Books on the business of being an artist

NOTE:  THIS LIST HAS BEEN UPDATED.  SEE THE POST ON FEB. 19, 2014.

These books may be of help if you're an artist trying to get established and have a successful career.  Most are here at Central, and can be requested and checked out.  They are listed in call number order.  This list was given out at the Dec. 18, 2013 "Central for Creative Artists" program.

GRANTS 332.0240024  Arts & Numbers, a Financial Guide for Artists, Writers, Performers & other members of the Creative Class, by Elaine Grogan Luttrell

GRANTS 700.79  Artist’s Guide to Grantwriting, by Gigi Rosenberg 

GRANTS 700.7973  Guide to Getting Arts Grants, by Ellen Liberatori

343.730787  Business and Legal Forms for Fine Artists, by Tad Crawford 

343.7307874  Business and Legal Forms for Crafters, by Tad Crawford 
346.730652  Business and Legal Forms for Graphic Designers, by Tad Crawford 
380.145  Photographer’s Market (new edition every year) 

700.23  The Business of Being an Artist, by Daniel Grant 

700.688  Art Marketing 101; An Artist’s Guide to a Successful Business Plan, 4^th edition, by Constance Smith 

700.688  Artist’s Business and Marketing Toolbox, by Neil McKenzie 
701.15  Making Art a Practice; 30 Ways to Paint a Pipe {How to be the Artist You Are}, by Cat Bennett
702.3  ART/WORK; Everything you need to know (and do) as you pursue your Art Career, by Heather Darcy Bhandari

702.3  I Just Like to Make Things; Learn the Secrets to Making Money while Staying Passionate about your Art and Craft  by Lilla Rogers
 702.3  Making it in the Art World, by Brainard Carey 

702.3  Starting your Career as an Artist, by Angie Wojak 

706  Commissioning Contemporary Art; A Handbook for Curators, Collectors, and Artists, by Louisa Buck 

706.8  Art That Pays; The Emerging Artist’s Guide to Making a Living, by Adele Slaughter 

706.8  The Profitable Artist; A Handbook for All Artists in the Performing, Literary, and Visual Arts, by Peter Cobb 

706.88  Advanced Strategies for Marketing Art; Innovative Ways to Boost your Art Career, by Constance Smith 

706.88  The Artist’s Guide to Public Art; How to Find and Win Commissions, by Ralph Mayer 

706.88  The Artist’s Guide to Selling Work, 2^nd edition, by Annabelle Ruston

706.88  Licensing Art 101, 3^rd edition, by Michael Woodward 

706.88  New Markets for Artists; How to Sell, Fund Projects, by Brainard Carey  

741.6068  The Graphic Designer's Business Survival Guide, by Lawrence J. Daniels
741.60688  Success by Design; The Essential Business Reference for Designers, by David Sherwin
741.64023  Becoming a Successful Illustrator, by Derek Brazell and Jo Davies

745.449  Artist’s and Graphic Designer’s Market (new edition every year)
746.92068  How to Start a Home-based Fashion Design Business, by Angela Wolf 

770.232  Business and legal forms for photographers, by Tad Crawford 
770.68  How to Open & Operate a Financially Succesful Photography Business, by Bryan Rose 

808.066701  Writing the Artist Statement:  Revealing the True Spirit of Your Work, by Ariane Goodwin

 

 

Great new books, including more Holiday Craft books

It's getting fairly late for creating a Christmas craft, but it's not impossible, and these books include some quick projects.  Lots of great new Art History, Theory, and Design books are coming in, too.

Reference  

Official American Numismatic Association Grading Standards for United States Coins, 7^th edition. 

Who’s Who in American Art,  2014 edition.

 

Holiday Crafts 

 

Christmas Magic; Decorative Ideas for Winter and Yuletide Patchwork  by Ingrid Perra

 

The Complete Book of Garlands, Circles, & Decorative Wreaths  by Fiona Barnett 

 

50 Knitted Gifts for Year-Round Giving; Designs for Every Season and Occasion 

 

Halloween!  Tricks, Treats, Fun & Sweets  by Morgana de Ville

 

Merry Christmas Sweaters to Knit  by Sue Stratford 

 

Modern Holiday; Deck the Halls with 18 Sewing Projects  by Amanda Murphy

 

Treasury of Holiday Crochet  by Jean Leinhauser

 

The Twelve Knits of Christmas  by Fiona Goble

 

 

Art History / Art Theory 

 

Anselm Kiefer; Memorabilia 

 

Art Parks; A Tour of America’s Sculpture Parks and Gardens 

 

Art & Queer Culture  by Catherine Lord

 

The Cloisters; Medieval Art and Architecture  by Peter Barnet

 

Ellsworth Kelly: Chatham Series  by Ann Temkin 

 

Geo  Graphic:  A Book for Map Lovers 

 

It’s Modern: The Eye and Visual Influence of Alexander Liberman 

 

Japanese Netsuke  by Julia Hutt

 

 

Architecture / Landscape Design 

 

Futurescapes; Designers for Tomorrow’s Outdoor Spaces  by Tim Richardson 

 

Gwathmey Siegel; Buildings and Projecs, 2002-2012 

 

Missouri Armories; The Guard’s Home in Architecture and History  by Robert P. Wiegers

 

 

Design / Interior Decoration / Graphics / Fashion 

 

American Elf  by James Kochalka 

 

B. Peak  by Bob Peak 

 

An Eames Primer, updated edition  by Eames Demetrios 

 

Eva Zeisel; Life, Design, and Beauty 

 

Italian Liberty Style  by Irene De Guttry 

 

Retro Furniture Classics  by Fay Sweet 

 

Sunday Comics  by Gahan Wilson 

 

Time & Place  by Steven Gambrel

 

 

Photography 

 

Canon EOS Rebel  T3i/600D for Dummies  by Julie Adair  King

 

 

Crafts / Applied Arts / How-to 

 

Amish Quilts; The Adventure Continues  by Lynn Koolish 

 

Kaffe Fassett’s Quilt Grandeur; 20 Designs from Rowan for Patchwork and Quilting 

 

Painting Flowers in Watercolour  by Fiona Peart

 

 

Antiques / Collectibles 

 

Collectibles: 20^th Century Classics 

 

Lighting:  20^th Century Classics

 

 

"Central for Creative Artists" program series

This Winter we are offering sessions for artists of all types in Central's impressive new "Creative Experience" room.  The Creative Experience is a "maker space", where people can use the latest hardware and software to make and edit videos, compose and play music, manipulate photos, and much more. 

These programs include a talk by Sue Greenberg, of St. Louis Volunteer Lawyers and Accounts for the Arts, book recommendations from specialist librarians, and an introduction to the array of technology available in the room.

The schedule is as follows, with the sessions running from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm:

Wednesday, December 18 --  Visual Artists
Wednesday, January 15 --  Writers
Wednesday, February 19 -- Musicians

These are completely free, but we would like to know how many to expect, so please let us know if you'd like to come.  Either call the Grants & Foundations Center at 314-539-0357 or e-mail the Experience staff at cexp@slpl.org.

Latest acquisitions for November

These beautiful, important, and/or fun new books have just come in; take a look!

Holiday Crafts

A Creative Christmas  by Lynette Jensen

Deco Mesh Wreaths; 14 Seasonal & Holiday Designs 

Handmade for Christmas; Easy Crafts and Creative Ideas 

Have Yourself a Very Vintage Christmas  by Susan Waggoner

Origami Holiday Decorations for Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa  by Florence Temko

Simply Modern Christmas; Fresh Quilting Patterns for the Holidays  by Cindy Lammon

 

Reference

Kovels’ Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide, 2014

Artist’s & Graphic Designer’s Market, 2014 edition

 

Art History  

Art Made from Books  by Laura Heyenga

Esherick Maloof Nakashima; Homes of the Master Wood Artisans  by Tina Skinner 

Masterpieces of Haitian Art  by Candice Russell 

Raphael; His Life and Works in 500 Images  by Susie Hodge

 

Architecture / Landscape Design 

American Home Landscapes; A Design Guide to Creating Period Garden Styles  by Denise Wiles Adams 

Chicago Skyscrapers, 1871-1934  by Thomas Leslie 

The Garden at Highgrove  by HRH Charles, Prince of Wales

 

Design / Interior Decoration / Graphics / Fashion 

The Complete Fashion Sketchbook  by Martin Dawber 

Designing with Black:  Architecture & Interiors  by Stephen Crafti 

Vintage Fashion Illustration from Harper’s Bazaar, 1930-1970 

The World According to Karl; The Wit and Wisdom of Karl Lagerfeld

 

Photography 

Digital Still Life Photography  by Steve Sint 

Seen Behind the Scene; Forty Years of Photographing on Set  by Mary Ellen Mark 

Top Travel Photo Tips from Ten Pro Photographers  by Chuck Delaney

 

Antiques / Collectibles 

North American Coins & Prices, 2014 edition 

Warman’s Jewelry Identification & Price Guide, 5^th edition 

Warman’s U. S. Coins & Currency Field Guide, 5^th edition

 

New books are here!

It's a new budget year, and new titles are starting to come in.  Take a look and enjoy!

Reference

Miller’s Antiques Encyclopedia, revised edition

 

Art History / Art Theory 

According to What?  by Ai Weiwei 

Charley Harper’s Animal Kingdom 

Emile Nolde; Artist of the Elements  by Averil King 

From Silverpoint to Silver Screen; 1950s Drawings  by Andy Warhol 

Maurice Sendak: A Celebration of the Artist and his Work, exhibit catalog of the Society of Illustrators, New York 

Pre-Raphaelites: Victorian Art and Design  by Tim Barringer

 

Architecture / Planning / Landscape Architecture 

American Ski Resort; Architecture, Style, Experience  by Margaret Supplee Smith 

Fire Island Modernist; Horace Gifford and the Architecture of Seduction  by C. B. Rawlins 

Garden on Top; Unique Ideas for Roof Gardens  by Barbara P. Meister 

The Garden Source; Inspirational Design Ideas for Gardens and Landscapes  by Andrea Jones 

Grand Hotel; Redesigning Modern Life 

Legendary Homes of the Minneapolis Lakes 

Lifelong Landscape Design  by Mary Palmer Dargan 

Unassisted Living; Ageless Homes for Later Life  by Wid Chapman

 

Design / Interior Decoration / Graphics / Fashion 

Habitually Chic:  Creativity at Work  by Heather Clawson 

Living Color; A Designers Works Magic with Traditional Interiors  by Gary McBournie 

Logo Creed; The Mystery, Magic, and Method Behind Designing Great Logos  by Bill Gardner 

Pattern:  100 Fashion Designers, 10 Curators

 

Photography 

Digital Photography Masterclass  by Tom Ang 

Street Fashion Photography  by J. T. Tran

 

Crafts / Applied Arts / How-to 

Arts and Crafts Embroidery  by Laura Euler

 

Antiques / Collectibles 

American Indian Baskets; Building and Caring for a Collection  by William A. and Sandra P. Turnbaugh 

Antique Photographica 

Elegant Glass; Early, Depression, and Beyond  by Debbie and Randy Coe

 

Holiday craft books!

Have some fun and make some memories using these brand-new books.  More are on order; just search keywords "crafts" and the name of the holiday to find them.

Artful Halloween; 31 Frightfully Elegant Projects  by Susan Wasinger

Extreme Pumpkin Carving  by Vic Hood

Glitterville’s Handmade Halloween  by Stephen Brown

Halloween with Matthew Mead; Style made Shockingly Simple  by Matthew Mead

Spooky & Bright; 101 Halloween Ideas

 

Best of Christmas Ideas (Better Homes & Gardens) 

Christmas Arrangements by Daniel Santamaria  by Daniel Santamaria 

Christmas Countdown; 5 Advent Calendars (Cross Stitch) 

Christmas is Coming; Applique Quilt Patterns  by Cheryl Almgren Taylor 

Creative Christmas Tree Decorations  by Carolyn Bell 

Cross Stitched Cards for the Holidays 

Holiday Cheer Quilts 

Knit Christmas Stockings 

Quick Christmas Gifts; 25 Designs for Perfect Presents (Cross Stitch) 

Scandinavian Christmas Stockings  by Mette Handberg 

Wreaths for All Seasons  by James T. Farmer

UPDATE:   

A Creative Christmas  by Lynette Jensen

Deco Mesh Wreaths; 14 Seasonal& Holiday Designs 

Handmade for Christmas; Easy Crafts and Creative Ideas 

Have Yourself a Very Vintage Christmas  by Susan Waggoner

Origami Holiday Decorations for Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa  by Florence Temko

Simply Modern Christmas; Fresh Quilting Patterns for the Holidays  by Cindy Lammon

Other SLPL blogs

Besides his one, St. Louis Public Library staff maintains several other helpful blogs.  Click here to see the list of them on the SLPL website:  http://www.slpl.org/slpl/library/blogs.asp

Latest acquisitions

School has started, the weather is cooler, and the Cardinals are chasing the pennant...Fall in St. Louis.  Enjoy all these things and more while browsing our newest art and craft books:

Reference 

 

Capricious Fancy; Draping and Curtaining the Historic Interior  by Gail Caskey Winkler 

Graphis Photography Annual, 2013 

Robert Motherwell: A Catalogue Raisonné, 1941—1991 

Art History / Art Theory 

Angels, Demons, and Savages; Pollock, Ossorio, Dubuffet  by Klaus Ottmann 

 

A Bigger Splash; Painting after Performance edited by Catherine Wood

Great and Mighty Things; Outsider Art from the…Bonovitz Collection 

An Illustrated History of Islamic Art & Design  

Paula Modersohn-Becker; The First Modern Woman Artist  by Diane Radycki 

They Seek a City: Chicago and the Art of Migration, 1910--1950  by Sarah Kelly Oehler

 

Architecture / Planning / Landscape Architecture 

Almanac of Architecture & Design,  2013 

Buildings of Texas: Central, South, and Gulf Coast  published by the Society of Architectural Historians 

Forgotten Landmarks of Detroit  by Dan Austin 

Paddington Station; its History and Architecture  by Steven Brindle

 

Photography

The Handbook of Bird Photography  by Markus Varesvuo 

The Photograph; Composition and Color Design  by Harald Mante

 

Crafts / Applied Arts / How-to 

A Masterclass in Drawing & Painting Animals  by Jonathan Truss 

Paper to Petal; 75 Whimsical Paper Flowers  by Rebecca Thuss 

Pastel Basics  by Alain Picard 

‘Tis the Autumn Season: Fall Quilts and Decorating Projects  by Jeanne Large

 

August's acquisitions

As in July, just a few books are coming in because we are nearing the end of our budget year, and our budget allocation.  But do take a look at these great new titles:

Reference

American Self-Taught Art  by Florence Laffal

Graphis Poster Annual 2013

 

Art History / Art Theory 

Alexandre Cabanel; The Tradition of Beauty, exhibit catalog of the Wallraf-Richartz Museum 

Awash in Color; French and Japanese Prints  by Chelsea Foxwell 

Becoming Picasso: Paris 1901,  exhibit catalog of the Courtauld Gallery 

The Essential Robert Indiana, exhibit catalog of the Indianapolis Museum of Art 

Fish in Art  by Christine E. Jackson 

Girl with a Pearl Earring; Dutch Paintings from the Mauritzhuis 

James Turrell; A Retrospective, exhibit catalog of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art 

Richard Artschwager!, exhibit catalog of the Whitney Museum of American Art 

Unrivaled Splendor; The Kimiko and John Powers Collection of Japanese Art, catalog of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston 

Vitamin Green  by Sara Goldsmith 

Yoko Ono: Half-a-Wind Show, A Retrospective,  catalog of the Schirn Kunstahalle Frankfurt

 

Architecture / Planning / Landscape Architecture 

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston  by Norman Foster 

White Cube, Green Maze: New Art Landscapes  by Raymund Ryan

 

Design / Interior Decoration / Graphics / Fashion 

American Decoration  by Thomas Jayne 

Art Deco Tiles  by Hans van Lemmen 

Graphic design + Architecture: A 20^th Century History  by Richard Poulin 

Modern Living Accessories: 100 Years of Design

 

Photography 

Start your own Photography Business  by Charlene Davis

 

Crafts / Applied Art / How-to Books 

Block Printing; Techniques for Linoleum and Wood 

Enameling  by Connie Wagner 

Encyclopedia of Pastel Techniques  by Judy Martin 

Pastels  by David Sanmiguel 

Patchwork for Beginners  by Sue Prichard

Updates for July

The stream of new books has thinned somewhat this summer, as we end our budget year.  But take a look at these nice titles that did arrive in July!

Also, remember that parking downtown is no longer free on Saturdays.  Starting this past week, meters are being checked and tickets are being given (until 7:00 pm, that is.)  Tickets are $10.00, so do be careful.

Reference

Official Blackbook Price Guide to United States Coins, 2014 ed.

Official Blackbook Price Guide to United States Paper Money, 2014 ed.

 

Art History / Art Theory 

Georges Braque and the Cubist Still Life, exhibit catalog from the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum 

Provenance: An Alternate History of Art  by Gail Feigenbaum

 

Architecture / Planning / Landscape Architecture 

Albert Speer: Architecture 1932 – 1942  by Leon Krier 

Digital Landscape Architecture Now  by Nadia Amoroso 

Handmade Houses; A Century of Earth-Friendly Home Design  by Richard Olsen 

Lincoln Center Inside Out  by Diller, Scofidio + Renfro 

Overdrive; L.A. Constructs the Future, 1940-1990 

Nurturing Dreams: Collected Essays  by  Fumihiko Maki 

Quiet Beauty: The Japanese Gardens of North America  by Kendall H. Brown

 

Design / Interior Decoration / Graphics / Fashion 

Magni Modernism  by James Magni 

Paris Street Style; A Guide to Effortless Chic  by Isabelle Thomas 

Sourcebook of Contemporary Jewelry Design  by Natalio Martin Arroyo

 

Photography 

The Bitter Years; Edward Steichen and the Farm Security Administration Photographs 

Bryan Peterson’s Exposure Solutions 

Candida Hofer: Haus Ludwig 

Color Rush: American Color Photography from Stieglitz to Sherman  by Katherine Bussard 

Light Right; Learn How to Create Images, Set up a Studio and Launch your Photography Career  by Joe Lavine 

Michael Freeman’s Photo School Fundamentals  

The New Art of Photographing Nature  by Art Wolfe

 

Crafts / Applied Arts / How-to Books 

American Sampler Designs  by Dolores M. Andrew 

Contemporary Papier Maché  by Gilat Nadivi 

Doodle Stitching: Embroidery & Beyond  by Aimee Ray 

Non-toxic Printmaking  by Mark Graver 

Old Time Whittling  by Keith Randich 

Practical Handbook of Color for Artists 

Your Artist’s Brain; Use the Right Side of your Brain  by Carl Purcell

 

Antiques / Collectibles 

Carpets from Islamic Lands  by Friedrich Spuhler