Mrs. Tependris: The Contemporary Years: The Adventures of An Art Collector

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Mrs. Tependris-the eccentric, dramatic, lovable, and awardwinning brainchild of artist Konstantin Kakanias-is seeking to find greater meaning in her life. In doing so, she becomes obsessed with her personal liberation and the art of creation and, as a consequence, makes a foray into the world of contemporary art. This colorful, stylish, and irresistible volume chronicles her journey with great insight and humor. Page after page, Kakanias' whimsical, beautiful art and calligraphy document the couture-wearing Mrs. Tependris' madcap adventures and comments on the work of some forty noteworthy artists in contemporary art. Interspersed throughout are pages that are dedicated to Mrs. Tependris' quest for self-understanding and move the story forward, whether on the phone with a friend or having flashbacks to her time with Andy Warhol at the Factory. Ultimately she discovers that she too is an artist and, in fact, that we are all artists, creators of our own happiness. At once informative, entertaining, and visually stimulating, Mrs. Tependris will delight those with an interest in contemporary art and fashion, while her dramatic adventures and life-affirming story will endear her to readers from all walks of life.

John Baldessari
Matthew Barney
Vanessa Beecroft
Ross Bleckner
Leigh Bowery
Chris Burden
Maurizio Cattelan
John Currin
Eric Fischl
Sylvie Fleury
Robert Gobe
Nan Goldin
Felix Gonzalez-Torres
Andreas Gursky
Damien Hirst
David Hockney
Mike Kelley
Jeff Koons
Joseph Kosuth
Roy Lichtenstein
Paul McCarthy
Miltos Manetas
Bruce Nauman
Shirin Neshat
Chris Ofili
Catherine Opie
Jack Pierson
Lari Pittman
Rob Pruitt
Charles Ray
Alexis Rockman
Nancy Rubins
Ed Ruscha
Robert Ryman
Cindy Sherman
Robert Smithson
Wolfgang Tillmans
Cy Twombly
Kara Walker
Andy Warhol
Lisa Yuskavage

Mrs Tependris the Contemporary Years The

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Mrs Tependris the Contemporary Years The
Konstantin Kakanias
Manufacturer: RIZZOLI @ INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000N652N6

Vintage Pop-Up Cards: Making Your Own Timeless Treasures
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Gives your imagination a boost!

Vintage Pop-Up Cards: Making Your Own Timeless Treasures
Taylor Hagerty
Manufacturer: Lark Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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In This House: A Collection of Altered Art Imagery and Collage Techniques

ASIN: 1600590314

Book Description

Holiday cards, sweetheart cards, humorous cards: they’re all “popping up” in this charming vintage collection. Warmly colored, and richly adorned with lace, beads, satin, and feathers, there’s nothing like them in the stores! These elaborate pre-1923 classics are not only beautiful in and of themselves; when disassembled, they also form the basis for 25 brand-new projects. After learning in detail exactly how these dimensional treasures are put together—the tools and techniques, the basics of construction, and the most authentic embellishments—you’re armed with the inspiration to create your own. Each project includes a photo of the card in its original form, images of every element in the card to photocopy or cut out, and instructions for rebuilding and redecorating your masterpiece.

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Gives your imagination a boost!.......2007-06-05

Although I have not actually constructed the patterned cards inside the book, its beauty, material lists and ideas set my imagination on fire. I've been making my own Christmas cards for 25 years and this book gives me more ideas for this year! The Victorian themes are a little "busy" for my tastes, but the ideas and structural details make this a valuable tool to use as a jumping off point. The actual designs are pretty simplistic in comparison to other pop-up books, but if you love old cards, this is a treat. My thanks for sharing the cards and ideas!

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Mode

Little Black Dress: Vintage Treasure
Didier Ludot
Manufacturer: Assouline
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 2843232899

Book Description

An essential piece of clothing in a woman's closet, the little black dress has maintained its popularity thought all trends because it is always the "right" thing to wear. It is a timeless classic and all great designers have created their own variation. Didier Ludot owns the most famous vintage clothing store in Paris, the fashion capital of the world. The store, La Petit Robe Noire, is housed in the prestigious Palais Royal, just steps away from the Louvre. Ludot has meticulously built and maintained a collection of black dresses, which features designs by Chanel, Balmain, Balenciaga, and Gaultier, among others. Photographs of these dresses are juxtaposed with archive photos of Romy Schneider, Catherine Deneuve, Jeanne Moreau, Sofia Loren, Edith Piaf, Paloma Picasso, Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor - all in their black dress finest. Ludot's collection is a delightful tour of the black dress from yesterday to today.

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Mode.......2007-02-12

Pefect little compendium. Wonderful illustrations and photographs. If love history and fashion this is a must.

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quite pleased
Stunning Book

Vintage Treasures
Jane Cassini , and Ann Brownfield
Manufacturer: Ryland Peters & Small
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1841722871

Book Description

A scrap of lace, a golden button, a rhinestone buckle-Vintage Treasures offers inspiration and creative projects using these and many other, charming objects. Authors Jane Cassini and Ann Brownfield celebrate their love of collecting - taking you through antique markets, junk shops, and even the family attic in search of unusual objects and appealing adornments. They then put these pieces to work as stunning details for special events, decorative displays, keepsakes and as personal touches to gift wrapping.

Charming vintage objects such as items of jewelry or lengths of fabric bring out the instinct in us all to collect, arrange and display. The first part of the book, Inspirations, shows you where to gather ideas and items for the look - from antique markets to the family attic. Home shows how to enhance your living space with gorgeous vintage-style touches-including soft furnishings; decorations for walls; table decorations; desk accessories; and more. Collections has a host of ideas for exhibiting photographs and vintage memorabilia, plus ingenious ways to display and use your vintage treasures, collections and keepsakes. Celebrations offers great ways to add vintage-inspired finishing touches to happy events, including ideas for gift wrapping, Christmas cards and decorations, and stunning details for weddings, Valentine's Day and other festive occasions.

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quite pleased.......2005-08-07

When i was originally shopping for this particular book no one
seem to have it in stock. Most places would order it for me however i had wanted to view some of the book before i purchased. Especially because the retail value for this book was 38 dollars canadian plus. It's a nice book for the right price. It has very original ideas for the treasure hunter and crafter such as myself.

Stunning Book.......2004-01-19

This is a very special book if you like the vintage look. It is different from many others in that it looks at the glamorous side of vintage, rather than the eclectic, colouful, 'busy' look of country-style vintage. I suppose you could say this look is the city equivalent of the 'shabby chic' look and is more sophisticated. Very, very inspiring.

Papier-Mache Treasures with Teena Flanner: Creating Your Own Vintage-Style Collectibles

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Papier-Mache Treasures with Teena Flanner: Creating Your Own Vintage-Style Collectibles
Teena Flanner
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ASIN: 1600591728

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Open the doors of celebrated artist Teena Flanner’s studio and an astounding sight will greet you: a glittering vision of vintage-inspired papier-mâché figures, reminiscent of treasured keepsakes from long ago. Now, for the first time ever, Teena reveals her unique techniques for making these wonderfully nostalgic creations: her secrets for working with and making molds; for mixing, pouring, drying and finishing the papier mâché; and for getting great effects with paint, glitter and other embellishments. Forty projects, organized by season, include darling rabbits, baby chicks, lambs, and a flower basket for spring; summery seashells and a mermaid; a fall harvest of turkeys, pumpkins, and a fruit bowl; and a wintertime celebration of sparkling trees, snowmen, Santas, and ornaments.

Treasures from Yesteryear, Book 1: Making Quilts from Vintage Blocks (Making Quilts from Vintage Blocks, Book 1)

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Great Basics

Treasures from Yesteryear, Book 1: Making Quilts from Vintage Blocks (Making Quilts from Vintage Blocks, Book 1)
Sharon Newman
Manufacturer: Martingale & Co Inc
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Binding: Paperback

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Great Basics.......2002-10-24

Sharon Newman has done a fantastic job of putting the basics in this book. I always refer to this book when I am doing the binding on my quilts - her method is the best and the mitered corners are beautiful. I also refer to it when trying to decide what size blocks I want for a certain size finished quilt. The charts are great! I highly recomend this book for all quilters. I buy copies for friends frequently.

Decorating with Vintage Treasures (Leisure Arts #3910)

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Decorating with Vintage Treasures (Leisure Arts #3910)
Better Homes and Gardens; Leisure Arts
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Release Date: 2004-01-01

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With this book you'll find dozens of ways to use and display your time-travelling treasures and bring vintage flair to every room.

Holiday Collectibles: Vintage Flea Market Treasures

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Interesting book for collectors and beginning collectors!

Holiday Collectibles: Vintage Flea Market Treasures
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Interesting book for collectors and beginning collectors!.......2006-12-31

This book that covers all holiday seasons and the type of collectibles available in each could be an eye-opener as to what has value in the holiday market. Interesting for almost anyone to read!

The Best Shotguns Ever Made in America: Seven Vintage Doubles to Shoot and to Treasure

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The Best Shotguns Ever Made in America: Seven Vintage Doubles to Shoot and to Treasure
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Catholic Children's Treasure Box (Issue No. 12)

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Catholic Children's Treasure Box (Issue No. 12)

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Binding: Pamphlet

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The whole purpose of Children's Treasure Box is to help you in your first duty as a parent: to train your children in the Faith; to raise up good Catholics.

Dictators die hard ([Vintage Ace double novel books)

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Dictators die hard ([Vintage Ace double novel books)
Robert A Levey
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Shortly after the dawn of photography, the unlikely partnership between the respected painter David Octavius Hill and the young engineer Robert Adamson produced some of the most important photographs in the history of the medium. During their brief but prolific association (1843-1848), Hill
and Adamsom experimented with some of the earliest calotype processes, creating hundreds of portraits, staged dramatic photographs, and architectural and landscape images. The Getty Museum holds more than four hundred of their works, forty-seven of which are featured in this latest addition to the
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David Octavius Hill and Robert Adamson: Catalogue of their calotypes taken between 1843 and 1847 in the collection of the Scottish National Portrait Gallery

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David Octavius Hill and Robert Adamson: Catalogue of their calotypes taken between 1843 and 1847 in the collection of the Scottish National Portrait Gallery
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Hill & Adamson Photographs
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Hill & Adamson photographs (Academy photographic editions)

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Hill & Adamson photographs (Academy photographic editions)
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Northern Light Photographs By David Octavius Hill and Robert Adamson from the Univresity of St.Andrews
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The photographs of David Octavius Hill and Robert Adamson

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The photographs of David Octavius Hill and Robert Adamson
David Octavius Hill
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The game is still afoot, as Master Zhuge finally comes face-to-face with the man pulling the strings for the 13 masked killers. But how could it be "him?" Also, the four major kung fu houses make their move, but is it for good or ill?

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