SELF TAUGHT, UOUTSIDER, and FOLK  ART: **Interest in self taught, outsider or folk art is exploding, and both curious newcomers and serious collectors can now turn to this guide, which provides information on the artists and the places where their work may be viewed or purchased. The first part of the book is a state-by-state guide to galleries, auctions, fairs and festivals, art centers, museums, recent exhibitions, organizations, publications, and educational opportunities. Names, addresses and phone numbers are furnished along with information on artists represented. The second part provides biographies of many hundreds of artists, including information on styles and techniques. A huge an comprehensive index allows for easy reference to a wealth of indispensable information**, the editors. Galleries. Fairs and Festivals. Auctions. Museums, libraries, archives. Exhibitions. Organizations. Publlications. Educational opportunities. Artists.