Secrets of Rusty Things: Transforming Found Objects into Art,   ISBN:B002QGSX82

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I really enjoyed reading this book. The author shares the stories that inspire his work and photos of his work in progress. This is not a how to book, but a book of inspiration.

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I was disappointed about this book. I was expecting a how to, but it is written as a dairy of how the author approaches different projects. I wouldn't recommend this book if you are looking for techniques.

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Michael de Meng has confirmed, I can never throw out another thing. The techniques and artistry of Rusty Things is an inspiration. I don't want to recreate his projects but find each technique a jumping off point.

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I was disappointed in mr. de Meng's writing. I think he is way too full of himself and am no longer a fan of his.

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I checked this book out from the library, fully expecting to enjoy and order my own copy. Boy - am I glad I did. It will NOT go into my shopping cart. The subtitle is "Transforming Found Objects in Art", which to me implies an instructional book. There MAY be some instruction here, but this book is simply too much of a chore to read.

Sure, the author may be talented. Sure - he may have some useful techniques to share. Trouble is, he apparently decided not to share them in this book. Photos are small, dark, and each is oh-so-cleverly bordered with artzy margins that take up way too much space on the page. There MAY be some interesting comments in the side bar on the right margin but it's hard to tell, as the chosen handwriting font makes them difficult to read. If you had a magnifying glass, you MAY be able to see what he's doing with the objects in the photos, but I've no patience for that and by now - I'm irritated.

It's just one more book that gets just too carried away with self-embellishment, cluttered layout, distracting backgrounds and frilly fonts to be a truly instructive source. Eye candy - that's all.