Updated to inspire a new generation of visual artists in their quest for creative growth, this book shows artists how they can experience a new awakening of creativity and add fresh meaning to their w
Profiling nearly 50 professionals from every area of the craft industry, this comprehensive career resource is for anyone seeking to pursue a creative career full-time or on the side. Written by a mar
Piscopo, a creative services consultant, shows graphic designers and illustrators how to achieve commercial success and build a crisis-safe client base. She walks readers through the process of settin
Containing 25 of the most essential business and legal forms to meet the everyday needs of today's successful illustrator, this updated edition includes new forms for trademark application, commercial
Graphic design students will get a firm grip on the theory and practice of communication design with this unique work that inspires young designers to look beyond aesthetic concerns and develop an int
Talented people of all levels can find profitable careers in today's cutthroat music industry with the help of this definitive guide. A wide variety of careers in the music business are fully describe
Abbot has been a public relations consultant for 30 years and is the author of Corporate Art Consulting. She explains the tools of publicity and covers how to launch a gallery show or auction, write a
A sophisticated examination of today’s contemporary art market from an art dealer’s point of view, this new book focuses on recent changes in the quickly evolving contemporary art market. With an emph
Written by a veteran Web designer, The Real Business of Web Design goes beyond the usual philosophy of simply creating a better customer experience online. Instead, it provides an array of visual desi
How to tell a story with sound and images--from raw footage to finished film* Everyone is a film editor now--if they want their videos to rise to the top at YouTube* Spells out all the tools of editin
Here is the bible of theater festivals for any stage professional looking to showcase original work, full of expert tips on selecting festivals that are best suited to an individual's work. This direc
Actors don’t have to become Broadway stars to make a living with their acting talents. This indispensable guide shows actors how to think outside the box to seek out and take advantage of jo
All graphic designers teach, yet not all graphic designers are teachers. Teaching is a special skill requiring talent, instinct, passion, and organization. But while talent, instinct, and passion are
Advice on breaking into the modeling business, finding an agent, and building a portfolio is given in a handbook that includes practical information on modeling schools, conventions, and contests, as
What do ad agencies look for when casting TV commercials? This insider's guide, written by a former actor turned ad agency exec, has the answers. It provides step—by—step instructions to help actors u
In the 1950s, Lucille Ball couldn't even say the word “pregnant” on TV. But by the 1990s, Carrie Bradshaw and her posse could say everything there is to say about sex—and
Graphic designers will enrich their understanding of American type design and type designers with this unique and extensive reference. The fascinating history of type in America is chronicled through
Do you love the English language and its eccentricities? Do you cringe when you detect typos, misspellings, inconsistencies, poor grammar, and bad punctuation in published books and articles? Have you
This indispensable guide gives anyone with studio art training the vital tools and breadth of information they need to develop and succeed in the fine and applied arts. It covers the full spectrum of
