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Architecture: A Visual Historyby James NealISBN 157145232X (1-57145-232-X)
Hardcover, Advantage Pub Group
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Art Escapes: Daily Exercises and Inspirations for Discovering Greater Creativity and Artistic Confidenceby Dory KanterISBN 1581803079 (1-58180-307-9)
Hardcover, F & W Pubns Inc
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Art Escapes: Daily Exercises and Inspirations for Discovering Greater Creativity and Artistic Confidence'Book summary:Inspire your creative spiriteveryday!
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, Art Escapes provides the ideas and encouragement you need to discover greater creativity and artistic confidence, even when you're short on time. Professional artist and instructor Dory Kanter shows you how to:
- Experience more fun and greater confidence drawing and painting
- Express yourself and experiment everyday with an art journal
- Reinterpret daily life with simple, beautiful sketches
- Find painting inspiration in unexpected places
- Paint freely, intuitively and passionately with a simple four-step approach
- Create new forms of art, including watercolor mosaics, paper weavings and found object collages
With Art Escapes, you'll learn how to build an art "habit," one that brings joy with every stroke of your brush.
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The Art Forger's Handbookby Eric HebbornISBN 1585676268 (1-58567-626-8)
Softcover, Penguin Group USA
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Art Forger's Handbook'Book summary:The international art world was plunged into turmoil when it was revealed in 1980 that many drawings previously attributed to artists as varied as Brueghel, Piranesi, Pontormo, Corot, and Augustus John were in fact the work of the English artist Eric Hebborn (1934-1996). Here, in The Art Forger's Handbook, compiled shortly before his mysterious and untimely death, Hebborn unpacks the secrets of his forging techniques. 64 illustrations. [via]
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The Art of Arousal: A Celebration of Erotic Art Throughout Historyby Ruth WestheimerISBN 1568331673 (1-56833-167-3)
Softcover, Madison Books
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Art of Joseph Michael Linsnerby Joseph LinsnerISBN 1582403252 (1-58240-325-2)
Softcover, Image Comics
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The Art of Rebellionby Christian HundertmarkISBN 1584231572 (1-58423-157-2)
Hardcover, Gingko Pr Inc
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The Art Of Rebellion: The World Of Street Artby Christian HundertmarkISBN 1584232099 (1-58423-209-9)
Softcover, Gingko Pr Inc
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The Art of the Italian Renaissance: Architecture, Sculpture, Painting, Drawingby Rolf TomanISBN 1571450610 (1-57145-061-0)
Hardcover, Advantage Pub Group
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The Art of the Warrior : Leadership and Strategy from the Chinese Military Classicsby Ralph D. Sawyer, Lee SawyerISBN 1570621632 (1-57062-163-2)
Softcover, Shambhala Publications, Incorporated
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Art of the Warrior : Leadership and Strategy from the Chinese Military Classics'Book summary:From antiquity, the history of China has been marked by invading tribes, warring states, and popular uprisings. This heritage of conflict produced a body of martial literature exploring the fundamental principles of warfare and their methods of employment. Fully aware of the tragic consequences of battle, the authors of these texts emphasized that bloodshed and war should be avoided whenever possible. But, they argued, this is possible only when the principles of leadership and strategy have been mastered and the dynamics of conflict thoroughly analyzed. Over the centuries, these texts have been studied throughout Asia, not only by generals on the battlefield but by leaders of all kinds concerned with the management of human conflict in all its forms. The Art of the Warrior presents eight of these classics (written from 500 BCE to 700 CE), including Sun-tzu's Art of War and Sun Pin's Military Methods. Selections from these writings have been arranged thematically by the translator to give the reader a comprehensive introduction to the Eastern way of strategy. [via]
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The Art of Twentieth-Century Zen : Paintings and Calligraphy by Japanese Mastersby Audrey Yoshiko Seo, Steve AddissISBN 157062495X (1-57062-495-X)
Softcover, Shambhala Publications, Incorporated
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The Art Of Warby Sun Tzu, Derek Aylward, Lionel Giles, Jon BabcockISBN 1569756147 (1-56975-614-7)
Softcover, Ulysses Pr
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Art Of War'Book summary:The timeless wisdom of Sun Tzu's The Art of War is as effective in the modern boardroom as it was on the ancient battlefield, providing simple strategies for success and victory. Now this dual-language edition offers even greater insight by allowing readers to directly compare the Chinese characters of Sun Tzu with the highly respected English translation of Lionel Giles. Also included are commentary and historical notes from the translator to further illuminate Sun Tzu's strategy, advice, and philosophy.[via]More editions of The Art Of War:
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The Art of War: Sunzi Bing Faby Sun-TzuISBN 1570629048 (1-57062-904-8)
Softcover, Shambhala Pubns
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Art of War: Sunzi Bing Fa'Book summary:An illuminating new look at the classic primer on warfare. Distinguishing itself from many previous versions, this contemporary translation of Sun-Tzu's landmark text acknowledges the work first and foremost as a masterpiece of military strategy. Translator Ralph Sawyer provides the most detailed introduction and commentary yet offered on the text, its author, and his age. Get inside the head of Sun-Tzu, and find out which significant historical battles influenced his thinking. Sawyer's exhaustive biographical research helps you separate the myth from the elusive man himself. Immerse yourself in the mindset of the Chinese military organization through an extensive overview of its history as well as its tactical use of chariots, horse and cavalry, armor and shields, and swords. Several supplementary sections illuminate relevant portions of the recently discovered tomb texts and "lost writings," reputed to be earlier variants of the standard version. A glossary identifies figures and terms for the convenience of readers unfamiliar with Chinese history and writings.[via]More editions of The Art of War: Sunzi Bing Fa:
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The Art of War: The Denma Translationby Sun TzuISBN 1570629781 (1-57062-978-1)
Hardcover, Random House Inc
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Art of War: The Denma Translation'Book summary:The Art of War was written over 2,300 years ago in what is now North China. Yet it still remains a contemporary lesson on how to attain victory without going to battle. Modern-day warriors find its ancient strategies helpful regardless of whether the conflict dwells in the boardroom or the bedroom. Despite numerous references to enemies, generals, and armies, The Art of War is about nonaggression. At its core, The Art of War offers a sophisticated lesson on "taking whole," meaning staying openhearted and relaxed in order to sidestep a fight--whether you are a field commander, a CEO, or a frustrated mother putting a resistant son to bed. This particular translation comes from the Denma Translation Group, led by scholars Kidder Smith and James Gimian (publisher of Shambhala Sun magazine). Because of the text's obscure wording (even the Chinese find the original document cumbersome), the translators have inserted helpful commentary that removes some of the linguistic barriers. --Gail Hudson [via]
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The Art of War : Translation, Essays and Commentary by the Denma Translation Groupby Sun-Tzu, Denma Translation GroupISBN 1570625522 (1-57062-552-2)
Hardcover, Shambhala Publications, Incorporated
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Art on My Mind : Visual Politicsby bell hooksISBN 1565842634 (1-56584-263-4)
Softcover, New Press, The
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Art on My Mind : Visual Politics'Book summary:In Art on My Mind, bell hooks, a leading cultural critic, responds to the ongoing dialogues about producing, exhibiting, and criticizing art and aesthetics in an art world increasingly concerned with identity politics. Always concerned with the liberatory black struggle, hooks positions her writings on visual politics within the ever-present question of how art can be an empowering and revolutionary force within the black community. [via]
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The Art Therapy Sourcebookby Cathy A. MalchoidiISBN 1565658841 (1-56565-884-1)
Softcover, McGraw-Hill
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Artist"s Photo Reference: Water & Skiesby Bart RulonISBN 1581801653 (1-58180-165-3)
Hardcover, North Light Books
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Artist"s Photo Reference: Water & Skies'Book summary:Artists can't always wait for perfect weather and lighting conditions to paint a dramatic sky, or drive to a distant coast to paint a stunning seascape. That's why reference photos are so essential - they save artists hours of time, frustration and unnecessary work The Artist's Photo Reference: Water and Skies makes finding those much-needed images easy, by placing hundreds of magnificent, high-quality photos at the artist's fingertips. Streams, rivers, waterfalls, waves and breathtaking cloud formations are just some of the themes that will be sure to spark your creativity. Also included are 6 step-by-step demonstrations by a variety of artists, painted from some of the actual photos included in the book A special introductory section instructs readers on how to take their own inspiring photos. [via]
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Artists Photo Reference: Songbirds & Other Favorite Birdsby Bart RulonISBN 1581804679 (1-58180-467-9)
Hardcover, F & W Pubns Inc
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Artists Photo Reference Wildlifeby Bart RulonISBN 1581809239 (1-58180-923-9)
Softcover, F & W Pubns Inc
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The Arts & Crafts Movementby Steven AdamsISBN 1572151757 (1-57215-175-7)
Hardcover, World Pubns
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Beautiful Botanicals: Painting and Drawing Flowers and Plantsby Bente Starcke KingISBN 1581804946 (1-58180-494-6)
Hardcover, F & W Pubns Inc
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Beautiful Botanicals: Painting and Drawing Flowers and Plants'Book summary:Acclaimed botanical artist Bente Starcke King shows artists of all levels how to create artful and soulful illustrations of tulips, irises, rose hips, echinacea and more. Taking readers step-by-step through proven techniques for capturing this popular subject matter, Beautiful Botanicals:
*Provides numerous tips and 19 demonstrations for all the most popular mediums, including watercolor, pencil, pen and ink, ink wash and mixed media (watercolor with colored pencil or ink).
*Draws even casual readers in with striking, colorful illustrations set against white backgrounds.
*Appeals to fine artists, decorative painters and even garden enthusiasts with clear instruction and plentiful demonstrations.
The book also covers such practical topics as cleaning, along with signing and framing one's artwork, and it includes interesting stories and facts about the flowers and plants presented. It's a must-have for any nature or art lover! [via]
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A Blue Dog Christmasby George RodrigueISBN 1584790202 (1-58479-020-2)
Hardcover, Stewart, Tabori & Chang
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Blue Dog Loveby George Rodrigue, Wendy RodrigueISBN 1584790881 (1-58479-088-1)
Hardcover, Stewart, Tabori & Chang
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Coaching The Artist Within: Advice For Writers, Actors, Visual Artists, & Musicians From America's Foremost Creativity Coachby Eric MaiselISBN 1577314646 (1-57731-464-6)
Softcover, New World Library
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Coaching The Artist Within: Advice For Writers, Actors, Visual Artists, & Musicians From America's Foremost Creativity Coach'Book summary:Coaching the Artist Within contains a dozen simple lessons. Eric Maisel, a leading creativity coach, writes each one with a novelist's flair, as a narrative complete with examples, exercises, and questions to help readers explore and reflect on underlying issues that may be keeping them from pursuing their urge to create. Topics include committing, planning and doing, generating mental energy, achieving a centered presence, becoming an anxiety expert, upholding your dream, and maintaining a creative life. Maisel has worked extensively with creative people - poets, filmmakers, novelists, dancers - and he revisits some of them in coaching sessions in San Francisco, Paris, London, and New York. Typical are the rock musician who wants to pursue a solo career and the screenwriter anxious to become a poet. Their examples both entertain and instruct, outlining how to discover one's personal muse - and the motivation to keep creating.[via]More editions of Coaching The Artist Within: Advice For Writers, Actors, Visual Artists, & Musicians From America's Foremost Creativity Coach:
Collage Art: A Step-By-Step Guide & Showcaseby Jennifer L AtkinsonISBN 1564966402 (1-56496-640-2)
Softcover, Quayside Pub Group
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Collage Art: A Step-By-Step Guide & Showcase'Book summary:Presenting 9 innovative and fun collage projects from professional collage artists, this book is a visually exciting class in one of the world most often used and admired art techniques. The beauty of collage art is its appeal and accessibility at every level of sophistication. Anyone from the hobbyist to the fine artist can use collage techniques to add creativity and dimension to their work. This book provides creative instruction and inspiration through a wide range of projects from nine collage artists. [via]
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Color Index: Over 1100 Color Combinations, Cmyk Amd Rgb Formulas, for Print and Web Med Iaby Jim KrauseISBN 1581802366 (1-58180-236-6)
Softcover, F & W Pubns Inc
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Color Index: Over 1100 Color Combinations, Cmyk Amd Rgb Formulas, for Print and Web Med Ia'Book summary:The best-selling author of Idea Index and Layout Index returns with an all-new title! Color Index provides more than one thousand color combinations and formulas-- guaranteed to help graphic artists solve design dilemmas and create effective images for both print and the Web. From progressive colors to natural tones, Color Index makes choosing hues for any job easier! Designers will start working with color in exciting new ways and create original, eye-catching designs that pop off the page. It's all the inspiration they need to explore and experiment with color as never before! Just like the other clever little design books in this series, Color Index is portable, packed with inspiration, and neatly packaged in a colorful, sturdy vinyl jacket [via]
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Colored Pencil Solution Bookby Janie Gildow, Barbara Benedetti NewtonISBN 1581809190 (1-58180-919-0)
Softcover, F & W Pubns Inc
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Come Look With Meby Gladys S. BlizzardISBN 1565660137 (1-56566-013-7)
Hardcover, Charlesbridge Pub Inc
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Drawing People: How to Portray the Clothed Figureby Barbara BradleyISBN 1581803591 (1-58180-359-1)
Hardcover, North Light Books
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Drawing People: How to Portray the Clothed Figure'Book summary:Draw Natural and Believable Clothed Figures
In Drawing People, award-winning illustrator and instructor Barbara Bradley provides all the information you need to render clothed human figures with energy, detail and control.
Bradley begins by teaching the basics of any drawing, including proportion, perspective and value. Next, you'll learn how to overcome the special challenges posed by clothing, including fabric folds and draping effects. Bradley illustrates how they're constructed and how to draw them in different situationson male and female figures that are active or at rest.
These reliable, proven drawing techniques will add a natural feel to your art, resulting in figures that look as if they could walk, run or dance right off the page.
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Edward Hopperby Edward Hopper, Sherry MarkerISBN 1577150406 (1-57715-040-6)
Softcover, Book Sales
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The Encyclopedia of Tibetan Symbols and Motifsby Robert BeerISBN 157062416X (1-57062-416-X)
Hardcover, Shambhala Pubns
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Encyclopedia of Tibetan Symbols and Motifs'Book summary:Tibetan Buddhism has one of the most complex iconographies of any religion. Robert Beer, the artist who brought to life the saints of Tibetan Buddhism in Buddhist Masters of Enchantment, has now brought the myriad symbols of Tibetan Buddhist art to life. Not exactly arranged like an encyclopedia, this book is more like a tour of the categories of Tibetan Buddhist symbols, beginning with Landscape Elements (rocks, clouds, rainbows, etc.); moving on to such areas as Flowers and Trees, Cosmology, and Mudras (hand gestures); and ending with Geometric Borders. Exquisitely detailed line drawings (using fine-pointed traditional brushes) are grouped on full-size plates, each of which the author tells us took between 50 and 200 hours to draw. The eight years that went into this book are revealed not only in the drawings but also in the text that is equally detailed in its descriptions of the religious significance of the symbols as well as their sources and development in Tibetan art. Beer's encyclopedic knowledge has not come from book learning, but from 30 years of doing Tibetan art and learning firsthand from Tibetan masters. After glimpsing just of few of these plates, you'll be calling Beer a master too. --Brian Bruya [via]
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Fables of La Fontaineby Jean De La Fontaine, Josephine Maxamoros, Marc ChagallISBN 1565844041 (1-56584-404-1)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Fables of La Fontaine'Book summary:In 1926, French art dealer and publisher Ambroise Vollard commissioned Marc Chagall to illustrate 100 legendary fables by La Fontaine (1621-1695). But with the advent of World War II and private acquisitions, the paintings ended up dispersed throughout Europe; the whereabouts of more than half are currently unknown. The remaining 44 illustrations are united in this handsome, slipcased volume. Essays that set both Chagall's illustrations and La Fontaine's timeless fables in their historical contexts are included, as well as a detailed biography of the artist. The colorful, whimsically designed fable texts, which curve and arch in response to Chagall's pictures, are just one refreshing element of this inventively constructed package, which measures only 8 1/4 by 9 3/8 inches. [via]
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The First Starry Nightby Joan IsomISBN 158089027X (1-58089-027-X)
Softcover, Charlesbridge Pub Inc
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The First Starry Night'Book summary:Jacques encounters and befriends Vincent Van Gogh when he comes to stay in the boarding house where he works. [via]
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Francisco Goyaby Evan S. ConnellISBN 1582433089 (1-58243-308-9)
Softcover, Counterpoint
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Frankensteinby Mary Wollstonecraft ShelleyISBN 1561561428 (1-56156-142-8)
Softcover, Kidsbooks
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Frankenstein'Book summary:Frankenstein, loved by many decades of readers and praised by such eminent literary critics as Harold Bloom, seems hardly to need a recommendation. If you haven't read it recently, though, you may not remember the sweeping force of the prose, the grotesque, surreal imagery, and the multilayered doppelgänger themes of Mary Shelley's masterpiece. As fantasy writer Jane Yolen writes of this (the reviewer's favorite) edition, "The strong black and whites of the main text [illustrations] are dark and brooding, with unremitting shadows and stark contrasts. But the central conversation with the monster--who owes nothing to the overused movie image & but is rather the novel's charnel-house composite--is where [Barry] Moser's illustrations show their greatest power ... The viewer can all but smell the powerful stench of the monster's breath as its words spill out across the page. Strong book-making for one of the world's strongest and most remarkable books." Includes an illuminating afterword by Joyce Carol Oates. [via]
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Frankensteinby Mary . ShelleyISBN 1562548980 (1-56254-898-0)
Softcover, Saddleback Pub
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Frankenstein'Book summary:The epic battle between man and monster reaches its greatest pitch in the famous story of Frankenstein. In trying to create life the young student Victor Frankenstein unleashes forces beyond his control setting into motion a long and tragic chain of events that brings Victor himself to the very brink. How he tries to destroy his creation as it destroys everything Victor loves is a powerful story of love friendship and horror. Grades: 4 - 12. Level(s): Intermediate Middle School High School. Author: Mary Shelly. Binding: Paperback. Publishing Date: Jan 2005. Number of Pages: 61. Language: English. [via]
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Hitler and the Power of Aestheticsby Frederick SpottsISBN 1585675075 (1-58567-507-5)
Softcover, Overlook Press, The
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How to Keep a Sketchbook Journalby Claudia NiceISBN 1581800444 (1-58180-044-4)
Hardcover, North Light Books
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I Am an Artistby Pat Lowery Collins, Robin BrickmanISBN 156294729X (1-56294-729-X)
Softcover, Lerner Pub Group
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The Illuminated Alphabetby Patricia Seligman, Timothy NoadISBN 1561384585 (1-56138-458-5)
Hardcover, Running Pr Book Pub
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The Illustrated Art of Warby Thomas Cleary, Sun-TzuISBN 1570624224 (1-57062-422-4)
Hardcover, Shambhala Pubns
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Illustrated Art of War'Book summary:Sun Tzu's Art of War just got better. The Illustrated Art of War enlivens Thomas Cleary's complete translation, including commentaries, with full-color reproductions of paintings and statuary from China and Japan. Talk about martial art--these depictions show full battles scenes, the Chinese god of war, weaponry, processions--even an ancient map. --Brian Bruya [via]
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Kabukiby David MackISBN 1582401705 (1-58240-170-5)
Hardcover, Image Comics
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Kabuki'Book summary:Can Kabuki escape her captors before her former comrades track her down to silence her? A very personal metaphorical tale of self actualization told in a diverse array of art mediums, breathtaking paintings, and poetic first person narrative layered in subtext and Japanese culture. Uncover the nature of identity, quantum physics, time, and the meaning of life! [via]
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Kabuki 5: MetamorphasisISBN 1582402035 (1-58240-203-5)
Softcover, Image Comics
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Kabuki: Skin Deepby David MackISBN 1582402469 (1-58240-246-9)
Hardcover, Image Comics
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Kabuki Vol 2 Dreamsby David MackISBN 1582402779 (1-58240-277-9)
Softcover, Image Comics
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Klimtby Maria Costantino, Gustav KlimtISBN 1577150538 (1-57715-053-8)
Softcover, Book Sales
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The Mailbox Superbook, Kindergarten: Your Complete Resource for an Entire Year of Kindergarten Successby Ada H. Goren, Kimberli CarrierISBN 1562341960 (1-56234-196-0)
Softcover, Education Center
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Making Books by Hand: A Step-By-Step Guideby Philip Manna, Mary McCarthyISBN 1564966755 (1-56496-675-5)
Softcover, Quayside Pub Group
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Making Books by Hand: A Step-By-Step Guide'Book summary:[via]The craft of book-making goes back as far as the earliest times. Though the techniques are old, the art of book making seems to be growing. This is most likely due to the beauty of handmade books but also the ease with which simple books can be made. Mary McCarthy and Philip Manna provide illustrated, step-by-step instructions to lead both the beginning and experienced crafts person through twelve simple and beautiful book-making projects. With Making Books by Hand anyone can create elegant, decorative blank books, photo albums, gifts and journals that will last forever.
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The Man Who Planted Treesby Jean GionoISBN 1570625387 (1-57062-538-7)
Softcover, Shambhala Publications, Incorporated
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Mandalaby Robert A. Thurman, Denise P. LeidyISBN 1570622973 (1-57062-297-3)
Softcover, Shambhala Publications, Incorporated
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Masterworksby Iain Zaczek, Rachel BeanISBN 1571459472 (1-57145-947-2)
Hardcover, Advantage Pub Group
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Masterworks'Book summary:Masterworks is a survey of 60 masterpieces that are confirmed milestones in the history of art. With 180 color illustrations, the book features two spreads for each masterpiece one full-page, full-color spread for the piece itself, and a supplementary spread that uses enlarged details to discuss the technique and significance of each painting as well as its broader cultural context as an iconic work. [via]
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Maxfield Parrish: The Masterworksby Alma GilbertISBN 1580083293 (1-58008-329-3)
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The Museum of Lost Wonderby Jeff HokeISBN 1578633648 (1-57863-364-8)
Hardcover, Red Wheel/Weiser
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Myth, Magic, and Mystery: One Hundred Years of American Children's Book Illustrationby Trinkett Clark, Michael Patrick Hearn, H. Nichols B. ClarkISBN 1570980799 (1-57098-079-9)
Softcover, Roberts Rinehart Pub
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Myth, Magic, and Mystery: One Hundred Years of American Children's Book Illustration'Book summary:The finest work of every prominent children's book illustrator of the 20th century, including Beatrix Potter, Dr. Suess, Edward Gorey, and many others, is explored in this invaluable book. [via]
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Neil Gaiman and Charles Vess' Stardustby Neil GaimanISBN 1563894319 (1-56389-431-9)
Hardcover, Dc Comics
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Neil Gaiman and Charles Vess' Stardust'Book summary:De Féerie, le pays magique, les habitants du petit village de Wall savent peu de choses. Il faut dire qu'un grand mur les en séparent. Un mur dans lequel est ouvert une brèche, une brèche bien gardée, par laquelle ils n'ont droit de passer qu'une fois l'an, le jour de la grande foire de Wall. C'est ce jour-là, justement, que le jeune Tristram Thorn, décidé à conquérir le cSur de sa belle, part pour le pays de fée afin de lui ramener une étoile filante. Mais dans un pays magique, rien n'est comme ailleurs. Les distances sont immenses, on y croise nains et licornes, des chasseurs d'éclairs naviguent sur des bateaux volants et l'on est jamais à l'abri d'un mauvais sort qui pourra vous transformer en arbre, en chèvre ou en rat. Un monde plein de dangers et de merveilles que Tristram est loin d'imaginer, comme il est loin d'imaginer que son étoile filante est une belle et pure jeune fille, dont la présence ici-bas va éveiller la concupiscence des sept seigneurs de Sromhold comme de quelques vilaines sorcières...
Neil Gaiman est aussi à l'aise dans la BD (Sandman), que dans le roman (Neverwhere). Un talent inépuisable qu'il confirme une fois de plus ici en revisitant avec bonheur l'univers des contes de fées. À la fois drôle, merveilleux et volontairement naïf, Stardust est une réussite. --Georges Louhans [via]
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The Night Before Christmasby Clement Clarke Moore, Larry EldredgeISBN 1581733062 (1-58173-306-2)
Hardcover, Sweetwater Pr
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Night Before Christmas'Book summary:Clement C. Moore's classic poem The Night Before Christmas is undeniably the most widely recognized Christmas ditty of all time. Moore's words evoke images of warm, fuzzy Christmases, long before the invention of TV and microwave turkey. From the brush of artist Christian Birmingham comes this beautifully illustrated edition of the poem, bound in sturdy hardback. This book will delight for years to come. --Naomi Gesinger [via]
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The Night Before Christmasby Clement C. Moore, Howard FinsterISBN 1570363587 (1-57036-358-7)
Hardcover, Turner Publishing, Incorporated
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The Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Deathby Corinne May BotzISBN 1580931456 (1-58093-145-6)
Hardcover, Penguin Group USA
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Death'Book summary:Bizarre and utterly fascinating, The Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Death is a dark and disturbing photographic journey through criminal cases and the mind of Frances Glessner Lee--grandmother, dollhouse-maker, and master criminal investigator. Photographer Corinne May Botz stumbled across the "Nutshell Studies" while making a video about women who collect dollhouses. On the suggestion of a collector, she visited the Baltmore Medical Examiner's Office, where Lee's miniature reconstructions of crime scenes were on display. The macabre dioramas fascinated and repulsed her: "I was entranced by the details: the porcelain doll with a broken arm in the attic, the grains of sugar on the kitchen floor...I was also riveted by the miniature corpses. Shot in bed, collapsed in the bathtub, hung in the attic and stabbed in the closet; all were eternally frozen in miniature rooms that had become their tombs."
A remarkable woman, Frances Glessner Lee established the Department of Legal Medicine at Harvard in 1936. At the time, innumerable murders went undetected because evidence was mishandled, or ignored. To train investigators of sudden and violent deaths to better assess visual evidence, Lee created the Nutshell Studies--dollhouses that students could study from every angle, with minute crime scenes details taken from actual cases. Lee created 18 dioramas, using only the most mysterious cases (cases that could have been ruled as accidents, murders, or suicides) to train detectives and challenge their ability to read evidence.
Botz reveals as much about the nature of obsession as she does about Frances Glessener Lee--each model is painstakingly photographed from multiple vantage points, allowing the reader to witness the astounding level of realism and precision in each case, as well as giving the reader unobstructed access to each eerie setting. All 18 studies include a brief synopsis of each case, as well as a key to each grisly floor plan. Perfect for amateur sleuths, aspiring medical examiners, and fans of CSI, The Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Death is grim and oh so bewitching. --Daphne Durham
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Objects on a Tableby Guy DavenportISBN 1582430357 (1-58243-035-7)
Softcover, Counterpoint
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Paint Your Own Illuminated Lettersby Stefan OliverISBN 1577172183 (1-57717-218-3)
Hardcover, Todtri Book Pub
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Painting the Allure of Natureby Susan D. BourdetISBN 158180458X (1-58180-458-X)
Softcover, F & W Pubns Inc
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Painting the Allure of Nature'Book summary:Watercolor artists will find it easy to paint realistic, atmospheric nature scenes when artist Susan D. Bourdet takes them under her wing. She starts with the basics of watercolor nature painting, then illuminate the finer points from start to finish. It's just the kind of instruction they're looking for. They'll learn how to: Create a reference library of photos, sketches and field notes; Choose and mix colors; Combine reference materials to design realistic compositions; Master invaluable watercolor techniques, including 12 steps for successful washes; Render realistic birds, flowers, leaves and other foliage; Capture realistic textures of atmospheric snow, fog, bark, moss, lichen, rock, wood, cobwebs and weather; Create close-up compositions that suggest a story; Capture the essence of the seasons in four full-size step-by-step demonstrations; No matter what their skill level or experience, Susan D. Bourdet can help make every artist's watercolor work richer in personality, drama and realism. [via]
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The Papermaker's Companion: The Ultimate Guide to Making and Using Handmade Paperby Helen HiebertISBN 1580172008 (1-58017-200-8)
Softcover, Storey Books
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Papermaker's Companion: The Ultimate Guide to Making and Using Handmade Paper'Book summary:This essential reference covers absolutely everything you need to know about papermaking, from the basics to advanced techniques such as shaped sheets, embossing, laminating, and watermarking. Also includes thorough step-by-step instructions for processing pulp, building papermaking equipment, and making paper-based projects like cards and lamp shades.
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Perspectiveby Alison ColeISBN 1564580687 (1-56458-068-7)
Hardcover, Dk Pub
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Picasso, My Grandfatherby Marina PicassoISBN 1573229539 (1-57322-953-9)
Softcover, Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Picasso, My Grandfather'Book summary:Pablo Picasso showed a lifelong fascination for monsters, populating countless paintings and drawings with their hideous forms. To judge by his granddaughter Marina's anguished memoir, he might have found their model in the mirror.
In this highly impressionistic account, Marina Picasso writes of life with a man who set impassable boundaries "between the inaccessible demigod and us." And with a vengeance: Picasso terrorized his son, Marina's father, who took refuge in downward-spiraling alcoholism, his ambition crushed. "To make a dove," Picasso once wrote, "you must first wring its neck." The grandchildren fared little better; they provided Picasso only with a little local color, just as women provided him with sexual prey, and in the end everyone in her grandfather's life, Marina writes, wound up as a victim, "sacrificed to his art."
Many books have portrayed Pablo Picasso unfavorably, but this is the closest we have to a fly-on-the-wall account of the artist in his cruel prime. The picture isn't pretty, but it is captivating. --Gregory McNamee [via]
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The Polymer Clay Techniques Bookby Sue HeaserISBN 1581800088 (1-58180-008-8)
Softcover, F & W Pubns
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Polymer Clay Techniques Book'Book summary:It's hard to imagine a material more versatile than polymer clay. What other medium yields perfectly convincing simulations of everything from marble, wood, ivory, and jade to metal, porcelain, mosaic, enamel, and semiprecious stones--not to mention flowers, food, and sculptural forms? With a thoroughness rarely found in other books on the subject, Sue Heaser explains all of these methods and more, supplementing her excellent instructions with good, clear photos. Although she includes a number of full step-by-step projects, this is primarily a techniques-driven presentation. Beginning with the preliminaries of materials, preparation, color mixing, baking, and other basics, Heaser then moves on to clay manipulation (beads, millefiori, molds, vessels, frames, flowers), sculpting (simple animals, faces, armatured figures), embellished treatments (stamping, painting, metallic effects, image transfers), and simulations (stones, antique effects, wood, miniatures). Chapter-opening spreads showcase exquisite works by a variety of polymer clay artists, and a helpful appendix compares the handling properties of all the leading polymer clay brands. Beginners will most likely be more comfortable with a more project-oriented approach, but anyone already bitten by the polymer clay bug will find this an essential idea book. --Amy Handy [via]
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Prehistoric Artby Susie HodgeISBN 1575725533 (1-57572-553-3)
Hardcover, Heinemann/Raintree
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The Queer Encyclopedia of the Visual Artsby Claude J. SummersISBN 1573441910 (1-57344-191-0)
Softcover, Cleis Pr
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The Quotable Sandmanby Neil GaimanISBN 1563897474 (1-56389-747-4)
Hardcover, Dc Comics
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Renoirby Peter FeistISBN 1571451315 (1-57145-131-5)
Softcover, Advantage Pub Group
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Rubber Stamped Jewelry: Includes Essential Techniques and 20 Projectsby Sharilyn MillerISBN 1581803842 (1-58180-384-2)
Softcover, F & W Pubns
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The Sandman Libraryby Neil Gaiman, Kelley JonesISBN 1563890410 (1-56389-041-0)
Softcover, Dc Comics
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Sandman Library'Book summary:One might think that the climax of the 10-volume Sandman series would come in the last book, or even the second to last. But indeed the heart and soul of Neil Gaiman's magnum opus lies here in Brief Lives. It could be because one of the most central mysteries--that of the Sandman's missing brother--is revealed here (in fact, the plot of this volume is the search for this member of the Endless). It could be because everything that comes after this volume, however surprising or unexpected, is inevitable. But it's more because this is a story about mortality and loss, the difficulty of change, the purpose of remembering, the purpose of forgetting, and the importance of humanity. If you have wanted to find out what all the good buzz on this great comic book series is about and haven't read any Gaiman before, don't be turned off by this volume's pivotal position in the larger story of the Sandman series. This book might actually operate better as a stand-alone story, in that its depth and compassion are more condensed, pure, and brief. --Jim Pascoe [via]
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The Sixteen Pleasuresby Robert HellengaISBN 1569470065 (1-56947-006-5)
Hardcover, Soho Pr Inc
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Sixteen Pleasures'Book summary:In 1966, 29-year-old Margot Harrington heads off to Florence, intent on doing her bit to protect its precious books from the great floods--and equally intent on adventure. Serendipity, in the shape of the man she'll fall in love with, leads her to an abbey run by the most knowing of abbesses and work on its library begins. One day a nun comes upon a shockingly pornographic volume, bound with a prayer book. It turns out to be Aretino's lost erotic sonnets, accompanied by some rather anatomical engravings. Since the pope had ordered all copies of the Sixteen Pleasures burned, it could be worth a fortune and keep the convent autonomous. The abbess asks Margot to take care of the book and check into its worth: "We have to be cunning as serpents and innocent as doves," she warns.
Soon our heroine finds her identity increasingly "tangled up" with the volume and with Dottor Postiglione, a man with an instinct for happiness--but also one for self-preservation. Margot enjoys the secrecy and the craft (the chapters in which she rebinds the folios are among the book's finest). Much of the book's pleasure stems from Robert Hellenga's easy knowledge, which extends to Italian complexities. Where else would you learn that, in cases of impotence, legal depositions are insufficient: "Modern couples often take the precaution of sending postcards to each other from the time of their engagement, leaving the message space blank so that it can be filled in later if the couple wishes to establish grounds for an annulment." Luckily, however, there are also shops that sell old postcards, "along with the appropriate writing instruments and inks."
Though The Sixteen Pleasures is initially in the tradition of American innocent goes abroad to encounter European experience, Hellenga's depth (and lightness) of characterization and description lift it high above its genre. And what better book than one about loving and loving books? [via]
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Stardustby Neil Gaiman, Charles VessISBN 156389470X (1-56389-470-X)
Softcover, Dc Comics
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Stardust'Book summary:De Féerie, le pays magique, les habitants du petit village de Wall savent peu de choses. Il faut dire qu'un grand mur les en séparent. Un mur dans lequel est ouvert une brèche, une brèche bien gardée, par laquelle ils n'ont droit de passer qu'une fois l'an, le jour de la grande foire de Wall. C'est ce jour-là, justement, que le jeune Tristram Thorn, décidé à conquérir le cSur de sa belle, part pour le pays de fée afin de lui ramener une étoile filante. Mais dans un pays magique, rien n'est comme ailleurs. Les distances sont immenses, on y croise nains et licornes, des chasseurs d'éclairs naviguent sur des bateaux volants et l'on est jamais à l'abri d'un mauvais sort qui pourra vous transformer en arbre, en chèvre ou en rat. Un monde plein de dangers et de merveilles que Tristram est loin d'imaginer, comme il est loin d'imaginer que son étoile filante est une belle et pure jeune fille, dont la présence ici-bas va éveiller la concupiscence des sept seigneurs de Sromhold comme de quelques vilaines sorcières...
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Stealing the Mona Lisa: What Art Stops Us from Seeingby Darian LeaderISBN 158243235X (1-58243-235-X)
Hardcover, Counterpoint
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Twas the Night Before Christmasby Carolyn Quattrocki, Clement Clarke Moore, Susan SpellmanISBN 1561737240 (1-56173-724-0)
Hardcover, Pubns Intl
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