Art & Photography Books
University of Chicago Press The Visual ElementsDesign
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University of Chicago Press Temporary Monuments
Book SynopsisHow art played a central role in the design of America's racial enterpriseand how contemporary artists resist it. Art has long played a key role in constructing how people understand and imagine America. Starting with contemporary controversies over public monuments in the United States, Rebecca Zorach carefully examines the place of art in the occupation of land and the upholding of White power in the US, arguing that it has been central to the design of America's racial enterprise. Confronting closely held assumptions of art history, Zorach looks to the intersections of art, nature, race, and place, working through a series of symbolic spacesthe museum, the wild, islands, gardens, home, and walls and bordersto open and extend conversations on the political implications of art and design. Against the backdrop of central moments in American art, from the founding of early museums to the ascendancy of abstract expressionism, Zorach shows how contemporary artistsincluding Dawoud
£22.80
University of Chicago Press Seeing Baya
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£19.95
The University of Chicago Press Remembering and Forgetting in Ancient Mesopotamia
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£41.80
The University of Chicago Press Inventing Stereotype
£30.40
University of Chicago Press The Porch Meditations on the Edge of Nature
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£15.00
University of Chicago Press Citadel Culture
Book SynopsisCitadel evokes a rich mixture of associationsfrom images of urban centers of commerce and culture to war and the need to defend what is fortified within. Preserving its layered meanings, O. K. Werckmeister plucks the word from its usual moorings and employs it as a compelling metaphor in a brilliant retrospective of contemporary Western culture.
£22.80
University of Chicago Press The Edge of Meaning
Book SynopsisHow do you imagine the world, and yourself and others within it? How do you confront the constraints of language, the evils of your particular culture, the limits of your own mind? In this book, James Boyd White brings such questions to a series of works from Western culture.
£76.00
James Clarke & Co Ltd United in Love Essays on Justice Art and Liturgy
Book SynopsisNicholas Wolterstorff''s distinguished career in philosophical theology continues to bear fruit, and here he shares his insight on the concepts of justice, art and liturgy. Although often discussed in isolation, as Wolterstorff masterfully demonstrates, they are bound together by divine love, and follow a common logical framework. Whether oriented towards the dignity of the other, the desire for creative engagement, or the infinite goodness of the creator, in every case unitive love is at their core. Wolterstorff explores all of this with consummate elegance, ultimately showing how each of the three topics find their fulfilment in the worship of God and in the affirmation of the image of God in each of us.Trade Review"Some thinkers labor in a particular furrow, hand to the plough, making progress on an area or line of argument over the course of time. Others, like Nicholas Wolterstorff, manage to contribute to the propagation of several different intellectual crops in different fields. In this work, he brings together essays in areas in which he has made signal contributions individually: on the notion of justice, on art and aesthetics, and on liturgy - binding them together with love. It is an important collection of his work, and a valuable contribution to the cross-fertilization of these distinct areas, which he has done so much to help flourish." - Oliver D. Crisp, Professor of Analytic Theology and Director of the Logos Institute, University of St Andrews "We can always rely on Nicholas Wolterstorff for original and philosophically astute insights on matters which we often - wrongly - take for granted. Here, in his most recent set of collected essays, he brings together his reflections on justice, aesthetics, and liturgy, and finally unites them under the category of divine love. Let us not imagine that Wolterstorff has finished his thinking, for here we see yet new enrichment and depth." - Sarah Coakley, FBA, University of Cambridge and Australian Catholic UniversityTable of ContentsForeword, by Alan J. Torrance Acknowledgements United in Love 1. The Underlying Unity of Love, Justice, Art, and Liturgy Justice 2. Love and Justice 3. What Makes Gratuitous Generosity Sometimes Unjust? 4. The Just Limits of Love; or Why an Ethic of Pure Benevolence Is Not Sufficient for Morality 5. All Justice Is Social, but Not All Justice Is Social Justice 6. Religious Intolerance and the Wounds of God 7. Modern Protestant Developments in Human Rights Art 8. Human Flourishing and Art That Enhances the Ordinary 9. What Sort of Worth Do Works of Art Have? 10. Art and the Formation of Just Persons 11. Social Protest Art and the Graphic Art of Georges Rouault Liturgy 12. Sacrament as Action, Not Presence 13. Preaching the Word of God 14. Knowing God by Liturgically Addressing God 15. Art and Liturgy Afterword Bibliography Index
£33.00
McGill-Queen's University Press Photogenic Montreal
Book SynopsisThe agency of photographs is a recurrent concern within the context of the city. Whether found in architectural records, social documentary, photojournalism, or artistic practice, photographic objects are embedded in urban contestation, aesthetically charged by artists, reinserted into social histories, and mobilized to imagine a future city. Photogenic Montreal takes a question initially posed by heritage debates what does photography preserve? and creates a rich conversation about the agency of the human actors before and behind the camera, and of the medium itself.The interplay of archives and activisms structures the book. Photographs that appear to be sealed off in newspapers, storage rooms, or archives accrue new meaning when they cross the threshold back into social spaces and circulate anew. It is through the reactivation of archival photographs that submerged traces of urban experience are discovered, and alternate histories of Montreal can be recounted. MultTrade Review"Photogenic Montreal is remarkable for its novelty of theoretical approach, meticulous argumentation, and erudition. Circulating amidst this scholarship are the no less remarkable voices of photographers and artists who provide informed and unnostalgic perspectives and new insights into works with historical importance, however recently they may have been created. With its careful selection and beautiful reproduction of illustrations, the book is a must-read for scholars, students, and all inquiring minds." Lise Lamarche, Université de Montréal"Post-industrial Montreal has engendered countless photographic representations of itself, which have in turn shaped the city's sense of its own changing urbanity. The delightful essays in Photogenic Montreal synthesize the competing activist and archival impulses behind the photographic practices they explore. With its city-centric approach, the volume makes an important, Montreal-focused contribution to the study of architecture, photography, and the city." Peter Sealy, University of Toronto
£37.05
McGill-Queen's University Press Deindustrializing Montreal
Book SynopsisDeindustrializing Montreal challenges the deepening divergence of class and race analysis by recognizing the intimate relationship between capitalism, class struggles, and racial inequality in historically white Point Saint-Charles, and multiracial Little Burgundy, home to the city’s English-speaking Black community.Trade Review“Deindustrializing Montreal is an excellent book animated by a rich and rigorous use of oral history and careful attention to race and language. High combines a mastery of international literature with a serious engagement with place. The result is a fascinating study of neighbourhood in the context of capitalism, community, politics, and economic change.” Steve Penfold, University of Toronto“There is no way to ignore the stunning presentation of Deindustrializing Montreal. With its large format, glossy pages, and dozens of photographs (many in color), it occupies a place between densely argued academic monograph and lavish coffee table book. High has succeeded in the difficult task of producing a volume that will be of interest to a wide variety of readers, from specialist scholars in urban and labor history to members of the general public interested in the evolution of Montreal’s Southwest or, more generally, the story of the twentieth-century North American city.” H-Sci-Med-Tech“A deluxe love letter to two neighbourhoods and their residents. The book is filled with colour photographs, and the extensive interviews and archival detail testify to High’s diligence … . High is known locally as a public- facing scholar, who conducts walking tours, writes op-eds, and organizes off- campus events. His work is the kind of deeply humanist tribute that all neighbourhoods deserve but that few receive.” Literary Review of Canada«Il est impossible de rendre justice, en quelques mots, au contenu de cet ouvrage exceptionnel. Il constitue un apport remarquable à l’histoire ouvrière, urbaine et politique de Montréal et de sa communauté noire. Enfin, soulignons les qualités esthétiques de ce livre dont la facture soignée reconnaît et rend hommage aux acteurs de cette histoire.» Le jury du Prix Lionel-Groulx
£35.10
McGill-Queen's University Press Scott Brandtner Eveleigh Webber
Book SynopsisFour artists who are today relatively or almost entirely unknown one woman and three men nevertheless played a part in the aesthetic upheavals that led to abstraction in 1940s Montreal. Very active in the art milieu throughout the decade, Marian Dale Scott, Fritz Brandtner, Henry Eveleigh, and Gordon Webber captured the attention of critics of the time, who employed the term abstract art to describe both non-objective works and bold formal explorations that retained some reference to visible reality.An examination of these artists' practices reveals a remarkable openness to international contemporary art trends French, German, British, and American. Their work and its critical reception conjure a complex picture of the debates on abstraction that took place in Montreal during the 1940s, so often reduced to the controversies surrounding the emergence of the Automatiste movement. The artistic innovations of Paul-Émile Borduas and his group and the radical tone of their 1948
£32.30
Tellwell Talent Empathy The Key to Diversity
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£19.00
Tellwell Talent The Crystal Rose
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£20.89
Tellwell Talent Religion the REAL Matrix
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Tellwell Talent Biosecurity by Design Is No Accident
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£20.90
The Fine Art Of Minerals
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£12.99
Tellwell Talent 60 Unknown Black Achievers
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£14.24
Pan Macmillan The Short The Long and The Tall
Book SynopsisInternational bestseller Jeffrey Archer and acclaimed artist Paul Cox join forces to create a beautifully sumptuous illustrated book featuring twenty of Jeffrey's most popular and feted short stories alongside fantastically detailed watercolour illustrations.Trade ReviewStylish, witty and constantly entertaining . . . Jeffrey Archer has a natural aptitude for short stories * The Times *If there was a Nobel Prize for storytelling, Archer would win * Daily Telegraph *
£32.00
Headline Publishing Group The Golden Age of Botanical Art
Book SynopsisKew: Golden Age of Botanical Art brings together the stories of the intrepid explorers - some of whom became botanical artists by default - and the many professional artists who recorded the flora that they discovered on their travels and expeditions.Table of ContentsThe Origins of Botanical Art • Early Printed Books • The Florilegia • The 17th and 18th Centuries • Botanical Travels to North America • Russian Travellers Across Asia • The Golden Age in England • Travels to Greece and Turkey • The Spanish Colonies in South America • The Golden Age in France • Curtis's Botanical Magazine • The East India Company • China • The Hookers at Kew • French Missionaries in the Far East • Victorian Lady Travellers • Painting Plants in Western China • The Beginning of the 20th Century • The Legacy of Botanical Art. Plus special features on: Leonardo da Vinci • Jacopo Ligozzi • The Velins of France • Maria Sibylla Merian • Linnaeus and Ehret • Joseph Banks • Josephine Bonaparte • Henry Elwes • George Maw and others.
£28.00
Headline Publishing Group Paperscapes Paris the book that transforms into a
Book SynopsisFeatures 53 of the city's seminal structures, with specially commissioned illustrations accompanied by text. Once the card around the buildings is removed, you are left with your own version of Paris to treasure and display.Table of Contents0
£17.00
Taylor & Francis Film Into Video
Book SynopsisFilm Into Video, Second Edition offers comprehensive, practical information on the complex process of converting motion picture film into video. All of the tools of the trade are explained in clear, simple language, as are the operational, business, and creative sides of film to video transfer. This easy-to use guide provides the reader with the necessary foundation to approach any technological advances in this fast-paced field.Additions to the second edition include: information on the Philips Spirit Data Cine and the new Sony FVS-1000; a new section on the latest in flying spot telecines, including Cintel''s C-Reality and Ursa Electrum; an examination of recent changes in color correction computers with da Vinci''s 2K and Pandora''s Mega-Def systems, and in respect to Philips Spirit DataCine and Cintel''s C-Reality, a discussion relating to the area of data transfer and how this has changed the telecine industry.Trade Review"This book contains a wealth of information...The book covers everything from how film is made, what a video signal looks like and the inner workings of high-end film-to-video transfer equipment in an entertaining and educational way." - Don Smith, Videomaker"If you work with film-to-video transfer equipment, are interested in film-to-video transfer or just enjoy learning about the history and current technology of film and video equipment, you will definitely enjoy Film into Video, Second Edition." - Don Smith, VideomakerPraise for the previous edition:"An excellent reference book detailing all aspects of how the professional would go about transferring film to video, costing such a job, the time scales involved and the creative sides to post-production." - Amateur Film & Video Maker (IAC)Table of ContentsA brief overview and history; Film technology; Video technology; Film into video; Telecine devices; Video recorder formats; Sound formats; Sound transfer devices and applications; Supporting devices; Planning for film to video transfers; Video facilities and costs; The telecine environment; Methods and Techniques; Four sample scenarios; Appendices; Glossary.
£80.74
Taylor & Francis Ltd Animation Writing and Development
Book SynopsisThe art. The craft. The business. Animation Writing and Development takes students and animation professionals alike through the process of creating original characters, developing a television series, feature, or multimedia project, and writing professional premises, outlines and scripts. It covers the process of developing presentation bibles and pitching original projects as well as ideas for episodes of shows already on the air. Animation Writing and Development includes chapters on animation history, on child development (writing for kids), and on storyboarding. It gives advice on marketing and finding work in the industry. It provides exercises for students as well as checklists for professionals polishing their craft. This is a guide to becoming a good writer as well as a successful one.Trade Review*"Jean Ann Wright's new book is a well written, straightforward and practical approach to writing for animated features and television. With an eye on giving the writer an overview of the animation process as well as solid advice on preparing successful projects for the big and small screen, Jean's book will prove invaluable to those trying to break into the business as well as those who already have a track record." -- Frank Gladstone, Head of Artistic Development/DreamWorks Animation*"Jean Ann Wright has managed to create a nearly indispensable book for writers of all media, not just animation. Animation Writing and Development not only demonstrates how to brainstorm gags and create memorable characters, it also analyzes the thinking of the audience whether they're pre-schoolers or teenaged video game addicts. This book asks questions that will lead you to fresh perspectives on your work and more sales."-Tad Stones, Animation Producer and Writer, Warner Brother and Universal Cartoon Studios*"What could be better than a mentor who really cares? Jean Ann Wright more than qualifies as a topnotch writing mentor for animation, one who cares about her readers and their potential careers. With that foundation in mind, I say, take this great book and run with it.er.better still.write with it!"- Rita Street, longtime Publisher/Editorial Director, Animation Magazine "The real value of this tome lies in its concise technical approach, offering newcomers various route-maps through the storytelling maze." - Imagine magazine"Even if you have never thought about writing for animation this is a fascinating book, and for anyone yearning to write for this medium it is indispensable...So is it possible to learn how to write? After reading this book I would say definitely yes - it will certainly make you want to try...There is lots of sensible advice for anyone wanting to embark on a career as a writer for animation. It will not be easy but this reasonably priced and enjoyable book could be your key to getting started." - Animatoon magazineTable of Contents1. Introduction to Animation2. Animation History3. Getting Ideas4. Child Development5. Developing Characters6. Animation Development and the Bible7. The Premise8. General Animation Structure and Sub Plots9. The Outline10. Storyboard for Writers11. The Scene12. Gags and Comedy Writing13. Dialogue14. The Script15. The Feature16. Genres and Other Media17. Editing and Rewriting18. Marketing19. The Pitch20. Agents, Networking and Finding Work21. Children's Media
£34.19
CRC Press The Art of the Storyboard 2nd Edition
Book SynopsisCommunicate your vision, tell your story and plan major scenes with simple, effective storyboarding techniques. Using sketches of shots from classic films, from silents to the present day, John Hart leads you through the history and evolution of this craft to help you get to grips with translating your vision onto paper, from the rough sketch to the finished storyboard. More than 150 illustrations from the author's and other storyboard artists' work illuminate the text throughout to help you master the essential components of storyboarding, such as framing, placement of figures, and camera angles.Level: NoviceTrade Review'Chock full of valuable advice for anyone who wishes to create a visual representation of a production before rolling tape.'Videomaker magazineTable of ContentsThe Storyboard's Beginnings: Where it all startedThe Storyboard Artist Is a Part of Preproduction TeamBasic components of the StoryboardCreate on Demand - How to Accommodate the Production TeamOn Planes and Perspective Added Emphasis on Design, Composition and ColorShowing Action in Your StoryboardDepth of Field and Light SourcesDynamics of the ShotAnimatics - The Future of Motion Control
£28.99
Taylor & Francis Pinhole Photography
Book SynopsisA respected guide for creatives, artists and photographers alike, Pinhole Photography is packed with all the information you need to understand and get underway with this wonderfully quirky, creative technique. Covering pinhole photography from its historical roots, pinhole expert Eric Renner, founder of pinholeresource.com, fully explores the theory and practical application of pinhole in this beautiful resource.Packed with inspiring images, instructional tips and information on a variety of pinhole cameras for beginner and advanced photographers, this classic text now offers a new chapter on digital imaging and more in depth how-to coverage for beginners, as well as revised exposure guides and optimal pinhole charts. With an expanded gallery of full-color photographs displaying the creative results of pinhole cameras, along with listings of workshops, pinhole photographer''s websites, pinhole books and suppliers of pinhole equipment, this is the one gTrade Review[O]ne of the greatest photography reference books I have seen in a very long time. [T]his book is absolutely bursting with information. Even just taking a quick flip through the pages and seeing the over 300 images by more than 100 artists, it is almost daunting to think that the entire book is written solely on the topic of pinhole photography. But Renner does skimp on anything.. If you are looking for an in-depth explanation of pinhole photography, a detailed show-and-tell of how to create your own pinhole camera, or would like to advance your pinhole photography to the next level, this book is an incredible resource and certainly one every photographer should have. -HolgaBlog.com"[O]ne of the greatest photography reference books I have seen in a very long time. [T]his book is absolutely bursting with information. Even just taking a quick flip through the pages and seeing the over 300 images by more than 100 artists, it is almost daunting to think that the entire book is written solely on the topic of pinhole photography. But Renner does skimp on anything.. If you are looking for an in-depth explanation of pinhole photography, a detailed show-and-tell of how to create your own pinhole camera, or would like to advance your pinhole photography to the next level, this book is an incredible resource and certainly one every photographer should have."---HolgaBlog.comTable of ContentsPinhole's History in the Exploration of Science and Ideology; Pinhole's History in the Exploration of Art; Pinhole's Revival; The Body as Camera, The Room as Camera Obscura; The Basic How-To of Pinhole Photography; The Advanced How-To of Pinhole Photography; Alternative Apertures: Zone Plates and Slits; Digital Imaging with Pinholes, Zone Plates and Alternatives; The Changing Pinhole Image; Resources; Index
£43.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd Cinematic Game Secrets for Creative Directors and
Book SynopsisLearn from TRUE GAME LEGENDS: Warren Spector - Founder of Origin Games, Ron Burke - Founder of GamingTrend, and Bob Sabiston of Flat Black Films...as they share their secrets on applying age-old cinematic film techniques to the greatest games of our time.Table of ContentsPart 1 Game Industry Primer; Chapter 1 The Production Process; Chapter 2 Understanding Preproduction; Chapter 3 Production in the Game Industry; Chapter 4 Postproduction; Part 2 Incorporating Cinematic Skills; Chapter 5 Writer; Chapter 6 Storyboard and Concept Art; Chapter 7 Cinematography for Games; Chapter 8 Producer; Chapter 9 Casting; Chapter 10 Directing; Chapter 11 Sound Design; Part 3 Creating Your Own Cinematic Project; Chapter 12 Getting Started; Chapter 13 The Game Business; Chapter 14 Legal Issues;
£30.39
Taylor & Francis Concert and Live Music Photography
Book SynopsisIf you've ever wanted to take dynamic and vibrant digital photos of your favorite band in concert, but aren't sure how to tackle such obstacles as approaching the stage, tricky lighting situations, or even what equipment to use, then look no further! Concert and Live Music Photography is a comprehensive guide to shooting live music performances, providing you with the right information on equipment, camera settings, composition, and post-processing to get the best out of each performance shot. J. Dennis Thomas, whose work has appeared in such magazines as Rolling Stone, SPIN, and Country Weekly, shares tips on lighting, common problems, etiquette, and recommended camera settings for shooting in a variety of different venues, including clubs, bars, outdoor concerts, theatres, stadiums, and arenas. He also explains how to get the right credentials to get you closer to each performance.Jam packed with over 160 photos from today's top concerts, this book will not only give you thTable of ContentsChapter 1: Gear Chapter 2: The Basics Chapter 3: Clubs, bars, and small venues Chapter 4: Outdoor Concerts Chapter 5: Theaters Chapter 6: Stadiums, Arenas, and Amphitheaters Chapter 7: Backstage and Offstage Chapter 8: Etiquette Chapter 9: Composition and Framing tips Chapter 10: Editing your photos Chapter 11: Credentials & Marketing
£26.99
Taylor & Francis Photographing Flowers Exploring Macro Worlds with
Book SynopsisCapture stunning macro floral images with this gorgeous guide by acclaimed photographer Harold Davis. You'll learn about different types of flowers, macro equipment basics, and the intricacies of shooting different floral varieties in the field and in the studio. Harold also shows you techniques in the Photoshop darkroom that can be applied to flower photography to help you get the most out of your images. Beautiful and authoritative, this guide to photographing flowers is a must-read for every photographer interested in flower photography. Photographing Flowers will also win a place in the hearts of those who simply love striking floral imagery. Trade Review"In this book Davis offers his knowledge and experience in the art of floral photography, presenting not only the results of his beautiful creations, but explanations of how each photograph was captured: the set up, the equipment and even the camera settings used for each brilliant image. The author takes you beyond the point of capture and discusses processing, both in a lab environment and digital post processing, as well as offers side-trips through history to learn a bit from the masters of art and photography, such as Van Gogh and O'Keeffe. Davis even goes so far as to share affordable and easy use studio setups which he has designed over the years. Using his techniques wonderfully artistic images can be created! For any photographer interested in floral photography - whether amateur or pro - this book will not only tutor them, but will inspire them."--San Francisco Book ReviewTable of ContentsIntroduction: Why Photograph Flowers; Equipment and Lighting; One World Many Flowers; The Bee's Eye View; Flowers and Sensuality; Flowers in the Digital Darkroom; More About Flowers; Glossary; Index
£26.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd Getting Started in 3D with 3ds Max
Book SynopsisLearning a 3D visualization software is a daunting task under any circumstances and while it may be easy to find online tutorials that tell you what to do to perform certain tasks you''ll seldom learn why you are performing the steps. This book approaches training from a top-down perspective way you will first learn important concepts of 3D visualization and functionality of 3ds Max before moving into the finer detail of the command structure. By learning how things work and why you might choose one method over another the book will not only teach you where the buttons are, but more importantly how to think about the holistic process of 3D design so that you can then apply the lessons to your own needs. The goal of the learning presented here is to familiarize the new user of 3ds Max with a typical workflow from a production environment from planning to modeling, materials, and lighting, and then applying special effects and compositing techniques for a finished product. Table of ContentsPreface; Introduction; Part I: Pre--planning Chapter 1: Storyboarding; Chapter 2: Project organization; Chapter 3: Project deliverables; Part II: Concepts ; Chapter 4: User interface; Chapter 5: Creating objects; Chapter 6: Object transformation; Chapter 7: Object selections; Chapter 8: Object cloning; Chapter 9: Scene setup; Chapter 10: 2D shapes; Chapter 11: Modifiers; Chapter 12: Lofting; Chapter 13: Lighting basics; Chapter 14: Materials; hapter 15: Mapping coordinates; Chapter 16: Camera basics; Chapter 17: Rendering basics; Part III: Workflow ; Chapter 18: Creating 3D primitive objects; Chapter 19: 3D procedural modeling; Chapter 20: Sub-object editing; Chapter 21: Types of surfaces; Chapter 22: More object cloning; Chapter 23: Graphite Modeling Tools; Chapter 24: Compound objects; Chapter 25: Exterior lighting; Chapter 26: More materials; Chapter 27: Multiple materials; Chapter 28: Introduction to animation; Chapter 29: Intermediate modeling; Chapter 30: Intermediate animation; Chapter 31: Global illumination; Chapter 32: Effects; Chapter 33: Introduction to Inverse Kinematics; Chapter 34: Character animation; Chapter 35: Introduction to Dynamics; Chapter 36: Introduction to scripting; Chapter 37: Intermediate rendering; Part IV: Post Production; Chapter 38: Scene assembly; Chapter 39: Introducing Composite workflow
£44.64
Penguin Books Ltd Michelangelo
Book Synopsis'An absorbing book, beautifully told and with the writer fully in command of a huge body of research' Philip Hensher, Mail on Sunday There was an epic sweep to Michelangelo's life. At 31 he was considered the finest artist in Italy, perhaps the world; long before he died at almost 90 he was widely believed to be the greatest sculptor or painter who had ever lived (and, by his enemies, to be an arrogant, uncouth, swindling miser). For decade after decade, he worked near the dynamic centre of events: the vortex at which European history was changing from Renaissance to Counter Reformation. Few of his works - including the huge frescoes of the Sistine Chapel Ceiling, the marble giant David and The Last Judgment - were small or easy to accomplish. Like a hero of classical mythology - such as Hercules, whose statue Michelangelo carved in his youth - he was subject to constant trials and labours. In Michelangelo Martin Gayford describes what it felt like to be Michelangelo Buonarroti, and how he transformed forever our notion of what an artist could be. 'It is a measure of [Michelangelo's] magnitude, and Gayford's skill in capturing it, that you finish this book wishing that Michelangelo had lived longer and created more' Rachel Spence, FT 'One of our most distinguished writers on what makes modern artists tick . . . It is very difficult to cut through the thicket of generations of scholarship and say anything new about David, the Sistine Chapel, The Last Judgement, the Basilica of St Peter's or many of Michelangelo's other masterpieces, but Gayford manages to do so by encouraging us to think - and look - at both the obvious and the overlooked' Sunday Telegraph'Only the most ambitious biographer can take on the talent of Michelangelo Buonarroti' The TimesTrade ReviewAn absorbing book, beautifully told and with the writer fully in command of a huge body of research -- Philip Hensher * Mail on Sunday *One of our most distinguished writers on what makes modern artists tick . . . It is very difficult to cut through the thicket of generations of scholarship and say anything new about David, the Sistine Chapel, The Last Judgement, the Basilica of St Peter's or many of Michelangelo's other masterpieces, but Gayford manages to do so by encouraging us to think - and look - at both the obvious and the overlooked * Sunday Telegraph *It is a measure of [Michelangelo's] magnitude, and Gayford's skill in capturing it, that you finish this book wishing that Michelangelo had lived longer and created more -- Rachel Spence * FT *Only the most ambitious biographer can take on the talent of Michelangelo Buonarroti * The Times *
£24.00
Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Peanuts Book
Book SynopsisFrom the backyard to outer space, Charles M. Schulz''s Peanuts has been charming the world for more than 70 years. In this celebration of Schulz and his beloved work, explore rarely seen sketches, influential comic strips, and collectors'' artifacts. Pore over evolving artworks of Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and the gang. Chart the rich history of Peanuts as it grew to become the world''s favourite comic, and travel from 1950 to the present day, from California to Japan. Every page of this visual guide is an exhibition to treasure. Discover the enduring and nostalgic charm of Peanuts in this stunning anniversary book.With a foreword by Stephen Colbert. 2020 Peanuts Worldwide LLC
£17.00
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Digital Photography Month by Month
Book SynopsisTom Ang (author) is an award-winning photographer, author, and TV broadcaster. He has written many bestselling books for DK, including How to Photograph Absolutely Everything, Digital Photography Masterclass, and Photography the Definitive Visual History, which was an Amazon Number 1 bestseller in Photography in 2016. He was a university lecturer in photography for 12 years, has exhibited internationally, contributed to numerous photography magazines, and has served as a juror on prestigious international photography competitions.
£17.00
Dorling Kindersley Ltd DC Comics Cover Art
Book SynopsisStory hook, tragic moment, poster, or outrageous character, the covers lured us in. - Paul Levitz, president of DC Comics 2002-2009From the trailblazing works of Bob Kane, to the photorealistic stylings of Adam Hughes and quirky humour of Amanda Conner, DC Comics Cover Art is a collection of the most iconic covers in DC''s history. Stunning artwork is accompanied by expert commentary exploring the significance of each cover, while artist profiles shed light on their creators.Discover the most striking covers from more than 85 years of DC Comics.All DC characters and elements & DC Comics. (s20)
£23.75
Penguin Books Ltd Chatsworth Arcadia Now Seven Scenes from the Life
Book SynopsisA stunningly original portrait of one of England''s grandest country housesNo house embodies the spirit of one dynasty better than Chatsworth. Set in an unspoilt Derbyshire valley, surrounded by wild moorland, and home to the Cavendish family for sixteen generations, this treasure house is filled with works of art and objects - from Nicolas Poussin''s The Arcadian Shepherds and Antonio Canova''s Endymion to great contemporary paintings by Lucian Freud and David Hockney - which have all, in their time, represented the very best of the new. As Stoker Cavendish, the twelfth Duke of Devonshire, likes to point out: ''Everything was new once.''Following the completion of a decade-long programme of renovations, the exterior of Chatsworth is gleaming, its stone façade newly cleaned and its window frames freshly gilded. Inside, through the inspired juxtaposition of old and modern, its rooms fizz with creative energy. Chatsworth, Arcadia, Now tells Trade ReviewChatsworth, Arcadia, Now is about the most sumptuous book I've seen in a third of a century of book reviewing. It charts the story of sixteen generations of Cavendishes' involvement with one of the two or three grandest and most beautiful houses in Britain -- Andrew Roberts, author of GEORGE IIIJust about the most mouthwatering book produced this century... Gardens, landscapes, libraries, wild flower meadows, works of art, architecture... Bliss! -- Alan Titchmarsh MBEThis glamorous, artistic book is a fitting tribute to a decade of renovation... One could say that the book is a collection piece in its own right... Breathtaking still-life studies underline the connections and contrasts between old and new... The sense of a great house with a vibrant past, present and a future is palpable -- Jeremy Musson * Country Life *Anyone who cannot visit in person can now luxuriate in this astonishing book, with its brilliant photographs fabulously staged and daringly laid out... as glorious as the house itself -- Clive Aslet * House & Garden *
£40.00
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Marvel Arms and Armour
Book SynopsisNick Jones is an author, editor and writer based in Lewes, East Sussex. In 2000 he moved into sci-fi and genre publishing, editing TV and movie tie-in titles (including Star Trek Magazine) and comics/toys collecting magazine Memorabilia, before taking charge of the graphic novels dept at Titan Books, where he edited Dan Dare, James Bond, Modesty Blaise, Wallace & Gromit, and DC Comics graphic novels. He is the author of DC Comics Cover Art and Guardians of the Galaxy: The Ultimate Guide; co-author of Marvel Universe: Map by Map, DC Comics Encyclopedia and The Mysterious World of Doctor Strange. Currently he is the editor of the DC Heroes & Villains Collection and Star Trek Explorer magazine. He blogs at Existential Ennui.
£21.25
Dorling Kindersley Ltd More More More
Book SynopsisLet master of Maximalism Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen tell you how to create and curate a space that you can truly love spending time in.Changing Rooms’ flamboyant lead designer has made a great living out of being himself, having spent his entire career encouraging people to reject decorative modesty. More More More is a rejection of so-called “good taste” that leaves people being so in control of their own home that even life feels out of place within it, and instead celebrates exuberance, lavish living, and individuality. It’s all about giving yourself the confidence you lack by curating your own perfect haven of chaos, so that you can live and love your stuff – in surroundings that are anything but beige!With this book, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen will not only explain how to adopt maximalism in the home, but promises to change your outlook on living happily in it. Structured within a complete timeline of maximalism, there’s
£17.00
Penguin Books Ltd 100 Ways You Can Help Save The Planet
Book SynopsisPopular climate change TikTok sensation, Earthtopia, brings a book packed to the brim with tips on saving the planet in easy and accessible ways.Want to save the planet? Start here.Earthtopia is here to teach you the little things you can do that make a huge difference to our planet.Things like:- Ditching fast fashion- Making your school plastic-free- Learning to fix your belongings- Using reef safe sunscreen- Getting involved in political change- And . . . bamboo-ing your poo?!With these and 100 other tips that make a massive impact, Earthtopia is here to help you live your best life - without costing the earth.
£12.59
Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Mysteries of the Universe Poster Book
Book SynopsisBring the stars and planets to your walls with this collection of posters from the bestselling book The Mysteries of the Universe.Take young readers aged 7+ on an incredible visual journey from Earth to the outer reaches of the Universe with each poster that displays an eye-catching image of a spectacular location from the night sky.From peculiar planets and distant stars to intricate galaxies, this fascinating collection of 30 posters reveals the secrets of space for young astronomers. Both children and adults will love poring over the close-up images, and deciding where to place these spectacular posters!This striking space poster book for children offers:- An engaging approach to the topic of space, using posters as a visual introduction for young learners. - 30 posters in a large, giftable book containing beautiful artwork and a corresponding description of each one. - Impressive images taken from The Mysteries of the Universe, a bestselling anthology with beautiful artwork and imagery. The Mysteries of the Universe Poster Book contains reversible posters highlighting key features and facts of our solar system and beyond. It is a perfectly curated look into the mysteries of space that have captured our imaginations for centuries, making it the ideal gift for any child who can't get enough of space.
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Penguin Books Ltd The Edifice Complex
Book SynopsisDeyan Sudjic''s The Edifice Complex: The Architecture of Power is a fascinating exploration of the language of architecture as an insight into the psychology of power, from tyrants to billionaires. Why do presidents and prime ministers, tycoons and tyrants share such a fascination with grand designs? Is it to impress or terrify, to wield state power, make a bid for immortality or just satisfy their egos? From Hitler''s vast Chancellery to Saddam Hussein''s Mother of all Battles mosque, from Olympic stadiums to Donald Trump''s excesses, Deyan Sudjic examines the murky relationship between buildings, money and politics, revealing the power of architecture - and the architecture of power. ''A thrilling and passionately indignant trawl through vanity''s most polluted depths'' The Times ''An often frightening, sometimes hilarious set of stories of brutality, absurdity and occasionally beauty'' Trade ReviewAstonishing ... a thrilling and passionately indignant trawl through vanity's most polluted depths -- Jonathan Meades * Times *Punchily written ... deftly amusing ... a closely argued, brilliantly marshalled, important book -- Tom Rosenthal * Daily Mail *Full of fascinating fact and smart observation ... clever, stimulating and thoughtful -- Stephen Bayley * Observer *Essential reading for anyone who cares about the physical world around them -- Amanda Levete * Independent *As compelling a read as a popular novel ... it is as though the worlds of academe and the gossip column collide ... funny, acidic, penetrating and provocative -- Norman Foster * Royal Academy Magazine *
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Penguin Books Ltd A Castle in Spain
Book SynopsisAfter Cambridge Matthew Parris worked for the Foreign Office before becoming a Conservative MP in 1979. He resigned seven years later, after which he was the parliamentary sketchwriter for The Times for thirteen years. He is now a columnist for The Times and the Spectator, and is also a frequent broadcaster. His highly acclaimed autobiography was published by Viking in 2002, and his most recent book Parting Shots, a collection of diplomats' final despatches, is now available as a Penguin paperback. He divides his time between a flat in London, a house in his former Derbyshire constituency, and the house in Spain which is the subject of this book.Trade ReviewIn a class of its own * Guardian *So infectious is his enthusiasm for L'Avenc and the dramatic, unvisited landscape of Collsacabra, that I wanted to leave at once to explore it ... And it's all just a few miles away from the Costa Brava! -- Christopher Hudson * Daily Mail *Stands apart... This Englishman's castle might have started as a dream, but it has ended up being an extraordinary reality * Sunday Times *
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Penguin Books Ltd Henri Matisse
Book SynopsisHenri Matisse by Alastair Sooke - an essential guide to one of the 20th century''s greatest artists''One January morning in 1941, only a fortnight or so after his seventy-first birthday, the bearded and bespectacled French artist Henri Matisse was lying in a hospital bed preparing to die.''Diagnosed with cancer, the acclaimed painter, and rival of Picasso, seemed to be facing his demise. Then something unexpected happened. After a life-saving operation that left him too weak to paint, and often too frail to even get out of bed, Matisse invented a ground-breaking and effortless new way of making art. The results rank among his greatest work.In an astonishing blaze of creativity, he began conjuring mesmerising designs of dazzling dancers and thrilling tightrope walkers, sensuous swimmers and mythical figures falling from the heavens. His joyful and unprecedented new works were as spontaneous as jazz music and as wondrous as crystal-clear lagoons. Their mTrade ReviewSooke is an immensely engaging character. He has none of the weighty self-regard that often afflicts art experts and critics; rather he approaches his subjects with a questioning, open, exploratory attitude -- Sarah Vine * The Times *His shows are excellent - clever, lively, scholarly, but not too lecturey; he's very good at linking his painters with the world outside the studio, and at how these artists have affected the world today' Sam Wollaston reviewing 'Modern Masters' * Guardian *
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University of Illinois Press The Female Economy The Millinery and Dressmaking
Book SynopsisExplores a lost world of women's dominance.Trade Review"Gamber's analysis is careful and nuanced, showing at every point the mixed impact of the processes of change in the lives of tradewomen and their customers. . . . A valuable contribution to women's labor, business, and social history as well as to the emerging history of consumption."--Susan Porter Benson, author of Counter Cultures: Saleswomen, Managers, and Customers in American Department Stores
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University of Illinois Press Visual Alterity
Book SynopsisReconsidering the dynamics of perceptionUsing cinema to explore the visual aspects of alterity, Randall Halle analyzes how we become cognizant of each other and how we perceive and judge another person in a visual field. Halle draws on insights from philosophy and recent developments in cognitive and neuroscience to argue that there is no pure natural sight. We always see in a particular way, from a particular vantage point, and through a specific apparatus, and Halle shows how human beings have used cinema to experiment with the apparatus of seeing for over a century. Visual alterity goes beyond seeing difference to being conscious of how one sees difference. Investigating the process allows us to move from mere perception to apperception, or conscious perception. Innovative and insightful, Visual Alterity merges film theory with philosophy and cutting-edge science to propose new ways of perceiving and knowing.Trade Review"Visual Alterity offers a theoretically sophisticated and incisive analysis of seeing, apprehending difference and moving image technology that challenges long-established assumptions. Kaleidoscopic in scope and deft in argument, Randall Halle’s pathbreaking book makes an important contribution to the fields of visual and alterity studies."--Daniela Berghahn, author of Far-Flung Families in Film: The Diasporic Family in Contemporary European Cinema
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University of Illinois Press Photographic Presidents
Book SynopsisDefining the Chief Executive via flash powder and selfie sticks Lincoln's somber portraits. Lyndon Johnson's swearing in. George W. Bush's reaction to learning about the 9/11 attacks. Photography plays an indelible role in how we remember and define American presidents. Throughout history, presidents have actively participated in all aspects of photography, not only by sitting for photos but by taking and consuming them. Cara A. Finnegan ventures from a newly-discovered daguerreotype of John Quincy Adams to Barack Obama's selfies to tell the stories of how presidents have participated in the medium's transformative moments. As she shows, technological developments not only changed photography, but introduced new visual values that influence how we judge an image. At the same time, presidential photographsas representations of leaders who symbolized the nationsparked public debate on these values and their implications. An original journey through political history, Photographic PresideTrade Review"Entertaining yet informative. . . Photographic Presidents is an excellent book that brings context and depth to certain decision points within history and how photography shaped them. It takes on a concept often overlooked by scholars as simply there, and moves it front and center into the discussion." --Congress & the Presidency"Well-written and engaging . . . What will be the next step in how presidents become photographic? Finnegan cannot—and does not try to—answer that question, but the fact that the question resonates in my head after putting down her book is a testament to how thought-provoking Photographic Presidents is." --Journal of American History"Very interesting and informative . . . Finnegan has covered a lot of ground in this well-illustrated book. She traces the development of the photographic medium and techniques with the history of visual communications and the image of the presidents, and has done it extremely well." --Journal of American Culture"Today, the camera, the press, and the presidency are inextricably linked. But how did we get here and, more importantly, how does that evolution inform the present visual and rhetorical landscape? Based on her longstanding research, writing and commentary as a 'presidential visual scholar,' there is no one better equipped to compose this picture than Cara Finnegan. This narrative weaves the evolution of a technology, a communications medium, and the highest office in the land into a vivid historical panorama. In current times, in an atmosphere in which visual politics can be all too affecting and effecting, Photographic Presidents places the visual presidency into a necessary frame."--Michael Shaw, Publisher, Reading the Pictures"A valuable resource for students of both American politics and the history of photography." --Booklist"Informative, knowledgeable, and enjoyable . . . . Photographic Presidents is a valuable addition to presidential history." --Foreword Reviews"Captivating . . . . Broad in scope and rich in anecdotal detail, this will please photography and history buffs." --Publishers Weekly"Fascinating." --Air Mail
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University of Illinois Press Movie Workers
Book SynopsisTrade Review"A much-needed critical volume. Movie Workers fills a major gap in scholarly and popular film history, presenting a meticulous and engaging analysis of a wealth of fascinating new data and case studies." --Technology and Culture "This is a very important book. It is no exaggeration to say that it totally re-writes the labour history of the British film industry. . . . Methodologically precise." --Historical Journal of Film, Radio and Television "This important study acts as a political weapon, a much-needed act of recovery and a revision of British film history." --Times Literary SupplementTable of ContentsCoverTitleCopyrightContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction. Women’s Work in Film Production: Concepts, Materials, and Methods1. Organizing Work: Gender and the Film Trade Union2. The 1930s: Modernizing Production3. The 1940s: Wartime Opportunities4. The 1950s: Rebuilding Britain5. The 1960s: The New Pioneers6. The 1970s and 1980s: Working with FeminismEpilogue: Legacies and New BeginningsAppendix A: Application Form for Membership in the Association of CineTechnicians (circa 1930s)Appendix B: ACT Job Levels, 1947Appendix C: Film Technicians: Numbers and Percentage by Gender, Decade, and Production CategoryNotesSelect GlossaryIndexBack cover
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Indiana University Press Crossroads of a Continent Missouri Railroads
Book SynopsisCrossroads of a Continent: The Missouri Railroad tells the story of the state's railroads and their vital role in American history.
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MIT Press Psychedelic Optical and Visionary Art Since the
Book SynopsisThe history of an aesthetic sensibility that began with Op Art and album covers; with more than seventy-five stunning color images.This eye-popping book offers a visual history of the psychedelic sensibility. In pop culture, that sensibility is associated with lava lamps, album covers, and teashades, but it first manifested itself in the extreme colors and kaleidoscopic compositions of 1960s Op Artists. The psychedelic sensibility didn't die at the end of the 1960s; Psychedelic traces it through the day-glo colors of painters Peter Saul, Alex Grey, and Kenny Scharf, the pill and hemp leaf paintings of Fred Tomaselli, the intensified palettes of Douglas Bourgeois and Sharon Ellis, and mixed-media and new media works by younger artists in the new millennium.Although the term psychedelic was coined to describe hallucinatory experiences produced by drugs used psychotherapeutically, the story these images tell is about the influence of psychedelic culture on the art
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MIT Press Ltd Active Matter The MIT Press
Book SynopsisThe first book on active matter, an emerging field focused on programming physical materials to assemble themselves, transform autonomously, and react to information.The past few decades brought a revolution in computer software and hardware; today we are on the cusp of a materials revolution. If yesterday we programmed computers and other machines, today we program matter itself. This has created new capabilities in design, computing, and fabrication, which allow us to program proteins and bacteria, to generate self-transforming wood products and architectural details, and to create clothing from “intelligent textiles” that grow themselves. This book offers essays and sample projects from the front lines of the emerging field of active matter.Active matter and programmable materials are at the intersection of science, art, design, and engineering, with applications in fields from biology and computer science to architecture and fashion. These essays contex
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