KENNEDY KING COLLECTS A COLLECTION OF STUDENTS’ COLLECTIONS.
CEDRIC BARKSDALE HEIDI BARBOSA TARIK CAUSAY ELIZABETH CONDE KENON McKISSACK YVONNE WALKER
Kennedy-King Collects
A collection of students’ collections. A publication of the Spring 2016 Kennedy-King College VIS COM 101 Publication Design class.
by Yvonne Walker Kenon McKissack Elizabeth Conde Tarik Causay Glenn Canigiani, instructor Heidi Barbosa Cedric Barksdale
TABLE OF CONTENTS A Great Collection of Books
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Pins, Pins & More Pins
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Doors
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My Comic Book Collection
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Cool Collectibles and Antiques by Cedric Barksdale
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My Hats
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Colophon
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by Yvonne Walker
by Kenon McKissack
by Elizabeth Conde
by Tarik Causay
by Heidi Barbosa
A GREAT COLLECTION OF
BOOKS by Yvonne Walker
A GREAT COLLECTION OF BOOKS
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A major factor in collecting books is the subject matter. I like to exercise my brain by reading controversial issues. Also, the cover’s design can attract my attention. Watching a great movie can lead to finding the book that inspired the director.
always loved reading and used to frequent the library. Neighbors, friends and relatives gave books for presents since they knew that I liked to read. Most of the books disappeared over the years, and a new collection evolved later.
When the collection started again, there were only two books: Webster’s New World Dictionary and The Lexicon Webster’s Dictionary. They were used to compare meaning of words, places of origin, correct pronunciation and parts of speech. Then a set of encyclopedias was added. Two other sets were purchased later. Textbooks that were not returned for cash and, of course, books given as presents were kept. After years of accumulating books, there are well over 1,000 books in the library. They are in crates, boxes and some on book shelves The books are kept for future reference. I could remember information that had been previously read but could no longer retrieve the detailed information from on-line or at the library. The information in older books can complete or enhance a project. They are easily accessible from my personal library when researching or when visitors stop by and would like to read. Often people reading books are surprised at the variety of books available. In stead of selecting one and reading it, they usually will browse to find new ones and subject matters of interest.
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I am so thankful to have grown up in an era where books are so readily available. It doesn’t matter what ones social status, anyone can have access to books of their choosing. Books can pop up just about anywhere. People even tire of them and throw them away, and I have gotten some from the trash. Today, many people read e-books, including myself. However, in order to keep a copy that is not electronic, it requires spending money for ink and paper. The cost to print could be more expensive than bound books, and they will not have the professional finish. I prefer to have regular books in my library. A great collection is to my advantage. Not only does my knowledge increase through reading, the books are used for the future. There are many places to buy books: Alibris (online)
Books-a-Million
Amazon (online)
Life Way Books
Barnes & Noble
Powells
Book Fairs
Public Libraries
HEALTH IS WEALTH
This book is divided into four sections: h is for health, j is for juices, s is for smoothies, b is for boosters. The juices give energy. Most of the juices and smoothies are made with fruit and an herb or two added. Only 9 of the 173 pages are dedicated to vegetable juicing. It starts with, get ready for juicing, what is so great about juicing, what can juice do for you, and how it is done. A list of super-food fruit and super-food vegetables are included and how to follow the juice rainbow for better health I had problems with my health for many years. Several ladies from church taught me how to get rid of the ailments. The first thing taught was to change my eating habits through healthy food and juicing would have to be done.
The Brain is a book from the Reader’s Digest series, Your Body Your Health. The series concentrates on the parts of the body and how they function. This book is divided into three sections: How your brain works, Brain-healthy living, and What happens when things go wrong. Illustrations are shown. Even the world’s best brain surgeons cannot detect many things that are transpiring inside the brain. They can see the physical components but are still unsure how this part of the nervous system works. Our brain has billions of cells. 90% is made of glial and 10% neuron cells. Signals are sent and received from the brain to the nervous system through electro-chemicals.
Killing Cancer was bought to give to my sister-in-law. Her cancer had been in remission, but returned. In an effort to help her, my mother brought her the largest basket of organic fruit available. When she refused to eat the fruit because she said she had food, I just kept the book. I had already read it. Jason Winters wrote the book after finding out that he had cancer. He had a big lump on the side of his neck. After going to the health food store and buying peach tree seeds, the lump began to disappear. He went back and the seeds had been removed from the shelf by the Canadian government. The solution was found as a result of his travels and he was healed. Anyone can get results.
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HISTORY BOOKS Afro-American History: Primary Sources written by Thomas R. Frazier was purchased at a Black history conference. This shorter version is more than enough to understand the ramifications of being put in chains and brought to an unknown country. It starts with and ex-slave describing everything he went through after being captured in Africa. Then continues with how they live until the day of emancipation, and into the civil rights movement. My interest in history developed after taking a class in American history. This study guide was purchased for additional information. America covers topics about the collision of cultures, England and her colonies, colonial ways of life, imperial perspective, empire to independence, the American revolution, shaping a federal union, the Civil War and the old south. A chart of immigration to America from various countries is provided. Black Stars in Orbit, NASA’s African American Astronauts was written by Khephra Burns and William Miles. The cover drew my attention while at the bookstore. The book was inspired from Kephra Burns’ father being a Tuskegee Airman and his mother being the first black woman pilot in the U.S. However, the book focuses on outer space, and especially Ron McNair, who died in the Challenger in 1986 when it exploded. The first time I went to Washington DC for a meeting, this book was looking at me ready to be purchased. U.S. Constitution for Everyone was originally written in 1987 to commemorate the bicentennial. It was revised after 1992. It lists and explains Articles 1 through 7 and the 27 Amendments. 13 colonies were formed but were in such disarray that it became detrimental for them to unite into one government. 10 Book Collection
COMPUTER BOOKS
An Introduction to Computers and Information Processing was my first computer college text book. It was kept as a memento. My friend wanted to go to Northwestern Business College. She asked several people to join her. After registering, she decided not to go, but I decided to continue. Topics covers are The Impact of Computers on Society, The Role of Data Processing in Business, The Processing of Data by Computer, Common Input/Output Media, Magnetic Tape and Disk, Terminal and Data Communications, Specialized Equipment, Computer Systems: with a focus on mini and micros, A Guide to Application Software, Tools for Specifying Program Logic, Programming in BASIC, Systems Software, Systems Analysis and Design, and Management Info Systems.
This book by Ron White was seen and purchased from Borders. The picture on the cover drew my attention. It is easy to see why it became a national best seller.
This book was purchased prior to taking a class at Harold Washington downtown. However, the class was canceled due to lack of student enrollment. I kept the book.
It starts with basic information and continues forward into detailed subjects: Boot-Up Process, How Hardware and Software Work Together, Microchips, Data Storage, Input/Output Devices, Multimedia, How the Internet Works, and How Printers Work.
One year later, after getting laid off from work, the book was used as a reference when taking Dreamweaver. There are things in HTML (hypertext markup language) from the Shelly Cashman Series, that were not in the class room text book.
A few years later, I took a twoyear correspondence course on repairing PCs. How Computers Work was detrimental to the study since it was so detailed and broke every section down step by step.
The author starts with the history and adds additional information in each chapter. She focuses on the world wide web, Internet service providers, websites, web browsers and website types.
Even though things have changed in the computer world, the foundation has remained the same, technicians build on past systems.
I realized how beneficial it would have been to have taken this class prior to taking web design classes. It would have been a breeze.
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TEXT BOOKS The American Psychological Association wrote this manual. Originally, in 1928, editors and business managers got together to form this book. It is the 5th edition since that time. It was written for them to be consistent in their writings. Today, students can reap the benefits of such concise and detailed information. There are more than 10 million copies in circulation. Publication Manual has 412 pages of information. The contents include 9 topics, along with charts and graphs for a clearer understanding of the subject. Schaum’s Outline Series Theory and Problems of College algebra by Murray R. Spiegel was purchased from a local bookstore. It helped explain procedures clearer than the original text book. The book covers fundamental operations with algebraic expressions, factoring, fractions, exponents, radicals, equations in general, functions and graphs, the binomial theorem, logarithms, and probability. In the days before the Internet, this was the best solution. Dressmaking and Design is a correspondence class. A advertisement in the mail became of interest because along with the course and other material, upon completion a new sewing machine was included. At ten years old, I learned to sew. My mother was a seamstress and needed help. When she mentioned pay, I was up for the challenge. The two year program was completed in six months. There were useful tips that could be used in the future, so the information was kept. Writing with a Thesis is one of my oldest text books from college courses. There are 10 chapters: The Persuasive Principle, Examples, Process, Comparison and Contrast, Cause and Effect, Division and Classification, Definition, Description,Narration and Argumentation. Examples a session in the book was my favorite since I had just taken a sailing class on Lake Michigan. He used “Adrift on a Sea of Words”. It named 26 parts of a ship describing how the name does not mean what it describes: a pulley is called a block, but it does not block anything. 12 Book Collection
NOVELS
This book entitled “Entertaining� was purchased from a used bookstore for $2. It was of interest because of the author Elizabeth L. Post. Her grandmother-in-law, Emily Post, wrote articles that appeared in the newspaper. The info from the articles was put together and made into a series Entertaining answers most questions that people ask when having dinner parties or other parties where people giving the events appear as though they know proper etiquette. It is a good reference book to keep for the future. The contents list: party planning, invitations and replies, dinner parties, table and place settings, how to serve at dinner, buffets, luncheons and cocktail parties, other entertaining occasions, obligations of guests and hosts and entertaining for business.
After seeing the movie Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, I was compelled to buy the book. The book gives more details and it is easier to follow than the film since it is slower paced. John le Carre, the author, is an excellent espionage writer. There are so many twists and turns that it makes it hard to figure who did what. There are thirty-nine chapters full of excitement and suspense. The name originated from the Oxford Dictionary on children nursery rhymes. It is recited as follows: Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor, Richman, Poorman, Beggarman, Thief. The author worked for the British Army Intelligence and could incorporate information from prior experiences in his stories.
Brother Frank’s Gospel Hour is a book of short stories. The book was given to me. I never would have brought the book, but it is worth buying. W.P. Kinsella, the author, is from Canada and of Irish decent. In this book, he sets the stage for the stories from the Cree Indian reserve. He makes fun of different characters and the book is filled with humor. There are eleven short stories. The main characters are Silas Ermineskin and his partner Frank Fencepost. They set out trying to get a job. Frank is the first to get hired. He has the gift of gab and can persuade anyone to do anything. The boss hired him to be a supervisor and unbeknown to the boss, Frank had no experience. He explains to Silas, his friend how he will get by without the knowledge.
RELIGION We took a tour at the Creation Evidence Museum and Archaeological Excavations while in Dallas. The book was purchased from the museum, and has some of the same information in the tour. It begins by showing how the theory of organic evolution is invalid. Then explains how the solar system was recently created and not for as long as believed. The archaeological finds prove there was a major flood, and that men lived during the time as dinosaurs. They have foot prints of men in rocks inside their tracks. When working at Dechant & Hughes Publishing as a temporary, the manager, Ingrid gave me this book. The book explains the views of how people see God. It compares the difference between people who know one another in passing and those who have a closer relationship. Also, how God wants us to see. Chip Ingram, the author, studies the seven attributes of God: his goodness, sovereignty, holiness, wisdom, justice, love and faithfulness. Zola Levitt, was a great teacher. He wrote Seven Feasts of Israel. After seeing him on television, this book was ordered. The book is based on Leviticus 23. These instructions were given to Moses when he was on Mount Sinai for 40 days. They were to be observed yearly: Passover, Unleavened Bread, First Fruits, Pentecost, Trumpets, Tabernacles and the Day of Atonement. These guidelines assisted the children of Israel in following His plans for their lives. When they were obeyed them great things happened including miracles. When browsing through a bookstore, the title caught my attention since I always love a challenge. So, of course, it was purchased. Jerome Agel wrote this book to challenge peoples understanding of the bible. It has multiple choices questions, word search puzzles, fill in the blanks, true and false questions and crossword puzzles. There are 155 pages. The topics include: number and dates, who’s who, decisions that shaped history, prophecies, promises, commandments, sins and curses, places where time passed by, miracles and the supernatural. 14  Book Collection
GARDENING
Jeff Gillman, the author of The Truth About Organic Gardening wrote this book for people to know what will work and what doesn’t, and the reason why.
Pests gives detailed information how to start with a healthy, balanced soil, outwitting insects, insect identification, insect control and wildlife in the garden.
The book concentrates on old wives tales that have been handed down through the centuries, and focuses on misconceptions to help the gardener select the correct fertilizer, soil, drainage for water, biostimulants, insecticides, fungicides and disease control agents, herbicides, pesticides, protectants and concoctions to avoid.
I have had several gardens, but the thing that bothers me the most are snakes. Never have I seen one in a garden. While walking in the country one came right in front of me. He was given the right-of-way as
An example, using beer to get rid of slugs in a garden is very common. A bowl with beer should be put close to the plants. If the slug is attracted to the beer, he will fall in and drown. However, he might not get far enough, and take a few sips and go toward the plants. A person should just drink the beer.
“Snakes have a bad reputation that is largely undeserved. Because of this, thousands of harmless and beneficial snakes are brutally slaughtered. ” I hollered for help. The snake came from the garden. Since I could not tell the difference, to me, he was harmful.
One in a series of Reader’s Digest Plants. This book was ordered via mail after receiving an advertisement. Success with House Plants tells the reader how to appreciate house plants, using them indoors, the A-Z Guide to house plants and caring for House Plants. The plants are distinguished by their shapes and colors. Latin names are given for each variety. After not being to happy about killing several plants, it was good to have this book. The book would always be referred to before purchasing a plant. I no longer had to just go by the stick with instructions that describes how to take care of the plant. The first ficus Benjamina known as the weeping fig tree, cried itself to death. The next one lived. Book Collection 15
COOKBOOKS Vegetarian by Linda Frazier was bought not long after I stopped eating all sorts of animals. Perhaps it would give lots of recipes to cook. The introduction gives history explains the healthy benefits of being a vegetarian and a phrase “you are what you eat”. Eight pages consist of detailed lists for fresh vegetables, dairy products, beans, peas and lentils, spices, herbs, bottled and canned goods and dry goods. Recipes include soups, appetizers, salads, side dishes, light lunches, supper and special occasions. The food on the cover of All-Time Favorite Recipes by Better Homes and Gardens, caught my eye. I must have been hungry that day. There is a collection of 1,007 recipes. The book has 461 pages with recipes that include meat, fish, and poultry, casserole dishes, barbecue meats, vegetable dishes, salad favorites, bread specialties and a dessert collection. The pictures are limited since there are three or four recipes per page, but the pictures available make the dishes look delicious and will make you want to make the dish.. Gluten-Free Artisan Bread by Dr. Jeff Hertzberg and Zoe Francois caught my eye since it is better for me to eat gluten-free bread. I used to bake bread and eat the whole loaf along with a big block of unhealthy cheese. This book gives alternative flours to use. Rice flour is mainly used but almond flour, cornmeal, sorghum, tapioca flour, millet, teff flour, xanthan gum, ground psyllium husk, guar gum, oats, commercial gluten-free flour blends and potato starch are good. Now nearly everyone can enjoy homemade bread without gluten. A well known chef, Daniel Ahern and his wife wrote Gluten-Free Girl and the Chef. He started cooking gluten-free food after getting married. People with Celiac disease, like Shauna Ahern, cannot tolerate grains with gluten such as wheat, barley and rye. Personally, those grains bother my sinuses. If they are eaten sparingly it is not a problem. I would rather have wheat and dairy more than any foods, but from eating them too often, my sinuses rebelled..
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ACTIVITIES
I saw this book at Border’s Bookstore. Since the only books at home about horses were novels that inspired directors to make movies, like Secretariat and Sea Biscuit, or Equestrian magazines, this book was purchased. Jane Burton wrote Horses for the Colour Nature Library. She starts with the history, but states no one knows exactly when they were tamed. Men from the Stone Age hunted them for food. Horses have had many more uses: war, agricultural labor, racing, rodeos, fox hunting, pulling carts with heavy loads or carriages, chariots and for pleasure riding. One of my favorite sports is horseback riding. My love of riding horses began at 9 years old. After riding for many years, I took English riding classes, but western style is my favorite.
This book was purchased at a picture frame convention in St. Louis where I took several classes to learn how to frame pictures.
Windsurfing Funboard Handbook by Clive Boden and Angus Chater was given as a present from my friend Laraine.
There is an introduction and eight steps to completing a project: measurements and proportions, choosing colors for the mats and frame, choosing material and equipment, preparing materials, cutting mat windows, mounting, assembling frames and glazing, installing and hanging framed art.
I had just finished taking classes at Wolf Lake, and even though she did not take the classes, she brought the book as a present. This is a great sport for those living in a warmer climate. Chicago weather only allows a short season each year where this can be done.
It helped to enforce what was learned from the classes along with additional information not given in the classes.
The book tells the history of windsurfing. It began in the late 1960s, and has advanced further than any water sport in such a short period of time. Also it gives basic sailing techniques, explains how funboard works with sails, the competitions, how to build a funboard.
At times, I go to resale shops and buy older, wooden frames that I refurbish or clean, and place lithographs or art work into along with matting. They are In the future, my plans are to given away to people as gifts. use this book again.
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Pins Pins Pins & re o M
by Kenon McKissack
What Are Lapel Pins?
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that would have remained
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thrift shops and boutiques, like
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the Belmont Army Surplus. The
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children. I’ll try to make
junior year of high school when
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reasons I’ve been drawn to
portray my life experience
my clothing as a way to stand
pins. Often times they’ve taken
better than I can in the case
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me out of my comfort zone
I lose my mind to old age.
I started to collect them my
always preferred a personalized touch to my look. Pins were the perfect way to accomplish that on my tight budget. The first pin I ever owned was from the ’69 Woodstock concert, I wound up selling it after a while to collect newer different pins. I like rare, expressive pins. Most of the pins I own reflect things that I believe in, or enjoy. They either say things I would say, but shouldn’t say out
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A BRIEF HISTORY Chinese fired enamelware is among the most recognizable of all enameled designs. The Chinese advanced enameling techniques and then used them to create stunning pins. In the early twenty-first century, pairs of large, worked-silver clasps are used by women of nomadic groups in North Africa.
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OF LAPEL PINS
Boutonnières, a floral decoration worn by men, were worn before lapel pins became popular.
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Lapel pins as we know them today likely come from the decorative enameled objects found in both ancient and modern societies. Lapel pins can be ornamental or can indicate a wearer’s affiliation with an organization or cause.
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Pins come in all shapes and sizes.There are all kinds of pins for everyone all ages Pins have become global symbols of party
affiliation, group membership, and fan loyalty.
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BLACK/GOLD ROSE: This pin
came in a set with a white and silver rose. It is one of my newest additions. I like this pin because it is elegant. I wear it on special occasions that require me to dress up.
Kennedy-King Achievement:
I like this pin because it was given to me by close friend. It's a symbol for academic achievement from the institution I currently attend. It reminds me where I started and how far I've come.
Oh S**t: What’s not to love
about this pin? Whenever anyone notices me wearing it they usually have to read it aloud.
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Vintage pins on display. You don’t have to be a collector to enjoy pins. Stop in a shop and pick some up.
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D O O R S
E L I Z A B E T H
C O N D E
Photo Collection of Doors
Have you ever wondered if doors have feelings? Have you ever thought that maybe a door has a story of its own? They are numerous factors that contribute to the appearance of neighborhoods. One, for example, is doors. The characteristics and personality of every 32
door are highly significant because they are the face of every home, business, locker, etc. Doors fascinate me for many reasons. One, because most people ignore them, but to anyone who lives or works there, this is their daily portal into another slice of their life. For many of these doors, I wondered: who lives there? What are they like? What does this particular door say or not say about them?
For fun, I take photos of interesting doors so I can better appreciate the impressive architecture and design of each one. My collection is taking photographs of beautiful doors. One of the many reasons why doors are simply important is that we use them every day. Weather for access, privacy, safety or emergency they are essential to our daily routines. In reality, most people fail to notice the unique designs and workmanship when interacting with doors. For this reason, I like to take pictures of the ones I like so I can later examine and better appreciate their uniqueness.
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Until this day, I have not had the pleasure of finding a scenescape or a bifold patio door. The bifold patio door provides more flexibility and convenience so you can enjoy outdoor living at its finest. Panels can travel to one side or open in the middle. Tracks can be straight, meet at 90-degree corner, or curve, adding 34
design flexibility. Capturing a photo at different angles, close and open is something I’ve been waiting for a while. One of the biggest concerns for an unusual collector as myself is not being able to complete a series of photographs according to their particular design.
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Doors are like people to me; they have a personality or a unique charm that pushes me to reach quickly for my camera. For example, some enthusiasts handcraft their own or import them from different countries, to give their home a unique and vibrant edge. Not only does it bring attention to 36
their home but it makes the neighborhood stand out. Another way to create a unique collection is by reaching out to your friends, family, and co-workers for any old photographs that they might have taken by accident. You would not believe how many photos are taken by mistake, and include stunning doors.
Knowing details about the photographs adds value to my collection. Many designs are real works of art that enhance a facade. They may consist of wood, iron, or plastic and decorative elements such as glass, color, wrought-iron grilles, and hinge straps. Also, advanced features such as keypads, motorized pulleys, sensors, biometric scanners, and wireless security have become the new trend in today’s industry. Nevertheless, finding interesting doors is quite a journey because it requires patience and lots of walking. Without the uniqueness of doors, everything would look the same, and possibly cause confusion in case of emergencies.
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QUICK FACTS "A RED CHURCH DOOR REPRESENTS PASSOVER AND IS A SYMBOL OF SANCTUARY AND SAFETY. WHILE THEY CAN BE FOUND THROUGHOUT THE WORLD, THERE IS A PARTICULARLY LARGE CONCENTRATION OF RED CHURCH DOORS IN PHILADELPHIA."
"PHILADELPHIA INVENTOR THEOPHILUS VAN KANNEL RECEIVED THE FIRST U.S. PATENT FOR THE REVOLVING DOOR IN 1888."
"IT IS THOUGHT THAT THE FIRST EVER AUTOMATED DOOR WAS INVENTED IN THE FIRST CENTURY AD IN ALEXANDRIA BY HERO. THE TEMPLE DOORS WERE
OPENED
USING
COUNTERBALANCED,
STEAM-POWERED WEIGHTS."
"C.G JOHNSON INVENTED THE OVERHEAD DOOR IN 1921. JUST 5 YEARS LATER HE CREATED THE FIRST AUTOMATIC GARAGE DOOR."
"FENG SHUI DICTATES THAT YOU SHOULD HAVE AN OPEN, CLEAR PATHWAY TO THE DOOR TO SUPPORT A HARMONIOUS FLOW OF ENERGY."
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Having a collection is perhaps challenging but looking at the result is very rewarding. Collecting photographs can be a voyage of discovery. Just like with books, you probably shouldn’t collect photos for financial gain. Collect because you love history, design, people, or in my case doors. As always, the thrill is in the chase.
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By: Tarik Causay
My comic book collection I’ve always been a fan of art. I started drawing caricatures when I was younger. My aunt introduced me to comics. She gave me my first comic book collection. I was always into Marvel and DC Comics when I was younger. I started getting into other comic book companies as I got older and more into not only the art but into more of the writing also. During that time I would’ve never guessed that the comic book industry would grow into the billion-dollar business that it is today, having the merchandise, cartoons, blockbuster films, comic book conventions, this franchise continues to grow. I enjoy reading comic books; it’s a good pastime of mine. What was introduced as something for the younger generation during my days is now more targeted toward adults at the present time (as well as the children). Like any other book, to truly enjoy a comic book you must have a good imagination and connect with the characters that you’re reading about. It’s the same as watching a good movie with your favorite actor or actress. The fanfare of this franchise always brings about good debates such as which publishers or Universe is better between Marvel and DC, which are the top two sellers, known as “The Big Two”. Also good are other publishers such as Dark Horse, Image and IDW Publishing, just to name a few. During the 80’s when I started reading 44
comic books I had to purchase them from the newsstands and small neighborhood stores. During the 90’s we were able to purchase comics from Walgreens, comic book stores and through subscriptions offered on the back of the comic books – 10 issues were mailed to your home, 1 every month. Today you’re able to do the same but a lot of the pricing has changed and it’s much easier these days to just download your favorite story from the internet, and then there are phone applications such as ComiXology Comics, Marvel Comics, DC Comics and Comic Rack, (there are so many to choose from). This is a perfect example of how big the comic book franchise have grown. You can also read digital comics from ComiXology, Comic Vine and the publishers themselves. As a comic book collector, it’s always been better for me to have the book in hand. A majority of a collector’s books can be worth a lot of money, especially big storylines that have to do with one of their favorite characters or an anniversary issue, guest artist, guest characters etc.. For example “Death of Wolverine” (2014) was a big event for the Marvel publishers and fans. The books had different front covers – some of the prints were priced at $60, which to most was worth it. I will always be a fan of this industry and it’s safe to say that my comic book collecting days are far from over.
My favorite comic book story One of the most iconic heros of all time, Logan, better known as Wolverine, a mutant that was affiliated with the X-Men met his demise in one of my favorite comic book
Issue three showed a side of Logan that comic book readers rarely see. I personally thought that the story of Wolverine’s death should have been a little bit longer, but hey, it Keep ‘em. I’m done living forever. But tell Cornelius something, from me, make sure he knows I’m comin’. ~Logan
I’m good. Just needed to hear a friendly voice... ~Logan stories of all time “DEATH OF WOLVERINE”. The first issue is about the bounty that Wolverine has on his head where he encounters many enemies hungry for that big payment. This issue also includes commentary by Steve McNiven the penciller of the story. What I find very unique about the beginning page is that when you open it there is a full page that reads. “THE END”.
is what it is and I still enjoyed it at the end of the day. It took me a while to finish this story – the books came out monthly so I decided not to read the books until I had them all in my possesion.
In the second story, Logan gets closer to the client who wants him captured. Normally this would be a breeze for Logan but he’s now without his healing factor and Enough screwing around Viper. who’s the client?! ~Logan his adamantium skeleton which is why when he uses his claws it tears through his skin. He runs into some old enemies and friends in this issue, also included in this second bonus digital edition more interior sketches and commentary by Steve McNiven and a director’s cut of the story.
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This would’ve been a good story to transfer to the big screen. Reading comics, for me, is the chance to walk into another world, another time, and another dimension. “DEATH OF WOLVERINE” was like the death of Superman, or the day when the Joker killed Robin, or when Optimus Prime died! These were iconic characters, and so was Logan, better known to the world as Wolverine. (SNIKT)
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“DEATH OF WOLVERINE NIGHTCRAWLER” This comic is about Kurt dealing with the loss of his best friend who literally broke into heaven to bring him back to the land of the living. This isn’t about how Wolverine died, but how he lived and will be remembered by his best friend. (Stuart Conover)
My favorite comic book artist Humberto Ramos is a well known Mexican comic book penciller who did artwork for American comic books such as Spider Man, Amazing Spider Man, Superior Spider Man, Vendetta, Out There, Fairy Quest, the list goes on. He began his career in 1993, and was later hired by DC Comics. In 1998 Ramos co-founded the imprint Cliffhanger with other known comic book artist. Ramos’ first title was Crimson, which are the paper back books I have here. This story is about a young man who's trying to adjust to the life of being a vampire.
There’s a third installment to this story. Once I get a chance to purchase this third paperback my collection of Crimson will be complete.
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80's cartoons and comic books It was only right to add my favorite cartoons back from when I was a child. To this day, I'm still a diehard Transformers fan. I enjoy their comic books also.
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Transformers encyclopedia
During the 80's cartoons were at their best with characters like Voltron, Robotech, G.I.JOE, Transformers, He-Man, She-ra, TMNT, Visionaries, Mask, Thundercats and Defenders. These cartoons help boost their popularity to the comic book franchise.
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1982 cover Today, titles like Transformers and G.I. JOE are still going strong.
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Favorite comic book covers
Here are some of my favorite covers.
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Batman v Superman themed variant covers. #50
DEATH OF WOLVERINE #1 rare black & white Deadpool
Classic Wolverine vs Hulk #340
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Daredevil: The Man Without Fear. The thing I like about DD is that he has know super powers, but due to an accident, he has highly super senses... did I mentioned he is blind? Lawyer by day, hero by night.
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Now who can ever forget our friendly neighborhood SpiderMan? He's one of the most iconic characters in comic book history. Every one loves this wall crawler. With great power, comes great responsibility. ~Uncle Ben
This young lady right here can definitely stomp with the big dogs, in a nutshell she can hold her own with no problem. Princess Diana is one of the strongest being's in the DC universe.
What would Gotham City do without the cape crusader, Bruce Wayne, The Dark Knight, Batman himself? Mr. “I am the night� will always rule.
Deadpool comes equipped with a healing power like his fellow mutant Wolverine. He's a skilled assassin, skilled in hand to hand combat and dead on with the heavy weaponry. His off the wall sense of humor puts the icing on the cake.
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Cool Collectibles And Antiques
German beer stein Mechanical bank Wood burned photo Vintage 1971 Laurel & Hardy Bruce Pencock, Mountain River painting Wash basin/pitcher Japanese serving set Mexican sombrero 1992 Old whiskey bottle Porcelain dolls
From 1789 To 2016
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eing a realtor for almost 20 years, and after going into hundreds of houses I have seen many unusual and interesting things. Some items were antique, some vintage, and some just collectible. That’s when my interest for collecting turned into a passion. By acquiring properties city-wide I have seen and collected everything from oil paintings, coins, jewelry, statues, old maps, money, and even a car once left in the garage with the keys. Old 56
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Counter-clockwise from top; Enameled and Glazed German Beer Stein, Mechanical Bank, magician at table, J&E Stevens Photo, urban youths, artist unknown Collections
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At left, wood burned and glazed photo, unsigned
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interesting information. Ethel my wife, and I are always on the lookout for some unique piece. That’s one reason why the Antique Road Show is one of our favorites. To my delight we have seen a few items that we possess, such as a round
Oliver Laurel
Vintage 1971 Universal statuary 16� statues are plastic
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At left, Bruce Pencock, Mountain River, oil on canvas
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a lot more work than I originally anticipated. From a rare publication that features Marilyn Monroe, to an ancient bible dating back to the seventeen hundreds, there are so many diverse and interesting things out there to collect. There is no way I could just limit my
VICTORIAN Vintage, hand-painted Japanese beaded serving set
Unknown artist, oil painting
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MY WIFE’S COOL MEXICAN AND SPANISH TASTE collecting to just one category of interest, the world is to delicious to collect on a strict diet. How could one focus only on the beauty of oil artistry, and neglect the strength and balance of a well-carved wooden expression. Or flock to the table where the money changers examine your coins, or team up with the super heroes that live in the comic books. One could focus on 62
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the array of sports cards we have, or maybe even build a white exhibit with the couple dozen white porcelain figurines we have compiled.
Collecting is so much fun, it allows me the opportunity to explore worlds and time periods that otherwise might have gone unnoticed. With each item there is usually a fascinating story or some information that speaks out to me in some way. This sets
My wife, Ethel
Mexican sombrero, from a 1992 trip to Cancun
the tone for more exciting discoveries. I hunt for treasures now in thrift shops and bargain stores all over town. Estate sales can also be good places to pick up some rare items.
houses come filled with stuff, from the front door to the back, and even the garages have been great places to find some forgotten or overlooked items of value. So I plan to continue buying property for investment purposes and for income, but in the back of my mind I’m hoping to find something else that makes my day.
But my favorite place for finding unusual treasures to collect has to be old houses that have been placed on the market for sale in as-is condition. A lot of these
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At left, antique genuine leather-wrapped whiskey Espa単a bottle made in Spain Elvis Presley plates and clocks
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My Hats by Heidi Barbosa
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have various interests when it comes to collectibles. My most prized possessions I would have to say are my hats because I’ve been collecting them since I was 14 years old. When I first started the collection, hats were part of my style of wear. It represented how I felt and who I was. It made me feel secure so I eventually found myself having a hat for every occasion. What interested me about each hat was the uniqueness and different materials used for the hat. I love the style and feeling enhancement it gives you when you wear it. My passion for the collection has also driven me to learn how these beautiful hats are created. I’ve learned that hats are made of felt fabric. You can either get it with customized fur felt, which is medium or high priced, or wool felt which is low priced. The fur hats are made out of rabbit fur while the wool hats are made out of noils or short fine fibers. The qualities of hats are dependent on the type of fur, trimmings, and workmanship. Although knowing this, I still collect all hats. There are numerous reasons why people wear hats. Some wear them to show ethnicity or show status. Some wear them to accessorize their outfits or as a part of their uniform. Some wear them for attention or to convey a message. Some wear them for political and religious reasons. Then there are some who simply wear hats to hide their lack of hair or to protect their heads from weather conditions. Either way, no one wears a hat without meaning to wear it. I personally don’t wear all the hats that I collect because all my hats aren’t customized for me. So hats that I do not wear I put them on my wall of fame. I don’t think there is a hat that I don’t have unless it was made recently. Sometimes I do wear hats that do not fit my character only for the reaction, but that’s only on occasion. In conclusion, I take all hats so no hat is left behind. I’m always looking forward to new design. Also for the opportunity to hang new ones on my wall.
History Of My Collection I started to collect hats started in the summer of 1993. My brother and I were always competing with each other. Not too sure how we got it, but we were always fighting about this hat. It was the only hat in the house and I just had to have this hat on when it came to competing with my brother. At that time, I felt like it gave me security and more power to whatever I was feeling at the moment. From then on, I began my collection because I felt that hats had power beyond me.
This hat I call the hooligan. It’s the oldest hat that I have. These were made in the 80’s so they no longer make these.
Hat Anatomy Most hats are tailored this way. Each part is specific to a purpose.
Tip Crown
Upper part that sits on your head.
Very top of crown.
Break Brim
Lower part that sticks out over your head.
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go all the way back to 3200 B.C. Since then, there have been eras of different hats. I haven’t been alive that long but I still try to collect hats before my time. One of my hats is the fedora but I call them figaros. Fedoras go far back as 1891. The name originated in 1889 from a play called Fedora written by the Victorian dramatist Sarah Bernhardt. She was known as a notorious cross dresser,n which was fashionable for women. So the womens’ rights movement adopted it as a symbol.
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Hats were first used for protection from weather in the working environment. They were also used to inform status or authority. So for me, they became an art form and a form of expression. Anything I wear is for a purpose. Most of my hats either reflect or convey a message I believe or live by.
Karl Lagerfeld at Chanel, and for Valentino, Ralph Lauren and Donna Karan. He has designed hats for various films, including the Harry Potter films. Sarah Jessica Parker wore one of his designs to the Sex and The City film première. He has also designed hats worn by Lady Gaga. One of his most notable designs for her was a telephone shaped headpiece with removable handset, worn for her appearance on Friday Night with Jonathan Ross in 2010.
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Treacy is one of the world’s most in-demand hat designers. His hats are as popular with European aristocrats as they are with Hollywood royalty. Widely credited for changing the perception of the hat, he designs hats to flatter and enhance the wearer. Philip Treacy has designed hats for Alexander McQueen, including his white collection for Givenchy Haute Couture, for
Hat Designer “I have had the greatest pleasure of having the opportunity to challenge people’s perception of what a hat should look like in the 21st century. I make hats because I love hats. It’s an enigmatic object that serves the human purpose only of beautification and embellishment, and making one feel good, whether you’re the observer of the spectacle or the wearer” — Philip Treacy
Colophon This publication was created by the students of the Publication Design class taught by Glenn Canigiani at Kennedy-King College during the Spring 2016 semester.
Instructor: Glenn Canigiani Students: Yvonne Walker Kenon McKissack Elizabeth Conde Tarik Causay Heidi Barbosa Cedric Barksdale
Credits Page 37: Quotation from: Ten Interesting Facts About Doors retrieved from http://doorstoreamerica.com/ blog/ten-interesting-facts-doors/
Pages 74/75: Philip Treacy information from: wikipedia, www.philiptreacy.co and us.hellomagazine.com/profile/ Images of his Treacy’s work from: lovehats.com, vancouversun.com Image of Treachy from: zimbio.com
“It is good to collect things, but it is better to go on walks.” – Anatole France