This important new book deals succinctly and thoughtfully with the problems of collecting contemporary objects in museums. It aims to provide a working model for the future of contemporary collecting based on relevant debates and theories, and on past and current practices. And it proposes answers to some of the many challenging questions raised: What should we collect? Who should decide? How can we best record how we live our lives? What about storage? What limits should we place on our collecting? What is best practice? Contemporary Collecting is the first in a new series of attractive, concise, affordable, and practical Monographs on key museum and gallery issues being published by MuseumsEtc. The author Author Owain Rhys, Curator of Contemporary Life at St Fagans: National History Museum, in Cardiff, has a long-standing interest in the field, having recently developed a long-term contemporary collecting strategy, and led many contemporary collecting initiatives. Praise for Contemporary Collecting "A timely reflection on the development of contemporary collecting practice, and how museums might face up to the challenge." Professor Simon Knell, School of Museum Studies, University of Leicester. "Reminds us that contemporary collecting is the first and most significant act of interpretation and a primary responsibility of almost every museum." David Anderson, Director General, National Museum Wales. Available Now For more information and to obtain your copy, please visit: http://museumsetc.com/products/collecting If you're involved in any way with contemporary collecting, you'll find this new book a fascinating and enlightening read! Graeme Farnell Publisher, MuseumsEtc PS We offer all our readers an unconditional guarantee: if, once received, you decide for any reason this book's not for you, simply return it to us for a full refund! ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).