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Edward Weston: Photography and Modernism
Published in Hardcover by Bulfinch Press (1999)
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The fine black and white photography of Edward Weston is featured in this oversized book and is one of those books to viewed over and over.The book also has an extremely satisfying text that highlights some of the phases of his career. The essays lend insight into the man. Of particular interest was the indication that Weston saw his photographic art in the same light as some of the famous Mexican artists of the time like, Diego Rivera, Jose Clemente Orozco and others. He strived to have his art looked at in the same light as those in other mediums. He was drawn to these artists, their culture and their works. The after effects of the Mexican revolution, transformed into a cultural renaissance was his palette. Also discussed was his mingling with artists of his times and his reciprocal affect on fellow photographic artist Tina Mondotti. Weston saw and recognized the art in the everyday lives of the the people, heightened during festivals, especially of a religious nature. He particualrly liked the pulquerias. He also was intrigued by the folk art created by common artisans and captured these elements with his lens. Although the book is not limited to his Mexican phase, I found this part of particular interest. There are also paintings that were done by his contemporaries with parallels drawn to his work. His nudes are an exquisite honor to the female body and all it's wonderful curves. There are plenty of nudes featured as this must have been one of his favortie subjects. The early works are featured but his later works are amazing. After 1927 his sojourn to California and his studies of natural forms at the beach and in the sand dunes resulted in some phenomenal images. Also his ability to see erotic imagery in fruit forms is inspiring. If you like the visual arts you will love the works of this master photographer. A great gift book for the camera buff in your life.

The show for which this book is the catalog was at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston during May of 2000. As a graduate student at Boston University studying photography I found this book to be wonderful - it is beautifully printed, and the scholarship that went into the text and editing really offer insight and context for Weston's photography. He is most well known for works like the one which appears on the cover, but the book includes earlier and later works, and discuss how they relate to the famous ones. Weston was active in the first part of the 20th century, and most of the works in this show were taken in California and Mexico. His photography is beautiful and rich and this book would help novice and connoisseur alike appreciate it more.

Hematology: Basic Principles and Practice
Published in Hardcover by Churchill Livingstone (15 January, 2000)
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I have got and appreciated very much the 2nd edition of this excellent work. I think it's the most complete and clear textbook of hematology. I hope that this revised and updated edition will confirm its fame of beeing worldwide the "true bible" for the hematologist!

Milady's Salon Management for Cosmetology Students
Published in Paperback by Delmar Publishers (1993)
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I used this book while continuing my education for my managers test. I passed my test and received my managers license. I reccomend this book highly

America's Major Wars: Crusaders, Critics, and Scholars, 1775-1972.
Published in Paperback by Addison-Wesley Pub Co (1973)
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American Modernism across the Arts
Published in Paperback by Peter Lang Publishing (01 October, 2001)
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Arctic Experiences: Aboard the Doomed Polaris Expedition and Six Months Adrift on an Ice-Floe
Published in Hardcover by Cooper Square Press (2002)
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Balkans 2010: Report of an Independent Task Force
Published in Paperback by Council on Foreign Relations Press (2003)
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The book of Chichester : a portrait of the city
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Casting Shadows: Images from a New South Africa
Published in Paperback by Univ of Michigan Museum of Art (2001)
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CD t/a The Mayfield Handbook of Technical and Scientific Writing
Published in CD-ROM by McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages (17 January, 1997)
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