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Book SynopsisDesign for the Real World has been translated into over twenty languages since it first appeared in 1971; it has become the worldâs most widely read book on design and is an essential text in many design and architectural schools. This edition offers a blueprint for survival in the third millennium. Victor Papanekâs lively and instructive guide shows how design can reduce pollution, overcrowding, starvation, obsolescence and other modern ills. He leads us away from âfetish objects for a wasteful societyâ towards a new age of morally and environmentally responsible design.Trade Review'Wonderfully alive, and full of examples to instruct, amuse and horrify' - New Scientist

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Book SynopsisTrade Review'A refreshing message … [a] fabulous pocket companion … beautifully paced … It’s a book that can be devoured in one sitting, which is exactly how I feasted on it' - Black & White Photography'Will help broaden your photographic knowledge and offers new perspectives on creativity … a new way of thinking about photography … Affordable and well-sized, this is nice to have on the bedside table or to dip in and out of when a pinch of inspiration is necessary' - Amateur PhotographerTable of Contents1. Clarity 2. Curiosity 3. Devotion 4. Confidence 5. Humility 6. Cultural Mindfulness 7. Gratitude 8. Receptiveness 9. Flexibility 10. Playfulness 11. Perseverance 12. Compassion 13. Honesty 14. Acceptance 15. Generosity 16. Impermanence

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Book SynopsisCelebrates the earliest history of the Islamic world's great textile traditions through fifty beautiful carpets and fragments. A wave of these beautiful textiles has reached the West since the turn of the 21st century, and here they are divided into variants featuring birds, mammals, and mythological creatures, which retain their glowing colors and lively charm.Trade Review'The long awaited work is finally here ... fills substantial gaps in the early history of knotted rugs' - Carpet Collector

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

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Book SynopsisA mind-bending archive of Collina Strada, the downtown New York brand that puts self-expression and honest sustainability first.Launched in 2008 by Hillary Taymour, Collina Strada has spent the last decade successfully injecting the generally colorless style of downtown New York with acid-colored dye jobs, off-kilter dresses, sparkling hair pins, and fearlessly fluid ensembles. Rooted in interconnectedness, self-expression, and thoughtful production, the brand screams nonconformity: cosmically dyed dresses, rhinestone-studded water bottles, and wildly graphic bodysuits serve as representations of the cacophony of sounds, symbols, and spirit that imbue the Collina Strada world.All of the brand’s pieces are produced in the USA using mostly reinterpreted deadstock materials: recycled t-shirts from Kantamanto Market in Accra, Ghana, and Rose Sylk, an organic cellulose fiber derived from rose bushes and their stems. Taymour has also shown an unwavering commiTrade Review"Can responsible fashion be fun? Collina Strada, the colorful, conscious, and always-creative New York-based brand from designer Hillary Taymour, proves the answer is a resounding yes. Fifteen years after its launch, Collina Strada has won over innumerable devotees with its vibrant, kitschy designs and demonstrated commitment to promoting social and environmental change—from using deadstock fabric to upcycling unsold items. I Care a Lotta, I Wear Collina Strada captures the spirit of the brand perfectly with a delightful compilation of inspiring imagery and unexpected artistic collaborations— such as David Mattingly of Animorphs fame. A dazzling celebration of one of New York’s most beloved sustainable brands, this book will inspire readers to be just as bright and bold." — V MAGAZINE"If you’re a fan of Hillary Taymour’s Collina Strada then it’s safe to say that you are a fan of Charlie Engman, the artist and photographer who is Taymour’s stalwart collaborator. The pair’s latest project is "I Care A Lotta, I Wear Collina Strada," a monograph published by Rizzoli that brings together a decade of the New York label’s history in their signature maximalist aesthetic." — VOGUE"Embark on a decade-spanning journey of audacious fashion and eco-consciousness with NYC brand Collina Strada in this visually captivating compendium directed by Charlie Engman and showcasing vibrant designs by founder Hilary Taymour." — VOGUE Singapore"One part photo collage, one part manifesto, New York designer Hillary Taymour's new book explores her use of rainbow dresses made of rosebushes and rhinestone-studded water bottles as vehicles for environmental advocacy." — Harper's Bazaar"Collina Strada’s environmentally-conscious absurdism is on display in a book that intersperses collages of aliens with advice on composting." — NY TIMES

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Book SynopsisRecognized as a major Pop artist in his day, Allan D’Arcangelo (1930–1998) has yet to receive the critical reevaluation of painters like Roy Lichtenstein and James Rosenquist. His first monograph in nearly a decade introduces new audiences to his iconic paintings, particularly his celebrated visions of life on the road.Like Pop peers Andy Warhol and Ed Ruscha, Allan D’Arcangelo incorporated mass-manufactured images in works that elevate scenes of everyday American life. While his work often features imagery from more familiar 1960s art—Jacqueline Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe, smoking pin-up girls, Superman, Lucky Strike—it differs in the surreal elements he introduced to Pop tropes and romantic views of the American industrial landscape.D’Arcangelo once observed his “most profound experiences of landscape were looking through the windshield.” The artist brought a Pop sensibility to the tradition of landscape painting

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Book SynopsisPresenting acclaimed design studio Workstead's trendsetting commercial projects, public places of both beauty and necessity that embrace a distinct sense of place while making us feel almost right at home. Over the past decade, Brooklyn-based Workstead has earned wide acclaim for its signature residential projects, as well as larger-scale projects such as the Wythe Hotel in Brooklyn and the Rivertown Lodge in Hudson, New York. As their projects expand, Workstead's design approach continues to feel very of the moment, rooted in an appreciation of craftsmanship, detail, and materiality. Known for their thoughtful approach to design, Workstead works with a network of skilled fabricators, collaborating withcraftspeople and artists across all mediums to create customized interior design, lighting, and furniture. The resulting interiors feel homey and welcoming, spaces where we want to spend time, whether they're a wine bar, a restaurant, or a great room of a hotel. Each of these inter

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Book SynopsisThe thirty-six manuscripts included in this catalogue provide viewers unique access to the authentic, spontaneous vision of people in medieval France, Italy, Germany, the Low Counties, and Britain.

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Book SynopsisTheatre Studios explores the history of the studio model in England, first established by Konstantin Stanislavsky, Jacques Copeau and others in the early twentieth century, and later developed in the UK primarily by Michel Saint-Denis, George Devine, Michael Chekhov and Joan Littlewood, whose studios are the focus of this study. Cornford offers in-depth accounts of the radical, collective work of these leading theatre companies of the mid-twentieth century, considering the models of ensemble theatre-making that they developed and their remnants in the newly publicly-funded UK theatre establishment of the 1960s. In the process, this book develops an approach to understanding the politics of artistic practices rooted in the work of John Dewey, Antonio Gramsci and the standpoint feminists. It concludes by considering the legacy of the studio movement for twenty-first-century theatre, partly by tracking its echoes in the work of Secret Theatre at the Lyric, Hammersmith (Trade Review‘This is a rigorously compelling examination of a long-neglected area of British theatrical history. With confidence and acuity Tom Cornford lays out the tangled strands of influence and achievement that constitute the Theatre Studio tradition in this country. His examination of the benefits and pitfalls of ensemble theatre-making is sharp, provocative and always surprising.’ – Sean Holmes, Associate Artistic Director, Shakespeare’s Globe and formerly Artistic Director of the Lyric, Hammersmith'This book recontextualises and critiques three fundamental strands of British theatre history through the lens of the theatre studios of Michel Saint-Denis, Michael Chekhov and Joan Littlewood. It is comprehensively researched, elegantly written, robustly argued and emphatically current.' – Jonathan Pitches, Professor of Theatre and Performance at the University of LeedsTable of ContentsIntroduction: Ensemble Theatre-Making and the Theatre Studio Tradition; Section 1 The London Theatre Studio (1936-1939) and the Old Vic Theatre Centre (1947-1952); Chapter 1 Remnants of the London Theatre Studio and the Old Vic Theatre Centre Chapter 2 Practices of the London Theatre Studio and Old Vic Theatre Centre; Chapter 3 Models of Practice in the London Theatre Studio and Old Vic Theatre Centre; Section 2 The Chekhov Theatre Studio (1936-1942); Chapter 4 Remnants of the Chekhov Theatre Studio; Chapter 5 Practices of the Chekhov Theatre Studio; Chapter 6 Models of Practice in the Chekhov Theatre Studio; Section 3 Theatre Workshop (1945-63); Chapter 7 Remnants of Theatre Workshop; Chapter 8 Practices of Theatre Workshop, 1945-55; Chapter 9 Models of Practice in Theatre Workshop; Conclusion Why Do Theatre Studios Matter?

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Book SynopsisJust as the clothes we wear can communicate our personality and how we want to be perceived, so fashion can reflect the politics and preoccupations of the society that produced it.A Cultural History of Western Fashion guides you through the relationships between haute couture and ready-to-wear designer fashions, popular culture, big business, high-tech production, as well as traditional and social media. Exploring fashion's interdisciplinary nature, English and Munroe also highlight the parallel evolution of clothing design and the other visual arts over the last 150 years.This new edition includes expanded coverage of the build up to the First World War and brings this classic text up to date. There is also a new chapter on smart textiles and technology, exploring the work of Hussein Chalayan and Iris Van Herpen among others, and expanded coverage of the role of sustainability in the contemporary fashion industry, including biosynthetic textile production and Stella McCartney''Trade ReviewThis edition has been updated to include key developments in fashion consumption and production, such as the impact of digital technology, climate change, economic downturns and geo-political shifts. It provides a comprehensive overview of the cultural history and future of fashion for students and researchers alike. -- Caroline Alexander, Senior Lecturer, BA Fashion, Kingston School of Art, UKPraise for the previous edition: This book has been adopted as a textbook in fashion schools and it is easy to see why. It's a solid introduction to fashion history and to the significant social importance of fashion. The language is accessible and its coverage of relevant issues ...comprehensive. [It] is a good balance of interesting anecdotes and modern fashion theory, which means the book will appeal to both the general reader and to fashion scholars. -- TRCEnglish has created a very respectable academic treatment of the last century of fashion... What is most notable about the content of this volume is the way English handles her broad topic; there are some powerful fashion images in this book, but this is no pretty coffee table accessory. English selects unique subjects within fashion for each chapter and zeroes in to prevent a deluge of meaningless and broad historical summaries. -- WORN Fashion JournalThis new edition of Bonnie English's invaluable introduction to the cultural perspectives on fashion in the twentieth century expands upon her original text, covering and updating her investigation of both the commercial and cultural aspects of fashion. Situating fashion as both intercontextual and interdisciplinary, English provides a solid grounding of issues, concerns and debates that are essential to understand for any scholar of fashion. -- Shaun Cole, London College of Fashion, UKThis edition has encompassed all the intricacies of the fashion world and refreshingly included insight into the ‘business’ of the industry. A valuable tool for opening up the fashion world to students, and a one-stop read that will be entertaining for ‘fashionistas’ who are keen to learn more about the mysteries of fashion. -- Kay McMahon, Queensland University of Technology, Australia[T]his book has a fine, thoughtful, well-researched approach to the subject of 20th- and 21st-century fashion history. I can imagine that a new student would be very inspired by this volume, having gotten a taste of the philosophy of Quentin Bell, an introduction to Yamamoto and Yves Saint Laurent, and a broad but nuanced sense of the chronology of cultural historical events and ideas. Laying a dynamic and intriguing groundwork for lifelong study, A Cultural History of Fashion in the 20th and 21st Centuries would be an excellent starting point. -- Worn Through, Arianna FunkGives a comprehensive history of fashion in the 20th and 21st centuries, including fashion trends, influential designers and much much more... A fascinating fashion history text which is also surprisingly readable. -- We Heart Vintage, Mary MicourisIt's a great book to understand both the main actors and the more informal links of fashion labels in the field. -- Alexander Bretz, Mediadesign Fachhochschule, University of Applied Sciences, GermanyTable of ContentsIntroduction 1.The Commercialization of Fashion Dress and Society in Europe Before the Twentieth Century Social Implications of Dress The Rise of Haute Couture Charles Frederick Worth The Rise of Consumerism The Social Equalizer of the Department Store 2.The Artistry of Fashion Artist-Led Workshops Haute Couture at the Turn of the Twentieth Century Paul Poiret: King of Fashion The Goddess Silhouettes of Vionnet and Fortuny Sonia Delaunay: Simultaneous Contrast of Colours Elsa Schiaparelli: Surrealism in Fashion 3.The Democratization of Fashion Changes in Commerce and Social Structure The Art of Fashion Advertising Flooding the American Market: Reproductions and Fakes Coco Chanel: Pauvreté De Luxe Jean Patou: Style meets Scandal Fashion and Functionalist Theory Stepanova and Popova: Russian Constructivism Dressing Thousands: The Birth of Prêt-À-Porter 4.The Americanization of Fashion Slop Shops, Sweatshops, and Factory Work Fit and Function Piracy in Fashion American Couture The ‘American Look’ in Ready-to-Wear Changes in Menswear: Shirts, Jeans, and Suits Fashion in Film: Costume Designer as Couturier Fashion as Sociopolitical Statement: Zoot Suits 5.The Popularization of Fashion Haute Couture Following the Second World War Christobal Balenciaga Christian Dior Yves Saint Laurent André Courrèges Pierre Cardin Clothing and Popular Culture The Swinging ‘60s in London Mary Quant Alternative Fashion Zandra Rhodes Laura Ashley 6.The Postmodernization of Fashion Postmodernism in Fashion and Art The Rejection of Fashion Vivienne Westwood: Anarchy as Inspiration Fashion and Music Anti-Fashion as Feminism Japanese Conceptual Fashion: Miyake, Yamamoto and Kawakubo Redefining Popular Culture Through Heritage Contextualization 7.The Deviance of Fashion Franco Moschino Viktor & Rolf Martin Margiela Alexander McQueen Harajuku Street Fashion Fashion Imagery and Notions of Gender Construction The Reinvention of Menswear 8.The Lifestyle of Fashion American Sportswear Designers Ralph Lauren Calvin Klein Donna Karan Redefining Womenswear: Power Dressing Fashion as Ideological Billboard Street Style on the Catwalk 9.The Corporatization of Fashion Global Conglomerates LVMH: The Super Syndicate Luxury Heritage Branding The Designer as Product Fashion as Philanthropy and Installation Perfume: A License to Make Money The Death of Haute Couture? Counterfeit Chic Ecommerce and Online Shopping 10.The Sustainability of Fashion The Origins of Disposable Fashion Industry Issues: Waste, Pollution, and Labour Sustainable Alternatives Green is the New Black Vintage Clothing as Recycling Other Sustainable Approaches Ethical Concerns 11.The Digitization of Fashion Virtual Couture Technology in Fashion: A brief history Fashion and Technology in the 21st Century Hussein Chalayan Iris van Herpen Fashion as Future and Fantasy Representation and Inclusivity in Fashion Conclusion Notes Glossary Bibliography

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Book SynopsisFrom A Midsummer Night''s Dream''s Puck to Othello''s Desdemona, this new edition of Speaking Shakespeare gives you all the necessary tools to bring any of Shakespeare''s eclectic characters to life. Patsy Rodenburg uses practical exercises and textual analysis to hone in on your dramatic resonance, breathing and placement in order to unlock your potential for playing these iconic characters. Speeches and scenes such as Mark Antony''s ''O, pardon me, thou bleeding piece of earth'' and the bloody scene in which Macbeth admits to Lady Macbeth that he has ''done the deed'' are placed in context and discussed in depth.Combining clear practical, textual and imaginative work with a brilliant analysis of scenes and speeches from the whole range of Shakespeare's plays, this is an essential and inspiring guide for anyone working on his plays today. It brings a renewed focus on the language of power, so frequently spoken in the worlds of politicians and company directors, whTrade ReviewWhat leaves actors tongue-tied for years, Patsy releases in minutes ... through simple, practical actions that can empower anyone. * Simon McBurney *Her knowledge of the plays as living theatrical artifacts is profound... Speaking Shakespeare stands up as a work of art in itself - admirably written and cliche-free, especially in the gripping final section, when she takes speeches and scenes from various plays, analyses and illuminates them... It cannot be too highly recommended. * Times Literary Supplement *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Preface Part One: Foundation Craft Foundation Craft The Body The State of Readiness Breath Support Freeing the Voice Consolidation Deepening the Work Range and Resonance Clear Speech Listening Hamlet's Advice Part Two: Structure The Givens The Word Alliteration, Assonance, Onomatopoeia Rhythm Pauses and Irregularities of Rhythm The Line The Thought and Structuring of Thoughts The Structure of Scenes Antithesis Rhyme Prose Irony Puns Language Games Repetition The Story Location Stage Directions, Props, Entrances and Exits Soliloquy Part 3: The Imaginative The Imaginative Exploration of the Text Anchoring the Text Owning the Text from Character's Experience Focus and Energy Summary Part Four: The Speeches Richard III Julius Caesar Measure for Measure King Lear As You Like It Much Ado About Nothing The Merchant of Venice Othello Henry V The Winter's Tale Macbeth Twelfth Night A Midsummer Night's Dream Antony and Cleopatra Coriolanus Cymbeline King John Part Five: Checklists Preparing the Body, Breath, Voice and Speech The Givens The Imaginative

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPreface vii 1 Drawing Tools and Materials 1 2 Architectural Drafting 21 3 Architectural Drawing Systems 35 4 Multiview Drawings 55 5 Paraline Drawings 101 6 Perspective Drawings 119 7 Rendering Tonal Values and Context 159 8 Architectural Presentations 215 9 Drawing in the Design Process 235 10 Architectural Sketching 253 Index 287

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Book SynopsisThe complete, full-color graphic design guide for beginners The field of graphic design is constantly evolving, with new design tools, methods, technology, and modes of expression being introduced all the time. Graphic Design For Dummies will teach you how to get started, introducing you to basic design principles as well as the latest best practices, software, and trends. You'll learn how to successfully plan and execute compelling design projects, even if you're not a trained designer. This fun and friendly book will empower you with the information you need to create design solutions. You'll also have the opportunity to test your skills with a series of interactive design activities, starting with step-by-step guidance and slowly building up your skills until you're ready to fly solo. Unleash your inner graphic designer with this Dummies guide. Create compelling visuals for a wide range of tasks and purposesLearn the basic concepts of graphic design and get the tools you need to startGet hands-on experience by following tutorials to create great designsBecome proficient in graphic designno art degree needed Graphic Design For Dummies is a practical and user-friendly resource for those looking to create better design solutions quickly.

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Book SynopsisFully illustrated description of Truroâs well known, and lesser known, places that have been lost over the years.

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Book SynopsisOne of the most iconic characters in children's literatureHergé's classic comic book creation Tintin is one of the most recognisable characters in children's books. These highly collectible editions of the original 24 adventures will delight Tintin fans old and new. Perfect for lovers of graphic novels, mysteries and historical adventures.The world's most famous travelling reporter must call on a feathered friend to track down a famous artifact and solve a murder in the process.The Arumbaya fetish has been stolen! But with the help of a talking parrot, Tintin is soon on the hunt for the famous artefact, which can be distinguished by its broken ear. He must solve a murder and discover the true value of the fetish, and quick because he is not the only one on the trail!Join the most iconic character in comics as he embarks on an extraordinary adventure spanning historical and political events, and thrilling mysteries. Still selling over 100,000 copies every year in the UK and having beeTrade ReviewTintin shows young readers that the world in all its complexity is theirs to bestride. (The Wall Street Journal) I became enthralled with the way Hergé told his stories. Grand, epic, global adventures about a young reporter who goes all around the world looking for stories to tell. (Steven Spielberg, 'The Adventures of Spielberg: An Interview', The New York Times, 2011) Top 100 Children’s Book – Time Out (2022) Terrific world-straddling adventures. (Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Ten Essential Children’s Books, Books for Keeps, 2020) The Red Sea Sharks was named one of Young Bond author Charlie Higson’s favourite books in The Daily Express: “Tintin was a huge inspiration being a young person in an adult world.” (2015) Explorers of the Moon was named one of comedian Milton Jones’ favourite books in The Daily Express (2018) Explorers of the Moon was named one of screenwriter and best-selling crime novelist Peter May’s favourite books in The Daily Express: “A childhood favourite…it encouraged me to create my own cartoon series.” (2016) The Calculus Affair was named one of author and foreign correspondent Christian Jennings’ favourite books in The Week (2017)

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Book SynopsisOne of the most iconic characters in children's literatureHergé's classic comic book creation Tintin is one of the most recognisable characters in children's books. These highly collectible editions of the original 24 adventures will delight Tintin fans old and new. Perfect for lovers of graphic novels, mysteries and historical adventures.The world's most famous travelling reporter voyages to the Arctic Ocean in search of the meteorite that has crash-landed in the north.A huge fireball comes hurtling towards Earth from space! Tintin sets sail with Captain Haddock to find the meteorite in the stormy Arctic Ocean, but a valuable metal is contained in the meteorite and Tintin's attempts to reach it are met with relentless sabotage!Join the most iconic character in comics as he embarks on an extraordinary adventure spanning historical and political events, and thrilling mysteries. Still selling over 100,000 copies every year in the UK and having been adapted for the silver screen by StevenTrade ReviewTintin shows young readers that the world in all its complexity is theirs to bestride. (The Wall Street Journal) I became enthralled with the way Hergé told his stories. Grand, epic, global adventures about a young reporter who goes all around the world looking for stories to tell. (Steven Spielberg, 'The Adventures of Spielberg: An Interview', The New York Times, 2011) Top 100 Children’s Book – Time Out (2022) Terrific world-straddling adventures. (Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Ten Essential Children’s Books, Books for Keeps, 2020) The Red Sea Sharks was named one of Young Bond author Charlie Higson’s favourite books in The Daily Express: “Tintin was a huge inspiration being a young person in an adult world.” (2015) Explorers of the Moon was named one of comedian Milton Jones’ favourite books in The Daily Express (2018) Explorers of the Moon was named one of screenwriter and best-selling crime novelist Peter May’s favourite books in The Daily Express: “A childhood favourite…it encouraged me to create my own cartoon series.” (2016) The Calculus Affair was named one of author and foreign correspondent Christian Jennings’ favourite books in The Week (2017)

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Book SynopsisA scuba diving company faces bankruptcy because sharks have infested the area. Solution? Open the world''s first extreme diving school.The Art of Creative Thinking reveals how we can transform ourselves, our businesses and our society through a deeper understanding of human creativity. Rod Judkins, lecturer at the world-famous St Martin''s College of Art, has studied successful creative thinkers from every walk of life, throughout history. Drawing on an extraordinary range of reference points - from the Dada Manifesto to Nobel Prize Winning economists, from Andy Warhol''s studio to Einstein''s desk - he distils a lifetime''s expertise into a succinct, surprising book that will inspire you to think more confidently and creatively.You''ll realise why you should be happy when your train is cancelled; meet the most successful class in educational history (in which every single student won a Nobel prize); discover why graphic nudity during pubTrade ReviewThis is a must-read for aspiring artists and creatives everywhere. * Mumsnet *

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Book SynopsisThis is the first book devoted to the tiles of the British Arts and Crafts, including tiles designed by some of the greatest names associated with the movement.

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Crowds of visitors flock to Whitby to explore the ancient abbey, walk the narrow streets, pass Captain Cook’s home and see the replica of his ship Endeavour, but the history of Whitby is much richer, as revealed in this tour of its significant, interesting and unusual buildings. After the Dissolution of the Monasteries the Cholmley family took over much of the abbey’s lands, building a grand home and developing the port and local industries. Whitby became one of the busiest ports in the land and magnificent Georgian buildings testify to the wealth brought into the town, not least through whale hunting. Other grand buildings of this time were constructed on wealth from the elsewhere, including slave plantations in the Caribbean. The town has also preserved the more modest homes of sailors and fishermen, including charitable housing, and the continuing connection with the sea is also represented by lighthouses, the foghorn station and lifeboat stations. More recently Whitby has become a holiday destination, with Victorian and more recent hotels, cinemas and a lido built for the use of visitors and local inhabitants. Whitby in 50 Buildings explores the history of this fascinating Yorkshire coastal resort through a selection of its most interesting buildings and structures, showing the changes that have taken place over the years. The book will appeal to all those who live in Whitby or who know it well.

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Book Synopsis'Julie Summers has an amazing instinct for unearthing good stories and telling quotes.' Craig Brown, The Mail On Sunday 'This is an enjoyable book, peppered with examples of under-reported wartime heroism.' Robert Leigh-Pemberton, The Daily Telegraph 'It’s hard to believe that there are still untold stories about Britain and World War II, but Julie Summers has unearthed a fascinating one that she tells with great verve and style. All in all, Uninvited Guests is a sheer delight.' Lynne Olson, author of Citizens of London and Last Hope IslandA remarkable narrative set against the dark days of World War Two, from one of the country’s foremost social historians.Our Uninvited Guests perfectly captures the spirit of upheaval at the beginning of the Second World War when thousandsTrade Review‘A celebration of the ability of the British to pull together, improvise and transform our most beautiful ancestral homes’ * The Times *‘An intimate picture …engagingly written and covering a good selection of country houses…wonderfully evocative…a warm-hearted and fascinating treatment of a very good story.’ * Country Life *‘Thanks to extremely detailed research Ms Summers has unearthed fascinating stories about how life in country houses changed radically during the war years.’ * Oxford Times *‘Homes of every shape and size played their part… Summers examines in detail the rich cast of characters that occupied these houses.’ * Daily Mail *‘A great panorama of extraordinary tales...Julie Summers has an amazing instinct for unearthing good stories and telling quotes.’ * Mail on Sunday *'This is an enjoyable book, peppered with examples of under-reported wartime heroism.' * The Daily Telegraph *'It’s hard to believe that there are still untold stories about Britain and World War II, but Julie Summers has unearthed a fascinating one that she tells with great verve and style. All in all, Uninvited Guests is a sheer delight.' -- Lynne Olson, author of Citizens of London and Last Hope Island‘By focusing on the human side of the story, Julie has created a book [that] readers who have no previous knowledge of the war and country homes will be able to pick up and enjoy.’ * Aberdeen Press & Journal *

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Book SynopsisThis is a step-by-step guide with over 750 illustrations. It provides expert techniques for creating your own manga characters and stories, with more than 50 exercises and projects. This is an inspiring how-to art book on the techniques of drawing manga, designed to help you improve and practise your skills. It includes a guide to the tools of the trade, such as pencils, inks and dyes, with practical tips on how and when to use them. It details all stages of the creative process, from developing characters and designing exciting fantasy worlds to completing a full narrative and dynamic layout. It describes how to create a range of manga settings, from natural or present-day to fantasy and cyberpunk, and the cast of typical characters, from heroes and villains to alien life forms and monsters. Over 750 step-by-step colour and black-and-white illustrations make it easy to follow each exercise and achieve your own fantastic results. This practical book provides a detailed guide to drawing manga. It offers budding artists the chance to take step-by-step lessons, and learn essential skills from professional artists. The book shows how to create all kinds of figures and faces, such as sidekicks and friends, mecha robots and super-deformed characters. Settings and backgrounds are featured, and how to use them to create a variety of worlds that bring your characters to life. There is also instruction on how to convey action and assemble a story, from crafting the overall narrative to creating a finished page from concept to colours.

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Book SynopsisLearn everything you need to become a manga artist, with step-by-step instructions, exercises to develop your skills, and tips and tricks. With the interest in manga-style art now stronger than ever – its influence can be seen in films such as Spirited Away and My Neighbour Totoro by Studio Ghibli, amongst other movies – this is the perfect book to slipstream into manga drawing. Packed full of step-by-step sequences for face, body, and poses, you too can draw in the manga-art style. Learn how to draw figures in the characteristic style of your favourite characters by building a portfolio of drawings. At the end of each chapter is a series of practice exercises where you’re encouraged to trace or freehand draw subjects from earlier on. You’ll end up with a portfolio of sketches charting your artistic development. There is also an inspirational artists-in-residence section, where various artists share their manga-art secrets and showcase their own art.Trade ReviewGreat tips and secrets for the experienced artists, if you are serious about improving, I would buy it. I bought this book because it advertised secrets and tips. I found it not to be the generic 'how to draw manga for beginners', but that's why I really like it. Simple secrets and tips for those who are already experienced in manga art. I've found it very helpful and simple to work with. I'm looking forward to improving my work by using some of the secrets. -- Charlotte Shepherd * Amazon Customer Review *Table of ContentsMeet Dalia Tools and Materials Chapter One: Drawing Faces Chapter Two: Hair Chapter Three: Bodies Chapter Four: Clothes Chapter Five: Ages Chapter Six: Referencing from Real Life Index

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Book SynopsisIreland holds a special place in people’s hearts – even for many who haven’t been there. To some the appeal is its natural beauty, to others it’s the history; to some it’s the country’s strong folk tradition, to others it even seems to be a mystical place. Ireland presents more than 200 outstanding photographs celebrating the island’s most evocative and beautiful places, whether in nature or man-made, from the miles of near empty beaches to the Mourne Mountains in County Down, from the pretty fishing towns of County Cork to Dublin’s elegant Georgian streets. Featuring images from both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, the book ranges widely across landscapes and history, from rugged cliffs and rolling hills to mysterious stone circles, magnificent cathedrals and ruined abbeys; and from medieval forts and castles to grand Victorian follies and villages abandoned during the Potato Famine. While some images such as the striking basalt columns of the Giant’s Causeway may be familiar, others you may know only from Game of Thrones and the Star Wars films but never realized that they, too, are in Ireland. Presented in a handy pocket-sized landscape format and with captions explaining the story behind each entry, Ireland is a stunning collection of images celebrating the island’s natural beauty, culture and history.Table of ContentsIntroduction Beaches & Coastlines Achill Island, County Mayo Black Castle, County Wicklow Tory Island, County Donegal Tory Island, County Donegal Keem Beach, Achill Island, County Mayo Brittas Bay, County Wicklow Doolin, County Clare Corrib River, County Galway Sandycove, County Dublin Rush, County Dublin Ballybunion, County Kerry Giant’s Causeway, County Antrim Baltimore, County Cork Fanad Lighthouse, County Donegal Coastal County Sligo Kinvara, County Galway Rossbeigh Beach, County Kerry Cliffs of Moher, County Clare Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry Coastline, County Donegal Ballintoy, County Antrim Mulranny Bay, County Mayo County Mayo Clogher Head, County Louth Blackrock Diving Boards, Salthill, Galway Mussenden Temple, County Londonderry Downpatrick Head, County Mayo Dundalk, County Louth Roundstone, Galway Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry Valentia Island, County Kerry Fanore Beach, County Clare Malin Head, County Donegal Fenit Lighthouse, Dingle Peninsula Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, County Antrim Dunquin Pier, County Kerry Great Blasket Island, County Kerry Malinbeg, County Donegal Portmagee, County Kerry False Bay, County Galway Tramore Beach, County Donegal Forts, Castles and Country Houses Blarney Castle, County Cork Ross Castle, Killarney Markree Castle, County Sligo Adare Manor, County Limerick Powerscourt Estate, County Wicklow Birr Castle, County Offaly Duckett’s Grove House, County Carlow Castle Roche, County Louth Redwood Castle, County Tipperary Dunluce Castle, County Antrim Dunamase Castle, County Laois Lismore Castle, County Waterford Ballybunion Castle, County Kerry Ardmore, County Waterford Leamaneh Castle, County Clare Grace O’Malley’s Tower, Achill Island Powerscourt Estate, County Wicklow Duckett’s Grove, County Carlow Castletownsend Castle, County Cork Crom Castle, County Fermanagh Johnstown Castle, County Wexford Rock of Cashel, County Tipperary Lismore Castle, County Waterford Donegal Castle, County Donegal MacDermott’s Castle, County Roscommon Ballystaggartmore Towers, County Waterford Mallow Castle, County Cork Castle Desmond, County Cork King John’s Castle, County Limerick Dunguaire Castle, County Galway Puxley Manor, County Cork Foulksrath Castle, County Kilkenny Muckross House, County Kerry Ormond Castle, County Tipperary Hills & Mountains Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow Narrow Gauge Railway, County Antrim Bog Village Museum, County Kerry Mountains of Mourne, County Down The Burren, County Clare Glencar Waterfall, County Leitrim Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow Derryveagh Mountains, County Donegal Glenbarrow Waterfall, County Laois Union Wood, County Sligo Dark Hedges, County Antrim Benbulben, County Sligo Black Valley, County Kerry Tipperary Mountains County Louth Ring of Kerry, County Kerry Skellig Michael Island, County Kerry Beehive Clocháns on Skellig Michael Island Skellig Michael Island, County Kerry Saint Fiachra’s Garden, County Kildare Bogland in County Offally Lough Corrib, County Galway Killarney National Park, County Kerry Dun Eochla, County Galway Torc Waterfall, Killarney National Park Derryclare Lough, County Galway Gweedore, County Donegal Beara Peninsula, Southwest Ireland Clifden, County Galway Galtee Mountains, Southern Ireland The Burren, County Clare Lough Leane, County Kerry Belfast Hills, Northern Ireland Blue Stack Mountains, County Donegal Lough Tay, County Wicklow Doo Lough, County Mayo Religious Places Quin Abbey, County Clare St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin Ennis, County Clare Dunlewey Church, County Donegal Rock of Cashel, County Tipperary Clonmacnoise, County Offally Kylemore Abbey, County Galway Bective Abbey, County Meath Glenalough, County Wicklow Caldragh Graveyard, County Fermanagh Kilcatherine Cemetery, County Cork Newgrange Megalithic Passage Tomb, County Meath Claregalway Abbey, County Galway Ballybunion, County Kerry St. Patricks Cathedral, Dublin Boyle Abbey, County Roscommon Celtic Crosses, County Sligo Inishmurray Island, County Sligo Slane Abbey, County Meath Muckross Abbey, Killarney Drombeg Stone Circle, County Cork Dunlewey Church, County Donegal County Rosserk Abbey, County Mayo Ballintoy Church, County Antrim Towns & City Life Queen’s University of Belfast, Belfast Lismore Castle, County Waterford Bishop Gate, Londonderry Crane Street, Dublin Dublin Castle, Dublin Sandymount Station, Dublin Belfast, Northern Ireland Galway Dock, County Galway Batchelor’s Walk, Dublin Waterford Walls, Waterford The Four Courts, Dublin Trinity College, Dublin The Guildhall, Londonderry St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast Halfpenny Bridge, Dublin North Earl Street, Dublin River Lee in Cork River Foyle seen from Waterside Station Londonderry Peace Bridge, Londonderry Lagan Bridge, Belfast Old Fruit Market, Dublin St George’s Market, Belfast O’Connell Street, Dublin Chapel Royal, Dublin Castle Belfast Castle, Belfast Daly’s Footbridge, Cork Samuel Becket Bridge, Dublin Historic Irish Pubs Saint Canice’s Cathedral, Kilkenny The Old Library, Trinity College, Dublin Titanic Museum, Belfast Sightseeing Wheel, Belfast Cobh Cathedral, County Cork Kinsale, County Cork River Liffey Island Bridge, County Dublin Famine Memorial, Dublin Queen’s University, Belfast Botanic Gardens, Belfast Big Fish Sculpture, Belfast Galway Hooker, Galway Poolbeg Lighthouse, Dublin Bay Blennerville Windmill, County Kerry Galway Cathedral, Galway City Victoria Square Shopping Centre, Belfast Dublin City Hall

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Book SynopsisBeginning with the very origins of life on Earth, Woolfson considers pre-historic human-animal interaction and traces the millennia-long evolution of conceptions of the soul and conscience in relation to the animal kingdom, and the consequences of our belief in human superiority. She explores our representation of animals in art, our consumption of them for food, our experiments on them for science, and our willingness to slaughter them for sport and fashion, as well as examining concepts of love and ownership. Drawing on philosophy and theology, art and history, as well as her own experience of living with animals and coming to know, love and respect them as individuals, Woolfson examines some of the most complex ethical issues surrounding our treatment of animals and argues passionately and persuasively for a more humble, more humane, relationship with the creatures who share our world.

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Book SynopsisWhen Joanne Lefson took on a piglet at her animal shelter, the young sow proceeded to eat everything in her stable but a paint brush. In a flash of inspiration, Joanne attempted to introduce the pig to the art of painting - and thus Pigcasso was born.Starting out with a humble canvas on the sanctuary wall, Pigcasso''s paintings are now owned by the likes of George Clooney, she has a Swatch watch design partnership, a wine label, and has eclipsed the previous world record holder for animal art. She''s been commissioned by Nissan and has had exhibitions in Cape Town, Munich and Amsterdam. More than that, Pigcasso''s art funds the food and veterinary services for all the animals at the sanctuary.Pigcasso is the story of this unique pig and of the circumstances that brought her and Joanne together to take the art world by storm and form a unique and unbreakable bond.

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Book Synopsis"This beautifully produced book will be inspiring to botanical artists and all those who are captivated by the orchid." —Leisure Painter Orchids have long held a place of esteem and fascination in the horticultural world. In the 19th century, orchid collecting reached new fanatical heights, with explorers dispatched to every corner of the globe in search of new varieties that could be auctioned at extravagant prices, and orchids are still one of the most popular flowers to breed and buy to this day. These beautiful, diverse flowers are one of the two largest families of flowering plants, with over 30,000 species and over 181,500 hybrids and cultivars. The RHS Orchid Committee have commissioned watercolours of over 7,000 award-winning hybrids that demonstrate particular value in their fabulous array of colours, patterns, sizes and shapes. Through these paintings, stories of high stakes orchid breeding and exhibiting are explored, with a cast of characters who helped shape the horticultural world we know today, alongside the dedicated artists who still support their endeavours.Trade Review"This beautifully produced book will be inspiring to botanical artists and all those who are captivated by the orchid." - Leisure PainterThe English Garden magazine features ACC Art Books title RHS Orchids on their "recommended to buy" page. - The English Garden magazine"Through these paintings, stories of high stakes orchid breeding and exhibiting are explored, with a cast of characters who helped shape the horticultural world we know today, alongside the dedicated artists who still support their endeavours." - Lovely BooksTable of ContentsIntroduction: Orchids and the RHS: For Good and Ill... 7 Chapter 1: A Burgeoning Interest in Orchids 12 Chapter 2: The History of the RHS Orchid Committee, by Clare Hermans 22 Chapter 3: RHS Orchid Awards 28 Chapter 4: A New Generation of Orchidists 42 Chapter 5: Orchid Mania 62 Chapter 6: The Influence of the Artist 74 Chapter 7: The Northern Orchid Scene 132 Chapter 8: RHS Commissions: The Official Orchid Artists 162 Chapter 9: Life After Roberts 188 Chapter 10: Continuing the Cultivation: The Eric Young Orchid Foundation 240 Endnotes 247 Bibliography 248 Acknowledgements 249 Colour Plates 250 General Index 252 Plant Index 255

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Book SynopsisThe Modern Guide to Vintage Jewellery takes the reader on a tour from the 1930s through to the early 1980s, showing how to identify gemstones, materials, styles and much more.The Modern Guide to Vintage Jewellery takes the reader on a tour from the 1930s through to the early 1980s, scouting out the most desirable, collectible and enduring styles of the time. Beginning the tour with the later part of the Art Deco period, the book then guides the reader through the three periods of Retro jewelry during prewar, wartime and post-war optimism. Then we’re off to the cocktail suburban lifestyle of the ’50s, the rebellious ’60s, the glitter and glamor of the ’70s disco era, and the new ‘career-woman’ style of the ’80s. On our journey, we visit stars from Hollywood’s Golden Era and beyond, and the renowned jewelers who designed for them and became legends in their own right. Whether you are a novice or consummate collector, a starter vintage dealer, shop owner, burgeoning jewelry historian or student of jewelry making, this book is a must-read for all enthusiasts and collectors of vintage jewelry. The Modern Guide to Vintage Jewellery will show you how to identify the most popular gemstones, materials, styles and collectible pieces in the market today, as well as divulging invaluable information from dealers and experts.

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Book SynopsisLearn to draw stunning flora and fauna in easy steps with popular author and teacher Joy-Louise Robinson (@Felicityandink). Discover 20 delightful projects including flowers, insects, birds and small animals, endorsed by The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

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Book SynopsisDraw an inspiring, dynamic range of 50 figures, in a range of poses, in just 10 simple steps each!

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Book SynopsisPhotographs and stories of 500 women from around the world, based on the author's hugely popular website.Since 2013 Mihaela Noroc has travelled the world with her backpack and camera taking photos of everyday women to showcase the diversity and beauty all around us. The Atlas of Beauty is a collection of her photographs that celebrates women from fifty countries across the globe and shows that beauty is everywhere, regardless of money, race or social status, and comes in many different sizes and colours. Mihaela's portraits feature women in their native environments, from the Amazon rain forest to markets in India, London city streets and parks in Harlem, creating a mirror of our varied cultures and proving that beauty has no rules.'Stunning . . . aims to challenge the ideals of beauty dictated by the women's fashion magazine industry' Independent'A startling and revealing project' Daily Mail'Scrolling through "The Atlas of Beauty", beauty becomes not a universal standard, but a complicated tapestry' Huffington PostTrade ReviewStunning . . . aims to challenge the ideals of beauty dictated by the women's fashion magazine industry * Independent *A startling and revealing project * Daily Mail *Scrolling through 'The Atlas of Beauty', beauty becomes not a universal standard, but a complicated tapestry * Huffington Post *

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Book SynopsisPhilip's Stargazing is the perfect practical guide to the night sky in 2023 for both budding and experienced astronomers."If you buy just one guide...you won't do better than this" BBC Sky at Night MagazineWhether you're a seasoned astronomer or just starting out, Philip's Stargazing 2023 is the only book you'll need. Compiled by experts and specially designed for easy and daily use, Stargazing 2023 acts as a handily illustrated and comprehensive companion. Now including the top astronomical places to visit, star festivals and the latest on star parties in Britain and Ireland, the new 2023 edition is totally up-to-date for exploring the wonder of the night skies, month-by-month and day-by-day.· 12 updated sky charts for year-round astronomical discovery · Month-to-Month information· Daily Moon Phase Calendar, highlighting special lunar events throughout the year · Planet Watch for ideal viewing days in 2023 · The best places to experience Dark Skies, along with the latest on Star Festivals and Star Partie · Top places to visit for astronomical insights · Expert advice and insight throughout from internationally renowned Prof Nigel Henbest · The latest on electronic telescopes from expert Robin Scagell · Complete calendar of major astronomical events, including the Top 20 Sky Sights of 2023· Jargon Buster, explaining common or confusing terms · The planets' movements explained from solar and lunar eclipses to meteor showers and comeI will continue to enjoy 'Philip's Stargazing' as the months go by - Helen Sharman, AstronautVery useful indeed - Chris Lintott, Sky at Night presenter

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Book SynopsisJ.M.W. Turner's elegant pencil sketches and watercolours of Venice are so poignant and evocative that the gentle sound of water lapping against gondolas can almost be heard when looking at them. In this beautiful selection, Ian Warrell employs the very finest examples of Turner's Venetian studies to either guide your next visit or awaken your memories of trips past. Join Turner as he progresses through the city, beginning at St. Mark's Basilica with the Campanile towering above and the coral-coloured exterior of the Doge's Palace. Drift onward toward the Bridge of Sighs and take a detour past the Hotel Europa where Turner preferred to stay. Travel onwards past the Giardini Reali, the Punta della Dogana and Santa Maria della Salute on your way to San Giorgio Maggiore and the Accademia. Drift away from the bustling markets around the Rialto on the Grand Canal heading toward the Frari and the Scuola di San Rocco, demonstrating the inspiration taken from Venetian masters such as Tintoretto and Veronese.

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Book SynopsisA gripping introduction to the dramatic life and work of feminist icon Frida Kahlo, whose revolutionary artworks born out of personal affliction reveal her intimate passions and unremitting determination as an artist, one with a legacy that has endured into the twenty-first century.

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Book Synopsis This rich treasure trove of twentieth century Batsford book covers showcases the very best of Batsford's design heritage. Founded by Bradley Thomas Batsford in1843, Batsford has forged a strong reputation for niche publishing, in subjects such as textile art, practical art and craft, architecture and design, heritage and chess. Batsford books are both accessible and beautiful, and their quality means they sell for years, often decades. The covers in this beautiful book have been chosen from the extensive collection of book collector Paul Dimond. The collection includes the iconic covers of Brian Cook, which are recognised and collected worldwide, as well as beautifully tooled cloth bindings, Art Deco gems, mid-century architecture titles and quirky designs from the 60s and 70s. Rich with stunning photographs of these iconic jackets, The Book Cover explores the development of book cover design over the twentieth century. This book is a labour of love that will showcase the very best of Batsford's design heritage and will delight book collectors and design enthusiasts alike.

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Book SynopsisHong Kong was first captured on camera when the British arrived to lay claim to its ‘fragrant harbour’ in 1841. Its fascinating history has been documented through photography ever since – from its rapid expansion as a Crown Colony to its handover to China in 1997 and its present status as one of the world’s leading international financial centres. Pairing rare and previously unpublished photographs with contemporary views taken from the same location, Hong Kong Then and Now highlights the rich and varied history of this constantly evolving metropolis, from Victoria Harbour, the Hong Kong Club and the Star Ferry to Kowloon Walled CIty, Chek Lap Kok Airport and the gleaming skyscrapers of its central banking district. Sites include: Victoria Harbour, the Peak, the Star Ferry Pier, Man Ho Temple, Ladder Street, Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong Club, Prince's Building, HSBC, Noonday Gun, Happy Valley Racecourse, Tiger Balm Garden, Peninsula Hotel, Kai Tak Airport, Kowloon Walled City, Shenzhen, Repulse Bay, Chek Lap Kok Airport, St. Paul's (Macau).

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