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Many people have given me help and support through the lengthy process of making and writing this book. Firstly my sincere thanks go to all the artists who have so generously allowed me to use images of their work. Also my love and thanks to family, especially Matthew and Janet, and close friends for constant kindness and toleration when I need it most. Thank you to Michael Wicks for beautiful photographs.