Tony Cragg: Winner of the 1988 Turner Prize

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Since 1984 the Turner Prize has been instrumental in bringing about a sea change in the attitude and awareness of the public to contemporary art. No other prize has provoked so much controversy or critical debate. Pickled cows, unmade beds, and winking lightbulbs have grabbed the headlines and dominated the debate in recent years. This updated edition of The Turner Prize offers a concise survey of the most influential British artists of the past two decades, including Damien Hirst, Chris Ofili, Rachel Whiteread, and Jeremy Deller. Each winner and short-listed artist from each year of the Prize, including those nominated in 2005, is represented by a short illustrated essay, including a discussion of their career to date, and full-color reproductions of their work. This unique guide provides an invaluable reference for all those seeking a better understanding of contemporary art.

Writer's Handbook 2005 (Writer's Handbooks (MacMillan))

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And the winner is ... Entering a contest can reward your business with much-needed prize money and positive publicity.(Henderson-Townsend, CEO of Mannequin ... Inc.): An article from: Black Enterprise

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And the winner is ... Entering a contest can reward your business with much-needed prize money and positive publicity.(Henderson-Townsend, CEO of Mannequin ... Inc.): An article from: Black Enterprise
Marcia Layton Turner
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The Life and Times of Thomas Turner of East Hoathly: A picture of the daily life in a small village in Sussex, England drawn from the diary of a tradesman for the years 1754-1765 [Undergraduate Prize Essays: Yale University Vol. VI]

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The Life and Times of Thomas Turner of East Hoathly: A picture of the daily life in a small village in Sussex, England drawn from the diary of a tradesman for the years 1754-1765 [Undergraduate Prize Essays: Yale University Vol. VI]
Dean K. Worcester
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The post-war House of Commons; how should it be elected?: Prize essay,
Arthur C Turner
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Tony Cragg: Winner of the 1988 Turner Prize

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Tony Cragg: Winner of the 1988 Turner Prize

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Tony Cragg: Winner of the 1988 Turner Prize
Tony; Tate Gallery Cragg
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Paintings of upper-class men and women tell an important part of the history of costumes, but surviving garments themselves reveal even more. Every crease, stitch, and stain in a piece of clothing supplies information about its wearer and its era. This stunning book features eighteenth- and early-nineteenth-century garments from the premiere collection of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Illustrated with more than 300 color photographs, including many details and back views, the book treats not only elegant, high-style clothing in colonial America but also garments for everyday and work, the clothing of slaves, and maternity and nursing apparel.

Drawing on contemporary written descriptions and on actual costumes of the period, the book analyzes what Americans in the eighteenth century considered fashionable and attractive and how they used clothing to assert status or to identify occupations. The book also examines the myths and meanings of clothing in British and American society, clothing for the entire lifecycle, and a history of clothing alteration. Informative sidebars on a variety of fascinating topics complete the volume.

This book accompanies an exhibition at the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation in Williamsburg, Virginia, from October 26, 2002 to October 26, 2003.

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FANTASTIC!!.......2006-12-01

After spending a whole day at a Living History event, trying to justify spending that sort of money on a book. Which at the time was sealed and the vendor would not allow it to be opened. I finally bit the bullet and made the purchase. It is one of my all time favorite clothing books. The images are stunning, both full shots of pieces and close-ups. There are accessories, undergarments, et cetera. It includes a range of styles in the 18th century for men and women. Some children's garments. It is not all just aristocratic or high fashion, though it isn't lacking it either. But, the uberness of this book does not stop there. After I stopped devouring the pictures like a kid in a candy shop I started reading. I was impressed with the practical approach to fashion history that the author took. Instead of focusing on the outrageous and bizarre fads of fashion. The book also touches on how historians have identified, classified and labeled garments. And how they have been right or wrong in their thoeries, going on to explain the current position of opinion today with scholars in the field. The text flows with interesting facts and a keen wit and humor. There are quite a few amusing side bars, and a lot of "myth busters". I think this would be a welcome addition to any collection.

What Clothes Reveal: The Language of Clothing in Colonial & Federal America.......2006-03-22

"What Clothes Reveal" is first and foremost a history of American and British wearing apparel from the 18th and early 19th centuries found in the Colonial Williamsburg collection. It is also a social history of the period illustrated by garments and accessories that allows the reader to delve beneath the outer surface silhouette seen in paintings, prints, and on museum mannequins to reveal garment construction, fit, underpinnings, alterations, and simple thrift. While many costume histories focus on a single gender and social class, "What Clothes Reveal" includes examples for men, women, and children--not only gentry but also common folk. While author Baumgarten's "Eighteenth Century Clothing at Williamsburg" was intended to be a catalog of the collection, "What Clothes Reveal" goes several steps further. Baumgarten explores the deeper meaning of individual items and their construction, offers an curatorial interpretation of the garments and objects, and places them in a historical context by identifying details about the original owner where possible. While not intended to be the minute examination of garments in her "Costume Close-up: Clothing Construction and Pattern, 1750-1790," it is an important companion. While the general photos are typical, the detail photos are rare in costume histories. Readers shouldn't ignore the sidebars, the timeline, or the footnotes. The extensive bibliography offers a superb list of additional titles to assist with further research. This book is a must for costume historians, curators, collectors, re-enactors, and others who seek to understand 18th and early 19th century garments and the lives and times of those who wore them. Baumgarten unbuttons many mysteries in a thoroughly readable style, leaving the reader anxious for her next contribution to the field of costume history.

An Revolutionary War Embroiderer's Dream.......2005-04-11

This remarkable reference book consists of six chapters and a conclusion segment. So much information is included in this work that one can review it on many levels. My interest in this book is 18th century embroidery. The work of an 18th century surface embroiderer is foretold in this book and is portrayed in many venues. Embellished textiles such as stomachers, heavily embroidered pudding caps, women's cord quilted waistoats, swaddling bands for the new infant, and a yellow silk infant gown with a matching embroidered satin cap. Also, stunning embelishments on items such as spangled men's waistcoats, still unmade but outlined, on a large piece of silk are displayed with magnified detail allowing stitch colors, patterns, and directions to be studied. Included in What Clothes Reveal are beautiful examples of embroidered aprons for both the gentile ladies and the common women, different styles of pockets, covered and embroidered buttons, men's embroidered bargello wallets, and impressive men's caps. Baumgarten also included beautiful examples of ladies' fans, a wedding gown, and full maternity and nursing gown details including stays.

I ordered this book upon its release and studied it relentlessly. Afterwards I went to Colonial Williamsburg and experienced first hand this entire collection. With knowing and understanding the inside workings of this display, I was able to totally appreciate and understand the items in front of me.

Great Reference Guide.......2004-09-30

I am a historical seamstress that uses this book to copy the shape and style of Rev.War garments. I really love this book and go back to it over and over. It is a very useful book in my reference library.

A must-have reference for Colonial & Federal period clothing.......2004-01-15

At first glance, this book is amazing just for the feast it provides for the eyes just looking (and drooling) at the professional photographs of the costumes in the Colonial Williamsburg collection. When the reader really sits down and is able to read the text, the reader will find that the detail of the book is also amazing. The book does a marvelous job of explaining how clothing was used as a symbol of status, from the slave to the wealthy. It goes into deep detail the type of fabrics used, and the cut of the clothing used to achieve a certain look. It goes on to show what construction techniques and trims were used on some of the garments. A chapter on clothing from infancy to old age is also a treat and I was amazed to see that the cut of infant's clothing mirrored the cut of adult clothing very closely. I am most impressed with the use of cross-reference in the book. If a type of material or a cut of clothing is referred to in the text, a cross-referenced photo always accompanies it. Since purchasing this book, I have been able to date many items I have seen on eBay and in private collections. It is a really well written book and a must-have reference for the collector of antique fashions, designers, and museums.

What Clothes Reveal: The Language of Clothing in Colonial and Federal America

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Linda Baumgarten
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As a superhuman lawyer, She-Hulk has tried some of the strangest cases on Earth... but all of that is about to change! Empowered by the Living Tribunal, Shulkie is heading into deep space to practice Universal Law! Guest-starring Adam Warlock, Gamora, and Pip the Troll! Plus: Out of all of She-Hulk's enemies, no one hates her more than Titania! So what's her beef? Where did all this hostility come from? What made little Skeeter MacPherran into the angry Amazon she is today? And what's about to make her one of the deadliest threats in the Marvel Universe? Special appearances by the Absorbing Man, Spider-Woman, and Doctor Doom! And finally, a major power boost has made She-Hulk stronger than ever - maybe even stronger than special guest-star Hercules! Feats of strength can wait, however, because this emerald enchantress is going to the books and relying on brains, not brawn, to get the Prince of Power out of some Herculean legal problems.

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An Excellent Work.......2007-09-18

Dan Slott continues the great work he started in "She-Hulk, Volume 1" with "She-Hulk, Volume 2: Superhuman Law."

"She-Hulk, Volume 2" continues to define how the traditional superhero graphic novel for adults should be written. "She-Hulk" is full of sharp dialogue, timely humor, and an understanding that the traditional superhero story for adults normally works best when it is not taken seriously--when the story focuses more on character interaction rather than superheroics.

In "She-Hulk, Volume 2," She-Hulk (Jennifer Walters) is still working as a superhuman lawyer with Slott delivering a stellar story full of humor and wit. Juan Bobillo and Paul Pelletier are the pencilers. Bobillo's light and comical artwork fits the story well but Pelletier's work is even better.

Mike Mayhew provided the cover art for the original magazines and the covers he did for issues 7 and 8 are two of my favorite pieces of comic book art of all time. They are nearly photo-realistic, they are germane to the story they present, and they are filled with humor that people who know comics well will enjoy, and humor that people who do not know comics well will enjoy too.

"She-Hulk" is one of the few stories--graphic novel or otherwise--that is so well written that I can read it more than once. Like "She-Hulk, Volume 1," I recommend "She-Hulk, Volume 2: Superhuman Law" to all adults--comic book / superhero aficionados and otherwise.

I can't get enough She-Hulk! The fun continues from the first She-Hulk collection!.......2006-03-20

While not as groundbreaking as the first collection, I still had a good time following She-Hulk into her second collection. Just like before, where most books only tell you one padded out story, She-Hulk gives you a bunch of stories. This time around She-Hulk has a couple adventures being a judge in outer space, helps Hercules when a supervillain tries to sue him because Herc beat him up, and finally She-Hulk has a showdown with her arch enemy Titania.

After reading the first collection and its hilarious Spider-Man issue, I was hoping to see more of Spidey in this book as well. But he only showed up briefly in the last story, and only had one line of dialogue. Luckily though, there was a really funny issue with Hercules, and the scene where he sung in court was pretty much worth the cost of the collection alone!

This time around, I really took notice of one of She-Hulk's biggest strengths: her supporting cast. With characters like the loveable Awesome Andy, the bratty Southpaw, Pug, and Ditto, the supporting cast in this book is probably one of the best supporting casts in comics, up there with the original supporting cast from the early years of Spider-Man. That's something you just don't see anymore in comics today.

If you want to take a chance on a great new superhero book, I'd suggest buying the 1st collection of She-Hulk! And, after you fall in love with it, I'm sure you'll be back for this second helping! Now where's the third already?

The worst depiction of She-Hulk yet........2006-03-19

She-hulk has always had bad luck with writers.
First David Anthony Kraft's earnest, derivative stories, then John Byrne's ludicrous hijinks and now Dan Slott's "funny" melodrama.
I was appalled at how bad this book was, especially after hearing that it was allegedly a "phenomenal" book.

The book aspires to be a hybrid of comedy and drama, and fails at both miserably, particularly when it over-indulges in stale jokes and soap-opera contrivances.
Quirky? More like annoying and groan-inducing.
And it takes up too much time obviously trying to be hip in a retro way (if that makes sense)and trying to wring laughs out of
tired comic book cliches, when it should be telling solid stories and building up the character of the protagonist.

And that's another problem...the protagonist feels like an afterthought, especially when the courtroom drama and the cool guest stars seem to overpower the She-Hulk's presence.
It's as if the writer was only allowed to use the She-Hulk character, but damned if he is not going to bring his favorites into the mix. (The Spider-Man appearance in the other trade was horrible...it literally read like a Spider-Man book in which She-Hulk had a cameo)
The book at times (many times) feels like a super-powered mix of Ally McBeal and LA Law, without any of the charm, strong characters or intelligently constructed jokes.
If this is what passes off today as good comic book stories, then I'll pass.
The art is the only thing that is memorable.
Everything else, from the contrived tone, to the trite comedy to the "cute" dialogue, is forgettable and not worth the money spent.
1 star out of five

Superhuman law is super!.......2006-01-09

This second collection of She-Hulk's third series continues the fun new direction initiated by writer Dan Slott and artists Juan Bobillo and Paul Pelletier. The series is superhero adventures by way of "Boston Legal". All adventures are either a result of a legal case or initiating one, providing much humor along the way, with the occasional pokes at comic book conventions that readers have willingly suspended their disbelief for over the years.

Slott's writing is top-notch, with all characters coming off as real and the humor coming from those characters rather than feeling forced or driving the characterizations. This is complemented nicely by his two artists. Juan Bobillo's style is a looser, more stylized representation of She-Hulk and her world which may require a discerning eye to appreciate, but is well worthy of such appreciation. Paul Pelletier, on the other hand, has been known for more traditional superhero art, and brings that style to play here to great effect, reminding the reader that these stories are not parodies, but take place in the same fictional timeline as those in Fantastic Four, New Avengers, etc.

If you enjoy superhero stories and enjoy a touch of humor, this book is for you.

She-Hulk: Superhuman Law (Volume 2).......2005-08-21

Collecting issues 7-12 of the newly revived She-Hulk series, writer Dan Slott continues his charming blend of stellar action and clever nostalgia. Defying recent comic book trends that explore the darker themes of superheroes in a realistic setting, She-Hulk turns its back on the heavy handed approach and comes up with a light, easy to read and thoroughly enjoyable series.

The clean lines of artist Juan Bobillo set up the first story arc (issues 7-8) which features an entertaining if unlikely tongue-firmly-planted-in-cheek boxing match on a cosmic scale. The second arc (issues 9-12) continues the serviceable pencils of Paul Pelletier to set up a memorable, old fashioned superhero showdown between She-Hulk and the classic Marvel villain Titania. There are also a number of continuing subplots that develop in this collection including the weakest aspect of this series, She-Hulk as guardian and role-model for her employers' delinquent granddaughter, Southpaw. This troubled relationship is tiresome and distracts from the otherwise excellent story telling.

Before I read this and the first trade paperback, I had no interest in ever reading a She-Hulk comic book. The hyperbole surrounding Dan Slott as an emerging writing talent drew me in and it was a pleasant surprise to find that perhaps with further experience, Slott could very well be considered one of the top writers in a crowded market. Slott makes excellent comical use of forgotten second (and third) rate Marvel characters such as the Awesome Android, Hercules, even Howard the Duck (to name just a few) and an abundance of quirky ideas in this second She-Hulk book will bring a smile to any new or long time comic book reader.

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Hail a taxi cab, open the door to a burst of easy listening music, breathe in the poppy air freshener, lean over the seat, and say hello to the next Jean Paul Sartre or Kahlil Gibran. Taxi Driver Wisdom takes readers behind the Plexiglass curtain with pearls of wisdom from the most multicultural, multiethnic, multireligious group of philosophers ever assembled: New York Cab drivers. Atmospheric black and white photographs are paired with pithy quotes from downtown Descartes and freeway Foucaults-and bound with a faux leather cover just like the finest cab upholstery. Cheaper than an ashram and less of a hassle than Freudian analysis, Taxi Driver Wisdom is the shortest possible route to enlightenment. You may never want to take the bus again.

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Just like Riding in a Taxi.......2005-02-05

Taxi Driver Wisdom offers a glimpse into the world of the New York cabbie through lots of blunt advice, and photos of what drivers witness on a daily basis--cars in garages, crashes, street scenes, and tourist landmarks. The book is handsomely bound with thick padded covers, with duotone images printed on thick postcard-weight pages. Each photo measures 2 x 3 inches, and is accompanied by "advice" in large bright yellow text. The presentation has a "straight in your face" feel to it, similar to how a stereotypical new york cabbie might dispense some advice to you. rkchin. http://www.tenementcity.com/books_photo1.html

the best coffee table book!.......2003-08-25

well... I found this book about two or three years ago Since then, I can't find a better book to replace it from my collections. Normally books only stay on the table for one month or so, but this one actually stays there ever since I got a copy of it. Many great sentences in it!

Behind the Plexiglass, not much........2002-09-16

If you stand at a bookshop cash register you will most likely see `Taxi Driver Wisdom' along with `The Tao of Elvis' or `The Little Book of Belches' or `You and the True Meaning of Crop Circles'. Publishers love these little volumes placed as they are near the register for casual purchase. Why anyone should think that taxi drivers have any great insight on life is beyond me, mostly average guys doing an average job. Like barbers they deal with a captive public so this book could just as easily be called `Barber Shop Wisdom'.

I was expecting something much funnier and wry instead of the shallow observations that fill these pages. Another reviewer has referred to "lots of bumper sticker wisdom", quite right, once through the carwash and it's gone. All these taxi driver `thoughts' are dressed up in a pretty sumptuous package though, thick black hardback covers and each spread has a black-and-white street scene photo on the left with a bright yellow page on the right for the type, all on glossy paper. The book comes with the ultimate pretension, a faux yellow silk bookmark, just in case the readers lose their place in the unnumbered pages.

I'll end this review with a thought from Jean De La Bruyere (1645-1696) `The exact contrary of what is generally believed is often the truth'. Now that's what I call wisdom!

Check your mind.......2002-07-09

Taxi Driver Wisdom (TDW) is one of the most impressive books I've met through my nearly 40s. I've been traveling a lot, being European and having seen a piece of USA, my experience is - TDW through the eyes of mostly non-US reflects the present reality as if you'd examine it under a microscope. The great thing is - results of this examination in our times of globalization is applicable for US the same way as for the rest of the world. Take this: "TO PREPARE YOURSELF FOR MARRIAGE YOU MUST THINK - I AM GOING TO BURY THIS PERSON."
If you like this - you would like also "New York Vertical" by Horst Hamman - e.g.: "WE WILL PROBABLY BE JUDGED NOT BY THE MONUMENTS WE BUILD BUT BY THOSE WE HAVE DESTROYED." Have a nice day!-) Or at least - try2 ... :-)

Caveat Emptor.......2002-03-23

Taxi Driver Wisdom in itself may be an oxymoron, however as a taxi driver myself, I found it to be funny and thought provoking, and lacking in some of the more baser universal truths.
I drive a taxi in Toledo Ohio. The Glass City is not New York, but we do have our share of people who do give you a unique outlook on life. Recently, I began asking myself exactly WHY I do this instead of going to Law School. The plain and simple answer is..."No two days are exactly alike". That is the lure of cab driving; Every day presents a new set of challenges and problems that must be dealt with.
Taxi Driver Wisdom is a cute book. I highly recommend it to anyone who has ever rode in, or driven a cab. But, dont expect EVERY cab driver to impart wisdom on demand. There are some out there who would have trouble finding thier [behind] with both hands.

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Beauty Parlor Wisdom
Risa Mickenberg
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Make Your Own Damn Dinner Notepad

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Who needs a therapist if they already visit the beauty salon? This delightful follow-up to Taxi Driver Wisdom gathers together weird, witty, and often hilarious quotes gleaned from actual hairdressers, manicurists, and beauticians across the country. These modern-day Freuds offer insights into aging gracefully, the differences between women and men, fulfilling your dreams, and, of course, the meaning of hair and nails. Colorful photographs punctuate each message, and a puffy red cover evokes hours of beautification in the salon chair. With its salt-of-the earth wisdom from the people who beautify us, this book will make you feel as good as you look after a great session at the salon.

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Taxi Driver Wisdom
Risa Mickenberg
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