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Alex Ross' discussion of exhibition catalogs in the Dictionary of Art (vol.
3, pp 79 ff), under the general heading "catalogs," is certainly the best
succinct intro the to the topic.  In addition to what other members have
offered, Tim Luke's book called "Shows of Force" (1992) is a fascinating
look at the blockbuster phenomenon including the ex cat.

Lee R. Sorensen
Bibliographer for Art, Architecture, Photography and Dance
Box 90727
Lilly Library, Duke University
Durham, NC  27708-0727

Phone:  919/660-5994    Fax: 919/660-5999
www.lib.duke.edu/lilly/artlibry.htm


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Ray Anne,

What about chapter 5: "Exhibition Catalogues" by Anthony Burton in PhiLip
Pacey's _Art Library Manual: a Guide to Resources and Practices._ (1977)?
Other useful sources are listed in chapter 6 ("Exhibition,
Museum-Collection, Auction, and Trade Literature") of Lois Swan Jones' _Art
Libraries and Information Services: Development, Organization, and
Management._ (1986).

Best,

Janine Henri
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>Greetings:
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>I am looking for the top three-five best writings on this subject.  Any
>ideas?  Thanks in advance for your help.  Ray Anne
>
>                                Ray Anne Lockard
>                         Head, Frick Fine Arts Library
>                           University Library System
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