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Jorge Luis Borges is the hero of this literary whodunit by one of Brazil's most celebrated writers.
Vogelstein is a loner who has always lived among books. Suddenly, fate grabs hold of his insignificant life and carries him off to Buenos Aires, to a conference on Edgar Allan Poe, the inventor of the modern detective story. There Vogelstein meets his idol, Jorge Luis Borges, and for reasons that a mere passion for literature cannot explain, he finds himself at the center of a murder investigation that involves arcane demons, the mysteries of the Kaballah, the possible destruction of the world, and the Elizabethan magus John Dee's theory of the "Eternal Orangutan," which, given all the time in the world, would end up writing all the known books in the cosmos. Verissimo's small masterpiece is at once a literary tour de force and a brilliant mystery novel.
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Absolutely a pleasure to read.......2006-03-13
This is a very witty short novel about a Brazilian translator of detective fiction who loves the work of Borges. The man, Vogelstein (his family escaped the nazis and immigrated to Brazil when he was a small child -- only his mother remained in Europe and thus died), is given the opportunity to meet Borges since an international meeting of Poe experts is scheduled to be held in Buenos Aires. When an offensive, mean spirited German is murdered at the meeting (in a classic locked room case), Borges and Vogelstein join intellectual forces to solve the mystery. Secret meaning is ascribed to everything possible; is the necronomicon involved???; were Poe and Lovecraft onto something?? Even though I must say that I basically figured out the crime before it even happened, I laughed and enjoyed my way through this book. I assume the original is probably even better than the translation. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys literary references, hidden codes, and perfect revenge.
Imaginative and Delightful.......2006-02-25
A short delightful read! Very interesting narration, imaginative story-telling and replete with various literary references - this was a short and delightful read! The book is a celebration of the writing legacy of Edgar Allan Poe & Borges in a sense and although at its core, the story is a whodunit, it goes beyond the scope of a typical murder mystery with its various (often obscure to me!) literary and philosophical ruminations. Its short enough to complete in 1 sitting though I probably ruined it by reading it over 4-5 sittings!
Absolutely unique.......2006-02-25
It is hard to try an capture in a few pages any portion of Borges' personality, but Verissimo manages to do just that, and in what way! The book starts simply enough, with the possibility of attending an Edgar Allan Poe conference and maybe seeing his ultimate idol; Jorge Luis Borges, the blind Argentinean writer/mythologist supremo.
The book ends up as a supposed murder mystery; an academic, vociferous and virulent in his views, is found dead in his room, and those who most likely would like to kill him had rooms in the same floor.
What happens then is a glorious use of Borges' own 'symbolism' paired with details from Poe's writing and a 17th century alchemist. The plot moves quickly, every step diving more and more into the ambiguity of interpretation of the fact that the doors to the murder room were found locked from the inside.
Verissimo is obviously quite comfortable not only with Poe, but with Borges' work and personality. The whole story appears almost as a schroeder's cat version of Borges' work.
A great read, not for those used to light stories, this requires thinking, and a love for a touch of the absurd at times.
Overall, a great book, good read at any time
A supremely clever little mystery.......2006-01-31
Luis Fernando Verissimo's Borges and the Eternal Orangutans takes the form of a novella addressed to the author Jorge Luis Borges. In it, the narrator/author, a certain Vogelstein, recounts for Borges the story of his experiences in Buenos Aires at a conference of Edgar Allan Poe specialists, an event that had ended prematurely because of the murder of one of the scholars in attendance. Vogelstein had been the one to find Joachim Rotkopf, a spiteful, "eminently knifeable man," stabbed to death in his room. Borges is aware already of much of Vogelstein's story, as he and the narrator discussed the locked room mystery of Rotkopf's death--and the arcane clues the victim left behind pointing to the identity of his killer--immediately after the event. They had attempted to solve the crime by purely intellectual means in a series of conversations that ranged from Edgar Allan Poe's oeuvre to the mystical power of letters to the literary monkeys of this book's title.
Verissimo's supremely clever little mystery will be appreciated by Borges and Poe aficionados--familiarity with both authors would be a plus--and to readers who like their fiction thoughtful and their expectations upended. Kudos to anyone who can figure out whodunit before the book's final chapter.
Debra Hamel -- author of Trying Neaira: The True Story of a Courtesan's Scandalous Life in ancient Greece (Yale University Press, 2003)
Delightful novel!.......2005-09-13
I picked this book up out of pure curiosity, and was richly rewarded. Others here have nicey summarized the novel, so this will be more of an endorsement than a review.
Though I am very familiar with Poe, I have never read any Borges. My unfamiliarity with Borges was no impediment to a thoroughly pleasureable read. It was clever, well-paced, witty and accessible even as it moved into subject matter to which I had no prior exposure. I adored it. In fact, as soon I finished, I was torn between immediately reading it again, going back to Poe, and diving into Borges!
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He would take her as his bride...but could she give her heart in return?
When Egan MacBain takes beautiful Glenda MacKay as his bride, it appears that he's done so for the noblest of reasons. In truth, he has vowed at last to claim the woman he's always loved--yet once lost--to another man. But the rugged Highlander is determined to keep his passion hidden while he woos her with his gentle caress and wicked kisses. For he will not have an unwilling wife and will only show his tenderness once she is tamed.
Although Glenda has agreed to the marriage, she's only done so to gain the protection of Egan's name. Yet this young widow of the once-powerful clan MacKay never expected that vows of love would leave her lips again, nor did she believe she'd ever hold any man so dear. But suddenly she finds herself succumbing to the strong, silent warrior who fills her with trepidations and a fevered, forbidden yearning to fulfill his wicked promise of the love--and the child--she aches for in the depths of the soul.
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Good, but not Extraordinary.......2007-05-26
Egan MacBain, Cameron's best friend from His Wicked Ways and Glenda, Cameron's brother Niall's widow get their own story in His Wicked Promise. When Glenda finds out her father and uncle have died leaving her home in the Lowlands unguided she vows to return as its Mistress. Glenda loves her inlaws but the pain of losing her husband and babe within days of each other still haunt her even though its been three years. Seeing her niece and nephew every day makes her ache even more. Cameron asks his best friend Egan to see Glenda safely home. Egan has always loved Glenda from afar, even when she was brought home as Niall's bride. His shame for his feelings keep him from seeking her out but on their trip to the Lowlands he comes to find out that Glenda also desires him even though she still loves and mourns for her late husband. When learning her ancesteral keep is in debt and disrepair, her overlord suggests she marry or he will find a husband for her. Englishman Simon, Glenda's next door neighbor tries to get her to marry him but Egan steps in and marries her to give her a way out. The village people believe Simon is the one who leads the masked men marauding her people and destroying crops because he is plotting to get her land through marriage. Glenda cannot let go of her feelings that she is being disloyal to Niall to be a proper wife to Egan and they bicker constantly. Soon their passion overtakes them and they consummate their marriage but Glenda's fear of losing another husband and baby keeps her from allowing love in.
I may have let too much of the plot out in my review but it seems like such a repeated theme I feel like I could tell it word for word. So many medievil romances have a helpless woman marry against their wishes to protect her assets and there always seem to be another wicked man who tries to destroy them to get everything. I found the prequel original and fresh but this story just seems so ordinary. Not bad, just not unique.
His Wicked Promise.......2006-05-04
Samantha James is a wonderful romance writer. This is just another of her timeless historical romances.
Masturbating hero grossed me out..........2006-03-10
I came into this book after being thoroughly disgusted by another of this author's books, 'The Truest Heart'. I didn't want to waste my time, so instead I skimmed to see if the author would do anything offensive.
And she did. After having his sexual advances repeatedly rebuffed by the heroine, he gets so frustrated that he masturbates in front of her. EWWWWWW!
I will never read another of this authors' books. She seems to find sick things (like sexual assault and men playing with themselves) romantic, and I don't!
Not my favorite Samantha James.......2005-10-15
Not my favorite Samantha James but in saying that I still enjoyed it for the most part. I loved His Wicked Ways. I so looking forward to reading about Glenda's love story.
What I liked about His Wicked Promise is
The plot was interesting and it kept you interested in what was going to happen next. It was written with an amazing level of intensity and feeling that my heart was pumping furiously with both the palatable passion and the keen sense of danger infused in the story. There are interesting plot twists and we get to know several secondary characters well. The secondary characters are not boring. The chemistry between Glenda and Egan was very sensual. The action/suspense was fast-paced and thrilling. The setting was beautiful and exotic. The sex was HOT and perfect for the story.
The parts that bother me about His Wicked Promise are
1 Egan was a jerk and forced himself on Glenda in times of anger. He did this more than once. I hate in books when the 'hero' does that.
2 Egan didn't try to be understanding to Glenda about her feelings of her dead husband and lose of her child. Glenda felt dirty and ashamed of having feelings for Egan. Egan could have romanced her and made her feel comfortable but instead he got angry.
3 There were scenes in this book that simply did not flow or make much scents.
4 Glenda wasn't as strong as she should have been to make this book work.
A Fickle Heroine; A Fabulous Hero.......2005-07-06
His Wicked Promise is a well-written romance with very well-developed characters. It's a tale about Glenda, who has lost both the husband she loved and their son three years prior (on the same day). We meet her as she is deciding to leave her husband's home and return to her family's estate because no one is left to care for it. Unbeknownst to her, the trusted warrior, Egan has harbored an unrequited and secret love for Glenda for years. So, when Glenda returns home, Egan is chosen to see her safely to her destination. During their journey the tension and attraction between Glenda and Egan grows until both are aware there is more between them than friendship.
Upon arriving at Glenda' home, Blackstone Tower, the reader painfully witnesses Glenda's transformation. Glenda refuses to let go of her past and harbors guilt about feeling any hope or happiness for her future. Therefore, when she is forced to marry to keep her lands, the reader has to endure her endless rejection and illtreatment of the one man that has loved her selflessly for years. At this point, Glenda becomes unlikeable as she rudely, and heartlessly handles Egan, repeatedly comparing him to her dead husband. Glenda's confusion and self-imposed guilt causes her to waver back and forth between wanting to love Egan and resenting him. This continues throughout at least two-thirds of the book and becomes extremely frustrating to the reader. However, throughout it all, we see Glenda transform. In the end, I'm not sure if it was worth what she put her husband through.
It is truly Egan that makes this read enjoyable. He is the bright light of this book and is the reason I rated it four stars. Regardless of Glenda's treatment of him, he continues to lead and protect the people (trying to capture the enemy that is ravaging their lands) of Blackstone Tower, while hoping his wife will one day love him. It's this balance of Egan's strength and compassion that will endure him to readers. Although, he is patient with Glenda, he has no qualms rebuking her for her treatment of him.
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From the death-world of Fenris come the Space Wolves, the most savage of the Emperor's Space Marines. Ragnar's Claw explores the bloody beginnings of Space Wolf Ragnar's first mission as a young Blood Claw warrior. From the jungle hell of the planet Galt to the sprawling polluted cities of Hive World Venam, Ragnar's mission takes him on an epic trek across the galaxy to face the very heart of Evil itself. A searing new epic adventure in the series which began with Space Wolf.
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Ragnar's first off-world mission. Fun and exciting........2007-05-20
This book tells of Ragnar Blackmane's first adventure off-world of Fenris. He and his claw are sent to assist an inquisitor on a mission to collect an ancient artifact and save a hive city from a deadly plague. Their mission takes them through vast distances to fight orks, genestealers, and daemons in a multitude of different environments. The character of Ragnar is further developed, with him again being critically wounded only to be revived with a new fear of mortality. There is an undercurrent of uneasiness throughout the book that is only explained in the last couple of chapters as the heroes discover the true puppeteer of their mission.
The fighting scenes and descriptions of the Space Wolf Space Marines are excellent, and as Ragnar discovers the vastness of the Imperium the reader develops a better understanding too. Perhaps the best aspect of this book is the sheer epic feel. The multitude of enemies Ragnar encounters and the vast spaces he travels make this stand out as an excellent resource for those wishing to learn more about the WH40K world. The only complaints I have with the story arise from the writing of King. He tends to over-use descriptive words and phrases, creating a very repetitive feel to some of the scenes.
Overall, this is a fun and interesting read that you'll enjoy if you're ok with some cases of poor writing style.
Good Read.......2007-02-16
This is a good book. As an avid 40k player and fan, it is a really good read. There is a lot that is conflicting with what you find in codexes and other sources, but it really doesn't subtract from the storyline. You really don't need to read the first book in the series to understand this one, but I'm sure it'll help.
Also, who ever knew that the Great Unclean Ones of Nurgle were British?
A reveiw on Ragnar's Claw........2002-03-14
Although i am a Tyranid collector (Giant bugs) i found this tale of the young blood claw , Ragnar Blackmane , extremly exciting and quite easy to read.
One of the extremely few negative aspects about it is that if you don't know a lot about Warhammer or Games Workshop products then you cannot understand the book.
It is very good fun to see the plot unravel as they release the Demon and one of the inquisitors reveals his Chaos tendencies and is promoted to the status of Demon Prince in honor of Nurgle (The Chaos god of disease and pestilance).
In conclusion i think that this book is very , very good book.
I dont know about you but this book was cool.......2002-01-28
this book was action packed. It showed how bad ass the Space marines are and had them killing every one. The plot was good and if your a fan of Warhammer 40k you should love this book i wish the 1st one space wolf was like Ragnar's Claw.
Wolves.......2001-08-31
No relation but I'm a bit of a space Wolves fan. The Space Marines are meant to be hard fanatical worriers who's training and life style has desensitized them to basic human notions. I liked the supper human world of sub human emotion. King caught this well in a book I feel out stepped the first Space Wolves.
This book is a must to anyone interested on the 40k universe.
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Ushering in the local church is much more than just shaking hands and passing offering plates. Fulfilling your role as an usher is just as important to the body of Christ as that of a prophet, teacher or evangelist. This book covers both the biblical and the practical aspects of church ushering. Buddy Bell, founder of Ministry of Helps International, combines humor with informative teaching to help you become more effective in your ministry. You will be challenged to serve with excellence as you learn the following: The scriptural role of ushering Leadership by example The legal do's and don'ts of ushering The responsibilities of the head usher Plus much more!
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very helpful info.......2007-08-28
Being a member of the usher board is very important to me and the more knowledge i can attain is going to help. And this book gives you more in fo to help u understand doing God' work to the max
Ushering for Novices.......2004-01-06
This book is great for those who have never stepped up to the plate before. However, there is not enough "meat" in there for me. This book has a lot of guide lines, but no real procedures. Also, the text sometimes doesn't flow properly with a certain phrase repeating itself through out the book. ("helps")
Personally I'd like to have read a little more concrete examples instead of what-if's. It would also have been better if the author provided Common Mistakes.
This book provides a lot of first-hand knowledge that new ushers should learn, and for that I gave it 3 stars.
Great Resource For Training Church Support Staff.......2000-10-26
Buddy Bell tells it like it is...pulling from a wealth of experience in this area, you'll be blessed by his insightful (and sometimes hilarious) stories while learning new ways to equip the lay/support staff leaders in your church to attain a higher standard of excellence and quality in their ministry as ushers.
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Becky Mercuri's Food Festival, U.S.A. captures the diversity of America's numerous food festivals, presenting 250 recipes from all 50 states, region by region. From the Bluefish Festival in Clinton, Connecticut, to the Walla Walla Sweet Onion Blues Fest in Washington, the book offers state food-production profiles, festival information, and, of course, recipes from the events. These range widely, from Dead Heat Kentucky Burgoo and Green Chile Stew to Peanut Butter Chiffon Pie and Black Forest Cheesecake, and also include tongue-in-cheek "treats" like Fried Rattlesnake from the World's Largest Rattlesnake Round-Up in Sweetwater, Texas, and Herb-Crusted Rack of Spam with Spamcetta Rolls, Courtesy of Austin, Texas's Spamerama event.
Though the recipes are attractive--in some cases even prizewinning--readers should note that they've been reproduced from original sources apparently without much editing. Thus, they come with numerous errors (for example, one dish calls for 2 to 3 cups of blueberries without specifying why to choose which amount, and another requires rice to be cooked until "crunchy"), and recipe yields are routinely neglected. Seasoned cooks can no doubt fill in the blanks, but novice cooks should check the recipes carefully to avoid frustration. The book's great value lies in introducing readers to the unexpected universe of American food festivals, and therefore to many fascinating regional culinary traditions. Amusingly illustrated by cartoonist Tom Klare, and with schedules of the festivals by month and a festival directory, the book provides a compelling glimpse of culinary Americana. --Arthur Boehm
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Food Festival, U.S.A........2002-09-30
This is a fantastic book filled with great recipes. It serves as the perfect guide to America's food festivals. And the recipes, despite what the "official" review above states, are simple and easy. This book is not meant to serve as a replacement for the Joy of Cooking or Betty Crocker, therefore basic instructions in the art of cooking are not presented. By the way, if you can read, you can cook! These are recipes made by real people and eaten by real people. And those I have tried are delicious. Of course, there are a few that I think the author presented for local color, and that's fine. It all comes together, giving the reader a true taste of America.
An Encyclopedia of American Food.......2002-04-11
Get a copy of this book if you are planning a trip anywhere in the US this summer. Loads of ideas for enjoying local festivals all over the country and recipes as well. Get to know the locals, by tasting their tasty specialties!
Lots of detail, up to date for 2002.
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The saga of the American cowgirl, unlike that of the cowboy, is not well-chronicled, but their history is as appealing as it is colorful. The First Ladies from the Great American West live again in this comprehensive pictorial chronicle. Many of the photos are printed here for the first time. Detailed captions provide the reader with rodeo lore, as well as biographical accomplishments of these extraordinary women never before presented in a cohesive format. A true reference work, Cowgirls: Early Images and Collectibles includes three dimensional collectibles along with hundreds of original photos which pay tribute to these dedicated, gallant women. This volume is a joy for the serious Western/Americana collector, and fascinating to anyone interested in women's history.
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COWGIRLS:EARLY IMAGES & COLLECTABLES.......2007-06-01
GREAT BOOK FOR COLLECTORS, MANY GREAT PICTURES AS WELL AS INFORMATION. I HAVE 1ST EDITION AND UPGRADED TO NEW EDITION. OUTSTANDING BOOK
Cowgirls at best.......2001-08-20
As a historian and teacher, I often find original articles and photographs as the best teaching aids possible. Although traveling photographers often staged photos, they also used items of clothing and props associated with the times, thus providing a visual study of articles. Oral history is also at times incorrect since memories & viewpoints often aren't completely correct. But, once again the visual item helps determining truth from fiction. This book is an excellect and colorfull collection of garments, photos, postcards, etc. spanding many years of the cowgirl. Items are stated to be unknown if the author is in question of its actual origin. The photos are very clear and are an easy study and the information is very informative.
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There is a new population of crafters out there: independent, innovative, and fearless, they thrive on making something out of nothing and are far more interested in showing off their style than their money. Their spirit of do-it-yourself iconoclasm is perfectly captured in Hardwear, a fascinating new book by industrial designer Hannah Rogge that presents 24 striking, easy-to-make pieces of jewelry fashioned from nuts and metal washers, S hooks and O rings, rubber sheeting and rubber tubing, and other inexpensive, readily available hardware.
Most of the projects for necklaces, bracelets, and earrings featured in this unique and unexpected book can be completed in just a few hours, and all of them can be made on a minimal budget. The book is divided, like the aisles of a hardware store, into chapters according to the particular pieces of hardware employed. And lest readers confuse Hardwear with any other craft book on the shelf, its rectangular shape and metallic cover resemble the geometric structure and hard casing of an actual toolbox. Hardwear is sure to inspire crafters everywhere to view their local hardware store in an entirely new light.
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Creative and inexpensive..........2007-07-01
This is a delightful and creative book. With projects ranging from elegant to funky, Hannah Rogge shows how to create great jewelry on the cheap. My very favorite of her projects are the Washer Chain Earrings and the Hexagon Necklace. I also loved the Elegant Nut Necklace. Younger readers will enjoy the Rubber Band Earrings and the Electrical Tape Wristband (they didn't do much for me personally, though). Who knew going to the hardware store could be so much fun?
Great for adults and kids.......2007-02-01
This book is great because the designs are simple enough to do with kids, but they can look really designer and classy. A gorgeous book. I highly recommend it!
Urban Gear.......2006-12-19
Gave this book to my teenage cousin, she can't stop talking about it... I've seen most of the finished pieces and they're all very slick and urban - hardware-chic?. The book itself if very well designed, with lots of attention to detail.
you'll never look at Home Depot the same way again.......2006-07-08
Hanna Rogge is the Anni Albers* of the 21st century! Clear off your dining table, put on a good CD and prepare yourself for a day of fun making these awesome necklaces, bracelets and belts. And I do mean ONE DAY because each project is so EASY! I guarantee that after reading this book, you will never look at the hardware store in the same way again.
The book excels on many levels. First, the creativity and originality of the designs: some items have an obvious "hardware store" industrial look, but others, like the hex-nut necklace (featured on the book's cover), look like an expensive piece you may have purchased from a good shop. I get many compliments on it. Second, the thriftiness of the book impressed me. Below are some rundowns of time and cost spent to make the pieces. Third, the graphic design of the book is crystal clear and communicates exactly how to assemble the jewelry. I would say an elementary school child could follow the directions (this is both a compliment on the book design as well as the jewelry pieces themselves). The illustrations are simple to follow and each project is concisely explained. Fourth, the photography is excellent. There are numerous photos of each piece being worn by actual people so you can see what the end product should look like. All my pieces looked exactly like the picture.
But it's true that this book is a launching pad for ideas! Once you see how easy and fun it is to make the necklaces, bracelets, etc., you will start making up designs of your own. Further, the glossary included in "Hardwear" is helpful for those not acquainted with certain materials and tells you where in the store to find them. I had fun visiting Home Depot and Michael's Crafts and picking out all the cord, fasteners, jump rings, etc. Everything called for in the book was easy to find.
Below is the time/expense to make a few of the projects from the book (which has a total of 24 projects). Also, I'll add that part of the fun of this jewelry is that you put it on right after you make it and can wear it instantly! No waiting for glue to dry, etc.
Hex-Nut Necklace: 40 minutes, $1.19
O-Ring Bracelet: 5 minutes, $2.82
Wide S-Hook Bracelet: 60 minutes, $2.20
Washer Cuff: 40 minutes, $0.72
Metal Circles Necklace: 25 minutes, $2.30
Double Chain Necklace: 25 minutes, $4.60
Buy this book is you are into NOT SPENDING too much money, LOOKING GOOD in hot, original jewelry and LIKE CRAFTING delicately with needle-nose pliers, twisting jump rings and sewing washers onto rubber sheeting.
*Anni Albers was a Bauhaus artist famous for her textile designs who in 1941 made jewelry from the hardware story with drains, paperclips, hairpins and washers. See the book "Josef + Anni Albers: Designs for Living".
a little fun for your Home Depot line.......2006-06-28
Fun, straight forward jewelry. Not what you would find every day. Perhaps you wouldn't want to. For the funky at heart....there is some neat stuff here, and lots of ideas you could always take to the next level. I really like the easy directions that ANYONE could follow, and ease of explanation of supply purchasing.
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All the fundamentals readers need to create stunning home makeovers using window treatments and slipcovers Television shows like Trading Spaces and While You Were Out have excited consumers about budget-conscious home decorating projects, and nothing's more popular now than do-it-yourself window treatments and slipcovers. This step-by-step guide is full of great projects, giving readers advice on everything from choosing patterns and fabrics to cutting material, ensuring the perfect fit, and adding decorative details.
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Window Treatments & Slipcovers For Dummies.......2006-02-14
I bought this book on the strength of Mark Montano's work on While You Were Out and it's fantastic! So many adorable projects, and most of them are super easy and you don't even have to know how to sew well. You can use glue guns or safety pins and still get a really nice, professional look.
There were things for kids' rooms too, which I really loved. I made a window treatment for my cousin's bedroom in one afternoon! Great
book. Good job, Mark and Carly!!
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Combining in-depth history with perceptive explication of the references encoded in William Hogarth's images, Jenny Uglow enables modern readers to fully understand the society that shaped the art of William Hogarth (1697-1764). Hugely popular engravings such as A Rake's Progress and Marriage A-La-Mode commented on the tumultuous changes sweeping through 18th-century English society; Hogarth was appreciated as a moralist as much as a painter. Uglow colorfully recreates a vanished world, as well as the prickly nature of a man who revolutionized the role and the status of British artists.
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William Hogarth (1697 - 1764) stamped his name on an era. His prints hang in pubs and leap out from history books. In this powerful biography of Hogarth, Uglow uncovers the man and his world. She links his achievements to his times, placing his nationalism and philanthropic interests within the profound eighteenth-century re-thinking of culture and "politeness." History comes to life in the voices of contemporaries - from Hogarth himself to Swift, Gay and Pope, and his great friends Fielding and Garrick. The result is an unforgettable portrait of a great artist and the age that formed him.
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Monumental.......2003-08-11
William Hogarth, though one of the finest artists of his time, was still very much a man of his time. His thoughts, his art, and his life do not transcend history -- to understand him and his work, it is necessary to put them in the context of the day. So Jenny Uglow paints a thorough and vivid picture of the London of the early to mid 1700's, from politics to pop culture, and shows us Hogarth's place in it. That is the reason this book is so huge -- it really is a snapshot of Hogarth's world, just as the subtitle suggests.
Another reason for the focus on Hogarth the artist and the man of his time is that there is relatively little information on Hogarth's personal life. But from what Uglow can show us, Hogarth was a pugnacious, vulgar, vain little homunculus, so too much study of his personality might have detracted from an appreciation of his accomplishments and ideals, both of which were sterling. It is probably for the best that we see Hogarth through the lens of his work and his time, as this is where his greatness lies.
And this book's greatness lies in its portrait of London in the eighteenth century, which is detailed, gossipy, and endlessly fascinating, running the gamut of events from lofty political doings at court to pop-culture crazes like Mary Tofts, the hoaxer who claimed to have given birth to rabbits. In her biography of London's most popular artist of his time, Jenny Uglow brings the entire city to brilliant life.
I wish I could give this book SIX stars (* * * * * *)!.......2002-05-30
I would give this book six stars if I could. It is one of my favorite books of all time. More than any other book I have ever read I learned about the subject of the biography (Hogarth in this case) because of the beautiful way the author placed him in his time. By learning about Hogarth's world we can learn so much about the artistic fashions of his time and how that influenced the way he made his art. We also learn about the influence Hogarth's artistic genius had in re-shaping that world and the artists who followed him.
We learn about his family ties to the court and his failed ambitions there. But his ambitions for his art were even higher and there he succeeded to our great benefit. We also learn about his quirky personality, how his friends described him, and their wonderful stories of their life with him. Hogarth was as amazing a character as any he drew.
The book is also full of wonderfully reproduced art in black and white and a generous number of works are reproduced in color. Ms Uglow gives us in depth and wonderfully insightful instruction about all these works. It is a big book, but one I believe you will always treasure having read. It is brilliantly written. This book has a prominent place in my library and one I urge everyone to read. It is a treasure.
A life and a world.......2002-03-18
Jenny Uglow chose wisely when she decided to write her Hogarth biography as an old-fashioned life-and-times.
Hogarth recorded his life in his art rather than in literary documents, but fortunately for his biographers, his art everywhere displayed his attitudes to, and his interaction with, his times. It's not surprising, therefore, that Uglow's sub-title is "A Life and a World".
And she renders that world of eighteenth-century London superbly. Want to know about deism, the Bangorian Controversy, the culturr of procuresses and brothels, the attitudes to women? Go for it - it's all there. Or perhaps you've forgotten what little you knew about the political system of the times, its aesthetic theories, the influence of The Spectator, or the impact of the opera on cultural life? Good - that's also there.
Not only is it there but it is also insinuated so smoothly into the biographical narrative that you're scarcely aware you're being instructed. Moreover, if the reviews I've read are representative, you may also be unaware that some of this instruction is couched in ravishingly beautiful prose. Re-read the sections on Gay's "The Beggar's Opera", Walpole's reputation and the culture of refinement and politeness, for example. Are you not in the hands of a writer who has the rhythms of classic English prose throbbing through her veins? Not convinced? Read it aloud.
At his best, Hogarth was a portraitist of genius. At her best, so is Jenny Uglow. Gaze upon her brilliant joint portrait of Hogarth and Fielding in Chapter 9, but be sure to gaze in awe.
And the mention of Henry Fielding is a reminder that Uglow has already written a study of him, as well as biographies of Elizabeth Gaskell and George Eliot. Presumably, she has been steeped in the culture of English literature. And it shows. Her analyses of Hogarth's works are infused with that attention to detailed perception and critical interpretation that dominated academic "close reading" literary criticism decades ago. They draw attention to details you've never noticed before and fill in historical and biographical background you've never been privy to.
This biography is a wonderful read for anyone interested in Hogarth the artist, or for anyone fascinated by Hogarth, the tough-minded, opportunistic, satirical subversive. William Hazlitt captured the essence of the artist in eight words when he said Hogarth was "carried away by a passion for the ridiculous" - a point well supported by the dozens of reproductions threaded through the text. Jenny Uglow boils down the essence of the man when she says that obedience and submissiveness were never his virtues, a point supported by the sharply written anecdotes that pepper the narrative.
She needs more space to capture the spirit of the times, but capture it she does in the many passages of historical background and the pen portraits of London. (Don't miss the street walk at the beginning of Chapter 15.)
After spending 20 hours or so in Jenny Uglow's model of Hogarth's world, you may, like me, be reluctant to the real one...of cooking and cleaning and...oh, no! ...I can't stand it: I'm going back to Southwark Fair and the Harlot's Progress and, yes, even to Satan, Sin and Death!
a brilliant account of 18th century Britain.......1999-02-07
Packed with facts and figures, this book is an interesting insight into the life and times of an early 18th century London artist and philanthropist.
Informative but over-written.......1998-06-21
Though the subject is an obscure one, even for the English, the usefulness of Uglow's research is compromised by the fulsomeness of her writing. She will apply four descriptive clauses to an engravng when one well chosen one would be enough to stimulate imaginative understanding. It is also distressing that Uglow arrives at virtually the same conclusions, draws the same moral messages, about whatever sets of engravings she discusses. Was the man so monotonous? Or is it the biographer?
Product Description
Combining in-depth history with perceptive explication of the references encoded in William Hogarth's images, Jenny Uglow enables modern readers to fully understand the society that shaped the art of William Hogarth (1697-1764). Hugely popular engravings such as A Rake's Progress and Marriage A-La-Mode commented on the tumultuous changes sweeping through 18th-century English society; Hogarth was appreciated as a moralist as much as a painter. Uglow colorfully recreates a vanished world, as well as the prickly nature of a man who revolutionized the role and the status of British artists.
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Interviews With Yesteryears Celebrities.......2004-07-11
Many of us have fanaticized at one time or another as to how it would feel sitting down with one of our favorite Hollywood celebrities and having a conversation with them.
Actor, writer, and celebrity interviewer, Burt Richards, had the good fortune to devote much of his adult life to meeting and conversing with many well - known actors and actresses, as well as other personalities.
Stars In My Eyes is a compilation of some of Richards' interviews and information he gleaned as it pertains to such personalities as: Jane Russell, Eli Wallach, Jayne Meadows, Bob Hope, Joan Rivers, Edward Asner, Robert Klein, Jack Palance, Dionne Warwick, Shirley MacLaine, and many more.
Although Richards' interviews are not as in depth as the ones you would view on the television program "Inside the Actor's Studio," hosted by James Lipton, they are nonetheless entertaining and provide a good read.
Richards displays a keen perception as to which buttons to push when posing questions to his guests, and some of these actors, contrary to what we may have previously believed, do come across as down to earth human beings.
As an example, Jack Palance's modesty is very apparent when Richards poses the question, how did winning an Oscar change his life? The reply, "It does not change at all. It's the same."
Julie Budd's answer to Richards question are you dating or married, her reply was, yes but you're a Yenta!
I have to admit that some of the questions Richards did ask required a certain amount of "chutzpah,"- no doubt, an essential quality necessary to be an effective interviewer.
Peppered throughout the book are also some humorous quotes from interviewees.
When Ed Asner was asked how would he like his funeral to be held? His reply was, "I have dreamed of having my body aboard a huge boat, filled with about 100 people and a big band with plenty of corned beef, lox, rye bread, have a great party and then dump me at sea for the sharks to have a good time."
One of the glaring shortcomings of the book and what I found somewhat distracting was its choppy writing. Here is where a good editor would be worth his or her weight in gold, particularly in cleaning up some of the poor grammar and spelling. Unfortunately, self-published books very often offer limited editing services or none at all, and it shows. My grade school English teachers would have had a field day!
However, having made this comment, anyone who enjoys reading about some of the old time Hollywood celebrities' gastronomical likes and dislikes, their favorite producers, their love life, their acting experiences, and some personal tidbits, will find Richards' short biographical sketches, interviews and anecdotes very interesting and informative.
Norm Goldman Editor of Bookpleasures.com
INTERVIEWS AND TRUTH ABOUT LEGENDARY STARS.......2004-06-27
AUTHOR BURT RICHARDS PUSHED THE RIGHT BUTTONS TO GET THE INFORMATION ON WHAT JANE RUSSELL THOUGHT OF HOWARD HUGHES, AND HIS BRA HE MADE FOR HER. AS WELL AS ALL HIS OTHER STARS. DON RICKLES INSULTS FRANK SINATRA AT DINNER. PAT HARRINGTON FOOLED THE U.S IMMIGRATION WITH THEM THINKING HE WAS AN ILLEGAL ENTRY, CARROLL BAKER HAD THE HOTS FOR ROBERT MITCHUM,. KARL MALDEN DOES NOT RETIRE AT 92 HE TOLD BURT HE QUITS. FUN READING AND FAST PACED WITH SOME TERRIFC STORIES AND QUIPS
AND ACTRESS JULIE ANN HARRIS GETS HER LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD SPEARHEADED BY BURT RICHARDS FROM EQUITY AND IS THE ONLY STAR IN THEATRE HISTORY THAT HAS 6 TONY AWARD'S
THE LOW DOWN AND FUNNY QUIPS FROM BURTS STARS.......2004-05-29
MR. RICHARDS HAS THE RIGHT BUTTONS TO PUSH THAT GETS THE STARS GIVING GREAT ANSWERS TO HIS QUESTIONS. SOME ARE FUNNY AND SOME ARE PERSONAL. ASKING WHAT IS YOUR PIG OUT FOOD , OR HOW WOULD YOU LIKE THEIR FRIENDS TO REMEMBER THEM. HOW ED ASNER
WANTS TO BE CREAMATED AND LET HIS FRIENDS HAVE A PARTY AND THROW HIS ASHES INTO THE SEA. SHIRLEY BASSEY WANTS MORE THAN ONE NIGHT STANDS, JULIE BUDD CALLING HIM A YENTA BUT GIVING THE ANSWER. FRANK GORSHIN TELLS ABOUT EATING IN A CHINESE RESTAURNT IN MIAMI AND GETTING A FORTUNE COOKIE TO FIND ANOTHER VOTE FOR GORE. REALLY FUNNY STUFF AND GREAT STARS IN IT. I GIVE HIM ALL THE CREDIT IN THE WORLD FOR FINDING THE STARS AND FOR WRITNG ABOUT THEM.
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