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The Far Side ® Gallery 5
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The Far Side® and the Larson® signature are registered trademarks of FarWorks, Inc.
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The best of a cartoonist genius.......2007-09-21
As a satirical cartoonist, Gary Larson has no peer. His biting and hilarious insights often require a great deal of thought before you get the point. If you are not familiar with the reference used to create the cartoon, it is unlikely that you will get the point.
For example, on page 42 there is a cartoon showing deer engaged in an excavation project with a mounted cowboy observing them while perched on a hill. The caption is "Where the deer and the antelope work." If you do not know about the song, "Home on the range", then you will not understand the joke. Another example on the same page shows three frogs lying among cattails holding wine bottles. The caption here is "Yeah, I remember Jerry. Good friend of mine ... You know, I never understood a single word he said, but he always had some mighty fine wine." Once again, if you are not familiar with the song "Joy to the World" by Creedence Clearwater Revival, the joke will most likely pass you by.
Gary Larson is a genius, where that quality is manifested in ways that are twisted, yet profound. This book is hilarious.
great fun!.......2006-02-17
This collection, as the other 4, are one of the best comics you can read! Great! Yuo must have it!
Hilarious.......2005-03-12
Here's another omnibus edition of Gary Larson's weird, wacky and utterly hilarious cartoons. To enter Larson's world is to enter a world where animals have meaningful conversations, bugs make their homes in nice suburban houses, flies fly planes etc, etc. Certainly not the mainstream kind of cartoon but for anyone who likes 'off the wall' type humour this is a 'must buy'. Absolutely hilarious.
I AM A LARSEN JUNKIE!!! I NEED MORE!!!.......2002-07-17
Larsen is the world's greatest cartoonist. Too bad he retired. I have envelopes filled with his cartoons clipped out of the newspaper (10+ years ago!) that I still can't bear to throw away. So I suppose this book was a good idea. It will take up less space than several bulging envelopes.
For younger people who can't remember his cartoons in the paper every day, you need to hurry up and start collecting his books so you can always be within arm's length of a smile or a laugh.
Also, I love the story about the "Jane Goodall Cartoon"
--George Stancliffe
Very Unique!.......2002-01-22
gary larson is one he best cartoonists ever! you have to travel to the far side! all of his comics will have you thinking! its great! buy it, you'll love it!
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Far Side Gallery 5
Gary Larson
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ASIN: B000OSKON6 |
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Far Side Gallery: No. 5
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- With Paintbrush and Shovel
- Breath taking wildflower paintings
- With Paint Brush and Shovel Preserving Virginia's Wildflower
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With Paintbrush and Shovel: Preserving Virginia's Wildflowers
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Manufacturer: University of Virginia Press
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ASIN: 081391969X |
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With Paintbrush and Shovel showcases the botanical watercolors of Bessie Niemeyer Marshall, a Virginia artist who received scant recognition during her lifetime. Reproduced for the first time in this volume, Marshall's beautiful paintings are the primary surviving record of a unique WPA project that put women to work creating a wildflower sanctuary in Petersburg, Virginia, during the 1930s.
Nancy Kober affectingly recounts the story of this fascinating project and the women involved: the horticulturist Donald Claiborne Holden, who directed the sanctuary's creation; the women of the Petersburg Garden Club and of Petersburg's African American community, who worked hard, in spite of segregated tasks and facilities, to establish a botanical preserve in the city's Lee Park; and the artist Bessie Marshall, whose difficult personal circumstances kept her in obscurity during her lifetime despite her obvious talent and repeated expressions of interest from curators and benefactors. Marshall eventually produced 238 watercolors for the Lee Park collection, 222 of which appear in full color in this book.
With exquisite detail and a subtle palette, the paintings depict a host of native flowers, shrubs, and trees, including some rare or imperiled species. Here, arranged by habitat, are dogwood and cat-tail, pokeweed and passion-flower, angelica and witch-hazel, redbud and rattlesnake-master. Although many of these species still grow in the vicinity of the former sanctuary, the collection is a reminder of the precarious state of many wildflower habitats and the need for continuing efforts to preserve our botanical and historical heritage.
As a gift, a reference, or simply an inspiring read, With Paintbrush and Shovel is a fittingly beautiful representation of a unique meeting of the forces of nature, history, and art.
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With Paintbrush and Shovel.......2001-05-02
With Paintbrush and Shovel is certainly a unique book. The beautiful paintings of wild flowers - 238 in all- really look more like high quality photography, they are so exquisitely detailed. The story that goes with the paintings tells an unknown story about work done by WPA women during the depression. One of the projects fostered by Roosevelt, the WPA gave work to unskilled African-American women and it was these women that cleaned up this willderness and brought the wild-flowers to Bessie Marshall to be reproduced in watercolor. The book is well-worth owning.
Breath taking wildflower paintings.......2001-04-19
The wildflower paintings in this book are absolutely unbelievably beautifully detailed. When you see them you will not believe the artist could so accurately paint the tiny delicate features of each flower and could so accurately recreate the wonderful colors. If you like, forget about the wonderful story documenting the WPA project in the 1930s to create a wildflower park and document the flowers with paintings. But, if you are an artist or a wildflower lover or both you must check this out just for the wonderful paintings.
Additionally, the printers spared no expense. They used high quality paper and achieved exquisite reproduction of the paintings. I'm sure they were fearful they would be totally out classed if they did not.
With Paint Brush and Shovel Preserving Virginia's Wildflower.......2000-11-30
This book provides a rare glimpes into the WPA projects especially designed by women. The book also illustrates the history of the park and chronicles the work of a diverse group of women who established a botanical preserve in a City Park during the 30's. The project, of national significance, was part of the WPA that provided work for African Americans and White Women during the depression. How intersting to read that the park provided an income for these deprived women, who created a wildflower/bird preserve for a small city. The beautiful botanical illustrations by B. Marshall are exquisite and the story to follow only enhances the charm of this well documented history.
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Victorian Wild Flowers of Devon
Manufacturer: Mint Press
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Wild Flowers in Watercolour
Judith Milne
Manufacturer: Trafalgar Square Publishing
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ASIN: 0713483075 |
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Offering simplified, inspirational step-by-step guidance, she explores all the techniques required to create beautiful, translucent flowers - from laying initial loose misty background washes to building up colours and adding highlights. She then shows how to paint a honeysuckle spray, wild roses and bluebells using a series of colourful step-by-step photographs. Each demonstration takes you right through the painting process, showing exactly how to lay down washes, overlay colours and how to finish off with texture and detail. Beautifully illustrated with Wendy's paintings, this book will inspire beginners and more experienced artists to paint what they see - and to capture the fresh colours and fascinating shapes of the many different wild flowers that can be found around us.
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a pretty book but...........2001-05-16
I picked this book up, in a local shop. Flicking through the pages i thought it would be a nice contribution to my art library. I read it in about half an hour, and really did not get much information. The pics are nice, but there are not a lot of in depth instructions. I guess thats why it is in the category of Leisure Arts..Da!!
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A stunning visual guide to more than 750 of the most important wild fowers, trees, shrubs, herbs, cati, grasses, mosses, aquatic plants and weeds.
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Basic Betacam & Dvcpro Camerawork (2nd ed) (Media Manual)
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Digital Video Camerawork (Media Manuals) (Media Manuals)
ASIN: 0240515188 |
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This new edition takes into account the very latest developments in camera technology, including more on: * Digital cameras * Computer menus and smart cards * Switchable aspect ratio cameras * Digital Betacam and BetacamSX * DVCPro and DVCAM formats * Digital-S and disc-recording camcorders * DV formats * Video journalism * Satellite News Gathering * Future developments
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A disappointment.......2003-08-22
This book is more for the person who already knows the material that will be contained in the book. Each time I was excited to read a section, I was disappointed in its content. Don't get this book if you're looking for more of an explanation rather than dictionary definition.
Disappointing.......2003-08-22
I bought this book because the titles of each section made the book seem worth while. Each time I read a section I was disappointed in the content. Not in-depth enough and not enough explanation. Each section that was explained used new jargon that hadn't been explained previously.
While the book may be somewhat of a good reference for someone who already knows about betacam camerawork, it seems to be a waste of time for one trying to actually learn the material.
For the video production student.......2000-07-19
Well written and clearly laid out, this is a very useful book for the video production student. If you are thinking about buying the equipment, reading this book will help you to make up your mind between two of the most popular professional video formats. Also, if you are using the equipment but have no access to the manuals (whether because you rent the equipment or the boss/owner is playing "information control" games), this manual will help you make the most of these top quality professional machines...
Excellent Reference--One Caveat.......2000-05-29
A fine reference manual from Focal Press. Diagrams are sharp and the text information is broken into digestible parts that go down smooth. Various tips and tricks help mend those tiny flaws that keep so much camera work looking so amateur.
One word of warning is that this manual may not be for those with no background in video. While easy to understand, I might suggest a primer, even if just to learn basic terms. This book starts with a basic assumption of a basic understanding.
Very highly recommended, especially for those who seek professional camera employment
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Living Beside: Performing Normal After Incest Memories Return
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ASIN: 0969806477 |
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This digital document is an article from Westchester County Business Journal, published by Westfair Communications, Inc. on February 4, 2002. The length of the article is 460 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Title: Advertising agencies upbeat about return to normal in 2002. (Focus).(Brief Article)
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This digital document is an article from Mortgage Banking, published by Mortgage Bankers Association of America on July 1, 1991. The length of the article is 1186 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Title: Boardroom view. (mortgage banking industry leaders' views on when the commercial real estate business will return to normal)
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This digital document is an article from Modern Casting, published by Thomson Gale on April 1, 2007. The length of the article is 509 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Title: Citation returns to bankruptcy court; business to continue as normal.(North America)
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Title: Cochrane review favors vaginal hysterectomy: the vaginal approach meant shorter hospital stays and quicker return to normal activities.(Mental Health)
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This digital document is an article from Winnipeg Free Press, published by Thomson Gale on February 17, 2007. The length of the article is 480 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Title: Cold snap over, temperatures to return to normal.(City)
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IDC notes that the results of the April HDD price survey show that the initiative to raise/hold prices for Desktop class drives is working. The Mobile class drives saw their first "normal", 9% per quarter price declines since July of 2002. Enterprise class drives are on their normal rates of decline.
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