Japanese Architecture as a Collaborative Process: Opportunities in a Flexible Construction Culture

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This well-researched book on architectural practice in Japan looks closely at all aspects of the design and construction processes and carefully considers the pros and cons that arise for each specific Japanese approach. The author considers the economic and legal context in which the construction industry in Japan performs and explains each consequence. Japan offers a very different model, where architects, contractors, and manufacturers share knowledge and expertise. The discussion is not limited to aesthetic issues; the role of the architect within the construction team is discussed at length and the book will be a valuable contribution to he literature on design methods.

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If you’re eager to work in this beautiful and long-lasting medium, begin by getting tips from the experts, and the best techniques for rapidly building up layers of color. Try masking or painting with a knife to give your work an antique appearance. Full-color illustrations on each page, and a sumptuous painters’ gallery will guide your brush strokes!

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Passable.......2006-02-21

Your porduct was passable but rather steep a price to pay for a
struggling artist. Delivery was very prompt and all kudos to
Amazon .com for that.

great book.......2001-02-07

This book is great for the begginner in acrylic painting.

Acrylic Painting: Project Book for Beginners

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Good Examples, Clear Instructions
Dont waste your money

Acrylic Painting: Project Book for Beginners
Joan Hansen , and William F Powell
Manufacturer: Walter Foster Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1560107375

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Acrylic is a vibrant, versatile medium that is ideal for beginning artists. Its quick drying time and intense, brilliant hues allow you to express a world of possibilities! In this book, two renowned acrylic artists guide you through five colorful step-by-step lessons, providing special tips and techniques along the way.

• Discover a collection of beautiful, inspiring acrylic paintings

• Learn to paint a variety of subjects--from florals and landscapes to seascapes and still lifes

• Find out what materials you'll need to get started painting right away

• Create wonderfully rich, brilliantly colored works of art

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Good Examples, Clear Instructions.......2007-08-06

I'm a beginner. I took a painting class earlier this year and became very interested in acrylic painting. This book is perfect for me. The steps and techniques are illustrated clearly in the examples. The examples are popular landscapes. I can easily find a place to hang up my version of those painting in my house and be proud of it.

Dont waste your money.......2007-07-31

This book is, in my opinion, complete rubish. Disjointed directions, no attention or instruction on brush stroke tecniques. Vauge instructions on proper color applications. It seems that the author or this book has forgotten that beginners need to be guided through the process and that it should not be assumed that we can improvise for lack of direction. There are much, much better books out there for the beginner.

How To Paint: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners Covering Watercolors, Acrylics and Oils

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How To Paint: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners Covering Watercolors, Acrylics and Oils
Angela Gair , and Ian Sidaway
Manufacturer: New Holland
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Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 1845370872

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Beginners who want to master the basics of watercolors, acrylics, and oils will find more than 350 color photos to guide them, along with easy-to-follow instructions. More experienced painters can hone their skills using detailed studies of a range of techniques. Each section offers practical information on materials and equipment, a gallery of professional work to inspire creativity, and projects that cover landscapes, still lifes, people, flowers, animals, and buildings.

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Beginner's Guide: Acrylic 1 (HT273)
Ken Goldman
Manufacturer: Walter Foster
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1560104910

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Walter Foster's classic How to Draw and Paint series provides aspiring artists with an exceptional array of art instruction books featuring all subject areas and media. Each title includes easy step-by-step exercises as well as finished illustrations or paintings that will inspire artistic talent in anyone.

Packed with practical information, helpful tips, and fundamental techniques, the How to Draw and Paint series offers a complete library of resources to which artists of all skill levels can refer again and again.

¥ Discover a variety of inspiring paintings to spark your interest in acrylic

¥ Find out what materials you'll need to start painting right away

¥ Choose the subjects that appeal to you, from landscapes and still lifes to animals and self-portraits

¥ Create excitement with contrasts of color and neutral tones

¥ Learn how to paint ocean scene, from roaring waves to boats and whales

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It's never been easier to learn the captivating art of acrylic painting! The kit not only provides all the art tools needed, it also includes an inspiring project book that will teach you how to use those materials effectively. The project book covers the essentials of acrylic painting, from basic strokes and special techniques to more in-depth concepts such as color theory. It also features five complete step-by-step acrylic lessons to follow and learn. With clear instructions, helpful tips, and step-by-step illustrations, these projects are sure to help beginners find the artist within. And with everything you need right at your fingertips, you'll be amazed at how quickly you can learn to create your own beautiful works of art in acrylic!

Kit Includes:

32-page paperback book
7 tubes of acrylic paint
plastic paint palette
flat paintbrush
round paintbrush
palette knife
canvas paper
canvas board
acrylic flow improver

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Acrylic Painting For the Beginner
Frederic Taubes
Manufacturer: 1975 Watson-Guptill
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000MFMRP4

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Acrylic Painting for the Beginner
Frederic Taubes
Manufacturer: Watson-Guptill Pubns
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0823000613

Basics in Folk Art & Tole Book 1: Acrylic and Antique Stain Method for Beginners

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Basics in Folk Art & Tole Book 1: Acrylic and Antique Stain Method for Beginners
Joyce Howard
Manufacturer: Priscilla's Publications & Products
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000KLSMWC

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From "Priscila Hauser Presents" series. "A Book of Complete Step-by-Step Instructions and Patterns for Beginners. Featuring Acrylics & Antique Oil Stain Method."

Beginner's Guide to Acrylic Painting, The

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Beginner's Guide to Acrylic Painting, The
Kimm Stevens
Manufacturer: Bison books Ltd
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000JEQI8K

Beginner's Guide to Brushstrokes: Learn Decorative Painting With Acrylics

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Beginner's Guide to Brushstrokes: Learn Decorative Painting With Acrylics

Manufacturer: Plaid
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000IBTTG2

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Color management is one of the essential elements, yet major stumbling blocks in digital photography. The vast majority of digital photographers really wish they didn't have to be concerned with color management, yet the basic process of moving images from capture to print becomes impractical without it. And the more sophisticated the photography workflow becomes, the more important it is to manage colors from capture to print.

In this book, Brad Hinkel simplifies the language of color management. It is based on classes and workshops the author has given to hundreds of students of digital photography. His process for color management is intended to provide enough information to create a simple and effective system allowing the user to get on with photography - focus on creativity instead of technology. However, the fact that this book suggests a simple approach to color management does not mean it sacrifices quality and effectiveness. Simpler is usually better - if it works.

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Great basic overview of digital color management & printing on inkjet.......2007-10-03

My color experience is from being a long time film photographer. Digital color management principals were new to me before this book. Having completed it, I feel that I understand the fundamentals and have made some excellent color prints using Photoshop CS3 on my Intel MacMini printing to my HP B9180 archival printer. These prints are as good or slightly better than any I've made using traditional chemical color printing processes. If you want to make better prints on any inkjet printer, this is a great handbook!

Facing the Color Management Challenge.......2007-05-16

What you see is seldom what you get when you make the arduous journey from digital image file to hard copy. It's a royal pain in the ASCII.

Most of us pass off the color difference between what we see on our monitor and what we get in our prints with a shrug of the shoulders. It's just one of those vagaries of computing, right?

Generally, that's a healthy attitude for the casual computer user/digital photographer. There are enough hassles in life without looking for new ones. On the other hand, if you're trying to make a living in graphic arts/photography, color management looms large in your professional life.

Some days, when I'm working on several computers, each with it's own color quirks, it gets frustrating. The book nicely bridges the color management gap with thorough explanations of color space and how to calibrate and profile your monitor.

Obviously, a good monitor is going to be an important component of the management process. Hinckel covers the related subjects as well as making some specific recommendations. He also looks beyond the monitor and discusses a good work environment.

There are specific software packages like Monaco OPTIC and Monaco EZcolor that are more powerful than the color management programs that come with printers and photo/graphic editing software. There is a good explanation of how these work.

Hinkel explorers numerous printing option, tells how to test your system, and then he moves into Advanced Printing.

This book presents a comprehensive, easy-to-understand overview of color management. Hallelujah. This book may actually inspire all of us color-management-procrastinators to jump in and get this vital area of graphic arts under control.

A must read for any serious digital photographer.......2007-03-12

For years I struggled with how to deal with a simple problem of getting what I see on screen to be the same as what I print a photo lab. Color management shouldn't be such a difficult task though it usually is unless you know some preparation and steps you need to take. Most casual photographers don't give a thought, and photo ops do a pretty decent job producing printed photos that make us happy enough that we don't think color management is an issue. But if you're taking photos that include portraits, sunsets, landscapes or any situation where precise colors matter, you began thinking about color management.

Brad Hinkel does a superb job explaining the reasoning and science behind color spaces and how it applies to digital workflow color management. From the beginning to end this relatively short and concise book takes the reader through 10 important steps of not only understanding but how to accurately reproduce your intended photos in all their vibrant color glory. From choosing a good monitor to converting your colors to the right color space for the intended output, when you read this book you will approach managing your photos with a new expert eye.

Beginners might have a bit tougher time with the learning curve of understanding color management even with this well-written easy-to-read title, but an intermediate to advanced user would find it highly educational and a fast read. This one definitely falls in my highly recommended category.

Enthusiastically recommended for any Photoshop user interested in improving the quality of their digital color photographs........2007-03-04

Written by photographer, software designer and teacher Brad Hinkel, Color Management in Digital Photography: Ten Easy Steps to True Colors in Photoshop is a methodical, full-color guide to making the most of digital color photography using Photoshop software. Numerous computer screenshots illustrate the step-by-step instructions, and the straightforward text is written to be accessible to digital photography novices as well as seasoned digital photographers who are relatively unfamiliar with what Photoshop has to offer. Steps range from the most basic "Select a Color Space" (such as RGB or Adobe RGB) to "Profile Your Monitor" to "Advanced Printing" and "Adjusting Your Color for Printing". Enthusiastically recommended for any Photoshop user interested in improving the quality of their digital color photographs.

Great understanding to the relationship of image, monitor and printer!.......2007-01-17

One of the hardest parts of digital imaging for most people to understand is the relationship between the color that they see on the screen and the color that they see on their prints.

In Color Management In Digital Photography: Ten Easy Steps To True Colors In Photoshop Brad Hinkel shows us, in easy progressions, how to understand and use available color spaces to move from digital image, to screen image, to print image.

What I like best about Color Management In Digital Photography is that Hinkel breaks down the basics into easy to understand parts. In the chapter entitled "Select a Color Space", he defines what a color space is. He then shows how it relates between the digital image; the one your camera made, the image as it appears on the screen and the image as it appears on the printer.

This book can take you to that next level, especially if every time you time you try to understand the technical jargon of color space, sRGB and profiling you find yourself confused. If you are new to printing in a digital world or you are always having problems making your screen image and your print image match, then Color Management In Digital Photography is the perfect book for you

Digital Photography in Easy Steps (In Easy Steps)

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Digital Photography in Easy Steps (In Easy Steps)
Nick Vandome
Manufacturer: Computer Step
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ASIN: 1840781998

Digital Video in Easy Steps (In Easy Steps)

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Digital Video in Easy Steps (In Easy Steps)
Nick Vandome
Manufacturer: Computer Step
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ASIN: 1840782153

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This book looks at all aspects of the world of digital video. Beginning with an overview of the terminology and technology used, it then looks at the equipment that is required and details how to obtain the best digital video footage. The issue of downloading the footage onto a computer is then covered (including converting analogue video to digital). Also covers: various software programs that are available for editing digital video (including Pinnacle Studio, Windows Movie Maker and Apple iMovie) and editing techniques that are needed to produce slick and professional-looking movies. Finally, different ways of publishing digital video are looked at, enabling you to publish your movies over the Web or burn them onto CD or DVD.

Digital Photography for Seniors in Easy Steps (In Easy Steps)

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Digital Photography for Seniors in Easy Steps (In Easy Steps)
Nick Vandome
Manufacturer: Computer Step
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ASIN: 1840783214

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Despite intimidating terms like “pixels” and “memory card,” digital cameras are a snap to use. This step-by-step manual guides seniors through this exciting new way to capture and share photos. Readers learn the basics of digital photography, plus how to choose the right camera, edit and manipulate images, share photos on the Web or via email, storage and printing options, and much more.

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Digital Photography in Easy Steps

Manufacturer: COMPUTER STEP
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ASIN: B000GSG640

Photoshop Elements 5 in Easy Steps (In Easy Steps)

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Photoshop Elements 5 in Easy Steps (In Easy Steps)
Nick Vandome
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ASIN: 1840783338

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Displaying and sharing personal photos is an exciting experience, and this guide allows users of Photoshop Elements 5 to perfectly edit their digital images. Focusing on techniques that render photographs in their greatest clarity, Photoshop Elements 5 in Easy Steps showcases the many stunning features of the Elements 5 program. Starting from the capturing of the images to the editing, displaying, emailing, and printing of them, the information is appropriate for all skill levels and will help all budding photographers to produce professional-quality mementos.

Take Better Photos in 30 Minutes: 4 Easy Steps to Great Photos

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Take Better Photos in 30 Minutes: 4 Easy Steps to Great Photos
Jerry Hughes
Manufacturer: Phillips Lane Pub
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How to Create Black & White Vintage Style Portraits With Your Digital Camera: Plus a Section on Special Effects for Color!

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David knows what he's talking about!

How to Create Black & White Vintage Style Portraits With Your Digital Camera: Plus a Section on Special Effects for Color!
David A. Hernandez
Manufacturer: BookSurge Publishing
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ASIN: 1419629212

Book Description

Learn to create stunning vintage-style portraits with minimal equipment while saving time in the digital darkroom! Walk step-by-step through the creation of a work of art using your digital camera, even if all you own is a point-and-shoot!

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David knows what he's talking about!.......2006-03-11

There are a lot of "How to" books out there, but how do you really know if the information you're getting is the right stuff?
Easy: Take it from an expert.
David and I have worked together twice over the past 5 years, and I have to say I am truly impressed with his portrait style. He is an amazing photographer and his technique is second to none. You can buy this book with the confidence that you are getting lessons from one of the best.

-- Richard Rasner
Nakayama Photography Studios

Really, Really, Really Easy Step-by-Step Digital Photography for absolute beginners of all ages

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Really, Really, Really Easy Step-by-Step Digital Photography for absolute beginners of all ages
Gavin Hoole , and Cheryl Smith
Manufacturer: New Holland
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ASIN: B000MEV0P8

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Explains the process of picture-taking and sharing digital images. This book covers basic camera usage and guides the reader towards the choice of camera that is appropriate for their skills, needs and budget. It is aimed at users running PCs under Windows XP; the authors make use of a Canon digital camera as a 'generic' model. DIAGRAMS, TABLES, 200 COLOR PHOTOS, SOFTWARE SCREEN CAPTURES

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A mysterious robbery in an ancient English mansion sets Hellboy and Abe Sapien on the trail of a saint, a warlock, a demon, an arch duke of Hell, and a gun-wielding monkey. The crown of the Beast of the Apocalypse becomes the main prize in a tale perfectly balancing action and occult suspense. 2000 HARVEY WINNER, BEST ARTIST

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Hellboy es lo mejor que hay en el mundo de las comics y arte.......2005-02-01

Este es un excelente comic con una perfecta combinacion de arte y de escritura. Recomendado para cualquier persona que pueda apreciar una historia entretenida o uno de los mejores dibujantes de nuestros tiempos.

Hellboy La Caja Del Mal / Box Full of Evil (Hellboy)

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Hellboy La Caja Del Mal / Box Full of Evil (Hellboy)
Mike Mignola
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