5 comments about I, Me, Mine.

1. What do you do when money and career are suddenly no object, and you have everything you could have wanted, and more? You go to the end items of your internal "to do" list, and on there among other things are find out why you're here and what you care about.
   
   Harrison like many others explored alternative religious paths, and in his devotion to Hindu eschatology found a way to understand life that explained him. I think that's why he is such a shadowy figure in his own presumably autobiographical book. He wants to talk about the ideas that sustained him and less about himself, because in many ways, he had gotten over being who he was.
   
   In that salient detail I find the greatest humanity in this book. It is a man speaking about the ideas that propel him and the hopes he has, and it is an escape from most rock autobiographies and their incessant narcissism. Many people won't like it because reading it is more like taking a theology course than reading People magazine, but I would compare it favorably to Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance as a walking meditation written into very familiar, conversational text.



2. A lot of reviewers seem disappointed that this book is mostly about George's music, rather than about the facts and figures of his life. As I think that George's music speaks for him, so a book about that very expression seems a perfect way to describe the man and his life.
   
   George describes his music in his own words, often with accompanying images of the hand-written lyrics. Some of the songs are described briefly, some are more significant than I would have imagined, some are less meaningful than I would have thought. Very enjoyable to read!
   
   To understand an artist, find out what they have to say about their art. This book gives a very pleasant view into the mind and ideas and creativity of George Harrison.



3. If you're a George Harrison fan, this book is great. George does a written Storytellers to a lot of his more famous songs and then includes his handwritten lyrics copied in the book. Pictures are ok--no big deal. This book is all about why he wrote the songs. Priceless.



4. I didn't like this one, but I had hoped to. Because it is the 2002 version, with input from wife Olivia, I expected something more up-to-date. But it was an odd mix of a patch-work (recorded) biography that Harrison had taped years before. And there was very little about the Beatles and more about motor-car racing? Go figure. The narrative did do a pretty good job of his early years and his interest in Indian matters, both musical and spiritual. But then it ended rather abruptly. Most of the book, however, was annoying--pages and pages of his handwritten song lyrics, juxtaposed with the typed versions. I would rather hear his music than read it. There was nothing about the man George became in later life, or his two marriages, or his son, or his beloved home (well, very little about that). There was no coherent tone to this biography, more of a "random sampling." The only thing I really enjoyed about it were the personal photographs, but inexplicably their captions were placed several chapters later so that you had to keep hopping back and forth to see what each picture represented. In the right hands, this could have been so much more.



5. Since Harrison has unfortunately passed away, this book will probably be the only one of its sort to be published...the first hand words of Beatle George Harrsion. As such, it is an imperfect document. George does not use an "assistant" writer and therefore the book tends to meander and be a bit unbalanced, but the benefit is that the voice coming through is pure Harrison.
   
   Ok, so maybe that's not enough (though it should be, you fair weathered Beatle fan!) Seriously, though, this book has Harrison's recollections on growing up and Beatledom. In this area it is a bit light. The recollections are largely personal and he has very little to say about the other Beatles (perhaps, because even John was still alive when this was written, George didn't want to risk stepping on any toes.) This is an odd omission, though, and leaves a bit of a question mark hanging when the book is finished.
   
   Aside from the autobiographical information, which is light but interesting, the best parts of th book are the photographs and the lyrics section. The reader is presented with copies of a lot of hand-written George Harrison songs, along with the author's comments about each. This was the first serious attempt by a Beatle to give an accounting of his work (John's famous Playboy interview not having been done yet.) This is probably our only chance to hear George comment one some of his favorite songs.
   
   This book isn't perfect. It is uneven and contains some glaring omissions (I have heard that John was quite pissed about not being mentioned, actually) but overall George's dry wit and sense of humor comes through the writing very well. And because he wrote it himself, I, Me, Mine contains a very authentic "feel" the hold it together. So there you have it. A book telling the George, the whole George, and nothing but the George. Now I will repeat my introduction:
   
   I shouldn't even have to pitch this book to you. It was written by Harrison. Buy it. Period.

5 comments about Eye Mind: The Saga of Roky Erickson and the 13th Floor Elevators, The Pioneers of Psychedelic Sound.

1. Comprehensive book. Leaves out the fact that John Ike Walton was married to me -- Gloria Greenfield (at the time, I was in college at UT Austin) from 1971 thru 1975. When Roky got out of Rusk, John Ike "found" him and tried to restart the Elevators... this was the time frame of the appearances in Austin and in Houston at La Bastille. We were married at this time. The "club" called Ling Kong in Port Aransas was totally funded by my money -- I had inherited from my parents while I was still a student at UT. Anyway, it wasn't much more than a concrete slab and some bathrooms in a mosquito pit on some land that we didn't own -- it belonged to a much wiser investor who also owned "Custard's Last Stand" a popular ice cream place in Port Aransas. He also retained any liquor rights if the place became a moneymaker -- which it didn't!! Anyway, I have a lot of photographs of John Ike, me and Roky at our house in Austin on Enfield Rd. right when he got out of Rusk. Roky still had the charming, boy-face that captured so many female fans on stage. But there were always the creeps that literally came-out-of-the-woodwork to follow him and hand him drugs, which they knew he would readily accept.
   
   John Ike and I got divorced in October of 1975 --I've got the divorce decree petitioned in Dallas, to prove it!!



2. Paul Drummond's book finally delivers all the details behind the story of one of America's finest and most idiosyncratic rock bands, the 13th Floor Elevators. While the history of the Elevators has long been shrouded in mystery, Drummond's heroic research has given us interviews with nearly every major player in their story, as well as a rich supporting cast of friends, cronies and enemies. If Drummond almost tells us more than we might ever want to know about the Elevators, the musicians who comprised the group and the philosophies that drove idea man Tommy Hall, the book is a welcome corrective to the sketchy biographies of the group that have appeared in the past. A truly mind-boggling study of the intersection between rock and roll, expanded consciousness and the cultural tumult of the Sixties, this is essential reading for anyone with an interest in the 13th Floor Elevators or the times that produced them.



3. This is a crucial book for anyone who's a fan of the 13th Floor Elevators or the American psychedelic music scene in the 60's. Drummond really did his homework and the level of detail is amazing. The book reads well, it's entertaining and ultimately a fascinating story of artistic struggle.



4. One of the BEST music biographies ever written that tells the story of a decade in American music history with all of the uncensored truths intact. This book is overflowing with all of the explanations, descriptions, and details about which everyone has wondered for almost a half-century. This is a valuable source for those who are just starting down the road as well as answering some questions about unfinished business for those who experienced it. The research for this book rivals scientific methods of verification. One review called it "rock archeology". If you want to learn about the psychedelic era and the band that paved the way for the Beatles' "Lonely Hearts Club" and the Airplane's "Surrealistic Pillow", then this is a must read. Not only does it tell about the music of the 13th Floor Elevators but it also "gets it" when explaining the philosophies of the Hippie Generation. This is more than a biography. It is a history book and a legend told in an honest and unbiased way. Paul Drummond outdid himself on this effort. Thumbs up.



5. This is without a doubt the best, most well researched rock biography I've ever read. True, the author may have trouble distinguishing between 'affect' and 'effect,' and he may have got a few details about life in Texas circa 1965 wrong, but he truly delivers the goods that all of us Roky/Elevators fans have been waiting to hear for a very long time. He's great on details, and attentive to historical and cultural context. As far as I can see, he's tracked down every surviving member of the band (including Tommy Hall!), and pieced the whole story together in meticulous detail, 1965 to 1968. It doesn't get better than this. All the information (Tommy) you could want, combined with emotion (Roky) required for a spell-binding read. This book lives in a time of its own!

4 comments about Machu Picchu.

1. Whether or not you ever visit, or think you might want to visit Machu Picchu, I highly recommend this gorgeous book to you. The combination of its poetry, photography, and design wonderfully connect us to a distant and mysterious culture which we understand little about today.

   Machu Picchu, hidden high in the Andes, was never found by Pizarro and his conquistadors. The city was rediscovered in 1911 by Hiram Bingham. Recently, landslides have made entry much more difficult, and the whole area is at risk to being lost. Should that occur, this wonderful volume will serve as a fitting tribute.

   Other than the fact that the rocks themselves were considered sacred, we know little about the purpose of Machu Picchu. Clearly, it was very important to the Incas. Otherwise, no one would have put such an enormous effort into creating a city among the clouds, carved out of solid rock. Because some walls have holes cut in them that allow light into certain interior spaces only on one day a year, it is thought that the area, in part, served an astronomical purpose.

   The Chilean poet, Pablo Neruda, created an emotional poem called "The Heights of Machu Picchu" in which he captured our connection to the thousands who lived and toiled to make Machu Picchu . . . and are no more. In 1984, photographer Barry Brukoff hiked in over the original Inca road, to capture the scene with Neruda's poem in his backpack. The result of this trip are the remarkable, spiritual photographs in this book. You will feel like you have been there, will identify with what you see, and will make closer contact through Neruda's poem:

   "True being was threshed like kernels of corn in the inexhaustible/granary of lost deeds, of memorable efforts . . . ."

   "In you, like two parallel lines,/the cradle of lightning and humanity/rocking together in a thorny wind."

   " . . . [Y]ou imploded as in a single autumn/into a single death."

   "Today the empty air no longer weeps . . . ."

   "The dead kingdom lives on."

   "Stone upon stone, and man, where was he?"

   "Give me back the slaves you buried!"

   "Come up, brother, and be born with me."

   " . . . [A]nd let my tears flow, hours, days, years,/through sightless ages, starry Autumn."

   If you can read Spanish, the poem is published in both languages, side by side.

   The photographs make great use of the high mountain air, changing weather conditions, and the differing light of day and night. Brukoff has also created some very stylish effects with filters and tints, in addition to breathtaking color. Many photographers are good at duotone or color, but few are masters of both. Brukoff is the rare example of this dual skill. A nice tough is the way that the book is bound in linen, and there is a rough edging to frame each image . . . to give the book an almost scrapbook-like feel. The photographic reproductions are superb and well worth the price of the book.

   My favorite images included: Morning Sun and Fog; The Temple of the Moon; The Grand Rock Shrine (two views); Royal Mausoleum beneath the Torreon; Central Plaza through Three Windows Wall (first version); Sacred Plaza; Central Plaza and Fog; Agricultural Terrace; The Inti Huatana; The Condor Stone; View of the Inti Huatana Area -- Sacred Rocks Echoing the Mountains to the East; A Stone Ring; Machu Picchu at Sunset; and The Watchman's Hut at Dawn (cover image).

   The book also has a helpful prologue by Ms. Isabel Allende which sets the scene for the book's contents.

   The feeling of connection to the Incas, to the mountains, and to the sky are strong here. I felt a calmness fill my mind and heart as I caressed each part of the poem and each image with my eyes.

   What great things we can accomplish . . . when we have a mighty purpose and connect to our sense of beauty!




2. Barry Brukoff has done a truly fine job of capturing the essence of Machu Picchu. I've told many that you cannot convey the feeling of this place in photos, but Brukoff proves that you can. His photos made me feel as though I was back there, discovering the majesty of the site and indulging in a leisurely and personal exploration of the details that delighted me during my visit, details that those on quick tourist jaunts usually miss. Visually, this book is five stars. Neruda's poetry, however, missed the mark for me. An earlier reviewer picked out the best of it and included those lines in his review (see below). I only wish it all worked that well. Personally, I would have preferred excerpts from Neruda's work and excerpts from the writings of Hiram Bingham (Bingham was the man who discovered the site in 1911).



3. Purchased this book after just getting back from our first trip to Peru and Machu Picchu. Wonderful photographs. Pablo Neruda's poem, "Heights of Machu Picchu", helped to bring even more meaning to our Machu Picchu's memories. This text is a wonderful way to enhance your experience of actually being at Machu Picchu. It also makes a great coffee table item.



4. This book about Machu Picchu in Peru is not a guide for tourists. It is a work of art drawn from the talents of two men who visited Machu Picchu many years apart. Specifically, it is an integrated collection of exceptional photographs of the site by Barry Brukoff combined with the eloquent poetry of Pablo Neruda, the Nobel Prize winning poet from Peru, based on his visit to Machu Picchu 50 years before that of the photographer. For readers who do not know Spanish, the language of the original poetry, there is an excellent accompanying translation into English. That is also true of a beautiful introduction by Isabel Allende, the famous Peruvian author. If you have never visited this site, the book will still be very interesting. If you have, the book will take you back to the deepest feelings and impressions you had when you did so.

1 comments about The Silk Route: 7,000 Miles of History.

1. This book was included in a Maryland Department of Education lesson plan for teaching the Silk Road. I purchased the book for this purpose and is correlated very well to the lesson plan. Excellent artwork. Valuable content. A good geography storybook

No comments about Araki Gold.

5 comments about Welcome to Oz: A Cinematic Approach to Digital Still Photography with Photoshop (VOICES).

1. The book is useful for those who want to move up from basic use of Photoshops image enhancment tools to a more advanced level. The use of various layer masks and how to develop an efficient workflow is described. The book is laid out as a course and the reader should do the exercises using the images from the included CD. The style of the results is of course a reflection of Versaces own style, however by learning the described teqnique the reader can gain a platform to develop his own style. The example images are portraits and close-up nature. There is also a small collection of the Versaces images nicely presented which shows that the author has achieved his goals.
   This is not a general encyclopedia on Photoshop rather it is an introduction on how to use the toools in Photoshop to achieve a specific photografic result and to get inspiration from a master.



2. I call this a Method actor's how to book because invariably Versace starts with the artistic motivations and aims before getting into the techniques to satisfy them. This approach really works for me.
   
   I have spent most of my time with his B&W conversion techniques, trying out some alternatives not included in the book, but that derive from its motivations. I've found the techniques are extremely adaptable and customizable to one's own vision. This I think is rare for a book such as this, and therefore it receives my highest esteem.



3. This book is not your everyday Photoshop book and not a book for casual reading. It is a journey that provokes thought and requires the reader to often take his steps over again to fully appreciate what is being taught. As Vincent Versace has said many times, his purpose in writing this book was not to do a step by step answer book, it was to write a book which would inspire the reader to ask questions and look at things in a different way.
   
   As an example, after reading about image harvesting I created an image composited from 20+ separate photographs to achieve enough depth of field using a 180 macro lens. By working through the lesson, I finally understood how to do the compositing it would require and I was surprised how well it worked. That the warp tool was required to get the leaf the way he wanted it only serves to reinforce the concept of interpretation.
   
   For those who may be disappointed to find out Kismet is a composite, I have to wonder why. Are Jerry Uelsmann's images less photographic because he composites them in the darkroom? Are landscape images by Ansel Adams less iconic because they were manipulated in the darkroom? Photography has always been created from what the photographer saw and felt and how he wants to interpret that onto the print.
   
   I recommend this book to anyone who has the patience to take the time required to understand what Vincent is sharing and I am hoping he will add more books to my library in the future.



4. this purchase was done on behalf of a friend of mine and from what i was told, he is totally satisfied with the book. recommended.



5. Stunning photography and continuing inspiration from a master of photography. I highly recommend Vincent's book.

5 comments about Americana the Beautiful: Mid-century Culture in Kodachrome.

1. Another selection of snaps rescued by Charles Phoenix just before they might have ended up in the local landfill. In the same format as his excellent 'Southern Californialand' (ISBN 1883318424) and so much better than the earlier 'God Bless Americana' book. The two hundred amateur slides feature a rich seam of everyday life full of white middle class detail (which of course does raise the question: didn't colored folk take photos back then or perhaps they never junk them).
   
   Overall I thought the photo selection was fascinating and grouping them in themes worked well. The last few pages have some intriguing architectural and transport slides like the 1964 flying saucer style State Capitol Bank in Oklahoma City or the late fifties General Motors Aerotrain pulling into a station. On page thirty-six onward there are several pages of people at home showing all kinds of domestic activity, food on tables, kitchens, watching home movies or just enjoying company. It's interesting looking at these photos because they are so unlike anything taken by professionals though sometimes the composition, lighting and color does lift them out of the mundane.
   
   Like 'Southern Californialand' the editorial format works well with photos one to a page, allowing for a deep caption or several slides butted together. My only criticism is that sometimes out of focus images are too large, for example the soft-focus Jefferson Drive-in on page ninety-seven would have worked better much smaller or even rejected. Also captions frequently describe in words what the reader can obviously see in the picture but fortunately many of them also have plenty of historical background detail about things in the photos.
   
   Charles Phoenix has hit on a successful publishing genre and there surely will be more titles to come but until the next one you can follow the latest finds on his website.
   
   ***FOR AN INSIDE LOOK click 'customer images' under the cover.



2. Americana the Beautiful is a trip down memory lane; especially for us Baby Boomers.
   
   These old shapshots are great! What a wonderful trip we took every summer when we visited my mother's family in South Carolina. Remember those luggage racks on station wagons? I remember being on the New Jersey Turnpike one time and luggage thtat was tied to the roof blew off. Dad had to pull our station wagon to the side of the road and pick up a suitcase full of diapers for my younest brother!
   
   I have fond memories of the Dairy Queen and the Good Humor mah. The smell was sweet mixed with raw exhaust fumes! What great times those were!



3. l have always been fascinated by the 1950s, it was like no other era in history,The American dream, good old fashion values, and families.It was portrayed as an era of blissful harmony and peacful existence for all. When l came across this book by charles phoenix, l was delighted, you cannot be amazed by this book of ordinary people, capturing their lives, on film in excellent quality. The fact that these pictures still remain, in wonderful quality taken by amateur photographers is truefully historical. If you never lived through the 1950s, and l didnt, because lm 35 years old, and your only glimpse of this era is in the movies, then this book is a real gem. His other book, californialand, is equally great book, which he showes more of these great photos of ordinary people living in the 50s. Great historical books.



4. There is nothing like great images and insight to bring back a long ago era. This book does a great job at setting the stage! Buy it and enjoy!



5. Just like the title of my review - I felt like saying "Eh!" to this book - for sure, there were lots of clear and sharp photos of those times (actually slide prints, no doubt - but those were the state of the art photographic media back then).
   
   The book itself, however, is short on pages and other photos which I am sure could have been included, and perhaps some more narrative would not have hurt either.
   
   Certainly not worth the money - unless you want to burn it on a nostalgic failure of a publication.

5 comments about Audrey Hepburn: A Life in Pictures.

1. IS a very nice book, great photos. What I didnt like is that some of the picture titles are wrong.



2. This beautiful addition to any Audrey Hepburn library is a classy production that brings into focus Audrey's life and work through extravagantly sized photos, reproduced on thick, lush pages that are velvety to the touch. It's full of stunning b&w and color portraits, snapshots, and film stills that are arranged well in a mostly chronological order. There are many quotes included, both by Audrey and about her, which give a good overall feel for her personality.
   
   However, glaringly absent, there is nothing at all from "My Fair Lady." I was introduced to Audrey Hepburn as a child by way of "My Fair Lady," and therefore the film will always have a special place in my heart. I'm sure I am not alone. How the author could leave such an important work totally out of the collection is a puzzle to me, and therefore I cannot say this collection is completely comprehensive.
   
   I found the biography at the beginning of the book a bit disjointed, although it does give a good overview of her experiences during her childhood and the war that so greatly affected her personality. Of course, the biography is not the point of this book, as this is not meant to be an in depth literary study of her life. This is her life and accomplishments told through photographs.
   
   For those seeking a gorgeous photo album, this may be what you are looking for. The "personal" pictures I believe to be mostly photo ops, and therefore you do not get a much of look into the "private" Audrey, but the pictures are many and well varied, and the beautiful portraits alone are well worth the price of admission



3. This beautiful book is a fitting tribute to a brave, talented and beautiful lady. Well worth the price. More than a "coffee table book" the biographical introduction is well written and informative. Where are class acts like Audrey today?



4. I have not looked inside it is sealed and I plan to present it to my grandaughter in Nov. for her birthday. However, it looks beautiful and arrived promptly.



5. This is a gorgeous book. The pictures are huge and clear with lots of bio tidbits and quotes around the pictures. Definitely worth it for any Audrey fan.

5 comments about Studio Portrait Photography of Children and Babies.

1. Marilyn Sholin's new book is just wonderful! It is full of really solid information and good honest tips on just about every possible situation. She openly shares her methods and secrets of not only technical information like lighting and strobes, but makes you aware of the psychology of photographing kids. Not all of her shots are big smiles.... some of the children are pensive; some looking ornery and some are even crying...they are real children doing real things. No wonder she is so successful. I love all the great tips that she shares in the book.
   She takes you from planning the portrait session, lighting the situation and interacting with the subjects and then polishes it off with sensible good selling guidelines. What a book and what a very good investment of money and time! Theresa Airey



2. I have Marilyn's first book of the same title and was very excited when I heard a second one was coming out. True to form, she nailed it. The information in this book is paramount to anyone who photographs children either professionally or even for fun! The tips, to me, are the best part of this book, it takes years and years to learn these things and Marilyn is giving them to you, giving you the opportunity to truly become a specialist in this industry, and have a great time doing it!



3. This is a book by a pro for other pros. Because Marilyn has had a career photographing children and babies, not just her own children, this is a book for those who are serious about creating portrait art. Marilyn's expertise is best known now in the world of digital painting and Corel Painter specifically, but she owned a successful family studio in Miami many years before venturing into the digital world. A must own for those considering a career in children's portraits.



4. This book is an easy read. It tells you all about getting started with a photography business photographing children. It gives tips on using Corel Painter and Photo shop.



5. If you want to make a little money (or a lot), photographing children and babies, don't buy a camera, don't buy lights, don't buy backgrounds. First, buy this book and read it cover to cover.
   
   Ms. Sholin obviously has great experience photographing children of all ages and is also an excellent teacher. In her book she shares with you a step by step approach to this segment of the photographic profession.
   
   While she does deal with cameras, lighting and backgrounds, and the selection of proper equipment, she also deals with the psychology of working with children and even simple and effective techniques of marketing children's portraiture. Also included are tips for selling you portraits.
   
   This is a soup-to-nuts book that thoroughly covers every aspect of the specialty of children's photography. It's a must-have addition to every photographer's library, from amateur with a desire to progress to the seasoned pro.
   
   And don't let the title fool you. With this book, you don't need a studio. The title should be: "Portrait Photography of Children and Babies".

5 comments about Monotype: Mediums and Methods for Painterly Printmaking.

1. There seems to be very limited information available on the technique of monotype. This book fills that void by demonstrating the incredible variety of effects possible using the monotype method. There are no projects, per se, rather it teaches techniques that help you create your own masterpieces. Many pieces of example artwork are found throughout the book.

   A monotype is a one-of-a-kind print made by transferring a painted image to paper. The book starts out with an introduction to materials including plates, mediums, solvents, panting tools and paper as well as hand and press transfer equipment. It also covers studio safety and finding workshop facilities.

   Techniques are next including working into a light or dark field and both hand and press transfer.
   These include step-by-step instructions accompanied by demonstration photos. Working in specific mediums including watercolor, acrylics, water-soluble writing instruments, monoprint paints (Createx), oil paints, water-based oils and alkyds follows. A section discussing special oil-based printing inks for lithography, etching, printing and serigraphy is also here. There is even a chapter on special techniques including using masks & stencils, embossing and creating collages.

   The final chapter gives an overview of monoprints, which combine monotype with other print making processes, and mixed-media monotypes. This includes intaglio, drypoint and engraving, as well as linocut and collagraphic monoprints.

   There is a nice list of suppliers as well as interesting biographical notes on the artists featured in the back. This is a great book that displays the great diversity in mediums and results available with monotype.




2. I agree with the previous reviews - if you're creating monoprints, and particularly if you're looking for non-toxic methods, this is a great book. It's full color with many inspiring illustrations, and full of useful, practical information written in a friendly, down-to-earth manner.
   
   Re. recommended paints: I recently had the pleasure of taking a monoprinting class with Julia Ayres and her daughter Gail Ayres (at the Art Methods & Materials Show in Pasadena, CA, Oct 2004). The Ayres now recommend using the new Akua-Kolor waterbased inks by Rostow & Jung (www.waterbasedinks.com) which I assume were not invented at the time this book was originally printed. The advantage is that these inks are non-toxic, clean up easily, and they stay moist for days. You then print to DRY printmaking paper, and the inks dry instantly once they hit the paper. Now you don't have to worry about the inks drying on the plate, or handling fragile, wet paper. (I shoved my Createx paints in a bottom drawer after the workshop!)
   
   (If you get the opportunity, take a class with the Ayres if you're just getting started, as there's nothing quite like seeing the process in action and the book will make even more sense! They also teach using the PinPress Roller for making monoprints by hand; very useful if you don't have access to an expensive printing press.)



3. I'm so glad I bought this book. It is one of those I take down regularly. The author thoroughly understands monotype in many mediums. A previous reviewer mentioned how well the toxicity issue was dealt with. Lots of good color illustration.



4. This book answered many questions that other artists and I were asking regarding monotype. It gives you permission to proceed in any direction, using any materials you choose.



5. This book gives a thorough overview of Monotype printing. It starts out with materials needed, then goes on to talk about hand transfers, press transfers and doing monotypes in acrylic, watercolor, oil and printmaking inks. It covers mixed media and stencils, masks, etc. It has much practical/useful information in each section on both techniques and materials. There are examples of each type of work covered, athough I would have liked to see a larger "gallery" of work by different artist. A very good book if you are interested in monotypes.