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"Abataka" Book by Mary Fisher
Mary Fisher's AIDS activism has taken her around the globe. But it was Africa that "changed her," she said after visiting as part of an official delegation and then returning with her two, teenaged sons. From acres of orphans to mourning villages, Fisher breathed in the experience of AIDS in Africa. She experienced the power of ABATAKA -- a pan-African term meaning family, tribe, community, home, belonging – and channeled that power into compelling, courageous art.
Mary claimed the name ABATAKA for a book showcasing her African-inspired art works, with reflective essays on each piece. The works, she wrote, "were born in the heart of an American woman being embraced by African women. What bonded us was AIDS. Our lives had each, against our own wills, been redefined by a tiny virus we never wanted but now could not escape. These women gave me ABATAKA."
Her time in Africa left Fisher inspired and impatient. She poured her feelings into compelling, unflinching art works. And between her Africa visits, she delivered bold testimony to the U.S. House of Representatives:
"I have seen AIDS - I've seen it in Africa, in America, and in the mirror. I have looked into the eyes of a thousand orphans. I've held other mothers who want, like me, not to leave their children. I have smelled the smell of dying. And I have tasted the absolute despair of those who are defined, as I am defined, by the virus. Therefore, I have come to Washington today to ask those of you with power to make a difference..."
~ Mary Fisher
(April 5, 2000)
The agony of AIDS is the backdrop for Fisher's recent work, including pieces collected in this book. But above the grim images of wasting and death hangs the miracle of ABATAKA. Fisher's Africa-inspired quilts, sculptures and textiles give her soul a place to speak of courage, passion, integrity, hope and humor. In the end, Fisher's art stands as a compelling argument that, if we are willing, we can make a difference.
Price: $19.95
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"Angels In Our Midst" Book by Mary Fisher
Through her travels around the country as an artist and activist, Mary Fisher encountered countless people locked in life-and-death struggles against AIDS – and the indomitable, memorable individuals who provided their care. To make visible this "invisible army of compassion," Mary Fisher set out to photograph caregivers of children, women and men with HIV and AIDS. She traveled from a nursery in West Palm Beach, Florida, to the women's prison on Riker's Island; from an AIDS clinic in Birmingham, Alabama, to a Michigan food bank preparing meals for AIDS shut-ins. Moving in close, Mary captured their compelling stories. Moving in close was often difficult, she wrote: "My cameras made me feel as if I were an intruder." The result: a moving album of stories that illuminate the courage, dedication and love of caregivers, the angels in our midst.
Price: $24.95
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"My Name is Mary" Book by Mary Fisher
Child of a prominent and affluent family, mother of two sons from her marriage to a handsome artist – Mary Fisher seemed to have it all. But in 1991 her world was turned upside down by the news that her ex-husband had AIDS, and the HIV test that confirmed she, too, was infected. In an honest, inspirational memoir, Mary Fisher shares the story of her life: from a childhood scarred by divorce and alcoholism to early career successes as a TV producer and a White House aide; from the wrenching decision to reveal her HIV-positive status to the emotional events leading up to her historic speech at the 1992 Republican National Convention. "The AIDS virus is not a political creature. It does not care whether you are Democrat or Republican. It does not ask whether you are Black or White, male or female, gay or straight, young or old. Tonight I represent an AIDS community whose members have been reluctantly drafted from every segment of American society. Though I am White, and a mother, I am one with a Black infant struggling with the tubes in a Philadelphia hospital. Though I am female, and contracted this disease in marriage, and enjoy the warm support of my family, I am one with the lonely gay man sheltering a flickering candle from the cold wind of his family's rejection… HIV asks only one thing of those it attacks: Are you human? And this is the right question: Are you human?"
Price: $24.00
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"Sleep With The Angels" Book by Mary Fisher
With impassioned words from her speeches punctuated by intimate photographs, Mary Fisher offers a strategy for dealing with the AIDS epidemic: strong leadership in fighting ignorance and fear, and a public-private partnership to fund a cure. A mother of two healthy young children, she talks about the importance of family support for people with HIV/AIDS, and the future that today’s children will face unless the disease is stopped. With Fisher's voice and passion coming through on every page, this moving book delivers a much-needed message about the AIDS epidemic and what people can do to help. "Mary Fisher's journey of hope and compassion has opened door, hearts, and minds and brought a new understanding to overcome ignorance and fear of AIDS. These eloquent words and Mary Fisher's healing message are a powerful demonstration that a courageous individual can still make a difference in our society -- and what a difference she has made."~ the late Senator Edward M. Kennedy
Price: $12.95
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A Sketch in Time by Beaney & Littlejohn Book 12
Sketchbooks are an essential tool for most textile artists and they are as varied as the individuals who use them. Walk this path as Beaney and Littlejohn share their thoughts and suggestions. The best thing about this book is the disclaimer made on the first page. They say this: "There is no right or wrong way to use a sketchbook and the most useful are those that are an honest reflection of the thoughts, observations and ideas of the maker." How can you go wrong embarking on the sketch process with that freedom? Beaney and Littlejohn share copious photos of their inspirational sketchbooks with information on the processes involved.
Price: $22.99
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A Tale of Two Stitches by Beaney & Littlejohn Book 11
A Tale of Two Stitches is a great look at the use of two stitches which are favorites of Beaney and Littlejohn. First is Sorbello stitch and second is Lock stitch. Extending the boundaries of using one stitch per work can be of great value to artists. Beaney and Littlejohn do not use this technique to constrain creativity but to apply lateral thinking and encourage new ways of looking at hand stitching. Each stitch is explained in detail with excellent directions and drawings. As in all of the books in this series, there are gorgeous photographs of completed works by both authors.
Price: $22.99
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Bonding and Beyond by Beaney and Littlejohn Book 3
Bonding in terms of fabric may be briefly described as the application of one material to another by means of a fabric glue. That simple statement starts the reader on a wonderful journey. This soft cover book is the third in the series by Beaney and Littlejohn. Chapters include bonding with Bondaweb, using scraps of fabrics, layering, beading and much more. The photographs are detailed and helpful as each technique is reviewed. As in each book in the series, Beaney and Littlejohn provide a list of suppliers and additional reading sources.
Price: $22.99
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Colour Explorations by Beaney & Littlejohn Book 15
The two colors selected for review in this book are yellow and purple, complementary colors. Color influences our mood and can alter our perception of the world. The authors of Colour Explorations start with a look at yellow. From leaves in the fall to rust to banana and lemons, nature shares yellow with us in many shades. Purple comes to us in our gardens, in our pantries and at the seashore. The use of each color individually as well as combined with each other is documented in photographs and drawings.
Price: $22.99
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Connections by Beaney and Littlejohn Book 14
Connections takes a look at links, joins and networks in textiles. Chapters include lacing, decorative seams, knots, knitting and more. Beaney and Littlejohn share their extensive knowledge of stitching in this look at connections. Particularly interesting in this book is a section on organic forms. The first look is a drawing of cells within the human body. The next view is the same look translated into knitting. Then the discussion expands to show the forms knitted in cotton, knitted in wire, and then further embellished with machine sewing.
Price: $22.99
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Constructions by Beaney & Littlejohn Book 24
The theme for Book 24 is construction - from cathedrals and skyscrapers to bridges, piers, fences and stairs. Follow the path as these two authors incorporate these images into their sketches and completed art. The reader will enjoy the use of photographs of buildings as the starting place for this study. Sometimes there is not time to make a sketch - this is the time when a photograph will help remember the experience. From the photograph, Beaney and Littlejohn explain the process of creating a photo-montage and developing a larger design that incorporates many patterns.
Price: $22.99
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Conversations with Constance by Beaney and Littlejohn Book 6
Few people in the field of the visual arts could be unaware of Constance Howard's deserved reputation as the foremost pioneer of creative embroidery in Great Britain in the twentieth century. You will understand Beaney and Littlejohn's great admiration of Constance after reading this book. This lovely book walks the reader through the life of Constance Howard as she grew to learn and love the art of embroidery. From her trademark green hair to her fascinating use of stitches, Constance Howard's life will intrigue you as you follow her growth as an artist.
Price: $22.99
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Embellish & Enrich by Beaney & Littlejohn Book 20
The word embellish originates from a French word meaning to make beautiful. This book does the word justice as it delves into various methods top embellish and enrich. Beaney and Littlejohn begin with using the machine to embellish. If you are not familiar with an embellishing machine- different from a sewing machine as it has no thread- you will love this method of enriching your surfaces. Moving on in the book are discussions and photographs explaining distressing, stitches in dimensional format, gilding, beading, creating holes and layers. Sketchbook drawings are incorporated with the usual photographs, making the explanations easy to follow.
Price: $22.99
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Fibreart Montage by Judith Baker Montano
This is an amazingly beautiful book by Judith Baker Montano. It contains more than 250 pages of pictures, photos, lessons, samples, and designs that will make you want to pick up a needle and thread. Judith draws on her many years of knowledge and experience to show you how to combine quilting, embroidery and photography. The spiral bound book will inspire you to start a new project or to complete an old one.
Judith has included a stitch guide with her book, as well as instructions for painting and dyeing silk fabrics. She explains how she creates her landscape pieces as well as a review of her crazy quilting techniques. The book is an in-depth look at not only Judith's work, but that of previous students. The list of resources in the back of the book is quite thorough, making it easy to collect items necessary for use in your own projects.
Each book is signed by the author.
Price: $35.95
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Fragile Fabrics by Beaney and Littlejohn Book 23
Fragile fabrics takes a look at sheer fabrics, chiffon, tulle, silk and organdy. In addition, the use of fine threads, small stitches, soluble backing and distortion of work surfaces contributes to fragile fabrics. The delicate fabrics, open, lacy, and fragile, that have been created using the techniques in this book are incredible. From start to finish, you will read how to create this look through many methods. Beaney and Littlejohn use the machine embellisher, hand stitching, soluble fabrics, beads, netting, sheers, and other methods.
Price: $22.99
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Grids to Stitch by Beaney & Littlejohn Book 17
Grids is an invitation to look around us to find patterns in our every day world, from the supermarket to fences, cages, gardens and baskets. This is the jumping place for creating textures and designs with threads and fabrics. Once again, in this series, the photographs of work by the authors is inspiring and stimulating. From grids in soluble fabric to grids in darning stitch, this book will encourage the reader to pick up needle and thread.
Price: $22.99
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