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Mac OS X Version 10.5.6 LeopardMac OS X Version 10.5.6 Leopard
Buy used from: $249.99
Update is worth it for the new backup functionality alone.
VMware Fusion [OLD VERSION]VMware Fusion [OLD VERSION]
Buy new: $54.99 / Used from: $23.00
Buy VMware Fusion with the Leopard upgrade and save $25 + $20 rebate. This lets you run Windows programs on the Mac
QuickBooks Pro 2008 [OLD VERSION]QuickBooks Pro 2008 [OLD VERSION]
Buy new: $95.45 / Used from: $109.00
This is the Windows version of Quickbooks - can only use this if you get VMWare Fusion
QuickBooks Pro 2007 for Mac (Mac) [OLD VERSION]QuickBooks Pro 2007 for Mac (Mac) [OLD VERSION]
Buy used from: $145.00
As alternative, you can QB2007 for the Mac
Legal Guide for the Visual ArtistLegal Guide for the Visual Artist by Tad Crawford
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $7.19
This looks like a must have book
Business And Legal Forms for Fine Artists (3rd Edition)Business And Legal Forms for Fine Artists (3rd Edition) by Tad Crawford
Buy new: $16.47 / Used from: $13.98
Another book with forms from the author of the Legal Guide. Includes a CD with all the forms as word documents.
The Artist-Gallery Partnership: A Practical Guide to Consigning ArtThe Artist-Gallery Partnership: A Practical Guide to Consigning Art by Tad Crawford
Buy used from: $7.71
Tad Crawford again. 3rd edition is due out in April
The Law (in Plain English) for Galleries, Second Edition (Law (in Plain English Series)The Law (in Plain English) for Galleries, Second Edition (Law (in Plain English Series) by Leonard DuBoff
Buy new: $19.95 / Used from: $5.85
Might be premature for this one - plus it doesn't have reviews yet
Art Marketing 101, Third Edition: A Handbook for the Fine Artist (Art Marketing 101: A Handbook for the Fine Artist)Art Marketing 101, Third Edition: A Handbook for the Fine Artist (Art Marketing 101: A Handbook for the Fine Artist) by Constance Smith
Buy new: $13.82 / Used from: $12.07
Fine Art Publicity, 2nd Edition: The Complete Guide for Artists, Galleries, and Museums (Business and Legal Forms)Fine Art Publicity, 2nd Edition: The Complete Guide for Artists, Galleries, and Museums (Business and Legal Forms) by Susan Abbott
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $8.30
Art & Fear: Observations On the Perils (and Rewards) of ArtmakingArt & Fear: Observations On the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking by David Bayles
Buy new: $9.20 / Used from: $4.94
Minding Her Own Business, 4EMinding Her Own Business, 4E by Jan Zobel
Buy new: $15.25 / Used from: $4.69
Smith Victor KSB-1000 Economy Softbox Two Light Kit, with 2 SBL-2436 Softbox Lights, Light Stands, & 2 500W Photoflood Lamps - 120V ACSmith Victor KSB-1000 Economy Softbox Two Light Kit, with 2 SBL-2436 Softbox Lights, Light Stands, & 2 500W Photoflood Lamps - 120V AC
Buy new: $369.95 / Used from: $199.00
Some basic lights for photographing art. Large softboxes, good power - no case though.
JTL TL-1500 Everlight Boom Kit, with Three 500 Watt Quartz Halogen Heads, Stands & Softboxes.JTL TL-1500 Everlight Boom Kit, with Three 500 Watt Quartz Halogen Heads, Stands & Softboxes.
This is a really good kit for lighting art - includes 3 lights w/ stands, 3 soft boxes, & a case - of course, it's not cheap (~$500).
Interfit Photographic Stellar 500watt Tungsten Flood Light 1-Head Kit with Reflector, Bulb, 24x24" Softbox, & Light Stand, 500 Watts TotalInterfit Photographic Stellar 500watt Tungsten Flood Light 1-Head Kit with Reflector, Bulb, 24x24" Softbox, & Light Stand, 500 Watts Total
Currently on sale for $139, this could be a good budget starter kit. no case, less power and smaller softboxes than the other kits, but the price is hard to beat.