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Recommended Reading

from Ray Beldner, “Sizzle: Our of the Frying Pan and Into the Fire”

Talking Art September 2004

Abbing, Hans. Why Are Artists Poor: The Exceptional Economy of the Arts,

Amsterdam: University Press, 2002.

Abbott, Susan and Webb, Barbara. Fine Art Publicity: The Complete Guide for Galleries and Artists. San Francisco: Art World Press, 1991.

Barnes, Molly. How To Get Hung: A Practical Guide For Emerging Artists. Boston: Journey Editions, 1994.

Barnet, Sylvan. A Short Guide to Writing About Art. New York: Longman, 1968.

Barrett, Terry. Criticizing Art: Understanding the Contemporary. Mountain View: Mayfield Publishing Company, 1994.

Blakeslee, Carolyn, Steis, Drew, Dougherty, Barbara. Getting the Word Out. New York: the Lyons Press, 1998.

Blakeslee, Carolyn, Steis, Drew, Dougherty, Barbara. Making a Living as an Artist. New York: the Lyons Press, 1998.

Caplin, Lee. The Business of Art. New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 1989.

Crawford, Tad. Legal Guide for the Visual Artist. New York: Allworth Press, 1989.

Doherty, Stephen M. Business Letters for Artists. New York: Watson-Guptill Publications, 1993.

Dunning, William V. Advice to Young Artists in a Postmodern Era, Syracuse, New York: Syracuse University Press, 1998.

Hickey, Dave. Air Guitar: Essays on Art and Democracy. Los Angeles: Art Issues Press, 1997

Hoover, Deborah A. Supporting Yourself as an Artist. New York: Oxford University Press, 1989.

Klayman, Toby. The Artists’ Survival Manual. New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1987.

Korza, Pam, ed. Going Public: A Field Guide to Developments in Art in Public Places. Amherst, MA: Arts Extension Service, 1988.

Lacy, Suzanne, ed. Mapping the Terrain: New Genre Public Art. Seattle, WA: Bay Press, 1995.

Lang, Cay. Taking the Leap: Building a Career as a Visual Artist. San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 1998.

Luther, Judith. For the Working Artist: Survival Guide For Artists. Los Angeles: National Network for Artist Placement, 1991.

Michels, Caroll. How to Survive and Prosper as an Artist. New York: Henry Holt and Company, 1992.

Money to Work: Grants for the Visual Artist. Washington DC: Art Resources International, 1988.

Strunk, William, White, E. B., The Elements of Style. Fourth Edition. Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 2000.