Art & Photography Books

Book SynopsisFirst comprehensive monograph on the Turner-Prize-winning artist.Trade ReviewOn the Contemporary Artists Series"The boldest, best executed, and most far-reaching publishing project devoted to contemporary art. These books will revolutionize the way contemporary art is presented and written about."—Artforum "The combination of intelligent analysis, personal insight, useful facts and plentiful pictures is a superb format invaluable for specialists but also interesting for casual readers, it makes these books a must for the library of anyone who cares about contemporary art."—Time Out "A unique series of informative monographs on individual artists."—The Sunday Times "Gives the reader the impression of a personal encounter with the artists. Apart from the writing which is lucid and illuminating, it is undoubtedly the wealth of lavish illustrations which makes looking at these books a satisfying entertainment."—The Art BookTable of ContentsInterview: Francesco Manacorda in conversation with Simon Starling Survey: 'The Metamorphologist' by Dieter Roelstraete Focus: 'Wilhelm Noack oHG' by Janet Harbord Artist's Choice: The Laughing Policeman (extract) by Flann O'Brien Artist's Writings: 'Kakteenhaus: A Brief History' (2002), 'The Meeting' (2004), Craft: Five Thousand Years (2007), 'Never the Same River' (2010)

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Book SynopsisThe first comprehensive monograph of Yin Xiuzhen, a leading sculptor and figure in Chinese contemporary artTrade ReviewOn the Contemporary Artists Series"The boldest, best executed, and most far-reaching publishing project devoted to contemporary art. These books will revolutionize the way contemporary art is presented and written about."—Artforum "The combination of intelligent analysis, personal insight, useful facts and plentiful pictures is a superb format invaluable for specialists but also interesting for casual readers, it makes these books a must for the library of anyone who cares about contemporary art."—Time Out "A unique series of informative monographs on individual artists."—The Sunday Times "Gives the reader the impression of a personal encounter with the artists. Apart from the writing which is lucid and illuminating, it is undoubtedly the wealth of lavish illustrations which makes looking at these books a satisfying entertainment."—The Art Book

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive study of one of the most versatile artists and acute observers of our time, who fuses art and fashionTrade Review"The first book to collect the multifaceted work of the LA-based artist... Reflects on the work of an iconic living artist and examines how the Raf Simons collaborator confronts contemporary society through ceramics, collages, videos and paintings." —Amuse-i-d.vice.com"Authoritative and extensively illustrated." —Artnet On the Contemporary Artists Series"The boldest, best executed, and most far-reaching publishing project devoted to contemporary art. These books will revolutionize the way contemporary art is presented and written about."—Artforum "The combination of intelligent analysis, personal insight, useful facts and plentiful pictures is a superb format invaluable for specialists but also interesting for casual readers, it makes these books a must for the library of anyone who cares about contemporary art."—Time Out "A unique series of informative monographs on individual artists."—The Sunday Times "Gives the reader the impression of a personal encounter with the artists. Apart from the writing which is lucid and illuminating, it is undoubtedly the wealth of lavish illustrations which makes looking at these books a satisfying entertainment."—The Art Book

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Book SynopsisCharming, eccentric, endlessly inventive, Heath Robinson's unforgettable drawings perfectly capture the peculiar character of the British nation at leisure.Trade Review‘One of the 20th century's most prolific comic artists’ The Sunday Times ‘Genius ahead of his time’ Metro ‘Your absurd, beautiful drawings... give me a peculiar pleasure of the mind like nothing else in the world' H.G. Wells, letter to Heath Robinson (1914)

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Book SynopsisThis an essential tool kit for understanding the world around us. It''s about our obsession with collecting, the quest for authenticity and the creation of national identities. It''s about Hitchcock''s film sets and why we value imperfection. It''s about fashion and technology, about politics and art.''A memoir and a master class in musing on modern design . . . It''s a collection of thoughtful, absorbing essays about many aspects of modern design, a subject nobody writes better about than Sudjic'' - Evening StandardTrade ReviewA memoir and a master class in musing on modern design . . . It's a collection of thoughtful, absorbing essays about many aspects of modern design, a subject nobody writes better about than Sudjic . . . There are many rewarding pieces here on subjects ranging from the genius of Dieter Rams, the beauty of the Jumbo jet, the success of Ikea, the troubled concept of authenticity, and the contradictions of Leon Krier, to the development of the zip and the end of the typewriter and the analogue camera * London Evening Standard *The book is written with a natural fluidity, with authority, and at times an almost academic interrogation * Design Week *Combining Sudjic's obsessive attention to obscure detail with a pop culture-honed eye for influence and connection, 'B' is a handbook of why things are the way they are * Wallpaper* *

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Book SynopsisOne of the most important architects practising in Britain during the years 1820-1880, Anthony Salvin had a long and successful career as a builder of country houses and churches and as a restorer of some of the most important castles in England, including Windsor Castle and the Tower of London. In the first book-length study of this important architect, Dr Allibone has incorporated previously unpublished material concerning Salvin''s life and buildings, including contemporary letters, building accounts, diaries, and reproductions of Salvin''s architectural drawings, in order to shed new light on artistic, political, economic and religious developments in nineteenth-century England. Concerned through his career with finding authentic medieval examples for new buildings in the Gothic style, Salvin led the way to return to the ''real'' Gothic architecture that cumulated later in the nineteenth century with the works of men like Alfred Waterhouse, William Burges and George Edmund Street.

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Book SynopsisSlow Looking can lead to unexpected and huge rewards. In Book One - Learning to Look Robert Cumming shares his own slow discovery of the pleasures of looking and aesthetic experience, and in so doing encourages you to explore art through your own eyes. He takes you to Madrid to explore Velázquez''s Las Meninas, travels with you to Cortona in Tuscany to look at a Fra Angelico altarpiece, takes you to St Petersburg to immerse yourself in Canaletto''s Venice, and examines with you the minute details of a Jackson Pollock in New York. You will have your eyes truly opened by this artistic odyssey with Robert as your fellow traveller.With illustrations by the artist Gino Ballantyne, Slow Looking - Book One is the start of an eye-opening adventure. In Book Two - Continuing to Look Robert and Gino continue the journey by casting fresh eyes on the Mona Lisa and paintings by Brueghel, Matisse, Turner, Constable, Poussin and Manet. Book Three - Seeing is Believing concludes with Rembrandt, Picass

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Book SynopsisThis richly illustrated books tells the story of the different ways in which women were represented in Italian Renaissance painting. -- .Table of ContentsIntroduction1 Women, men and society: painted marriage furniture2 Profile portraits in the Quattrocento: cirtue and status3 Portraits 1480–1560: beauty and power4 Female nudes in Renaissance art5 The cult of female saints: images of devotion and exemplaConclusionIndex

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Book SynopsisArgues the conceptual significance of performance, and of a performative model of art, to the revival of the monument in the wake of the Second World War, the Holocaust and the fall of the Eastern bloc. -- .Trade Review'Mechtild Widrich’s astonishing and original book connects performance histories, feminist theory and speech act theory to elucidate the “event character” of public art by contemporary artists. Widrich advances a powerful argument about the stakes of spectatorship, temporality and collective memory.'Julia Bryan-Wilson, Associate Professor of Contemporary Art, University of California, Berkeley'Rigorously researched and argued, this important book will become required reading not only on the history and theory of performance art but also on the history of the "performative" itself as it has transformed public art and commemoration.'Kirk Savage, Professor, History of Art & Architecture, University of Pittsburgh -- .Table of ContentsIntroduction: what is a performative monument?1. Documents 2. Audiences 3. Sites 4. Monuments Conclusion: relations Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisProviding guidance on how to use graphic techniques to stimulate and communicate ideas through the urban design process. Now fully updated, the book showcases methods for producing hand-rendered and computer-generated visuals as well as delivering information on drawing maps, collecting data and understanding build perspectives.Trade ReviewAs one of my favourite urban design books, this new edition is just as visually stimulating, and reminds us how to use visual media to engage, excite and include in an intuitive way, whereas so many planning and technical documents are text-based and do none of the above. The document is logically structured; the introductory section, Setting the Scene, provides a reminder of the importance of graphic techniques for the communication of ideas and of the history of graphics to convey urban aspirations. It puts into perspective our ability to produce visualisations of largescale proposals today, and is described as a guide to help urban design teams to select the most appropriate form of graphics for any particular project and at the right stage. The second section, The Process, emphasises the role of graphics within urban design – context and site analysis and the different diagrams that can be used such as figure ground, landmarks, historic evolution etc. Tracing paper, pens, post-it notes and photos highlight the value of simple tools people can use and are essential for good participation and engagement. The design rationale, which underpins the later more detailed ideas, can be presented via a storyboard of diagrams, photos, sketches, images and cartoons or in more graphical expression that can be easily shared. A third section of the document covers the practical creation of drawings. The stepby- step progression will be of particularly value to students and newly employed urban designers. The final and longest section relates to Good Practice, useful for public and commercial design teams as they plan a project. It provides many good tips and useful examples of when and where to use different types of graphic representation such as photomontages and before and after images. It explains how graphical styles and techniques should become more definitive and measurable as the project moves towards final proposals. The book is very legible and well presented with a full range of computer generated images (CGIs), 3D visuals, 2D plans and sketches. Pages are spaciously laid out and readable, practicing what it preaches – that breathing space is needed in final documents. Clutter and excess detail are to be avoided, a bit like in the built environment. -- Tim Hagyard, freelance chartered town planner and urban designer

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Book SynopsisThe story of the famous painting by Picasso and its diverse meanings from its conception to the present dayTrade Review'Enthralling ... This is high-action drama, told like the rest within a huge frame of reference, theme interlocked with theme ... A painting which began its life within a particular political context has emerged as a universal statement on the ever-present horror and suffering of war. Van Hensbergen has treated an extraordinary subject admirably' Evening Standard 'Brilliant' Observer 'Hensbergen shows how the history of art, world events and the drama of Picasso's own life came together on the canvas ... This is a fascinating biography, very gracefully handled' Miranda France, Daily Telegraph 'This is a dramatic story with all the twists and turns of a political thriller, all the danger of an action adventure, and all the sexual intrigue of a romantic novel. A racy narrative is combined with the fruits of encyclopaedic research' Sunday Herald

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Book SynopsisAlthough many letter boxes are ordinary, some types, such as those that survive from the 1850s, are understandably rare. This book describes some of those from the Channel Islands, where pillar boxes were first introduced in 1852, to Scotland, which has had its own design of letter boxes since the Queen's accession in 1952.

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Book SynopsisLondon''s many cemeteries, churches, and graveyards are the last resting places of a multitude of important people from many different walks of life. Politicians, writers, and military heroes rub shoulders with engineers, courtesans, artists, and musicians, along with quite a few eccentric characters. Arranged geographically, this comprehensive guide describes famous graves in all the major cemeteries and churches in Greater London, including Highgate, Kensal Green, Westminster Abbey, and Saint Paul''s Cathedral, as well as the city churches and many suburban parish churches. The book gives biographical details, information on the monuments, and is richly illustrated. As well as being a historical guide, it also serves as an indispensable reference guide for any budding tombstone tourist.Trade ReviewWho's Buried Where in London is a fascinating guide to who's who in the capital’s many cemeteries, churches and graveyards. Not merely for family history fans who, as we all know, love wandering around cemeteries, it is jam-packed with information on more than 1,000 people laid to rest in London over the centuries, with juicy biographical gems of the kind you may catch yourself relaying to others, and a literal step-by-step guide to where to find their gravestones, memorials or final resting places. * Family Tree Magazine *This is a comprehensive work, and among the thousands of graves and fascinating folk, the hardest task is to choose which to include and which to leave out. Here, as well as many of ‘the usual suspects’ there is much that is new, and we must thank Peter for venturing further afield, guiding us to the outer boroughs where real gems are to be found. * Guide London – Association of Professional Tourist Guides *A must-have for anyone who likes to potter around cemeteries and burial grounds. * Highgate Cemetery Newletter *This new guide to notable graves in the greater London area contains a bonanza of interesting persons… It provides what the cemetery visitor often wants: a selection of top names and instructions for finding their resting places. * Friends of Brompton Cemetery *Table of ContentsIntroduction A Brief History of Burial in London City of London St Paul’s Cathedral City of Westminster Westminster Abbey West London Brompton Cemetery Kensal Green Cemetery North London Highgate Cemetery Golders Green Crematorium East London South-East London West Norwood Cemetery South-West London Further Reading Glossary of Terms Index of Names

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Book SynopsisFrom workaday marigolds to handwear custom-crafted for the Queen, gloves perform many functions--insulation from the cold, protection from injury, and even ceremonial roles. Gloves have been used since prehistoric times, but in Britain their use as formal and fashionable items took off during Elizabeth I''s reign, and played a surprisingly significant cultural role well into the nineteenth century. They were often given as precious gifts, used in coronation ceremonies, sent to indicate assent, or even to offer a formal challenge. This beautifully illustrated history, published in association with the Worshipful Company of Glovers of London, delves into the glove''s place in history, offers detailed descriptions of their production in the artisanal workshop and on the factory floor, and also tells the fascinating story of the closely guarded privileges of the glove-makers'' guilds.Table of ContentsGloves Speak Many Languages / The Glove-making Profession / Materials and Manufacture / Gloves in Fashion / Gloves in the Twenty-first Century / Further Reading / Places to Visit / Acknowledgements / Index

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Book SynopsisThis book addresses one of the most exciting and innovative developments within higher education: the rise in prominence of the creative arts and the accelerating recognition that creative practice is a form of research.The book considers how creative practice can lead to research insights through what is often known as practice-led research. But unlike other books on practice-led research, it balances this with discussion of how research can impact positively on creative practice through research-led practice. The editors posit an iterative and web-like relationship between practice and research. Essays within the book cover a wide range of disciplines including creative writing, dance, music, theatre, film and new media, and the contributors are from the UK, US, Canada and Australia. The subject is approached from numerous angles: the authors discuss methodologies of practice-led research and research-led practice, their own creative work as a form of research, research training for creative practitioners, researchers, students in the creative arts and university leaders.Table of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Practice-led research, Research-led practice: towards the Iterative Cyclic Web, Hazel Smith and Roger T. Dean; Section I: Methodologies of Practice-led research and Research-led practice; 2. Making Space: The Purpose and Place of Practice-led Research, Graeme Sullivan; 3. New Media: the 'First Word' in Art?, Simon Biggs; 4. Knowledge Unspoken: Contemporary Dance and the Cycle of Practice-led Research, Basic and Applied Research, and Research-led Practice, Shirley McKechnie and Catherine Stevens; 5. Practice as Research through Performance, Baz Kershaw; 6. Beach combing: a fossicker's guide to whiteness and indigenous sovereignty, Anne Brewster; Section II: Case Histories; 7. Integrating Creative Practice and Research in the Digital Media Arts, Andrew R. Brown and Andrew Sorensen; 8. Mariposa: The story of new work of research/creation, taking shape, taking flight, Kathleen Vaughan; 9. Sustaining The Sustainable? Developing a practice and problem-led New Media Praxis, Keith Armstrong; 10. Nightmares in the Engine Room, Jane Goodall; Section III: Creative Practice and Research in Education and Politics; 11. Acquiring Know-How: Research Training for Practice-led Researchers, Brad Haseman and Daniel Mafe; 12. Asking questions of art: higher education, research and creative practice, Judith Mottram; 13. The Academic Mode of Production, Sharon Bell; Index.

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Book SynopsisDo you remember Pathé News? Taking the train to the seaside? The purple stains of iodine on the knees of boys in short trousers? Knitted bathing costumes? Then the chances are you were born in or around 1950. To the young people of today, the 1950s seem like another age. But for those born around then, this era of childhood feels like yesterday. This delightful collection of photographic memories will appeal to all who grew up in this post-war decade; they include pictures of children enjoying life out on the streets and bombsites, at home and at school, on holiday and at events. These wonderful period pictures and descriptive captions will bring back this decade of childhood, and jog memories about all aspects of life as it was in post-war Britain. Paul Feeney is the author of several bestselling nostalgia books including A 1950s Childhood and A 1960s Childhood (The History Press). He has also written the bestselling From Ration Book to Ebook (The History Pr

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Book SynopsisAvebury in Wiltshire is best known as the world’s largest stone circle, but surrounding it is a wealth of ancient monuments. For the first time the importance of water, light and sound is revealed, and we begin to see Avebury through the eyes of those who built it.

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Book SynopsisThe archaeology and history of Somerset based on images of the county by Victor Ambrus

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Book SynopsisCompelling street photography from Manchester and Salford during the slum clearances of the 60sTrade ReviewBaker’s work is more than documentation of social history . . . she was a compassionate and humorous teller of stories that portray the spectrum of human resilience. Baker depicted the day-to-day lives of working communities and made the everyday appear momentarily extraordinary. -- Natasha Howes

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Book SynopsisA pictorial celebration of the women's services of the Second World War

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Book SynopsisA colourful photo history looking back over 70 years of the British Grand Prix Championship

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Book SynopsisPopular television programmes are highlighting the satisfaction that can be gained from investigating the history of houses, and interest in the subject is growing. Archives, too, are becoming ever more accessible under the impetus of the internet. As the subject covers a broad field, the authors have set out to include advice on those aspects that usually apply to a project and others that will be of particular use for beginners. The reader is guided through every stage of research, from the first exploration of the archives to the completion of the project. Suggestions are also included on how to present the findings - a house history makes a very attractive gift. The authors describe how to deduce the age of a property (it is very seldom directly recorded when a house was built) and characteristics of research on particular types of property - such as cottages, manor houses, inns, mills, former church properties, and farms - are discussed. In one example, research demonstrated that a farm was likely to have been a Domesday manor - a discovery achieved using records accessible to any beginner.

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Book SynopsisSlinkachu' is a London-based artist whose creations can be found in doorways and cracks in the pavement across the capital. This is the first collection of his work in book form. See more of his pictures at www.little-people.blogspot.com

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Book SynopsisHadrian''s Wall was a small part of the thousands of miles of Roman frontiers, but presents the most magnificent spectacle. Its 90-mile length was conceived on a grand scale, with a stone wall 10 Roman feet thick and 15 high, and has been the subject of research for four centuries. There is, however, one aspect which has never been studied in detail: the practicalities of how it was actually built.This book examines every aspect of the work needed to construct the Wall, and analyses all the building operations including quarrying, stone dressing, transport and scaffolding. It is presented in a form accessible to the interested layman as well as to the student, and among other new conclusions throws light on the attitude of the Roman army to the work.

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Book SynopsisA small church nestling deep in the countryside is instantly evocative. Why is it there at all? Whom does it serve? These are worthy questions to ask of the many picturesque churches that are scattered across our landscape. Many smaller churches have a fascinating history and wonderful architecture: these buildings deserve our attention and further study.This companion volume to the author's successful Discovering England's Smallest Churches covers over fifty churches in Wales which have naves of thirty feet or less. The churches are selected from the whole of the Principality, north, mid and south, and are arranged by county. Some, like Pilleth, are on battlefield sites; others, such as Llanano, have magnificent screens. The book, which is lavishly illustrated with colour and black-and-white photographs, drawings and location maps, will appeal both to those living in Wales and to visitors. Additionally, the appendices provide the reader with informa

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Book SynopsisDuring a few years in the late 1940s and early 1950s Robert Longden took a remarkable set of photographs of the narrow boat community at Hawkesbury Stop - the main meeting point for those who worked the Midlands canals. The images are of a close community and represent its members in a very intimate way, at work, at play, in their domestic affairs, and as they lived on the paired and single colourful narrow boats. They illustrate the close relationship between all ages and types within the community, and the dramatic boat shapes and infrascape of this rural and industrial area. Sonia Rolt, who herself worked the canals during the period and knew the photographer, provides an introduction, which details how Robert Longden came to this passionate involvement. It also sets the photographs in the context of their time, the last period when the narrow boats could be said to play a serious part in transporting goods in quantity. Informative captions identify the scenes before you. Providing a rare insight into the community who worked the waterways when it was still a way of life for many, this book will appeal not only to canal enthusiasts, but to anyone interesting in Britain''s social and industrial heritage.

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Book SynopsisOver thirty-five creative and intricate designs that feature classic and wonderfully original insults, exclamations and swear words to help you relax and let go of the stressful situations in your life. Each single-sided page includes such agression-relieving words as ''Shitballs'', ''Twat Waffle'' and ''Baggy Vag'' laid over therapeutic, mandala and nature inspired patterns. Why not try before you buy? Download four free pages at swearybook.com/freebonusWARNING contains seriously colourful language!

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Book SynopsisDiscover the incredible power of fonts - how they influence your decisions, alter your perceptions, stir your emotions and change how you understand the world. Graphic designer Sarah Hyndman shares her infectious enthusiasm for fonts in this visually inspiring, beautifully designed, immersive and interactive study, including quizzes, tests and case-studies. ''A fascinating insight into how type can influence our feelings, our senses, and even our taste'' -- Professor Charles Spence, University of Oxford''Most books about fonts are written for designers - Sarah brings the power of fonts to everyone'' -- Patrick Burgoyne, Editor of Creative Review''This book is an inspiration'' -- ***** Reader review''Ground-breaking'' -- ***** Reader review''Beautiful and fun! A fantastic read'' -- ***** Reader review''Love this book! Couldn''t put it down and read it from cover to cover'' -- ***** Reader review''A really interesting and insightful book'' -- ***** Reader review*********************************************************************************************************We all constantly interact with type in almost every aspect of our lives. But how do fonts affect what we read and influence the choices we make?This book opens up the science and the art behind how fonts influence you. It explains why certain fonts or styles evoke particular experiences and associations. Fonts have different personalities that can create trust, mistrust, give you confidence, make things seem easier to do or make a product taste better. They''re hidden in plain sight, they trigger memories, associations and multisensory experiences in your imagination.* Fonts can alter the meanings of words right before your very eyes.* See what personalities fonts have, and what they reveal about YOUR personality.* Explore how you respond to fonts emotionally and can make fonts work for your message.* Be amazed that a font has the power to alter the taste of your food.This book is a must-read for anyone interested in typography and graphic design professionally but also a fascinating insight for anyone interested in giving words impact or anyone wanting to know more about how type can be used to influence us.Trade Reviewa fascinating insight into how type can influence our feelings, our senses, and even our taste * Professor Charles Spence, University of Oxford *most books about fonts are written for designers – Sarah brings the power of fonts to everyone * Patrick Burgoyne, Editor of Creative Review *Sarah Hyndman brings a frisky mix of art and science to her multisensory analysis of typography and communication * Ellen Lupton, curator of contemporary design at Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum *

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Book SynopsisTimber deals with wide-ranging use of the material in historic buildings, from vast structural timber-frames through to high-class joinery and simple fixings.Trade Review'[The Practical Building Conservation volumes] offer considerable information and advice on many aspects of conservation. Great emphasis is placed in all the volumes on making the reader familiar with the material in question, giving them as much information and direction as possible to allow them to understand what they are dealing with. It gives a comprehensive 'hands on' approach; solutions are found, methods described and practical tips freely given. It should be kept on the bookshelf within reach of most practising professionals in the field. ' - Jane Jones-Warner RIBA SCA AABC IHBC, Member RIBA Conservation Group 'A thoroughly comprehensive book, packed full of valuable information backed up by excellent drawings and illustrations.' - Cornerstone'My overriding impression of this series is that it is comprehensive, well set out and easy to follow, and it should be of interest both to all involved in the repair and maintenance of historic buildings, and to the casual reader. Each volume stands alone or as part of a set. This represents a substantial body of work in the field of building conservation that is unlikely to be repeated in the near future. The tables and technical drawings are clear, and some of the photographs included are remarkable. The amount of information within each volume is staggering and must represent the nearest thing to a one-stop-shop for historic building practitioners.' - Context'I found the content of the book to be both interesting and very informative. It certainly made me wonder just how much we have wasted, in particular, through replacement of windows where simple professional repair would have been both more cost effective and would have retained the original features. It also made me think just how much money we waste on treatment of timber when if property surveys are carried out by the right people the solutions can end up far more cost effective and less destructive to the building fabric.' - Building Engineer 'The primary editors for each volume acknowledge the contributions of numerous authors and the series' strength is in the breadth of the conservation community engaged in the project - a twenty-first-century galaxy of highly regarded practitioners and conservators brought together in a single technical series; the books are accessibly organized and elegantly designed. It is easy to navigate around them and, importantly, between them. Links to other volumes in the series are colour-coded in the text so that cross-referral to Stone, for example, from Mortars, which is frequently relevant, provides helpful signposting to the relevant detailed guidance in the companion handbook. The illustrations are enormously valuable and the Timber volume, in particular, includes axonometric drawings of timber structures that beautifully display complex construction. These volumes are in all ways an essential, one-stop resource for conservation practitioners: well-organized, expertly informed, compellingly illustrated, signposting other key resources and (let us not take this for granted) written in lucid English.' - The Historic EnvironmentTable of ContentsAbout this book. Using these books. Part 1 1. Materials and History of Use 2. Wood: Biology and Properties 3. Conversion and Seasoning 4. Water and Dimensional Stability 5. Traditional Tools and Working Methods Part 2 6. Deterioration and Damage: Insects and Fungi 7. Environmental Problems 8. Other Causes of Deterioration Part 3 9. Assessment: Understanding Buildings and Their Condition 10. Structural Timbers 11. Non-Structural Timbers (joinery) 12. Fixings and Hardware 13. Specialist Investigations Part 4 14. Repair and Treatment 15. Introduction 16. Timber-Frame Structures 17. Preservative Pre-Treatments' Adhesives, Fillers and Fastenings 18. Insect Infestation and Fungal Decay 19. Upgrading Historic Buildings to Meet Modern Standards Part 5 20. Care and Maintenance: Continuing Care Conclusions. Glossary. Index

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Book SynopsisPractical instruction from detailed painting techniques to principles of composition and colour, with example projects, in an updated new edition.

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Book SynopsisDiscover how easy, satisfying, and fun it is to create with acrylic paints and mediums in Creative Acrylics. Acrylics are one of the most versatile, affordable, and accessible art mediums, and you’ll learn all the tips, tricks, and techniques for blending colors and building texture, plus excellent instruction on how to paint a range of different subjects. Confused about which types of paints to use, and how to use them? Creative Acrylics cuts through the clutter and offers clear fundamentals for working with a variety of paints and mediums to produce beautiful results. Acrylic paint is water-soluble, dries quickly, and is forgiving, making it perfect for those starting out. Begin your acrylic painting journey with an expert who will guide you through enjoyable techniques and projects as you build confidence and ramp up your skills.Step-by-step techniques, lessons, and projects cover a wiTrade Review“An ideal instruction manual and guide for all skill levels [and] fun, practical, effective, and thoroughly art student friendly.” * Midwest Book Review *"Creative Acrylics takes the mystery out of working with acrylic paint, exploring basic techniques and demonstrating how to apply them to a variety of projects. It is inspiring and encouraging, with professional tips for new painters that will help them to get good results, even with their first projects." * Foreword Reviews *Table of Contents1 MATERIALS Acrylic Paints Substrates Brushes Mediums Miscellaneous Tools and Materials 2 GETTING STARTED Setting Up Your Workspace Color Theory Basic Painting Techniques 3 STILL LIFES A Simple Orange Purple Grapes Coffee Mug Colorful Donuts 4 FLOWERS Hydrangeas Roses Sunflowers Floral Cluster 5 LANDSCAPES AND SKIES Sky and Clouds Pastel Evening Sky Sunset Cityscape Snowy Mountains 6 ADORABLE ANIMALS Koi Fish Fluffy Puppy Colorful Parrot Tiger 7 PROJECTS Painted Clay Pot Cupcake Apron Koi Pond Wooden Bowl Floral Sneakers Leather Tote Bag Wooden Floral Brush Rest TEMPLATES RESOURCES ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ABOUT THE AUTHOR INDEX

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Book SynopsisWith everything you need to start in the world of furries, The Art of Drawing Manga Furries is your ultimate guide to creating your own characters and developing your own original anthropomorphic animals.Trade Review"An excellent, easy-to-follow guide." * Midwest Book Review *Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION Chapter 1: The Basics Tools & Materials Common Types of Furry Characters Black & White Art Adding Color Coloring Traditionally Coloring Digitally Hairstyles Anatomy & Common Poses Clothing & Accessories Chapter 2: KEMONOMIMI Kemonomimi Levels Commonly Used Animal Inspiration Facial Features Facial Expressions Drawing a Neko Cat Girl Drawing a Kitsune Fox Girl Drawing a Kemonomimi Sheep Boy Drawing a Kemonomimi Surfer Shark Chapter 3: KEMONO Kemono Levels Commonly Used Animal Inspiration Facial Features Facial Expressions Drawing a Leopard Man Kemono Drawing a Fashionable Sloth Kemono Drawing a Bird Man Kemono Drawing a Bunny Girl Kemono Chapter 4: SCALIES Scaly Levels Commonly Used Animal Inspiration Facial Features Facial Expressions Drawing a Mermaid Drawing a Skater Dragon Drawing a Snake Businesswoman Chapter 5: Fursonas Making Your Own Fursona Sample Fursonas Drawing a Fursona: Tiera Chapter 6: Templates Heads Standing Poses Dynamic Poses Clothing & Accessories About the author

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Book SynopsisIt is exactly like Isaiah 11:6: “The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid . . . ” Written by National Geographic magazine writer Jennifer Holland, Unlikely Friendships documents one heartwarming tale after another of animals who, with nothing else in common, bond in the most unexpected ways. A cat and a bird. A mare and a fawn. An elephant and a sheep. A snake and a hamster. The well-documented stories of Koko the gorilla and All Ball the kitten; and the hippo Owen and the tortoise Mzee. And almost inexplicable stories of predators befriending prey—an Indian leopard slips into a village every night to sleep with a calf. A lionness mothers a baby oryx. Ms. Holland narrates the details and arc of each story, and also offers insights into why—how the young leopard, probably motherless, sought maternal comfort with the calf, and how a baby oryx inspired the same mothering instinct in the lionness. Or, in the story of Kizzy, a nervous retired Greyhound, and Murphy, a red tabby, how cats and dogs actually understand each other’s body language. With Murphy’s friendship and support, Kizzy recovered from life as a racing dog and became a confident, loyal family pet.These are the most amazing friendships between species, collected from around the world and documented in a selection of full-color candid photographs.Trade Review“Jennifer S. Holland’s irresistible volume features heartwarming stories of interspecies love and adorable photographs that are heart-stopping in more than one sense.”— New York Times Book Review “The feel-good book of the summer—maybe the year—may very well be Unlikely Friendships.”— USA Today “Jennifer Holland documents one heartwarming tale after another of animals who, with nothing else in common, bond in the most unexpected ways.” — Reader's Digest “With aww-inducing photographs, the book highlights the most improbable animal connections.” — National Geographic“Jennifer S. Holland’s irresistible volume features heartwarming stories of interspecies love and adorable photographs that are heart-stopping in more than one sense.”— New York Times Book Review “The feel-good book of the summer—maybe the year—may very well be Unlikely Friendships.”— USA Today “Jennifer Holland documents one heartwarming tale after another of animals who, with nothing else in common, bond in the most unexpected ways.” — Reader's Digest “With aww-inducing photographs, the book highlights the most improbable animal connections.” — National Geographic

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Book Synopsis A New York Times bestseller! “In Jordan Matter’s photos, dancers make all the world their stage.” —New York Times  From Jordan Matter, YouTube star and New York Times–bestselling author of Dancers Among Us, a celebration of what it means to be young and full of possibility, featuring gorgeous photographs of well-known dancers (including Tate McRae and Sofie Dossi) as well as stars in the making. Jordan Matter is known to millions for his 10 Minute Photo Challenge YouTube videos. Now, in one dazzling photograph after another, he portrays dancers—ages 2 through 18—in ordinary and extraordinary pursuits, from hanging with friends to taking selfies, from leaping for joy to feeling left out. The subjects include TV and internet stars like Chloé Lukasiak, Kalani Hilliker, Nia Sioux, and Kendall Vertes, as well as boys and girls from around the neighborhood. What they all share is the skill to elevate their hopes and dreams with beauty, humor, grace, and surprise. Paired with empowering words from the dancers themselves, the photographs convey each child’s declaration that they were born to dance. Bonus Features: Scan the QR code next to dozens of photos and watch behind-the-scenes videos documenting the shoots. “Breathtaking photos to free your imagination.” —Diane Sawyer, ABC World News   “When you take the natural grace of dancers and put them in unexpected places, you get photos that really tell a story.” —Fox News  

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Book SynopsisDiscover the joy and versatility of watercolors with forty gorgeously illustrated lessons for any skill level.Watercolors are beautiful in their simplicity: a basic palette of paints, a few brushes, and nice thick paper will do the job. The medium is also beautiful, though, in its depths and complexities. Here, watercolor artist and instructor Emma Block focuses on techniques, materials, and lessons to help you explore new watercolor techniques, build creative confidence, and discover your unique style of painting. She''ll show you--with clear, step-by-step instructions--how to paint everything from people, plants, and animals perfect for framing to patterns and washes perfect for stationery and housewares. The forty lessons cover useful topics like:* Quality materials and how they can elevate your craft* Color theory 101 to help you confidently create artwork all your own* A techniques glossary full of exciting new skills

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Book SynopsisWhere''s Bob? On a mountaintop? In a wooded forest? Maybe a TV studio? Find the world''s favorite painting instructor in more than a dozen unique settings within this original search-and-find activity book. Where''s Bob? includes 15 full-color illustrated scenes to search for Bob Ross in sites reminiscent of his paintings, such as at a riverbank, the seaside, or woods, as well as settings inspired by the artist''s life experiences, including a TV studio and shopping mall. The book also invites you to find items like Peapod the squirrel, Bob''s paint palette, and his paintbrush within the illustrations. Happy searching!

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Book SynopsisThe definitive history of Hollywood's most legendary costume designer, featuring an insightful biography and previously unseen sketches, ephemera, and photos behind the scenes of hundreds of iconic films.  All About Eve. Funny Face. Sunset Blvd. Rear Window. Sabrina. A Place in the Sun. The Ten Commandments. Scores of cinema classics of the last century had one thing in common: Edith Head (1897-1981). She racked up an unprecedented 35 Oscar nods and 400 film credits over the course of a fifty-year career, and changed the fashion world forever with her timeless creations that continue to resonate and inspire present-day designers, fashion followers, and film-lovers.Edith Head is the definitive portrait of the most influential costume designer of the twentieth century. Within these pages, historian, photographer, and collector Jay Jorgensen brings together rare, never-before-seen sketches, fabric samples, costume tests, and behind-the

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Book SynopsisPusheen by the Numbers offers artists of every age the chance to paint and display their favourite lazy, lovable feline no matter where or when inspiration strikes.- Specifications: Includes everything you need to create three 3-1/8 X 2-1/4 mini masterpieces including: 1 paintbrush, 8 paint pots, 3 pre-printed canvases, 1 easel, and a fold-out sheet with numbered sections and easy-to-follow instructions- Book Included: 16-page mini book with painting tips and instructions- A Perfect Gift: A fun, crafty, and creative gift for Pusheen fans of all ages- Portable: Small size allows for fun anytime, anywhere- Officially Licensed: An authentic Pusheen product

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Book SynopsisAn illuminating exploration of 31 incredible women?across art, architecture, dance, literature, and more?whose culture-defining contributions have, until now, been overshadowed by their role as muses to history''s better-known men. What does it mean to be someone''s muse? Historically, to be called a ?muse? among artistic circles has been marketed as a flattering title. It is a commendation that most often refers to a woman whose vivacity and beauty are the source of inspiration for a (usually) male artist or creator. Perhaps her inspiring presence is even credited in the story of his success. But the very concept of a muse underestimates these women and their abilities. At its root, muse is a support role, the title a consolation prize that claims to recognize a woman?s greatness?but only in her support of another.I''m Not Your Musereclaims the narrative of 31 of these extraordinary women, from The Mother of the Movies Alice Guy-Blaché to Modernist designer Eileen Gray, prima ballerina Maria Tallchief, storied Harlem Renaissance editor Jessie Redmon Fauset, and many more. Each of these women advanced the narrative of culture and society, pushing the boundaries of visual arts, dance and movement, commercial architecture, music, journalism, and the performing arts. Whether by historical accident or cruel design, their contributions have historically been overshadowed by those of their male counterparts, and often collaborators. In this briskly written, incisively researched compendium, author and researcher Lori Zimmer repositions these women as the main characters of their own lives. Each profile is accented with original illustrations?including jaunty portraits in playfully constructed frames?by artist Maria Krasinski. Together, theyhighlight the contemporary accomplishments and historical legacies of a wide-ranging group of revolutionary women. Featured women include: Louise Blanchard Bethune Claude Cahun and Marcel Moore Minnette de Silva Clara Driscoll Jessie Redmon Fauset Loie Fuller Martha Gellhorn Eileen Gray Belle da Costa Greene Alice Guy-Blaché Miss La La Edmonia Lewis Neysa McMein Hildreth Meière Lucia Moholy May and Jane Morris Na Hye-Sok Fernande Olivier Pan Yuliang Ethel Reed Clara Rockmore Ada Bricktop Smith Maria Tallchief Alice B. Toklas Suzanne Valadon Baroness Elsa von Freytag-Loringhoven Leonora Carrington Remedios Varo Kati Horna

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Book SynopsisPiece together your very own tattoo flash sheet with this fully illustrated 500-piece puzzle and book set, featuring beautiful American Traditional tattoo designs.- Specifications: A 500-piece puzzle, printed in full colour on high-quality stock- Puzzle Dimensions: This puzzle measures approximately 20 x 16 inches when finished- Fully Illustrated Package: This puzzle, deluxe box, and booklet feature original illustrations of iconic tattoos- Book Included: Learn facts and information about the history of tattooing and significant artists in the enclosed 32-page paperback book (5 x 6 inches), featuring full-colour artwork throughout- Unique Gift: This puzzle is the perfect gift for tattoo lovers-both covered in ink or deciding on their first tattoo

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThe range of work included is much wider than I was anticipating. While there are many items of domestic ware, there are many sculptural pieces including human and animal forms. Colours obtained also are wider ranging than I was expecting and in some cases brighter than I thought possible. Significant books on wood-firing are few and far between as can be seen from the length of the bibliography included. This is a certainly a significant addition and a credit to both author and publisher. - Roger Bell, NPA Newsletter

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