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The Butch Manual: The Current Drag and How to Do It

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Report copyright infringementby Clark Henley (Author), Brendan McHugh (Foreword by)Now back in print after 40 years, this tongue-in-cheek manual advises gay men on how to appear more "butch" "No one was born Butch. People were born babies and promptly burst into tears, which was most Un-Butch," declares Clark Henley's Butch Manual, a hilarious 1980s cult classic that reminds us that being "butch" is just another form of drag. The Butch Manual educates wannabe Butches on how to walk, talk, sta...

Alive: Synthetic Cells, Feral Robots, Rebellious Ai, and the Design of Radical Life

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Report copyright infringementby Madeline Schwartzman (Author), Edward Ashton (Foreword by)A silicone jellyfish with a rat's heart, a drone that smells using the antenna of a moth, wearables made from cultured human skin, an AI-populated digital snack bar in the metaverse. These projects and many more offer a mind-bending, head-turning vision of the future that Madeline Schwartzman demonstrates is just around the corner.Curated from new developments in synthetic biology, artificial intelligenc...

Incantations & Divinations: A Grimoire of Goodness and Grace to Inspire Your Sacred Prophecies and Express Your Esoteric Voice

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Report copyright infringementby Alana Fairchild (Author), Isabel Bryna (Contribution by), Jimmy Manton (Contribution by)Enrich your innate magic and attract divine energy through this deluxe grimoire of poetic prayers and inspirational spells. This book helps you weave invocations, affirmations, mantras and blessings into sacred vocalisations. These phrases of power will enhance your most meaningful manifestations, generating intentional pathways for expression of your higher creativity and e...

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Report copyright infringementby Apu Apustaja (As Told by)Dissent is an essential part of keeping democratic societies healthy, and our ability as citizens to voice our opinions is not only our privilege, it is our responsibility. Without this dialogue, the back-bone of what we have fought for so desperately could easily collapse.Designers have used their skills to communicate their dissent throughout history and are doing so even more now since the birth of the social media ecosystem, and the...

Chris Marker: Immemory: Gutenberg Version

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Report copyright infringementby Chris Marker (Artist), Isabel Ochoa Gold (Editor)The legendary French filmmaker's labyrinthine memoir, first published by Exact Change in 2002 as a CD-ROM, now reconfigured into book form after a laborious process initiated by the artist before his death in 2012Filmmaker, photographer and writer Chris Marker never adhered to the conventions of a particular art form. Each of his films, from La Jetée to Sans Soleil, pushes the boundaries of its medium, merging at...

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Report copyright infringementby R. H. Quaytman (Artist)A massive catalogue raisonné/artist's book surveying the latest "chapters" of work from the acclaimed abstractionistA 616-page hardback volume with a padded cover and thread stitching, Book is a cross between a catalogue raisonné and artist's book by R.H. Quaytman (born 1961), following in the path of her landmark 2011 publication, Spine. Since 2001, Quaytman's output has been modeled on the structure of a book. Each body of work combines...

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Report copyright infringementby Kellie Jones (Author), Jenny Gheith (Editor), Paulina Pobocha (Author)A richly illustrated account tracing the full arc of contemporary painter Suzanne Jackson's life and multifaceted artistic vision First and foremost a painter, Suzanne Jackson has worked for six decades in a dizzying array of genres, including drawing, printmaking, poetry, dance, and theater design. Suzanne Jackson: What Is Love reveals Jackson's achievements as a leading and influential arti...

3-D Doings: The Imagist Object in Chicago Art: 1964-1980

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Report copyright infringementby Ian Berry (Editor), John Corbett (Editor), Jim Dempsey (Editor)Eccentric and entertaining, the bold and cartoonish three-dimensional objects of the Chicago Imagists receive an enthusiastic survey in this playful volumePublished with Tang Museum. Contemporaneous with the Pop art movement, Chicago Imagism can be characterized as warm and wacky--a stark contrast to the cooler, more aloof styles in New York and London. The Imagist movement (a term coined by art his...

Animal Modernities: Images, Objects, Histories

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Report copyright infringementby Daniel Harkett (Editor), Katie Hornstein (Editor)Innovative study of animal art histories in modern artAnimal Modernities challenges the traditional human-centered focus of art history and explores how modern art, visual culture, and modernity itself emerge from relationships between humans and animals. The essays in this volume reveal histories of exploitation and domination, as well as confusion and ambivalence, and occasional moments when affinities between ...

Homecoming: Walter Osborne's Portraits of Dublin, 1880-1900

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Report copyright infringementby Cheryl K. Snay (Author), Judith Stapleton , Brendan Rooney (Contribution by)A celebration of the art and career of Walter Osborne (1859-1903), one of Ireland's leading landscape and portrait painters.Published to coincide with the artist's first monographic exhibition organized in the United States, Homecoming: Walter Osborne's Portraits of Dublin, 1880-1900 explores the art of this leading Irish painter. This vital catalogue of Osborne's work depicts Dublin as...

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The Graffiti Sticker Book: 300+ Stickers from 50+ Artists

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Report copyright infringementby Dokument Press (Author)More than 300 stickers by 50 graffiti artists from around the world! Graffiti artist's sense of color, shape and eyecatching characters are second to none. In The Graffiti Sticker Book, more than 50 renowned graffiti artists from, United States, Europe, United Kingdom and Australia have created the designs. Now it's up to you to stick them up! This is the real deal! Each page is packed with exclusive designs, showcasing the diverse styles...

Super Cars Coloring Book: Fast Cars For Coloring Book

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Report copyright infringementby D. C. V (Author)Step into the fast lane of imagination with our exhilarating "Super Cars Coloring Book." This dynamic masterpiece is not just a coloring book; it's a thrilling journey through the world of high-octane speed and automotive excellence, designed to ignite the passion of young car enthusiasts everywhere. Each page is a canvas bursting with sleek designs, roaring engines, and adrenaline-fueled action, ready to be brought to life by the vibrant stroke...

Important Medical Works by Andreas Vesalius

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Report copyright infringementby Stephen Joffe (Author), Sandra Joffe (Author)In 1973, Sandra purchased four anatomical woodcuts from a dealer in London. These had been removed from an early edition of Vesalius's de Humani Corporis Fabrica. This led to learning more about this early sixteen century anatomist. After emigrating to the USA as a Professor of Surgery, the collection of early anatomical books began with purchases from auction houses and well-established rare book dealers in the USA,...

The Great VIKINGS tattoo Book Hyper-realistic Norse tattoo designs: Exquisite Viking tattoo designs in color and grayscale for tattoo sleeve

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Report copyright infringementby Alex Mets (Author)Unleash the power and mystique of the Norse warriors with "The Great Viking Tattoo Designs Book." This remarkable collection features 90 hyper-realistic and spectacular Viking designs, perfect for tattoo artists and creatives seeking unique and unparalleled reference material. Whether you're a tattoo artist looking to offer your clients something truly extraordinary, or an artist seeking inspiration for your next masterpiece, this book is an i...

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Report copyright infringementby Omar Khayyam (Author), Edward Fitzgerald (Translator)The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and redesigned. These books are not made of scanned copies...

Discover the Art of Mandala Drawing for Newcomers: Discover the Magical World of Mandalas: Unlock Creativity and Serenity with the Joyful Practice of

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Report copyright infringementby Armeld K. Ahmeti (Author)Are you ready to unlock your inner artist and dive into the captivating world of mandala drawing? Look no further! "Discover the Art of Mandala Drawing for Newcomers" is the ultimate guide that will take you on a mesmerizing journey of self-expression and creativity. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist looking to enhance your skills, this book is a must-have addition to your collection. Results: - Unleash your creativity ...

Christmas Gnomes Coloring Book for Adults: Relax and Unwind with Festive Gnome Designs for Adults

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Report copyright infringementby Laura Seidel (Author)Escape into the enchanting world of Christmas with this delightful coloring book featuring intricate gnome illustrations. Let your creativity flourish as you bring these whimsical characters to life, adding your own personal touch to each festive scene. From jolly gnomes decorating trees to charming winter landscapes, immerse yourself in the magic of the holiday season. Indulge in the joy of coloring and experience the soothing relaxation i...

The Printers' Vocabulary: A Collection of Some 2500 Technical Terms, Phrases, Abbreviations, and Other Expressions Mostly Relating to Letterpres

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Report copyright infringementby Charles Thomas Jacobi (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is im...

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Report copyright infringementby Jeremy Mark Robinson (Author)THE ART OF MASAMUNE SHIROWVOLUME 3: EROTICA. Color Edition. by Jeremy Mark RobinsonThis is a study of the erotic art of Masamune Shirow (real name Masanori Ota, born in 1961, Kobe, Japan), a Japanese artist best known for the comics Ghost In the Shell, Appleseed and Dominion: Tank Police. Masamune Shirow is one of the great creators in the world of Japanese manga and animé - his works have been the basis of several important franchi...

From Roman Feria to Global Art Fair / From Olympia Festival to Neo-Liberal Biennial

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Report copyright infringementby Pablo Helguera (Illustrator), Paco Barragan (Author)From Roman Feria to Global Art Fair, From Olympia Festival to Neo-liberal Biennial: On the 'Biennialization' of Art Fairs and the 'Fairization' of Biennials constitutes an essential and much needed book with relevant historical, social, economic and art historical information about the genealogy of art fairs and biennials from ancient Greece and Rome to contemporaneity. Paco Barragán's ambitious and profound r...

The North Carolina Flood: July 14, 15, 16, 1916

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Report copyright infringementby W. M. Bell (Created by)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important e...

Catalogue of an Exhibition of Paintings Lent by Mrs. Coonley Ward and Groups of Oils by Hugh Breckenridge and Victor Charreton: the Memorial Art Galle

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Report copyright infringementby Coonley Ward (Created by), Hugh H. (Hugh Henry) 1. Breckenridge (Created by), Victor 1864-1936 Charreton (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyri...

Geometric Coloring Book, Volume 20: 50 Beautiful Designs and Hours of Fun!!

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Report copyright infringementby Jolea Studios (Author)THIS COLORING BOOK WILL HELP YOU...-overcome stress and anxiety -rest and relax after a hard day -feel like an artist and get a rush of creative inspiration -find friends among the same colorists as you -decorate your home with your own art -find a quick gift for any occasion -get rid of boring waiting in lines - take a coloring book with you -increase time spent with your child and deepen your relationship -reduce the risk of dementia -or...

50 Amazing Mandalas Coloring Book For Adults: An Adult Coloring Book With 50 Big And Detailed Mandala Designs, High-Quality Paper, White Background, F

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Report copyright infringementby M. Arora (Author)What are you waiting for? Is time for Relaxation Enjoy this amazing mandala coloring book designed to lead you through a relaxing journey into your inner safe space. Each black-and-white image depicts a kaleidoscopic plant life, blossoming in multiple directions with symmetrical grace.This coloring book contains 50 unique and relaxing designs carefully crafted to provide hours of stress relief, meditation, fun and coloring experience.Why You W...

Kurt Jackson: PAINTING-SEA-SKY-LIGHT-LAND-CORNWALL: Painting- Sea-Sky-Light-Land-Cornwall

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Report copyright infringementby Jeremy Robinson (Author)KURT JACKSON: PAINTING-SEA-SKY-LIGHT-LAND-CORNWALLBy Jeremy Mark RobinsonA new book about the British landscape painter Kurt Jackson (b. 1961). This new edition includes a text which has been completely updated. There are also many new illustrations. including photographs taken for this new edition. EXTRACT FROM CHAPTER 4: One of Kurt Jackson's appealing concepts is that the ocean is one of the last true wildernesses left on the planet....

Constantin Brancusi: Sculpting the Essence of Things

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Report copyright infringementby James Pearson (Author)CONSTANTIN BRANCUSI Constantin Brancusi is one of the greatest of all sculptors, and a key sculptor of the modern era, with Auguste Rodin and Pablo Picasso. Brancusi's influence can be seen in a wide range of Western sculptors, including Donald Judd, Carl Andre, Henry Moore, Jean Arp, Barbara Hepworth, Minimalists and land artists. This new book studies the religious and mythical dimensions of Constantin Brancusi's distinctive scultpura...

From Whence They Came: Origins of the Missionary Baptists in Southwest Georgia, 1865-1900

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Report copyright infringementby Warren C. Hope (Author)The spiritual realm has been the resort of countless Blacks during their sojourn in America. Black Missionary Baptists' history blossomed in Reconstruction and matured in Jim Crow Southern society. However, research on Black Baptists at the regional and local levels has been largely neglected. In obscurity are pioneers who blazed a trail of faith in God and set in motion what Carter G. Woodson and others have called the Negro Church. What...

Stained Glass Bible Scenes Coloring Book: Adult Religious Coloring Book

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Report copyright infringementby Lee Ann Igleheart (Author)Stained Glass Bible Scenes Adult Coloring Book by Lee Igleheart has 80 pages to color with correlating Bible scriptures on the opposite page. Youtube Video https: //youtu.be/3ZykG-U3GBAuthor BiographyHello. My name is Lee Igleheart. I am a proud mother of three awesome adults and step mother of two, with thirteen precious grandchildren. I now live in my home state of Ohio, but have lived literally coast to coast. I have been a Christia...

Watercolor Dreamscapes: 20 Whimsical Projects to Create Otherworldly Creatures and Surreal Scenes

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Report copyright infringementby Christopher Maxwell (Author)Paint Wondrous Worlds in Five Easy Steps Artist's block, begone! Embark on an adventure of epic proportions with this accessible watercolor guide. Filled with dreamy nautical creatures and storybook scenes, each completed in just five steps, this book will make your watercolor fantasies a reality in no time! With easy-tear, traceable templates to kick-start your process, it's never been easier to begin painting uniquely beautiful pie...

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Butterfly: Exploring the World of Lepidoptera

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Report copyright infringementby Phaidon Editors (Author), David G. James (Contribution by), Tamar Riessen (Contribution by)An expansive and awe-inspiring visual survey celebrating the stunning beauty of butterflies and moths across art, history, science, and cultureButterflies have enchanted people for thousands of years, capturing human imagination for so long that they are deeply entwined in our culture and history. Butterfly: Exploring the World of Lepidoptera delves into this enduring lov...

Butterflies of the Bay Area and (Slightly) Beyond: An Illustrated Guide

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Report copyright infringementby Liam O'Brien (Author)An illustrated obsession, a guidebook, a kaleidoscope of life on the wing."If you live in the Bay Area and wish to know the butterflies, this is the only field guide you'll ever need." --Lewis Hyde, author of The GiftLiam O'Brien has spent three decades chasing, learning about, protecting, occasionally catching, and always loving butterflies. Here, he shares his capacious knowledge of California butterflies through a treasure trove of stori...

Color Curious: Find Color Inspiration All Around You for Art, Design, and Life

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Report copyright infringementby Ana Bianchi (Author), Danielle Krysa (Foreword by)A creative's guide to color: how to observe it in your surroundings, combine it into unique palettes, and apply it fearlessly in art, craft, and design. Artist Ana Bianchi is on a mission to help people use color confidently in any creative practice. This playful and highly visual book invites you to refresh your relationship to color by observing the world around you. Each chapter takes a deep dive into a di...