| 1. |  | Seven Days in the Art World
from W.W. Norton & Co.
Price: $16.47
Customer Review:
This book is an excellent introduction to the art world and its dynamics, and players. Sarah Thorton has applied, as she states, an ethnographic approach. This provides an opportuntiy to draw on the views of participants and present the diversity of opinions, while also bringing her own views of the... more info | 4.5 / 5.0
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| 2. |  | High Voltage Tattoo
from Collins Design
Price: $19.77
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| 3. |  | Wall and Piece
from Random House UK
Price: $15.61
Customer Review:
This is a book full of real art for every man to enjoy, not a few canvases purchased by the rich who decided it was art because it matched their couch. This is art that expresses real everyday emotions and beliefs. I hadn't heard of Banksy before buying this for myself for Christmas, no I'm a... more info | 5.0 / 5.0
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| 4. |  | Linda Nelson Stocks Folk Art: 2009 Wall Calendar
from Andrews McMeel Publishing
Price: $10.19
Customer Review:
Just the right size. Not big & bulky but I can jot down important reminders on it. Fast and careful delivery. Love it! | 5.0 / 5.0
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| 5. |  | Loot: The Battle over the Stolen Treasures of the Ancient World
from Times Books
Price: $19.80
Customer Review:
I admit that I have not read this book, but I am skeptical of the author's knowledge of art history and ability to critically examine its nuances. In the glowing review above from the Washington Post (the paper she works for in fact) there is the following quote:
"It is shocking. Imagine the... more info | 4.0 / 5.0
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| 6. |  | The Modern Architecture Pop-Up Book
from Universe
Price: $29.70
Customer Review:
I collect pop-up books. I am also an art dealer so I have interest in this book from two angles. This book is disappointing because the pop-up images are not as well executed as they are in other pop-up books. I had great difficulty in closing the book after I opened it to one partiuclar page as the... more info | 4.0 / 5.0
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| 7. |  | Sunflower, The: On the Possibilities and Limits of Forgiveness
from Schocken
Customer Review:
Simon has written a gut wrenching book with dignity and class. He has a way with words that touch the soul. This should be required reading about overcoming the most horrific of situations with dignity. | 5.0 / 5.0
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| 8. |  | The $12 Million Stuffed Shark: The Curious Economics of Contemporary Art
from Palgrave Macmillan
Price: $16.47
Customer Review:
Fantastic look at the financial and social structures of the fine art world. A must for those entering this field! And for those who don't get why some things fly as art. | 4.5 / 5.0
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| 9. |  | Spectrum 15: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art (Spectrum (Underwood Books))
from Underwood Books
Price: $19.77
Customer Review:
SPECTRUM 15 is not good. SPECTRUM 15 is mind blowing.
I look back at the first Spectrum, and the art seems only "good" while the art in Spectrum 15 is "awesome". I think this "contest" has become a lightning rod for talent - and now each year every artist seeks to "one up" all his competetion.... more info | 4.5 / 5.0
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| 10. |  | Graffiti World: Street Art from Five Continents
from Harry N. Abrams
Price: $23.10
Customer Review:
This book is a good piece to just leave out on your coffee table and let visitors pick up. It's not hard to let the hours fall away just looking through all of the different artists and all of their different works. | 4.5 / 5.0
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