This monumental collection contains over 350 royalty-free illustrations of every conceivable activity concerned with the preparation and consumption of food and drink. Jim Harter; well-known commercial designer and collagist; has selected the most versatile and eye-catching material; mainly from rare nineteenth-century sources. These fine line drawings; reproduced sharply and clearly; comprise the most extensive and economical source of design material available.From the dining car of the Orient Express to the kitchen of an average family breakfasting at home; exotic and ordinary dining is shown in countries all over the world. There are rajahs dining in their palaces; cavemen squatting and eating with their hands; Romans feasting; wealthy families dining in elegant restaurants; public kitchens; servants; children eating; court scenes; Christmas dinners; dinner parties; individuals dining; banquets and cooks preparing meals; camping; and shopping.Not only are there activity scenes but also dozens of individual illustrations depict food; servers; and cooking utensils. A sampling includes: Exotic cakes and desserts; fish; melons; oranges; berries; grapes; artichokes; rhubarb; leeks; pumpkins; pigs; and turkeys
#2057677 in eBooks 2012-12-03 2012-11-05File Name: B00A73AQ5Y
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. First of its kind; and hopefully not the lastBy CembalistaThis is one of the only books available on this subject; and covers it quite well. Many coaches will have learned most of these techniques and ideas from the real world; but it is an excellent resource for those entering the field. It is also an excellent resource for singers; who can learn how to get more out of their coachings by reading what Montgomery has to offer. Hopefully this book is the start of more resources of this sort; providing a link between what has been a largely aural and oral tradition of performance and coaching.15 of 16 people found the following review helpful. A Delightful; Easy to Read and Well-Limned TreasureBy jamie johnsI highly recommend this book to anyone who works with professional opera singers on a regular basis. I have a degree in accompanying and have been working in the opera/musical theater world for over 12 years but still this little book covered essential information that I have not encountered anywhere else. It is also a great assurance to the coach who may feel overwhelmed by this unwieldy profession. Immediately after reading this book; I found my coaching techniques to be refined and I was more confident about exactly what I should (and should not) be saying to singers in my coachings with them. Im also in the position of hiring pianists for staging rehearsals and I wish that all aspiring "repetiteurs" would read this book as well. It thouroughly examines what is expected of the pianist in this unique and sometimes frustrating role. Kudos to Mr. Montgomery for taking some of the mystery out of this mysterious career path. The book is heavier on considerations than on techniques; so perhaps some day a follow-up book could be written (that of course would be a much larger tome) with more specific ideas on how to guide singers to their goals. In the mean time; no book I know will serve the coach/accompanist better in dealing with the challanges of this wonky gig. Mr. Montgomery deserves praise for turning many a gladdening and humorous phrase in a book that could have otherwise been drier than Grout!14 of 15 people found the following review helpful. Not really a review.By Alan MontgomeryI cant write a review of this since I wrote the book itself. But Ill also mention; adding to the above description; that there is much food for thought for singers; conductors; directors; and chorus masters. "Techniques" may refer to ways an opera coach rehearses; but "Considerations" delves into the stylistic aspects of each composer or composition group and what makes one group different from another. There is a rather complete list of vocal Fachs at the end; including many roles omitted in similar lists elsewhere. A "Preferred Edition" section is also part of the Appendix.As to the number of stars - you think Im going to give it less than that?