In this accessible; easy-to-read; detailed guide for artists; students; and aspiring art professionals; gallery owner Molly Barnes takes the mystique out of selling art. With the art market generating over a billion dollars in sales annually; and enrollment in art schools continuing to rise; more and more graduates are joining the art scene and actively participating in the "business" of art. With How to get Hung readers learn how to present their work and themselves to the professional art world. step-by-step; explanations are given for: how to know when your body of work is ready to be presented to art professionals networking and strategizing in the art community promoting yourself and your workhow to target the right gallery for your work gallery owners: how to work with and communicate with them; understanding their concerns hanging the show: best methods for displaying pieces in the space what yo can accomplish at your own opening: hot to "behave" with critics; knowing who buys and who doesnt continuing the momentum created by your show how museums work curators; representatives; consultantsmdash;their roles and significance to the artist
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Sinister Cinema...By Erik OlsonBack in the 1970s I used to stay up late on Saturday nights and watch "Sinister Cinema" on Channel 2. A comedy-relief host presented various cut-for-TV horror movies that tended to be more fun than frightening. My biggest childhood movie scares came from creepy advertisements for classic R-rated shockers such as "The Exorcist". "Amityville Horror". and "Phantasm". All this titillation generated an abiding love of horror movies. and "Horror Films of the 1970s" brought it all back with a view through blood-colored glasses.John Kenneth Muir begins his compilation with an overview of horror cinema from that seminal decade. Then he launches his film list (over 225) with "And Soon the Darkness" from 1970. and proceeds through each year until finishing up in 1979 with "Zombie". Some less-compelling movies only receive a cursory entry. while others that made a bigger impression on Mr. Muir get a more substantial treatment including quotes from critics. a star rating. extended commentary. and even a short legacy section featuring sequels and copycat films. He even provides cast and credits to satisfy completists.The authors commentary (particularly on his favorites) is the most compelling reason to buy this book. as Mr. Muirs insights are equivalent to higher-end. thoughtful reviews. He reveals an unshakable passion for the subject matter given the comprehensive nature of "Horror Films of the 1970s" (further proof of his devotion is demonstrated by follow-up books dealing with horror movies of the 1980s and 1990s). However. be advised that his synopses tend to go a bit heavy on the spoilers. so keep that in mind if you havent seen a particular movie in his list.Mr. Muirs enjoyable look back wraps with a glance at how the 70s horror trends were expanded upon during the following decades. along with some appendices containing era-specific esoterica such as his "Best Of" list and "Memorable Movie Ad Lines." I recommend "Horror Films of the 1970s" for anyone who shares my fascination with the genre. especially if you were warped as a youth in that wild era of pre-political correctness.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Worth every pennyBy Sergio pescadorAmazing;I considered the price was high for a 2 book set. when I received it. the lamost no presence of images. made me wonder.Once I started to read. I fell back.In these times of bloggers. youtubers. and any "dude"-with-a-computer-that-posts-whatever-the-first-thing-that-comes-to-his/her-mind. this book is written by a really talented author.Very entertaining. opinionated. I dont agree on some points. but thats the idea. right? Actually I felt like being next to him. talking. Tha author has a great knowledge on the topic and never underestimates or down-talks the reader.Absolutely loved it.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Not So Much in the Past As You Might ThinkBy Bruce J BlanchardThe 70s were a wild time. We passed the disintegration of the late 1960s and fell into cynicism and the true violence of life. The issues turned nasty and also did the movies. The films of that time showed that much. though you should remember that its only a movie. Special effects were only growing up and makeup artists had a field day.John Kenneth Muirs Horror Films of the 1970s is a flashback to the times when I grew up. You wanted flesh and blood/ta/graphic violence - this is your era. You wanted the foolish in horror films - this was their era. You want to know about the films being remade today they are found right here.What makes Mr. Muirs reviews worth reading is the level of depth. broken down into years. and supplemented by some cool lists in the Appendix. He takes the films seriously or barbecues them over the coals. with a touch of grace. The cost is high. but I can assure its well worth it. And P.S.. there is no table of contents.
