Foul Perfection: Essays and Criticism

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The work of artist Mike Kelley (b. 1954) embraces performance, installation, drawing, painting, video, and sculpture. Drawing distinctively on high art and vernacular traditions, including historical research, popular culture, and psychology, Kelley came to prominence in the 1980s with a series of sculptures composed of craft materials. His recent work offers dialogues with architecture and with repressed memory syndrome, and a sustained inquiry into his own aesthetic and social history. The subjects on which Kelley has written are as varied as his artistic media. They include the work of fellow artists, sound, caricature, the uncanny, UFOlogy, and gender-bending.

This book offers a diverse collection of Kelley's writings from the last twenty-five years. It contains major critical texts on art, film, and the wider culture, including his piece on the aesthetic he calls "urban Gothic." It also contains essays, mostly commissioned for exhibition catalogs and journals, on the artists and groups David Askevold, �yvind Fahlstr�m, Douglas Huebler, John Miller, Survival Research Laboratories, and Paul Thek, among others. Kelley's voices are passionate, analytic, and ironic, and his critical intelligence is leavened with touches of whimsy.

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A sense of humor is essential for effective teaching!

As educators, we often take ourselves a bit too seriously, so veteran educator and illustrator Aaron Bacall offers a little perspective with these lighthearted cartoons. Whether used as overheads for staff development meetings or as an individual break in a busy day, this collection of whimsical glimpses at teaching will provide a moment to laugh and add a little levity—and poignancy—to your workday.

Intended to amuse, inspire, and reveal the simple truths that surround us, these illustrations are ideal for:

Staff training days
Conference presentations
Classroom lectures
Community meetings
Internal communications

…and they will continue reminding us that we can laugh at almost anything!

Aaron Bacall’s works have appeared in many publications: The School Administrator, Technology & Learning, The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, and Reader’s Digest. He has worked as a teacher, a principal curriculum writer for the New York City Board of Education, an antibiotic research chemist, and now as a full-time cartoonist. He is a member of The National Cartoonist Society and is on the Board of Governors of the Cartoonists Association.

Customer Reviews:

How true the humor is.......2003-09-04

I like this book, which I received as a gift. The humor is to the point. These cartoons are going to be displayed all over my classroom for all to enjoy. I can't wait for volume two.

Teaching is serious business AND, fun!.......2003-09-03

Teaching can become a grind. When that happens it can grind you down. Don't let it happen to you. Seek out the pearls of fun, humorous insights and pleasure that occur each day, if you look for them. This book is full of really clever cartoons - the kind you see in better magazines - about the teaching experience. I use these cartoons for my bulletin board, to remind me that teaching can be fun, for my intra school memos, to make sure they're read, and for my Powerpoint presentations to get the audience interested in what I have to say.

A humorous insight into teaching.......2003-03-31

The author is not only a fine cartoonist but an astute observer of teachers and teaching. As a teacher myself, I never knew that the profession could be seen as an endless source of humor. Now I approach each day with a new perspective on the profession. I have placed a few of the cartoons on my bulletin board and they attract staff members. The kids like them too. I really enjoyed this book.

Teaching is Rewarding and can be Fun too.......2003-03-21

I am a teacher and I think that this book should be required reading every day before a teacher enters the school building. Effective teaching is all about the right attitude and this delightful compilation of cartoons about the profession, will help you look at daily teaching situations in a new way. These 'New Yorker' type cartoons are really funny and display a knowledge of the teaching profession. Each cartoon is a gem. I have placed two of them on my class bulletin board. Reading this book has helped me stop taking myself so seriously and start relaxing and enjoying what I love to do best...teach!

Teaching Has its Funny Moments.......2003-02-14

This collection of professional cartoons aims at the funnybone and hits its target. A humorous spin is put on familar teaching situations. As a teacher,I realize that I was actually part of many of the situations presented in these cartoons. Ah, if only I had laughed then! These cartoons deserve a spot on the bulletin board in all teachers' workrooms. The cartoons also make useful ice-breakers and presentations for educational meetings.You thought teaching was hard work? Not to laugh at these cartoons is hard work!

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WOW! Great book! Just what I needed!

The Lighter Side of Staff Development
Aaron Bacall
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ASIN: 1412905060

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A sense of humor is essential for effective staff development!

As educators, we often take ourselves a bit too seriously, so veteran educator and illustrator Aaron Bacall offers a little perspective with these lighthearted cartoons. Whether used as overheads for meetings or as an individual break in a busy day, this collection of whimsical glimpses at staff development will provide a moment to laugh and add a little levity—and poignancy—to your workday. Intended to amuse, inspire, and reveal the simple truths that surround us, these illustrations are ideal for:

Staff training days
Conference presentations
Classroom lectures
Community meetings
Internal communications

…and they will continue reminding us that we can laugh at almost anything! Aaron Bacall’s works have appeared in many publications: The School Administrator, Technology & Learning, The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, and Reader’s Digest. He has worked as a teacher, a principal curriculum writer for the New York City Board of Education, an antibiotic research chemist, and now as a full-time cartoonist. He is a member of The National Cartoonist Society and is on the Board of Governors of the Cartoonists Association.

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WOW! Great book! Just what I needed!.......2005-02-21

I run staff development sessions and have been looking and looking for appropriate fun materials to use in a PowerPoint presentation. This book of excellent, very funny, professional cartoons is just what I was looking for. The first time I got permission to use one of the cartoons the audience loved it. How did the author come up with so many appropriate ideas, on such an esoteric topic, is something I'll never understand. I am happy he did.

The Lighter Side of Classroom Management

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Take a much deserved humor break

The Lighter Side of Classroom Management
Aaron Bacall
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ASIN: 1412927021

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"These are gems. The humor is on target and the cartoons are often visionary in their insights."
—Arthur Chikofsky, Continuing Education, College of Staten Island

As educators, we often take ourselves a bit too seriously, so veteran educator and illustrator Aaron Bacall offers a little perspective with these lighthearted cartoons. Whether used as overheads for staff development meetings or as an individual break in a busy day, this collection of whimsical glimpses at technology will provide a moment to laugh and add a little levity—and poignancy—to your workday.

Intended to amuse, inspire, and reveal the simple truths that surround us, these illustrations are ideal for

Staff training days
Conference presentations
Classroom lectures
Community meetings
Internal communications

and they will continue reminding us that we can laugh at almost anything!

About the author:
Aaron Bacall’s works have appeared in many publications: The School Administrator, Technology & Learning, The New Yorker, the Wall Street Journal, Barron's, and Reader's Digest. He has worked as a teacher, a principal curriculum writer for the New York City Board of Education, an antibiotic research chemist, and now as a full-time cartoonist and the coordinator of medical programs in continuing education at the College of Staten Island in New York. Three of his cartoons are now part of the Baker Library’s Historical Collections Department of The Harvard Business School.

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Take a much deserved humor break.......2006-11-15

What a wonderful and funny collection of cartoons that puts the humor spotlight on a serious subject. I already put some of these cartoons on the bulletin board at school. If you're an educator, get this book. If you're not an educator, buy it for someone who is. You will be thanked.

The Lighter Side of Educational Leadership

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It's not lonely at the top if you're laughing
Leading with a sense of humor
The truth through humor

The Lighter Side of Educational Leadership
Aaron Bacall
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A sense of humor is essential for effective leadership!

As educators, we often take ourselves a bit too seriously, so veteran educator and illustrator Aaron Bacall offers a little perspective with these lighthearted cartoons. Whether used as overheads for staff development meetings or as an individual break in a busy day, this collection of whimsical glimpses at education and school leadership will provide a moment to laugh and add a little levity—and poignancy—to your workday.

Intended to amuse, inspire, and reveal the simple truths that surround us, these illustrations are ideal for:

Staff training days
Conference presentations
Classroom lectures
Community meetings
Internal communications

…and they will continue reminding us that we can laugh at almost anything!

Customer Reviews:

It's not lonely at the top if you're laughing.......2003-09-12

This is a wonderful collection of the kind of single panel cartoons one finds in the best of periodicals.The humor is precise and each cartoon conveys a statement of truth through humor. If you are a school principal, get this book and stop and smell the humor. Laughing and smiling is good for you. It's a stress buster, a sort of Western style yoga. These cartoons make great ice breakers for staff meetings. If you know a school administrator, this is a great gift to give. Take a peek at the funny side of running a school.

Leading with a sense of humor.......2003-04-01

If you run a school or a school district you can do it better if you have a sense of humor. The cartoons in this book provide that.
As one who has a leadership role in education, I can see myself reflected in many of the cartoons in this book. If you have a role in educational leadership the cartoons in this book will prompt knowing snickers and laughs along with the proverbial 'grain of salt' that must be taken with many leadership experiences.

The truth through humor.......2002-04-24

This is a delightful collection of well drawn cartoons, each of which shows a behind-the-scene knowledge of the Principal's role in our educational system. These cartoons are funny and truthful at the same time and would be so useful in adding a much needed light touch to educational meetings. This book belongs on every principal's bookshelf.

The Lighter Side of Technology in Education

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Funny stuff here
Hi Tech Hi Laughs
The Antidote to Computer Frustration
Hi-Tech Funniness
Computers Can Be Funny

The Lighter Side of Technology in Education
Aaron Bacall
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A sense of humor is essential in education!

As educators, we often take ourselves a bit too seriously, so veteran educator and illustrator Aaron Bacall offers a little perspective with these lighthearted cartoons. Whether used as overheads for staff development meetings or as an individual break in a busy day, this collection of whimsical glimpses at technology will provide a moment to laugh and add a little levity—and poignancy—to your workday.

Intended to amuse, inspire, and reveal the simple truths that surround us, these illustrations are ideal for:

Staff training days
Conference presentations
Classroom lectures
Community meetings
Internal communications

…and they will continue reminding us that we can laugh at almost anything!

Customer Reviews:

Funny stuff here.......2003-09-12

I teach computers in high school and can relate to the cartoons in this book. In fact, I use a few of them on my inter school memos. They're attention grabbers. The cartoons are funny and each has a nugget of truth in it which any teacher can recognize.
I love this book.

Hi Tech Hi Laughs.......2003-04-08

There's some funny stuff in this book! I teach computers in a public school and the situations portrayed in this adorable volume seem familiar, with a humorous twist. These cartoons are professionally sketched and make wonderful intro pieces for our school's in-service courses where our staff can upgrade their computer skills.

The Antidote to Computer Frustration.......2003-03-08

Great work! These are funny on-target cartoons. If you use a computer you've already visited these situations but now you can laugh about it. Even if you don't know a hard drive from a memory stick, get this book and laugh a little before you boot up. Teachers beware! You're going to have a smile on your face every time you go near that computer in school.

Hi-Tech Funniness.......2003-03-08

I teach computer classes in high school and in college. The cartoons in this funny book deserve a place on the class bulletin board. A few have been posted there for all to enjoy. The author has a clever way of portraying familiar tech situations in cartoon shorthand. The artwork is very professional and enjoyable. I plan to use one of the cartoons as an ice-breaker for an upcoming workshop.

Computers Can Be Funny.......2003-03-07

I teach computer courses and the situations described in this wonderful cartoon book look familiar, with a very funny twist.
These are professionally sketched cartoons and I have placed a few of them on a bulletin board in the class. We all get a kick out of them. Don't forget to back up your hard drive and to buy this book.

Classroom Comedies: The Lighter Side Of Teaching

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Classroom Comedies: The Lighter Side Of Teaching
Harry D. Barger
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On the lighter side
Clifford G Self
Manufacturer: Arena Lettres
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Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B00070SF0A

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From obscure history and lore to prominence in everyday meals, discover the secrets of a truly delectable fry, a heart-stopping hot dog, and a quintessential hamburger. Includes quotes from the rich and famous about their favorite fast foods, visits to celebrated restaurants, and tips and recipes on cooking.

Customer Reviews:

The true food of all good Democrats.......2006-09-26

Any book about hot dogs which ignores jalapeno peppers, ketchup, mayonaise and the Democrats has missed the essentially American flavour of this food.

Maybe Graulich is a Republican and doesn't know better. They're used to eating pointy little sandwiches with the crusts cut off and stuffed with unmentionable fillings, while daintily sipping tiny cups of tea flavoured lightly with lemon. Good Democrats chow down on franks with beans washed down with keg beer; to go upscale they put their dogs in a bun, dress them with local flavours ranging from peanut butter to mayonnaise, chopped onions and jalapenos and quaff beer from a bottle.

In short, hot dogs are pure Americana. They should be served in as many ways, as many places, as many flavours and to as many Americans as possible. When Tommy Jeff wrote about "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness . . ." it is safe to assume, had hot dogs existed then, he would have understood the meaning of happiness. Graulich wants to prove dogs deserve culinary status, which is like entering Hagar the Horrible in a Miss America pageant. It's a quirky challenge, and he does it with elegance, style and good taste. But really, do hot dogs have "good taste" or do they just have to taste good?

Personally, I'd prefer some recipes; let's say for Chicago, New York and Mexican hot dogs. But, that may merely show I'm a cretin. Let's be honest, a hot dog is not an effete French (or Italian, or Portuguese or whatever) dish that must be prepared by an effete chef to the effete taste of a effete snob and served in an efficacious artistic display. Instead, like pizzas, hamburgers and baking powder biscuits with cowboy coffee, the hot dog is pure American inventiveness that gives everyone a taste exactly to their liking. Kinda like voting.

Graulich succeeds admirably. The book is done with taste, style and beauty; the work of a true connoisseur. Can anyone expect more of a hot dog, or a book about hot dogs? It's so good even effete snobs may be encouraged to nibble. Fortunately, for the sake of Republicans, he even includes instructions on how to eat a hot dog.

BUT . . . . . . . I still think someone needs to talk to him about jalapenos.

pinks doesnt deserve to be on any list .......2005-02-09

pinks is THE most overrated place on earth. I drove 2 hours for that? bland hard skinned hot dogs with cheap wanna be chili on it. a 7/11 big bite is better. dont waste your time. read this book its honest.

Overlooked Pinks?.......2000-01-09

Overall Mr. Graulich didn't do a bad job putting together a fairly informative book about one of my favorite foods.

On the other hand, when he listed the hot dog stand locations, he included the Purple Turtle in Utah (I live only a few minutes from the Turtle and it is only a marginal dog) but failed to mention Pink's in Los Angeles.

You don't think about Saturn without rings, you don't think about Abbott without Costello. You don't talk about Bill without Monica. You don't discuss hamburgers without MacDonalds (Although I didn't read Graulich's book, 'The Hamburger Companion' maybe he did.) You don't write about the American Civil War and leave out Lee or Grant or Lincoln.

How in the world could a man write about hot dogs and not include Pink's in Los Angeles. They recently celebrated their 60th anniversary. Same spot, same great dogs. My grandfather ate there, my dad ate there, I eat there. They used to be open 24 hrs. And no matter what time of the day or night you went there was almost always a line. Their hours have changed slightly, but there's still always a line.

Shame on you Mr Graulich, I am having a hard time to resist the urge to use the pages of your book to line the bottom my bird cage.

You don't think of Lucy without Ethel, or Fred without Ginger, or Disney without Mickey . . .Hot dogs without Pink's? Never.

jeff@grumpy.com

P.S. My web address has nothing to with my attitude.

A well-written tribute to America's fun food.......1999-07-15

This lavishly illustrated volume is a thoughtful and fun tribute to America's fun food--the hot dog. It's a perfect coffee table--make that picnic table--volume for food lovers of all stripes. If the pictures don't get your mouth watering and your grill smoking, the author's description of famous hot dog joints around the country will. It's hard not to smile reading this beautiful little book.

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