Publishing 'The Cohen
collection'
Trudy and John have been collectors for many years but
it was John's father who originally influenced him, a knowledgeable, keen and very astute
collector, many collectors who know of, or own, his father's publication "In Search of Netsuke & Inro"
by
George Cohen will understand the enthusiasm. This lovely book is now out of print
and when a second hand one, in good condition, is found the price is likely to be £80.00
or more. John & Trudy decided they would like to publish their own collection,
and to also include 20 netsuke & inro that George Cohen has kept back, after selling
the main part of his collection. There are also a number of netsuke, inro and boxes
that were purchased by John & Trudy that have not been published before. The low
cost of publishing a CD-ROM, plus the interactive advantages, tempted them to
proceed. ACTUALITY PhotoDigital
We are able to create such publications for any collectors, or dealers, providing the
photographs and information required is supplied. We are able to enhance and improve
photographs, for the digital medium, but must have good quality images to start
with. Should anyone be interested to know more just send an email to John.
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The Cohen Collection (ISBN: 0953934101)
This interactive, reference work, of what is an exceptional
collection has been a pleasure to create. Consisting of a total of 305 Chinese and
Japanese works of art that includes - 57 netsuke (with a collection of zodiac signs both
in wood and ivory), 32 superb inro & 19 lacquer boxes, 82 snuff bottles, 74
pendants,
25 Jade & hardstone carvings. Plus some fine miscellaneous works of art that
include a really superb ivory Okimono of Kinko, lacquer ceremonial dagger and combs, an
ivory fan, and even a finely carved ostrich egg.
Neil K. Davey and Robert Hall, the worlds leading experts, have provided introductions and
detailed descriptions (with interesting and important new reference notes) on the subject
matter, workmanship, and the artists. Together with the 645 colour photographs
(including close-ups of signatures and seals) that make this an easy to use, fascinating,
and beautiful way of sharing such works of art. There are also articles by Clare
Chu, Michael Dean, Roger Keverne and Richard Marchant.
Many of these antiques have never been published before and this reference study is likely
to prove invaluable to any serious collector. There are few publications that
include such specialised Chinese & Japanese antiques but it is surprising how well
these small personal handling pieces compliment each other. To quote from Neil K.
Davey's introduction "All of the small pieces within the
collection are highly personal whether worn, handled, or made purely for use. The
quality of work, subject to such very close inspection, rather than for display had, of
necessity, to be the finest possible."
We designed this CD-ROM so that anyone, even those
with hardly any computer skills, is immediately able to use it. There are certain
advantages in this digital form of publication, the search facility is very fast, and any
part can be printed out, or copied, at the touch of a button. You can enjoy a slide
show, of any section, and even set how long each image remains on screen! Having so
many photographs if it had been a book, it would have been very expensive to produce, it
would have been huge and far too heavy! The photography is very professional and
providing it is viewed at 1024 x 728 resolution (in other words on not too small a screen)
the definition is all one could possibly wish for.
THE MAIN TECHNICAL FEATURES
(for all PC Windows but not Apple
Mac)
(1) Split into categories, with the advantage of an effective
search programme.
(2) A slide show feature allows
the selection of how long each image remains on screen.
(3) No need for installation -
everything can be viewed direct from the disc.
(4) All descriptions and
photographs can be copied to your computer or printed out at the touch of a button.
(5) There are useful links to
related Societies and websites.
ISBN 0 9539341 0 1
Published by
ACTUALITY
PhotoDigital
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