Anton Corbijn is a genius. As a photographer and/or album cover designer for groups like Depeche Mode, U2, and REM, his unique style captures my attention like no other. Unlike Herb Ritts or Bruce Weber who, by comparison, appear glossy and slick, Corbijn has a gritty approach to photography that makes him stand apart from the competition. No doubt, "Star Trak" is pricey, but for those looking to spice up their coffeetable would be foolish to ignore this great book. A few stars who have gotten the Corbijn treatment are Clint Eastwood, Morrissey, David Gahan, Tricky, Neil Young, Kurt Cobain, and countless others. Handsomely presented and elegantly shot, "Star Trak" is worth a purchase.

In Star Trak Anton Corbjin proves to us that he is the leading portrait photographer in the world today. This book is filled with amazingly creative, high contrast pictures of many of the most exciting and famous actors and pop stars around the world. He has done lovely portraits of Björk, Johnny Depp,Tricky, Tom Jones, Vanessa Paradis and Bruce Springsteen among others. His pictures are very classic in their style, but the high contrast and breaking of compositional rules, he adds something new to the art of photography. His pictures are unique because each picture shows the star in a way you have never seen him/her before but manages to cath his/hers spirit and personality at the same time. If you are a photographer or are interested in photography (escpecially of the human being) buy this book now or buy this book if you just want to see the best picture of your favorite movie or pop star. Anton Corbjin is in my opinion the greatest photographer ever. I hope someday I will be as unique in my style and shoot as creative pictures as this genius. My favorite photography book by my favorite photographer.

WOW! That's all I can say about Anton Corbijn (cor-bin)Just thought you'd like to know.

The most amazing, precise, moving, expressive, imaginative, distinct, photos I've ever seen!(And I have a BFA in photography!)

well worth any cost.

Mathematicians and lovers of algebra: this is it. This has been the best algebra book I have seen since the mid 1980s. The explanations and proofs are clear and easy to follow. One could only wish that other authors could write like prof. Cohn does. it is extremely unfortunate that the publisher (Wiley & Sons) has kept this book, and the other two (Algebra vol.2 and vol.3) out of stock and/or out of print for so long. Maybe one day these three books will once again be more accessible in the US.

I entirely agree with the reviewer from Tokyo. The book is comprehensive, and at the same time the presentation is very humane. It's time to assign every other textbook to the flames and start using this one in every respectable algebra course. I envy those English students who have had the course from the author himself.

One of the best textbooks on algebra (together with Vol. 2 and Vol. 3 that cover more advanced topics.) Far more accessible than the textbook by Serge Lang.

an excellent read.
the book reads simply.
not just for anarchists; everyone should be exposed to this thinking. what you can do for yourself.
-my quick, abbreviated 2 cents. (read it for yourself, duh)

this book presents a lot of ideas that could prevent a lot of people from getting their heads messed up by the world of today. i especially like the chapters on trivialization and heroism.

This book presents a lot of "out of the box" thinking on social freedom to the point that most people on both the left and the right of the polotical spectrum will be disgusted at first, but by the end of the book I experienced a change in the way I think. I no longer look at the world around me and see things the way I've been raised to believe, I see things the way are, and the way I can make them. This book presents aspects of social freedom that simply can't be found anywhere else. So good, I've worn out my copy and am going to buy another!

A fabulous book!! No one could ask for a better read, late at night, with the blankets tucked around one, and a hot buttered rum at one's side!!

Chekhov was a man!!

This is one of the best books I have ever read on any subject. It is NOT just a collection of Chekhov's letters, but a complete outline of his life and thought -- just as the title promises!

Simon Karlinsky is, of course, a treasure to the world of literature. His knowledge of Russian history and literature is profound -- and you will find this book utterly fascinating if only because of its scathing analysis of 19th-century Russian critics, the most myopic of men -- and the unwitting forerunners of the even more myopic partisans of "Socialist Realism." It was against these titanic mental pygmies that Chekhov had to make his artistic way -- and the pygmies misunderstood and and libelled him every step of the way.

Chekhov was a highly original literary genius whom the world is still discovering. Enjoy this book, and enjoy your invitation to the even greater pleasure of reading Chekhov himself. The Modern Library has published three volumes of his stories, and they are wonderful. The plays are also superb.

Highest recommendation!

There are many biographies of Chekhov, including the new one by Rayfield, but this edition of the letters is the best source of the writer's life and thought. Long out of print, it was wise of Northwestern University Press to re-issue this book. The other editions of the letters, by Hellman and another by Yarmolinsky, cannot compare.
This volume is valuable for its superb, lengthy introduction, which is a capsule biography. In addition, each of the fifteen sections are introduced by an engaging biographical headnote.
The letters themselves are the record of an extraordinary person, a man who instructed other writers to succeed in their work by feeling "compassion down to their fingertips."
This book shows the emotions and thoughts of the writer who lived that simple but wise piece of advice.
Among the more amusing letters is the one to his wastrel brother, in March 1886, in which he wittily enumerates the qualities of well-bred people. Among them: "They don't guzzle vodka on any old occasion, nor do they go around sniffing cupboards....They shun all ostentation: empty barrels make the most noise."
This volume is full of such humorous but sage advice, and reveals the man behind the extraordinary short stories and plays better than any biography.
You will remember some of the letters in this book throughout your lifetime.

A Great Book of photos of a great band I am a devoted fan of the band Depeche Mode and I can tell you that Anton Corbjin and Depeche mode are now almost one in the same. This collection of photos spans the world with depeche mode. From photos taken in the dry earth of western USA to the now liberated east europe. This book is a must For anyfan or love of photgaphy in the Black & White Form. - Roger "pimpf Boy" Erickson

so says anton on the first page. even if you're not a big fan of depeche mode, this is an essential for any corbijn fan. it was the only publication readily available in 1990 and i've treasured it ever since! i suppose some of the images of dave gahan hamming it up can become a bit trite for some, but it looks like they had some good fun. it includes both b/w and color images, which were taken from the american west coast to eastern europe as well as shots from promos, video shoots and concerts.

There were rumors that Depeche Mode photographer Anton Corbijnwas working on a book of rare photos fro the Violator era, but it wasthree years before I finally found it. And it was worth the wait. The paper-backed book contains behind-the-scenes photos from several videos and photo sessions, never-before seen concert photographs, as well as a rare and very personal look at Depeche Mode not as Rock Stars, but as four friends. This book is an absuloute must for anyone interested in the band.

In these tales, most of them being sad and even very sad, Oscar Wilde looks for a way to save one's soul in front of the misery of the world. Anyone in society who lives in the upper classes does not necessarily see the ugliness and suffering of the world when one looks at the lower classes. But in these tales the Happy Prince, or the Selfish Giant, or any other character will manage to get salvation out of their upper class blindness, by opening their eyes to misery and suffering and by doing what they can to repair these pains and evils because they will realise they have to feel responsible for the world, because they are more powerful and could easily impose their selfish rule. But the giant will discover nature, if not God, punishes him for his selfishness. The nightingale will try to redeem a young student by giving him a red rose in a season when read roses do not bloom. And yet the student will not get the love he wants because he is nothing but a non-entity for the girl he would like to be loved by. There is also a very sad note in A Devoted Friend and how friendship can become a mask for selfishness, a nice appearance for an ugly and egoistic attitude. Those tales are sad and at the same time they convey a moral full of hope. All is not lost if the Happy Prince can give away his happiness for those who suffer, even if later the powerful of his society will reject him when he does not look happy and beautiful any more

Dr Jacques COULARDEAU, University of Perpignan

As a child I didn't have the books of Oscar Wilde but rather the records. My imagination soared with his descriptions of life, and my eyes overflowed with tears at each story. The record of the Happy Prince was read by Bing Crosby and Orson Wells and each year at Christmas we still play that old scratched thing, just to hear it's wonderous love story and that of The Selfish Giant. Now I have to get the book so my nieces and nephews will share in my treasures of love!!!! What is this world if it isn't all about Love?

I remember this book from my childhood. I had my parents read each story to me over and over. When I learned how to read I read this book until the pages fell out. In short it is a great book that encourages youthful imaginations. And, it makes for great bedtime stories. A real classic. I bought it for my children.

I bought this book for a friend's fiftieth birthday, and she absolutely loved it. I recommend it highly for its beautiful artwork and inspirational writing.

I have been captivated by this artist's book. I keep returning to it; and each time, the combination of delicate photographs, changing colors and inspirational words evoke new thoughts on the human condition.

As a person who thinks about why I'm on this planet and how I spend my days, I am intrigued by the offering of "the thread of meaning" on this subject.

I have given this book as a gift to friends, who are impressed by both the message and the beauty of this unique artist's book.

As I search for reasons why I might be on this planet, or contemplate the need for a sense fulfillment in my life, "the thread of meaning" offers new insight into the concept of seeking and finding meaning in my life. I keep returning to this captivating artist's book with its combination of photographs, colors, and words. It evokes a new thought or feeling with each reading. To me, it is like a visual meditation.

I have given "the thread of meaning" as a gift to friends and they cherish it not only for its inspirational message, but also for the beauty of the book itself. It is truly unique.

Anton Chaitkin was persecuted for releasing the most in depth research on the traitors to America throughout it's existance. Anton Chaitkin also uncovered the document from the library of congress proving that Bush Sr's father, Presscott Bushes bank "Union Bank" was shut down by Roosevelt in 1942, under the trading with the pact for funding the Nazi party and Thyssin Steel money. Fritz Thyssin wrote the book "I funded Hitler" and was responsible for more than 50% of the war drive steel and iron. Democratic Presidental Candidate Lyndon LaRouche has exposed these impierail traitors to the ideas of the American Revolution the the civil rights movement. It is time we Americans got off our high and holy degenerate [behinds] and acted in the spirits of Ben Franklin, George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, Aberham Lincoln, McKinley, and FDR.

This book has to be one of the most important books that any media scientist could possibly read. It is pure art in the sense of art as an updater of consciousness.Wonderful book.

You can study American History in High School or College, but you will never get the in depth research involved in this book. I have never seen such a great list of referances andbibliography. Why haven't more historians been able to just tell it like it is instead of just sucking up to New World Order Crazies? How many people have ever heard of the "American System of Economics" as opposed to the British East India "Free Trade Buy cheap,Sell dear slavocracy. If you really want to know your history, Read this book and study its' referances.

It is rare to discern profound metaphysical insight and wisdom in artcles written for the occasion of academic debate and explication but that is just what Aton's essay reveal: an astute critical and philosophical intelligence which seems to dwell in the eternal verities much as his subject Plotinus had. This collection should find its way into the hands and minds of all lovers of the Greek intellectual mystic.

this is a very fine book, which shows the author's amazing knowledge of neoplatonism.

Harness sexual energy to power the world? Of course, the man was mad. Anyone in that time who would proclaim such a thing would be the Victorian equivilant of a Salem witch! Of course, the port-o-potty booth he made to help, um...harness that power, was a little too weird for the time, but he was on to something. He had notes and everything! He was a free thinker! A psychologist! A student of the greatest minds of the time!

But even these days, it would mean a trip to the psyche ward for you to proclaim such a thing. However, I doubt the FBI would burn down his house and destroy all his notes these days...right?

Wilhelm Reich in Hell is an interesting collection of thoughts and ideas regarding the "truth" about Orgone enery, the man behind the ideas and his ultimate downfall. It's a weird read, but sharp, funny and exciting a read as anything Robert A. Wilson puts out. Good stuff.

Wilhelm Reich was many things in his lifetime- a student of Freud, a political activist, a research scientist, and an inventor. His work was decades ahead of its time and is finally being rediscovered and reevaluated by the public. If, like me, you are interested in Reich and his work, you might want to check out a novel called We All Fall Down, by Brian Caldwell. it draws heavily on Reich's theories, particularly Listen Little Man and The Mass Psychology Of Facism. It's a great introduction to Reich's work and the entire novel draws heavily on his theory. It's very interesting watching an author explore his theories in a fictional setting. Well worth reading.

I noticed this book on a roommate's bookshelf at 2:30 AM one night, grabbed it (intending to flip through the preface to find out what it was about) ... and ended up reading the whole thing through before dawn. Wilson's like that.

This play is absolutely vintage RAW. From the lengthy introductions, where I finally found out where most of his tirades against organizations like CSICOP came from (he reveals that they were one of the major forces behind the book-burnings that played a central role in Reich's disintegration), to the play itself, new ideas are thrown out at a dizzying pace. Social commentary (such as the persistent beeping within the play of a computer tracking nuclear arms buildup), philosophy and a detailed and even-handed examination of Reich's later life (and eventual degradation into insanity) meld seamlessly.

The play itself is full of shocks -- both the prurient (some instances of actor nudity and simulated sex) and the brilliant. To avoid spoiling the surprises, I won't go too deeply into the latter, except to say that the boundaries between performance and reality at times disappear. This little gem is definitely worth a read.