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To Air is Human: One Man's Quest to Become the World's Greatest Air Guitarist

10 reviews
Bjorn Turoque, Dan Crane

Riverhead Trade, 2006

A Rock Solid Book
Bjorn Turoque and "To Air is Human" have done with air guitar what Al Gore and "An inconvenient Truth" have done with climate change. This book is quite difficult to put down, as it drills you to your seat: leaving you to wonder why you're not the one rocking on an invisible instrument.

Modernists in Taos: From Dasburg to Martin (Red Crane Art Series)
David L. Witt

Red Crane Books, 2002

In recent years the art colony of Taos, New Mexico, has received renewed critical attention. Collectors and mu-seums have come to recognize the value of paintings by members of the Taos Society of Artists and other early arrivals. While much has been written about the works and lives of these early artists, no one has told the story of a parallel development in Taos, beginning with Georgia O'Keeffe, John Marin, Marsden Hartley, and Andrew ...

History: Fiction or Science? Dating methods as offered by mathematical statistics. Eclipses and zodiacs. ...

43 reviews
Anatoly Fomenko

Delamere Resources, 2007

Pants on fire?
Will people ever read before spamming? Yes, Jesuits could not rewrite world history alone, they had help. Anyway, Dr Prof Acad A.Fomenko does not point to jesuits as the driving force of world wide history manipulation in published volumes 1,2,3;, actually he barely mentions the poor devils. Check it with 'Search inside' feature, please. China is rarely mentioned either, in fact, Dr Fomenko is ...

Illustrations and Ornamentation from The Faerie Queene (Dover Pictorial Archive Series)

3 reviews
Walter Crane

Dover Publications, 1999

Wonderful Illustrations
Walter Crane is one of the best artists of all time. His vision of the Faerie Queene is beyond compare. I use the illustrations to practice drawing. They are a challenge, but a superb kind of challenge. Whether one is an admirer of the Faerie Queene, or of art itself, this book is not only reasonably priced but well designed packing the maximum number of pictures into the book and making many ...

Crane's Blue Book of Stationery: The Styles and Etiquette of Letters, Notes, and Invitations

Crane & Co., Inc., 2002

"Combining the perennial relevancy and importance of an etiquette book with the practicality of a letter-writing manual, Crane's Blue Book of Stationery is an invaluable illustrated guide to the fine art of correspondence, both personal and professional."

Celebrate Your Stories (Scrapbook Styles)
Anita Crane, Caroll Shreeve

Watson-Guptill, 2005

CELEBRATE YOUR STORIES, the 3rd title in the SCRAPBOOK STYLES series, brings scrapbookers back to basics, offering beautiful pages that tell the stories behind the photos by featuring journaling as a design element. Authors Anita Crane and Caroll Shreeve use familiar tools and techniques in unique ways to showcase the "who, what, where, when, and why" for virtually every theme and occasion in three skill levels (beginner, intermediate, and ...

Historic Landmarks of Philadelphia (Barra Foundation Books)
Roger W. Moss

University of Pennsylvania Press, 2008

Architectural historian Roger W. Moss and photographer Tom Crane set out to celebrate the surviving accessible historic architecture of Philadelphia, envisioning a series of books that would provide much more than the snapshots found in guidebooks. They began with Historic Houses of Philadelphia , bringing the region's most impressive museum homes to life. Historic Sacred Places of Philadelphia followed, an exclusive tour of fifty hallowed ...

Crane's Wedding Blue Book: The Styles and Etiquette of Announcements, Invitations and Other Correspondences

2 reviews
Steven Feinberg

Fireside, 1993

An etiquette book with an attitude.
From the very beginning of the book, the author has a chip on his shoulder. Basically, Feinberg works for Crane's Stationery. Okay, fine. However, he almost immediately feels the need to discredit any etiquette maven who has said that you don't need a complete set of obscure, engraved stationery to generate proper correspondence. However, if there's something wedding-related that you ...

Mixed Mania: Recipes for Delicious Mixed Media Creations

1 review
Debbi Crane, Cheryl Prater

Interweave Press, 2008

Great book for these times
Great book, beautiful pictures and conversation and ideas. What I like best is that so many of the projects draw on what things we save, like old calendars, bits from tag sales, etc. Very inspiring.

Historic Houses of Philadelphia : A Tour of the Region's Museum Homes

1 review
Roger W. Moss

University of Pennsylvania Press, 1998

Long overdue guide to house museums in greater Philadelphia
Roger Moss's new book on the historic house museums in greater Philadelphia fills a void that has existed for a long time. From the turn of the century through the 1920's there were many guides published to help a newly mobile society re-discover the landmarks that the new highways were both making more accessible and threatening. The Bicentennial did not bring a major updating of the available ...

La Cocina de la Frontera: Mexican-American Cooking from the Southwest (Red Crane Cookbook Series)

7 reviews
James W. Peyton

Red Crane Books, 1994

One of the best Southwestern Cookbook
I own quite a few Southwestern cookbooks and my parents lived in Southwest for quite a few years. I find this cookbook to be the best resource for authentic Southwestern recipes. Highly recommended.

Teddy Bear Magic: Making Adorable Teddy Bears from Anita Louise's Bearlace Cottage

1 review
Anita Louise Crane

Sterling Pub Co Inc, 1995

Great Book!
This is a great book. I have made 2 bears from the patterns which are full size and each has come out beautifully. Very nice clear instructions to make beautfiul heirloom bears.

The Transformation of the Avant-Garde: The New York Art World, 1940-1985
Diana Crane

University Of Chicago Press, 1989

With the rise of Abstract Expressionism, New York City became the acknowledged center of the avant-garde. Diana Crane documents the transformation of the New York art world between 1940 and 1985, both in the artistic styles that emerged during this period and the expansion of the number and types of institutions that purchased and displayed various works. Crane's account is built around discussions of seven styles: Abstract Expressionism in ...

Real Cheesy Facts About Rock 'n' Roll (Real Cheesy Facts series)
Camille Smith Platt

Crane Hill Publishers, 2006

In this entertaining series, readers of all ages will find interesting and unusual facts about popular topics. Whats on Jim Morrisons gravestone? What does Mick Jagger have for breakfast? How many children does Jerry Lee Lewis have? What are Stings favorite secret hideaways? Its all here, in more detail than any other book. Great for schoolwork, travel fun, or armchair reading. Illustrated.

Origami: Rokoan Style 1

2 reviews
Masako Sakai, Michie Sahara

Heian, 2008

Excellent for intermediate to advance folders
This is wonderful book on the art of folding two or more paper cranes from a single sheet of paper. The results are true works of art. The book is in full-color & shows the completed projects in variety of beautiful papers. Before buying this book you should know how to fold a paper crane. Although the book refreshes the basics, it is really for the intermediate to advanced paper folder. Over ...

Victorian Chic

7 reviews
Anita Louise Crane

Sterling/Chapelle, 2001

A Delight
Victorian Chic was a delightful revelation of a guide. Characteristic of the lace and linen era, I discovered new and clever ways to display my treasures. I'm inspired to add to my collections knowing how to blend them into our home decor. Ms. Crane makes it all look so easy.

Taos Moderns: Art of the New

1 review
David L. Witt

Red Crane Books, 1992

Something Wonderful Was Happening in Taos back Then
In December 2004, Agnes Martin died at the age of 92. Of course her death is not recorded in this book, but I felt as if the news about her death was a part the book. Her death was a part of Taos Moderns. I think Taos Moderns were interesting enough to make a movie about it because all the people who had something to do with it were interesting individuals - often out of ordinary. This ...

Origami Rokoan Style #2: More on the Art of Connecting Cranes

1 review
Masako Sakai, Michie Sahara

Heian, 2008

WONDERFUL! Great directions for this exquisite art form
I love this book as much as I do its predecessor (which is quite a feat, let me tell you). Although an origam aficionado, these are the only books I've ever seen to address this exquisite technique (Rokoan style). I love the breathtakingly beautiful photos, and look forward to mastering the techniques shown. In addition to their beauty, the symbolism and meaning of the crane would make any of ...

Electronic Styles: A Handbook for Citing Electronic Information (Electronic Style)

1 review
Xia Li, Nancy Crane

Information Today, 1996

A great reference source
This is a well-done guide to citing information that comes from electronic sources. It provides plenty of examples in both the MLA and APA styles. Unfortunately, it does not include the Chicago/Turabian style. I refer to this guide often and find it very useful.

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