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Humor in Craft
Schiffer Publishing officially released the cover and other information regarding the Humor in Craft book:
- Hardcover: 256 pages
- Publisher: Schiffer Publishing (Release date: April 28, 2012)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 076434059X
- ISBN-13: 978-0764340598
Foreword by Andrew Wagner.
Essays:
Gail M. Brown: "You must be kidding...",
Garth Johnson: "Funk's Not Dead",
Kathryn A. Lichti-Harriman: "Taking the Piss: Mistakes and Irony in Scottish Craft Groups",
Marjorie Simon: "Wandering Thoughts: What's so funny?"
Additional information about the book: www.humorincraft.com !
Please note:
The deadline for submissions to the first edition of this book has passed. However, if you are interested to submit images, videos, short blurbs, and essays for considerationfor the next book in this series, please email the following to humorincraft [ at] yahoo.com anytime:
Artists:
- High Resolution Image(s) of your work in tiff format (preferred) or jpg.
The absolut minimum size of a digital photograph should be 1400 x 2100 pixels. Larger images require more pixels. (8 1/2" x 11" = 2975 x 3850 pixels)
- Media descriptions and measurements (in inches preferably).
- Photographer's name (I will email you a release form).
- A short text from you (500 words max., written in "plain English") about the role that humor plays in your work, or how you view the topic of Humor in Craft in general. Can be anything from a one sentence statement to a multi-paragraph essay but should be written in first person singular. Please send in as word files and keep in mind that they may be edited for clarity and space.
- Audio/Video artists:
Please email an excerpt of your piece or direct me to a website where your work can be heard/seen.
Essayists:
Please send in your text (about 1000 words).
Discussion Forum
So when will the book be out?
Started by Brigitte Martin Aug 29, 2011. 0 Replies 2 Likes
"So when will the book be out?" I get that question every day now, people are quite excited to get their hands on this book. Trust me, I can barely wait myself. Well, to answer the question: On this…Continue
Tags: Publishing, release, date, Schiffer, Book
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Comment by jenny Fillius on January 4, 2012 at 4:12pm -
So Brigitte you must be so elated, I know I am. Thank you for putting in so much time and effort to make this book a reality. I am tickled pink to have my work be shown in your book, it is a first for me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I hope they sell a million copies or more.
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Comment by L. Sue Szabo on January 4, 2012 at 3:20pm -
big congrats brigette! i just ordered my advanced copy :)
sue
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Comment by Montserrat Lacomba on January 4, 2012 at 3:18pm -
Congratulations Brigitte! ;-)
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Comment by Tom McDowell on January 4, 2012 at 2:48pm -
Fantastic news!
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Comment by doreen kassel on January 4, 2012 at 2:42pm -
wonderful!! congratulations to you!
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Comment by Heidemarie Herb on January 4, 2012 at 2:01pm -
super :))))) !!!
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Comment by Tara J. Brannigan on January 4, 2012 at 1:59pm -
Congrats Brigitte! That looks fantastic, can't wait to see it in stores!
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Comment by Colleen Baran on January 4, 2012 at 1:55pm -
It looks wonderful! Congratulations!
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Comment by Brigitte Martin on January 4, 2012 at 11:49am -
Schiffer Publishing officially released the cover and other information regarding the Humor in Craft book:- Hardcover: 256 pages
- Publisher: Schiffer Publishing (Release date: March 28, 2012)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 076434059X
- ISBN-13: 978-0764340598
The book can now be pre-ordered at Amazon, Barnes and Noble and other online retailers.
Links:
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Comment by Rebecca Skeels on November 5, 2011 at 6:20am -
Fabulous, Well done for all of your hard work!!
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Showing Publicly and Building a Legacy Privately
- by Rebecca Rose. 2013, SNAG/crafthaus Scholarship Recipient
For the next 13 months we'll discuss the trials, triumphs, and tribulations of exhibiting in art shows as emerging artists and established artists. Exhibition coverage will be balanced with tips on how to strategically build a legacy over a length of time, in a way that makes sense to your individual goals as an artist and maker.
Join us each month! There will be surprises around every corner, with photos, videos, SNAG conference coverage, and occasional interviews by rising artists!
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