Art & Photography Books

Book SynopsisFrom stopwatches and alarms, to world clocks and calendar functions, to tourbillons that counter the effects of gravity, these so-called complications have been the crowning glory of fine watchmaking for centuries. The Watch Book – More than Time is an illustrated compendium of watchmaking that explores these most intricate elements of the horologist’s craft through timing, astronomy, and striking. This volume is a unique and impressive addition to the book market and a lavish tribute to the mastery of horology. Text in English and German.

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Book SynopsisIn his short and violent life, Michelangelo Merisl da Caravaggio (1571-1610) revolutionised painting, producing a style of shockingly immediate realism that swept through Europe. Almost everything we know about Caravaggio's life comes from these three early biographies that reflect the sometimes horrified fascination he exerted on his contemporaries. Giulio Mancini was Caravaggio's doctor, Giovanni Baglione a bitter rival and art historian, Giovanni Pietro Bellori the most judicious art historian of the following generation. All provide a vivid picture of a man whose life reads in part like a thriller, as well as a fascinating window onto a world and habits of seeing that were mercilessly challenged by Caravaggio's art.This edition of Lives of Caravaggio is introduced by the leading expert on the painter, Dr Helen Langdon, who elucidates the historical and artistic context of these biographies. This revised edition now includes The Supper at Emm

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Book SynopsisThis elegant Bible edition honors the beauty and richness of the New King James Version in a convenient portable size with essential study tools and traditional red-letter text for the Words of Christ.The New King James Version in the Sovereign Collection reflects the legacy and majesty of the King James Version Bible produced more than 400 years ago, but in language updated for today. This beautiful Bible, which contains design flourishes that pay tribute to the Bible produced in 1611, comes in a convenient portable size with essential study tools and traditional red-letter text for the Words of Christ.The Sovereign Collection continues Thomas Nelson''s long history and stewardship publishing Bibles, featuring elegant letter illustrations leading into each chapter combined with clear and readable Comfort Print®, connects you to the legacy of faith, and inspires your time in the Word to be enjoyable and fruitful.Features i

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Book SynopsisCreative and practical, Kicking Glass is a step-by-step guide for those wanting to practice the popular craft of stained glass. From simple suncatchers and boho lamps to exquisite 3D constructions and delicately-poised glass butterflies, experienced artist Neile Cooper guides you through the magical world of stained glass with a creative handbook for both the novice and more experienced crafter alike. Beautifully illustrated with photographs of Neile’s own work including her glorious glass cabin in the woods as well as pieces from some of today’s most stylish designers, Kicking Glass is packed with ideas to guide and inspire. This book provides comprehensive technical instruction in the copper foil method, covering everything from tools and supplies to exploratory techniques such as including foraged and found objects into your work. Skills are demonstrated through tutorials with photos, instructional drawings and 16 stunning patterns. Whether you’re looking to decorate your windows, create lovely gifts for friends and family or design your own epic masterpiece, Kicking Glass is the essential modern guide to stained glass making.Trade ReviewA thorough, enthusiastic guide to the art, full of beautiful projects, helpful advice, and inspiring thoughts from working stained glass artists * Foreword *Novices can expect all the familiar faces of how-to books: tools and supplies, an examination of materials, and clear directions on finishing, all well illustrated with quality color photographs. * Booklist *Neile’s warm and supportive approach comes across as she shares the vision behind the creation of her own sanctuary – a cabin in her garden that she is lovingly decorating with reclaimed window frames and stained glass designs based on her love of the natural world. [...] Kicking Glass offers comprehensive training and a liberal helping of motivation through beautiful imagery and practical designs to try. * Contemporary Glass Society *When I’m ready to dip my toes, Kicking Glass by Neile Cooper is where I’ll begin exploring this gorgeous hobby. Cooper’s thorough tome walks beginners through setting up a space, picking out supplies, and basic techniques required for creating stained glass. * The Mercury *The photography is stellar with lushly colorful clear pictures and tutorial explanations. The author provides project lists with tools and supplies and step by step instructions. The book feels like a small, well organized workshop with a well spoken and competent teacher. The projects are varied and attractive and are a mix of more traditional looking and modern. -- Nonstop ReaderThe book is full of beautiful, full colour illustrations, and instructions are easy to follow, if not easy to master. This is great guide for anyone considering starting in the hobby. -- Novel ObsessionTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction Studio setup & safety Tools & supplies Glass Cutting glass Using patterns Foiling Layout Soldering Finishing Clean, patina, & polish Designing patterns Suncatchers 3D construction Reclaimed windows Patterns Suppliers

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Book SynopsisBefore Norman Rockwell put paintbrush to canvas, he had a precise idea of what he wanted to create. A perfectionist and analytical thinker, Rockwell completed numerous preparatory drawings in the process of developing his paintings, much like the Old Masters before him. He worked in several stages, including thumbnail sketches and studies of particular details - culminating in a meticulous tonal drawing that served as a basis for the final painting. But Rockwell's drawing was not only in the service of his painting: he also executed finished illustrations in pencil and charcoal; kept travel sketchbooks; and shared illustrated letters, caricatures, and comics with his family and friends.This abundantly illustrated book reveals the entire scope of Rockwell's work as a draftsman. It reproduces the full sequence of preliminary drawings (and reference photographs) that led up to some of his most famous Saturday Evening Post covers - and it also presents a generous samplinTrade Review"Norman Rockwell’s exceptional drawings, revealed for the first time." - Hyperallergic

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Book Synopsis101 Super Cute Things to Draw features more than 100 step-by-step drawing projects to teach beginning and aspiring artists how to draw simple and adorable illustrations.Trade Review"If you're looking to hone your drawing skills, 101 Super Cute Things to Draw is a great place to start. It includes 101 step-by-step lessons for constructing adorable art out of basic shapes and building upon them. In time, you'll even be able to take what you learned and apply it to your own ultra-adorable art." * Sweety High *"Five Stars. With so many ideas, your options are seemingly endless, can be used in a variety of settings, and are another option to keep the kids occupied." * Manhattan Book Review *Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION TOOLS & MATERIALS DRAWING TIPS & TECHNIQUES USING COLOR CREATING TEXTURES & PATTERNS EVERYDAY OBJECTS 1. Books 2. Vase 3. Teacup 4. Teapot 5. Cookie Jar 6. Milk Carton 7. Coffee Cup 8. Pillow 9. Socks 10. Cozy Hat 11. Headphones 12. Backpack 13. Camera 14. Picnic Basket 15. Umbrella 16. Birdhouse 17. Balloons 18. Lantern 19. Fairy House 20. Terrarium FOOD 21. Bubble Tea 22. Ice Cream 23. Waffles 24. Stack of Pancakes 25. Cinnamon Bun 26. Donut 27. Pie 28. Slice of Cake 29. Cupcake 30. Croissant 31. Loaf of Bread 32. Bacon & Eggs 33. Pizza Slice 34. Taco 35. Burger 36. Avocado 37. Sushi Roll 38. Nigiri Sushi 39. Bowl of Noodles 40. Steamed Dumplings 41. Takoyaki (Octopus Balls) 42. Onigiri (Rice Ball) 43. Dango 44. Toaster Pastry 45. Caramel Apple 46. Pumpkin 47. Watermelon Slice 48. Pineapple 49. Cherries 50. Chocolate Strawberry NATURE 51. Amanita Mushroom 52. Beech Mushrooms 53. Bunch of Flowers 54. Jade Plant 55. Cactus 56. Bunny Succulent 57. Pancake Plant 58. Snake Plant 59. Spider 60. Dragonfly 61. Ladybug 62. Caterpillar 63. Butterfly 64. Snail 65. Leaves 66. Tiny Forest 67. Mountains 68. Shooting Star 69. Rainbows & Clouds 70. Moon & Stars ANIMALS 71. Fox 72. Squirrel 73. Raccoon 74. Bear 75. Llama 76. Red Panda 77. Giant Panda 78. Sloth 79. Giraffe 80. Lion 81. Koala 82. Sheep 83. Cow 84. Bunny 85. Bird 86. Hedgehog 87. Guinea Pig 88. Dog 89. Cat 90. Dumbo Octopus 91. Whale FANTASY CREATURES 92. Mermaid 93. Fairy 94. Alien 95. Yeti 96. Dragon 97. Griffin 98. Pegasus 99. Centaur 100. Jackalope 101. Unicorn ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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Book SynopsisPUBLISHED TO ACCOMPANY THE ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME EXHIBITION AT THE RIJKSMUSEUM, AMSTERDAM, THIS IS THE FIRST MAJOR STUDY ON VERMEER'S LIFE AND WORK FOR MANY YEARS. ---------- 'Proust was once so excited to see a Vermeer show that he collapsed â I got chest pains merely leafing through the catalogue' Jonathan Jones, Guardian 'Invest in the fat catalogue, stuffed with scholarly discoveries and photographic closeups, and you will learn about everything from Vermeerâs optical mastery to his moral symbolism' Rachel Campbell-Johnston, The Times 'Excellent' Artists & Illustrators 'Getting a ticket for the once-in-a-lifetime Vermeer exhibition, above, at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam this year might frankly be a bit of a challenge, but you can at least console yourself with the exhibition catalogue, published by Thames & Hudson, which is a gorgeous thing. Nothing matches seeing a painting in the flesh, but this comes mightily close.' The Herald ---------- Vermeer's intensely quiet and enigTrade Review'Proust was once so excited to see a Vermeer show that he collapsed … I got chest pains merely leafing through the catalogue' - Jonathan Jones, Guardian'Invest in the fat catalogue, stuffed with scholarly discoveries and photographic closeups, and you will learn about everything from Vermeer’s optical mastery to his moral symbolism' - Rachel Campbell-Johnston, The Times'Excellent' - Artists & Illustrators'A gorgeous thing. Nothing matches seeing a painting in the flesh, but this comes mightily close' - Herald Scotland'Immerses the reader in the immensely rich pictorial world of the master painter from Delft .. extraordinary close-up detail' - Art Mag'A book to treasure' - The Prisma'Comprehensive... Vermeer scholars...give insight into his life and influences while analyzing the paintings and their compositions in great detail... A feast for the yes as well as the mind... Worthy of any art history collection' - Library JournalTable of ContentsForeword by Taco Dibbits, general director, Rijksmuseum Section I: Essays 1. Vermeer - Biography An introduction to Vermeer's life and work 2. Vermeer - His House Although little is known about Vermeer as a personality, an investigation into his direct environment reveals much more. Paying a visit to Oude Langendijk in Delft, this essay examines Vermeer's family members, household life and personal possessions. 3. Vermeer's Invented World Vermeer's paintings are almost exclusively interiors, imbued with a momentary stillness in time which nevertheless has been carefully constructed and orchestrated to direct the observer's gaze. This creation of intimacy is the key theme of the exhibition. Section II: The Paintings Includes every painting by Vermeer, grouped in 13 thematic sections, each written by a curatorial authority. Each theme includes 2–4 works: Delft – Coming Home Paintings: View of the Delft, The Little Street Inside – Still-life Figures, Safe World Paintings: A Maid Asleep, Girl Reading a Letter at an Open Window, The Milkmaid Very Close – Introvert Paintings: Woman in Blue Reading a Letter, The Lacemaker Secluded Paintings: The Music Lesson, The Concert, The Love Letter Windows – The Outside World Inside Paintings: Officer and Laughing Girl, Lady Writing a Letter with her Maid, Woman with a Lute, Young Woman with a Water Pitcher Letters – The World Outside Inside Paintings: Mistress and Maid, A Lady Writing Fashionable Intruders Paintings: The Glass of Wine, The Girl with a Wine Glass, Girl Interrupted in her Music Attraction/Across the Border Paintings: Girl with a Red Hat, Girl with Flute, Girl with a Pearl Earring, Study of a Young Woman Playing Music for.../Waiting for the (music-)partner Paintings: A Lady Standing at a Virginal, A Lady Seated at a Virginal, The Guitar Player, A Young Woman Seated at the Virginals The Whole World Inside Paintings: The Geographer, The Astronomer World of thoughts/Inner Reflections of Vanity and Faith Paintings: Woman with a Pearl Necklace, Woman Holding a Balance, Allegory of Catholic Faith Early Ambitions/Try Outs Paintings: Saint Praxedis, Christ in the House of Martha and Mary, Diana and her Companions, The Procuress Late Ambition/Legate, Testimony Paintings: The Art of Painting

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Book SynopsisEnglish interior design is respected throughout the world, and Sims Hilditch is at the forefront of understanding how decoration and practicality can work hand in hand. Explore the firm’s many projects and see how interiors have evolved to embrace new ways of living.Emma Sims-Hilditch is best known for creating relaxed, elegant interiors that are ideal for the values and lifestyles of a new generation. The environments she makes offer an insight into the considered house of the future—simple, beautiful, and practical, advancing a new style of living that is transforming not only the lives of homeowners but also communities. Sims-Hilditch gives advice on the best ways to decorate and organize a home. She embraces traditional materials translated for contemporary living: interior stone walls, comforting color palettes, stylish and sturdy fabrics, and antiques mixed with contemporary designs. Whether the project is an urban town house, a seaside cot

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Book SynopsisThe official art book for the animated movie The Amazing Maurice, based on the Carnegie Medal-winning Discworld novel by Terry Pratchett Maurice is a streetwise talking tomcat who comes up with a money-making scam by befriending a group of talking rats and finding a dumb-looking kid who plays a pipe. When Maurice and company reach the stricken town of Bad Blintz, they meet a bookworm called Malicia and their scheme soon goes down the drain. The Art of the Film is a coffee table hardback celebration of the creative process of bringing The Amazing Maurice to life, including exclusive concept designs, character sketches, storyboards and production art, alongside insight from the artists, filmmakers and directors.

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Book SynopsisIn the late 1960s specialty bookstores selling magazines under the counter were replaced by sex shops, or “adult bookstores” in the U.S., at which point every subject, with few exceptions, was freely available. It started with Swedish Private and its shockingly explicit covers. Denmark’s Theander brothers countered with Rodox and Color Climax, with equally explicit content. Soon they were supplying most of Northern Europe, with the Netherlands pitching in. In the U.S. Reuben Sturman was hailed King of Porn, with affiliates churning out hardcore of every kind to fill his 800 bookstores. Suddenly men used to taking what was offered could be picky. Lesbian dominance? Hot housewives? Black and Asian women? Hippie nudists espousing free love and drug use? Hairy women? Shaved women? Shaved women giving hairy women enemas? It was all there. For the kinky, every fetish was represented: spanking titles Zap and Smack cuddled up to dominance titles Bitch and Aggressive Gals, and to Wet Dreams, Diapered and Dominated and Enema Pick ups. For rubberists there was quirky Atomage, and even quirkier Belly Button. Yes, Belly Button. Are you familiar with the name Edw. Wood, Jr., called the world’s worst film director? Then you’ll enjoy his little-known porn magazines, including Balling, Skin & Bones and Party Time. What a decade. Warning: everything in this volume is uncensored and for mature adults only. The photos do not represent the majority. Volume 6 features over 600 covers and photos from Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands, and the U.S. with the usual, amusing text.Trade Review“…approaches men’s magazines with a historical lens and also tracks the wider societal changes alongside their evolution.” * creativereview.co.uk *“[An] impressive six-volume collection…” * monocle.com *

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Book SynopsisYou must read this book before buying any artwork – written by the world’s leading art-market economist Navigating the world of collecting can be a tricky process, especially for one just starting out in the art market. The world’s leading art market expert Magnus Resch explains the core principles of the art market and reveals the secrets of how to build and grow an art collection. He answers questions such as: • What art should I invest in? • Where do I start? • Which gallery should I visit? • How do I get VIP tickets for Art Basel? • Where's the best place to sell my art? • Is this price fair? This book is a comprehensive guide for anyone interested in collecting art, novice or expert. Readers will learn: • How the art market really works; • How to navigate the art world; • How to start and develop a sustainable collection strategy, for every budget. Featured alongside Magnus’s advice for collecting are quotes and case studies from esteemed art world professionals, including mega collectors Shelley and Philip Aarons, Beth Rudin DeWoody, Jorge M. Pérez, Howard E. Rachofsky, and Komal Shah; museum directors Adam Weinberg and Heidi Zuckerman; art fair founder Touria El Glaoui; mega art dealers Marc Glimcher, Adam Lindemann, Jeffrey Deitch, and Simon de Pury; leading art curator Hans Ulrich Obrist; superstar art advisor Amy Cappellazzo; and artist Julian Schnabel. The book also features a foreword written by leading art collector Pamela Joyner. No-nonsense, clear prose makes this the perfect primer for anyone who is interested in collecting art. This book is for: • Art lovers who want to buy their first pieces; • Collectors who want to understand more about investing in art; • Advisors and gallerists who want to refresh their knowledge. This book, with words of advice from the most accomplished experts in the field, is like carrying an art advisor in your pocket.Trade ReviewPraise for How to Collect Art‘A refreshingly honest insider's guide to collecting.’ – The Art Newspaper‘The definitive guide to the art market and collecting in the 21st century.’ – Paper Mag‘An indispensable resource for those navigating the complexities of the art market.’ – Whitehot Magazine'Sophistication meets data in this essential guide to art investment, a timeless handbook from Magnus Resch for finding the right path in every art investment, big or small, where strategic content and effective communication converge to enlighten the modern art investor.' – CNN'A veritable acquisition manual.' – SURFACE'A recruitment manual for art collectors.' – Artnews'A transparent resource filled with data, case studies, and real-life reflections.' – Whitewall‘An excellent guide to participating in the art market for both those new to the market, as well as seasoned collectors.’ – Christies Education‘Reveals the major players throughout the art market and explains the ins-and-outs of auction houses and galleries as it guides readers on how to select the right one to work with.’ – Barron’s Penta Praise for How To Become A Successful Artist‘Bolstered by interviews with art-world luminaries, Resch's book offers practical advice to remind readers that there's a lot more to being an artist than just making art.’ – ArtNews‘This book is determined to do away with the stereotype of the starving creative.’ – The Art Newspaper‘Get the inside scoop on how to become a successful artist.’ – Buzzfeed‘There's no magic wand to make you into a successful artist but this book comes pretty close.’ – FAD Magazine‘Magnus Resch can help you become a successful artist.’ – Whitewall‘In the era of the social network's totalising grip, Resch distills data into a formula for art-stardom.’ – Spike Art MagazinePraise for Magnus Resch‘Magnus gives the art world plenty to think about.’ – New York Times‘Magnus's study explores the financial challenges facing galleries today. Anyone in the field can gain insights from his observations and research.’ – Artsy‘Resch has the art world down to science.’ – Cultured

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Book SynopsisNew and experimental ways to capture landscape in acrylics. Landscape artist Paul Bailey's fascination with the natural world is sensationally conveyed in his colourful and semi-abstract paintings. In Experimental Nature in Acrylics, he reveals his techniques for the first time – making it simple for readers to produce their own work that is abstract, evocative and full of vivid colour. Through easy-to-follow explanations and step-by-step demonstrations, Paul describes how to manipulate the medium in surprising – yet often simple – ways. Readers will learn how distil craggy cliffs, rolling farmland hills, tidal rivers or flat, open-skied wilderness in striking and unusual colour palettes. There are tips on how to paint organic shapes and using abstract elements in the natural landscape as the basis for a painting, and how to create a compositional sense of rhythm. Paul’s beautiful and contemporary work appears throughout the book and acts as a masterclass in scraping, pulling, weathering and splattering the paint. As well as showing how to build layer upon layer, the process of construction and how to tease a sense of movement from a static image. This essential guide is a must for anyone wishing to augment their understanding of the acrylic medium and appreciation of composition and colour, and to liberate their own beautiful paintings.

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Book SynopsisA critical examination of the complex legacies of early Californian anthropology and linguistics for twenty-first-century communities.In January 2021, at a time when many institutions were reevaluating fraught histories, the University of California removed anthropologist and linguist Alfred Kroeber’s name from a building on its Berkeley campus. Critics accused Kroeber of racist and dehumanizing practices that harmed Indigenous people; university leaders repudiated his values. In The Unnaming of Kroeber Hall, Andrew Garrett examines Kroeber’s work in the early twentieth century and his legacy today, asking how a vigorous opponent of racism and advocate for Indigenous rights in his own era became a symbol of his university’s failed relationships with Native communities. Garrett argues that Kroeber’s most important work has been overlooked: his collaborations with Indigenous people throughout California to record their languages and stories.The Unnaming of Kroeber Hall offers new perspectives on the early practice of anthropology and linguistics and on its significance today and in the future. Kroeber’s documentation was broader and more collaborative and multifaceted than is usually recognized. As a result, the records Indigenous people created while working with him are relevant throughout California as communities revive languages, names, songs, and stories. Garrett asks readers to consider these legacies, arguing that the University of California chose to reject critical self-examination when it unnamed Kroeber Hall.

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Book SynopsisThis premium anniversary edition of The Complete Color Harmony gives you the color explorations, insights, and palettes from the original version in a deluxe new package that includes a pullout poster, gatefold foreword by internationally acclaimed contemporary artist Stuart Semple, and all-new image references.The Complete Color Harmony was the first book published by the acclaimed design publisher Rockport Publishers, and has gone on to become an essential reference for generations of designers. This special edition of that classic reference celebrates Rockport Publisher’s 40th anniversary.Get an introduction to using the color wheel and discover the key aspects of color, such as warm, cool, pale, and bright. Then, delve into moods and color and see how a wide variety of palettes can come across as earthy, powerful, regal, calm, dependable, and more.In this book you’ll discover: 

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Book SynopsisTake your plein air artwork to the next level through easy-to-understand workshop-style lessons and skill-building exercises. In Plein Air Techniques for Artists, award-winning artist and respected workshop instructor Aimee Erickson demystifies how to capture a variety of light effects and guides you in strengthening your plein air skills through practice. This accessible book covers:   Materials and gear. Gain a basic knowledge of the possibilities so you can keep your options open and your plein air process fresh. Composition and value. Explore the impact of proportion, color, value, line, edges, shape, and texture. Color. Consider how knowledge and intention, your color palette, and what you see—your perspective—take turns being in charge of the color game, inventing rules and finding solutions. Light effects. Learn how conditions of the day—how much light there is, Trade Review"Award-winning oil painter Erickson’s devotion to sharing her love of plein air painting techniques is clear from the first pages of this book. This resource is a great addition to crafts collections. Suitable for both experienced artists and novices interested in this artistic practice." * Library Journal *"Aimee Erickson demystifies how to capture a variety of light effects—from sunlight and shadow to nighttime—and every glisten and glimmer in between. Her friendly tone and accessible workshop-syyle lessons and skill-building exercises offer artists down-to-earth guidance on painting more effectively in natural light. Exceptional still lifes, figures and landscapes by noted contemporary plein air artists provide endless inspiration." * Artists Magazine *Table of ContentsCONTENTS Introduction Finding “The Zone” 1 MATERIALS AND GEAR What’s Your Medium? Brushes and Brushstrokes Supports: Canvas, Panels, and Paper Plein Air Painting Kit 2 COMPOSITION AND VALUE Making Interesting Compositions Black and White Sketchbook Exercise: Notan Value Exercise: Simplified Value Studies 3 COLOR Speaking of Color . . . Color Exercises Exercise: A Color Chart, Emphasizing Value Exercise: Color Ladders Limited Palettes Color Development of Value Studies SUNLIGHT AND SHADOW Seeing Skills: Shift Your Perception Light, Shadow, and Color Demonstration: Light and Shadow on Architecture Where to Start Exercise: The Color of Light Raking Light Technique: Stain It, Draw It, Paint It Perspective Foreground Solutions 5 INDIRECT LIGHT Dappled and Filtered Light Technique: Starting with a Mid-Tone Canvas Demonstration: Large Scale Work Demonstration: Dappled Afternoon Light Overcast Light Demonstration: A Two-Session Painting Technique: Cutting In Painting Makeover: Light and Shadow Relationships Technique: Using a Broad Brush Shade and Reflected Light 6 BACKLIGHT Rim Light Contre-Jour: Against the Light Transmitted Light Technique: A Loose Start Painting Makeover: Perspective

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Book SynopsisThis handy pocket book brings together a wealth of useful information that architects need on a daily basis â on-site or in the studio. It provides clear guidance and invaluable detail on a wide range of issues, from planning policy through environmental design to complying with Building Regulations, from structural and services matters to materials characteristics and detailing. This sixth edition includes the updating of regulations, standards and sources across a wide range of topics, with a particular focus on sustainability issues. Compact and easy to use, the Architectâs Pocket Book has sold well over 100,000 copies to the nationâs architects, architecture students, designers and construction professionals who do not have an architectural background but need to understand the basics, fast. This is the famous little blue book that you canât afford to be without.Table of ContentsPreface to the Sixth Edition Acknowledgements to the Sixth Edition 1. General Information The Architect’s role in the 21st century. Designing for a Changing Climate. Metric system. Metric units. Temperature. Imperial units. Conversion factors. Greek alphabet. Roman numerals. Geometric data. Paper sizes. CAD (Computer Aided Design). BIM (Building Information Modelling). Drawing conventions. 3-Dimensional hand drawing. NBS. The classifications. 2. Design Guidance. Professional bodies for architects and technologists. Planning permissions. Other consents. Planning appeals. Party Wall Awards. Building Regulations. Dampness in buildings. Construction Design and Management Regulations. Standards – in the construction industry. Cost estimating, contracts, fees, disputes and legal involvement for Architects. Sustainability, energy saving and green issues in a time of Climate Emergency. Landscaping. Anthropometric data. Furniture and fittings data. Vehicles and bicycles. Sanitary provision for public buildings. 3. Structures. Eurocodes. Building loading. Bending moments and beam formulae. Fire resistance. Low carbon design. Substructure (Foundations). Superstructure (above ground structure). Masonry structures. Timber construction. Metal structural framing systems (SFS). Steel frame. Concrete frame. 4. Services. Drainage. Rainwater disposal. Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS). Water supply regulations. Water storage and use. U-values. R-values. K-values. Conservation of fuel and power. Heat losses. Central heating and hot water systems. Ventilation. Electrical installation. Lighting. Sound. Home Technology Integration. 5. Building Elements. Enclosure. Stairs and balustrades. Fireplaces. Chimneys and Flues. Doors. Windows. Pitched rooflights. Flat rooflights. Security fittings and Ironmongery. 6. Materials and Components. Concrete. Brickwork and Blockwork. Stonework. Damp proof courses and membranes. Plaster and render. Metals. Insulation. Roofing and cladding. Glass. Glass blocks. Timber. Building boards. Wood rotting fungi. Plastics. Wall and floor tiles. Nails and screws. Colour. Paints. Wallpaper. Addresses/Sources Bibliography/Sources Index

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Book SynopsisDestress and escape from your busy schedule with this beautiful coloring book featuring 45 nature-inspired scenes you can fill with your favorite colors.Unwind and release your creativity through the beauty and wonder of nature with Pretty Simple Coloring: Nature Scenes. Filled with 45 delightful drawings of plants and animals, this coloring book is the perfect escape no matter how busy your schedule. The beautiful line art illustrations are easy to see and designed to be quickly filled with your favorite colors. Relax and enjoy your coloring time—no matter how long or short—without the worry of straining your eyes or cramping your hand. Make the most of your free time with Pretty Simple Coloring: Nature Scenes.

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Book SynopsisHow does a mudskipper fish manage to “walk” on land? Why is the Hoatzin also known as ‘The Stinkbird’? And once the female Pipa toad has laid her eggs, where does she put them? The answers? The mudskipper can “walk” using its pectoral fins, the Hoatzin has a unique digestive system which gives the bird a manure-like odour, and the female Pipa Toad embeds its eggs on its back where they develop to adult stage. Illustrated throughout with outstanding colour photographs, Strange Animals presents the most unusual aspects of 100 of the most unusual species. The selection spans a broad spectrum of wildlife, from the tallest land living mammal, the giraffe, to the light, laughing chorus of Australian kookaburra birds, from the intelligence of the Bottlenose dolphin to octopuses that change colour when they dream to the slow pace of the three-toed sloth. Arranged geographically, the photographs are accompanied by fascinating captions, which explain the quirky characteristics of each entry. Including egg-laying mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, cannibalistic insects and other invertebrates, Strange Animals is a compelling introduction to some of nature’s most curious beasts.Table of ContentsIntroduction Asia Tokay Gharial Japanese Macaque Mudskipper Proboscis Monkey Honeybadger Siamese Fighting Fish Tarsier Mekong ray Saiga Golden snub-nosed monkey Colugo Sturgeon Baikal seal Sloth bear Racoon dog Komodo dragon Slow loris Giant hornet Leaf insect Malayan tapir Africa Aardvark Madagascar chameleon (Brookesia) Giraffe Hoopoe Marabou stork Naked Mole Rat Fat tailed gecko Gaboon viper Tree pangolin Giraffe weevil Aye aye Lungfish Tomato frog Aardvark Okapi Springhare Gerenuk Spotted hyena Hammerhead bat Rain frog, Breviceps fuscus Armadillo girdled lizard Mandrill Australia Duck-billed Platypus Red Kangaroo Emu Koala Laughing Kookaburra Echidna Sugarglider Kakapo Tuatara Archerfish Wombat Tasmanian devil Frilled lizard Thorny devil Funnel web spider Peacock spider Turtle frog Frogmouth Dingo Honeypot ant Witchetty grub Weta Kea Kiwi North America American Bullfrog Beaver Red wolf Ghost bear Alligator gar Thorn bug Wolverine Peccary Star nosed mole Alligator snapping turtle Hellbender Ajolote Blue-footed booby Manatee Monarch butterfly Stinkpot (musk turtle) Rainbow snake Virginia opossum Gila monster Coati American White Pelican Central and South America Giant Otter Vampire bat Hoatzin Emperor Tamarin Pipa Pygmy Marmoset Red Howler Monkey Southern Tamandua Three-toed Sloth South American horned frogs Elephant beetle Axolotl Jaguarundi Capybara Pink fairy armadillo Piranha Marine iguana Pink river dolphin Roseate spoonbill Red lipped batfish Spectacled bear Vicuna Europe Iberian ribbed newt Cuckoo Death’s Head Hawkmoth Great Diving beetle Wels catfish Wisent (European bison) Slow worm Puffin Badger Common chameleon Alpine ibex Beluga sturgeon Oceans Narwhal Angler Fish Cleaner Wrasse Sea dragon Megamouth shark Dumbo octopus Blobfish Giant isopod barreleye fish Kiwa Sea spider Sea anemone Parrot fish Nudibranch Hagfish Mantis shrimp Christmas tree worm Stargazer Wobbegong Gulper eel Oarfish Coral Hammerhead shark

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Book SynopsisThe first biography of pioneering female Pop Artist Pauline Boty.Trade Review“The Pop artist Pauline Boty was a mysterious beauty glimpsed in glossy British magazines, her work obscured by that beauty, her output cut short by her early death. Marc Kristal’s exceptional biography brings back to life one of the most compelling figures of sixties London. With exceptional research, intelligent empathy, a talent for contextualizing those times of change and a felicitous style, he brings the many tragedies of her story and the delicious inventions of her oeuvre into full and rewarding focus. One of the best books of its kind I have ever read.” -- Joan Juliet Buck (author)“How wonderful that one of those exciting and innovative women artists of the 60s should be recovered and celebrated in this way.” -- Julie Christie (actress)"All the years of [Marc’s] work…have made a book that captures the meaning of Pauline’s life and work as exactly as is possible." -- Caroline Coon (painter)"An astonishing, rich examination of a personality, a character completely thorough and balanced…The descriptions are vivid and faultless in tone and detail…Right in so many ways about [Boty’s] feminism and its ambiguities. A brilliant job." -- Richard Hollis (graphic designer)“I so enjoyed this… Manages to balance the artist, time period and personal life in a very engaging and original way.” -- Lynn Horsford (film producer) “The book brings Pauline back. I feel I know her now – her secrets, her excitements, her fears, the guys, the painting, the running away, the going forward. Marc Kristal is a magician, who remakes a time, and gives the people in it life again. I thought it was terrific.” -- Michael Lindsay-Hogg (director)“Moving, tenderly handled and illuminating… What has clearly been a labour of love.” -- Poppy Luard (production designer & art director)“I thoroughly enjoyed the book… Most of Pauline’s life and the development of Pop Art was new to me and I found it completely absorbing… The book is very nostalgic and brought the Cromwell Road scene back with a bang.” -- Margaret Matheson (film producer)“I am mightily impressed with [the] storytelling, the ease and forward-motion of [the] lively prose, and of course the tales of all three protagonists.” -- Gordon Rogoff (theatre director & critic)“In this absorbing biography, a vivid collage of voices, and a masterfully written narrative, combine to restore to prominence the life and work of an entirely remarkable woman.” -- Gay Talese (author)"Wonderfully evocative…This book brings Boty to life: brave, flirty and fizzing with promise." -- Laura Freeman, The Times of London“..a rich retelling of the short but intense career of this once-overlooked British Pop artist… an excellent portrait of a vital moment in culture. Kristal has devoted extensive research to the artist’s life and work, interviewing many contemporaries and sifting through copious archives. He has vividly reimaged the artistic milieu of the time, interspersing Boty’s biographical details with voices from the past, including the artist’s own writings.” -- Jonathan Bell, Wallpaper“A valuable and unusual addition to the literature on British Pop Art – and a necessary counterweight to the male domination of the movement.” -- Marco Livingstone (art historian)“Kristal’s book is a study of the fascinating, now distant ambiance of 1960s London, as well as of a unique figure from that time.” -- Martin Gayford, The Spectator * The Spectator *"A fascinating, informative, and illustrated biography... exceptionally well written and presented." * Midwest Book Review *Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 SUBURBAN GIRL 2 WIMBLEDON BARDOT 3 AT THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF ART: PART 1 ‘The Place’ 4 AT THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF ART: PART 2 ‘Technicolor’ 5 AT THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF ART: PART 3 ‘La Boty’ 6 AT THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF ART: PART 4 ‘Capital-P Pop’ 7 AT THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF ART: PART 5 ‘To think I’ve got someone like that for a daughter!’ 8 HELLO, CRUEL WORLD 9 THE ART OF ACTING 10 BREAKTHROUGH 11 BREAKOUT 12 ‘A VERY CONFIDENT MAN’ 13 PERSONALITY ON TRIAL 14 PAULINE’S CHOICE 15 JOURNEY’S END 16 GONE Epilogue: Nothing Left in the World Index Acknowledgements Picture credits

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Book Synopsis‘This collection of timeless photographs gives us an up close inside look at this uniquely complex man and brilliant iconic artist who forever changed the world. One love…’ – Lenny KravitzRebel Music is a tribute to one of the greatest legends in world music, Bob Marley. In 1975, Kate Simon first photographed Bob Marley and the Wailers at the Lyceum in London, where the now-legendary live performance of ‘No Woman No Cry’ was recorded. They then collaborated throughout the Seventies, with Simon shooting some of the most intimate, enduring and emblematic images ever taken of Marley, including his iconic Kaya album cover.Simon captured it all: portraits of the reggae greats of the Seventies, such as Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, Bunny Wailer and Peter Tosh; the Exodus Tour, on the road with Bob Marley and The Wailers as they performed across Europe; and the One Love Peace Concert, where Bob famously united Jamaica’s opposing political leaders. Ultimately, in 1981, Simon would ride with the funeral cortege from Kingston to St Ann and Bob Marley’s final resting place.Rebel Music contains over 400 photographs from Simon’s archives, many published here for the first time. Introduced by Patti Smith, with a foreword by Lenny Kravitz and afterword by Keith Richards, a cast of 24 contributors join Simon in sharing the stories behind the images, including ex-Wailers guitarist Junior Marvin and bass player and band leader Aston ‘Family Man’ Barrett; musicians such as Junior Delgado, Steve Jordan, Paul Simonon and Bruce Springsteen; filmmaker Don Letts and producer Danny Sims; and Island Records founder, Chris Blackwell.Trade Review‘This collection of timeless photographs gives us an up close inside look at this uniquely complex man and brilliant iconic artist who forever changed the world. One love…’ – Lenny Kravitz‘No one will ever forget the impact Bob and Jamaican music had on the world.’ – Keith Richards‘Kate Simon has always been one of my favourite photographers. She captures intimate moments that we have never seen.’ – Cedella Marley‘After looking at thousands of negatives of Bob, some of which I had never printed before, I had a dream that Bob was still alive and that he was playing that night. Can you imagine if you could have the chance to see Bob Marley today? What would he be singing about?’ – Kate Simon‘Kate shot in an honest, direct manner. She did not seek to expose, but to shoot the picture her subject pictured - the joyful, mutable moments. How fortunate we are to have these images.’ – Patti Smith ‘She had a sort of war correspondent feel to her; she would get right into it. Somehow she had the ability to communicate and to get everybody to relax and to take the great pictures that she got.’ – Chris Blackwell

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Book SynopsisMidoriya inherits the superpower of the world’s greatest hero, but greatness won’t come easy. Take your art PLUS ULTRA with My Hero Academia: The Official Easy Illustration Guide. Superartist Mika Fujisawa is here to teach you the quickest and most fun way to draw your favourite heroes, whether you’ve never picked up a pencil or you’re already a manga master!

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Book Synopsis A stunning collection of 1000 images from the Royal Horticultural Society archives: Vintage artwork Birds, insects, and animals Fruits and vegetables Flowers, leaves, and other botanical illustrations Inspiration and tips on successful collaging from leading collagist Katy McNulty (@collage.garden) Made for everyone, from the absolute beginner to the experienced collagist Bring the beautiful botanical to your collages with this vibrant collection of nature images, ready to cut and stick across any page. Or roam wild and let your creativity bloom – design anything from birthday cards, to wall art, to notebook covers.Discover a world of floral fun and add the beauty of nature to your collage with this crafty collection of 1000 images.Choose a background image in various different sizes from the book – or combine images to create a new one

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Book SynopsisIn partnership with the international organisations The World at Night and Astronomy Without Borders – The World at Night is a stunning, expertly curated celebration of our night sky.Table of ContentsFOREWORD INTRODUCTION Chapter 1: One People, One Sky Chapter 2: World Heritages Chapter 3: Hidden Universe Chapter 4: Events That Shook the World Chapter 5: Fragile Beauty of Darkness Chapter 6: Dark Sky Refuges PHOTOGRAPHERS HOW TO TAKE NIGHTSCAPEPHOTOGRAPHS PICTURE CREDITS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

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Book SynopsisAn updated edition of the acclaimed monograph, celebrating one of the most iconic and revolutionary artists of our timeTrade Review"When people look back at Kusama's work decades from now, they'll see that her idea of creation and infinity has an eternal endurance." —Marc Jacobs"The effect of Kusama's work is both so complex and simple. It is produced by the interaction of the two close somewhat parallel planes, at points merging at the surface and at others diverging slightly but powerfully." —Donald Judd"Yayoi Kusama comes with a pedigree of film and orchestrated happenings and performance in New York during the 1960s and the 1970s that was every bit as avant-garde as Warhol."—The Art Review Power 100"Yayoi Kusama is as close as one can get to being called a legend while alive... This updated monograph is richly illustrated and serves as as an unparalleled guide to the work of one the most eccentric artists alive."—Mint (India)"One of the most iconic and revolutionary artists of our time, internationally renowned for her boundary-pushing work on themes such as infinity, self-image, sexuality and compulsive repetition... Kusama's ability to communicate her artistic vision through various mediums is explored and documented."—CreativeBoom.com"Still one of the most comprehensive studies of this intriguing artist [...] allows readers to traverse from 'Happenings' in 1960s New York through to Kusama's current work, which encompasses diverse media from paintings to sculpture. And, for the first time, a collection of poems by Kusama are published to accompany the colourful illustrations, compelling essays and interviews by curators and critics."—TheCultureTrip.com"Enjoy the artist's boundary-pushing work in this comprehensive and colourful book."—The Glossary"Filled with visual treasures... Now includes poems by the artist."—Harper's Bazaar"Celebrates the boundary-breaking work of the 88-year old who still captures the imagination of the art world and beyond, reflecting her uncanny ability to remain in the spotlight." —House & Garden"Richly illustrated... Explores Kusama's varied career to the present, through informative essays written from diverse scholarly and critical perspectives, as well as interviews with the artist, and selections from her lively poetry and fiction."—The British Museum Magazine"A fascinating artist."—Visi (South Africa)"A dose of inspiration (that also looks good on the coffee table)."—Vogue Online

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Book SynopsisThis sweeping overview of Rembrandt's extraordinary achievement as a draughtsman fills a gap in the otherwise enormous literature on the artist. Beautifully illustrated, mostly in colour, the more than 150 drawings culled from a corpus of some 800 are discussed in detail. The drawings span Rembrandt's entire productive life as an artist, from early self-portraits in the 1620s to late drawings from the 1660s of the victim of an execution, a state coach, and historical and mythological images. The scope of the book allows readers to delve into the very broad range of Rembrandt's oeuvre of drawings.Trade Review'Excellent … fills a real gap in the literature' - Sunday Times'An eloquent introduction to Rembrandt's genius as a draughtsman … here is virtuosity and humanity together, on every page' - Financial Times'Slive's commentary is subtle, erudite and sympathetic' - Sunday Telegraph'A very readable account by a distinguished scholar' - The Art Newspaper'Beautiful … the definitive study' - The Wall Street Journal

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Book SynopsisThis book is the legacy of Emil Ruder, one of the originator of Swiss Style, famous throughout the world for the use of asymmetric layouts, use of a grid, sans-serif typefaces and flush left, ragged right text. His holistic approach is still recognized as fundamental for graphic designers and typographers all over the world. This volume represents a critical reflection on his teaching and practice and a life- time of accumulated knowledge. Beyond that, it is a comprehensive masterpiece seen in its overall structure: in the themes presented, in the comparison of similarities and contrasts, in the richness of the illustrations and the harmoniously inserted types. Behind the purely pedagogic examples of exact proportions, a rich, philosophical thinking shines through. Today, more than forty years after this book was first published, it is still widely used and referenced.

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Book SynopsisThe Ashmolean Museum houses one of the most extensive collections of wood engravings in the world. The collection effectively began with the gift in 1964, by Arthur Mitchell, of over 3,000 prints, including a large group of wood engravings. During the 1980s and 1990s, it expanded remarkably with acquisitions of large groups of prints, often as gifts from the artists, resulted in a succession of monographic exhibitions on some of the most important wood engravers. They included John Farleigh (1986), John Buckland Wright (1990), Clare Leighton (1992), Monica Poole (1993) and Anne Desmet (1998). A key point in this period of expansion was the acquisition of a comprehensive body of work by Gertrude Hermes and Blair Hughes-Stanton in 1995 from the artists’ family, which resulted in a memorable exhibition organised by Katharine Eustace. More recently, the Ashmolean has formed a close partnership with the SWE, and has been keeping the collection up to date by acquiring work by members, both at the Society’s annual exhibition and privately.

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Book SynopsisWrite well. Live well.The practice of creative writing - being expressive, exploring ideas, crafting words, shaping stories - can deepen your appreciation of life and enhance your wellbeing.With 100 inspiring prompts, insights and exercises specially devised by an award-winning author and creative writing teacher, discover how to write well - and thrive. This comprehensive guide to visual merchandising covers both window dressing and in-store design, as well as all the other elements, real or virtual, used to enhance the contemporary retail experience. Featuring a range of shops, from fashion emporia such as Selfridges, Printemps, and Bergdorf Goodman to small outlets, the book offers practical advice, supported by tips from the most inspiring visual merchandisers and creative directors across the world.It reveals the secrets of their profession and all there is to know about the latest technology, mannequins, props etc. It also examines the psychology and ever-changing trends behind consumer behaviour.Visual merchandising is presented through lavish color photographs, diagrams of floor layouts and store case studies, and includes invaluable information such as a glossary of terms used in the industry.

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Book SynopsisInspired by timeless poems from around the world, Hassan Massoudy''s calligraphy takes us on a visual journey through love in its many forms. Through his signature broad strokes and vibrant colours, this master calligrapher brings to life the words and wisdom of some of our greatest poets, from Ibn Zaydoun and Rumi to Kahlil Gibran, John Keats and Paul Eluard. Beautifully designed and illustrated throughout, Calligraphies of Love is the perfect gift for lovers, poets and dreamers.

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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 solves the mystery of the Black Island. Wrongly accused of a theft, Tintin is led to set out with Snowy on an adventure to investigate a gang of forgers. Can he save the day?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 Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson in 2011.The Adventures of Tintin continue to charm more than 90 years after they first found their way into publication. Since then more than 230 millTrade 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 SynopsisFor 40 years, the Cold War dominated the world stage. East and West Germany stood at the frontlines of the global confrontation, symbolized by the infamous Berlin Wall, which separated lovers, friends, families, coworkers, and compatriots. The Wende Museum in Los Angeles, California, is named after the period of change immediately following the wall's destruction. It was established in 2002 to study the visual and material culture of the former Eastern Bloc, and, with physical and psychic distance, to foster multiple perspectives on this multilayered history that continues to shape our world. This encyclopedic volume features around 2,000 items from its extraordinary collections. Based on our XL-sized volume, this edition includes a full spectrum of art, archives, and artifacts from socialist East Germany: official symbols and dissident expressions, the spectacular and the routine, the mass-produced and the handmade, the funny and the tragic. Accompanying these remnants of a now-vanished world are texts from scholars and specialists from across Europe, Canada, and the United States, with themes ranging from the secret police to sexuality, from monuments to mental-mapping. More than 800 pages, featuring around 2,000 objects. A smaller, more accessible version of our XL-sized volume, the most comprehensive overview of GDR visual and material culture to date. Several dozen images of everyday life and public events from the most famous GDR photographers. Special two-language edition featuring texts both in English and German. From November 18, 2017, visit the Wende Musem at its expanded campus in Culver City’s Armory Building, a site originally created in preparation for World War III but re-designed by Michael Boyd, Christian Kienapfel, and Benedikt Taschen to welcome its 100,000+ collection of artifacts.Trade Review“A comprehensive pictorial history.” * The New York Times *“…quite possibly the greatest such collection in the world.” * Steven Heller *“The best-kept collection of Cold War memorabilia.” * Vice *“It’s as mundane and kitsch a view of history as you could imagine, yet captures the daily reality of life behind the Iron Curtain in delightful and sometimes heart-breaking details.” * The Daily Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisPrintmaking is a practical and comprehensive guide to printmaking techniques with clear step–by–step illustrations. This fully updated second edition contains new images throughout, including improved process shots and examples of the latest work from contemporary printmakers.There are expanded chapters on digital and mixed media processes, as well as a brand new ''Print & Make'' chapter, which explores the opportunities for creative expression within the many processes available to print makers. For example, this edition includes a new, detailed section on Japanese moku hanga woodblock printing while the more traditional techniques of relief, intaglio, collograph, lithography, screen printing and monoprint have also been refreshed.The addition of new images showing a broader range of subject matter, include more contemporary prints and international artists. Each technique is explored from the development of the printing or digital matrix, through the different stages of creation to image output. Guidance on how to set up a print studio, sections on troubleshooting techniques and the inclusion of up–to–date lists of suppliers, workshops and galleries make this an essential volume for beginner and experienced printmakers alike.Special attention is given to safe practices, addressing the important concern for health and safety. Step–by–step illustrations provide an enhanced visual reference – either photographic or diagrams for clarity – and the authors have supplied more information on safer and more sustainable practices. Since nontoxic alternatives are a rapidly growing and ever–evolving landscape, Printmaking 2nd Edition presents products and practices that are accessible worldwide.Praise for Printmaking 2nd Edition''A lavishly illustrated large–format volume that constitutes a veritable printmaker''s bible.'' – The West Australia News

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Book SynopsisAirfix has been commercially producing plastic kits since 1952 and its models have been made by successive generations of young boys and men alike. In the 1960s, a talented graphic artist called Roy Cross was commissioned to paint some of the box art for Airfix, and for a ten-year-period he provided many of the glorious paintings seen on the boxes, setting new standards for realism and accuracy. Many are still being used today, a full four decades later.

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Book SynopsisThe perfect size, the perfect price! Design Originals On-the-Go Coloring Books offer a totally new concept in adult coloring. Conveniently packaged in a small compact size, each title is perfectly portable. Great for use in waiting rooms, during lunch break, at kids soccer practice, and wherever you can find a few moments of downtime. Don't miss out on this brand new format for adult coloring not available anywhere else but Fox Chapel/Design Originals. Perfectly priced to sell fast this holiday season and beyond. Eight new titles from three popular artists Gift format (think stocking stuffers) High-quality paper Small enough to take along, but big enough for coloring Lay flat binding Transferable for papercrafting Perfect size, perfect price

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Book SynopsisOne of the most iconic characters in children's booksJoin the world's most famous travelling reporter in his exciting adventures investigating smugglers in the two-part story Cigars of the Pharaoh and The Blue Lotus, then travels into the depths of the rainforest in The Broken Ear.The second of eight volumes containing Hergé's best loved adventure stories, with three thrilling mysteries:Cigars of the PharaohOn the hunt for an Egyptologist and a mysterious ancient pharaoh, Tintin scours Egypt and India. He makes friends with elephants, narrowly avoids falling victim to the poison of madness and saves a maharajah from a killer tiger.The Blue LotusIn India, Tintin gets drawn into a dangerous mystery revolving around a madness-inducing poison. He traces its origins to Shanghai and a nefarious web of opium traffickers. But can he outwit the crooks?The Broken EarThe Arumbaya fetish has been stolen! But with the help of a talking parrot, Tintin is soon on the hunt for the famous artefact, whiTrade 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.Tintin, Captain Haddock and Professor Calculus are on their way to Sydney, Australia. Through a chance meeting they are invited to travel on board the private jet of billionaire Lazlo Carreidas. But then they fall victim to a plot to kidnap Carreidas and are captured by Tintin''s arch enemy Rastapopoulos.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 Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson in 2011.The Adventures of Tintin continue to charm more than 9Trade 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 SynopsisDiscover the secrets behind creating the costumes for HBO''s Game of Thrones in this definitive guide.The official guide to the complete costumes of HBO's landmark television series Game of Thrones. Discover how BAFTA and Emmy Award-winning costume designer Michele Clapton dressed the heroes and villains of Westeros and beyond, including Daenerys Targaryen, Cersei Lannister, Jon Snow, and Arya Stark.One of 4 comprehensive and officially licensed Game of Thrones retrospective books from HarperVoyager. CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED peruse the best of the robes, gowns, coats, and suits of armor that made up the rich fabric of Westeros in Game of Thrones: The Costumes' Vanity Fair LEARN HOW COSTUMES DEFINED CHARACTERS 440 pages of in-depth interviews and commentary on how costume design helped convey the evolution of George R.R. Martin's beloved characters such as Tyrion Lannister, Sansa Stark, and Brienne of Tarth. SEE EXCLUSIVE IMAGES AND DESIGNS Over 1,000 exclusive and rarely seen images incTrade Review‘When it’s all said and done and we close the book on Game of Thrones, you’ll have a chance to peruse the best of the robes, gowns, coats, and suits of armor that made up the rich fabric of Westeros in Game of Thrones: The Costumes’Vanity Fair ‘Game of Thrones: The Costumes offers up much more than just images of gorgeous outfits. It shares the stories, work, and ideas that went into their creation’Nerdist ‘Game of Thrones’ singular attention to detail is painstakingly and lavishly chronicled in this trio of stunning coffee-table books from Insight Editions covering all eight seasons and focusing on, respectively, the museum-quality production art and designs from sketch to screen; still photos capturing the show’s most iconic and cinematic scenes along with intimate never-seen off-screen moments; and an in-depth look at the creation of the epic costumes across Westeros, from the sun-drenched denizens of Dorne to the Wildlings beyond the Wall’Yahoo

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Book SynopsisMaking Marks follows up the highly successful Architects' Sketchbooks, which presented, for the first time, the rich breadth of sketches being created by contemporary architects following the digital revolution. Taking a post-digital perspective, the sixty renowned architects whose work is collected here show how drawing and new forms of manual presentation have been refined since the reawakening of this basic technique. Notepads, stacks of paper, pencils and fine-point pens are as present in the architect's studio as phalanxes of screens. Revealing why and how hand-drawing still matters, this global survey presents the freehand drawings, vibrant watercolours and abstract impressions of rising talents and well-known names, including Jun Igarashi and Brian MacKay-Lyons. Will Jones's introduction reviews the importance of the physical sketch and its vital part in the architect's creative process. Spanning diverse approaches, styles and physical forms, ,i>Making Marks is not merely a

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