A variety of effective decoy spreads from some of the country's most successful waterfowling guides and freelancers.

A survey of the duck decoy carvers of Louisiana with examples of their work in full color.

An expert craftsman shows how to turn out your own classics-covering everything from selection of wood to finishing stains and lacquers. Step-by-step instructions for every project, plus insider's tips and clear illustrations make carving easy--even for beginners. "a fine book for beginners."-- "Carvers Journal . Over 200 photos, plus diagrams. 164 pages (4 in color), 214 b/w illus., 8 x 10.

The first comprehensive collection of writings by Martha Rosler considers the intersection of art and politics, the operation of art systems, feminist art practices, and the media. Decoys and Disruptions is the first comprehensive collection of writings by American artist and critic Martha Rosler. Best known for her videos and photography, Rosler has also been an original and influential cultural critic and theorist for over twenty-five years. The writings collected here address such key topics as documentary photography, feminist art, video, government patronage of the arts, censorship, and the future of digitally based photographic media. Taken together, these thirteen essays not only show Rosler's importance as a critic but also offer an essential resource for readers interested in the issues confronting contemporary art. The essays in this collection illustrate Rosler's ongoing investigation into means of exposing truth and provoking change, providing a retrospective of characteristic issues in her work. Mixing analysis and wit, Rosler challenges many of the fundamental precepts of contemporary art practice. Her influential essay, "In, around, and afterthoughts: on documentary photography," almost single-handedly dismantled the myth of liberal documentary photography when it appeared. Many of the essays in this volume have had a similarly wide-ranging influence; others are published here for the first time. Illustrating the essays are 81 images by Rosler and other artists and photographers.

Sixty great contemporary decoy carvers from North America are highlighted in this illustrated book discussing artist techniques and inspiration. Full-color photographs throughout.

Contemporary techniques to replicate the grace, flow, and imperfections found in antique-style ducks. Carving painting and aging instructions are included.

The definitive book on this great region's famous decoys and carvers, covering 120 years of masterful carving, vital information about decoy identification, and insights into the carver's techniques.

Finest book on duck carving in years. Describes the bluebill, mallard, merganser, canvasback, plus other species -- their anatomy, actions, positions. Shows how to shape, carve and point the head and feathers for a lifelike texture.

Followup to Minnesota Duck Decoys - yesterday's and todays's folk artists. Contains new information to expand information from the previous book on the great makers of Minnesota decoys and their history.

This book is written with the protection helper in mind. New aspiring decoys will learn how to get started, how to seek mentorship and what to be aware of. Experienced decoys will learn tips from experienced and renowned protections trainers like Bart Bellon, Dave Kroyer, Jerry Bradshaw and more.