History of art Books

Book SynopsisDiscover the wands of your favorite Harry Potter characters.In the Harry Potter films, each wand is as unique as the witch or wizard who wields it. From Hermione Granger’s elegant, vine-wrapped wand to the bone-inlaid wands of the Death Eaters, each was designed and crafted by the filmmakers to reflect its owner’s identity. Harry Potter: The Wand Collection is a visual guide to these magical wands, their makers, and the characters who mastered them. Profiles of each wand feature stunning new photography of the original props, wand statistics, insights from the cast and crew, and other filmmaking secrets from the Warner Bros. archive. This collectible volume is an ideal resource for both wand-wielding veteran fans seeking to learn the history behind these beloved items and a new generation just beginning their journey into the wizarding world. 

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Book Synopsis'Chock-full of gorgeous pieces of art, many of which I would love to hang on my wall, Batman: The Animated Series: The Phantom City Creative Collection, is one of my favorite pieces.' – DC Comics News Mondo is proud to present Batman: The Animated Series: The Phantom City Creative Collection, a visually breathtaking celebration of the Emmy Award–winning series.Known for their limitless passion and incredible ingenuity for film and television posters, Mondo turns their attention to the highly acclaimed show Batman: The Animated Series. The show first aired in 1992 and was instantly met with critical praise for its sophisticated writing and distinctive, noir-influenced art style, generating an intense following that still exists today. Over the years, Mondo has received global recognition for their astonishing artisanal posters, and their creations for Batman: The Animated Series are no exception. The studio has partnered exclusively with the award-winning artist at Phantom City Creative, Inc., Justin Erickson, in order to bring this show to life in a striking and unparalleled way. Filled with Erikson’s slick graphic design as well as beautifully rendered illustrations, this Batman: The Animated Series art book is a one-of-a-kind tribute to one of the greatest animated shows of all time.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsTable of Contents ForewordArt of Acadia: A Centennial CelebrationPurpose of book: to mark the 100th anniversary of the founding of Acadia National Park through the artists who have found their muse in the greater Mount Desert Island region. 2-4 imagesIntroductionArriving at AcadiaShort personal essay about how the authors came to Acadia 6-8 images Pre(r)ambleAcadia: The Lay of the Island Description of the area: location in Maine, physical features, allure, with maps, aerial views, silhouettes, stereoscope views8-12 images Part 1: 17th-19th CenturyEarliest depictions and first artistsNative Americans, DeBry engraving (1627), English Pilot silhouette (1760), F. Graeter hand-colored lithographs (1836), etc. Paintings by Thomas Doughty, Alvin Fisher 16-18 imagesHudson River SchoolFrederic Church (1826-1900) at MDI (1850- 1865), with his contemporaries and later 19th-century artists: Thomas Cole, Fitz Henry Lane, William Stanley Haseltine, Sanford R. Gifford, Jervis McEntee, et al. 25 imagesLate 19th-Century Illustration and ArtGuidebooks, adventure stories, engravings, drawings, photographs, paintings, stereoscopic views, etc. 25 images Part 2: 20th Century Acadia National ParkCarriage trails, bridges, gardens, scenic views (includes the Champlain Society, artist-in-residence program, etc.)25 imagesCarroll Sargent TysonImpressionist painter 10-12 images 20th-Century ArtistsJohn Singer Sargent, Dwight Blaney, Childe Hassam, Marguerite Zorach, Marsden Hartley, John Marin, Maurice Freedman, et al., plus 2-4 pages on cartographers 40 imagesFigures of Island LiteratureExcerpts of poetry and prose, with short bios of 10-15 authors 5 imagesTIPS—The Three Islesford PaintersH. B. Warren, C. Scott White, and C. E. Kinkead 20 images Artists of Great Cranberry Island Postwar generation: Heliker, LaHotan, Kienbusch, Campbell, Nelson, et al. 20 images Part 3: Acadia Contemporary 1970-2015Artists of Acadia Full range of interpretations of the island 90-120 images Afterword Portrait GallerySelected bibliographyAcknowledgements Index

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Book SynopsisThis unique and engagingly written book reveals how some of today''s most exciting artists are reimagining the idea of home for our unsettled times. In his evocative style, Justin Paton investigates a place we all have a stake in?from houses of memory to upturned houses, from haunted houses to light houses, from intimate spaces of shelter to optimistic future communities. Richly illustrated, Dreamhome brings together artworks by twenty-six artists from around the world, as well as diverse contextual imagery that includes family photographs, film stills, architectural drawings, and historical records.

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Book SynopsisMega-Tokyo 2032 - the members of a gigantic mega-corporation have used artificial lifeforms called Boomers to carry out their evil plans. An all-female group of vigilantes called the Knight Sabers dawn high-tech mechanized power armor to take on and defeat the Boomers before any more destruction can take place! Bubblegum Crisis Complete Archive brings together concept art, model sheets, key visuals, poster art, special magazine artwork and more from the groundbreaking original anime series. Commentary from creators, designers and production personnel sprinkled throughout highlights the creative spirit that went into this innovative production. Also included is an exclusive interview with character designer Kenichi Sonoda! This must-have volume shows fans everything that what went into the creation of Priss, Linna, Nene, Sylvia and all of the characters and technology that make up Bubblegum Crisis!

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Book SynopsisCollecting the artwork behind the fan-favorite game -- Mega Man X DiVE! This action-platforming adventure has written a new chapter in the era of Mega Man X. Classic characters X, Zero, and Axl are joined by newcomers like RiCO, iCO, and ViA, plus guest characters from across the Mega Man franchise. Included in this collection are character designs, rough concepts, key art, and plenty of creator commentary. Plus, enjoy an exclusive interview with the game's developers!

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