The title of this book;mdash;or; more accurately; of its subject;mdash;for no author was ever less likely than I have lately become; to hope for perennial pleasure to his readers from what has cost himself the most pains;mdash;will be; perhaps; recognised by some as the last clause of the line chosen from Keats by the good folks of Manchester; to be written in letters of gold on the cornice; or Holy rood; of the great Exhibition which inaugurated the career of so many;mdash;since organized; by both foreign governments and our own; to encourage the production of works of art; which the producing nations; so far from intending to be their "joy for ever;" only hope to sell as soon as possible. Yet the motto was chosen with uncomprehended felicity: for there never was; nor can be; any essential beauty possessed by a work of art; which is not based on the conception of its honoured permanence; and local influence; as a part of appointed and precious furniture; either in the cathedral; the house; or the joyful thoroughfare; of nations which enter their gates with thanksgiving; and their courts with praise.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. There is a lot of great information in this book that can prove useful for ...By Robert N. DavisThere is a lot of great information in this book that can prove useful for quite a few folks. Of course. the book steers wildly off course in some spots. particularly where the author rambles nonsensically about Communism. his distaste for non-representational art. and Jesus. and this may annoy some readers. I didnt particularly care about that because some of the information contained is practical and straightforward. I can skip the parts where the author sounds like he has a few coins short of a piggy bank and glean the good stuff regardless. and so can you.6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Finally some straight talk and clear direction.By George RocheThis is not the first book I have bought on the subject of art as a career. I have read several. I have also attended several seminars. and talks at expose. museums. career days at art school and art societies that I belong to. I had in fact ldquo;given uprdquo;. When people would ask my about selling my art I would respond. ldquo;No. Irsquo;m not into that. Itrsquo;s for sales at shows I enter but hardly anyone ever sells anything at the shows. Irsquo;m just painting for my own enjoyment.rdquo;Well no more. I am inspired to do what this book says and not do what it says not to. I have a clear vision forward. And a plan to proceed by. Reading this book you are instructed quite specifically what to do and how to do it.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Outstanding Book!By G.J. BoermanJack Whites the Mystery of Making It is a life changing book. Even if you are not an artist. this book is well worth reading. There are life lessons. business ideas. suggestions and tips which will help any business owner with any type of product. Jack White provides the tools I need to make selling my art a success. He will give you those same tools. You need this book!
