A Poor Collector's Guide to Buying Great Art

A Poor Collector's Guide to Buying Great Art

Author: Erling Kagge

Publisher: Die Gestalten Verlag-DGV

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9783899555790

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Everything you always wanted to know about the art market but were afraid to ask. A pioneering collector explains how to use passion and intuition to acquire key pieces or build a collection--even on a limited budget.


Arkham House Books

Arkham House Books

Author: Leon Nielsen

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2015-02-18

Total Pages: 205

ISBN-13: 1476603227

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This reference work covers the supernatural and speculative fiction published by Arkham House Publishers, Inc., of Sauk City, Wisconsin. In 1937, promising Wisconsin writer August Derleth decided to publish a collection of the stories of his recently deceased friend, H. P. Lovecraft. After two years of failed attempts, Derleth and another Lovecraft fan, Donald Wandrei, published the collection themselves under the name of Arkham. In the years that followed, Arkham House published the works of many of the foremost American and British writers of weird fiction, including Basil Copper, Lord Dunsany, Robert E. Howard, and Robert Bloch. Arkham published Ray Bradbury's first book, Dark Carnival, in 1947. The work begins with a history of the house and biography of August Derleth; it also includes a chapter on H. P. Lovecraft's connection to Arkham. The main body of the text consists of chronologically listed descriptions and current values of the more than 230 titles published by Arkham House and its two imprints, Mycroft & Moran and Stanton & Lee. These entries detail editions, reprints, special points, restoration, care, buying and selling, investment, and future trends. Other features include alphabetical indeces of titles and authors, lists of scarcity and value ranking, a list of annual stock lists and catalogs, and a bibliography of reference literature. The book is illustrated throughout with dust jacket reproductions and photographs.


The Art Collector's Handbook

The Art Collector's Handbook

Author: Mary Rozell

Publisher: Lund Humphries Publishers Limited

Published: 2020

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781848224018

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With the rapid and unprecedented global expansion of the art market, new collectors are emerging every day. When buying art, whether for pure enjoyment, for investment or some other motive, few art collectors consider the practical and financial implications of owning and maintaining art, and many do not have a plan for how they might eventually dispose of it. This book, probing a number of resources and incorporating advice from top experts in the field, offers guidance on collection management and care, and serves as an important reference guide for collectors and those charged with managing.


How to Sell Your Art Online

How to Sell Your Art Online

Author: Cory Huff

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2016-06-28

Total Pages: 149

ISBN-13: 0062414968

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An essential guide for artist that teaches them how to skip the gallery system, find their niche, and connect directly with collectors to profitably sell their art. For years, galleries have acted as gatekeeper separating artists and collectors. But with the explosion of the Internet, a new generation of savvy, independent artists is connecting with buyers and making a substantial living doing what they love. How to Sell Your Art Online shows any artist how to make a successful living from their work. Cory Huff dispels the myth of the starving artist and provides the effective business strategies necessary to make artistic creations pay. He helps individual artists find their niche; outlines the elements essential for an effective website; and provides invaluable advice on e-mail marketing, blogging, social media marketing, and paid advertising—explaining how to tie all these online activities into offline success. Most importantly, he shares the secret to overcoming the biggest challenge artists face when self-marketing: learning how to tell their unique stories. Every artist has a reason for making art, but can’t always find the right way to express it. Huff provides exercises artists can use to clarify the intellectual and emotional process behind their art, and teaches them how turn that knowledge into stories they can tell online and in person—and expand their reach through blogs and social media to build their art business. Drawing from the stories of successful artists, thoroughly describing how art is sold today, and providing tips on how to build connections personally and electronically, How to Sell Your Art Online illustrates the countless ways artists can take control of their creative careers—and sell their work without selling out.


How to be an Artist

How to be an Artist

Author: S. Natalie Abadzis

Publisher:

Published: 2021

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780744051162

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"A fun-filled art activity book that will encourage kids to express themselves while teaching them about key artistic styles and a selection of pioneering artists from history"--


Popular Art Deco Lighting

Popular Art Deco Lighting

Author: Herb Millman

Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764320439

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Art Deco lighting from homes and public spaces presented in over 590 color photos, including accent and figural radio lamps, boudoir lamps, table and desk lamps, overhead and wall lighting, and floor lighting produced by Consolidated Glass, Lightolier, Lincoln, Moe Bridges, Williamson, Frankart, Nuart, and Chase. The text provides values in the captions for the lighting displayed.


Philosophy for Polar Explorers

Philosophy for Polar Explorers

Author: Erling Kagge

Publisher: Pantheon

Published: 2020-11-17

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 1524749117

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A thoughtful and eloquent meditation that invites us to treat life like a grand exploration and illuminates the possibilities that await us when we do—from “a philosophical adventurer—or perhaps an adventurous philosopher” (The New York Times). Erling Kagge is one of the world’s most accomplished explorers. He was the first to conquer all three poles on foot, by climbing Mount Everest and walking to the North and South Poles. In this thought-provoking and inspiring book, he uses the wisdom and expertise he has gained on his travels to reflect on life, nature, and humanity. Simple things like getting up early and accepting failure can make a difference, whether battling an arctic storm or stuck in traffic. And practices such as cultivating optimism and being open-minded when pursuing goals can benefit our lives enormously, wherever our paths may take us.


Christmas Past

Christmas Past

Author: Robert Brenner

Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 195

ISBN-13: 9780764301728

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The historical importance, makers, materials, and rarity of Christmas trees, decorations, and ornaments of all kinds are discussed in detail, including glass ornaments, all types of lighting from candles to electricity, cotton and paper ornaments, and Dresdens. All the major manufacturers are identified and much personal information is given about the families that developed the Christmas ornament industry into big business internationally. Christmas Past includes beautiful colour pictures of extremely rare, exquisite glass balls and figurals and early electric lamps.


Hats

Hats

Author: Jody Shields

Publisher: Clarkson Potter Publishers

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 138

ISBN-13:

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Vogue contributing editor and fashion author Jody Shields entertains today's bare-headed fashion followers with the story of the five decades when the hat dominated the fashion scene. From the 20s through the 60s, Hats celebrates and wonderfully illustrates the hat as never before. 100 full-co lor and 50 black-and-white illustrations.


"Starving" to Successful

Author: J. Jason Horejs

Publisher: Reddot Press

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780615568324

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Provides insight into the art business from the perspective of a gallery owner.