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Madrid 1937: Letters of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade from the Spanish Civil War - Paperback

$108.52

by Cary Nelson (Editor), Jefferson Hendricks (Editor)Few topics in 20th century history generate as much interest as the Spanish Civil War. These letter from the Abraham Lincoln Brigade take us back to a time when 2800 Americans took up arms and confronted Hitler's Condor Legion, Mussolini's Black Shirts, and Franco's fascist calvary on the battlefields of Spain. Here are their combat experiences, the love letters they wrote under fire, friendships formed among themselves and with their Spani...

Soul Bubbles: Connecting With Intuitive Wisdom Through Animal Encounters - Hardcover

$60.73

by Sabina Mesaric (Author)Soul Bubbles is a book of inquiries and discoveries inspired by everyday experiences. Through personified animal drawings and the stories they tell, the extraordinary in life's seemingly ordinary moments are revealed.The 52 drawings and accompanying stories celebrate the power of living authentically, and creatively, and the beauty of seeing and sharing who you truly are. They serve as a reminder to seek the magic and meaning of all things great and small and to trus...

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Matthew Attard: I Will Follow the Ship: Malta Pavilion: 60th International Art Exhibition, La Biennale Di Venezia - Paperback

$27.00

by Matthew Attard (Artist), Elyse Tonna (Editor), Sara Dolfi Agostini (Text by (Art/Photo Books))Attard's signature eye-tracker drawings trace the iconographies and legacies of Malta's ships and sailorsUsing an eye tracker for his drawings, Matthew Attard (born 1987) fuses his digital practice with his interest in Malta's nautical past, preserved in folklore and ex-voto ship graffiti. In a hyper-technological world of rising sea levels, these humble marks of hope commemorate centuries of huma...

Instagrammable: What Art Tells Us about Social Media - Hardcover

$64.80

by Koenraad Jonckheere (Author)- A digital Renaissance through art historical perspective: provides answers through the lens of 2,500 years of art history- Features 11 chapters packed with compelling examples from art history- Encourages readers to reconsider their perceptions of digital imageryWhat is the relationship between the Holy Trinity and social media? How do hashtags influence us? Why are we so inclined to use filters? Why do we treat digital images differently than analogue ones? A...

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Eighteenth-Century Indian Muraqqaʿs: Audiences - Artists - Patrons and Collectors - Hardcover

$262.44

by Friederike Weis (Volume Editor)Fourteen essays and one appendix discuss numerous eighteenth-century Indo-Persianate albums (muraqqaʿs) consisting of folios with paintings, calligraphic pieces, and elaborate decorative margins. These albums - now in Berlin, Baroda, London, Paris, and Manchester - were assembled for or collected by the Mughal nawabs of Awadh (Uttar Pradesh), local elites in Bengal and Bihar, as well as Europeans. The book not only presents hitherto rarely investigated materi...

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The Emotional Expression of Authority and Power in the Middle Ages - Hardcover

$210.60

by Flocel Sabat? (Volume Editor)The relationship between rulers and their subjects is always channelled by emotion. This volume explores the specific tones this relationship took on in the Middle Ages, as well as their accordance with a concept of power based ultimately on agreement, an inclination to visualise emotions, a social pedagogy based on fear, and a religious ideology which placed humanity between divine order and divine wrath. It also examines the emotive models used to rule societ...

Colourful Floral Notebook: Watercolour Flower Journal Diary Sketchbook - Paperback

$10.78

by Rf Francis (Author)Colourful Floral Notebook: The Floral Notebook 110 Unlined pages of unique watercolour floral pastel designs5.5 x 8.5 inchesHigh quality matte coverPremium white pages Let the creativity flourish with this 110-page unlined notebook with over 40 unique floral designs and plenty of space to write, draw, jot and create. Visually stunning with high resolution graphics will make it a joy to write, create and plan.A perfect gift for school, studies, universities, work, writing...

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Anne Duk Hee Jordan: The End Is Where We Start from - Paperback

$49.68

by Barbara Horvath (Editor)Explore Anne Duk Hee Jordan's immersive multimedia outlook on the intersection of humanity, the greater ecosystem, sex, and harmony. The artist Anne Duk Hee Jordan was born in 1978 in Korea and grew up in Germany. She argues in a sensuous and humorous manner that we as humans should see ourselves as a part of the ecosystem. Jordan's multimedia immersive installations create a mysterious, and at the same time, whimsical world inspired by marine life, geology, sexual...

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Mack Reflected: Expanding the Zero Code - Hardcover

$64.80

by Alistair Hudson (Editor)An examination of Heinz Mack's art and its applicability to today's most relevant climate science discussions. A particular quality of Heinz Mack's art is its relevance regarding questions of our time. Employing works from all creative periods, the book examines Mack's relationship to technology, science, and nature while offering a look at how he engages with the present-day challenges of the transformation of technology or the climate catastrophe. Mack was alway...

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Haplomatics: An Animated Techno-Fantasy by James Sellars and David Hockney - Hardcover

$32.40

by Thomas Schuttenhelm (Author), Brett Abbott (Foreword by)Experience the synergy of art, music, and tech in this rare story of creative collaboration between two renowned artists, David Hockney and James Sellars. Haplomatics is an animated techno-fantasy that combines original text and music by the American composer James Sellars with homemade prints by the British artist David Hockney. Their collaboration has not previously been detailed, and the unique combination of text-music-image that ...

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Michael O'Neill. Acerca del Yoga: La Arquitectura de la Paz - Hardcover

$75.60

by Eddie Stern (Author), H. H. Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji (Author), Michael O'Neill (Photographer)This extraordinary body of work tells the story of yoga as it's never been told before. With almost 200 images, it traces the photographic journey of Michael O'Neill, the photographer and yogi who spent a decade traversing America and India to capture the essence of yoga and the most influential yogis of our time as a physical, spiritual, and mindful practice. The pictures are illuminated with s...

Basic Guide to Drawing Manga for Beginners - Paperback

$38.86

by Nozomi Takahashi (Author)Unlock the Secrets to Drawing Manga with Ease!Do you dream of creating your own manga characters and stories but don't know where to start? "Basic Guide to Drawing Manga for Beginners" is here to help you on your creative journey! Whether you're a complete beginner or have dabbled in drawing before, this book will guide you step-by-step through the fundamentals of manga art.Inside, you'll discover: Easy-to-follow lessons on drawing manga characters, from basic ana...

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Louisiana Visits Franz Gertsch: Postwar and Contemporary Art in Dialogue - Hardcover

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by Anna Wesle (Editor), Rainer Michael Mason (Text by (Art/Photo Books)), Poul Erik T?jner (Text by (Art/Photo Books))Artworks from Andy Warhol, Cindy Sherman, Gerhard Richter and more in dialogue with Gertsch's photorealistic paintingsThe Louisiana Museum brings 50 works by more than 30 artists to show at the Museum Franz Gertsch alongside his own art, creating a web of movements that can be linked to the Swiss painter and graphic artist. These include Pop art, Color Field painting and hard-...

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Saodat Ismailova: A Seed Under Our Tongue - Paperback

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by Saodat Ismailova (Artist), Roberta Tenconi (Editor), Erika Balsom (Text by (Art/Photo Books))Set in various Uzbek landscapes spanning time and place, Ismailova's films weave a storied tapestry of ancestral folklore, traditional craft and colonial resistanceUzbek artist Saodat Ismailova (born 1981) is part of the first generation of Central Asian filmmakers following the collapse of the Soviet Union. Her films emphasize long shots that evoke the aesthetics of slow cinema, often combined wit...

The Lost Museum: Royal Cabinet of Rarities in the Mauritshuis - Paperback

$48.60

by Justine Rinnooy Kan (Author), Sheila Reda (Author), Martine Gosselink Author BiographyJustine Rinnooy Kan - Curator, Mauritshuis in Den Haag (The Hague), The Netherlands. Sheila Reda - Junior Curator, Mauritshuis in Den Haag (The Hague), The Netherlands. Martine Gosselink is General Director of the Mauritshuis. Before joining the Rijksmuseum, Gosselink was a partner and co-founder of the cultural collective De Nieuwe Collectie. Since 1995, she has worked on exhibitions, publications and cu...

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Thinking Women and Art in the Long Eighteenth Century: Strategic Reinterpretations - Hardcover

$302.40

by Mechthild Fend (Editor), Jennifer Germann (Editor), Melissa Hyde (Editor)Thinking Women represents state-of-the-art feminist scholarship in the field of eighteenth-century French and British art and visual culture. Topics range from women and their activities in art and science, to gendered representations of childhood and animals to fashion, femininity and temporality. Some chapters center on individual genres like hunting portraits, or on specific paintings, such as David Martin's Portra...

How to Draw Books. 101 Ways to Draw Animals. Simple Step-by-Step Instructions for Intermediate Artists. Focus on Lines, Shapes and Forms to Improve Fi - Paperback

$23.74

by Jupiter Kids (Author)Here is a how to draw book that will tickle the logic and imagination of fourth graders. It has easy-to-follow instructions that tackle how to break animal images into shapes, lines, and forms. From there, your child will be taught to reconstruct the pictures on his/her own. This How to Draw Books. 101 Ways to Draw Animals. Simple Step-by-Step Instructions for Intermediate Artists. Focus on Lines, Shapes and Forms to Improve Fine Motor Control teaches your child to: Dr...

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by Simon Bacon (Editor), Svetlana Seibel (Volume Editor), Kati Dlaske (Volume Editor)Contemporary Indigenous popular culture is a dynamic and expansive cultural field that has been gaining increasing momentum since the turn of the twenty-first century. This edited collection brings together contributions by scholars, artists and practitioners who work with and in the field of Indigenous popular culture in various capacities, from different standpoints and in a range of geopolitical contexts. ...

Sparring Artists Annual 2: Literary Anthology of Sparring With Beatnik Ghosts - Hardcover

$50.40

by S. a. Griffin (Editor), Richard Modiano (Editor), Daniel Yaryan (Designed by)This exciting 2nd annual edition of Sparring Artists: Anthology of Sparring With Beatnik Ghosts packs a punch with 150 amazing contributors in a 302-page illuminated volume. This year's double issue was co-edited by S.A. Griffin and Richard Modiano who together assembled an incredible ensemble of "Mystic Boxers" ranging from some of the most magnificent poets, storytellers, reviewers, photographers and artists ali...

Becoming AFI: 50 Years Inside the American Film Institute - Paperback

$34.51

by Jean Picker Firstenberg (Author), James Hindman (Author), Patty Jenkins (Preface by)For over fifty years, the American Film Institute has flourished as one of America's great cultural entities. Its graduates, faculty, supporters, and trustees have included such acclaimed individuals as Steven Spielberg, Maya Angelou, Gregory Peck, Meryl Streep, Les Moonves, Patty Jenkins, David Lynch, Jane Fonda, Edward James Olmos, Shonda Rhimes, James L. Brooks, Michael Nesmith, Sir Howard Stringer, and ...

Rhythm in the Ruins: Sculpting Decay into Resilience - Paperback

$29.14

by Ellis Hawthorne (Author)Rhythm in the Ruins: Sculpting Decay into Resilience explores the captivating interplay between destruction and creation, time and transformation. This book delves into the evocative power of ruins, not as mere remnants of the past, but as dynamic spaces where art, nature, and history converge. It examines how decay, in its various forms, can become a source of inspiration, a canvas for artistic expression, and a testament to the enduring power of resilience.From cr...

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Art Makes Magic: Keys to Imagining a Creative Life from My Fairy Art Mother - Paperback

$20.47

by Beth Fields (Author), Andrea Holmes (Author)"Art Makes Magic: Keys to Imagining a Creative Life from My Fairy Art Mother" is a powerful guide to the many ways that creativity takes shape. The unique collaborative format, combined with the strength of Andrea Holmes and Beth Field's personal perspectives as working artists, makes "Art Makes Magic" an indispensable guide for those who long to launch as artists but lack the confidence to heed that call.Andrea and Beth offer real life experienc...

Swearing Capybara Coloring Book: A Funny Adult Coloring Book With Cuss Word Animal Pages for Stress Relief and Relaxation. Perfect Explicit Humor Gift - Paperback

$14.38

by Luka Poe (Author)Swearing Capybara Coloring BookA Funny Adult Coloring Book With Cuss Word Animal Pages for Stress Relief and Relaxation. Perfect Explicit Humor Gift for Grown-Ups, Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, Her, Him, Birthdays, Christmas, and Parties.Looking for a unique coloring book that combines relaxation with a heavy dose of sarcasm and explicit humor? Swearing Capybara Coloring Book is the perfect choice for adults who want to unwind in a hilarious and creative way.Inside, you'll f...

Cultivate Creativity: In the Garden of Enlightenment - Paperback

$26.98

by Linda Richichi (Author)Expanding your dormant creativity allows you to deconstruct old ideas and habits, encourage better problem-solving skills to emerge, and create a space for a novel narrative that's empowering, kind, and in tune with your greatest desires. In Cultivate Creativity, author Linda Richichi helps you quiet your inner critic so you can reclaim your dormant creativity by forming new and inspiring stories to live by. She introduces a Chi-Doodle, an easy, simple, and effective...

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by Kaitlin M. Walsh (Author)Do you know what the sphenoid is? How about the ampulla of Vater? Or the organ of Corti? If the answer is yes, then this book of anatomical poetry and art is definitely for you. If not, then this book can still be for you, for it is here you can learn about and appreciate the intricate little structures and processes that make life possible. With humor and whimsy and poetic flair, Kaitlin Walsh brings to life the little dramas unfolding inside each of us. Ponder th...

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by Wendy McLeod Macknight (Author), Ian Schoenherr (Illustrator)When Sargent Singer discovers that the paintings in his father's gallery are alive, he's pulled into a captivating world behind the frame he never knew existed.Filled with devious plots, shady characters, and a grand art heist, this inventive mystery-adventure celebrates art and artists and is perfect for fans of Night at the Museum and Blue Balliett's Chasing Vermeer. School Library Journal said, "This middle grade read paints f...

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by Russell Jones (Author)Where Rockets Burn Through: Contemporary Science Fiction Poems from the UK Where Rockets Burn Through is a ground-breaking anthology of sci-fi poetry, featuring poems from over thirty writers currently living and working in the United Kingdom, including Joe Dunthorne, W.N. Herbert, Ross Sutherland, Ron Butlin, Ken MacLeod, Jane Yolen, Aiko Harman, Jon Stone, Kirsten Irving, Lorraine Mariner, Chrissy Williams, plus work by the late Edwin Morgan, a pioneer of sci-fi poe...

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Silvia Maglioni & Graeme Thomson: B for the Birds - Paperback

$25.92

by Silvia Maglioni (Artist), Graeme Thomson (Text by (Art/Photo Books))A smart, off-kilter artist's book documenting and expounding upon the artist duo's latest film project, The BirdsThis book takes Common Birds (2019), an experimental adaptation of Aristophanes' play The Birds, as its jumping-off point. The Paris-based artist duo behind the film, Graeme Thomson and Silvia Maglioni, probe unusual topics related to endangerment and metamorphosis, such as zombie languages and hauntologies of e...

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Teddy Boys: Post-War Britain and the First Youth Revolution - Paperback

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by Max D?charn? (Author)With their draped suits, suede creepers and immaculately greased hair, the Teddy Boys defined a new era for a generation of teenagers raised on a diet of drab clothes, Blitz playgrounds and tinned dinners. From the Edwardian origins of their fashion to the tabloid fears of delinquency, drunkenness and disorder, the story of the Teds throws a fascinating light on a British society that was still reeling from the Second World War. In the 1950s, working-class teenagers fo...

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The Fine Art of Persuasion: Corporate Advertising Design, Nation, and Empire in Modern Japan - Paperback

$72.90

by Gennifer Weisenfeld (Author)Commercial art is more than just mass-produced publicity; it constructs social and political ideologies that impact the public's everyday life. In The Fine Art of Persuasion, Gennifer Weisenfeld examines the evolution of Japanese advertising graphic design from the early 1900s through the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, a pivotal design event that rebranded Japan on the world stage. Through richly illustrated case studies, Weisenfeld tells the story of how modern corporati...

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Pakui Hardware and Marija Terese Rozanskaite: Inflammation - Hardcover

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by Pakui Hardware (Artist), Marija Terese Rozanskaite (Artist), Egla Mikalajune (Editor)Two generations of artists explore the "inflammation" of humanity and the earthInspired by inflammation as a metaphor for systemic violence, the Lithuanian Pavilion at the Venice Biennale brings together the work of Pakui Hardware and Marija Terese Rozanskaite (1933-2007). Their works are connected by themes of medicine and control as well as natural and industrial landscapes. Number of Pages: 120 Dimensio...

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Kahnweiler & Rupf: The Gallerist and His Collector, 1933-1945 - Hardcover

$86.40

by Daniel Kahnweiler (Artist), Hermann Rupf (Editor), Michael Baumgartner (Text by (Art/Photo Books))How Daniel-Henry Kahnweiler and his first client, Hermann Rupf, kept their artistic correspondence alive during World War II Previously unpublished archive material reflects for the first time the precarious years from 1933 to 1945, when businessman Hermann Rupf and gallerist Daniel-Henry Kahnweiler continued to correspond about art and everyday matters despite the looming threat of World War ...