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Lark Books, a publishing company that is owned by Barnes & Noble would like to invite you to submit images to be considered for publication in a new book, 500 Knives. Lark been producing a high-quality series of "500" books for many years. Please visit our website at www.larkbooks.com if you wish to see samples.
We seek images of outstanding handmade knives, daggers, folding knives, tomahawks, swords, hunting knives, forged blades, and other implements for publication in a juried collection of international studio metalwork. Diverse design styles, materials, and techniques are desired. Submission to the book is free; you need only furnish images and an entry form. John L. Jensen, a custom knifemaker, will be the book's juror.
Our goal in producing this book is to document the work of today's great custom makers and to gain even more exposure for the field of fine knifemaking. Our books have incredible distribution both in the US and abroad, and can be found at most bookstores, libraries, Internet retailers, and museum shops. Priced at $24.99, they are accessible to most consumers. Over the years, the 500 books have proven to be not only popular, but a great source of education and inspiration for the public.
The makers selected to be featured in the book will receive full acknowledgment within the book and they retain all copyrights to their work. The photographers are credited for their images in the book. All film is returned to the maker after to book has been printed. Each featured maker receives a free copy of the book and a 40% discount on additional copies.
To be considered for inclusion, please submit high-quality transparencies,
slides, or digital images with entry forms. All entries must be postmarked by October 1, 2007.
Guidelines & entry forms now available.
On the web:
http://www.larkbooks.com/submissions/ArtistEntryForm-500Knives.asp
Via e-mail:
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Please do not hesitate to respond with questions or comments. We are tremendously excited about this publication, and hope you will participate.
Cassie Moore
Assistant Editor
Lark Books (www.larkbooks.com)
67 Broadway
Asheville, NC 28801
phone: 828-253-0467 x730
fax: 828-253-7952
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