BAR-MIN-SKI: Consumer Product
BAR-MIN-SKI: Consumer Product PC MAC CD Bill Barminski video music paintings +
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Windows/Mac
De-lux'o
1994
CD
$199.99
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What is "BAR-MIN-SKI: CONSUMER PRODUCT", you ask?
This CD-ROM was created in an attempt to capture both the work and the personality of L.A. artist Bill Barminski. Hopefully, it allows users to go beyond what the standard documentary film or artist's catalog would deliver and comes close to the experience of actually getting to know the artist himself. The program contains numerous video clips, original music and other audio and, of course, a large number of paintings. Each of the six sections of this CD-ROM is independent of the others, yet each works to create a desire to seek out more information hidden in other parts of the program.
Like Bill Barminski's paintings, and music, Consumer Product takes a satiric look at the mass-market imagery that has become so much a part of our culture. It is both a documentary of an artist and an interactive game. Bar-min-ski: Consumer Product contains over 160 of Bill Barminski's paintings, his original music, dozens of his underground comics (including the complete Tex Hitler series), video interviews at his studio, plus "SUBVERT", an interactive ad-venture where you are a professional advertising executive whose job is on the line. This mix of content makes for highly engaging and humorous political art.
This CD-ROM has been exhibited at Museums and Festivals all over the world, most recently at The Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney, as part or "BURNING THE INTERFACE", "ELECTRA 96 at the Heni Onstad Artcenter in Hovikodden, Norway, and at the 25th International Film Festival Rotterdam as part of the "EXPLODING CINEMA" program.
"BAR-MIN-SKI: CONSUMER PRODUCT" has already been the subject of articles in WIRED, Entertainment Weekly, The Utne Reader, I.D. Magazine, Frieze, Electronic Entertainment (1994 Breakthrough Multimedia title Runner-Up), New Media (Thumbs-Up Award Winner), The Austin Chronicle, CD-ROM World, iNdelible News!, Fizz, CD-ROM Power, Los Angeles magazine, Venice magazine, The Long Beach Press-Telegram, The Los Angeles Reader, Art Week, On-Line Design, Digital Media, Visions Art Quarterly, Micro Publishing News, and Option.
The disc has also been featured on National Public Radio affiliate, KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic and Millimeter magazine's Nowmedia 1 CD-ROM, about multimedia title developers. It was recently featured in WELCOME TO CYBERVILLE, a documentary film by George Haggerty for Channel 4 (U.K.) and The Discovery Channel (USA).
"BAR-MIN-SKI: CONSUMER PRODUCT" received an Honorable Mention for Interactive Art in VOYAGER's "NEW VOICES, NEW VISIONS" competition and at the prestigious Prix Ars Electronica '95 in Linz, Austria. It was the only CD-ROM out of hundreds submitted to receive any official recognition there. Last summer it was presented a Siggraph as part of the Lounge@Siggraph '95 Interactive Communities exhibition.
"BAR-MIN-SKI: CONSUMER PRODUCT" was presented at the 1994 Toronto International Film Festival and at The New York Festivals Interactive Multimedia Competition at Image World (where it was awarded a Bronze Medal). It was one of ten CD-ROMs presented in 1994's Art Futuro at the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte, Reina Sofia in Madrid. The program was also displayed at the Dallas Museum of Art as part of the 1994 Dallas Video Festival.
For Windows (32-bit Systems) / Mac (Power Macintosh: OS 9 or Below) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
This CD-ROM was created in an attempt to capture both the work and the personality of L.A. artist Bill Barminski. Hopefully, it allows users to go beyond what the standard documentary film or artist's catalog would deliver and comes close to the experience of actually getting to know the artist himself. The program contains numerous video clips, original music and other audio and, of course, a large number of paintings. Each of the six sections of this CD-ROM is independent of the others, yet each works to create a desire to seek out more information hidden in other parts of the program.
Like Bill Barminski's paintings, and music, Consumer Product takes a satiric look at the mass-market imagery that has become so much a part of our culture. It is both a documentary of an artist and an interactive game. Bar-min-ski: Consumer Product contains over 160 of Bill Barminski's paintings, his original music, dozens of his underground comics (including the complete Tex Hitler series), video interviews at his studio, plus "SUBVERT", an interactive ad-venture where you are a professional advertising executive whose job is on the line. This mix of content makes for highly engaging and humorous political art.
This CD-ROM has been exhibited at Museums and Festivals all over the world, most recently at The Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney, as part or "BURNING THE INTERFACE", "ELECTRA 96 at the Heni Onstad Artcenter in Hovikodden, Norway, and at the 25th International Film Festival Rotterdam as part of the "EXPLODING CINEMA" program.
"BAR-MIN-SKI: CONSUMER PRODUCT" has already been the subject of articles in WIRED, Entertainment Weekly, The Utne Reader, I.D. Magazine, Frieze, Electronic Entertainment (1994 Breakthrough Multimedia title Runner-Up), New Media (Thumbs-Up Award Winner), The Austin Chronicle, CD-ROM World, iNdelible News!, Fizz, CD-ROM Power, Los Angeles magazine, Venice magazine, The Long Beach Press-Telegram, The Los Angeles Reader, Art Week, On-Line Design, Digital Media, Visions Art Quarterly, Micro Publishing News, and Option.
The disc has also been featured on National Public Radio affiliate, KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic and Millimeter magazine's Nowmedia 1 CD-ROM, about multimedia title developers. It was recently featured in WELCOME TO CYBERVILLE, a documentary film by George Haggerty for Channel 4 (U.K.) and The Discovery Channel (USA).
"BAR-MIN-SKI: CONSUMER PRODUCT" received an Honorable Mention for Interactive Art in VOYAGER's "NEW VOICES, NEW VISIONS" competition and at the prestigious Prix Ars Electronica '95 in Linz, Austria. It was the only CD-ROM out of hundreds submitted to receive any official recognition there. Last summer it was presented a Siggraph as part of the Lounge@Siggraph '95 Interactive Communities exhibition.
"BAR-MIN-SKI: CONSUMER PRODUCT" was presented at the 1994 Toronto International Film Festival and at The New York Festivals Interactive Multimedia Competition at Image World (where it was awarded a Bronze Medal). It was one of ten CD-ROMs presented in 1994's Art Futuro at the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte, Reina Sofia in Madrid. The program was also displayed at the Dallas Museum of Art as part of the 1994 Dallas Video Festival.
For Windows (32-bit Systems) / Mac (Power Macintosh: OS 9 or Below) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
WHAT YOU GET:
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This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
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We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
