Unconventions: Attempting the Art of Craft and the Craft of Art

EBook Description: Unconventions is a quirky and provocative miscellany that reveals Michael Martone�s protean interests as a writer and a writing teacher. Martone has, shall we say, a problem with authority. His chief pleasure in knowing the rules of his vocation comes from trying out new ways to bend, blend, or otherwise defy them. The pieces gathered in Unconventions are drawn from a long career spent loosening the creative strictures on writing. Including articles, public addresses, essays, interviews, and even a eulogy, these writings vary greatly in form but are unified in addressing the many technical and artistic issues that face all writers, particularly those interested in experimental and nontraditional modes and forms. Martone�s approach has always been to synthesize, to understand and use any technique, formula, or style available. �I find myself, then,� he writes, �self-identifying as a formalist, both and neither an experimenter and/or a traditionalist.� In �I Love a Parade: An Afterword,� Martone writes about not fitting in--and loving it--as he recalls the time he marched alone in a local Labor Day parade, as a one-person delegation from the National Writers Union. Elsewhere, in writings formally, stylistically, purposely at odds with themselves, Martone�s expansive curiosity is on full display. We learn about camouflage techniques, how a baby acquires language, how to �read� a WPA-era post office mural, and why Martone sold his stock in the New Yorker and reinvested his money in the company that makes Etch A Sketch�. Unconventions, then, is Martone�s �Frankensteinian monster,� a kind of unruly, hybrid spawn of the mainstream writing enterprise. �Writing seems to me an intrinsic pleasure, an end in itself first,� says Martone. �The question for me is not whether my writing, or any piece of writing, is good or bad but what the writing is and what it is doing and how finally it is used or can be used by others.�

This books introduces Haskell at a level appropriate for those with little orno prior experience of functional programming. The emphasis is on the processof crafting programs, solving problems, and avoiding common errors.

The Tools of Screenwriting: A Writer's Guide to the Craft and Elements of a Screenplay

In The Tools of Screenwriting, David Howard and Mabley illuminate the essential elements of cinematic storytelling, and reveal the central principles that all good screenplays share. The authors address questions of dramatic structure, plot, dialogue, character development, setting, imagery, and other crucial topics as they apply to the special art of filmmaking.

Howard and Mabley also demonstrate how, on a practical level, the tools of screenwriting work in sixteen notable films, including Citizen Cane, E.T., One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Rashomon, The Godfather, North by Northwest, Chinatown, and sex, lies, and videotape.

The Art of Glass Painting (Classic Craft Cases)

GENERAL FEATURES: The art of glass painting is a craft which is both satisfying and beautiful. Using the hardcover book and enclosed paints and materials, you can master this skill to create many exciting projects. Full color, step-by-step instructions will teach you all the basic techniques, while more complicated projects will test your new-found skills. Whether looking to create stunning additions to your home or, perhaps to make a gift for that special person, you'll find that the craft of glass painting offers a huge scope of creativity. This classical box makes an innovative gift for the more creative adult! The stylish box incorporates quality project components with an informative full color book. The set is perfect for adults wishing to learn a new hobby or skill or for people wanting a gift idea for their more creative friends. All the tools and equipment you need for the subject are supplied in the beautiful keepsake boxes. Completion of the basic projects included will leave the reader eager to tackle more advanced designs. The only limit to the fascinating arts is your imagination! Box Size: 220mm x 175mm x 65mm. Book Size: 220mm x 170mm, 128pp text. Full color throughout. This craft kit is designed for an adult or an advanced child. It is truly a wonderfully stocked craft kit enabling someone to become seriously interested in the subject. The series is, in our opinion, a very fine buy for the price.

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I Can Make Nature Crafts - Kid's Craft Book

raft book for children ages 4 and older. An excellent resource for parents and educators

Cake Craft & Decoration - February 2009

Every issue copntains projects that include wedding cakes, novelty cakes, floral decorations, and anniversary cakes, and each comes with complete instructions and step-by-step photographs. The magazine also covers equipment, cooking products, and ingredients.

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