Art & Photography Books

Book SynopsisThis volume - in Italian, with an English summary - presents the 1930s archaeological photo-albums of John Alfred Spranger (1889-1968). Engineer, topographer, mountain climber, archaeologist, art collector and photographer, Spranger traveled extensively - in the Balkans, Greece, Egypt and the Near East, Canada, Central Asia - and left several photo albums detailing archaeological explorations as well as travel memories. In the 1920s-1930s, he took part in a number of Etruscan excavations in Tuscany, together with Harry Burton, the photographer of the Tomb of Tutankhamun. With a pioneering approach, they used the photo-camera to document the excavation work in progress. The albums are dedicated to a trip to Egypt in 1929, a trip to Mesopotamia (Iraq) in 1936 and some surveys and excavations carried out in Etruria (Tuscany, Italy) in 1929-1935. Spranger's photos are particularly meaningful, especially because he combined his skills in using the camera with a great expertise in archaeology and topography. His photos make it possible to understand, after almost a century, how many Egyptian, Mesopotamian and Etruscan sites appeared at the time of their first excavations Il volume - in italiano con riassunto in inglese - e dedicato agli album fotografici realizzati negli anni Trenta del Novecento da John Alfred Spranger (1889-1968): fu ingegnere, topografo, alpinista, archeologo, collezionista e fotografo. Viaggio molto - nei Balcani, in Grecia, in Egitto e nel Vicino Oriente, in Canda e in Asia centrale - lasciandoci molti album fotografici dedicati ai suoi viaggi e alle sue ricerche archeologiche. Negli anni Venti e Trenta partecipo a ricognizioni e scavi archeologici in Toscana, assieme a Harry Burton, il fotografo della Tomba di Tutankhamun. Con un approccio pionieristico, ambedue sperimentarono l'uso della macchina fotografica per documentare lo scavo archeologico. Gli album presentati sono dedicati a due viaggi, uno in Egitto nel 1929 e l'altro in Mesopotamia (Iraq) nel 1936, e a ricognizioni e scavi condotti in siti etruschi della Toscana tra 1929 e 1935. Le fotografie di Spranger sono particolarmente significative perche riflettono sia la competenza del fotografo che quella del topografo e dell'archeologo, e ci permettono di capire, a quasi un secolo di distanza, quale fosse l'aspetto di numerosi siti egizi, mesopotamici ed etruschi, al momento della loro prima indagine archeologica.Table of ContentsIntroduzione, di Stefano Anastasio e Barbara Arbeid; John Alfred Spranger, di Stefano Anastasio e Barbara Arbeid; Gli album, di Stefano Anastasio e Barbara Arbeid: Egitto/Iraq/Etruria; English Summary; Bibliografia; Appendice: digitalizzazione e archiviazione delle immagini

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Book SynopsisIn the Argentine Northwest, northeast of Catamarca, there are a set of shelters and caves located in the rainforest with rock art with virtually no background. Little is known about the occupants of these spaces and their past practices. In order to learn more about these, this book addresses the study and systematic analysis of the plastic-thematic-compositional repertoire of the rock art sites of ‘Los Algarrobales’ and their spatial and temporal distribution. In this way, it is possible to approach the understanding of the modalities of appropriation of the people of the inhabited area, the relationship that they would have maintained with the environment, as well as the distinction of various events and uses of different places and, in this way, contribute to the knowledge of the historical, social and cultural development of the area. Throughout the reading, we start to glimpse the archaeological landscapes related to rock art for this sector of the southern Andean area.Table of ContentsCapítulo 1 Introducción, Objetivos e Hipótesis Capítulo 2 Descripción del Área de Estudio y Antecedentes Capítulo 3 Consideraciones Teóricas Capítulo 4 Consideraciones Metodológicas Capítulo 5 El Arte Rupestre de Los Algarrobales Capítulo 6 Las Formas de los Espacios Plásticos en Los Algarrobales Capítulo 7 Los Paisajes de Los Algarrobales: paneles, tránsito y visualización Capítulo 8 Entre Imágenes y Paisajes. Conclusiones Referencias Bibliográficas Anexo I Tabla: Trabajos de campo realizados en los algarrobales Anexo II Ficha de relevamiento general Anexo III Tablas: Sitios con arte rupestre de los algarrobales Anexo IV Calcos: Diseños de camélidos y cuadrúpedos indefinidos

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Book SynopsisL’arte rupestre nella penisola e nelle isole italiane presents the proceedings of IFRAO 2018 – Session 2H: Rock Art in the Italian Peninsula and Islands: Issues about the Relation between Engraved and Painted Rocks, Symbols, Mountain Areas and Paths. The various papers present a remarkable synthesis of current knowledge on inscriptions, engraved and painted, on the rock walls of the Italian peninsular. In recent years an increasing amount of data has been collected, characterized by a regional and peculiar iconography with some common elements: anthropomorphic figures, weapons, daggers, halberds and other several symbols, all stylised. A peculiarity of this research is the site’s locations within small shelters, inappropriate for habitation or in places suitable for supervising mountain and territory roads; this research demonstrates similarities to that carried out in the Western Mediterranean Sea. A new subject of relates to the possible interpretations of some engravings as solar and stellar symbols related to the measuring of time and to economic, daily and seasonal factors.Table of ContentsPrefazione ; INDICE ; IFRAO 2018 – SESSION 2H: ROCK ART IN THE ITALIAN PENINSULA AND ISLANDS: ISSUES ABOUT THE RELATION BETWEEN ENGRAVED AND PAINTED ROCKS, SYMBOLS, MOUNTAIN AREAS AND PATHS ; R. Grifoni Cremonesi. Siti rupestri con manifestazioni artistiche dipinte e incise lungo la dorsale degli Appennini in Italia: paesaggio e viabilità, uso del territorio, simboli ricorrenti ; N. Pedergnana, F. Cavulli. La via segnata: Pianaura e le incisioni rupestri nel paesaggio del Monte Stivo (TN) ; F.M.P. Carrera, A.M. Tosatti. La media valle del Magra, paesaggi montani preistorici tra culto, commercio e controllo del territorio: un’interpretazione topografica alla luce delle nuove scoperte ; A.M. Tosatti. Incisioni rupestri nel territorio delle Alpi Apuane tra Massa e Lucca ; F.M.P. Carrera, S. Tonarelli, A.M. Tosatti. Petroglifi protostorici nella valle del Frigido (MS): posizione, controllo e uso del territorio ; T. Di Fraia. Le raffigurazioni incise e dipinte della Parete Manzi di Montelapiano (Abruzzo) e possibili collegamenti con mobilità e transumanza ; C. Ciabarra, T. Di Fraia, G. Furiassi, G. Palmerini, A. Vianello. La Pietra delle Croci di Lettopalena (Chieti, Abruzzo): primi rilievi e prime indagini ; A. Gravina. L'arte Rupestre Nel Gargano. Considerazioni ; A. Gravina. Alcuni stilemi dell'arte rupestre preistorica del Gargano. Proposte di interpretazione ; D. Servidio, D. Sigari, F. Larocca. Nuove evidenze di arte rupestre in Calabria ; A. Filippi, A. Gallina, R. Giglio, G. Mannino. L’arte rupestre nel territorio di Trapani (Sicilia). Le incisioni lineari: analisi dei siti e loro relazioni con il territorio ; A. Orlando, G. Biondi, P. Romano, E. Messina. Arte e siti rupestri nel Val Dèmone (Sicilia Nord-Orientale): il Riparo Cassataro, la Pietraperciata, la Rocca Pizzicata, la Rocca San Marco, l’Altipiano dell’Argimusco ed il Riparo della Sperlinga ; R. Cicilloni, M. Cabras, C. Mannu, E. Atzeni. La grotta del “Bagno Penale” a Cagliari (Sardegna, Italia): arte preistorica e paesaggio ; F.M.P. Carrera, A. Depalmas, L. Doro, S. Massetti. Incisioni rupestri pre-protostoriche della Sardegna. Una ricercar in corso ; F. Lorenzi, A. Nonza-Micaelli, A. Colonna. L’art rupestre de la Corse ; ADDENDA ; R. Grifoni Cremonesi. Les animaux dans le rituel et dans l’art pendant la préhistoire italienne ; C. Metta. Le decorazioni vascolari geometriche e figurative dell’abitato del Bronzo Finale di Sorgenti della Nova: analisi stilistica e diffusione ; M. Foti. Le modalità di sfruttamento del territorio in Lunigiana in età pre-protostorica: analisi spaziali preliminari e considerazioni alla luce delle ultime ricerche

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Book SynopsisStories shape us and give us meaning - but is it coincidence that the same seven basic plots repeat over time and across the world? What if stories not only reveal something about human psychology, but also give us clues to the meaning of the reality we live in? Discover how these archetypal stories - Overcoming the Monster, Rags to Riches, The Quest, Voyage and Return, Comedy, Tragedy and Rebirth - are not only universal, but also found in the story of Christ. What if Jesus' story is where myth becomes history and can give true meaning to all our lives? Explore for yourself the explosive claim that the life of Jesus isn't just another story, but the true story that satisfies our deepest longings.Trade ReviewThis is an imaginative, thought-provoking exploration of the power of story in our lives - and how the tales that we tell might point to a greater Story that encompasses us all. There is challenge here: some of it stirring, some of it prompting me to challenge the authors right back! But there’s also deep grace and wisdom: I was moved to tears by the chapter on Rebirth, with its beautiful depiction of the love and reconciliation that God offers us. It’s a book that reminds me just why I adore stories so much - and it’s a book that inspires me to pursue the Story that Peter and Matt suggest is the key to life, the universe and everything. -- Vicki Sparks, Commentator of the Year 2021, Sports Journalism AwardsReading Reality And Other Stories is like discovering the entrance to a cave. Once you’re inside you’ll find the tunnels through which all the great stories of the past are brought up to the earth. The greater discovery is that these many tunnels meet together in a single great hall of treasure. Without erasing the distinctions between the different stories we love - or embracing Christopher Brooker’s 7 plots theory too readily - Matt and Pete show how our thirst for great mythos is quenched by what C.S. Lewis called "the Myth become Fact", the gospel of Jesus. This book not only gathers together some of the best material on story and storytelling, but arranges it to show us that the best story is the truth. Matt and Pete have made this storehouse of storytelling riches so accessible that I will be putting Reality And Other Stories into the hands of every person we teach in the Speak Life Foundry. -- Nate Morgan Locke, Creative Director, Speak LifeI could almost hear this book as the banter of storytellers lingering around a dinner table as Pete & Matt regale us with their shared delight in the power of story. I have long been encouraging filmmakers to make adaptations of the stories and themes of scripture and found this approach of looking through Christopher Bookers "seven stories" genuinely inspiring. -- Luke Walton, Producer, Reel Issues Films.This is a book that's been needed for a long time. Its relevance comes from familiarity with literature and films over a wide range of illustrations of Booker's Seven Categories. It's also easily accessible, well written and not too long. Best of all, however, Peter and Matt do what Real-Reality demands of the stories of mankind: they relate them to His Story, the One who alone tells stories straight and true. And they accomplish that so that the Gospel itself—and our attendant responsibility not to waste time but be reconciled to God—is both clear but not unnaturally imposed. It flows naturally from the subject matter of the book as a whole. * Ranald Macaulay, Christian Heritage, Cambridge *

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Book SynopsisRuth E. Carter is a living legend of costume design. For three decades, she has shaped the story of the Black experience on screen - from the eighties streetwear of DO THE RIGHT THING to the royal regalia of COMING 2 AMERICA. Her work on Marvel's BLACK PANTHER not only brought Afrofuturism to the mainstream, but also made her the first Black winner of an Oscar in costume design. In 2021, she became the second-ever costume designer to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In this definitive book, Carter shares her origins - recalling a trip to the sporting goods store with Spike Lee to outfit the SCHOOL DAZE cast and a transformative moment stepping inside history on the set of Steven Spielberg's AMISTAD. She recounts anecdotes from dressing the greats: Eddie Murphy, Samuel L. Jackson, Angela Bassett, Halle Berry, Chadwick Boseman, and many more. She describes the passion for history that inspired her period pieces - from MALCOLM X to WHAT'S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT - and her journey into Afrofuturism. Carter's wisdom and stories are paired with deluxe visuals, including sketches, mood boards, and film stills. Stunning photography by Awol Erizku reveals the beautiful details of Carter's most iconic creations. Fans will even get a glimpse behind the scenes of the highly anticipated BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER. At its core, Carter's oeuvre celebrates Black heroes and sheroes, whether civil rights leaders or Wakandan warriors. She has brought the past to life and helped us imagine a brighter future. This book is sure to inspire the next generation of artists and storytellers.

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Book SynopsisThese cat lovers are out and purr-oud! Freddie Mercury, Sylvia Rivera, Alison Bechdel, Dusty Springfield. This book is a celebration of queer icons of the past and present and their furry feline friends. From images of lost legends such as Josephine Baker and James Baldwin, to snapshots of contemporary trailblazers like comedian Tig Notaro and fashion designer Jason Wu—these charming and eccentric photographs capture what it truly means to be a cat purr-son. • PURR-FECT FOR CAT LOVERS: This book celebrates the love between human and cat. What better gift could you get the feline fancier in your life? • AMEWSING ANECDOTES AND IMPAWTENT MOMENTS: Learn about the lives of the queer heroes who came before us and those who are still fighting for equality and inclusion. We're not kitten around—with watershed moments like the Stonewall riots and sweet stories of domestic bliss, this book will both entertain and inspire you. • PHOTOS WITH CATITUDE: In these purr-ecious photographs, you'll get to see your heroes in unguarded moments expressing love for their pets. This collection of images will bring joy to any cat lover's heart. Perfect for: • LGBTQIA+ cat lovers and the people who shop for them • Anyone interested in learning more about influential queer figures—and their pets!

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Book SynopsisTwenty contemporary artists and writers reimagine Corita Kent's iconic creative manifesto. Known for her vibrant and powerful serigraphs, Corita Kent left an equally important legacy through her teaching. In the late 1960s, she and her students at the Immaculate Heart College developed their Art Department Rules. From "Consider everything an experiment" to "Be happy whenever you can manage it," these ten deceptively simple principles capture the magic of Corita's approach to creativity, culture, and activism. In this volume, ten writers and ten artists look back at the rules and show us how vital and resonant they remain today.

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Book Synopsis Discover the story of Adelaide Labille-Guiard-a long-ignored artist and feminist of eighteenth-century France-in this imaginative and illuminating biography from an award-winning writer.Summer in Paris, 1783. The Louvre steps, too hot and no breeze, the air electric with the heady anticipation of a coming storm: the year''s Royal Salon. Bewigged and powdered Parisians mill amid pigeons, dogs, and detritus; food and flower sellers; pamphleteers and propagandists. Men and women of every estate (clergy, nobles, commoners) are united under art: to love it, to despise it, to gossip endlessly about it. Exhibiting at the Royal Salon was not for the faint of heart, and it was never intended for women. Enter Adelaide Labille-Guiard . . . Born in Paris in 1749, Adelaide Labille-Guiard rose from shopkeeper''s daughter to an official portraitist of the royal court-only to have her achievements reduced to ash by the French Revolution. While she defied soc

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Book SynopsisTwenty short essays by designer, artist, and educator Mitch Goldstein to help design students to get the most out of school. Having taught design for 16 years, Mitch Goldstein explores all aspects of how to get the most out of the design school experience, in a way that makes sense for design students at any level of their education, or someone thinking about attending a design school and wondering what it's really all about. Goldstein will cover such topics as: • Why go to design school • What actually happens in your classes during your time at design school • What kind of assignments you can expect • How critiques work • What you're actually expected to do on a daily basis • How to translate ideas into paying client projects • How to make things that will get you a job • And much more From collaboration and critiques to practice and process, this book gives design students a guide to make the best of their school experience, while also adding value for design professors to understand how to design school from a student's perspective, and to better the collaborative experience.

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Book SynopsisPart architectural guidebook and part critique, Sky-High documents the pencil-thin, supertall towers that are transforming New York City's skyline as well as its streets. New York City's penchant for building skyward has reached new heights with its crop of supertall towers—those that rise at least 984 feet above the sidewalk. The city that never sleeps is also the city that never stops building ever higher, from the Woolworth and Chrysler buildings of an earlier race to the top to today's super luxury aeries of 57th Street's Billionaires' Row and the offices of One World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan. Bruce Katz's extraordinary photographs capture a dozen of these self-styled odes to wealth and power, alongside Eric P. Nash's incisive critique documenting the evolution of the skyline, past and present, and the supertalls' transformative effects on the contemporary cityscape. Among the twelve buildings featured are One World Trade Center, Three World Trade Center, 30 Hudson Yards, 35 Hudson Yards, One57, 432 Park Avenue, 53West53, Central Park Tower, and One Vanderbilt.

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Book SynopsisA collection of beautifully illustrated essays and interviews presenting a rich, inclusive, contemporary, and global vision of design diversity. As the design industry re-examines its emphasis on Eurocentric ideologies and wrestles with its conventional practices, Centered advocates for highlighting and giving a voice to the people, places, methods, ideas, and beliefs that have been eclipsed or excluded by dominant design movements. Curated by Kaleena Sales, a powerful voice and noted advocate for diversity in the design community, the thirteen essays and interviews in this volume will feature important and underrepresented design work and projects like: Gee's Bend Quilters, by Stephen Child and Isabella D'Agnenica A Chinese Typographic Archive, by YuJune Park and Caspar Lam Indigenous Sovereignty and Design: An Interview with Sadie Red Wing (Her Shawl is Yellow) The Truck Art of India, by Shantanu Suman New Lessons from the Bauhaus: An Interview with Ellen Lupton Vocal Type: An Interview with Tre Seals Decolonizing Graphic Design, A Must, by Cheryl D. Miller And more A must-read for design practitioners, educators, students, and anyone interested in expanding narratives and gaining a more inclusive understanding of design.

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Book SynopsisAn insider's look at art museums and how they shape the ways we view art, through the eyes of the architects who design them. Architects and art lovers everywhere will enjoy this remarkable collection of interviews from sixteen of the world's most celebrated, thoughtful, and innovative architects who have designed many of the world’s greatest museums. Spanning generations, geographies, and methods of architectural practice, these architects share the complex and fascinating process of creating spaces for art. Building Culture includes interviews with:​​ Frank Gehry, who reveals how a half-century of dialogue with the visual arts influenced his revolutionary Guggenheim Bilbao​. Kulapat Yantrasast, who describes his rethinking of exhibition design and how it expands the presentatio

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Book SynopsisThe history of the Folly Cove Designers (1941-1969) - one of America's longest-running artist collectives - is explored through their work. Folly Cove Designers (officially 1941-1969) was a mostly all-women block printing collective. The group was founded by Caldecott-award winner and beloved children's book author/illustrator Virginia Lee Burton Demetrios (of Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel fame). Together the Gloucester, MA-based group produced over three hundred distinct designs conveying personal and regional narratives through the use of shared design principles and the compelling language of pattern. The group was propelled to international fame through commercial contracts with major retailers (F. Schumacher, Lord & Taylor, etc.), articles in leading periodicals such as Life, and participation in seminal fine craft exhibitions. As the first comprehensive history of the Folly Cove Designers, Trailblazing Women Printmakers documents and celebrates the group's tremendous success and the incredible artistry of its members. Through historical ephemera and photographs, Sarni explores the history, the work, and the group dynamics of the Folly Cove Collective.

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Book Synopsis A love letter to the small shop, and shop owners everywhere, by beloved bookseller Peter Miller. There is a tradition of shopkeeping, a tradition of codes, etiquette, and customs. For the most part, it is an oral history, passed along, person to person. You learn to be a retailer-not by going to college, but by going to work. You learn from people who have learned how to run a shop. [from the Introduction] For more than four decades, Peter Miller has run a design bookshop that shares his name in Seattle. He has also written three of his own books, manuals about cooking and about food and about eating together. In this love letter to his day job, Miller writes for the first time about his other love: shopkeeping. Miller crafts stories from the bookshop floor with wry humor and skillful storytelling. Readers are taken on a shopkeeping journey and will come to understand along the way that small shops characterize our towns and cities, making them uniqu

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Book Synopsis A captivating volume that transports us onto the San Francisco streets of the 1970s through the black-and-white images of a previously unknown master of 20th-century photography, Barbara Ramos.Unearthed fifty years after they were originally taken, Ramos's photographs offer up stirring scenes from everyday life—a group of Hari Krishnas sing on Market Street, a window dresser changes a mannequin at the Union Square Macy’s, two men lean in for a kiss at a peace rally in Golden Gate Park. A Fearless Eye brings Ramos's images to print for the very first time, introducing audiences to a photographer whose work belongs alongside that of Robert Frank, Diane Arbus, and Vivian Maier. Featuring a preface by award-winning novelist and essayist Rachel Kushner, an essay by photography historian Sally Stein, and an interview with Ramos by photographer and writer Stephen A. Heller, this enthralling street photography book is a fascinating time capsule of a bygone moment in California history.Perfect for: Lovers of vintage, historical, and street photography San Francisco residents, visitors, and armchair historians Museum-goers and fans of such renowned American photographers as Diane Arbus, Vivian Maier, and Robert Frank Fans of Barbara Ramos's unconventional story and unparalleled work

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Book SynopsisThis revised edition of design-world darling Jessica Hische's career-spanning art book offers a fascinating inside look at her work in progress, featuring highlights from her most exciting recent projects and new tips for lettering with digital tools.

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Book SynopsisThe third volume in the much-admired The Colour of Time series. A Woman's World, 1850–1960 explores the many roles – domestic, social, cultural and professional – played by women across the world before second-wave feminism took hold. Using Marina Amaral's colourized images and Dan Jones's words, this survey features women both celebrated and ordinary, whether in the science lab or protesting on the streets, performing on stage or fighting in the trenches, running for election or exploring the wild. This vivid and unique history brings to life and full colour the female experience in a century of extraordinary change. Photographs include: Queen Victoria, Edith Cavell, Josephine Baker, Eva Peron, Virginia Woolf, Clara Schumann, Martha Gellhorn, Rosa Parks, Agatha Christie, Frida Kahlo, Harriet Tubman, Florence Nightingale, Hattie McDaniel and Gertrude Bell; as well as revolutionaries from China to Cuba, Geishas in Japan, protestors on the Salt March, teachers and pilots, nurses and soldiers.Trade ReviewEvery bit as fascinating and revelatory as its predecessors. Jones's text is authoritative and witty, but the main appeal lies in Amaral's delicate colourisation of photographs, bringing subjects including Frida Kahlo back to life... This fine book is a moving testament to the power of social change * Observer *[These] striking images offer a new window on to fascinating, inspiring lives * History Revealed *Transform[s] them into people you feel you could meet today, making their stories all the more fascinating * Waitrose Magazine *A beautiful thing to keep on your coffee table or bookshelf. 5* * All About History *PRAISE FOR DAN JONES AND MARINA AMARAL: 'I have long considered colourisation sacrilege... after reading this book, I've changed my mind' The Times, on The Colour of Time. 'Amaral's colourisation process is most moving when applied to pictures of children. To see it more as the photographer saw it, and the way it actually was. The photographer might not have had the choice, or the technology, to take a picture in colour. But looking through the viewfinder, that's what they saw; the past – even its grimmest, darkest hours – was not in black and white' Guardian, on The World Aflame. 'There is something of The Wizard of Oz about Marina Amaral's photographs. She whisks us from black-and-white Kansas to shimmering Technicolor Oz... When you see Amaral's coloured portraits, you think: phwoar!... She changes the way we see a period or a person' Spectator, on The Colour of Time. '[Amaral] breathes new life, immediacy and human connection into black-and-white pictures. Even familiar shots are transformed in a breathtaking way' * Irish News, on The Colour of Time *

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Book SynopsisYou live in York UK, you’re thinking of paying a visit, or you just like buildings? Then this new work from John Brooke Fieldhouse is a must have! It’s a guide book. But it’s completely different, it’s not what you’d expect from the city of Vikings, Romans, the medieval, the Civil War, the Georgians, and the Victorians. It’s about the twentieth century and later – right up to 2018. Its buildings – public and private - how they’re designed, engineered, lit, heated, ventilated...and not just buildings, there are 130 plus items, including bridges, a flood barrier, details like windows, seating, handrails, landscaping, paving, all the things we touch when we move through a city, the things that make us feel good or bad. It’s 260 pages, 360 colour photographs, fifteen pages of indexes and an introduction, consisting of unsentimental and unvarnished answers by the author to over 30 questions on the book and York. Answering questions and always asking more. It’s not just the past, it’s all about the present and the future. We spend most of our lives in buildings, they are art, science, psychology and politics so it’s essential we all have our own view about them.

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Book SynopsisIn late modernity theology has to perform an aesthetic turn, if it wants to break out of its current isolation. Theologians cannot limit themselves to biblical texts and Christian tradition as a frame of reference but also have to search for traces of God's presence in cultures and religions. God/Terror addresses the quest for God in the context of oppression, violence and terror from an aesthetic perspective. It looks at how artists and writers approach the relationship between God and Terror. Statements such as that from composer Karl Heinz Stockhausen: "9/11 was the greatest work of art ever" or from South African writer Adam Small: "Only literature can perform the miracle of reconciliation" - are occasions to reflect again about the relationship between ethics and aesthetics, theology and the arts. As in a medieval diptych, the theme is mirroring god talk in memory of 9/11 and in the context of political conflicts in Germany, South Korea and South Africa. First published in German as Gott - Terror: ein Diptychon by Kohlhammer.Table of ContentsPrologue I. Terror, War and Violence: God Talk in Memory of September 11th, 2001 1. The Power of Images 2. Apocalypse Now – Does 9/11 Mark an Epochal Boundary? 3. Conflicting Images of God II. Guilt, Reconciliation and Grace: God Talk in the Context of Political Conflicts in Germany, South Korea and South Africa 4. The Powerlessness of Images 5. Beyond Apocalypse – Dealing with Guilt in Societal Transformation Processes 6. In Conflict with God Epilogue

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Book SynopsisShades of White is a pure celebration of all the brilliant white hues, and how they work in harmony with different textures inside the home. White is magical. It can illuminate a space, or it can be a blank slate, allowing other décor in the room to shine. Whether your style is rustic, modern, romantic, vintage or classic, Fifi O'Neill will show you that there is a perfect shade of white for you. With beautiful commissioned photography, Fifi showcases twelve dazzling homes that have mastered using shades of white throughout. From fresh to cosy, sophisticated to shabby chic, white is classy, adaptable and timeless. Shades of White showcases interior inspiration for using white in any setting, pairing the infinite shades with different textures such as wood and metal, or even with other colours, to create stylish and stunning interiors.

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Book SynopsisDiscover Rachel Ashwell’s floral inspirations and the unique touch she brings to interiors in her first book dedicated to flowers, a deeply-held passion come to life. Flowers and floral decoration are at the core of Rachel Ashwell’s world and her designs. From her showcase rose garden in California, she set out with photographer Amy Neunsinger to capture the full-blown romance of the quintessential English country house, the dramatic colourways of northern Europe, and the faded opulence of a Parisian apartment. This is the story of that magical journey, which takes us through a variety of beautiful spaces large and small, some ornate and others simple. Every aspect of floral accents is showcased, from wallpaper to fabrics, floors to ceilings, architectural details, lighting and, of course, flower arrangements, some breathtaking and some simple… but all beautiful in their own right. First published in 2018, this is a new edition.

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Book SynopsisA. M. AIKhalifa''s calling is to be creative, and she believes that in any creative profession or hobby, a person has a duty to research and communicate the values of the piece responsibly, as well as knowing that this method of creating is crucial to making anything meaningful. A. M. AlKhalifa delves into the ins and outs of such a significant profession like graphic design, opening the door to questions on just how important the responsibility of a graphic designer, or just about anyone with a career in the creative industries, is.Insights for Creatives is a book that explores visual communication and graphic design with a fresh approach, examining the role and responsibility of such a job. These messages spread beyond just graphic designers, making this book the perfect read for anyone with a passion for anything creative, wanting a new view or insight into the area they love.

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Book SynopsisFantastic fashion that won't cost you the earth.What is a 'fashion footprint'? What's the problem with fast fashion? And is there any alternative to it? This inspirational guide is your sustainable sourcebook full of activities and practical tips on how you can cut ties with unethical fashion practices and form new fashion habits that work for you - all without compromising your signature style! Author Laura Strutt will help readers identify the approach that will work best for them - are you a seasonal clothes swapper or would you rather get crafty? Covering topics such as motivational mindset changes, trusted brands to try, buying and selling secondhand clothes, inspiration for upcycles, mending techniques and questions to ask companies before you shop, this is the ultimate book for the closet-curious who want to create a wardrobe that doesn't cost the Earth.

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Book SynopsisThese stunning posters from Chris Wormells bestselling Planetarium are perfect for pinning on your walls.This large-format poster book lets you decorate your walls with images from the bestselling Planetarium. Featuring a universe of incredible images, from small, icy moons to enormous swirling galaxies, this is a stunning collection of prints.The posters are double-sided and perforated for easy removal, with the reverse showing a black-and-white, annotated version of the full-colour illustration.The groundbreaking Welcome to the Museum series presents a virtual museum for visitors of all ages, and has sold more than 2 million copies worldwide. The galleries are open twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, boasting an unrivalled collection of wonders from around the world.

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Book SynopsisIcons of Cinema: Baz Luhrmann explores the fascinating and flamboyant career of one of the world's best-loved movie directors. Famous for his lavish style and dramatic portrayal of tragedy and love, Luhrmann is known as Australia's gem and his iconic work is instantly recognisable. Discover what makes a Luhrmann film - how he earned auteur status, the ingredients that comprise his signature style, the influences that led him to create each feature film and the themes he revisits most often in his work. You'll learn how he uses music, dance, set design and costume to convey emotion and examine the human condition and how his interest in stage direction informed the style of his Red Curtain Trilogy. Fully illustrated throughout with stunning photographs and movie stills, you'll find a chapter dedicated to each major motion picture. It's time to relive the magic of Strictly Ballroom, Romeo + Juliet, Mou

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Book Synopsis'What makes Art is Magic so rewarding is that Deller can write. Strikingly, he finds the literary process "mortifying . . . as though I am slowly dying". Perhaps it is that painful intensity that electrifies his prose, which comes across as crystalline, athletic, earnest yet frequently funny.' - Financial Times 'His work is hilarious and touching' - David Byrne 'Making good political art is almost impossible. Deller makes it fun. What sets him apart is his utopian optimism and belief in people.' - Jonathan Jones, The Guardian Art is Magic is artist Jeremy Deller's attempt to tie up the key works of his career alongside the art, pop music, film, politics and history that have inspired his work. Much has been written about Deller over the decades but this is the first time he has pulled together all of his cultural touchstones. The book features work from across Deller's life and art and includes Sacrilege, the inflatable Stonehenge, the Iggy Pop Life Class, The Battle of Orgreave, a recreation of a confrontation from the Miners' Strike, bats (a subject in at least three of Deller's works), Andy Warhol (whom he met in 1986), rave culture, hen harriers pecking out the eyes of a Tory MP, and a giant Chameleon slide. Art is Magic gives us the most rigorous account of Deller and his work to date. Something for everybody.Trade ReviewArt is Magic, for sure. And when Jeremy Deller's involved, it's an education, irreverently British and a re-telling of the world around us. And if that's not enough to entice you, buying the book will, as promised by the artist, "bring you good luck and help you do sex better". Bargain. * The Face *Art Is Magic reveals the full, dizzying range of Deller's work to date. * The Observer New Review *Art is Magic is, like a lot of Deller's work, generous in spirit. It should, I think, be essential reading not just for the culturally curious but for the next generation looking to put their own artistic stamp on the world. * ES Magazine *Art is Magic is not like other art books. It is a willfully eccentric overview of his career to date that includes episodes with saucy nightclub owner Peter Stringfellow, pro-wrestler Adrian Street and a top brass band. The text is chatty, self-deprecating, eccentric, wise, opinionated, funny - Deller's voice, in other words. * The i Paper *an intriguing and provocative retrospective * International Times *[Jeremy] lists a number of alternative working titles he had for Art Is Magic - including That's Not Art, which has been said to him a few times during his career. This book firmly proves those people wrong * Buzz Magazine *I get to read a lot of art coffee table books and Jeremy Deller's: Art is Magic is one of the best I've read. * Keeping Tabs newsletter *

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Book SynopsisFlowers are a perennial favourite of artists; and what better medium than luminous, delicate watercolour? Fiona Peart's new book is a complete course in learning to paint flowers, packed with handy hints and tips for new artists – or indeed anyone who wants to capture the beauty of flowers with paint. Numerous simple step-by-step exercises are seeded through the book to allow the reader's skills to grow towards more complex and rewarding projects. A range of flowers are included, from hydrangeas to camellias to hellebores. Fiona's clear, down-to-earth and friendly instructions encourage the reader to try different styles, while the 21 full-size, traceable outlines included mean that even those who don't wish to draw can get started quickly and simply, following the instructions provided. In the best-selling Absolute Beginner series, this book is suitable for absolutely anyone who wants to take their painting skills further and become an accomplished flower artist. Trade ReviewPart of the Absolute Beginners series, Watercolour Flowers for the Absolute Beginner by Fiona Peart provides a complete course in learning to paint flowers in watercolour. Simple step-by-step exercises take you from basic marks and shapes to more complex projects, with a host of flowers to paint from hydrangeas and camellias to hellebores. Twenty-one full-size traceable outlines are included so you can get started with your watercolour straight away. * Leisure Painter, June 2023 *Table of ContentsIntroduction 6 Materials 8 Getting started 14 Greeting card – step–by–step 24, Daffodils in Spotty Mug – step–by–step 34 Colour and tone 38 Sweet Mock Orange – step–by–step 54 More ideas and techniques 62 Majestic Magnolia – step–by–step 72 Finding your own way 82 Camellias – step–by–step 96 Creating movement 106 Blue Hydrangea – step–by–step 118 Index 144

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Book SynopsisLearn how to make beautiful, bespoke candles for you and your home in this easy-to-follow guide. Sarah Ditchfield, founder of Candle by Events, shares her secrets for crafting 20 of her best-selling candle designs, so that you too can make both modern and traditional waxed creations at home – from elegantly simple taper candles to show-stopping ice pillars. Invaluable advice is included on the essential materials and tools you'll need to get started, along with handy measuring and heating charts. Every candle project is accompanied by simple instructions, step-by-step photographs and a gorgeous finished picture. There's even a chapter on how to decorate and package your candles if you'd like to give them away as thoughtful, hand-crafted gifts. If you are looking for a craft that you can truly immerse yourself in, and one that's perfect for the beginner candlemaker looking for professional results, this is the book for you. This is a revitalized edition of Making Candles: Create 20 decorative candles to keep or to give (2017).Trade ReviewLearn how to make beautiful, bespoke candles with this easy-to-follow guide. Sarah shares secrets for 20 of her best-selling modern and traditional designs. There's advice on materials and tools, simple instructions and step-by-step photos for all abilities. -- Machine Knitting Monthly * Machine Knitting Monthly *What a lovely book. Simple easy to follow instructions, that cover all the stages of candle making and wonderful projects that are clearly explained and well illustrated. I can't wait to get started. -- Sherid Arby * Amazon Customer Review *I’ve never made candles before yet I buy loads! I never find that perfect Christmas scent as they never seem strong enough or get discontinued the next year! So l have plenty of empty candle jars with loads of lumps of wax around so l really need to make my own don’t l! So l was selected to review this book to leave an honest review and this is it … buy it! At the beginning of the book it goes through tools and materials with info about various waxes, holders, wicks, colours and other bits. Then it talks about techniques and safety which is followed on my the recipes. At the end of the book is a troubleshooting section. I feel confident that once the wicks arrive l shall be able to make a few decent candles. -- Elizabeth Hardman * Customer Review *Learn how to create beautiful, bespoke candles for you and your home with Sarah Ditchfield's guide Making Candles. Craft both modern and traditional waxed creations, from simple taper candles to show-stopping ice pillars, with 20 gorgeous step-by-step projects. With invaluable advice, it means that you can fully immerse yourself in this relaxing craft. -- Crafts Beautiful * Crafts Beautiful *Table of ContentsIntroduction 6 Tools and materials 8 Techniques 14 The candles 20 Upcycling and recycling 72 Decorating your candles 74 Packaging your candles 76 Burn testing 78 Troubleshooting 79 Index 80

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Book SynopsisThe essential guide to drawing manga figures. Ideal for seasoned comic artists or complete beginners, this fantastic book is packed with clear instructions and inspiration for drawing manga figures. It begins with the basics and contains galleries of body parts, expressions and hair styles to inspire and encourage the reader, along with step-by-step guides to mastering fundamentals such as anatomy and hands and feet. A range of profiles, characters, genders and ages is included. Build up skill through drawing and inking and then experiment using different colouring media – including markers, watercolour acrylics and pencils – to achieve outstanding results. This title was previously published as Manga - The Mega Guide (9781782210764)Trade ReviewThis book covers all aspects of drawing female and male figures, the instructions are easy to follow and the illustrations are colourful. I really like the chapters on inking and colouring, there is information on composition, backgrounds and how to use colour, light and shade. There is advice on using markers to colour skin, hair and eyes and also chapters on using other mediums. I found this book very helpful and inspiring, it contains all the information I need to start drawing in the manga style. -- AJ Park * Amazon Customer Review *Table of ContentsIntroduction  Drawing Learning how to draw  Faces, expression and hair  Gender and age  Expressions  Eyes  Hair Drawing the figure  Basic figures  The torso   Hands and feet  Pose  Kemonomimi: animal features  Chibis  Composition  Inking and colouring  Tools for inking  Colour theory  Picking a colour scheme  Light and shade  Coloured markers  Watercolours  Coloured pencils  Acrylics  Digital tools  Index 

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Book SynopsisEnter the dragon's den and draw every claw, tooth and scale! From fire-breathing monsters to majestic sea serpents, Paul Bryn Davies' boundless imagination will inspire you to draw like you never have before. Start off simple with playful hatchlings and soon you'll be illustrating battling giants and gnarled wyverns. There are 100 deadly dragons to choose from, and every project is broken down into a handful of simple stages that lead you effortlessly through to the finished coloured drawing. There are no written instructions to follow – just basic shapes and pencil strokes. You'll be amazed at how easily you can create stunning, detailed drawings roaring with character! This is the perfect book for budding artists who want to create their own mythical masterpiece.Trade ReviewMy 12 year old son loves drawing, and is very analytical about it, so these step-by-step illustrations really suited him. Even if you're not that artistic, they really help to break it down into easy to manage steps. -- Laura Pritchard * Customer Review *I love mystical art. This step-by-step book, Draw 100: Dragons is right up my street. What is even better is that there's over 100 of all different styles. There's five pencil outlines for each dragon, leading you to a full colourful, completed dragon sketch. Very easy to follow. I was drawing dragons after only a few pages. There's even cute baby dragons! Highly recommend for teaching how to draw with a list of what you need with advice on papers, pencils, gouache and watercolour. -- Geraldine Walker * Customer Review *Table of ContentsIntroduction 8 What do you need? 9 How to use this book 10 Dragons 12 – 111

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Book SynopsisMaster manga with 100 creatures, characters and super-cute chibis. This is the ultimate introduction to drawing manga: 100 simple, step-by-step drawings of everything from superheroes to super-cute pets. Practise drawing different hair and facial expressions then create your own elaborate and colourful manga characters; draw up a battling universe of manga superheroes and villains; start your own collection of super-cute chibi chums. Whether you're looking for inspiration or just getting started, professional comic creator Yishan Li will be your guide. Every project is broken down into a handful of simple stages that lead you effortlessly through to the final coloured drawing. There are no written instructions to follow – just basic shapes and pencil strokes. Even if you’ve never drawn anything before, you will be amazed at how quickly you will achieve your own cute and characterful manga drawings! This title contains content from two books in the How to Draw series: Manga Heroes and Manga Faces.Trade ReviewDrawing is so relaxing but it’s never been a talent I was blessed with. What a fabulous way to learn how to draw fun manga pictures. This step-by-step book helps you learn new techniques by starting with simple shapes and building the images up. Thank you for this fabulous book! -- Hayley Lynch * Customer Review *Table of ContentsIntroduction 8 What do you need? 9 How to use this book 10 Manga 12 – 111

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Book SynopsisLearn to draw 28 dynamic manga heroes and villains using this simple step-by-step book. Manga artist Yishan Li teaches you to transform simple shapes into a characterful range of 20 valiant heroes and eight despicable villains. Each project starts with a few basic outlines and progresses into a finished drawing in eight easy steps; a final coloured version shows you how to develop your artwork even further. Perfect for beginners, as well as budding manga artists, you’ll be amazed how easily you too can create your own team of manga heroes with this inspiring guide. Table of ContentsPawz 5 Cape Dragon 6 Blaze 7 Green Flash 8 Ice Bird 9 Minotaur 10 Bubbles 11 Captain Lightning 12 Yun 13 Greek God 14 Greek Goddess 15 Flare 16 Xiang Nan 17 Outsider 18 Toxen 19 Maestro 20 Greenfly 21 Ming Warrior 22 Kitty 23 Monkey King 24 Ripunzel 25 Malevolus 26 Kyuubi no Kitsune 27 Charlatan 28 Djinny 29 Captain Blade 30 Hallow Quinn 31 Doctor Needles 32

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Book Synopsis'This series from Search Press is simply brilliant and brilliantly simple. Take one look and you'll get it immediately. I just love them.' Henry Malt, Paint Magazine Use the full-size traceable outlines and the clear step-by-step instructions to create 6 beautiful landscape paintings. Whether you are a beginner to watercolour or looking to brush up on your skills, you will be amazed at how quickly you can produce beautiful paintings following the easy-to-follow written and visual steps. Written by professional artist and tutor Grahame Booth, this guide features a short but inclusive ‘what you need’ section, enabling you to gather together the paints, brushes and basic equipment required before you start painting, and some brief guidance on general techniques such as how to hold the brush, how to add water to your paint and how to mix colour, plus how to frame and display your work. The 6 stunning step-by-step projects that follow build in difficulty as you work through the book, introducing new techniques as they are used and incorporating numerous handy hints and tips from the author to help you progress on your painting journey. The outlines for each of the 6 projects appear at the end of the book for you to trace, transfer and customize so you can start to paint impressive landscapes straight away. Previously published as The Paint Pad Artist: Watercolour Landscapes (9781782216278).Trade ReviewPart of the Anyone Can Paint series from Search Press, Grahame Booth's Anyone Can Paint Watercolour Landscapes has been reimagined from his previously published book, The Paint Pad Artist: Watercolour Landcapes. Six projects are included, increasing in difficulty as you progress and outlines for each are provided with step-by-step instructions from Grahame to help you produce your own impressive landscapes. Short 'what you need' sections organise your workstation and the ready-made outlines allow you to get painting straight away. There's helpful advice on general techniques, mixing colours and on how to frame and display your work. Grahame Booth is an inspiring and experienced tutor and he shares plenty of tips and handy hints along the way. * Leisure Painter, October 2023 *Table of ContentsIntroduction 6 How to use this book 8 What you need 10 General techniques 12 - Preparing to paint 12, How to hold your brush 12, Adding water 13, Creating a smooth, wet wash 14, Creating a graduated wash 15, Mixing colour 16, Colour biases 17, Framing your work 17, Sharing your work 17 THE PROJECTS 18 Windmill Hill 20 - Aerial perspective 20, Overlapping objects 21, Connecting shapes 21 Mountain Road 32 - Painting convincing silhouettes 32, Creating variety in repeating objects 33, Creating perspective on a mountain road 33 River and Bridge 46 - Simplifying shapes 46, Creating trees at different distances 47, Reflections 48 Alpine River 60 - Directional strokes 60, Connecting washes 61 Springtime in the Park 72 - Integrating buildings into a landscape 72, Creating winter trees 73, Creating drifts of flowers 74 Snow Scene 84 - Still-water reflections 84, Figures in a landscape 85 Index 96 Watercolour outlines 97

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Book SynopsisThis inspiring book has been reimagined as part of the accessible Anyone Can Paint series. Whether you are a beginner or a more experienced artist you will be amazed at how quickly you can produce beautiful paintings following the clear, straightforward written and visual steps. The outlines for each of the six projects appear at the end of the book for you to trace, transfer and customize so you can start to paint impressive floral compositions straight away. Written by professional artist and tutor Julie King, this guide features a short but inclusive ‘what you need’ section, enabling you to gather together the paints, brushes, and basic equipment required before you start painting. Additionally, the book provides some brief guidance on general techniques, such as how to hold the brush, how to add water to your paint, and how to mix your colours to achieve the perfect petal hue. The six stunning step-by-step projects that follow build in difficulty as you work through the book, introducing new techniques as they are used and incorporating numerous handy hints and tips from the author to help you progress on your painting journey. Previously published as The Paint Pad Artist: Watercolour Flowers (9781782216261).Trade ReviewPreviously published as The Paint Pad Artist: Watercolour Flowers, Anyone Can Paint Watercolour Flowers by Julie King features six easy step-by-step projects to get you started painting flowers in watercolour, plus information about the materials and equipment you will need and guidance on general techniques. The six projects build in difficulty as you work through the book and your confidence and skills grow. The book includes outlines for each of the six projects for you to trace and transfer so that you can start painting right away. -- The Leisure Painter * Issue 647 *Table of ContentsIntroduction How to use this book What you need General techniques Preparing your paint Loading the brush and applying the paint Cleaning your brushes and palette Colour relationships How to prepare a colour mix in your palette How to mix colours on the paper Useful mixes How to frame and display your work The Projects Tulips Wet-on-dry – flat wash Wet-in-wet – creating form Painting fine lines Hibiscus Gradated washes – fading out Glazing Stippling Day Lily and Rudbeckia Vibrant shades – letting colours mix on the paper Wet-in-wet stippling Press and sweep Clematis Variegated wash Lifting out Negative painting Sweet Pea Shaping Vignette background Sharp highlights White Rose Shadows on white Adding salt to create texture Foliage – positive and negative The outlines Index

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Book SynopsisPacked with everything you need to know about creating super-sweet chibis, this step-by-step guide contains 40 ultra-cute figures and animals, bursting with personality and fun. Each of the step-by-step sequences includes a basic line-work drawing you can copy, scan or trace, so that even the complete beginner can get started straight away. Learn the basic styling and simple visual tricks you need to create this ultra-cute world; discover how to simplify and exaggerate, how to draw out the distinctive elements that will make your figures unique; and discover how to create a collection of lively characters, small in size but big in personality!Table of ContentsForeword 6, About this book 7, Introducing chibis 8. CHAPTER ONE: GETTING STARTED 10 Inking techniques 12, Choosing media 14, Traditional media tips 16, Traditional colouring techniques 18, Digital media tips 20, Digital colouring techniques 22, How to draw the body 26, How to draw heads, hands and feet 28, How to draw and colour eyes 30, How to draw and colour hair 32, Showing emotions 34, How to draw clothes 36, How to draw chibi objects 38, How to draw chibi animals 40 CHAPTER TWO: THE CHIBI SHOWCASE 42 Japanese schoolgirl 44, Businessman 46, Doctor 47, Bride and groom 48, Football player 50, Longboarder 52, Surfer 53, Prepster 56, Hipster 58, Fashionista 59, Clubber 60, Gothic Lolita 62, Sweet Lolita 64, Ganguro 66, Kigurumin 68, Angel 69, Demon 70, Princess 71, Knight 72, Elf 74, Fairy 75, Mermaid 76, Witch 78, Flapper 80, Gothic Lolita bunny 82, Samurai 84, Ninja 85, Tanabata 86, Chinese New Year 88, Oktoberfest 90, Forth of July 92, Santa 94, Bear 96, Squirrel 98, Penguin 99, Koala 100, Kitty 102, Dog 103. CHAPTER THREE: CHIBIS IN CONCEPT 104 How to draw chibi mascots 106, How to draw chibi caricatures 108, Using chibis in manga 110, Pin-up illustration 112, Animation: an introduction 116 CHAPTER FOUR: PROMOTING YOUR WORK 120 Presenting your work 122, Getting published 125. Resources and index 126, Credits 128

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Book Synopsis'There are few problems that are insurmountable. If something is broken more often than not it can be repaired. A can-do attitude is essential, or at least a willingness to have a go.' So writes award-winning silversmith and BBC television personality Brenton West in his introduction to this, his first book. Brimming with in-depth technical information on tools, techniques and metals, Brenton explains how to diagnose the problem, apply the repair, and make good almost any precious items. Aimed at anyone who wants to learn the skills necessary to fix, repair or improve household items – whether for sentimental reasons or to turn a profit – the book covers more than a dozen common case studies for you to follow. Ranging from simple to more complex repairs, Brenton tackles re-plating silver, correctly securing metal to glass, polishing, soldering, re-finishing and more on a variety of antique items including table lamps, inkwells, cocktail shakers and hand mirrors. The case studies are fully illustrated so you can see what's happening at each stage, while handy boxes expand on the specific example, giving Brenton's expert advice on how to apply the skills learned to your own particular repairs. After all, no two objects break in quite the same way: the book will teach you how to adapt. Dotted throughout are Brenton's own hard-won secret tips and techniques, so you can share and benefit from his experience. Brenton talks you through how different metals and materials can be properly identified and safely repaired. The book also includes information on hallmarking, allowing you to assess those second-hand finds accurately. Finally, an extensive tool directory and techniques section give no-nonsense and in-depth advice on the best tools for the job.Trade ReviewAbsolutely fascinating book. A must for anyone with a passion for fixing things. I have long been an avid viewer of the TV programme The Repair Shop so I was quite thrilled when I heard that the resident silversmith, Brenton West had written a book about his trade. The book is a fascinating insight into the silversmith’s trade and contains a wealth of information written in a very accessible format. This book is not just about silversmithing but is aimed at anyone who has an interest in fixing things. The book begins with an introduction to Brenton’s early years and how his passion blossomed for fixing things. The next section is a guide to various metals and their properties and melting points. Following on from this Brenton talks about what is a hallmark and how to identify them, which I found particularly interesting. I found the section on tools really interesting and useful as it not only provides a wealth of photos of the tools Brenton uses for his trade but also a description and the use of each tool. The next section of the book covers Core Skills, which leads nicely on from the last section and provides really good insights into the use of his tools, for example cutting with a piercing saw, soldering and repairing dents in items using hammers. In the final section Brenton talks about a number of projects that arrive at his workshop daily. For each project he lists the item, aim, difficulty of repair and the tools you will need to complete the repair. Each project comes with photos and descriptions of the various steps needed to complete the repair. This book has helped to rekindle a passion I had when I was younger for taking things to pieces to find out how they work and has brought back memories of my school days in metalworking lessons using the school forge to create wrought iron work and making sand moulds to pour molten metal into to create various items. Thank you Brenton. -- Gary Harris * Customer Review *Table of ContentsIntroduction 6 Silversmithing 12 Metal guide 16 Hallmarks 24 Tools 30 Planning and preparing 54 Core skills 56 Projects 74 Removing an inscription 76 Fixing findings 84 Fixing a wooden handle 92 Reshaping metal 100 Detaching silver from glass and fixing hinges 106 Repairing filled silver 114 Rounding items and servicing mechanical parts 124 Replacing thin silver 130 Restoring worn or missing components 136 Removing a large dent 142 Repairing a cast statuette 146 Fixing weak connections 156 Afterword 162 Glossary 164 Health and safety 166 Index 168

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Book SynopsisMake 20 beginner friendly works of rock art - all you need is paint, a brush and a pebble!

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Book SynopsisAn ambitious history of Britain told through the stories of twenty-five notable structures, from the Iron Age fortification of Maiden Castle in Dorset to the Gherkin. Building Britannia is a chronicle of social, political and economic change seen through the prism of the country's built environment, but also a sequence of closely observed studies of a series of intrinsically remarkable structures: some of them beautiful or otherwise imposing; some of them more coldly functional; all of them with richly fascinating stories to tell. Steven Parissien tells both a national story, tracing how a growing sense of British nationhood was expressed through the country's architecture, and also examines how these structures were used by later generations to signpost, mythologise or remake British history. Rubbing shoulders with some 'expected' building choices – the Roman baths at Aquae Sulis, the early Gothic splendour of Lincoln Cathedral and the Tudor jewel that is Little Moreton Hall – are some striking inclusions that promise to open doors into what will be, for many readers, less familiar areas of social history: these include The Briton’s Protection, a Regency pub close in Manchester city centre and the Edwardian Baroque Electric Cinema in Notting Hill, one of the country's oldest working cinemas. Thus as well as identifying the relevance of certain iconic structures to the unfolding of the national story, Building Britannia finds fascination and meaning in the everyday and the disregarded.Trade ReviewSteven Parissien has an extraordinary ability to present the complex story of buildings with both wisdom and humour; each chapter in this book is a memorable cultural encounter with place, each illuminating in different ways the shifting story of British nationhood. * Jeremy Musson *An ingeniously personal journey through British history written with authority, flair and humour. * Jacqueline Riding *Steven Parissien brings a fresh eye and a new perspective to Britain’s architectural history. A hugely enjoyable read, both erudite and entertaining. * Adrian Tinniswood *This book offers a surgically precise section through the nation to reveal – with great clarity – how people have lived and built in Britain during the last 2,600 years. Erudition and insights coupled with lightness of touch makes Building Britannia as entertaining as it is informative. * Dan Cruickshank *Steven Parissien vividly recaptures the rich variety of life in ancient and historic Britain in just twenty-five buildings, getting to the heart of each structure and revealing what motivated people to create it. The range here is extraordinary, from an Iron Age hill fort to Paul McCartney’s post-war family home in Liverpool. Building Britannia is a remarkable book, full of surprises. * Francis Pryor *Thoroughly enjoyable * Country and Town House *PRAISE FOR STEVEN PARISSIEN: 'The most stunning art books of the year' Sir Roy Strong, Sunday Express. 'An outstanding work of reference and beauty' Interiors Magazine. 'There's plenty here to fuel the petrolhead and the social historian for many miles' Literary Review. 'A read to fascinate anyone interested in the history of the industry' Daily Express. 'A beautiful, highly original book' * Apollo Magazine *

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Book SynopsisThis beautifully designed art guide presents the top ten figures in Pop Art, telling their stories alongside quotes and highlighting key works.

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