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Movement Training for Actors

By: Jackie Snow,Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (Great Britain)

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Movement Training for Actors

By: Jackie Snow,Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (Great Britain)

A practical masterclass on movement from the Head of Movement at RADA, complete with video examples on a DVD. The book provides a complete curriculum on movement training: from pure movement, to games, to Grotowski, Alexander, dance and yoga.

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A&C Black

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1408128578

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9781408128572

American Furniture in the Metropolitan Museum of Art

By: Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.),Morrison H. Heckscher

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American Furniture in the Metropolitan Museum of Art

By: Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.),Morrison H. Heckscher

This publication documents The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection of early colonial furniture and presents a broad spectrum of furniture forms made in America during the 17th and early 18th centuries, including chairs and other seating, tables, boxes, various types of chests and cupboards, dressing tables, and desks. The volume also includes prime examples of the different modes of ornamentation in fashion during that period. Over 140 objects are thoroughly described, with detailed information given on each one's construction, condition, dimensions, materials, and inscriptions and other marks, as well as provenance and exhibition history. Every object is explained in terms of the styles and craftsmanship of the period and evaluated in light of comparative pieces in public and private collections throughout the country. Also included is one appendix containing photographic details of construction and decorative elements, and another with line drawings explaining furniture terms and showing various types of joints and moldings. This is the first volume in a series of two that is dedicated to American furniture in the Museum. -- Metropolitan Museum of Art website.

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Metropolitan Museum of Art

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0870994271

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9780870994272

British Columbia-Yukon Sternwheel Days

By: Art Downs

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British Columbia-Yukon Sternwheel Days

By: Art Downs

Over 300 sternwheelers plied the BC-Yukon waters, a record in North America. In icy northern lakes, rivers and the open sea, these flat-bottomed steamers served for 100 years. Ripped open by rapids, gutted by fire, crushed by ice, they left a memorable wake that altered history forever. This book includes portraits of flamboyant captains and crews, details on how the vessels were constructed and operated, historical background of the communities they served and more.

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Heritage House Publishing Co

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0919214630

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9780919214637

Second Marine Division, 1940-1999

By: Art Sharp

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Second Marine Division, 1940-1999

By: Art Sharp

Since 1941, the 2nd Marine Division has written a record of unparalleled success through their courage, spirit, dedication and above all, their sacrifice. Volume II continues the history of the 2nd Marine Division, written by Art Sharp, former Follow Me"" editor. Displays the triumphs they shared through a written history with hundreds of photographs. Features Second Marine Division Association history and information, past presidents, past reunions, Second Marine Division Lineage, Unit Citation, Medal of Honor recipients, Distinguished Service Award recipients, special feature stories written by Second Marine Division members, biographies and an association roster.

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Turner Publishing Company

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1563115018

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9781563115011

Dictionary of Media Literacy

By: Ellen Eliceiri,Art Silverblatt

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Dictionary of Media Literacy

By: Ellen Eliceiri,Art Silverblatt

The ^IDictionary of Media Literacy^R is a reference work that contains key concepts, terms, organizations, issues, and individuals of note related to the field of media literacy. Media literacy is an international movement, with many countries developing media literacy programs. This work significantly contributes to the study and understanding of this new and evolving field. In that we all live in a world in which we are inundated by information conveyed through the channels of mass commmunication, this dictionary will be a resource for scholars, students, and individuals seeking to understand information delivered in this context.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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1567509363

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9781567509366

Russell Wilson

Standing Tall

By: Art Thiel,Steve Rudman

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Russell Wilson

Standing Tall

By: Art Thiel,Steve Rudman

Few took notice when the Seattle Seahawks selected Russell Wilson in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft. Despite Wilson's accomplishments at the college level, few experts predicted success for the sub-6-foot signal caller. Two years later, Wilson and the Seahawks were Super Bowl champions. With Seattle's triumph in Super Bowl XLVIII, Wilson set the NFL record for most wins in a quarterback's first two seasons. In this commemorative edition, veteran Seattle sports writers Art Thiel and Steve Rudman trace the quarterback's ascent from North Carolina State to Wisconsin, with a detour into professional baseball, and through the Super Bowl XLVIII win. Featuring nearly 100 unique color photographs, Russell Wilson: Standing Tall captures the meteoric rise of one of the NFL's most surprising superstars.

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Triumph Books

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1629370339

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Edward Burne-Jones, Victorian Artist-dreamer

By: Stephen Wildman,Edward Coley Burne-Jones,John Christian,Alan Crawford,Laurence Des Cars,Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.),Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery,Musée d'Orsay

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Edward Burne-Jones, Victorian Artist-dreamer

By: Stephen Wildman,Edward Coley Burne-Jones,John Christian,Alan Crawford,Laurence Des Cars,Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.),Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery,Musée d'Orsay

This publication is issued in conjunction with the 1998 exhibition of the same name held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and scheduled for venues in England and France. Burnes-Jones (1833-1898) created a style that had widespread influence on both British and European art--a narrative style derived from medieval legend and fused with the influence of Italian Renaissance masters, a style that ceded popularity to a growing taste for abstraction at the end of the 19th century. Now Burne-Jones's star has risen again, and this catalogue contains full discussion of his life and work and representation of his prodigious output of drawings and paintings. 9.5x12.5"Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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0870998587

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9780870998584

A Grand Strategy for America

By: Robert J. Art

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A Grand Strategy for America

By: Robert J. Art

The United States today is the most powerful nation in the world, perhaps even stronger than Rome was during its heyday. It is likely to remain the world's preeminent power for at least several decades to come. What behavior is appropriate for such a powerful state? To answer this question, Robert J. Art concentrates on "grand strategy"-the deployment of military power in both peace and war to support foreign policy goals. He first defines America's contemporary national interests and the specific threats they face, then identifies seven grand strategies that the United States might contemplate, examining each in relation to America's interests. The seven are: •dominion-forcibly trying to remake the world in America's own image; • global collective security-attempting to keep the peace everywhere; •regional collective security-confining peacekeeping efforts to Europe; • cooperative security-seeking to reduce the occurrence of war by limiting other states' offensive capabilities; • isolationism-withdrawing from all military involvement beyond U.S. borders; •containment-holding the line against aggressor states; and •selective engagement-choosing to prevent or to become involved only in those conflicts that pose a threat to the country's long-term interests. Art makes a strong case for selective engagement as the most desirable strategy for contemporary America. It is the one that seeks to forestall dangers, not simply react to them; that is politically viable, at home and abroad; and that protects all U.S. interests, both essential and desirable. Art concludes that "selective engagement is not a strategy for all times, but it is the best grand strategy for these times.

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Cornell University Press

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0801468442

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9780801468445

Will Keen, Indian Scout

By: Art Isberg

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Will Keen, Indian Scout

By: Art Isberg

Will Keen is a western man living his life in two different worlds - one white, one Piaute Indian. He dresses in white man's clothes and adopts many of his habits and mannerisms. Only high cheekbones and dark eyes that miss nothing give a hint of the Indian blood coursing through his veins. Will knows the western wilderness like no other because he was raised in it, and guides wagon trains westwards into Oregon Territory, braving savage lands and equally savage men - of all races - who prey on innocent wagon families. After a decade of guiding long lines of canvas-topped Conestoga wagons west, Will has no idea that his future will take a different turn when one person in a wagon train forces him to decide who he is and how will live from that point forward.

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Robert Hale Ltd

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0719824869

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9780719824869

The Magnificent Seasons

How the Jets, Mets, and Knicks Made Sports HIstory and Uplifted a City and the Country

By: Art Shamsky,Barry Zeman

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The Magnificent Seasons

How the Jets, Mets, and Knicks Made Sports HIstory and Uplifted a City and the Country

By: Art Shamsky,Barry Zeman

The magical season of 1969--when the Jets, Mets, and Knicks all won championships--is recounted by the players who made it all happen and the fans who experienced it.

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Macmillan

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031233253X

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9780312332532

Investigating Internet Crimes

An Introduction to Solving Crimes in Cyberspace

By: Todd G. Shipley,Art Bowker

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Investigating Internet Crimes

An Introduction to Solving Crimes in Cyberspace

By: Todd G. Shipley,Art Bowker

Written by experts on the frontlines, Investigating Internet Crimes provides seasoned and new investigators with the background and tools they need to investigate crime occurring in the online world. This invaluable guide provides step-by-step instructions for investigating Internet crimes, including locating, interpreting, understanding, collecting, and documenting online electronic evidence to benefit investigations. Cybercrime is the fastest growing area of crime as more criminals seek to exploit the speed, convenience and anonymity that the Internet provides to commit a diverse range of criminal activities. Today's online crime includes attacks against computer data and systems, identity theft, distribution of child pornography, penetration of online financial services, using social networks to commit crimes, and the deployment of viruses, botnets, and email scams such as phishing. Symantec's 2012 Norton Cybercrime Report stated that the world spent an estimated $110 billion to combat cybercrime, an average of nearly $200 per victim. Law enforcement agencies and corporate security officers around the world with the responsibility for enforcing, investigating and prosecuting cybercrime are overwhelmed, not only by the sheer number of crimes being committed but by a lack of adequate training material. This book provides that fundamental knowledge, including how to properly collect and document online evidence, trace IP addresses, and work undercover. - Provides step-by-step instructions on how to investigate crimes online - Covers how new software tools can assist in online investigations - Discusses how to track down, interpret, and understand online electronic evidence to benefit investigations - Details guidelines for collecting and documenting online evidence that can be presented in court

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Newnes

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0124079296

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9780124079298

Volume One

MCA Collection

By: Museum of Contemporary Art (Sydney, N.S.W.)

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Volume One

MCA Collection

By: Museum of Contemporary Art (Sydney, N.S.W.)

The work features over 280 works by more than 170 Australian artists drawn from a period of acquisitions which began with the consitution of the MCA in May 1989."--p. 17.

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MCA Store

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1921034548

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9781921034541

Mx3

By: Art Wiederhold

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Mx3

By: Art Wiederhold

Mx3 is a story within a story within a story. It is a fantasy, historical romance, and an autobiography with touches of the paranormal activities added for good measure. Mx3 takes the reader from early seventeenth century Japan to the Vietnam War and the present time. When a young samurai meets and marries a pretty young woman en route to seeking employment with one of the major daimyo, it sets in motion a series of events that span six centuries and interweaves the lives of several people in ways they never imagined. This is a tale of high adventure, loves lost and regained, comedy and tragedy, and bizarre coincidences and haunting. Most of all, it's about that never-ending soap opera we call life.

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Trafford Publishing

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1490745211

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9781490745213

Breakdowns

Portrait of the Artist as a Young %@&*!

By: Art Spiegelman

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Breakdowns

Portrait of the Artist as a Young %@&*!

By: Art Spiegelman

The creator of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Maus explores the comics form ... and how it formed him! This book opens with Portrait of the Artist as a Young %@&*!, creating vignettes of the people, events, and comics that shaped Art Spiegelman. It traces the artist's evolution from a MAD-comics obsessed boy in Rego Park, Queens, to a neurotic adult examining the effect of his parents' memories of Auschwitz on his own son. The second part presents a facsimile of Breakdowns, the long-sought after collection of the artist's comics of the 1970s, the book that triggers these memories. Breakdowns established the mode of formally sophisticated comics that transformed the medium, and includes the prototype of Maus, cubist experiments, an essay on humor, and the definitive genre-twisting pulp story "Ace Hole-Midget Detective." Pulling all this together is an illustrated essay that looks back at the sixties as the artist pushes sixty, and explains the obsessions that brought these works into being. Poignant, funny, complex, and innovative, Breakdowns alters the terms of what can be accomplished in a memoir.

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Pantheon

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0375423958

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9780375423956

Black Gun, Silver Star

The Life and Legend of Frontier Marshal Bass Reeves

By: Art T. Burton

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Black Gun, Silver Star

The Life and Legend of Frontier Marshal Bass Reeves

By: Art T. Burton

In The Story of Oklahoma, Deputy U.S. Marshal Bass Reeves appears as the "most feared U.S. marshal in the Indian country." That Reeves was also an African American who had spent his early life enslaved in Arkansas and Texas made his accomplishments all the more remarkable. Black Gun, Silver Star sifts through fact and legend to discover the truth about one of the most outstanding peace officers in late nineteenth-century America--and perhaps the greatest lawman of the Wild West era. Bucking the odds ("I'm sorry, we didn't keep Black people's history," a clerk at one of Oklahoma's local historical societies answered one query), Art T. Burton traces Reeves from his days of slavery to his Civil War soldiering to his career as a deputy U.S. marshal out of Fort Smith, Arkansas, when he worked under "Hanging Judge" Isaac C. Parker. Fluent in Creek and other regional Native languages, physically powerful, skilled with firearms, and a master of disguise, Reeves was exceptionally adept at apprehending fugitives and outlaws and his exploits were legendary in Oklahoma and Arkansas. In this new edition Burton traces Reeves's presence in the national media of his day as well as his growing modern presence in popular media such as television, movies, comics, and video games.

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U of Nebraska Press

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1496234464

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9781496234469

Critical Mass

Happenings, Fluxus, Performance, Intermedia, and Rutgers University, 1958-1972

By: Mead Art Museum (Amherst College)

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Critical Mass

Happenings, Fluxus, Performance, Intermedia, and Rutgers University, 1958-1972

By: Mead Art Museum (Amherst College)

Description: Puts New Jersey at the center of key art movements during the sixties

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Rutgers University Press

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0813533031

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9780813533032

Red Wing Nation

Detroit's Greatest Players Talk About Red Wings Hockey

By: Kevin Allen,Art Regner

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Red Wing Nation

Detroit's Greatest Players Talk About Red Wings Hockey

By: Kevin Allen,Art Regner

An oral history of the Detroit Red Wings, one of the most popular franchises in the NHL The most outstanding voices of the Detroit Red Wings hockey tradition come together in this decade-by-decade collection of more than 40 stories. Wings fans will relish the intimate stories told by Steve Yzerman, Niklas Lindstrom, Ted Lindsay, and other figures they have come to cherish. One phrase, one season, or one particular game cannot capture the spirit of the Red Wings; instead, the players and managers who made the magic happen over the decades blend their experiences to capture the true essence of their beloved team.

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Triumph Books

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1633194051

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9781633194052

World War II Veterans in Hollywood

By: Art Evans

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World War II Veterans in Hollywood

By: Art Evans

Profiling World War II veterans who became famous Hollywood personalities, this book presents biographical chapters on celebrities like Audie Murphy, "America's number one soldier"; Clark Gable, the "King of Hollywood"; Jimmy Stewart, combat pilot; Gene Autry, the "singing cowboy," who flew the infamous Hump; the amorous Mickey Rooney; Jackie Coogan, "the Kid" who crashed gliders in the jungle; James Arness, who acquired his Gunsmoke limp in the mountains of Italy; Tony Bennett, who discovered his voice during the Battle of the Bulge; and Lee Marvin, a Marine NCO who invaded 29 islands. Profiles of these and 21 others include little-known stories and details.

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McFarland

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1476639671

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9781476639673

A Pound of Flesh

Perilous Tales of How to Produce Movies in Hollywood

By: Art Linson

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A Pound of Flesh

Perilous Tales of How to Produce Movies in Hollywood

By: Art Linson

Have you ever wondered what a Hollywood movie producer actually does? In A Pound of Flesh, producer Art Linson takes us behind closed doors on a rare backstage tour through America's cruelest, most glamorous industry. Here at last is a dishy and informative guide to the entire moviemaking process--from acquiring scripts to negotiating with studio executives to shmoozing with agents and actors to facing the horror of opening night. With amusing stories about his encounters with such players as David Mamet, Robert De Niro, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and Brian DePalma, Linson offers keen insights into why some movies take the world by storm and others end up gathering dust on some forgotten studio shelf. This is essential reading for film students, movie lovers, and anyone interested in the drama of Tinseltown.

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Grove Press

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080213551X

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9780802135513

Too Soon to Say Goodbye

By: Art Buchwald

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Too Soon to Say Goodbye

By: Art Buchwald

“[Art Buchwald] has given his friends, their families, and his audiences so many laughs and so much joy through the years that that alone would be an enduring legacy. But Art has never been just about the quick laugh. His humor is a road map to essential truths and insights that might otherwise have eluded us.”—Tom Brokaw When doctors told Art Buchwald that his kidneys were kaput, the renowned humorist declined dialysis and checked into a Washington, D.C., hospice to live out his final days. Months later, “The Man Who Wouldn’t Die” was still there, feeling good, holding court in a nonstop “salon” for his family and dozens of famous friends, and confronting things you usually don’t talk about before you die; he even jokes about them. Here Buchwald shares not only his remarkable experience—as dozens of old pals from Ethel Kennedy to John Glenn to the Queen of Swaziland join the party—but also his whole wonderful life: his first love, an early brush with death in a foxhole on Eniwetok Atoll, his fourteen champagne years in Paris, fame as a columnist syndicated in hundreds of newspapers, and his incarnation as hospice superstar. Buchwald also shares his sorrows: coping with an absent mother, childhood in a foster home, and separation from his wife, Ann. He plans his funeral (with a priest, a rabbi, and Billy Graham, to cover all the bases) and strategizes how to land a big obituary in The New York Times (“Make sure no head of state or Nobel Prize winner dies on the same day”). He describes how he and a few of his famous friends finagled cut-rate burial plots on Martha’s Vineyard and how he acquired a Picasso drawing without really trying. What we have here is a national treasure, the complete Buchwald, uncertain of where the next days or weeks may take him but unfazed by the inevitable, living life to the fullest, with frankness, dignity, and humor.

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Random House

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1588365743

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Art and the Empire City

New York, 1825-1861

By: Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.)

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Art and the Empire City

New York, 1825-1861

By: Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.)

Presented in conjunction with the September 2000 exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum, this volume presents the complex story of the proliferation of the arts in New York and the evolution of an increasingly discerning audience for those arts during the antebellum period. Thirteen essays by noted specialists bring new research and insights to bear on a broad range of subjects that offer both historical and cultural contexts and explore the city's development as a nexus for the marketing and display of art, as well as private collecting; landscape painting viewed against the background of tourism; new departures in sculpture, architecture, and printmaking; the birth of photography; New York as a fashion center; shopping for home decorations; changing styles in furniture; and the evolution of the ceramics, glass, and silver industries. The 300-plus works in the exhibition and comparative material are extensively illustrated in color and bandw. Oversize: 9.25x12.25". Annotation copyrighted by Book News Inc., Portland, OR

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0870999575

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