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In the tempestuous closing decades of the sixteenth century, the Empire of Japan writhes in chaos as the shogunate crumbles and rival warlords battle for supremacy. Warrior monks in their armed citadels block the road to the capital; castles are destroyed, villages plundered, fields put to the
torch.
Amid this devastation, three men dream of uniting the nation. At one extreme is the charismatic but brutal Nobunaga, whose ruthless ambition crushes all before him. At the opposite pole is the cold, deliberate Ieyasu, wise in counsel, brave in battle, mature beyond his years. But the keystone of
this triumvirate is the most memorable of all, Hideyoshi, who rises from the menial post of sandal bearer to become Taiko-absolute ruler of Japan in the Emperor's name.
When Nobunaga emerges from obscurity by destroying an army ten times the size of his own, he allies himself with Ieyasu, whose province is weak, but whose canniness and loyalty make him invaluable. Yet it is the scrawny, monkey-faced Hideyoshi-brash, impulsive, and utterly fearless-who becomes the
unlikely savior of this ravaged land. Born the son of a farmer, he takes on the world with nothing but his bare hands and his wits, turning doubters into loyal servants, rivals into faithful friends, and enemies into allies. In all this he uses a piercing insight into human nature that unlocks
castle gates, opens men's minds, and captures women's hearts. For Hideyoshi's passions are not limited to war and intrigue-his faithful wife, Nene, holds his love dear, even when she must share it; the chaste Oyu, sister of Hideyoshi's chief strategist, falls prey to his desires; and the seductive
Chacha, whom he rescues from the fiery destruction of her father's castle, tempts his weakness.
As recounted by Eiji Yoshikawa, author of the international best-seller Musashi, Taiko tells many stories: of the fury of Nobunaga and the fatal arrogance of the black-toothed Yoshimoto; of the pathetic downfall of the House of Takeda; how the scorned Mitsuhide betrayed his master; how once
impregnable ramparts fell as their defenders died gloriously. Most of all, though, Taiko is the story of how one man transformed a nation through the force of his will and the depth of his humanity. Filled with scenes of pageantry and violence, acts of treachery and self-sacrifice, tenderness and
savagery, Taiko combines the panoramic spectacle of a Kurosawa epic with a vivid evocation of feudal Japan.
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One of the best book on Japanese unification history.......2007-08-20
I first read this book 20 years ago when I was in the primary school. Of course I did not understand it at that time. I picked it up again when I was in university and since then I have read it 3 times.
This book puts a lot of focus on the live of Toyotomi Hideyoshi from his youth to his rise as one of the powerful figure in Japan political landscape. Hideyoshi lived at the time when the Japanese political power was polarized into three shoguns, Takeda Shingen, Oda Nobunaga and Ieyesu Tokugawa.
The monkey face, this was how the young Hideyoshi being called by others, started his career as the low level servant at Oda Nobunaga clan. He was the personal servant of Oda Nobunaga himself, carrying Nobunaga's sandals. Overtime he rose as one of Nobunaga's trusted general. Hideyoshi's main strenght is his administration skill. He is able to manage people in achieving certain goals. He is also a master negotiator, being able to persuade some of Nobunaga's enemies to switch side. His big break came after Nobunaga's unexpected death. He quickly consolidated the power and basically took over the Nobunaga's clan.
Mr. Yoshikawa is very good in telling the stories and describing the mind and feeling of the characters. He is very good in reliving the heart and soul of the characters involved in the history. That's what make this book is very enjoyable to read. It's not a plain history book but it is more a romantic drama book.
The only set back that I have with this book is the closure or the ending. I feel that Mr Yoshikawa bring this book to an end too fast. The pace of the story is speed up and condensed right after the death of Nobunaga.
To conclude this review, this is one of several books that I read more than once. The other book from Mr Yoshikawa, Musashi, is also very highly recommended.
Awesome.......2007-08-06
Extraordinary! I cannot say enough of this novel. It is vast in depth and exposition of this era. The portrayal of Hideyoshi's rise to power is intriguing chapter by chapter.
The novel contains many of the protagonists of this time, all formidable and with many vying for the position of supreme ruler of Japan. Through it all the unassuming monkey-faced soldier with the peasant background rises to the forefront. Hideyoshi is underestimated by his peers, with the exception of those few who see past his mien and recognize the giftedness and genius of this man.
The shortcomings of the novel is its overt romanticism attributed to the Hideyoshi. Historically, Hideyoshi was a political animal and during his reign he ordered the disastrous campaign against China and Korean, and his later persecution of Christians. The author does not write about his later life where these events took place. This leads to the second flaw, which is that the story ends too abruptly with Hideyoshi's execution of a political move which places him as the most pre-eminent Lord of Japan. We never see him as he finally rises to the title of Taiko. Yoshikawa tells us (as well as history itself) that Hideyoshi's mastery is inevitable at the point that the novel ends; however, it left me desiring the author to finish the story and wished that Yoshimoto would have written more. Still it is a novel that I have read again and again despite its length and minor shortcomings.
A dense but enjoyable book........2007-05-28
This book is a great read. It is something that can be enjoyed by those who have a interest in samurai literature, or people interested in history. The book at times seems to move slowly to get to something that the reader will know is inevitable. Also worth mentioning, the book has entirely too much emphasis on the names of every character, major and minor. all considered I am not dissapointed that I bought this book.
really good book.......2007-04-02
Its a great book if you like japanese history, samurais books, and those subjects, its long and you might get lost a little bit with names and places at the beginning but the book keeps you interested in the story. At least it did to me.
Go with Musashi..........2007-03-26
Though of more historical interest, I thought Yoshikawa scored much bigger with "Musashi" than with "Taiko". The same intricate prose style that lent a quiet depth to the adventures of the swordsman drags this tale of Hideyoshi's rise to power to a crawl. The plot of this novel is much slower, and certainly of less interest to those looking for a casual read, as well as those seeking a touch of sparse Japanese spiritualism. It's certainly not a bad book, and those coming for a spiced-up history lesson won't be disappointed. However, if you were looking for another tale of adventure and self-actualization, you won't find one to measure up to Musashi here.
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Pickled...Then Potted
All that remains of Lula Mae Wiggins-who drowned in a bathtub of cheap champagne on New Year's Eve-now sits in an alleged Etruscan urn in Savannah, Georgia. Further north, at the Den of Antiquity antique shop in Charlotte, North Carolina, plucky proprietor Abigail Timberlake is astonished to learn that she is the sole inheitor of the Wiggins estate. Late Aunt Lula Mae was, after all, as distant a relative as kin can get.
Arriving in picturesque Savannah, Abby makes a couple of startling discoveries. First, that Lula Mae's final resting pot is more American cheap than Italian antique. And second, that there was a very valuable 1793 one-cent piece taped to the inside lid. Perhaps a coin collection worth millions is hidden among the deceased's worldly possessions-making Lula's passoing more suspicious than orginally surmised. With the strange appearance of a voodoo preistess coupled with the disturbing disappearance of a loved one-and with nasty family skeletons tumbling from the trees like acorns-Abby needs to find her penny auntie's killer p.d.q...or she'll be up to her ashes in serious trouble!
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Midnight in the Garden of Silly and Fun.......2005-07-12
For those not familiar with this series, the heroine is one Abigail Timberlake, an antique dealer from Charlotte, North Carolina. Abby has a knack for inheriting things and that knack is the basis for the plot of this book. I must mention however, that Abby did not inherit her shop but the author has made that claim in both this book and the previous entry in the series. Inconsistency in the overall story line is the biggest problem that I have with this series and I really wish that Mrs. Myers would try and do better.
Abby's knack for being an heir crops up early on in this story when she gets a dose of good news and bad news. The bad news is that a relative that she didn't even know existed has died. Drowned in a bathtub full of champagne. The good news is that this relative, Lula Mae Wiggins, has left her entire estate to Abby. Even better news comes to Abby when she finds out that Lula Mae lived in Savannah's historic district and her estate includes her house.
Soon Abby and her wonderfully quirky mother, along with Abby's two best friends, CJ and Wynnell are headed for Savannah. On the way down someone mentions "The Book." Mama thinks that they mean the Bible but as anyone familiar with Savannah knows "The Book" refers to "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" and from the time "The Book" is mentioned "A Penny Urned" often reads like a companion novel. Right down to an African-American lady who wears a big straw hat, wears a juju bag and talks to a dead girl in Bonaventure Cemetery.
After arriving in Savannah, CJ and Wynnell sort of go off on their own and basically run amuck on River Street. Wynnell ends up running off to Tokyo with a group of Japanese tourists after she and CJ fall into the river. Mama sticks with Abby, all the while trying to pick up a man either for herself or Abby and in the end she does find a man for CJ. After a while though, even mama disappears adding one more mystery to those that Abby has discovered since arriving in Savannah. In fact, the longer Abby stays in Savannah, the more questions she has and since the police aren't finding any answers she starts to sniff around on her own. In the end everything becomes clear but there are almost too many different plots floating around and most of the mysteries are only related to each other in the barest sense of the word. Its all just a little confusing but then the answers start coming and it all makes sense, but just barely. Of course there is one problem that Abby doesn't know about until it falls into her lap and almost gets her and her mama a one way trip on a boat. The books in this series always seem to end with a sudden and unexpected revelation that catches Abby completely off guard so it shouldn't be a surprise when this one also ends this way.
Although the plot is a little disjointed in places, the Savannah connection and the hilarious antics of some of the characters combined to make this one of my favorite entries in this series. From the Pirate House to the Waving Girl statue Savannah is thoroughly integrated into this story and the city itself almost seems like one of the characters in the book. Both hi-jinx and questions abound, making this a page-turner from start to finish so grab some pink champagne, climb in the tub and read till you drop.
Not all that "cozy".......2004-03-30
I've never understood the term "cozy mystery." Supposedly Ms. Myers writes "cozy mysteries." That's how reviewers and advertisers often describe them. However, the jeopardy is just as real, and the corpse is just as dead--drowned in champagne of the wrong color, in this case. Does "cozy" mean written by a woman? There's certainly nothing cozy about Patricia Cornwell's or Sue Grafton's crime fiction. Does it mean without a lot of "improper" words? Then, Agatha Christie, Ngaio Marsh, and Mary Roberts Rinehart would fit the genre. So what IS a cozy mystery?
This one is good fun, especially if the reader is familiar with the book, "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil." The setting is quirky Savannah, and Tamar Myers populates her book with quirky locals to go with the quirky entourage from Charlotte/Rock Hill. The characters are fascinating, the atmosphere almost palpable. And the plot has one final twist that send the reader off satisfied.
But cozy? Murder is never cozy. Tea and crumpets are cozy. "Pride and Prejudice" is a little cozy, perhaps. But not Tamar Myers.
The slapstick overshadows the story.......2004-03-16
I usually enjoy reading Abigail Timberlake if for no other reason than it will usually make me laugh. I found with this book, that the comedy was forced and almost slapstick. This took away from the story and I just read to get to the end. In the book, Abigail, her mother and her two friends, Wynnell and CJ go to Savannah to claim an inheritance that Abigail gets from a long-lost cousin. While there they meet a number of local people who are scary, silly and downright dangerous. Abby tries to find her cousin's valuable coin collection, but there are a number of people that are after it too. Of course Abby and her mother end up in a pickle that they have to get themselves out of at the end. Pretty predictable stuff.
"Urned" accolades!.......2003-01-26
Tamar Myers is one of a kind. Her humor has me laughing out loud as I turn the pages, following Abby as she unravels the mystery. This story also gives a peek into Abby's family that is poignantly handled. Well done!
Not Up to Par.......2002-11-05
It took me a while to read this book, which is a rarity for me when I've got hold of a Tamar Myers mystery (Den of Antiquity OR her Penn-Dutch series). Although the book takes Abby to a different locale (Savannah) there isn't much action in it. Ms. Myers' humor is not up to par in comparison to her other books. Some of the plot and characters seem contrived - too coincidental, and it just didn't make her usual grade. I downright dislike what she did with Abby's mother in this one. It's way out there. Read if you must, but don't expect it to be one of her best.
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The Firelings
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The Firelings
Carol Kendall
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Ellin's parents got it all wrong when it came to helping her lose weight-but what would have been right? In this fresh, frank, funny look at childhood obesity and its treatment, she journeys through diet culture seeking a better way.
We've been inundated lately with books and articles about childhood obesity. Most offer cultural critique or nutrition and exercise advice-in tones that are alternately appalled and patronizing. Few address the psychological, medical, cultural and developmental complexities affecting overweight kids. The truth is, many parents already know that Whoppers are fattening. What they don't know is how to effectively help an often discouraged, often reluctant kid on what will be a difficult, life-long journey.
Abby Ellin, a journalist and former fat-camper whose parents' attempts to "save her" from fatness proved counterproductive, has had a lifelong interest in figuring out how they might have done it better, and an abiding compassion for overweight kids. In Teenage Waistland she shares the story of her own adolescent struggle with food and weight, and journeys with hope, skepticism, and humor through the landscape of today's diet culture. She visits camps and community programs, and talks to experts, kids and their parents, seeking to answer these questions: What can parents say that kids will hear? Why don't kids exercise more and eat less when they're dying to be thinner? What treatment methods actually work? Willpower, or surrender? Shame, or inspiration? Teenage Waistland is ultimately clarifying and provocative for anyone who's ever wrestled with weight issues. One size does not fit all when it comes to weight loss, and the better we understand that, the more likely we are to be able to help our kids.
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Great book.......2007-07-31
I work in public health and struggle to find resources that are useful. This is a great book for everyone. There is no magic pill and there is no easy fix - but there are LOTS of ways to make things worse. Until we have changed our social norms, our environment, and the availability and ease to make healthy choices, it's going to be a long, tough road. This book is a great read that describes what it's like to struggle with weight - good for those of us who are lucky and think our 5-8 pound struggle is horrible, as well as those who struggle with real weight challenges and are ready to hear the painful truth of a child's experience. Well done, Abby.
intriguing and honest.......2006-02-14
An honest look at America's obsession with weight loss and how it affects the younger generation. The author, a former fat kid and fat camp survivor (though not a parent, as she acknowledges) explores various ways to lose weight from fat camps to nagging to behavior modification and surgery, among others. Sadly, there is no quick fix or even well-planned diet and exercise program that works for all, or even some. Due both to lack of willpower or incentive, and physical factors beyond the dieter's control, often the weight is lost then gained then lost again.
"Teenage Waistland" lets the young subjects speak for themselves. It is a fascinating look at a controversial subject.
Extremely helpful.......2005-10-06
This book was extremely helpful to me and my family. As the parent of an overweight child, Abby Ellin's insight as a "former fat kid" is a hands-on "what to do/"what not to do" primer for any parents dealing with these sensitive issues. You're never really sure what to do until you're faced with it head on and Ellin's book showed that it's the sensible approach that makes the most sense. Don't panic; don't over react (as is the most instant impulse). Just act sensibly. Well done!
This book tells it like it is.......2005-10-04
Simply put, Abby Ellin "gets it". She had a childhood relationship with weight, food, and family that stays with her, regardless of what the scale says today. She candidly tells her story, which isn't always a happy one, but it's often hilarious. When it comes to the "fat kid epidemic", the author doesn't claim to have all the answers, but is very willing to explore a variety of solutions. Teenage Waistland is tragic, eye-opening, humorous and true. Once you read the introduction: Fat Kid Blues - you'll be hooked, just like the author is on Hostess cupcakes!
Interesting, but the author was never actually fat.......2005-07-23
I read the first part of this book; not all of it. I was hoping the author had personal experience with staying thin despite having been obese as a child, but this is not the case. The author was never fat; instead, she grew up in a dysfunctional family where she was pressured to be severely underweight. As a teenager, her grandmother forbade her to come on the family trip to Disneyworld unless she could get her weight down to 93 pounds. The grandmother did this even though the author's sister was dangerously anorexic and weighed less than 70 pounds.
This book was not what I expected, but it is well-written and extremely useful as a reminder of just how much kids are punished for not being thin "enough".
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- Impractical for camping
- Nutmeg Recipes for the Avid But Hungry Camper
- Delicious recipes!
- Who takes an oven camping?
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Camping Cuisine: The Ultimate Cookbook For the Avid Camper
Marie Royer
Manufacturer: Mossy Creek Publishing
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Camping Cuisine contains over 170 quick, easy, and delicious recipes that will add a new dimension to your camping experience. Many of the recipes require only one pan for preparation, so clean-up is a snap. Campers and R.V.'ers will appreciate the bonus section filled with useful organizational and packing tips, and creative campfire games and activities. The book is written in large print for dim campfire lighting.
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Impractical for camping.......2007-07-25
I would agree with the prior comments that this seems like a regular cookbook instead of one geared towards camping. Many recipes call for baking at 350 for 30 minutes or even a blender!
Nutmeg Recipes for the Avid But Hungry Camper.......2002-08-02
We found this book useless for camping purposes. It is NOT practical, especially for the avid camper, to have access to an oven nor a teaspoon of "Kitchen Bouquet" (pg. 85). As with all camping chores, simple is best, and this book falls far short of simple. Many of these recipes are just too elaborate and are more appropriate for indoor cooking. We will be sticking to our foil wraps.
Delicious recipes!.......2000-06-01
Camping Cuisine is the cookbook I use the most - even at home. It has many easy recipes for foods that I eat all the time. I also like the layout of the book. It not only has a lot of good recipes, but it has many ideas for camping that keep the kids entertained. I appreciate the RV section because I like to prepare some of my meals before I leave. I highly recomend this book!
Who takes an oven camping?.......1999-12-27
When I go camping I don't take my oven with me, but this writer does. To many recipes call for cooking the dishes in an oven. I was looking for something a little more rustic, like the Dutch Oven.
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- Great book for oyster plate collectors!
- The finest reference book available on oyster plates.
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Collecting Oyster Plates (Schiffer Book for Collectors)
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Starting in the Victorian years of the 19th century, hearty oyster consumption made special, beautifully crafted "oyster plates" a necessity in fashionable homes and restaurants. This book is perfect for collectors, complete with a rarity guide and color photographs of almost 500 pieces of original dishware and unusual serving utensils. The text is filled with the history of oysters plate manufacturers from Limoges and Meissen to Wedgewood.
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Great book for oyster plate collectors!.......2001-10-02
Although the 2 plates I have are not featured in the book, there are pages and pages of color pictures and information that are really informative. There is also a chapter or two on oyster "trivia". For the price, this book should be a hardback, but otherwise the content is relavent and beautifully laid out. I highly recommend it to anyone who is even thinking about starting a collection. I never dreamed there were so many exotic oyster plates from so many different places!
The finest reference book available on oyster plates........1998-12-13
This book contains 150 pages of beautiful color photographs as well as an easy to use index section. It is an excellent source for identification of these very collectible plates, and even gives a rarity guide. Provides information on the manufacturers, as well. An invaluable guide to the oyster plate collector!!!!
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Oyster plates, platters, and servers produced in porcelain, majolica, faence, English ironstone, and French stoneware are displayed in over 475 beautiful color photographs. Ranging from the elegant to the everyday, these plates date from the mid-nineteenth through the late-twentieth century. The informative and interesting text includes histories of the major oyster plate manufacturers (including Minton, Wedgwood, Haviland, and the Quimper potteries, among others) whose wears are on display. Also included are an examination of manufacturer's marks, a discussion of the ceramic and glass oyster plate forms and decoration, current market values in the captions, an extensive bibliography, and an index.
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Antiques & Collecting Magazine filled with information on items in title and much more. Very interesting magazine.
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Give any store-bought basket such decorative trims as ribbon, fabric, wire, or flowers and turn it into a showpiece. The techniques are so simple that you can make quick work of these projects if you desire. Color wash or glaze the basket, put in a lining, dress it up in a skirt, or go South of the Border by hanging it with faux chili peppers. Fifty styles.
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“If you can put together an outfit, you’re already overqualified to decorate a room,” believes Emmy Award–winning Christopher Lowell. Now he’s back with his proven Seven Layers of Design system to bring readers a lively blend of design theory and hands-on advice for fearless, fabulous decorating.
Christopher Lowell’s Seven Layers of Design solves decorating dilemmas by encouraging readers to look at a room piece by piece, layer by layer, from the floor up. With his humor, wit, and charm, Lowell breaks down the Seven Layers of Design to lay the groundwork for simple, yet stunning, home design.
Each chapter of Christopher Lowell’s Seven Layers of Design walks you through room makeovers with easy step-by-step projects; dramatic before, during, and after photographs; and useful sidebars that make decorating simple, fun, and rewarding.
•Learn why you should never paint a ceiling white.
•Create fabulous fakes using paint and plywood.
•Increase the value of your home with architectural detail.
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Easy and Complete Decorating Approach.......2006-08-24
Love this book. It breaks down the elements of decorating in a way that is easy to follow yet effective. More importantly to me..this book gave me enough guidance and encouragement to break free of my very, very tall white walls! I followed his advice on color selection and coordination and the results were great!
Christopher Lowell's Seven Layers of Design.......2006-08-01
Very helpful. Well written. Easy to read. Great ideas!
Seven Layers of Design.......2006-06-13
I have never been a fan of Christopher Lowell, but I borrowed the book from the library on the off chance of getting ideas on using colors. It turned out to be extremely helpful and is filled with great ideas on the use of color and making the most of a room. I have now purchased it for myself and my daughter-in-law to have available for future decorating projects. A word of caution, to really get the most out of the book read it, don't just thumb through the pages looking for ideas. You need to read and understand his Seven Layers for optimum use.
They'll think you're a professional.......2006-03-22
I memorized the 7 steps and have implemented them at every residence over the years. People tell me I should go into decorating. It is so easy to look good using Lowell's basic formula. It is a breeze; starting with paint, be bold and take chances. I have sold several homes which I staged myself using this book. I made a windfall.
good ideas for beginners.......2006-02-12
I didn't know anything about decorating so this book was useful. It takes you step by step and helps you overcome your fear of using color or prints. Some of the ideas are over the top but essentially it is a good way to get you to think how to make something cheaply and make it look expensive.
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For anyone who believes that man can't live by single color alone, there's Automotive Cheap Tricks and Special F-X! A comprehensive and up-to-date how-to handbook on airbrushing and custom graphics. You'll learn a vast array of techniques from wood-graining to flames to pinstriping and beyond. This wildly colorful manual has techniques and insights for artists at all levels of expertise.
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Cool, but a little bit extreme..........2006-05-24
If you like custom painting, you'll find several -other- nice books about the theme. This is not the only I've got about car painting and custom painting, but in fact, is not the one I like the most...
Even if it contains nice step-by-step procedures, and goes with most of the painting proceses you may want to know, is not a great font of inspiration -for me-. It is most like a airbrushing book, that goes even in painting things that I would never paint on cars... and really hate to see on cars...
Craig Fraser is surely a very good airbrush painter, but if you are looking for some custom painting, without getting your car out of mind, I'd suggest rather to buy "how to paint flames" or "pinstripping masters"... maybe also "advanced custom painting technics", but not this book.
All in all, it is not a bad book, is just not the kind of information I like to have on my library.
greate book.......2005-09-14
lots of step by step examples. nice guiding. not an indepth guide for choosing and using auto-colors.
A very good book!.......2004-02-10
I've never airbrushed before I got this book, but I feel like I have a head-start after reading it. It explains things very well, like the may types of automotive paint, and demonstrates the use of stencils and freehand sheilds. He even has a computer that he can make designs with! I always thought everything was done freehand. He also explains and demonstrates how to highlight and very effective use of shading and shadows. He even shows how to do a carbon fiber effect. Very cool! I highly recommend this book. Thanks!
Imagination peaker.......2002-10-23
This book is one of the best. It motivates a person to paint-paint-paint. This book has great tips, illustrations, directions and good common-sense.
Cheap Tricks for Cheap!!!.......2001-08-04
This is one of the best books of it's kind! I absolutely love this book! I've been a fan of Craig Fraser and Jon Kosmoski for years, and they(mostly Craig) have done a wonderful job compiling information and demonstrating various techniques in the field of automotive airbrushing. Though focused mainly on the automotive genre, these techniques can be used in any field of airbrushing!! Craig is one of a kind, and he has been a tremendous mentor to many, and a terrific teacher to "airheads" everywhere. For the price of the book, you will get priceless information! It's well written, informative, and loaded with the coolest tips and tricks!!!
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Bon Jovi: Live!
Malcolm Dome
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very cool.......2000-01-24
Nice book with lots of stunning pictures and good text about the history of the band.But it should be a bigger book.
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- The Berlin Stories: The Last of Mr. Norris and Goodbye to Berlin (New Directions Book)
- The Blood of the Lamb: A Novel
- The Blue Bottle Club
- The Bookman's Promise (Cliff Janeway Novels )
- The Bridge on the Drina (Phoenix Fiction Series)
- The Captain of All Pleasures
- The Cat Who Talked to Ghosts (The Cat Who...)
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