[Jewelry making - Article 00788] - [Orchid] Books on Jewelry

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    Mindful of the good information Karen Christians gave on Tim
    McCreight's latest revision of his excellent Metalsmithing book, I
    wonder if Orchid could have a site where books are similarly
    evaluated. 

    I received two books today and neither one is in any way impressive.
    Yes I have the option to return them,and I will. One of these books
    is by an author of another book I found to be helpful and worth
    owning. I bought this one strictly on the strength of the last one.
    I am sorely disappointed. 

    I also recently bought a book that I saw one mention of
    congratulations to the author here on Orchid. The topic is of great
    interest to me and I went for it. 

    I had subsequently heard commentary on the book somewhat negative,
    and when I received my copy, I could see exactly why. I know there
    is music "Variations on a Theme," I do not expect that in a book.
    One single instruction, followed by modification, all beautifully
    illustrated, making it looks as if there is content. No there is
    not. It is like making a chocholate dough and using it in a layer
    cake, sheet cake, cupcakes, brownies, thick cookies, thin cookies,
    etc. 

    What I would like to see is a fair evaluation and a classification
    of beginner, intermediate, advanced. A revue of techniques and the
    ease of understanding them. Is the photography good, well laid out.
    Is the price fair based on the content. 

    When I received the issue of Metalsmith most have been referring to,
    I read the stinging book review and thought this reviewer did not
    find one redeeming part on which to be positive, I put it aside with
    intent of commenting in a letter to the editor. It got a bit buried
    by subsequent stuff and left my conscious mind. When all of the
    hullabaloo began, I thought I had better see what all the back and
    forth is all about. 

    I was one of those asking for a fair definition between wearable and
    non-wearable jewelry. I do not object to this issue, it clearly
    meets the needs of some, and may open the eyes of others. I will
    take a look at the maligned book, it is out of wallet range at the
    moment, but I may sit in a book store and go through it. I doubt I
    will agree with the scathing review. Nothing deserves that. 

    The books I am disappointed with, well there is something in each
    and will satisfy many, just not me, and I wish I knew that in
    advance. 

    I am not sure I am making my point, so please help me out a bit. I
    do have much of Hanuman's recommended list, those I could afford
    that is, others are a wish. 

Thanks, 
Terrie

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