[TheForge] New Schiffer book...

[Riverbend Blacksmiths]

Thanks Mike, much appreciated!
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On Mar 13, 2007, at 8:53 AM, Mike Linn wrote:

> 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.
>
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>            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"
>
>
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