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EDO Accessories (Bilingual Guide to Japan) - Paperback

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by Hideo Hirano (Author) Number of Pages: 128 Dimensions: 0.4 x 7.2 x 4.8 IN Publication Date: December 16, 2021

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Aprende a Dibujar Con Harry Potter (El Libro Oficial). Inspirado En Las Películas / The Official Harry Potter How-To-Draw - Paperback

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by J. K. Rowling (Author)Aprende a dibujar a Harry, Hermione, Dobby y muchos más personajes del mundo mágico de Harry Potter! El libro oficial que te enseña a dibujar y colorear a los personajes de la saga Harry Potter. Quieres aprender a dibujar a Dobby? Te gustan los colores de la túnica de Hermione? Descubre al artista que llevas dentro dibujando y coloreando a tus personajes favoritos del mundo mágico de Harry Potter. Solo necesitas un lápiz, un sacapuntas, unos cuantos rotuladores ...

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by James Elkins (Author)Stories of Art is James Elkins's intimate history of art. Concise and original, this engaging book is an antidote to the behemoth art history textbooks from which we were all taught. As he demonstrates so persuasively, there can never be one story of art. Cultures have their own stories - about themselves, about other cultures - and to hear them all is one way to hear the multiple stories that art tells. But each of us also has our own story of art, a kind of private a...

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Of Salt and Spirit: Black Quilters in the American South - Hardcover

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by Sharbreon Plummer (Editor)Of Salt and Spirit: Black Quilters in the American South surveys some of the richly diverse quiltmaking traditions maintained by Black women in the US South during the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Drawn from the Mississippi Museum of Art's holdings, the works featured in this publication highlight a major 2022 gift of quilts collected by renowned Black folklife documentarian Roland L. Freeman. Over sixty handmade quilts, quilters' portraits, and related o...

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Robert Ryman: Early and Late - Hardcover

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by Robert Ryman (Author), Dieter Schwarz (Author), Jeffrey Kastner (Author)An extensive look at Robert Ryman's formative work from the early 1960s, as well as his last series of paintings In the 1960s, Robert Ryman began to firmly establish the broad parameters of his radical and inventive practice. While he initially gained recognition for work he made in the late 1960s and early 1970s, his earlier paintings have remained less widely seen. This publication includes representative works of al...

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Where Art Meets Nature: The Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden - Hardcover

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by Monacelli Editors (Author), Suzanne Turner (Introduction by), Walda Besthoff (Contribution by)An up-to-date survey of the stunning sculpture collection at the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden at the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA)Situated on twelve lush, landscaped acres, the New Orleans Museum of Art's Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden is home to significant neoclassical, modern, and contemporary sculptures, ranging from the 19th to 21st centuries. Since its inception ...

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by Herve Bourhis (Author)A " little square book" focused on English pop culture since 1962 when the country began its revolution! Because it was in 1962, 60 years ago, that the ' ole Albion, that of the monarchy, tea and crumpets and bowler hats took a resolutely modern turn, thanks to a sexy secret agent, a band from Liverpool, and a mini (skirt and car). From the eccentric to the ultra-conservative, from James Bond to AstraZeneca, from Bowie to Banksy, including After Eight and the Teletubb...

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Joe Feddersen: Earth, Water, Sky - Hardcover

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by Heather Ahtone (Editor), Rachel Allen (Editor) Presents the diverse work of an Indigenous artist of the Pacific NorthwestJoe Feddersen (b. 1953; Arrow Lakes/Okanagan, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation) is an American artist whose work is informed by his relationship to place, specifically the Plateau region between the Cascade Range and Rocky Mountains. Much of Feddersen's work is influenced by traditional Plateau-style basketry, which reflects northwestern landscapes, flora,...

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by Tabatha D'Agata (Author), Alex Goubar (Illustrator)Step into a world where imagination and wonder weave together to create magic in everyday life. More Magic explores how magic is woven from threads of creativity andconnection, with each creation telling its own story. From Dream Catchers to Corn Husk Dolls, this book celebrates cultural traditions and symbols shared across generations, reminding us that each day offers a chance to create and share a little bit of magic. What's magic for y...

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The Theater of Refusal: Black Art and Mainstream Criticism - Paperback

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by Rhea Anastas (Editor), Charles Gaines (Editor), Jamillah James (Editor)Updated documentation of The Theater of Refusal on the exhibition's 30th anniversaryIn 1993, at the University of California, Irvine, Charles Gaines and Catherine Lord mounted a category-breaking exhibition of Black artists from different generations, working across Fluxus, Conceptualism, assemblage, photography and installation. Challenging the racializing of Black artists' work, the exhibition confronted the discourse...

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by Erik Madigan Heck (Author)Both an exploration of color and form and a dazzling artistic statement, The Tapestry is a one-of-a-kind monograph that originated during a time of deep reflection and evolution for the artist. Relentlessly creative, Madigan Heck used the enforced pause of the global pandemic as a contemplative moment to revisit a decade of his work as a photographer and artist. This collection of images serves as a meditative exploration of Heck's fusion of photography and painti...

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An Eye for Couture: A Collectors Exploration of 20th Century Fashion - Hardcover

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by Caroline Evans (Editor), Bet?l Basaran (Editor), Mei Mei Rado (Editor)In this stunning book, one of the world's leading art dealers reveals her passion project--collecting French haute couture from the twentieth century and telling the stories of the women who wore them. Francesca Galloway's collection, unique in concept, spans the great period of French haute couture and fashion. It includes an outstanding group by the luminary Paul Poiret and important pieces by, among others, Jeanne Lan...

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Japanese Art of Extraordinary Beings: A Genealogy of Dark Fantasy (in Ukiyo-E and More) - Paperback

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by Shoko Haruki (Author)Demons, sorcerers, ninjas...explaining the origins of Japan's dark heroes from the perspective of Japanese art.In many "dark fantasy" manga and anime, which are hugely popular today, characters use extraordinary abilities to carve out their destiny.In Japanese art, too, characters who can be seen as prototypes of those manga and anime characters with extraordinary abilities, such as sorcerers or samurai who control magical beasts, have often been depicted. There are al...

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by Amplitude (Author)The official art book for Amplitude Studios' ENDLESS LEGEND, a fantasy style, turn-based strategy game set in the Endless Space universe, on a single planet, Auriga. From the team who brought you Endless Space and Dungeon of The Endless, ENDLESS LEGEND is a fantasy style, turn-based strategy game set in the Endless Space universe, on a single planet, Auriga. With over 200 pages of gorgeous artwork, take a journey through the wilds of Auriga, from its desolate mountain pea...

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by Carolyn Christov-Bakargiev (Editor), Fabio Cafagna (Text by (Art/Photo Books)), Gabriele Guercio (Text by (Art/Photo Books))Free-spirited, utterly unconventional and nondogmatic, Arte Povera radically transformed the language of contemporary artIn the mid-1960s, various Italian artists began to exhibit together under the banner "Arte Povera," or "poor art," a term invented in 1967 by the art critic and curator Germano Celant. The 13 principal artists associated with this movement--Giovanni...

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by Ishmael Reed (Author), Mary Schmidt Campbell (Author), Andria Hickey (Author) The definitive monograph of Sam Gilliam one of the great innovators in post-war American painting An African American artist in the nation's capital at the height of the Civil Rights movement, Sam Gilliam blazed a trail with his singular artistic vision. Gilliam emerged from the Washington, DC art scene in the mid 1960s with works that disrupted established artistic norms and styles. Relentlessly experimental a...

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Manga Drawing: Bloody Battles: Draw Your Own Dramatic Sword Fights, Deadly Brawls, and Melee Attacks in 4 Easy Steps! - Paperback

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by Leo Campos (Author)Learn to draw iconic manga characters and thrilling fight scenes! Become a true manga master with Manga Drawing: Bloody Battles, the action-focused drawing book for artists and die-hard fans of Demon Slayer, Naruto, Attack on Titan, My Hero Academia, and Chainsaw Man. With step-by-step directions and a pro manga artist to guide you, you'll learn to draw bold heroes, like samurai warriors and shape-shifters, and vengeful enemies that leap off the page. Learn basic to adva...

Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon [Season 2]: Inside the Dawn of the Targaryen Civil War - Hardcover

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by Gina McIntyre (Author)Return to Westeros with this deluxe book that explores the creation of season two of HBO's hit series House of the Dragon. Following the huge international success of House of the Dragon season one, HBO's acclaimed series returns for a second season. Author Gina McIntyre, who wrote Insight's best-selling book on season one, Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon: Inside the Creation of a Targaryen Dynasty, has returned to the set at Leavesden Studios near London to chr...

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The Art of Masters of the Universe: Revolution - Hardcover

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by Mattel (Author), Powerhouse Animation Studios (Author)A stunning showcase of art from the hit Netflix show sequel! Time for a REVOLUTION! This exquisitely designed oversized hardcover features art from the second installment of the hit TV show reinventing the classic franchise: Masters of the Universe: Revolution. Get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the development of the show, gain unique access to detailed images of the beloved world and characters of Masters of the Universe...

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by Laurie Anderson (Author), Eriko Osaka (Author), Thierry Raspail (Author)The definitive monograph on the work of celebrated visual artist, musician and peace activist Yoko OnoBorn in Tokyo in 1933, Yoko Ono is one of the most important living artists working today. In a career that spans over six decades, Ono has experimented with a broad variety of media, including music, performance art, and film. Mostly known for her early involvement with the Fluxus art movement in the late 1950s and he...

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Step-By-Step Drawing Horses and Ponies - Paperback

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by Fiona Watt (Author), Candice Whatmore (Illustrator)Children can discover how to draw lots of horses, ponies and unicorns in this colorful book with simple step-by-step instructions and lots of space to draw in. Learn how to draw a flying unicorn, a jumping horse, a rosette, castle and lots more, before completing detailed scenes including a horse show, stables and award ceremony. Number of Pages: 80 Dimensions: 0.4 x 9.5 x 8.3 IN Publication Date: December 03, 2024

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by Housemarque (Author)A hardcover art book chronicling the development of the dark science-fiction time-looping roguelike bullet hell adventure shooter! When Selene Vassos crash-lands on a mysterious alien planet while in search of a cryptic signal, she's made to face treacherous landscapes, hostile creatures, and a ceaseless time loop that returns her to the moment of her crash each time she would otherwise have died. This oversized volume collects concept art of the volatile biomes and ter...

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Wipeout Futurism: The Graphic Archives - Hardcover

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by Duncan Harris (Author), Ian Anderson (Foreword by)Working its way through the fascinating creation story and cultural footprint of the WipEout game series, WipEout Futurism offers unprecedented access to the game's visual archives and reveals the creative processes behind the teams, tracks, vehicles, and iconography that define the series. Within these pages you will find original concept art, promotional materials, in-game photography, the monumental graphic design work of The Designers R...

Step-By-Step Drawing Animals - Paperback

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by Fiona Watt (Author), Candice Whatmore (Illustrator)Complete beginners can learn how to draw all kinds of animals, from a koala to a llama, a scorpion to an armadillo, in this fun drawing book. Each page has colorful, step-by-step instructions with space to practice and doodle in. Includes additional hints and tips for drawing animals in their natural habitats, changing their facial expressions and coloring in. Number of Pages: 96 Dimensions: 0.7 x 9.7 x 8.4 IN Publication Date: December 03...

Paint by Sticker Kids: Love Is Everywhere!: Create 10 Pictures One Sticker at a Time! Includes Glitter Stickers - Paperback

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by Workman Publishing (Author)Paint a world full of love--with stickers! Paint by Sticker Kids: Love Is Everywhere! includes everything kids need to create ten colorful images, including a smiling glitter rainbow, a cute otter holding a heart-shaped shell, a kitten wearing glitter sunglasses, a pair of nuzzling bunnies, and more! All you need to do is follow three easy steps: Step 1: Find the sticker. Step 2: Peel the sticker. Step 3: Place the sticker. And watch your paintings come to life...

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Tattoos: The Untold History of a Modern Art - Hardcover

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by Matt Lodder (Author)The true history of tattoo as both art and profession in the West There is a pervasive stereotype of tattoo culture as relating to an underworld of scoundrels, sailors, and ne'er-do-wells, yet it has existed in the West as a professionalized art practice for centuries. Drawing on extensive new research and unprecedented access to largely unpublished private archives of photographs, art, and ephemera, Matt Lodder offers a new perspective on the history of commercial tat...

Disney Twisted-Wonderland: The Official Art Book - Hardcover

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by Square Enix (Author)Discover the world of Night Raven College with Disney Twisted-Wonderland: The Official Art Book. The Disney Twisted-Wonderland mobile game features an original concept inspired by classic Disney Villains and reimagined by renowned manga artist Yana Toboso, creator of the series Black Butler. This deluxe book features gorgeous character and card art from the hit game, including stunning Groovy card images. A section featuring sketches and handwritten notes provides fans ...

I Want to Be an Artist: A My Community I Can Read - Paperback

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by Laura Driscoll (Author), Catalina Echeverri (Illustrator)A Level 1 I Can Read story for the child who says, "I want to be an artist when I grow up!" And for any child interested in the many ways people can have a career making art.Visit art shows and workspaces with Papa and his grandchild, soaking in all the art along the way, in this Level 1 I Can Read My Community book ideal for early readers learning to sound out words and sentences.Find out more about the community helpers who do so m...

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Studio Ghibli: Architecture in Animation - Hardcover

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by Studio Ghibli (Created by)A deluxe art book featuring exclusive commentary, sketches, concept art, and paintings detailing the unique architecture in Studio Ghibli's films. Explore the dazzling animated worlds of Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, and more with Studio Ghibli: Architecture in Animation! Learn how the visionary animation studio brings its vibrant worlds to life through hundreds of pieces of concept art, sketches, and background paintings t...

The Calligraphy Book: Pointed Pen Techniques, Inspiration, and Projects - Hardcover

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by Lindsey Bugbee (Author), Lindsey Bugbee (Illustrator)Master modern calligraphy and create stunning invitations, artworks, and labels with this essential guide from The Postman's Knock. This all-in-one guide reveals the secret to creating stunning letter art, with essential tips, expert advice, and inspiring projects from Lindsey Bugbee, the creator of The Postman's Knock, the world's number one calligraphy website. Discover the tools you need to achieve the best results: not only pens, n...

I Want to Be an Artist: A My Community I Can Read - Hardcover

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The Art and Making of Arcane - Hardcover

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by Elisabeth Vincentelli (Author), Insight Editions (Author)Filled with gorgeous illustrations and concept art from the hit Netflix series, The Art and Making of Arcane is an immersive journey behind the scenes of the Emmy Award-winning Animated Series! The Art and Making of Arcane takes readers through the visual journey of Riot Games' and Fortiche's revolutionary animated series. Featuring early art styles, evolving character designs, and jaw-dropping worldbuilding artwork, this volume is t...