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The great French artist Claude Lorrain (1600–1682)––for whom drawing was an integral part of the artistic process––spent most of his career in Italy, where he documented the beauty of the landscape and the splendor of classical ruins. This richly illustrated book examines the wide-ranging role the medium played throughout Claude's career.
The book presents some of Claude’s most remarkable drawings, representing all aspects of his style and subject matter––from informal outdoor sketches of trees, rivers, and ruins to formal presentation drawings and elaborate compositional designs for paintings, many of which have never before been reproduced in color. A detailed and scholarly essay places them within the social and cultural contexts of their time and includes comparative illustrations of paintings and etchings to situate them within the artist's oeuvre. A selection of works from the Liber Veritatis (Book of Truth), a portfolio of highly finished drawings that the artist created to document his own painted compositions, is also included.
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A spectacular pencil painter.......2007-02-15
I didn't know Claude Lorrain and it was a great and pleasing surprise. Some drawings and sketchs are real paintings and sometimes I could see Rembrandt behind Lorrain. In my opinion, his "The Tiber from Monte Mario Looking Southeast" is a masterpiece - a so fresh light breathing scenery from a favoured master. It was an amazing purchase.
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Claude Lorrain: Drawings from the Collections of the British Museum and the Ashmolean Museum (Art History)
J. J. L. Whitely , and
Jon Whiteley
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CLAUDE LORRAIN
Sabine Cotte
Manufacturer: George Braziller
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Claude Lorrain The Drawings
Marcel Roethlisberger
Manufacturer: University of California Press
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The Drawings of Claude Lorrain
Arthur M. Hind
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Brokeback Mountain... the movie that forever altered the landscape of American theatre. One of the most praised and talked-about films in the past century of movie-making, it was nominated for countless prestigious awards and broke box office records around the world for an independent film. A cultural touchstone, its influence will be felt for decades to come. Now, test your knowledge of this film in I Wish I Knew How to Quit You: The Unofficial Brokeback Mountain Trivia Book and see how devoted a fan of this unforgettable movie you are!
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Enjoyable trivia book..........2007-10-05
I enjoyed this trivia book immensely...even me who is an ardent fan of the movie and saw it 7 times in the theatre...had trouble with some of the trivia...but once you glance through it, it makes you want to watch the movie again...and believe me, it takes you back to BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN...unbelievable....and enjoyable....
I Can't Quit Jack & Ennis!.......2007-09-08
Just received my copy of this little book, a sweet homage to a film that changed my life forever! This was actually a birthday gift from a friend who knew how much I loved the film. Since I've marked some of the answers to the questions in my book, I guess I'll have to order another copy! If you are a fan of the amazing, unforgettable film, then this is the perfect book to add to your collection!
Disappointed .......2007-02-23
91 pages and more than 5 of those (double sided) are totally blank. Most of the rest of the book is multiple choice questions and there are four of those to a page. It has very large type to take up a lot of space where there could have been some information. It's easy to see that it's for pre-teens. The short story is a work of art, the screenplay is a work of art, and the movie is Ang Lee's work of art. This doesn't fall into that category at all. It's a pop quiz to see if you paid attention while watching the movie. As someone who liked the film I think this book is offending, especially since they actually charge for it. I have collected some "Brokeback Mountain" memorabilia and was hoping this would be a nice addition. I couldn't believe how bad this thing was and sent it back. Didn't waste any time doing it either.
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Classification of Hazardous Locations - IChemE
A. W. Cox ,
Frank P. Lees , and
M. L. Ang
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This report gathers together data and information on classifying hazardous locations.
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The only official book on the making of the new film from the director of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon—a full-color, behind-the-scenes companion to the eagerly awaited blockbuster from Universal Pictures, featuring an all-star cast: Eric Bana, Jennifer Connelly, Sam Elliott, Josh Lucas, and Nick Nolte. Acclaimed filmmaker Ang Lee's concept for his film adaptation of the classic Marvel Comics series The Hulk combines all the elements of a blockbuster visual effects-intensive superhero movie with the brooding romance and tragedy of Universal's classic horror films. In depicting The Hulk as both a superhero and a monster, a wish fulfillment and a nightmare, Lee and his team have stayed true to the early subversive spirit of the character created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, while completely updating The Hulk and projecting it into the dangers and aspirations of contemporary times.
Eric Bana (Black Hawk Down) stars as scientist Bruce Banner, whose inner demons transform him in the aftermath of a catastrophic experiment. Academy Award®-winner Jennifer Connelly (A Beautiful Mind) portrays Betty Ross, whose scientific genius unwittingly helps unleash The Hulk; Nick Nolte (The Thin Red Line) plays Banner's brilliant father, who passes on a tragic legacy to his son; and Sam Elliott (The Contender) portrays the commander of a top-secret military research center.
With more than 120 color images, the Newmarket Pictorial Moviebook includes the motion picture screenplay written by James Schamus, behind-the-scenes photos in bringing the big green superhero to life through visual effects, creature design concept art, and many fascinating articles about the cast and filmmakers.
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THIS BOOK IS GOOD.......2003-11-26
MANY PEOPLE WHO EXPECT THE MOVIE TO BE JUST ANOTHER BIG EMPTY HOLLYWOOD FX-FEST WOULD BE TURNED OFF BY WHAT THEY SAW. YET IT WAS ANG LEE'S DIFFERENT APPROACH TO THE HULK THAT MAKES THE STORY AN INTERESTINGLY UNUSUAL SUPERHERO FILM. THIS BOOK SPOTLIGHT MANY DIFFERENT ASPECTS FROM THE MOVIE FROM FX TO THE CAST AND SCRIPT. WITHOUT BEING TOO LAVISH, IT IS AN ENTERTAINING READ HOWEVER.
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Coedited by pioneering leaders in LASEK and EpiLASIK technology, this current reference studies this innovative laser vision procedure that combines elements of PRK and LASIK for advancements in the treatment of disorders such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism-clearly guiding surgeons through the state-of-the-science in this burgeoning surgical practice while providing in-depth discussions of various surgical techniques and settings, complications and side-effects, instrumentation procedures, and possible treatment outcomes for optimal patient care.
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- Great... For all dedicated fans.
- Just buy the dvd
- Is that all?
- A beautiful companion to a great film
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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: A Portrait of Ang Lee's Epic Film
Linda Sunshine , and
David Bordwell
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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
ASIN: 1557044570 |
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Every movie should be as kinetic and romantic as Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, and every tie-in book should be as smart and lovely to look at as Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: A Portrait of the Ang Lee Film. It has sumptuous color photos of the otherworldly locations, from the Gobi desert to Anji's bamboo forest; an ace essay by Time's Richard Corliss, the best prose stylist among film critics; and it's studded with scads of factoids and reminiscences from the director, the stars, and--most helpfully--the film scholar David Bordwell.
Bordwell explains what the heck the title means (dragons denote hot, rebellious youth, characterizing the lovers Jen and Lo, and the repressed passion smoldering within the older, thwarted lovers, Yu Shu Lien and Li Mu Bai), the film's place in Chinese cinema history (wuxia martial-arts films are a titanic tradition rooted in folk tales), and all manner of intriguing arcana briskly noted in a lively style. Lee tells how the film squares with his other works like Sense and Sensibility: "In a family drama, there is a verbal fight. Here, you kick butt." Though one does wish it were longer, this thoughtful, beautifully laid-out book moves the spirit--plus, it kicks butt. --Tim Appelo
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The winner of four Academy Awards, including
Best Foreign-Language Film, Art Direction, Cinematography, and Original Music.
To coincide with the Sony Pictures Classics release--this elegantly illustrated moviebook captures the beauty, spirit, and extraordinary talents behind what TimeAsia heralded as an "instant classic...a rule-bending master-piece that weds martial arts with sense and sensibility." The latest film from Sense and Sensibility director is an epic love story and a thrilling action drama set against the breathtaking landscapes of ancient China, filmed entirely on location. Based on a five-volume Chinese novel by Wang Du Lu, the project was scripted by Wang Hui Ling (Eat Drink Man Woman), James Schamus (The Ice Storm), and Tsai Kuo Jung. Marking Ang Lee's first Chinese-language feature since 1994, the film is punctuated by beautifully choreographed fight scenes and dazzling stunts masterminded by Yuen Wo-Ping, who worked on The Matrix. The actors include the two most popular Asian actors in the world, Chow Yun Fat (Anna and the King, The Replacement Killers) and Michelle Yeoh (Supercop, Tomorrow Never Dies). The Newmarket book includes the screenplay, stunning full-color photographs before and behind the cameras, interviews and notes with filmmakers, features on the history and tradition of martial arts storytelling and filmmaking, and articles by Time's Richard Corliss and world renowned film scholar David Bordwell.
"A breathtaking epic love story set in mythical China, where saber wielding Taoist masters--most of them women--save the day."--Lee Yanowitch, Reuters
"A sweeping romantic epic with a strong feminist backbone [with] a generous offering of seriously kick-ass action sequences that make The Matrix seem downright quaint by comparison."--Michael Rechtshaften, Hollywood Reporter
[The film is] "a blending, not a collision, of Eastern physical grace and Western intensity of performance, of Hong Kong kung fu directness and British attention to behavioral nuance."--Richard Corliss, TimeAsia cover story (7/10/00)
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is produced by Sony Pictures Classics, Good Machine International, and Columbia Pictures Film Production Asia.
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Great... For all dedicated fans........2001-06-11
This is a GREAT book... It includes the screenplay of the film, which, is nice to read once in awhile when not watching the DVD. It's filled w/ wonderful photos from the movie and set, and has many quotes and commentaries from actors and Ang Lee about certain situations while filming... and about the film. It's very entertaining to read, but I just wish there was more information about the actors included in the pages. There are comments about them and their performances here and there... and the quotes are great, but the background info on all of the actors is just not there. But all dedicated crouching tiger fans should get it, b/c it's just so nicely laid out and is such good quality. I mean, who cares if they leave a little out? It's so fun to look at!
Just buy the dvd.......2001-04-12
the book does not tell you much about the actors, the director, the genre, or other related subjects. its okay to browse through while your at a bookstore but not for purchase.
Is that all?.......2001-04-05
Ok, I liked the movie, and as the book is like the script from the movie I liked it too, but...
Is that all? the script from what we already saw? I realy hoped to find more insight in the story, on the philosophy. Something that explanes a few eastern philosophies used in the movie wich are not that clear for western people.
Well, the photos look great and so on, but I realy hoped for something I didn't already saw in the movie itself...
A beautiful companion to a great film.......2001-03-23
Like many filmgoers, I fell in love with "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," the Ang Lee film which blends historical drama, martial arts action, romance, and spirituality into a breathtaking cinematic experience. "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: A Portrait of the Ang Lee Film" is a visually stunning book which captures the spirit of the great film. The book contains the complete screenplay (in English), a foreword by director Lee, and many interesting notes and sidebars by those who crafted the film.
The book is rich in full-color photos that celebrate the sumptuous beauty of Ang Lee's vision. Looking at the book, I gained an increased appreciation for the artistry and attention to detail that went into the design of the costumes, props, and sets for the film. There are many excellent portraits of the film's superb cast, particularly of Michelle Yeoh, Zhang Ziyi, Chow Yun Fat, Chang Chen, and Cheng Pei Pei.
The sidebars are particularly fascinating. Many of them give insights into Chinese history and culture. One sidebar tells a little about Wang Du Lu, who wrote the novel upon which the script was based; another sidebar explores the relationship between "Crouching Tiger" and Ang Lee's 1995 film "Sense and Sensibility." The other sidebars are similarly informative.
This book is a beautiful keepsake that will allow you to relive one of the most enchanting films ever made. Ang Lee, screenwriter James Schamus, and all others who contributed to this book have given a wonderful gift to the film's fans.
A World of Tigers and Dragons..........2001-02-17
Ang Lee's film, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is an absolute masterpiece; it's one of the best films I've ever seen, and I'm not easily impressed. This book, which includes the entire screenplay, is a worthy- if somewhat slight- companion to it.
The book contains a number of beautiful color photographs, and commentary from Ang Lee, co-writer James Schamus, critic Richard Corliss (his Time magazine review, actually) and some background on the wuxia pian film genre the film's story is rooted in. If you're in love with the movie, you'll definitely want this book; having the entire screenplay is worth the price.
What keeps it from achieving the five-star status the film surely will attain is that it really needs a bit more. I would've loved a more in-depth look at the film's production. The book has one sidebar on the beautiful costumes, and glosses over certain production problems (weather, digital wire-removal difficulties); at one point, Ang Lee writes how he doubts he'll ever be fully healthy again, but there's no explanation other than he worked extremely hard on this project.
Still, it's marvelous to be able to read Jen Yu's (Zhang Ziyi) entire restaurant speech (from a particularly thrilling sequence where she battles about two dozen men) and Li Mu Bai's (Chow Yun Fat) touching valediction, delivered to Yu Shu Lien (Michelle Yeoh). The book's design work mirrors the film's antique look and is a nice match for its production design.
While the film junkie (and "Crouching Tiger" fan) in me would love to read more about how they made this magical movie, I still recommend you check out "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: A Portrait of Ang Lee's Epic Film." But only after you've watched the film.
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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Ang Lee
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Surviving the New Milliennium
Hua Hoon , and
Ang Swee Hoon
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Though set in the context of the Asian economic crisis, this book explores universal principles that apply to predicting, weathering, and profiting from crises in any market or industry. Readers learn about indicators that a crisis is on the way, as well as proven strategic measures for containing the damage during a crisis. With the help of numerous real-life case examples, the authors explore the strategic implications of an impeding or actual crisis in the key areas of finance, marketing, human resources, and corporate restructuring. And they provide tested, innovative solutions for crisis-proofing virtually any company.
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Basic Chinese for Everyone
Ang Lay Hoon , and
Ooi Bee Lee
Manufacturer: Pelanduk Publications
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ASIN: 9679788318 |
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Mandarin is one of the world's most widely spoken languages. It is the official language of China and Taiwan, and is very popular in Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia and in many parts of the world. This book is specially designed for those wishing to learn Chinese in an easy and systematic way, especially students and adults who want to learn Chinese in the shortest time possible. There are 15 carefully graded lessons and a total vocabulary of 410 words. Topics covered include one's daily communicative needs such as social greetings, numbers, time, date, weather, colors, job, family, and money matters. Ample exercises after each lesson serve as a supplement to enhance the learning of the skills taught. Answers are provided at the end of the book. There is also a table on the order strokes of every character used in the lessons, instructing the learner the proper way to write Chinese characters.
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Beyond Brokeback is a sampling of deeply moving personal stories prompted by Annie Proulx's short story Brokeback Mountain and the Ang Lee film which it inspired; a movie in which the ravages of self-denial are portrayed with unique frankness and realism. These stories, selected from contributions to an online forum dedicated to Brokeback Mountain at davecullen.com, describe the fears, hopes and aspirations of those readers and viewers for whom Brokeback Mountain is a revelation. Here, the cathartic power of great writing and great film making is clearly evident. No other story or film has inspired so many of its audience to personal positive change.
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The Power of Truth-Telling.......2007-09-28
"Beyond Brokeback" is an incredibly moving book, and a beautiful testament to the power of telling the truth in our lives. Intentionally or not, "Brokeback Mountain" forced thousands of people to recognize the wounds they have received in their lives due to the homophobia that exists in our world. In realizing this wounding and pain the contributors to this book could have retreated from the world and from anyone who might hurt them again. Instead, they courageously chose to build community through the Ultimate Brokeback Forum and tell their stories in "Beyond Brokeback." From this online community healing, deep human connection, and hope have emerged in the lives of thousands of people. One can only wonder how life might have been different for both Jack and Ennis if they had had access to this book, or to a community like the Forum. I highly recommend "Beyond Brokeback" for anyone of any sexual orientation who longs to help build a world where all people finally have true freedom to love.
Breaking down the door.......2007-07-09
Brokeback Mountain opened the door for me into the trials of living a homosexual life within our very heterosexual society. Joining the forum and getting to know so many who have suffered these trials personally, however, broke that door right off of the hinges. What is astounding and heart lifting is how so many people found the courage to tackle these trials head on for the first time in their lives -- because of seeing the movie and reading the short story.
The stories compiled into Beyond Brokeback: The Impact of a Film chronicle 100 or so of these people: looking at life in a different way, resolving to make their own changes, facing the world with a new frame of reference given the lessons learned from Brokeback Mountain.
A beautiful and astonishing collection.......2007-07-03
How many movies do you know of that inspired some of their audience to write and publish a book of personal history, poetry, and accounts of how their lives and perceptions were changed by seeing it? How many provoked months of reaction and debate all over the USA and then throughout the world? How many have led to development of a high school curriculum, a raft of scholarly articles, and the growth of political awareness and activism within 18 months of release?
I can only think of one: Brokeback Mountain. This book attests to the power of the movie. The authors are intelligent, articulate and thoughtful, gay, lesbian, bisexual, and straight, male and female. They range in age from 19 to 70, and come from places as diverse as Finland and Turkey, as well as most of the United States. It's beautifully designed and produced almost entirely by volunteers.
If you wondered what all the fuss was about in 2006 when this film won just about every Best Picture award going except for the Oscar, or doubt that any movie could have an enormous personal impact on a wide audience, read the book. Your life just might be changed, too.
Simply Amazing.......2007-06-14
This beautiful book, so wonderfully made - is just as moving (both heart-breaking and uplifting)as the story/movie. I cannot recommend "Beyond Brokeback..." more heartily. Geoff Alnutt
A Real Sense of Community.......2007-06-13
This book is inspirational. It is based on the contributions of the Ultimate Brokeback (web) Forum. This was constructed in response to the film Brokeback Mountain, providing a discursive outlet for new media commentators.
Here we find not only a moving and personally rewarding text which presents edited versions of the most impactful web contributions, but also there is a sense of political connectivity which transcends the ephemeral nature of web forums.
This text provides a connectivity which traces personal responses to the film; at the same way it is a pathway to understanding - which is therapeutic.
Through revealing stories of identification, inspiration and intimacy, alongside those of rejection, isolation and loss, Beyond Brokeback challenges stereotypical ideas as to the extents and depths of homosexual lives.
Most importantly, Beyond Brokeback provides a real sense of an "inclusive" gay and lesbian community - which seems denied to many living in isolation.
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