[TheForge] New Schiffer book...

[Mike Linn]

FYI....

Dear Artists:

Schiffer Publishing, Ltd., a leading publisher of art-quality reference, 
art, and design books, is calling for images for an upcoming Ironwork Today 
update. We are looking for beautiful, professional quality photography of 
your artwork in iron and interesting, engaging information about you 
(please see the Submission Form for details). All materials submitted will 
be reviewed and either a letter of acceptance will be sent or, if the 
material isn't suitable for this project, the return of the materials sent 
will be forthcoming.

What's in it for me, you ask? Well, first of all submission and inclusion 
is absolutely FREE! Your only cost for participation is a little time, 
creative writing, and professional-level photography. Contributors are also 
credited on the page with the photo caption information, the introductory 
information about themselves, as well as in listings providing each 
artist's contact information.

You can find our books in bookstores and specialty shops throughout the 
United States, in Britain, Italy, and Japan, as well as online. Our website 
has a complete listing of over 3,400 titles in print. Interested? Now check 
out that Submission Form!

For more information, please contact me!

Jeffrey B. Snyder
Schiffer Publishing
4880 Lower Valley Road, Atglen, PA 19310 USA
Ph: 610-593-1777 / Fax: 610-593-2002
www.schifferbooks.com
jeffs at schifferbooks.com


Submission Form
Ironwork Today

For each artist participating, we need:

1. Information about the artist and the ironwork. For ironwork that is part 
of an installation, a brief history of the project will be needed. Brief 
interesting anecdotes related to various pieces and installations are 
welcome here.

2. Examples of the various forms of ironwork you create, captured in any of 
the following formats: slides; digital imagery, requiring an image with 300 
dpi JPG in Adobe RGB color mode at a 4" x 6" size in the raw or fine data 
format; transparencies; or glossy 4" x 6" or larger photographs. All 
materials need to be properly identified for return once the project is 
complete. These need to be high quality images you would be proud to enter 
into any juried art show 
 considering they will be in print for some time 
to come throughout the United States, as well as in England, Italy, and 
Japan. Materials accepted for the book remain safely with the publishing 
house until the book is finished and are then returned to the contributors, 
after approximately 6 months after receipt of the final contribution.

3. Identifying the images: Accompanying each image should be information on 
each image, including the name of the artist, title of the work (as 
appropriate), media used, location of the installation as appropriate, a 
brief description of the piece or installation, size of the piece or 
installation, and any necessary courtesy line such as a photographer's 
credit line or the courtesy line of the owner of the installation as required.

4. Please remember to provide a return address so your materials may be 
returned when this project is complete and identify each image with your name.








            Mike Linn
      Artist Blacksmith
         McCalla, AL

     "Life is like a pueblo village,
when you get to the top of one ladder,
   you're at the bottom of the next"