Explores the relationship between philosophy and art through the work of Cuban American artist Carlos Esteacute;vez.Is philosophy hopelessly opposed to art? Images of Thought answers negatively; claiming that visual images can be used effectively to grasp complex thoughts; and philosophy can be deployed to deepen our understanding of art. Jorge J. E. Gracia provides philosophical interpretations of seventeen works by the Cuban American artist Carlos Esteacute;vez that engage such topics as self-knowledge; the nature of the universe; faith and reason; permanence and change; the self and the other; women and men; freedom and determinism; providence; and predestination. The studyrsquo;s novelty lies both in its use of the interpretation of art to understand traditional philosophical problems and the theory it proposes concerning the nature of interpretation. The clarity of the discussion and an engaging style make it accessible to a wider audience.ldquo;This is a fine contribution to the analysis of a major Cuban and Latin American artist; and it is perhaps the first of its kind. While it is focused on a particular painter; the book manages to help lay the foundations for a philosophical analysis of art in general. It is a useful addition to a growing literature of philosophical works on aesthetics.rdquo; mdash; Eduardo Mendieta; author of Global Fragments: Globalizations; Latinamericanisms; and Critical Theoryldquo;Gracia has managed to fit discussion of important philosophical themes very well with the exploration of the artwork; which is fascinating and deserves attention.rdquo; mdash; Charles Burroughs; Case Western Reserve UniversityJorge J. E. Gracia is SUNY Distinguished Professor and Samuel P. Capen Chair in Philosophy at the University at Buffalo; State University of New York. He is the author of several books; including Metaphysics and Its Task: The Search for the Categorial Foundation of Knowledge; and the coeditor (with Lynette M. F. Bosch and Isabel Alvarez Borland) of Identity; Memory; and Diaspora: Voices of Cuban-American Artists; Writers; and Philosophers; both also published by SUNY Press.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Interesting techniques. and a nice rally for your spirits!By Flash2000Malloy has done a fantastic job mixing technique and encouragement in his writing. He has a slew of insightful money raising ideas and gives you a clear picture of the current state of the industry and how you can navigate these new waters of tighter fisted cash investors and restrictive bank loan environments.Raising money for your movie is not easy. and Toms book isnt the only one you should read on the subject (there are many laws. plans. and techniques you should familiarize yourself with). but his is the only one Ive read that comes with a big dose of positive energy and mental preparedness. which you will absolutely need to take with you into these ventures. Hollywood is the only place in the world where you can drown in encouragement. but Tom does it with an even hand of realism and a go get em spirit. Attitude is everything. and Toms writing will help you dodge some of the land mines you can step on with investors that will turn them off to you.If youre feeling stuck in a rut with your project. grab this book; its a great late night motivator to get you back out there shaking hands and making deals.KAM2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A Must Have For ANY Aspiring Producer!!By Nick BFirst off. let me say that I rarely write reviews unless I am truly blown away by a product. That is surely the case with Tom Malloys "Bankroll".To be short. I am a filmmaker. visual effects artist. and producer who owns a production and post production house in which I am juggling 15 or more ACTIVE projects at any given time. Usually. it will take me about 2-3 weeks to find the time to read a good book from cover to cover.....I read this book in less than 36 hours!! I couldnt put it down!Tom Malloy has shared his knowledge acquired from hard work. dedication. and a ton of creativity! Toms experience in financing independent films has given him some of the best insight to share with other aspiring filmmakers. looking to raise capital for their films. Tom doesnt hold back. as he give you all the tips and tricks needed to raise millions of dollars for your movie!Furthermore. Tom is one of the few people who write these books that actually "practices what they preach". Tom essentially started out just like the rest of us. and has since raised millions of dollars for his films using the methods laid out in this book.If you are an aspiring filmmaker. producer. etc.. than this book is a MUST HAVE in your film industry reference library! Read this book. re-read it. and memorize it!! If you practice the methods in this book. there is no way you wont be able to finance your next film!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. The Best Book on Film Finance and From Someone Who Did It!By Don HamiltonIve read this book three times this Summer. Both the 2008 edition and the current release. which just came out. I was floored at how simple his suggestions were and yet how brilliant. The 2nd Edition is worth paying 100$ for easily.This is the best book hands down on where and how to get the money. Do yourself an enormous favor and buy this book and save yourself at least a year or several trying to learn this the hard way.His advice on lawyers is spot on. That was not news to me as I have many attorneys in my family. Just fyi.The sample business plan is so incredible Im surprised more people dont adopt his method. His business plan chapter was eye opening for me. I ran it by a family member who is wildly successful and he said it was exactly the way it should be presented.A dynamite find. But what makes this version essential ( I use both) is that it specifically addresses what investors need to see to invest in this post 2008 market. The rules have changed. This puts the reader at an incredible advantage over would be producers who havent considered it.Also the spirit of the book is very uplifting as Tom details how he overcame obstacles and how incredibly rewarding it is to achieve a successful film.Among the obstacles he addresses providing real solutions:What if my presentation is too successful?What if Im afraid to approach investors?What if I dont know any rich people?What are my legal requirements to approach an investor?Who must I sell first on my movie?How can I Produce myself into an acting. writing or other creative job?How can I hire a famous actor?How do I find a foreign sales agent?Hands down the best book I read all year. I would put it up there with Sidney Lumets "Making Movies."
