How to Profit from the Art Print Market12 reviews
Barney Davey

Bold Star Communications, 2005

What they don't teach you in art school

+ Excellent information tarnished by poor proofreading
+ BARNEY'S BIBLE FOR SALES SUCCESS
+ Best Art Marketing Book Ever!
  
  











  



  
How to Survive and Prosper as an Artist, 5th ed.: Selling Yourself Without Selling Your Soul41 reviews
Caroll Michels

Holt Paperbacks, 2001

Totally Worth It!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

+ Good for a NEWBIE
+ GOOD INFORMATION

I purchased this book about five years ago while just getting out of undergraduate school. The practical tips and ideas about developing work helped out immensely. The writing is pratical advice which helps anyone who is starting out, to cut out at least six months to a year of bumbling mistakes ...
  
  











  



  
The Practical Handbook for the Emerging Artist10 reviews
Margaret Lazzari

Wadsworth Publishing, 2001

Lazzari's book is a vital tool, for serious studio artists.

+ My Review of The Practical Handbook for the Emerging Artist
+ It's Practical
+ good practical tips for serious starters
  
  











  



  
Taking the Leap: Building a Career As a Visual Artist27 reviews
Cay Lang, 1998

Outstanding practical guide

+ leap
+ valuable resource for emerging artists
+ Taking the Leap
  
  











  



  
Talking Prices: Symbolic Meanings of Prices on the Market for Contemporary Art (Princeton Studies in Cultural ...2 reviews
Olav Velthuis

Princeton University Press, 2007

Intriguing economic analysis of how fine art is sold

+ Very enlightening

Getting a handle on the economics of the art market is much like grabbing smoke. Dealers are loath to discuss the financial side of their business and the private nature of their transactions frustrates researchers. Even the ostensibly open world of auctions is full of slippery practices. None of ...
  
  











  



  
Self-Promotion for the Creative Person: Get the Word Out About Who You Are and What You Do33 reviews
Lee Silber

Three Rivers Press, 2001

Full of Excellent Marketing Ideas

+ As close to perfect as an advice-oriented book gets
+ Good common sense presented humorously!

This book is filled with great examples of creative ways to market yourself - - now if I only had a 28-hour day. Baby steps! Seriously though, I highly recommend it.
  
  











  



  
In the Making11 reviews
Linda Weintraub

D.A.P./Distributed Art Publishers, Inc., 2003

An excellent tool, one to buy

+ incredibly helpful and a good read
+ behind the scenes of new and contemporary art and artmaking
+ Superior Writing, Excellent Production Values
  
  











  



  
Living The Artist's Life: A Guide To Growing, Persevering And Succeeding In The Art World.39 reviews
Paul Dorrell

Hillstead Pub, 2004

Pushing the boundaries in the art world

+ I wish I'd read this book years ago
+ best book of the year
+ A heartfelt and personal guide for artists
+ Profound and Inspiring
  
  











  



  
Legal Guide for the Visual Artist7 reviews
Tad Crawford

Allworth Press, 1999

Must have for artists!

+ Legal Guide for the Visual Artist
+ Tad Crawford Does It Again
+ Excellent resource for artists
+ Great Reference Guide
  
  











  



  
Presentation Power Tools for Fine Artists3 reviews
Renee Phillips

Manhattan Arts International, 2002

An essential Reference Guide!

+ Indispensible

This book gave me ideas and tips on writing busines letters, resumes, biographies, press releases, and everthing else that gets overlooked in my career but that is very important. The explanations are clear and helpful. I do not know how I would have gotten started without this book as my ...
  
  











  



  
How to Profit from the Art Print Market12 reviews
Barney Davey

Bold Star Communications, 2005

What they don't teach you in art school

+ Excellent information tarnished by poor proofreading
+ BARNEY'S BIBLE FOR SALES SUCCESS
+ Best Art Marketing Book Ever!
  
  











  



  
Talking Prices: Symbolic Meanings of Prices on the Market for Contemporary Art (Princeton Studies in Cultural ...2 reviews
Olav Velthuis

Princeton University Press, 2007

Intriguing economic analysis of how fine art is sold

+ Very enlightening

Getting a handle on the economics of the art market is much like grabbing smoke. Dealers are loath to discuss the financial side of their business and the private nature of their transactions frustrates researchers. Even the ostensibly open world of auctions is full of slippery practices. None of ...
  
  











  



  
Self-Promotion for the Creative Person: Get the Word Out About Who You Are and What You Do33 reviews
Lee Silber

Three Rivers Press, 2001

Full of Excellent Marketing Ideas

+ As close to perfect as an advice-oriented book gets
+ Good common sense presented humorously!

This book is filled with great examples of creative ways to market yourself - - now if I only had a 28-hour day. Baby steps! Seriously though, I highly recommend it.
  
  











  



  
In the Making11 reviews
Linda Weintraub

D.A.P./Distributed Art Publishers, Inc., 2003

An excellent tool, one to buy

+ incredibly helpful and a good read
+ behind the scenes of new and contemporary art and artmaking
+ Superior Writing, Excellent Production Values
  
  











  



  
How to Survive and Prosper as an Artist, 5th ed.: Selling Yourself Without Selling Your Soul41 reviews
Caroll Michels

Holt Paperbacks, 2001

Totally Worth It!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

+ Good for a NEWBIE
+ GOOD INFORMATION

I purchased this book about five years ago while just getting out of undergraduate school. The practical tips and ideas about developing work helped out immensely. The writing is pratical advice which helps anyone who is starting out, to cut out at least six months to a year of bumbling mistakes ...
  
  











  



  
Legal Guide for the Visual Artist7 reviews
Tad Crawford

Allworth Press, 1999

Must have for artists!

+ Legal Guide for the Visual Artist
+ Tad Crawford Does It Again
+ Excellent resource for artists
+ Great Reference Guide
  
  











  



  
Living The Artist's Life: A Guide To Growing, Persevering And Succeeding In The Art World.39 reviews
Paul Dorrell

Hillstead Pub, 2004

Pushing the boundaries in the art world

+ I wish I'd read this book years ago
+ best book of the year
+ A heartfelt and personal guide for artists
+ Profound and Inspiring
  
  











  



  
Taking the Leap: Building a Career As a Visual Artist27 reviews
Cay Lang, 1998

Outstanding practical guide

+ leap
+ valuable resource for emerging artists
+ Taking the Leap
  
  











  



  
Presentation Power Tools for Fine Artists3 reviews
Renee Phillips

Manhattan Arts International, 2002

An essential Reference Guide!

+ Indispensible

This book gave me ideas and tips on writing busines letters, resumes, biographies, press releases, and everthing else that gets overlooked in my career but that is very important. The explanations are clear and helpful. I do not know how I would have gotten started without this book as my ...
  
  











  



  
The Practical Handbook for the Emerging Artist10 reviews
Margaret Lazzari

Wadsworth Publishing, 2001

Lazzari's book is a vital tool, for serious studio artists.

+ My Review of The Practical Handbook for the Emerging Artist
+ It's Practical
+ good practical tips for serious starters