Cathy,
I believe the Blackwood films have only recently been issued in DVD
format. The VHS format was just as expensive. Films on architects do
seem to be a luxury at the price Blackwood, and First Run/Icarus charge
for their works. However, for selected architects, Blackwood may be a
good investment. I can not vouch for the quality of the content, but
based on circulation statistics the students are watching films on Mies,
Louis Kahn,
Steven Holl, Peter Eisenman, & a few others. I searched Avery and there
are six articles (1986-1993) on Blackwood. Obviously these are dated.
But Liebman, Rosanna. "On Location," Architectural Record v178,
no.2.(Feb. 1990): 62-63 will give you an idea of Blackwood's working
methods and what to expect from his films.
Jet Prendeville, Art/Architecture Librarian
Fondren Library, Rice University
Houston, TX
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Billings, Cathy wrote:
> Dear colleagues,
>
> Have any of you purchased art and architecture films (DVD) from
> Michael Blackwood Productions (NY)?
>
> http://www.michaelblackwoodproductions.com/
>
> I see very few DVDs in Worldcat, but quite a few older editions in VHS
> format.
>
> These DVDs are quite expensive ($230-390 each) and I would love to get
> some feedback about whether the quality / content is worth the price.
>
> Cathy Billings, MLIS
> Art Librarian & Gallery Manager
> Brand Library & Art Center
> Glendale Public Library
> 1601 W. Mountain St.
> Glendale, CA 91201
> 818-548-2713
> www.brandlibrary.org <http://www.brandlibrary.org/>
>
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