The Outsiders

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According to Ponyboy, there are two kinds of people in the world: greasers and socs. A soc (short for "social") has money, can get away with just about anything, and has an attitude longer than a limousine. A greaser, on the other hand, always lives on the outside and needs to watch his back. Ponyboy is a greaser, and he's always been proud of it, even willing to rumble against a gang of socs for the sake of his fellow greasers--until one terrible night when his friend Johnny kills a soc. The murder gets under Ponyboy's skin, causing his bifurcated world to crumble and teaching him that pain feels the same whether a soc or a greaser. This classic, written by S. E. Hinton when she was 16 years old, is as profound today as it was when it was first published in 1967.

Customer Reviews:

The Best Book that I Read in High School!.......2007-10-02

When I read this book in High School it was still new. It was the first book I read in HS and the best book! Ponyboy is forced to grow up too fast in a world of violence through his gang friends.

Great Book.......2007-07-27

Ya, I am totally in love with this book.
And, ya I know what some people say about all the dangers about it, and how it will influence our kids to do wrong, but I say if your really worried that your kid is the type to copy them then diffentley don't let them watch TV, because believe me parents spongebob can be worse than this book (seriousley have you seen his dance moves?!).
The book really is great, and it's realistic (other than the NEAR fairy tale ending). It doesn't show the 50's maltshop culture where everyone was polite and should be placed in the 'Andy Griffith' show. It shows the real fifties the ones my dad grew up in with gangs and fights. The ones he tells about how notorius he was for the 'tuff kid' because he could take down 3 boys at a time. Personally, I think it sheds a light for America ~it shows even in our glory days, we had problems, and we always will. Yes, I wouldn't let a kid prone to having tantrums and fits read this book because the characters arn't GREAT romodles, but they do learn, and they do show mistakes like the average person~ a step up from 'Nancy Drew' and those 'Fun with Dick and Jane' books.

Summer reading book.......2007-06-13

My daughter needed to read this book from her summer reading list and you had it and purchasing it was easy and I recieved it in a timely manner Thank you!!
Janice

Awsome Book.......2007-06-02

I had to read this book for school and I loved it. Though everyone I know says its a book for teenage girls. It really isnt.

Way it was written 4.5 out of 5

Plot 5 out of 5

Dialouge 3.5 out of five (Its all 60s stuff)

For the people who watched the movie the book is better. The thing about it is that the I wish it could have lasted longer but it didnt.

great book by Josh Leal.......2007-05-25

The Outsiders takes place in the 60's in Tulsa, Oklahoma where there are 2 different social classes, socs and greasers. Socs are the richer kids who live on the west side and greasers are the less wealthy who wear a lot of grease in there hair and live on the east side. The socs and greasers never get along no matter what usually. They always fight with fists or some other things. Ponyboy is a greaser who relies on his brothers and friends. Both social classes go back and forth with their fighting. Pony and his older brother Darry get in a fight when after Darry hit pony boy he ran he ran as fast and as far as he could until he saw Johny. Both went together to the fountain in the town unil a group of socs comes. They stop and come over and start to drown Ponyboy. Almost as he is about to die Johny kills a soc. They have to get away far away so they won't get caught. They go to a far away town where they hide in a church with as many supplies as they can get. The church catches on fire and Johny and Ponyboy become heroes from their bravery to save a few kids. But wait, Johny got hit by a big flank of wood is he parylized or will he die? They are both injured so they go to the hospital to get checked on. The socs and greasers have a rumble for their dead gang members. Is it Johny for the greasers or is it someone else? Both gangs end up realizing it's not worth fighting it doesn't do anything no matter who wins the fight it has no influence on anyone. In my opinion this is a great book that everyone should read.

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Great book with a lot of highpoints.
Not what I expected
Amazing Book
An Unexpected Book!
Cryptozoological Fun!

Beasts!

Manufacturer: Fantagraphics
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Book Description

A bestiary of the ages by a cavalcade of popular artists.

Beasts! is a classic mythological menagerie, comprised only of creatures that were thought at one time to actually exist, depicted by about a hundred of the most acclaimed artists and cartoonists coming from the most avant-garde ambits of the art world. The Beasts project has fired the imaginations of luminaries such as Craig Thompson, Souther Salazar, Jeff Soto, Glenn Barr, Dave Cooper, Tim Biskup, Seonna Hong, Jeremy Fish and Jay Ryan, who will present never-before-seen art completely original to this book, superbly laid out in breathtaking, full-color two-page spreads.

Beasts! collects many of the best visual artists from the worlds of comics, skateboarding, rock graphics, science-fiction, children's books, commercial and fine art. The book is conceived and designed by Jacob Covey, lead art director for Fantagraphics (Dennis the Menace, Billy Hazelnuts, Hanging Out With the Dream King, etc.) and a well-regarded designer and artist in his own right in the Northwest rock and arts community. Other contributors include: Anders Nilsen, Art Chantry, Brian Chippendale, Brian Ralph, Bwana Spoons, Colleen Coover, Jason Miles, Jesse LeDoux, Johnny Ryan, Jordan Crane, Keith Shore, Kevin Scalzo, Marc Bell, Martin Cendreda, Mat Brinkman, R. Kikuo Johnson, Richard Sala, Sammy Harkham, Stan Sakai, S. Britt, Steven Weissman, Ted Jouflas, Tom Gauld and many more!

Customer Reviews:

Great book with a lot of highpoints........2007-08-29

I expected to like this book since it features several of my favorite artists such as Richard Sala and Dave Cooper. But I was surprised by how cool this book is. The production and design are top-notch and the different artists really turned out some of their best work. Even people you've never heard of will impress you. Everyone seems to have had fun with this idea.
To sum up-this is one of the best purchases I've made all year.

Not what I expected.......2007-06-27

A collection of short (not even half a page) descriptions and some creative artwork make this book seem interesting yet it is not what I expected.

You should know that first and foremost this is an art book. It is a collection of work by artists who create comics, skate graphics, rock posters, and children's books so it pretty much looks like a comic book. Yes, I know, it is the artist's interpretation of the beast and the charm of the book for many, just not for me. I think it was interesting to depict Cerberus, the hound of hell as a weenie-dog attacking a mildly distracted mail carrier's knee and the Harpy as something that looks like Popeye with wings and breasts.

If you are into this type of artwork you will probably like this book. However, if you are looking for a book about beasts and mythological monsters, this isn't it. The descriptive text is short and the artwork seems to be more of a distraction than an enhancement.

I obviously didn't read enough about the book before I ordered it as I did so based on the subject matter. However, this is an art book and the artwork is the central feature, not the descriptive text.

Amazing Book.......2007-04-06

I've never seen anything like it, highly original and entertaining. A fascinating look at creatures and the span of artistic style throughout the various fields of art. Ranging from gig poster designers to children's book illustrators. It's a solid addition to anyone's collection.

An Unexpected Book!.......2007-03-15

If you're really into vampires, trolls, loch ness monsters, and beasts that don't even have a name but were finally given one just so they could have a place in this book because they were just so darn interesting (seems like it, though apparently that's not ~really~ the case), then this is the book for you. A really beautiful binding plus lovely artwork and snappy but smart descriptions makes the perfect Beasts! book.

The descriptions probably won't go over three sentences long and are snappy and to the point. There are times when I wish they could have provided more information, but really, they've just managed the right amount to keep the book engaging but not overactive with information, and it's nice to know how such a truly different book can make you go, "how weird but cool". You wouldn't believe what some of these beasts can do and what kind of names they have - Laestrygonians, man-eating giants, for instance.

All of the illustrations are delightfully creative and stay true to form. They all match their descriptions extremely well and just harmonize with the page, giving you an excellent visual representation of the beast. They're not like creatures from Pan's Labryinth sketchbook or whatever, but they each have distinctive style from the other and the imagination is just amazing. One of my favorites is the vampire image - just so clean with so much contrast, long, needle-point fangs, a bloody mouth and arm, and piercing, white eyes; it really makes me scared. All of the illustrations are fantastic, really.

This book will make an interesting add to your bedside, coffee, work, or whatever table you put it on. The monsters are something to look at, and you'll just admire how everything was done from the layout to the pictures to the nice descriptions. Personally, I also love the cover of the book. It looks even more elaborate and beautiful in real-life.

Cryptozoological Fun!.......2007-02-05

Over 90 modern artits are in this book.Including Tony Millionaire, Jordan Crane ,Dan Yeagle, and my fav Josh Cochran. Assembled is a great book of monsters given form by many modern artists. Some monster you'll like some you'll hate, but you'll have fun looking them up through this book. It took about three years for this to come out and with so many artists invovled I can understand why.

I waited forever for this to come out. I actually found out about it because of art show mix up. One of the artists apperaing in the book had some pieces in another art show called COVER TO COVER. They used his work from this book on the flyer and that was the only reason I went to the art show. Well that piece wasn't there and I was pissed. Then I found out about this book a couple months later and have been waiting for it to come out. Then I found out there was a art show for this books release and so I went and actually met the guy who did the piece that intially grabbed me. Tritons by Josh Cochran. He even signed my book. So did fiften other artists.

Graffiti World: Street Art from Five Continents

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global graff
A great over view of art and style.
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Great reference
Good Gift

Graffiti World: Street Art from Five Continents
Nicholas Ganz
Manufacturer: Harry N. Abrams
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ASIN: 0810949792

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Ever since anonymous spray-can art began appearing on city walls in New York and Philadelphia in the late 1960s, graffiti has been a ubiquitous presence in the urban landscape, its artists largely unsung heroes. As hip-hop culture spread from America, graffiti became a worldwide phenomenon, emerging in the 1980s as the symbolic artistic language of young people everywhere and one of the most potent influences on youth-oriented marketing and design. With more than 2,000 illustrations by over 150 artists from all over the world and interviews with many of them, this visually arresting book is the most comprehensive survey of graffiti art ever published.

Today's young graffiti artists incorporate a variety of mediums-including stickers, stencils, oils, acrylics, and oil-based chalk-as well as an ever-expanding range of social commentary. This evolution in style and subject matter has earned graffiti the respect of the art world and guaranteed its long-lasting influence on art, graphic design, and style around the world. Great fun for graffiti and pop-culture buffs, the book is also an essential reference work for anyone involved in the visual arts today. AUTHOR BIO: Nicholas Ganz (also known as Keinom, his pen name) is a graffiti artist who has traveled around the world to gather material for this book. He lives in Essen, Germany. Tristan Manco is a graphic artist and director of Bristol-based Tijuana Design. He is the author of Stencil Graffiti and Street Logos.

Customer Reviews:

global graff.......2007-10-08

This book is just what it says it is... Graff from everywhere. I thoroughly enjoyed looking at the different styles. Don't be upset if your favorite writer is not in here, it's not that type of book, even though plenty of writers are represented. It's about seeing the graff scene spread and how the spread has evolved in different locations.

A great over view of art and style........2007-10-08

This is a very nice book.For a gift or for your self.Some great photo's of art from around the world.They did a good job on this one.This one well be around for the history books.A+

Review For: GRAFFITI WORLD.......2007-10-06

This book is excellent if your interested in seeing real graffiti they show alot of famous such as COPE2,123CREW,ABOVE,and many other famous artist
they also show art from all over the world such as North America, Europe,Asia,China,and many other places. And another thing is that this book is HUGE! it has around 500 pages and all of them have full color pages of graffiti. This book is great I enjoyed it.

Great reference.......2007-08-06

I'm an art teacher, and I have this book in my room for ninth graders to look at during "down" time. It is so popular that I have had to repair it with book-binding tape after only two years. Many of the students just enjoy looking at the variety of impressive artwork, and some of them enjoy copying the styles of letters to create their own names or phrases. There are hundreds and hundreds of photos from around the world, showcasing a wide variety of styles. I find it hard to believe that someone could not be impressed with the artwork contained in this book.

Good Gift.......2007-07-14

I bought this book for my sister on her birthday and it's awesome... but some of the art in this book is not as spectacular as I thought it would be. The book is very enjoyable regardless.

The New Eighteenth-Century Style: Rediscovering a French Décor

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Love that shabby chic French style!
Lovely book
Dangerous Liasons
Fabulous Book!
French Flea Market (if you like that look)

The New Eighteenth-Century Style: Rediscovering a French Décor
Michele Lalande
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ASIN: 0810954966

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Whoever said “Everything old is new again” could have been talking about French Pompadour Style. The flamboyant, opulent, refined aesthetic—so characteristic of the eighteenth century—has enjoyed a spectacular revival in recent years. In The New Eighteenth-Century Style, journalist Michèle Lalande and photographer Gilles Trillard, both experts in the field of interior décor, survey 30 examples of this quintessential blending of exquisite detail and ostentatious affluence. From lush velvet upholstery to the emblematic use of turquoise with gold accents, these perfectly captured interiors beguile the reader with well-worn extravagance. In an era of “shabby chic” the more refined, more pristine accents of Pompadour may be just what the world of interior décor needs—and this beautiful book provides an indispensable guide.

Customer Reviews:

Love that shabby chic French style!.......2007-06-01

An absolutely smashing book, full of details. After all, it is the details that make the room finishesd and unique. This is a classic look in my way of thinking, but then again, it is my style! A decorator by trade, I am always open to new concepts, and I found the book to offer many different perspectives on the same style, pages after pages of them. Excellent book layout and design, and wonderful photography.

Lovely book.......2007-04-04

I'm an artist & antique collector and not an interior designer by trade, so I am totally enjoying this book. I find it to be a lovely book full of great photography and many interesting details to spark one's imagination. Regardless of the fact that all the styles are not necessarily my own taste, the book as a whole is great fun to look at and I found it inspiring. Each time I looked at a room, I found some new little detail that I'd missed the first time around. It made me itch to re-vamp a room, stat, and I consider anything that inspires me or makes me feel creative money well spent.

Dangerous Liasons.......2007-02-09

This is a pretty, pretty book with lots of great stuff to look it, lots of interesting vignettes. It's French shabby, chippy _hit, uh, I mean chic. This was a great trend in the mid 1990's here in the USA before Rachel A. made shabby and chic a brand. Big style on a budget using detrius no one wanted. And it was cheap back then. Just took a can of white paint to chic up everything.
These French 18th century and 18th century inspired objets in this book, are not cheap. They are shabby and they are beautiful. The vignettes look like the Broadway stage set for the play Dangerous Liasons - decay, messy, artful, romantic, monochromatic and mad.
Like many decor books, the vignettes are impossible to see as life like - like does anyone really live in these vignettes. Still, they are beautiful to look at. The new 18th century style is a little like the new emperor's clothes. Smoke and mirrors to the highest degree of accomplishment. Get this book for the fun of it.

Fabulous Book! .......2006-11-18

If you're style is that of a Paris flea market, the bazaar in Bombay or a eclectic old shop somewhere in Eastern Europe, you'll love this book. Great photography; the individualism of each space comes through with color and texture. My new favorite. The highlight is more photos of the Stockholm attic apartment, which is a true style icon.

French Flea Market (if you like that look).......2006-11-02

More like Madame Pompadour is probably rolling over in her grave. I hope to goodness gracious that this isn't the new 18th century style. If you like 18th century style on a seriously tight budget then you may enjoy this book. It's full of pages of colorless 'schemes', seriously abused furniture and icy cold lighting. Was it all photographed in rooms with Northern exposure? The editors of Veranda will love this book. I am an interior designer who collects period 18th century furniture and art. I have truly studied 18th century furniture, decorative arts and customs for years and this is a popular look although I find it horribly depressing. On the positive side - the photography in this book is very well done. If you like French flea market 'junk' then you'll love this. I gave it a 4 vs. a 2 because the quality of the book is excellent and the photography is excellent but much of my disdain for this book is from this horrendous & prevalent style that I wish would go away.

Gee's Bend: The Architecture of the Quilt

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Amazing Visuals, Informative Text!
Another Gee's Bend book
An exciting look at quilts as modern art
Gee's Bend: The Architecture of the Quilt by Paul Arnett, William Arnett
A great book on a legendary art

Gee's Bend: The Architecture of the Quilt
Paul Arnett , William Arnett , Bernard Herman , Maggi Gordon , Diane Mott , Dilys Blum , Lauren Whitley , Amei Wallach , and Joanne Cubbs
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In 2002, Gee’s Bend burst into international prominence through the success of Tinwood’s Quilts of Gee’s Bend exhibition and book, which revealed an important and previously invisible art tradition from the African American South. Critics and popular audiences alike marveled at these quilts that combined the best of contemporary design with a deeply rooted ethnic heritage and compelling human stories about the women. Gee's Bend: The Architecture of the Quilt is a major book and museum exhibition that will premiere at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH), in June 2006 before traveling to seven American museums through 2008. The book's 330 color illustrations and insightful text bring home the exciting experience to readers while displaying all the cultural heritage and craftsmanship that have gone into these remarkable quilts.

Customer Reviews:

Amazing Visuals, Informative Text!.......2007-09-17

This book is gorgeous!!! It includes large photographs of tons of quilts, in a size that allows you to see the smallest details, such as topstitching. It also includes inspirational photos of details of the town. However, it's not your typical coffe table book, because it has probably equal parts very informative text and visuals. Since it's not small enough to carry with me on the train, it's been hard separating myself from this book-- it is beautiful!

Another Gee's Bend book.......2007-05-13

I like this book because it is full of information about the construction of the quilts and alot of trivia about the makers of the quilts. Very beautiful pictures! A great book for learning.

An exciting look at quilts as modern art.......2007-02-08

This book illustrates the link between the incredibly beautiful quilts produced by five generations of African American women in the South to the architecture they saw around them and to their own artistic vision. Their personal stories, contained in chapters toward the end of the book, are very moving and inspirational.

Gee's Bend: The Architecture of the Quilt by Paul Arnett, William Arnett .......2007-01-12

Wonderful book full of pictures and inspiration, and the story of the Gees Bend Quilts.

A great book on a legendary art.......2007-01-04

This book shows the Gees Bend quilts in all their gorgeous and unself-conscious art, as well as telling the story of these women, descended from slaves in an isolated community, who created this amazing abstract art. A wonderful book, with many color photos of the quilts.

The Quilts of Gee's Bend: Masterpieces from a Lost Place

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exceptional
.........a superb keepsake of a memorable trip.
The Quilts of Gee's Bend
Memories which must be kept 'real'
The Heart and Souls....

The Quilts of Gee's Bend: Masterpieces from a Lost Place
William Arnett , Alvia Wardlaw , Jane Livingston , and John Beardsley
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Since the 19th century, the women of Gee’s Bend in southern Alabama have created stunning, vibrant quilts. Beautifully illustrated with 110 color illustrations, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend includes a historical overview of the two hundred years of extraordinary quilt-making in this African-American community, its people, and their art-making tradition. This book is being·released in conjunction with a national exhibition tour including The Museum of Fine Art, Houston, and the Whitney Museum of American Art.

Customer Reviews:

exceptional.......2007-03-30

I remember the first time I saw photographs of the quilts of Gee's Bend in a magazine about seven years ago. I couldn't wait to learn about the amazing artists whose vision the quilts portray. This book is more outstanding than I imagined it could be. It is powerful, beautiful, sensitive, and historically accurate. I recommend The Quilts of Gee's Bend to anyone with an eye for artistic genius and a love for discovering a community of women willing to express themselves outside the box of convention. How refreshing and inspiring! Simply Exceptional!!

.........a superb keepsake of a memorable trip. .......2007-03-08

Who is more qualified to help provide us with a book about the quilts of Gee's Bend, but Mr. Bill Arnett who has championed the makers of these quilts and their works since 'discovering' them years ago in the tiny community of Gee's Bend about thirty miles southwest of Selma, Alabama?

The quilts first went on tour in 2002 and have been touring ever since. I learned of the ladies of Gee's Bend and their quilts from a PBS documentary first aired in 2003 and have anxiously hoped they would one day come to my part of the country. When, earlier this year, I found the quilts would indeed be coming to the Orlando Museum of Art, I purchased, The Quilts of Gee's Bend: Masterpieces from a Lost Place, documenting the quilts, and the lives of their various makers, with beautiful, full-color illustrations of the quilts.

In February, 2007, when I was finally able to enjoy the quilts in person, I was happy to discover the book had accurately depicted the quilts, and their makers, paralleling an exhibition that should be seen and appreciated by all.

I purchased a copy of The Quilts of Gee's Bend: Masterpieces from a Lost Place, for the art teacher of my children's school. This beautiful book encouraged her to take her middle and high school art students to the exhibition. The book helped the students to first see and read about what they were going to view and then became a superb keepsake of a most memorable trip.

The Quilts of Gee's Bend.......2007-03-08

This is a beautiful book about both the women and the quilts of Gee's Bend. The photos make me feel as if I am back at the Gee's Bend Quilt Show.

Memories which must be kept 'real'.......2007-03-08

This book is already a treasure and one I can love and then bequeath to another art and tradition and people lover...
At the end of October in 2003, I was in Milwaukee to see this Quilt exhibition. Friends of Art from Indiana University drove to Chicago and then on to the marvelous museum in Milwaukee to experience the Quilts. What an awakening! That day I bought a Video. Since that time I have purchased the DVD and (when I found it online) the hardback book The Quilts of Gee's Bend! What a treasure! I am overjoyed to have this book and to have had the viewing experience! [I also use the USPS stamps and the book of postcards!] --Sarah K. Robinson

The Heart and Souls...........2007-01-27

The heart and souls of women are exposed in this poignant book of quilts, along with their "stories" past and present---of slavery on through the civil rights era, and now, life as it is in rural Alabama. The quilts, made out of necessity for their warmth, have become acclaimed Objects d' Art throughout the Art World. Having seen the documentary on television and the Quilt exhibit in San Francisco, I was compelled to purchase this beautiful book containing a compilation of these quilts and self-expressed comments from the community of women who have kept their quilt-making alive. I have purchased this book for myself and several others as gifts.

The Grove Encyclopedia of Decorative Arts: Two-volume Set

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The Grove Encyclopedia of Decorative Arts: Two-volume Set
Gordon Campbell
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The Grove Encyclopedia of Decorative Arts covers thousands of years of decorative arts production throughout western and non-western culture. With over 1,000 entries, as well as hundreds drawn from the 34-volume Dictionary of Art, this topical collection is a valuable resource for those interested in the history, practice, and mechanics of the decorative arts. Accompanied by almost 100 color and more than 500 black and white illustrations, the 1,290 pages of this title include hundreds of entries on artists and craftsmen, the qualities and historic uses of materials, as well as concise definitions on art forms and style. Explore the works of Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, and the Wiener Wekstatte, or delve into the history of Navajo blankets and wing chairs in thousands of entries on artists, craftsmen, designers, workshops, and decorative art forms.

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Mixed feelings
What about the commandment against graven images?!
Included are sidrot and haftarot "weekly readings"

The Illustrated Torah

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ASIN: 9657157005

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This original humash contains all the sidrot and haftarot illustrated in a bold, new way. Michal Meron has worked four years on this project, and the long-awaited results are presented in this artistic book. What identifies Michal's work in particular are the bold colors she uses and the important part that Hebrew texts and lettering play in her pictures. Each sidrot and haftarot has been illustrated in beautiful full color by Memo in the "nave style".

Through an arrangement with The Studio in Old Jaffa-a gallery renowned for its collection of mystical art and illustrated literature-The Jewish Publication Society is proud to offer The Illustrated Torah, the perfect gift to honor the Jewish spiritual tradition and to celebrate every joyous occasion.

Customer Reviews:

Mixed feelings.......2007-02-17

I have mixed feelings about this book. I like it but I don't. It is large which makes it a good coffee table book. Then again, it is so large that it doesn't fit on any of my shelves (even sideways). I like that it is illustrated but the illustrations aren't that good - and some are downright confusing. I bought it because it had like 4 or 5 stars but now wish I would have chosen something else. Everyone comes to Judaism with a different perception so this may be great for someone else. I wouldn't necessarily recommend it BUUUT I also wouldn't want to steer someone away from it.

What about the commandment against graven images?!.......2002-11-04

Thou shalt not make any graven image

Included are sidrot and haftarot "weekly readings".......2001-02-25

The essential foundation of Judaism is the Torah, known also as the Five Books Of Moses. Included are sidrot and haftarot "weekly readings" and the whole is augmented with Michael Meron's spectacular paintings to showcase quotations drawn from the Hebrew text of the Torah and haftarot portions. The excerpts of the sidrot and its haftarot are taken from the Jewish Publication Society translation. Dr. Ellen Frankel (noted author, scholar, and editor-in-chief of the JPS) provides a brief but informative explanatory essay introduction. The Illustrated Torah is a highly recommended, superbly presented, very welcome addition to personal and synagogue library collections.

Mingering Mike: The Amazing Career of an Imaginary Soul Superstar

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Mingering Mike is That Dude!
AMAZING BOOK!! BRAVO
incredible
Wow!
Amazing story, great find.

Mingering Mike: The Amazing Career of an Imaginary Soul Superstar
Dori Hadar
Manufacturer: Princeton Architectural Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 156898569X

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One cold December morning, Dori Hadar DJ by night, criminal investigator by day was digging through crates of records at a flea market in Washington, D.C. There he stumbled into the elaborate world of Mingering Mike a soul superstar of the 1960s and '70s who released an astonishing 50 albums and at least as many singles in just 10 years. But Hadar had never heard of him, and he realized why on closer inspection: every album in the crates was made of cardboard. Each package was intricately crafted, complete with gatefold interiors, extensive liner notes, and grooves drawn onto the "vinyl." Some albums were even covered in shrinkwrap, as if purchased at actual record stores. The crates contained nearly 200 LPs and 45s by Mingering Mike, as well as other artists like Joseph War, the Big "D," and Rambling Ralph, on labels such as Sex Records, Decision, and Ming/War. There were also soundtracks to imaginary films, a benefit album for sickle cell anemia, and a tribute to Bruce Lee.

Hadar put his detective skills to work and soon found himself at the door of the elusive man responsible for this alternate universe of funk. Their friendship blossomed and Mike revealed the story of his life and his many albums, hit singles, and movie soundtracks. A solitary boy raised by his brothers, sisters, and cousins, Mike lost himself in a world of his own imaginary superstardom, basing songs and albums on his and his family's experiences. Early teenage songs obsessed with love and heartache soon gave way to social themes surrounding the turbulent era of civil rights protests and political upheaval brought even closer to home when Mike himself went underground dodging the Vietnam War.

In Mingering Mike, Hadar tells the story of a man and his myth: the kid who dreamed of being a star and the fantastical "careers" of the artists he created. All of Mingering Mike's best albums and 45s are presented in full color, finally bringing to the star the adoring audience he always imagined he had.

Customer Reviews:

Mingering Mike is That Dude!.......2007-05-22

I have been following Mingering Mike's intriguing story from the beginning since Dori and Frank discovered Mike's hidden gems. Let me say, I am still nothing short of amazed on this diggin' phenomenon.

Top quality stuff here, so don't sleep!

AMAZING BOOK!! BRAVO.......2007-05-17

I was so excited to finally see Mingering Mike's work in detail- as well as the scoop on this fascinating story. This book delivers- and features all of the charming words and whimsical creativity of a true outsider artist. Much like Henry Darger and his mystique- Mingering Mike's appeal lies in his dedication to his dream and the crafty ways he set out to acquire making it in the music business. The New York Times story on this kept me captivated and now I'm proud to own the final product of all this hard work! Kudos to Hadar and pals who made it possible...and of course mingering mike!

incredible.......2007-05-13

an unbelievable discovery which almost seems too incredible to be real. a socio-cultural time capsule of american history which gives us an incredible collection of work as well as the incredible story of it's discovery. this is outsider art at its finest! so earnest, heartwarming, and real. an AMAZING book! thank you dori and mike!

Wow!.......2007-05-13

What an amazing book! Mingering Mike is a true superstar and Mr. Hadar has done a great job chronicling his (imaginary) career. Can't wait to hear the songs!

Amazing story, great find........2007-05-09

Fascinating story and great publication. This is a must buy for anyone interested in Black Culture and History, Soul Music, folk art and everything having to do with current events in the 60's & 70's. It's like reading a diary from that time with groovy illustrations and intriguing ancedotes. Mingering Mike is a clever, inventive superstar.

True Change: How Outsiders on the Inside Get Things Done in Organizations

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A refreshing new look at change

True Change: How Outsiders on the Inside Get Things Done in Organizations
Janice A. Klein
Manufacturer: Jossey-Bass
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0787974730

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Drawing on her own long-term research and extensive work experience, Janice Klein reveals how the power of people (insiders who are able to see problems from outsider's perspective), approach ("pulling change"), and system (support infrastructure) combine to turn new ideas and concepts into institutionalized practices. In particular, certain people inside organizations "outsiders on the inside" are key to driving innovation, adaptation, and real change. Using examples from leading companies in MIT's Leaders for Manufacturing (LFM) and System Design and Management (SDM) Partnership -- such as Boeing, Intel, Motorola, Alcoa, Ford, Kodak, and others -- she shows how employees at all levels can learn how to become "an outsider on the inside," and be in the right place at the right time to discover opportunities to "pull" into their organization. Throughout, we grow to understand the perspectives of numerous "outsiders on the inside," by hearing their voices and observing their actions. The strategy Klein provides is relevant for any company that hopes to build a change capability, rather than attempt only to manage change.

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A refreshing new look at change .......2004-11-01

This is a book for anyone interested in improving either their company, their career or their effectiveness in an organization. Although the examples come primarily from manufacturing, the concepts are equally applicable to my business which is financial services. Whether you are in senior management or an entry level employee, this book will give you a new perspective on how to facilitate the process of change within your organization and make you more valuable. Enjoy!! A worthwhile book that is easy to read and has specific ideas you can use.

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