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 enlarge | Author: Gloria Page
Creator: Sharilyn Miller
Publisher: Mesa Point Publishing
Category: Book
Buy New: $20.95
New (4) Used (10) Collectible (2) from $18.86
Avg. Customer Rating:  34 reviews
Sales Rank: 872543
Media: Paperback
Pages: 280
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.7
ISBN: 0971890102
EAN: 9780971890107
ASIN: 0971890102
Publication Date: June 17, 2002
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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 Personal insight with profound experience September 21, 2005
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This book was a real surprise for me. I was expecting to read another one of the How-to books on the business of Art, but luckily, this one is different!
Right from the first page you feel like you are talking to an old friend, you have not seen for a long time. And at the first meeting, she tells you what has happened to her since the last time you did see each other. It's a very personal book, but it does at the same time offer a lot of insights into the bussines of Art.
For me personally this was very important and very mind opening, and this in not just a phrase: one day I had a call from a publisher asking me, if I would like to write a book for them. This had been a livelong dream for me, but without reading Gloria Pages' book just shortly before having this call, I am sure, my answer would not have been the " YES", that I did give them! Even during the phone call I still had Gloria's words in my ear: Go for it! My book was published in May this year. Thank you, Gloria for helping me on the way to my dreams!!
 Nothing New September 6, 2005
0 out of 9 found this review helpful
This book held nothing new for me. I was hoping for some inspiration, but, it had none.
So much more than a how-to book July 26, 2005
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
HOLY MOLY mackeroly is so much more than the typical "how to start an art business" book. I have read this book a few times now, and each time I learn something new about life and the place art has in life. Whenever I have doubts about being able to "make it" as an artist, I know I can turn to this book and Gloria's stories about her experiences will help me through. Even if you're not thinking of starting an art business, reading Gloria's accounts of her experiences will inspire you and make you feel as if you've just had a nice long chat with a good friend.
Far Beyond a Basic Business How-To... July 25, 2005
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book is an intriguing mix of basic business information and memoir. If you're interested in the standard "how to get a home-based business started" book, you'll want to look elsewhere. However, if you're interested in a book that provides realistic views on how to get started, maintain, and grow, along with heartfelt and interesting stories from an artist's life - this is the publication for you. Reading this book is like making a good friend, and if you're like me, you'll be sad to see the end come.
A Genuine Account of One Artist's Journey to Success July 21, 2005
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
As the sole proprietor of a "kitchen table" art business myself, I felt an immediate kinship with the author from the very first page. Here was someone who'd had the same doubts, fears, challenges, and passionate determination as me...except she was a little further ahead on her journey. Rather than allow the large pages full of text to daunt me, I determined to enjoy the ride at a leisurely pace, highlighter and pen in hand. My copy of this book got heavily marked up on the first read, because there is wisdom on practically every page. The author shares much about dealing with insecurities, overcoming challenges, thinking outside the box, and parlaying small successes into bigger and better ones. The information is generous and genuine...and though it's not delivered in the terse, bulleted style typical of how-to books, all it takes to get at the meat of this book is a willingness to pay attention and ponder.
There are lots of business how-to books out there, but the vast majority don't touch on the realities or needs of one-person start-ups run from the home. Ms. Page's book provides an honest view of that world and what can work for those with talent and drive should they venture into it. But more than that, this book provides an arm around the shoulder when you're fretting ("You CAN make a living from art!"), a kick in the rear when you falter ("You only go round once in life, so go for your dream!"), and a warm friendly voice in your ear when you have doubts ("If I can do it, so can you!").
Color pictures of Ms. Page's artwork would have been a welcome plus, but smart readers know that her web site is just a click away. There you can look at her gorgeous work to your heart's content. Far from just "falling in a bucket and coming out smelling like a rose," Ms. Page is a talented lady who has worked hard to develop a successful niche business in a very competitive industry. I applaud her for it and highly recommend this book to anyone who has the same aspirations.
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