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The style of Loish  by Lois van Baarle

The style of Loish

Lois van Baarle

"It is her third book with 3dtotal Publishing, a natural progression from the bestselling The Art of Loish (2016) and The Sketch Book of Loish (2018) which to date have sold over 85,000 copies combined. The Style of Loish now sees the artist explore her own...

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Sketching from the imagination

Sketching from the imagination

"In this enchanting instalment of the Sketching from the Imagination series, we dive into the magical worlds of 50 artists with a passion for all things fantastical. Fantasy, folklore, myth, and magic have been at the heart of human creativity since the dawn...

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Rêverie  by Sibylline Meynet

Rêverie

Sibylline Meynet

"For the first time, talented French illustrator and character designer Sibylline Meynet not only shares her beautiful artwork in this beautifully crafted book, but also presents specially commissioned tutorials, step-by-step techniques, and the story of her...

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Dibujante Nocturno  by Fran Garcés

Dibujante Nocturno

Fran Garcés

"Prepare to enter the world of artist Dibujante Nocturno, where his intricate linework results in a darkly epic fantasy art. Turn the pages of this lavishly-produced book to discover a collection of monsters, creatures, and characters created by self-taught...

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The art of Pernille Ørum. by Pernille Ørum

The art of Pernille Ørum.

Pernille Ørum

"Pernille Orum. Pernille is well known and respected in the animation industry, having worked for clients such as Disney Publishing, Nickelodeon Jr., Mattel, DreamWorks, and she was the Lead Character Designer on Warner Brothers' DC Superhero Girls. In this...

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The NFT book  by Noah Charney

The NFT book

Noah Charney

"NFTs, non-fungible tokens, as collectible, digital, blockchain-secured files became an international sensation in 2020, with the trend in trading them peaking in the fall of 2021. Many sold for millions, and one even sold for"--Publisher's description.

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The Rossettis

The Rossettis

"A visually stunning book devoted to the radical Rossetti generation. The Rossettis approach to art, love and lifestyles are considered revolutionary. This is explored by a range of short thematic essays containing fresh, and surprising research, accompanied...

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All about chalets  by Sibylle Kramer

All about chalets

Sibylle Kramer

"The chalet is a building type that enjoys lasting popularity all over the world. Dating back to the herdsman's hut in the Alpine region, it became a longed-for destination and the most preferred holiday domicile in the 19th century with the emerging...

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Art class with Bobby Clark  by Bobby Clark

Art class with Bobby Clark

Bobby Clark

"Join artist Bobby Clark for a guided art class. No experience necessary. Discover 25 drawing and painting exercises from doodling, blind drawing and continuous line portraits to shape studies, abstract floral still lifes and blot painting. This is an...

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The beginners guide to drawing portraits  by Carole Massey

The beginners guide to drawing portraits

Carole Massey

"A complete beginner's guide to drawing portraits. The human face has timeless and universal attraction. In this book, master artist and bestselling author Carole Massey leads you through the different elements of the face, allowing you to gradually build your...

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Drawing nature  by Catherine V. Holmes

Drawing nature

Catherine V. Holmes

"Best-selling author and artist Catherine Holmes goes beyond the backyard with Drawing Nature, a quick and easy guide to drawing animals, plants, and landscapes from across the globe. Step-by-step tutorials break down how to illustrate perennial favorites like...

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Explorations with collage!  by Wen Redmond

Explorations with collage!

Wen Redmond

"A digital collage technique layers together virtual images into a new piece of art, ready for mixed-media and collage makers to use as an eye-opening element. Artist and teacher Wen Redmond shows how by sharing 42 of her main techniques (and many variations)...

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Great Australian homes. Volume 2

Great Australian homes. Volume 2

"Following the success of House & Garden Great Australian Homes, the team from the much-loved magazine is delighted to present its second volume. This stunning selection of houses has been designed by Australia's leading creative luminaries, from architects...

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The medium of Leonora Carrington  by Catriona McAra

The medium of Leonora Carrington

Catriona McAra

""Before her death, the artist and writer Leonora Carrington (1917-2011) had already garnered a cult following, with numerous creative people making the pilgrimage to meet her at her home in Mexico City. Since then, her fame has only increased. Thinking across...

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The true America  by Ernest Cole

The true America

Ernest Cole

"In 1968 Cole traveled to Chicago, Cleveland, Memphis, Atlanta, and Los Angeles, as well as rural areas of the South, capturing the mood of different Black communities in the months leading up to and just after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. This...

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Worm, root, wort... & bane  by Ann Shelton

Worm, root, wort... & bane

Ann Shelton

"Artist Ann Shelton’s latest book, worm, root, wort… & bane delves into the rich history of plant-centric belief systems and their suppression. Part artist scrapbook, part photo book, part quotography, and part exhibition catalogue, this publication explores...

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Mien Ruys  by Julia Crawford

Mien Ruys

Julia Crawford

"Mien Ruys, who worked mostly in the Netherlands for almost 60 years, was one of the most influential landscape architects of the 20th Century. A leading proponent of modernist design, she introduced clean lines, geometric shapes and innovative materials. One...

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The complete guide to improving your painting & drawing

The complete guide to improving your painting & drawing

"Creating a piece of art is a rewarding, challenging and very personal endeavour - The Complete Guide to improving your Painting & Drawing is here to take you through that journey from start to finish. Whether you are interested in oil painting, watercolours,...

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Sketch every day  by Simone Grünewald

Sketch every day

Simone Grünewald

"Learn about key elements of character art from traditional and digital illustrator, Simone Grünewald. Simone, also known as "Schmoe", creates heart-felt and personal designs inspired by her everyday life experiences and passion for the arts. As a new mother,...

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Official Fortnite : 3, Battle pass edition  by Kirsten Murray

Official Fortnite : 3, Battle pass edition

Kirsten Murray

"Learn how to draw the latest Fortnite Battle Pass designs with this brand-new official guide from Epic Games. Want to recreate the action-packed looks from the Battle Passes? Well, now you can with this special themed guide, brought to you by Epic Games. With...

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View point  by Jo Bradford

View point

Jo Bradford

"From the UK's best-selling author in phone photography, a unique snapshot of the diversity of life and the power of the 'pocket camera' to document it. International in scope and full of beautiful and impactful imagery that highlights the immediacy of the...

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Silversmith's secrets  by Brenton West

Silversmith's secrets

Brenton West

"Aimed at anyone who wants to learn the skills necessary to fix, repair or improve household items – whether for sentimental reasons or to turn a profit – the book covers more than a dozen common case studies for you to follow. Ranging from simple to more...

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Painting with brusho  by Joanne Boon Thomas

Painting with brusho

Joanne Boon Thomas

"Brusho, a highly pigmented watercolour ink powder is a unique and exciting painting medium that is renowned for its versatility. Joanne Boon Thomas demonstrates how adding a spritz of water to Brusho results in a breathtaking and spontaneous fusion of colour...

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Painting abstract nature on canvas  by Jane Betteridge

Painting abstract nature on canvas

Jane Betteridge

"This exciting new title from best-selling author and artist Jane Betteridge explores how to create stunning abstract watercolor and mixed media art on canvas. The book contains short practical projects along with a comprehensive techniques section, three...

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Easy acrylic painting  by Jennifer Funnell

Easy acrylic painting

Jennifer Funnell

"Discover the joy of acrylic painting and create 15 captivating little works of art with this comprehensive beginner's guide! An all-inclusive guide to acrylic painting for the absolute beginner, complete with simple-to-trace preliminary drawings"--Publisher's...

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Painting skies in pastel  by Sandra Orme

Painting skies in pastel

Sandra Orme

"A sky can make or break a landscape painting. In this invaluable guide, award-winning artist Sandra Orme teaches you how to create a broad range of skies in pastel, from sunsets and sunbeams, rain and storms, through to delicate dusks and...

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Palette knife painting in acrylics  by Tim (Artist) Fisher

Palette knife painting in acrylics

Tim (Artist) Fisher

"Let Tim Fisher help you to unlock the techniques of how to handle a palette knife in this introduction to this popular technique for the amateur artist"--Publisher's description.

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How to draw a graphic novel  by Balthazar Pagani

How to draw a graphic novel

Balthazar Pagani

How to draw a graphic novel is structured as a series of short art courses that combine technical advice with creative inspiration. The book includes lessons in how to construct a narrative, develop characters, design settings, as well as the basics of...

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A different light

A different light

"From horses laden with mammoth photographic plates in the 1870s to the arrival of the Kodak in the late 1880s, New Zealand's first photographs reveal Kīngi and governors, geysers and slums, battles and parties. They freeze faces in formal studio portraits and...

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How to paint abstracts, expressionism and contemporary art  by S. M. (Sharen M.) Watson

How to paint abstracts, expressionism and contemporary art

S. M. (Sharen M.) Watson

"Traditional artists require a posed model, a seat in the landscape to capture the view, or a staged still life, with manipulated lighting. They're trained to look, and copy, what they see in front of them, following time honoured methods and rules. This book...

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Le pastiche Tintin  by John C. (John Charles) Stringer

Le pastiche Tintin

John C. (John Charles) Stringer

"Examines the phenomenon of the mass Tintin pastiches and parodies since 1983 when Hergé died and the adventures ceased with the incomplete Tintin and Alph-Art"--Back cover.

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George Washington Wilson  by Roger Taylor

George Washington Wilson

Roger Taylor

"George Washington Wilson was one of the leading landscape photographers of the 19th century. From early beginnings in Aberdeen in 1853, he created a thriving enterprise based on the growing public enthusiasm for stereoscopy. His beautifully crafted studies of...

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Dear Colin, dear Ron  by Colin McCahon

Dear Colin, dear Ron

Colin McCahon

"Their 360 surviving letters, selected and annotated here by McCahon scholar Peter Simpson, track an intimate and extensive dialogue about McCahon's practice and the New Zealand art world"--Back cover.

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Prospect Cottage  by Gilbert McCarragher

Prospect Cottage

Gilbert McCarragher

"Over a near-decade from 1986, the artist and filmmaker Derek Jarman and his partner Keith Collins created a home and sanctuary at Prospect Cottage. After Jarman's death in 1994, Collins hung net curtains to shield the home they had shared from the eyes of...

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Kandinsky  by Alexandre Kojève

Kandinsky

Alexandre Kojève

"A teacher to Jacques Lacan, André Breton, and Albert Camus, Kojève defined art as the act of extracting the beautiful from objective reality. His poetic text, "The Concrete Paintings of Kandinsky," endorses nonrepresentational art as uniquely manifesting...

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The new silversmith  by Nicole Ringgold

The new silversmith

Nicole Ringgold

"In The New Silversmith, jewelry artist Nicole Ringgold shares her cutting-edge sculptural torchwork techniques for creating hand-fabricated, nature-inspired jewelry in sterling silver. Taking an innovative approach that challenges metalworking’s conventional...

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The art and craft of wood engraving  by Christopher Daunt

The art and craft of wood engraving

Christopher Daunt

"This practical book is a step-by-step guide to the process of wood engraving. With a strong emphasis on drawing a design, it explains the range of mark-making, texture and tonal subtleties that are so unique to this form of relief printmaking. It provides...

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Vibrant watercolor  by Geethu Chandramohan

Vibrant watercolor

Geethu Chandramohan

"From Geethu Chandramohan, the artist behind the popular social media channels @colourfulmystique, comes this beginner-friendly guide to painting colourful, uplifting scenes in watercolour. Explore a variety of subjects, such as landscapes, sunsets, mountains,...

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Amy Sillman  by Valérie Smith

Amy Sillman

Valérie Smith

"A prolifically creative artistic polymath, American artist Amy Sillman (b.1955) works in drawing, zines, iPhone videos, installation, collaboration, teaching and curating, but painting has always remained at the very heart of her practice. This comprehensive...

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Tasmanian gardens  by Meg Bignell

Tasmanian gardens

Meg Bignell

"Photographer Alice Bennett and author Meg Bignell explore the gardens and landscapes of Tasmania and unearth a library of tales told in plants, design, artistry, topography and hard work. In terms of gardens, this book is a celebration of lutruwita / Tasmania...

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Winogrand color  by Garry Winogrand

Winogrand color

Garry Winogrand

"This monograph stands as a groundbreaking tribute to the early color work of renowned American photographer Garry Winogrand. While he is most recognized for his candid and lively black-and-white street photography, Winogrand's portfolio also includes an...

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The art of drawing  by Willy Pogány

The art of drawing

Willy Pogány

"One of the most popular drawing guides ever published, The Art of Drawing has been an informative and thorough guide to several generations of aspiring artists. It provides a complete drawing system and includes hundreds of illustrations"--Publisher's...

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Brushed aside  by Noah Charney

Brushed aside

Noah Charney

"How many female artists can you name? Artemisia Gentileschi, Frida Kahlo, Georgia O'Keefe? Here's a 360-degree look at the role women have played in art history, including the influence and empowerment of women through art beyond those who have taken up a...

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The unseen Saul Leiter  by Saul Leiter

The unseen Saul Leiter

Saul Leiter

"Now widely acclaimed as one of the world's greatest photographers, Saul Leiter (1923-2013) remained relatively unsung until he was rediscovered by curators and critics in his early 80s, and his work has been drastically re-evaluated over the last two decades....

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The secret life of hidden places  by Stefan Bachmann

The secret life of hidden places

Stefan Bachmann

"A spellbinding tour, filled with stories and photographs, of some of the world's most fascinating architectural mysteries. This wondrous guide for the curious and the intrepid takes readers on a lushly photographed and lyrically written tour of eighteen of...

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Venice  by Martin Gayford

Venice

Martin Gayford

"Leading art critic Martin Gayford takes us on a visual journey through the past five centuries of the city known as "La Serenissima," the Most Serene. Venice was a major center of art in the Renaissance: the city where the medium of oil on canvas became the...

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Mind-blowing kusudama origami  by Byriah Loper

Mind-blowing kusudama origami

Byriah Loper

"Kusudama are elaborate geodesic spheres assembled from many small folded pieces of paper. They were originally used to hold incense in Japanese Buddhist temples. Modern Kusudama consist of dozens of colorful papers folded and fitted together to form ornate...

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Nola Barron  by Nola Barron

Nola Barron

Nola Barron

"This book is a record of the artistic career of Nola Barron. It covers three different aspects of her life and works. After an initial interest in painting, she found that pottery was the craft she wished to follow. She enrolled at the Studio of Design, which...

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The mindful garden  by Stephanie Donaldson

The mindful garden

Stephanie Donaldson

"Imagine spending time in a garden that is relaxing just to look at, thanks to a simple design, soothing plant colors, scents, and textures, and the calming sounds of water, birdsong, and the rustle of leaves. In The Mindful Garden, gardener and garden writer...

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Los Angeles on Instagram

Los Angeles on Instagram

"The absolute best of the L.A. Instagram experience in a collection of more than 300 photos from over fifty influential Instagram photographers"--Publisher's description.

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Housing atlas

Housing atlas

"In Housing Atlas, beautifully drawn plans, sections and elevations illustrate nearly a hundred of the most important European housing schemes of the 20th century, a period when architects addressed the multiple challenges of modern urban living and responded...

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Kay Sage and Yves Tanguy

Kay Sage and Yves Tanguy

"Published on occasion of the exhibition Kay Sage and Yves Tanguy: Ring of Iron, Ring of Wool (Helly Nahmad Gallery, New York), this volume explores the work of Kay Sage (American, 1898-1963) and Yves Tanguy (French-American, 1900-1955), two eminent Surrealist...

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Invisible wonders  by Anand Varma

Invisible wonders

Anand Varma

"This dazzling book explores how size, time, light, and focus can show us our world in brand-new ways"--Publisher's description.

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Comrade sisters  by Stephen Shames

Comrade sisters

Stephen Shames

"It's estimated that six out of ten Panther Party members were women. While these remarkable women of all ages and diverse backgrounds were regularly making headlines agitating, protesting, and organizing, off-stage these same women were building communities...

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Picasso the foreigner  by Annie Cohen-Solal

Picasso the foreigner

Annie Cohen-Solal

"Picasso the Foreigner approaches the artist's career and art from an entirely new angle, making extensive use of fascinating and long-overlooked archival sources. In this groundbreaking narrative, Picasso emerges as an artist ahead of his time not only...

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The DC book of pride  by Jadzia Axelrod

The DC book of pride

Jadzia Axelrod

"The DC Book of Pride profiles more than 50 LGBTQIA+ characters in detail, including Harley Quinn, Superman, Nubia, Robin, Batwoman, Aqualad, Dreamer, Green Lantern, and many more. Discover their fascinating origins, amazing superpowers, and key storylines....

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Painting people and places  by Adebanji Alade

Painting people and places

Adebanji Alade

"From the absolute basics of getting an image onto your painting surface and preparing oils, this book includes invaluable information on different working approaches. Starting from the basics of value, edge and colour, the reader is led through short...

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Visionary  by Claire Takacs

Visionary

Claire Takacs

"In Visionary, photographer Claire Takacs and landscape architect Giacomo Guzzon introduce stunning private and public gardens from around the world that have addressed both sustainability and climate change. Be inspired by the new ways garden and landscape...

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Wild watercolour  by Inga Buividavice

Wild watercolour

Inga Buividavice

"Discover your inner artist and deep connection with nature with this striking project book on the basics of watercolour from Inga Buividavice. Wild Watercolour starts with an introduction to the basic techniques of watercolour, coaching you for painting...

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The greater perfection  by Francis H. Cabot

The greater perfection

Francis H. Cabot

"A story behind the creation of one of the world's most breath-taking public gardens. As featured in the 2018 film The Gardener, Les Quatre Vents in Charlevoix County, Quebec, has been acclaimed as the most aesthetically satisfying and horticulturally exciting...

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Wildlife Photographer of the Year. Portfolio 33

Wildlife Photographer of the Year. Portfolio 33

"This commemorative portfolio displays all the 100 pictures awarded in the 2023 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, together with the stories of what they reveal and how they were created. Representing the work of photographers worldwide, they...

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Delicious in dungeon world guide  by Ryoko Kui

Delicious in dungeon world guide

Ryoko Kui

"Delve into the depths of Delicious in Dungeon with a smorgasbord of illustrations, secret tales that couldn’t be told before, and detailed information about all the characters! Whether it’s their age, BMI, or the first time they died, this guide has...

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Picasso  by Pablo Picasso

Picasso

Pablo Picasso

"In 1910, Pablo Picasso began a series of 11 decorative paintings intended for the Brooklyn residence of American artist, collector, and critic Hamilton Easter Field. This publication is the first in-depth examination of this commission which, despite never...

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Talking bodies

Talking bodies

"Talking Bodies examines different mechanisms of representation of the body in media cultures - from stereotypical forms of gender representation to the persistence of the regime of the white gaze and to self-staging on social media - and situates them in a...

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Helmut Newton

Helmut Newton

"Helmut Newton’s unforgettable images, at once sophisticated and provocative, constitute a rich and ever-relevant artistic legacy. This book presents a compact but wide-ranging and impactful portfolio of his work, supported by an insightful introduction and a...

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Ceramic glazing for beginners  by Gill Roy

Ceramic glazing for beginners

Gill Roy

"I always struggled with glazing, but once I learned these secrets... Are you a ceramic artist that struggles with glazing? Do you have a love-hate relationship with glazing? Do you get frustrated when the glaze does not come out right, and ruins your ceramic...

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Tectonism  by Patrik Schumacher

Tectonism

Patrik Schumacher

"Tectonism is the most advanced and most sophisticated contemporary architectural style. There are, to date, only relatively a few fully satisfactory built examples, and most of them are still of a relatively modest scale. It is the thesis of this book that...

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Matisse Derain  by Dita Amory

Matisse Derain

Dita Amory

"Over an intense nine weeks in the summer of 1905 in the modest fishing village of Collioure on the French Mediterranean, Henri Matisse and Andre Derain embarked on a partnership that led to a wholly new, radical artistic language later known as Fauvism. Their...

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Neo Rauch  by Michael Glover

Neo Rauch

Michael Glover

"This comprehensive monograph offers a detailed examination of the paintings of the acclaimed German painter Neo Rauch (b.1960). Rauch's paintings deftly blend the iconography of Socialist Realism from his upbringing and art-school training in GDR-era Leipzig...

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Berthe Morisot  by Berthe Morisot

Berthe Morisot

Berthe Morisot

"A founding member of the Impressionist group, Berthe Morisot (1841-1895) was known for her swiftly painted glimpses of contemporary life and intimate domestic scenes. She featured prominently in the Impressionist exhibitions and defied social norms to become...

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After impressionism   by Mary Anne Stevens

After impressionism

Mary Anne Stevens

"Towards the end of the nineteenth century, artists across Europe began to question the importance of realistic representation and to rethink their whole approach to the making of art. Cezanne, Gaugin and Van Gogh were all trailblazers, breaking with...

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Find your flow  by Jessica (Jessica E.) Young

Find your flow

Jessica (Jessica E.) Young

"Through the diverse techniques and ten expressive projects in this book, you'll learn how to use the dynamic traits of alcohol ink, high-flow acrylic paint, and more to make beautiful works of abstract art that are reflections of your soul. By tackling the...

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The triumph of nature

The triumph of nature

"The Triumph of Nature returns us vividly to an entrancing time in European decorative arts, from its beginnings in the Arts and Crafts movement and Japonisme, through to its evolution into Art Deco style. An exuberant, radical style, Art Nouveau blithely...

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The spiritual adventure of Henri Matisse  by Charles Miller

The spiritual adventure of Henri Matisse

Charles Miller

"Henri Matisse described the Chapel of the Rosary, the chief labour of his final years, as the 'gathering together' of his lifetime's work. Although widely known as 'Matisse's Chapel', the building's remarkable 'modern' design and decoration emerged from a...

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New fashion illustration  by Ana De Izaguirre

New fashion illustration

Ana De Izaguirre

"This book brings together the work of fifty contemporary artists of different backgrounds and generations.These include major figures in the industry such as Bil Donovan, Aurore de la Morinerie, Piet Paris and Cecilia Carlstedt, a new wave of acclaimed...

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Living histories  by Aimee Ng

Living histories

Aimee Ng

"Living Histories celebrated an exciting year-long project at the Frick Collection, New York, featuring the work of four contemporary New York-based artists: Jenna Gribbon, Doron Langberg, Salman Toor, and Toyin Ojih Odutola. Each artist presents a single new...

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Modern heritage  by Cameron Bruhn

Modern heritage

Cameron Bruhn

"An explosion of classical details and charm that is both style guide and practical resource for devotees of historical homes. Heritage homes hum with inherent charm and character, filling the void for those seeking more than a modern white box. Australian...

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Michelangelo and beyond

Michelangelo and beyond

"This exhibition catalog charts the evolution of figure drawing in the western world, starting with Michelangelo, and explores his enormous influence over his contemporaries and later generations"--Publisher's description.

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Scottish art in 100 works

Scottish art in 100 works

"The National Galleries of Scotland is home to the most important collection of Scottish art in the world. This beautifully illustrated book introduces the collection through 100 works, specially chosen by the curatorial team who care for them. The selection...

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Urbanes Bauwerk von Tadao Ando  by Ulf Meyer

Urbanes Bauwerk von Tadao Ando

Ulf Meyer

"The office complex in Karlsruhe is considered as Tadao Ando's first urban design in Germany. The publication provides exclusive insights into the creation and planning of the building. Architecture photographs and building plans show Ando's design formula:...

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Realistic painting with alcohol ink  by Laurie Williams

Realistic painting with alcohol ink

Laurie Williams

"Discover realism in alcohol ink and unlock a new dimension of creativity! Realistic Painting with Alcohol Ink is an amazing book where you'll discover new insights from both the inspirational gallery and the 17 alcohol ink projects. Authors Laurie Williams...

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Force of nature  by Kate T. Parker

Force of nature

Kate T. Parker

"From the bestselling author-photographer of Strong Is the New Pretty, this collection of Kate Parker’s photographs celebrates girls and women finding, using, amplifying, and sustaining their voices to empower themselves and the people around them. Mothers...

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Fashion faux Parr  by Martin Parr

Fashion faux Parr

Martin Parr

"Fashion Faux Parr showcases Martin Parr’s collection of fashion photography for the first time in one book. More than 250 color images, many previously unpublished, explore a wide variety of fashion work, from editorial collaborations with major magazines and...

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The history of colour  by Neil Parkinson

The history of colour

Neil Parkinson

"This comprehensive, beautiful book delves deep into the complex but fascinating story of our relationship with colour throughout human history. Colour is fundamental to our experience and understanding of the world. It crosses continents and cultures,...

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How to fail at almost everything and still win big  by Scott Adams

How to fail at almost everything and still win big

Scott Adams

"The World's Most Influential Book on Personal Success. The bestselling classic that made Systems Over Goals, Talent Stacking, and Passion Is Overrated universal success advice has been reborn. Once in a generation, a book revolutionizes its category and...

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Watercolor textures for artists  by Ana Victoria Calderón

Watercolor textures for artists

Ana Victoria Calderón

"From popular artist, author, and online art instructor Ana Victoria Calderón, Watercolor Textures for Artists teaches how to paint simple watercolor textures and use them to create beautiful artworks that help cultivate relaxation and...

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Mastering light in watercolor  by Kolbie Blume

Mastering light in watercolor

Kolbie Blume

""Capture the beauty of light in gorgeous watercolor scenes. From a lonely mountain highway bathed in midday sun and glittering city lights reflecting off a calm ocean, to a haunted house peeking out of early morning mist and a winter sunset illuminating a...

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