"The book is a treasure for teachers at all levels of education -- those working directly with K-12 students as well as college and university faculty assisting teachers with the integration of an interdisciplinary art curriculum into their school plans. The balance between theory understandable to non-philosophers and extensive examples and case studies makes this volume particularly inviting for those interested in art education but intimidated by literature aimed at 'professional' philosophers." -- from my review for the Journal of Aesthetic Education, Vol. 32 (Spring 1998), pp. 97-99.

I saw James and Andrew teach at Sur la Table last fall and I thought their recipes were delicious! I remain particularly smitten by the old-fashioned brownies (with frosting!) and the gingersnaps. There are several other typical cafe recipes in here--biscotti, some tasty scones, more cookies. There aren't a ton of recipes, but every one of them is for something you already know you love--no weirdos. The book is beautiful and the recipes work--what more could you ask for? Maybe someone to make the coffee.

I have the deluxe version of this which cost me about 3 times what the regular costs here & apart from an only-1-of-these-babies-in-the-world poem about some poet geezer I never heard of [Jackson Mac Low] & 2 signatures & a little case to hold it, you are still getting the full experience w/ the standard book I can assure you. Here we have journals, poems & random rants, old & new from everyone's favourite guitar-wielding hipster geek genius. If you just want Sonic Youth lyrics, there's a few w/ Hits of Sunshine, The Ineffable Me [yes Kim sung it but he wrote it, hence the phallic references], My Arena [the b-side to the Diamond Sea which juxtaposed that big beautiful thing w/ a smartass ode to drink & drugs & the girl] + the great epic Psychic Hearts that he did w/ 1 of his other bands Male Slut. On The Loose which appears early in the book is possibly the highlight of it all, telling of coming to New York as an 18 year old in 1977, seeing the last days of Sid @ CBGB's, meeting & being scared by Lydia & finally the ultimate love of his life, Kim. Elsewhere we find chaotic odes to heroes/friends like the Boredoms, Sun Ra & Kurdt. There is also his interview w/ Patti Smith, another w/ some journalist w/ his mocking tones which could come over as quite smug. The preface/foreword strangely appear @ the end of the book from zinewriter/ punk performance artist Lisa Crystal Carver & 70s rock journo Richard Meltzer, & finally editor Byron Coley [he & Thurston are running the Ecstatic Yod music/book store now in Massachusetts]. There's a whole lot more in there & the odd archival photo too. It has the same kind of energy in it as some of the music & reminiscent of his rap in the 1991 video. He believes in what he's doing although occasionally he has his doubts [a piece in here is called 'Sick of Sonic Youth [& SY ripoffs]']. Probably not for the casual observer, but anyone who can't get enough of it will chreish this for sure. SONIK LIFE!!

Ladies and gentlemen, this is the funniest and most beautiful tribute ever made to an author! I have never seen anything like this in centuries! I think that the basic idea of the whole project is strongly related with being an Alan Moore fan, which is a thing that a lot of the autohrs involved in the book share. But there's more to it: that means that even though every contribution is not perfect, neat and amazing, love, respect and passion are always granted in every inch of this work. Every artist/writer that has participated has done its best, even in a simple way, to say: Happy birthday Mr. Moore.

If you're expecting me to cite my favourite contributions you are wrong: too many and too beautiful, and right now I can only remeber one of those that Moore will appreciate more: Will Eisner's one!

In a few words: a must-read for all Moore's fan over the globe, buy it and you won't be disappointed.

P.S.: I was almost forgetting to say that in the end of the volume there is a complete bibliography, which can be considered a stand-alone motivation to buy it.

Well written and a lot of fun! Features a nice intro about Moore; nice overviews of his work; and a pretty mean bibliography with details of the contents. Very surprised that this little book would be so informative. Not bad at all.

It is wonderful that Phaidon Press has decided to publish an art book on this lesser known Victorian artist. More a Neo-Classical Romantic artist than a Pre-Raphaelite, Albert Moore creates langerous scenes of lovely maidens clad in classical garb (often white flowing togas). For their aesthetic quality alone, the paintings by this artist are little jewels. Phaidon has produced an attractive book with scholarly text that befits the artist and his work.

This anthology by a group of Oklahoma mystery writers cleverly uses animals to help solve the various crimes. For example, Moira K. Wiley's story, "Old Mack Donald's Ghost", features an emu. One cautionary note--husbands and boyfriends don't fare too well in some of these tales so all of you men be sure to check your egos at the door!!

I really love this book - it has given me some useful information on the kinds of houses and buildings I may see all over the country - an historical education that I have wanted. And this book makes it fun & easy to learn. The illustrations are cool and the format is very helpful.

First, a word on Amos -- he may be counted among the "minor" prophets, but his significance is enormous. Amos was the first of the Hebrew prophets to put his message into writing (as far as we know). His message was revolutionary, introducing themes which are standard in the later prophets: e.g., Amos elevates social mores above ritual sacrifices (5:21-25) and transcends the narrow vision his countrymen had of the Lord as the God of Israel only (9:7). Amos's prophecies were fulfilled in a remarkable way. He was particularly remembered for predicting a major earthquake two years in advance (8:8, 1:1); he also seems to have anticipated the rise of the Assyrian empire before there was any clear evidence for it. In sum, Amos is well worth studying either in his own right or as an introduction to prophetic writings in general.

Which brings us to Paul's commentary on Amos. This book is an excellent aid to one's study of the prophet.

Like all the commentators chosen for the Hermenia series, Paul is learned: the book includes a massive bibliography, categorized into numerous areas of inquiry. Because it is a very recent work, Paul is able to take advantage of ongoing advances in scholarship. (Hermenia also publishes an older, standard commentary by Wolff, but decided it was appropriate to provide an update.) Despite Paul's erudition, the commentary is readily intelligible to readers who do not know Hebrew.

Paul is a very clear writer. He summarizes various points of view in the main text but, when he interacts with other scholars in detail, he places that information in footnotes (which are extensive). Thus the reader can follow the exegesis of the text without being unduly distracted by academic minutia, or turn to the footnotes for detailed argumentation where that is desired.

Paul is conservative in his conclusions. Notably, he defends Amos's authorship of various passages which other commentators regard as interpolations: see his excursus on the doxologies in Amos (4:13, 5:8-9, 9:5-6). He also defends the authenticity of the message of hope which concludes the book. (Other commentators believe it was added for comfort only after the people of Israel had been carried off into exile.) Preachers and teachers will particularly appreciate this aspect of Paul's commentary, since their sermons and lessons are based on the text as it is found in the Bible, not on theoretical reconstructions of it.

In sum, the commentary is highly recommended.

This book was a Godsend to me when I found a copy back at Bible College. So much of what is available on the Anabaptist movement during the Reformation is hopelessly biased from the Reformed P.O.V.. This book, however, is not only partial to its subjects, but is immensely readable and altogether inspiring. These men (and women, too) were so bold in their imitation of New Testament Christianity they were slaughtered by Catholics and statist Protestants alike.

All of these portraits are useful and informative. The story of Michael and Margaritha Sattler DEFINES Christian courage. (If you EVER get the chance, see an independent English film about them called THE RADICALS-- one of the finest Christian films ever produced.) The section devoted to Balthasar Hubmaier is worth WHATEVER you pay for this book. Hubmaier was called by William Cathcart "the greatest man of Reformation times." I am inclined to agree.

Highly recommended.