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Report copyright infringementby Todd McGowan (Author)In Out of Time, Todd McGowan takes as his starting point the emergence of a temporal aesthetic in cinema that arose in response to the digital era. Linking developments in cinema to current debates within philosophy, McGowan claims that films that change the viewer's relation to time constitute a new cinematic mode: atemporal cinema. In atemporal cinema, formal distortions of time introduce spectators to an alternative way of experiencing e...

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Report copyright infringementby Daniel A. Siedell (Author)Distributed by the University of Nebraska Press for Whale and Star Press Enrique Martínez Celaya's aesthetic project revives and reinterprets the classic Western metaphysical tradition relating aesthetics to ethics, the Beautiful to the Good and the True. His work embodies his belief that being a certain kind of artist means being a certain kind of person and that in and through art he gains clarity about himself and his relationship t...

Stone Barns of America: Historic Icons East of the Mississippi

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Report copyright infringementby Robert Kroeger (Author)Author BiographyDr. Robert Kroeger, a native of Youngstown, practiced general dentistry from 1977 to 2010, when he retired. He and his wife Laura also live in Cincinnati, where they enjoy spending time with nine grandchildren. He is a second-generation artist, though, unlike his father Francis, who held an art degree from Notre Dame, his professional art career blossomed later in life. Though he did not immediately follow in his father's ...

The Collector's Guide to Pottery Birds Made in Czechoslovakia

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Report copyright infringementby David Phelps (Author)As an avid collector for over twenty years, I have gathered these birds from all over the United States. This book contains all the information from study of the birds in my collection as well as pictures and information from friends. With a few exceptions, the birds have the Red Dime Mark "Made in Czechoslovakia". You will find as many molds for which I have pictures, showing the color and size varieties. Even though I have spent years in ...

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Report copyright infringementby Georg Henrik Von Wright (Author)"Explanation and Understanding, perhaps von Wright's best-known book, showed the influence of Wittgenstein, but marked a clean break with the positivism of his youth. He suggested that human action could not be explained causally by scientific or 'natural' laws, but had to be understood 'intentionally'--a concept connected with wants and beliefs developed in a social and cultural context."--Daily Telegraph"This is a very good boo...

Gilles Deleuze and the Ruin of Representation

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Report copyright infringementby Dorothea Olkowski (Author)Dorothea Olkowski's exploration of the philosophy of Gilles Deleuze clarifies the gifted French thinker's writings for specialists and nonspecialists alike. Deleuze, she says, accomplished the "ruin of representation," the complete overthrow of hierarchic, organic thought in philosophy, politics, aesthetics, and ethics, as well as in society at large. In Deleuze's philosophy of difference, she discovers the source of a new ontology of ...

How to Cheat in Maya 2012: Tools and Techniques for Character Animation

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Report copyright infringementby Eric Luhta (Author), Kenny Roy (Author)Finally a Maya book for animators! Maya is one of the top 2 software tools available today for animation with 600,000 registered users. Eric Luhta (professional animator) offers walk-throughs of battle-tested essential techniques that will save you time and frustration. Revised for latest release of Maya, "How to Cheat in Maya" provides classic character animation techniques within a Maya framework.Author BiographyEric Luh...

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Report copyright infringementby Brenda Longfellow (Author)In this book, Brenda Longfellow examines one of the features of Roman Imperial cities, the monumental civic fountain. Built in cities throughout the Roman Empire during the first through third centuries AD, these fountains were imposing in size, frequently adorned with grand sculptures, and often placed in highly trafficked areas. Over twenty-five of these urban complexes can be associated with emperors. Dr. Longfellow situates each of...

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Report copyright infringementby Serge Bramly (Author), Sian Reynolds (Translator)"A considerable work of assimilative scholarship and common sense...races along merrily."--The Boston Globe A lively biography of the high genius of the renaissance, Leonardo da Vinci French writer Serge Bramly's classic work of biography portrays Leonard da Vinci as a genius torn by inner conflicts. Using contemporary sources including Leonardo's notebooks and annotated erotic drawings, he presents a complete po...

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Report copyright infringementby Hunt Slonem (Author), Matthew Wilson (Foreword by), Carlo McCormick (Preface by)Following in the success of internationally acclaimed artist Hunt Slonem, Butterflies is the third book in his art/nature series, following Bunnies and Birds (also published by G Editions). This is an extraordinary presentation in terms of the oversized format, vast amount of artworks included, five-color printing throughout, a ribbon marker, edging on the three exterior sides of th...

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Report copyright infringementby Eileen B. Ca 1743 O'Connell (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 wo...

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Report copyright infringementby Michael Shepherd (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 important...

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Report copyright infringementby Michael Marder (Author), Anaïs Tondeur (Author)We entrust readers with thirty fragments of reflections, meditations, recollections, and images - one for each year that has passed since the explosion that rocked and destroyed a part of the Chernobyl nuclear power station in April 1986. The aesthetic visions, thoughts, and experiences that have made their way into this book hover in a grey region between the singular and self-enclosed, on the one hand, and the ge...

Nina Chanel Abney: Big Butch Energy/Synergy

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Report copyright infringementby Nina Chanel Abney (Artist), Alex Gartenfeld (Editor), Lauren Leving (Foreword by)Combining representation and abstraction, Abney's vibrant works reference gender, sexuality and pop cultureCommitted to sharing social realities through fantastic, expansive forms, Nina Chanel Abney is an artist possessed of an iconic style and wit. Through stylized, cubistic and highly charged painterly symbols, she references radical traditions of graphic design and street art to...

Frankenstein Lives: The Legacy of the World's Most Famous Monster

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Report copyright infringementby Paul Ruditis (Author)It's alive! ...Again! Frankenstein Lives brings to life the enduring legacy of Mary Shelley's Creature in thrilling images and captivating commentary. Beginning with the story of Mary Shelley's conception of the novel on a stormy night on the shores of Lake Geneva, Frankenstein Lives traces the Creature's transformation from a nameless literary monster to an international sensation, appearing in films, television shows, and commercial merch...

Ready for My Close-Up: The Making of Sunset Boulevard and the Dark Side of the Hollywood Dream

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Report copyright infringementby David M. Lubin (Author)For readers of Sam Wasson and Glenn Frankel, a cultural history about the making and lasting significance of Sunset Boulevard, whose piercing--and in many ways, prophetic--critiques of fame continue to resonate today. Great films are born of great collaborations, and Sunset Boulevard represents one of the most extraordinary confluences of cinematic talent in film history--but its production was surprisingly fraught, filled with unexpecte...

Ink for Printmaking: The Art, Craft and Chemistry of Ink

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Report copyright infringementby Stephen Hoskins (Author), Michael Craine (Author)The ultimate guide to printing inks and processes, from the pigment to the printmaker. Inks have remained a fundamental aspect of the printing process since its invention. In this comprehensive and accessible guide, Stephen Hoskins and Michael Craine trace the development of ink from ancient China through the Middle Ages and from the industrial revolution to the digital age. As well as its history, they explore i...

John Singer Sargent: The Charcoal Portraits

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Report copyright infringementby Richard Ormond (Author)A comprehensive catalogue of Sargent's charcoal portraits, capturing high society, professions, and the arts in an era of profound transformation In comparison with his portraits in oil, John Singer Sargent's charcoal portraits are relatively little known. In this authoritative new volume, Richard Ormond documents the nearly 700 drawings that make up this distinct strand of Sargent's oeuvre. These portraits capture the essence of British...

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Report copyright infringementby Vinne (Artist)Collecting the best of Vinne's art from 2018 to 2024, MY WAY by VINNE is Clover Press's latest high end artbook. Boasting 160 pages of amazing art, this deluxe hardcover features many of Vinne's personal illustrations, concepts, and designs, collected all in one volume.Vinne's client list is vast, having worked with Pixiv, Vandy the Pink, Evangelion, Never Say Die Records, AnimeNYC, KWA Airsoft, and the band Bring Me the Horizon.He's currently foc...

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Report copyright infringementby Insight Editions (Author)Chant Beetlejuice . . . Beetlejuice . . . Beetlejuice to let the ghost with the most guide you through your tarot readings with this must-have tarot journal. Record your mystical tarot practice with this one-of-a-kind tarot journal featuring artwork inspired by Tim Burton's iconic film Beetlejuice(TM). Each page is designed for one tarot reading and provides space to record your query, the cards selected, and interpretations, as well as...

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Report copyright infringementby Insight Editions (Author)Join the hunt for answers to your tarot readings with this must-have Supernatural(TM)-inspired tarot journal. Record your mystical tarot practice with this one-of-a-kind tarot journal featuring artwork inspired by the hit television series Supernatural(TM). Each page is designed for one tarot reading and provides space to record your query, the cards selected, and interpretations, as well as space to draw your spread. 5.25 x 8.25 INCH S...

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Report copyright infringementby Tara Annette Rocker (Author) Number of Pages: 22 Dimensions: 0.06 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: July 21, 2025

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Drawing Cartoons Step-By-Step: 200 Lessons for Drawing Cartoons, Comics, and Graphic Novels Like a Pro

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Report copyright infringementby Jerry King (Author)If you want to learn cartooning from one of the modern-day masters, Drawing Cartoons Step by Step will help you take your drawing to whole new levels! Featuring 200 tutorials from Jerry King, a Reuben Award-winning cartoonist and illustrator, this beginner-friendly guide takes you from your very first steps into cartooning and holds your hand through the entire process. If you've got lots of illustration ambition in your future, you can even ...

The Best Art in the World: 20 Years of Noah Becker's Whitehot Magazine of Contemporary Art

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Report copyright infringementby Noah Becker (Author), Michael Maizels (Author)Founded in 2005, Whitehot Magazine has become one of the leading channels for contemporary art criticism. Since its inception, Whitehot has published thousands of reviews covering art from the United States, East Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and South America, with key pieces authored by critical luminaries, including Anthony Haden-Guest, Donald Kuspit, and Phoebe Hoban. The magazine is also uniquely independent i...

A Beginner's Pastel Journey: Your first steps into the world of soft pastel art

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Report copyright infringementby Carol Motsinger (Author) Number of Pages: 42 Dimensions: 0.09 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: August 01, 2025

Dinosaurs and Other Felonious Mischief: The Art of Jason C. Poole

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Report copyright infringementby Jason C. Poole (Author)An artist is often defined by their body of work, but what about when the body they draw weighs up to 20 tons or more? Jason C. Poole has been drawing dinosaurs for over thirty-five years. By tonnage alone his body of work is immense, and his paleoart has spanned across time from the Cambrian to the Quaternary and graced everything from museum chalkboards, paintings, coloring books, the pages of scientific publications, and National Geogr...

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Report copyright infringementby Ralph Gleis (Editor), Elsy Lahner (Editor), Damien Hirst (Contribution by)Shockingly creative! A groundbreaking collection of Damien Hirst's sketchbooks, drawings, and plans. A tiger shark in formaldehyde. A diamond-encrusted skull. Damien Hirst is one of the most important contemporary artists and a legend in the Young British Artist movement of the 1990s. Since the early 1980s, Hirst has planned his iconic paintings, sculptures, and installations through dra...

Art as Asset: Preserving Your Investment

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Report copyright infringementby Bethany Jo Mikelait (Author)Whether you've just purchased your first painting or you're building a growing collection, Art As Asset: Preserving Your Investment is your essential companion to caring for the art you love. Written by an accredited conservator with years of experience preserving artworks ranging from centuries-old masterpieces to contemporary works, this accessible and practical guide demystifies the art of preservation for everyday collectors.Refe...

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Thai Tattoo Magick: The Initiatory Practices of the Thai Buddhist Magicians

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Report copyright infringementby Sheer Zed (Author)A magickal vision quest for enlightenment and personal redemption in Thailand - Details the author's profound encounters with Thai magick during 4 separate pilgrimages to Thailand - Explains the ritual process of the author's multiple Sak Yant tattoos as well as other powerful magickal rituals and initiations he experienced - Shares how his initiatory experiences with Thai Buddhist magicians helped him destroy his destructive former selves and...

Wanderings 2025: Works by Norwich Arts Center Artists

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Report copyright infringementby Glenn Alan Cheney (Author)Paintings, drawings, photographs and ceramics by Norwich Arts Center artists Karen Bartone, Glynis J. Blanker, Virginia Chase, Glenn Alan Cheney, Alison Ciarlante, Karen Coombs, Rita Dawley, Mark Dixon, Carol Dunn, Joyce E. Greene, Richard Paul Hoyer, Sandra Jeknavorian, Susan Scott Kenney, Melody Knight Leary, Gabe Lipman, Susan Masse, Howard McCalebb, Michael McCarter, Susan Parish, Mark Patnode, Yujuan (Juner) Patnode, Jacqueline Ph...

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Report copyright infringementby Ted Nannicelli (Editor), Paul Taberham (Editor)Across the academy, scholars are debating the question of what bearing scientific inquiry has upon the humanities. The latest addition to the AFI Film Readers series, Cognitive Media Theory takes up this question in the context of film and media studies. This collection of essays by internationally recognized researchers in film and media studies, psychology, and philosophy offers film and media scholars and advanc...

Colors of the Concepts: Philosophers on Paintings

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Report copyright infringementby Alex Taek-Gwang Lee (Author)This monograph explores the relationship between philosophy and painting, showing how thinkers such as Hegel and Merleau-Ponty developed their key concepts through direct engagement with specific artworks. Unlike traditional surveys that often treat philosophical ideas as abstract, Colors of the Concepts: Philosophers on Paintings emphasises how these ideas were shaped by concrete encounters with visual art. Each chapter discusses ho...