This paperback book is in very good condition with minimal shelf wear. The binding is tight and the contents are clean and bright. Beautifully illustrated throughout. "For the first time, readers will be able to witness the entire journey/transformation of common discarded materials into shrine-like assemblage art - from the yard sale where an item was found, to witnessing the author's design thought process (which objects currently in the studio could work together?) to painting the final touches. Tales of legends and myths that would normally read as "textbook" come alive with Michael's warm and humorous style. Readers will feel "taken by the hand" through the creation of the projects, and will feel like they are truly spending personal time with the artist. This book is appropriate for the collage artist who has never before tried their hand at assemblage, but it's also for artists of any skill-level who want to own a beautiful and inspiring book that entertains as well as it instr