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Fishes of EDO: A Guide to Classical Japanese Fishes - Paperback

$39.99

by Kazuhiko Tajima (Author)Decipher the history of Japanese people and fishes with authoritative Edo-period illustration collections. This third volume following Flowers of Edo and Birds of Edo turns its focus onto fishes. Mōri Baien was a natural history painter considered to be representative of the Edo period. This book features illustrations of 94 species created by Mōri Baien carefully selected from Baien-Gyofu (Baien Atlas of Fishes) and Baien-Gyohinzusei (Baien Pictorial Encyclopedia o...

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Louise Bourgeois: Unconscious Memories - Hardcover

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by Louise Bourgeois (Artist), Clo? Perrone (Editor), Geraldine Leardi (Editor)Bourgeois' deeply personal Cell works placed in a timeless dialogue with the masterpieces of the Galleria BorgheseThis volume follows an exhibition at the Galleria Borghese in Rome of works by Louise Bourgeois (1911-2010), one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Casted Memory revolves around the Cells: architectural spaces that Bourgeois first created in 1991 and continued to expand upon over the fo...

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by Abigail Wheatley (Author), Emily Ritson (Illustrator)Filled with simple, stylish images designed to appeal to young children. Just brush water over the bold black and white designs to watch a sturdy tractor, a smiling scarecrow and a cheepy chick burst into color. Number of Pages: 32 Dimensions: 0.3 x 9.6 x 8.4 IN Publication Date: March 04, 2025

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Jeff Zimmerman: Glass Light Space - Hardcover

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by Jeff Zimmerman (Artist), Zesty Meyers (Introduction by), Glenn Adamson (Text by (Art/Photo Books))A decade's worth of spectacular works by renowned glass artist Jeff Zimmerman, a maker at the height of his creative powerCovering the most creative period of this premier glass artist's output, Jeff Zimmerman: Glass Light Space documents how he has pushed the boundaries of glassmaking for more than three decades. Trained in classical glass techniques, Zimmerman creates sculptural objects and ...

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by Lucille Proulx (Author), Marilyn Hahn (Author), Patcharin Sughondhabirom (Author)"Lucille Proulx has a tremendous life energy, and she has written this memoir very much in her own voice. It is conversational, full of insight and natural observations. She is very unassuming and adventurous. I love her movement of connections to geese and elephants and how she speaks of painting as a lifesaver and a life giver. The paintings and process in which she discusses and reflects on her life are evo...

Merlin's Magical Music Island - Hardcover

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by James T. Campbell (Author)Dr. Merlin, a visionary and passionate music theorist, presides over a magical island where every note carries the power to inspire, unite, and transform. With unwavering dedication to mentoring creators and nurturing talent, he cultivates a sanctuary where melodies bloom into timeless harmonies. Dr. Merlin believes in music's extraordinary ability to ignite creativity, spark joy, and foster innovation, championing a global celebration of its universal language. T...

Believe in Him: Illuminating the Savior's Life and Mission Through Stained Glass - Hardcover

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by Tom Holdman (Author), Gayle Holdman (Author), Holdman Studios (Author)A beautiful art book depicting the life and ministry of Jesus Christ in stained glass. In 2019, Tom and Gayle Holdman, along with the artists of the Holdman Studio, completed a twenty-by-seven-foot, five-panel stained-glass window depicting the life and mission of Jesus Christ. After its permanent installation in Rome, Italy, Tom and Gayle were concerned that there would be people who might never see this particular wor...

Thinking Through Data: How Outliers, Aggregates, and Patterns Shape Perception - Paperback

$41.04

by Maja Bak Herrie (Author)We encounter digital data processing on a range of platforms and in a multitude of contexts today: in the predictive algorithms of the financial sector, in drones, insurance, and risk management, in smart cities, biometrics, medicine, and more. This fascinating book explores the historical context of the current data-driven paradigm and explains how elusive yet crucial statistical concepts such as outliers, aggregates, and patterns form how we sense and make sense o...

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Pulphope2: The Art of Paul Pope - Hardcover

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by Paul Pope (Author), Paul Pope (Illustrator)The long out-of-print retrospective from multiple Eisner-Award-Winning artist Paul Pope makes its return in a special extended edition! PulpHope: The Art of Paul Pope makes its highly anticipated return to print in PulpHope2: The Art of Paul Pope. This updated, premium format edition contains never before seen art and brand new previously unavailable material. Iconic auteur and New York Times bestselling cartoonist Paul Pope (Battling Boy, Batman:...

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Cherry Blossoms in Bloom: Great Works of Japanese Woodblock Printing - Hardcover

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by Anne Sefrioui (Author)Gorgeously displayed in an accordion-fold binding, this is a visual ode to the beauty of cherry blossoms--harbingers of spring--by legendary artists of Japanese woodblock printing. Cherry blossoms are beloved signs of spring renewal celebrated by garden clubs, botanic gardens, and popular festivals. This collection features over seventy works printed in a special format that allows for an unbroken, ever-scrolling display of these detailed, jewel-like artworks accompan...

The Marvel Art of Michael Turner - Hardcover

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by Michael Turner (Artist)The fifth release from Clover Press' new line of THE MARVEL ART OF stunning new coffee table books! Clover Press is proud to present our latest art book project--The Marvel Art of Michael Turner! This stunning book features 200-pages of Michael Turner covers and artwork that graced the pages of Marvel Comics, collected for the first time in one 9" x 12" high-end coffee table book. Clover Press and Aspen Comics are teaming up to bring this amazing book to life, with b...

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by Lukas Bentel (Author), Kevin Wiesner (Author), Karen Wong (Author)A comprehensive, irreverent guide to the inner workings of provocative art collective MSCHFMade by MSCHF is a survey of the work of Brooklyn-based art collective MSCHF, known for their eclectic projects that critique the very areas of popular culture they inhabit. Ranging from a line of designer handbags only visible under a microscope to an anime dating game that helps players generate a functional tax return, MSCHF's works...

Wes Anderson: The Iconic Filmmaker and His Work - Hardcover

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by Ian Nathan (Author)This new and updated edition covers the full life's work of iconic director Wes Anderson, including Asteroid City, The French Dispatch, and his collection of four short films for Netflix. Loaded with rich imagery and detailed analysis of his incredible films - including the classics The Grand Budapest Hotel, Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums, and The French Dispatch - this is the first book to feature all of Wes Anderson's movies in a single volume. Acclaimed film journalis...

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The Four Seasons: Great Works of Japanese Woodblock Printing - Hardcover

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by Am?lie Balcou (Author)This collection of woodblock prints celebrates the seasons and is designed as a Japanese-style accordion-fold book with open binding and slipcased with a booklet for the text. Embracing seasonal change is an important part of Japan's native belief system and an enduring theme of its creative expression. Japanese artists--including Hokusai, Hiroshige, Harunobu, and many others--have long celebrated the endless cycle and rhythm of nature and the fleeting transience and ...

Wicked Arts Education: Designing Creative Programmes - Paperback

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by Melissa Bremmer (Text by (Art/Photo Books)), Folkert Haanstra (Text by (Art/Photo Books)), Emiel Heijnen (Text by (Art/Photo Books))A hands-on, practical guide to designing fun and accessible art curricula for all agesFollowing the blockbuster success of Wicked Arts Assignments, Wicked Arts Education helps teachers and creatives design exciting arts educational programs from scratch. These arts programs foster a meaningful connection between the culture of the student, the arts and society...

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by Abigail Wheatley (Author), Emily Ritson (Illustrator)Filled with simple, black-and white images of popular pets including a puppy and kitten, mice, budgies, tropical fish, guinea pig, hamster and many more. Just use the brush provided to sweep water over the designs and vibrant colors magically appear! Great for keeping little ones busy and helping them learn brush control skills at the same time. Simply tuck the waterproof back flap under each page as it's painted, to stop water from seep...

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Challenging Institutionalization: A Propositional Toolkit for Doing Supervision of Artistic and Practice-Based Research - Paperback

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by Maibritt Borgen (Editor), Jacob Lund (Editor), Henk Slager (Editor)Interrogating the existing formal educational pathways for artistic and practice-based research. Challenging Institutionalization explores the heterogeneous processes of PhD and postdoc supervision in the arts to formulate shared horizons. The publication is structured around a series of lectures and conversations that took place at the 2023 Supervising Artistic and Practice-Based Research summer school at BAK (basis voor a...

Yokai Ghosts: By the Great Masters of Japanese Woodblock Printing - Hardcover

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by Philippe Charlier (Author)Discover the wonderfully eerie supernatural beings of Japanese lore in this magnificent hardcover edition which features an elegant silk coating as well as coloured edges and closing straps. Yōkai ghosts are a significant aspect of Japanese culture. In turns terrifying, playful and mischievous, they can take the form of malevolent spirits, seeking a place in the afterlife, or shapeshifters tricking humans with wisdom and sometimes cruelty. This unique book includ...

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Covid Vortex Anxiety Opera Kitty Kaleidoscope Disco - Paperback

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by Karen Finley (Author)COVID Vortex Anxiety Opera Kitty Kaleidoscope Disco meditates on the extraordinary time of loss, isolation, and bizarre rituals of the Covid era and its aftermath."Yep, she's still got it. . . . Like the most inspiring religious services, 'Covid Vortex Anxiety Opera Kitty Kaleidoscope Disco' ends on an optimistic note, with Finley pivoting from shock and horror at the lives lost, access and control over one's body into hope--for change, peace, courage, love. And art. A...

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by Sean C. Jackson (Author)A unique interactive celebration of the colorful fun of the Disney Parks experience for fans and families, and for anyone remembering, planning, or dreaming of a visit. Inspired by the magic of the Disney parks, chart an imaginative course through their incredible attractions in this colorful, fun and challenging collection of all-ages mazes. Explore the Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, Space Mountain, "it's a small world," the Jungle Cruise, areas of EPCO...

From a Square to a Circle: Haida Basketry--Delores Churchill's Memories of Learning to Weave - Paperback

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by Delores Churchill (Author)Haida weaver, Delores Churchill, shares the stories of her life, her culture and the importance of passing traditional knowledge from one generation to the next. Told with humility, humor and deep respect, From a Square to a Circle is a testament to the values of her people, a technical guide to her masterful weaving skills and a gift to the reader at every point along her journey. Part memoir, part how-to guide, this book shines light on Delores's weaving teacher...

Sketchbook Joy: How to Embrace Your Creativity and Fill Your Sketchbooks with Colour - Paperback

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by Katie Moody (Author)Creativity exists in everyone!Find joy in this inspiring, beautiful and uplifting art instruction book from sketchbook lover, tutor and artist Katie Moody.Art can be accessible, so much fun and positive for your mental health, mindfulness, and memory. Kickstart your creative journey with this exciting guide to developing your art skills every day through your sketchbook. Even if you are sparkling brand new to art, Sketchbook Joy's aspirational prompts will encourage yo...

Medieval Cats: Claws, Paws, and Kitties of Yore - Hardcover

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by Catherine Nappington (Author)A hilarious celebration of cats in artwork from medieval times. Look what the cat dragged in from the Middle Ages--a curious compendium of cats unlike any you've ever lapped up before. For more than a millennium, a myriad of medieval manuscripts and artworks painted a picture of cats as playful and curious but also lazy, selfish, and vicious. Today, these masterpieces live on, shining a bright light on the dark age of cats and telling a hilarious story of their...

Thinking in Watercolor: A Daily Practice to Unlock Your Creativity & Discover Your Inner Artist - Paperback

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by Jessie Kanelos Weiner (Author)A 30-day masterclass in the art of using watercolor to tell your own stories. Unlike most watercolor instruction books based on rote copying of classic watercolor subjects, Thinking in Watercolor encourages readers to use art as a means of self-expression. Author and in-demand illustrator Jessie Kanelos Weiner encourages readers through foundational watercolor techniques and shows how to adapt them to share their personal experiences over the course of sever...

Graphic Novel Builder: The Illustrated Guide to Making Your Own Comics - Paperback

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by Edward Ross (Author), Alice Oseman (Foreword by), Collins Kids (Prepared by)A comic book...about making comic books! With an introduction by Alice Oseman, creator of HeartstopperThe perfect gift for budding artists and aspiring storytellers. Written and illustrated by comic artist Edward Ross with an introduction by Alice Oseman, creator of the best-selling Heartstopper series.Meet the Graphic Novel Builders, a group of big-dreaming teens who set out to write, design and draw their own com...

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by Alice Lin (Author)A swoony rivals-to-lovers romance between driven, practical Lynda Fan and her rich, arrogant classmate, Angela Wu. When Angela offers Lynda the chance to design characters for her Otome game, Lynda discovers things she never knew about herself...or her heart. Love is an art. Sixteen-year-old Lynda Fan has the skills and the drive to get into the Rhode Island School of Design--but not the money. Her parents are too busy paying off her stepsister's violin lessons to help Ly...

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by Roberta Edwards (Author), Who Hq (Author), Gregory Copeland (Illustrator)Discover all there is to know about the Renaissance, the period in history that took Europe from the Middle Ages to modern times! Beginning in Italy, the Renaissance was a cultural movement that spread throughout Europe and affected art, science, technology, politics, and thought. From the 1300s to the beginning of the 1600s, scholars started to question what they knew and looked to literature and historical texts to ...

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by Frances Colpitt (Author), Jennifer Davy (Author), Kirstie Skinner (Author)Documenting the work of twelve contemporary sculptors from Texas, Material Culture was published to accompany the exhibition of the same name at TCU in 2008. Both representational and abstract, the works in the exhibition were made from readymade and commonplace materials with an emphasis on craft, process, and the use of the hand. Providing a survey of the ongoing embrace of object making in Texas, the essays in thi...

Smart Sketch Book 4: Oogie Art's step-by-step- guide to painting still life objects in acrylic - Paperback

$24.86

by Wook Choi (Director), Clara Lu (Co-Producer)Oogie Art's Smart Sketchbook is filled with step-by-step exercises and expert tips proven to help you improve your drawing skills in less than a month. Learn to draw complex objects, build strong foundational skills, diversify your drawing techniques, and pick the right drawing supplies. Number of Pages: 48 Dimensions: 0.13 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: December 01, 2015

Smart Sketch Book 6: Oogie Art's step-by-step guide to drawing basic human joints in charcoal and pastel - Paperback

$25.72

by Wook Choi (Director), Clara Lu (Co-Producer)Oogie Art's Smart Sketchbook is filled with step-by-step exercises and expert tips proven to help you improve your drawing skills in less than a month. Learn to draw complex objects, build strong foundational skills, diversify your drawing techniques, and pick the right drawing supplies. Number of Pages: 64 Dimensions: 0.17 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: December 01, 2015

Smart Sketch Book 8: Oogie Art's step-by-step guide to drawing portraits in charcoal and acrylic. - Paperback

$24.64

by Wook Choi (Director), Clara Lu (Co-Producer)Oogie Art's Smart Sketchbook is filled with step-by-step exercises and expert tips proven to help you improve your drawing skills in less than a month. Learn to draw complex objects, build strong foundational skills, diversify your drawing techniques, and pick the right drawing supplies. Number of Pages: 44 Dimensions: 0.12 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: December 01, 2015

Invention and Understanding: A Pedagogical Guide to Three Dimensions - Paperback

$28.80

by Steven Careau (Author)Focusing on the undergraduate classroom, this book presents a rational and systematic approach to both understanding and inventing three-dimensional art. Starting with questions such as "How big is it?" "Where is it?" and "What is it made of?" the author first presents a logical approach to understanding what we experience when we encounter a three-dimensional work of art. Fundamental to the approach are observation and thinking-observing physical reality, and thinkin...