{"product_id":"exhibit-makeovers-9781442278660","title":"Exhibit Makeovers","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince its publication in 2008, Exhibit Makeovers has been a useful do-it-yourself handbook for museum staff and volunteers. Exhibit Makeovers is a workbook that provides grounding in interpretive principles, how-to-advice, step-by-step guidance, and moral support for in-house exhibit planning and design.The revised and expanded 2nd edition preserves the supportive tone and easy-to-follow steps that make the original Exhibit Makeovers so user-friendly. Significant revisionsespecially in the technology arenaand additions make this new edition a must-have addition to any museum's toolkit: New emphasis on visitor input, with step-by-step guidelines for evaluation studiesduring planning and design. New text and worksheets to guide development of interactives, and ensure varied levelsof visitor participation. Focus on affordable software to help with exhibit planning and design, as well as low-cost technologies that can vary and deepen the visitor experience. Brand-new chapters on exhibit de\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis new edition of Exhibit Makeovers guides us through the process of updating exhibits, which fresh insights on topics from visitor studies to design. This book will be of use to all museum professionals as they seek to make their exhibits more relevant to and engaging with the public. -- Ann McCleary, coordinator, Public History and Museum Studies Programs, University of West Georgia\u003cbr\u003eExhibit Makeovers, Second Edition is like a perfect companion. It anticipates your questions, answers them clearly, builds your confidence, and never lets you down. The book's dedication to collaboration, honesty, accuracy, and generosity of spirit shines through every page and ennobles the act of exhibit making. It's going to sit forever on my nearest bookshelf. -- Richard Rabinowitz, President, American History Workshop\u003cbr\u003eThe revised Exhibit Makeovers provides a practical and succinct overview of everything you need to consider while developing exhibits. It is an essential guide for beginners and a useful resource for more experienced museum professionals. The authors’ step-by-step procedures and tasks reflect the best contemporary thinking with regard to inclusion and storytelling. A copy should be on every museum bookshelf. -- Margie Marino, Director, New Mexico Museum of Natural History \u0026amp; Science\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface  Chapter 1\tExhibit Makeovers Part 1\t\tStarting Small Chapter 2\tPlan a Single-Case Exhibit Makeover\t Chapter 3\tDesign and Install Your Single-Case Exhibit Makeover Part 2\t\tStrengthening Skills: An Exhibit Gallery Makeover Chapter 4\tExpand Your Creative Team Chapter 5\tPlan an Exhibit Gallery Makeover Chapter 6\tDesign an Exhibit Gallery Makeover Chapter 7\tFabricate and Install Exhibits Part 3\t\tInvolving Your Community Chapter 8\tDo A Small Museum Makeover Chapter 9\tMake the Most of Your Makeover Appendix A\tResources and Further Reading Appendix B \tWhat is Your Museum's Purpose? Appendix C\tStrategic Planning: An Agenda That Works Subject Index Worksheets Index","brand":"Rowman \u0026 Littlefield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51040014795095,"sku":"9781442278660","price":35.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781442278660.jpg?v=1750945520","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/exhibit-makeovers-9781442278660","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}