost dead in his renditions. It also seems that sometimes even the artist falls into the common trap of not looking past preconceived notions of color by almost always painting a tree or rock brown, despite whether it actually is or not.
I'm personally not a plein air artist (painting from life rather than photos) and I rely quite heavily on photos in my artwork, but I do believe that to be a successful artist you must know how to fill in the weak spots presented by photos, otherwise your growth as an artist will be limited. For the beginning artist this book will certainly be a helpful foundation, but if you're looking for a little more information I recommend books by Kevin Macpherson, especially "Fill Your Oil Paintings With Light & Color." When I was just beginning to paint and had hit a rut in my artistic growth, the suggestions and examples from that book gave me a whole new understanding of where to go and how to achieve it.
DEMONSTRATIONS ARE NOT REALISTIC.......2007-01-24
If you want to paint real looking paintings, this is not the book for you. Almost foggy looking illustrations for the techniques he describes. Not for me.
When Charles White Is Not Around To Help.......2007-01-17
"The Big Book Of Painting Nature In Oil" was created to bring everything one needs to paint nature in oil in one BIG book - 400 pages filled with 135 lessons in oil techniques for painting trees, skies, and water; 135 reference photographs; and 600 illustrations in full color, including 60 step-by-step demonstrations.
The book brings everything one needs to paint nature in oil, beginning with the basics, the essential materials and techniques and an exploration of color and special effects that add excitement. 135 lessons follow with tips on painting trees, flowers, leaves, bark, and fruit, in all seasons of the year. Next, you will learn to paint all types of skies - quiet, dramatic, sun-filled, or stormy. And finally, you will explore painting water, everything from rivers, lakes, and the ocean to fog, mist, ice, and snow. Each lesson focuses on a specific problem.
Since oil is an "incredibly" flexible medium, the authors' focus is on increasing the excitement and pleasure of painting nature in oil with many varied subjects for all types of painters.
The photographs that are included are to assist in understanding how an artist translates what he/she sees into a painting. It is hoped that the artist will grasp how a scene was interpreted and discover new ways of composing paintings.
I have the distinct pleasure of studying oil painting under renowned landscape artist Charles White. I have found "The Big Book Of Painting Nature In Oil" is an excellent alternative to solving specific problems when Charles is not around.
Book Description
Tips and techniques for creating better pictures and enhancing the quality of the pictures that capture those memorable moments in life. Includes all the new digital camera terms, plus expert advice for taking better pictures on the Better Pictures in Five Easy Steps Bonus CD-ROM course.
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Digital Photography Made Easy by Don Lindich.......2005-02-27
Simplicity! Excellent content! Unique design! Best $9.95 value today for learning how to operate a digital camera. Not only does one learn about the types of digital cameras, their controls and accessories and how they operate but also what can be done with the photos such as burning onto a CD, emailing photos, printing, software editing, etc. The unique design lets one flip from page to page while comparing their camera controls to the photos in the book. A CD comes with the book that gives a short course in general photography basics. "Digital Photography Made Easy" is truly well worth $9.95.
Digital Photography Made Easy by Don Lindich.......2005-02-11
At less than $10, this book and CD is a real bargain!! If you're a novice to digital photography, it has everything you'll need to know for a good long time, without overwhelming you with too much information. And if you do get stuck, you can email the author at the website address he provides and ask him for further explanation - at no cost! What a deal! I wish this book and this expert had been available when I was shopping for my first digital camera.
Great book.......2004-12-21
This book if perfect for everyone that owns or plans to own a digital camera!
Great layout and VERY easy to understand!
Book Description
- Create impressive effects with free DV and XPress Pro
- Capture, edit, and output digital media
- Import and export images, movies, and audio
Master the Tools and Techniques Used by Professional Editors
Avid made non-linear video editing possible. This book makes it easy, even if you have no experience at all. In as little as a week, its clear instruction and realistic, practical tutorials will help you master every aspect of video editing with Avid:
- Capturing from DV or other source footage
- Creating and organizing storage bins
- Customizing settings to suit your specific needs
- Navigating and selecting clips for editing
- Editing clips into sequences
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- Importing graphics, audio, and movies
- Exporting edited sequences to a variety of formats
- Creating transitional and segment effects
Know where all the tools are, and quickly find the easiest way to access any Avid function.
Easily manage all your video sources, multiple audio tracks, and transitions and trims!
Get just the right amount of information for the task at hand, such as keyframing audio.
But Avid Made Easy is more than a comprehensive introduction to the capabilities of Avid Xpress and Free DV products. Author Jaime Fowler brings every bit of his vast experience to bear, helping you choose the right approach for every situation. He even teaches advanced techniques that you won't find covered in any Avid manual.
The enclosed DVD contains your personal copy of Free DV, all the files you need to complete the book's tutorials, and a collection of the hottest Avid plug-ins.
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
Customer Reviews:
A Pretty Good Primer..........2007-01-14
Avid Made Easy is an interesting read for those new to non-linear editing and to the Avid system in particular. The author, Jamie Fowler, prepares you well with the history of NLE and Avid before you do your first exercise. However, torward the end of the book, your practice exercise is left unfinished despite the author's earlier promise to clean it up. Also, installing the companion disk can be a bit confusing. It's best to download and install Avid Free DV from the Avid website, then follow the book's directions for for installing the exercise and its related files from the companion CD. Other than that, Avid Made Easy is a great tool for learning the basics of the Avid editing system.
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Photoshop Made Easy
Nick Sullivan
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Finally, here is a guide to the favorite program of digital and film photographers alike—Photoshop—that’s user-friendly and jargon-free. Packed with 750 screenshots, it covers only what users need to know to get the job done and make the most of this powerful technology. From basic image correction and optimization to advanced techniques and special effects, illustrated tutorials show how to create a good digital workflow; crop and resize images; optimize exposure, sharpness, and color; retouch; and convert images to monochrome. Designed to be read in conjunction with Photoshop 7, CS, and CS2, and Elements 2.0, 3.0, and 4.0.
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Bell Towers of Paris: A Stroll through the City of Light
ASIN: 1591256275 |
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Over the past several years, the world of digital technology has exploded into the marketplace and everyone is eager to take part! The main problem: How to make sense of it all? The Digital Media Made Easy series is the answer. Digital Cameras Made Easy is written in plain, easy-to-understand terminology with clear and simple illustrations that helps everyday photographers understand the process and get great results. Includes a bonus CD-ROM with a basic photography course, Better Pictures in Five Easy Steps. Digital Music Made Easy makes using computer audio and digital music players a snap! Apples iPod and other digital music players are explained, as well as utilizing the most important features of iTunes and Windows Media Player. Includes a bonus CD-ROM with sample digtal audio and valuable links. Digital Video Made Easy teachs you how to find the right camcorder and accessories, improve your video technique, use your camcorder with your computer, and make DVDs to preserve your memories forever. See how easy it is to edit and create email videos that can be sent and shared with anyone. Includes a bonus CD-ROM with videomaking and editing tips.
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Underwater Digital Video Made Easy
Steven M. Barsky
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This exciting new book is aimed at first-time digital camera buyers and those contemplating buying a digital camera. The book explains what is a digital image and then shows the differences between film cameras and the new media of digital. It is also aimed at those more experienced users who already have a digital camera and want to get more out of it. The text is friendly, informal, and simple enough so that readers can understand all of today's new technology jargon.
Moving on from the camera, its structure, and how-to-use techniques, the book covers downloading, scanning and printers, and the section on the computer covers everything from organizing and filing images to viewing images, changing images, archiving images, inserting images, and printing, as well as digital imaging without a computer. A truly comprehensive book for the new media.
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Sing Me A Loveaby?
Bil Keane
Manufacturer: Fawcett
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The Family Circus
ASIN: 0449148157
Release Date: 1995-05-01 |
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"Bil Keane's cartoons are hung regularly on refrigerators throughout America, which he claims is more important to him than having his works hung in the Museum of Modern Art (which they are not).
"How many people look at Picasso or Matisse each time they get a glass of milk?" asks Bil.
He is proud of the continued popularity of The Family Circus, which appears in 1,500 newspapers.
Enjoy the 125 cartoons in this book, or check your neighbor's refrigerator.
Customer Reviews:
It's okay, I guess........1999-06-07
It took me a while to figure out the pun of this title. First I thought it was like "Sing Me A Love, Aby" but that didn't make sense, so I thought it might be Sing Me A Lo, Vabeby!" But that didn't work either. Then I figured out it was like "lullaby" but different because "lull" was "love."
The I laughed.
And didn't stop until I put the book down!
Once again, Mr. Keane focuses his penetrating gaze on all the things I--and many other daddies--find so warm and cuddly about families. Like kids. And furry pets, extra-loving grandparents, the joys of a clean home, happy family restaurant nights, etc. Although there is no "theme" for this book, its overall message comes through loud and clear: The family is here to stay, and Pop holds it wher it is.
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