Mission-style architecture and furniture; popular in this country shortly after the turn of the century; was an offshoot of the 19th-century English Arts and Crafts Movement. Deploring machine-age artificiality; Mission furniture sought to blend beauty; simplicity; and utility in an organic unity. Today; Mission-style furniture is enjoying a renascence among craftspeople who admire its unpretentious charms. Among the most appealing areas of Mission craftsmanship are lamps and shades. Constructed of wood; copper; brass; and a variety of art glass; they offer delightful period ambiance for home or apartment; and a satisfying project for do-it-yourselfers. This book; an unabridged republication of a popular 1911 manual; offers eighteen complete designs for authentic Mission-style lamps and shades. Written by an expert in clear; straightforward language; this concise handbook shows you how to make droplights; reading lamps; chandeliers; desk lights; dome lamps; and other attractive lighting fixtures. No elaborate equipment is required. Most of the tools needed will be found in the average home workshop or are easily obtainable. Similarly; the materials required are inexpensive and readily available. Easy-to-follow instructions; with complete measurements; are complemented by more than 75 working drawings; diagrams; and illustrations that show you exactly how to proceed. How to Make Mission Style Lamps and Shades allows even beginners to craft authentic Mission-style lighting fixtures with surprisingly little time and effort; and a minimal outlay for materials and equipment.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Intelligent and Helpful in emotional connection...By JuliaThe introduction explains that the obscure chapter headings were for emotion connection that certain monologues have in common; so its a creative way to go about it. I thought that was a higher level helpfulness. It also says that it is wise to read the plays after interest in the excerpts. Its really intelligent; the organization and the thoughtfulness is generous to actors. Female perspectives are catigorized into universal quotes taken from used monologues and they express so much more that just comedic or dramaic catigories.15 of 17 people found the following review helpful. TypicalBy A CustomerThis book has interesting monologues to read; but as far as using it to find audition material. . .forget it. It is not clearly organized. I like monologue books that are divided into serious; comedic; etc; so I can go straight to the type of monologue I want. But this book is full of monologues with obscure chapter headings that make absolutely no sense. This is not a resourceful book. . .I would use it only for entertainment purposes; but then again; if I time for that; Id rather read the entire play; rather than an excerpt.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. something for most everyoneBy Staciefull of emotions. if youve ever gone through. ..anything. . .in your life there will be a monologue to accentuate those feelings for an audience. if nothing else the monologues themselves are quite interesting to read; so simply looking through it for a suitable monologue should be enjoyable.