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Politics, Humor and the Counterculture; Laughter in the Age of Decay

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Report copyright infringementby Vwadek P. Marciniak (Author)Politics, Humor, and the Counterculture discusses the post-war period (1945-1972) through the lenses of three artists: Ken Nordine, Lenny Bruce, and Firesign Theatre. Their humor cut through the hypocrisy of the Cold War and the prevailing culture and expanded our horizons. From the Beats to the peace and civil rights movements, these humorists illuminate America from their unique perspectives. Vwadek P. Marciniak highlights the poet...

Vincent Van Gogh, A Biography: A Life of Beauty and Tragedy

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Report copyright infringementby Ellis Aldermont (Author) Uncover the soul of a visionary artist - Dive deep into the compelling life of Vincent van Gogh, whose turbulent journey from obscurity to posthumous fame reveals a man driven by intense emotion, boundless creativity, and a deep yearning to express the beauty he saw in the world. This biography brings to life the artist's formative years, early struggles, and the experiences that shaped his artistic voice. Follow his path through triu...

Bryce Kolander 2025 Ephemera Full Color Deluxe Hardcover

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Report copyright infringementby Bryce Kolander (Author)Here is my Sketch collection book containing just about every drawing I have done in the last 3 years! This is the Full Color version of the "Bryce Kolander 2025 Ephemera." Everything inside the book is done in ink and brush (or pen) in a freestyle way, Drawn from imagination. From Samurai, and tigers to unexplainable characters! Number of Pages: 540 Dimensions: 1.63 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: M...

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Report copyright infringementby Emil Melnichenko (Author)Poetry in Chess introduces the reader to the fascinating world of chess endgame studies by revealing some of the beautiful ideas that are only rarely encountered in over-the-board play. This collection of chess studies, conundrums, puzzles and curiosities will appeal to players of all levels, from beginner to advanced, who are interested in the ocean of possibilities that exist in chess. The book can also be used as a solution guide for...

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Report copyright infringementby Elena Skvirski (Author)An inspiring coloring book that features local plant species of Azores islands in Portugal. The book provides illustrations of the trees and plants for coloring and scientific Latin name for each species. Number of Pages: 26 Dimensions: 0.05 x 8.27 x 5.83 IN Publication Date: April 01, 2025

Queer Post-Cinema: Reinventing Resistance

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Report copyright infringementby Astrid Deuber-Mankowsky (Author)The pioneers of what has been labelled New Queer Cinema laid the foundation for a Queer Post-Cinema - a movement in which artists experiment with technology in innovative ways. Through original readings of Todd Haynes's early films, Sharon Hayes and Yael Bartana's videos and installations, Su Friedrich's digital video Seeing Red, Charlie Prodgers's iPhone film Bridgit, and Claire Denis's science-fiction film Highlife, this monogr...

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Report copyright infringementby Mark Albini (Author)Sammy the Snake thought of changing his dish after missing his chance to snag Freddie the Fish. So he sharpened his skills as he swam towards a log and focused his eyes on Philip the Frog. It didn't go well for Sammy the Snake when Gary the Gator appeared in the lake. Gary looked mad and he was so big that he made Sammy feel about the size of a twig. Then Terry the Turtle warned Philip the Frog that Sammy the Snake had climbed on the log. So...

Queering Post-Black Art: Artists Transforming African-American Identity After Civil Rights

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Report copyright infringementby Derek Conrad Murray (Author)What impact do sexual politics and queer identities have on the understanding of 'blackness' as a set of visual, cultural and intellectual concerns? In Queering Post-Black Art, Derek Conrad Murray argues that the rise of female, gay and lesbian artists as legitimate African-American creative voices is essential to the development of black art. He considers iconic works by artists including Glenn Ligon, Kehinde Wiley, Mickalene Thomas...

Chicano Artists America Should Know About: José Andrés Girón

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Report copyright infringementby José Andrés Girón (Author)Chicano Artists America Should Know About is a new book series showcasing the art collection of Chicano Artists throughout the United States. The first book in this series introduces the artist and the work of José Andrés Girón.José Andrés Girón has been dedicated to art since early childhood. From his father's side, his New Mexican roots can be traced to the first settlers on the Rio Grande. From his mother's side to early Hispanic Ar...

God in the Gallery: A Christian Embrace of Modern Art

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Report copyright infringementby Daniel A. Siedell (Author), Robert K. Johnston (Editor), William Dyrness (Editor)Is contemporary art a friend or foe of Christianity? Art historian, critic, and curator Daniel Siedell, addresses this question and presents a framework for interpreting art from a Christian worldview in God in the Gallery: A Christian Embrace of Modern Art. As such, it is an excellent companion to Francis Schaeffer's classic Art and the Bible. Divided into three parts--"Theology,"...

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Report copyright infringementby Walter Crane (Author)Flowers From Shakespeare��s Garden: A Posy From The Plays (1906) is a beautifully illustrated book by Walter Crane that celebrates the use of flowers in William Shakespeare��s plays. The book features a collection of quotes from Shakespeare��s works that reference various flowers, accompanied by Crane��s stunning illustrations of the flowers themselves. Each page is a work of art, with intricate drawings and delicate wat...

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Report copyright infringementby Glenn Adamson (Author)From the canonical texts of the Arts and Crafts Movement to the radical thinking of today's "DIY" movement, from theoretical writings on the position of craft in distinction to Art and Design to how-to texts from renowned practitioners, from feminist histories of textiles to descriptions of the innovation born of necessity in Soviet factories and African auto-repair shops...The Craft Reader presents the first comprehensive anthology of wri...

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Report copyright infringementby R. L. Duffus (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...

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Report copyright infringementby Harold Speed (Author)Unlock the secrets to masterful drawing with Harold Speed's "The Practice and Science Of Drawing." A timeless guide for aspiring artists, this book delves into the fundamental principles of art instruction and technique. Emphasizing both the practical application and the underlying science of drawing, Speed provides invaluable insights into figure drawing, sketching, and general artistic principles. Explore essential concepts that will elev...

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Report copyright infringementby Lili Anolik (Author)NATIONAL BESTSELLER * Named a Best Book of the Year by Time, Vogue, Vanity Fair, Air Mail, Harper's Bazaar, The Washington Post, and more! Joan Didion is revealed at last in this "vivid, engrossing" (Vogue), and outrageously provocative dual biography "that reads like a propulsive novel" (Oprah Daily) revealing the mutual attractions--and antagonisms--of Didion and her fellow literary titan, Eve Babitz. Could you write what you write if you...

Journey of Colors: Coloring Book and Guide to Technique

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Report copyright infringementby Ziebee Media (Author)Journey of Colors is a tool for unlocking your imagination and jumpstarting your creativity. Use it to experiment with color, relax your mind, and create your own eye-catching original designs.Get inspired by the colored examples and practical tips as you set out to bring the illustrations to life. Perfect for experts and beginners alike.Book Details: 24 illustrations, Single Sided Designs on Bright white paper 7 page Guide to Technique, i...

The Life and Legacy of Robert Ault, Art Therapy Pioneer

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Report copyright infringementby Libby Schmanke (Author)This book provides an edited and annotated compilation of selections of Robert Ault's previously unpublished work.Author BiographyLibby Schmanke, MS, ATR-BC, ATCS, LCAC, MAC, is a longtime faculty member of the Emporia State University graduate art therapy program and the author of Art Therapy and Substance Abuse. Number of Pages: 160 Dimensions: 0.41 x 9 x 6 IN Illustrated: Yes Publica...

In Other Los Angeleses: Multicentric Performance Art

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Report copyright infringementby Meiling Cheng (Author)Performance art and Los Angeles, two subjects spectacularly resistant to definitions, illuminate each other in this searching study by Meiling Cheng. A marginal artistic pursuit by choice as well as necessity, performance art has flourished in and about "multicentric" Los Angeles for nearly four decades, finding its own centers of activity, moving and changing as the margins have reconstituted themselves. The notion of multicentricity serv...

Stan and Gus: Art, Ardor, and the Friendship That Built the Gilded Age

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Report copyright infringementby Henry Wiencek (Author)How the architect Stanford White and the sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens transcended scandal to enrich their times. Stanford White was a louche man-about-town and a canny cultural entrepreneur--the creator of landmark buildings that elevated American architecture to new heights. Augustus Saint-Gaudens was the son of an immigrant shoemaker, a moody introvert, and a committed procrastinator whose painstaking work brought emotional depth to ...

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Report copyright infringementby Iain R. Morris (Author)A gorgeous, all-encompassing look at the making of The Bad Guys 2, the sequel to DreamWorks Animation's original blockbuster In the next action-packed chapter by DreamWorks Animation, based on Aaron Blabey's New York Times bestselling book series, The Bad Guys 2 follows the crackerjack crew as they are hijacked into a globe-trotting heist masterminded by a new team of criminals they never saw coming: the Bad Girls! With never-before-s...

How to Draw a Tree: From the Fruit to the Forest: A Step-By-Step Course for the Nature Artist

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Report copyright infringementby Alex Boon (Author)A Step-by-Step Course for the Nature Artist This compact guide to landscape drawing will show you how to capture the elements and detail of Trees and to create great artwork: from the Fruit to the Forest. structured in a course format, each section builds confidence includes both sketching and coloured pencil drawing covers a broad range of techniques and skills for all levels of ability. additional sections feature mixed media, collage and us...

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Report copyright infringementby Mark Sikes (Author)In December 1992-January 1993, Roger Corman produced the first ever live-action film version of Marvel's comic book, The Fantastic Four. Mark Sikes worked on that original film. Marvel bought the film up from Corman and co-producer, New Constantin Films. It has never been released anywhere in the world. Twenty years later Sikes and film director Marty Langford produced a feature-length documentary about the film. This journal is a day by day ...

What's Inside a Garden? Stickerology: 500+ Stickers of Blooms, Butterflies, Birds, and More; Stickers for Gardeners, Nature-Lovers, and More; Stickers

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Report copyright infringementby Rachel Ignotofsky (Author)This sticker book features 40 sheets that celebrate everything in the garden, from butterflies and bees to birds in their nests, flowers, and more, from New York Times bestselling author and artist Rachel Ignotofsky. What's Inside a Garden? Stickerology is a beautiful exploration of the plants, animals, and insects that keep a garden ecosystem thriving, featuring artwork from the bestselling author of Women in Science and What's Inside...

Terminal Exposure: Comics, Sculpture, and Risky Behavior

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Report copyright infringementby Michael McMillan (Author), Dan Nadel (Introduction by)The first-ever collection of comics and assorted artwork by Michael McMillan--not only a legendary underground cartoonist, but also a sculptor, painter, printmaker, filmmaker, animator, poster designer, and an avid rock climber. Michael McMillan has said he's "not really a cartoonist," but the evidence suggests otherwise. Born and raised in California, he was a draftsman and industrial designer by trade befo...

Imperial Stewards: Chinese Art and the Making of America's Pacific Century

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Report copyright infringementby K. Ian Shin (Author)From the Gilded Age to World War II, elite collectors and museums in the United States transformed from owning a smattering of Chinese porcelain as curios to possessing some of the world's largest and most sophisticated collections of Chinese art. Imperial Stewards argues that, beyond aesthetic taste and economics, geopolitics were critical to this transformation. Collecting and studying Chinese art and antiquities honed Americans' belief th...

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Report copyright infringementby Insight Editions (Author)Celebrate 40 years of animated filmmaking magic with Studio Ghibli Dream Artists! Since 1985, Studio Ghibli has brought big dreams to the big screen--now, peek behind the curtain to discover the team of artists responsible for Japan's most iconic animated films. Both a history and a deluxe art anthology, this book is the definitive compendium on Studio Ghibli's visual style, revolutionary storytelling, and fabulous evolution across the...

Ron Finley: The Gangsta Gardener: Breath(e), Toward Climate and Social Justice

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Report copyright infringementby Ron Finley (Artist), Glenn Kaino (Foreword by), Mika Yoshitake (Foreword by)The first book on beloved Los Angeles community organizer and urban gardener Ron Finley, known as the "Gangsta Gardener"Ron Finley is a visionary designer, horticulturalist and artist, who has changed the perception of concrete spaces using only a seed and a shovel. Known as the "Gangsta Gardener," Finley's transformative work in South Central Los Angeles has redefined what it means to ...

Ambigrammia: Between Creation and Discovery

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Report copyright infringementby Douglas Hofstadter (Author), Scott Kim (Foreword by)On the history and creation of ambigrams, by a pioneer of the practice "Spellbinding and truly one-of-a-kind. . . . This is an absolute delight."--Publishers Weekly (starred review) In the 1960s and 1970s, a trio of imaginative individuals independently discovered that ordinary words and phrases could be given double readings by playfully distorting the letters composing them. These doubly readable words and ...

How to Draw a River: From the Source to the Sea: A Step-By-Step Course for the Nature Artist

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Report copyright infringementby Alex Boon (Author)A Step-by-Step course for the Nature Artist This compact guide to landscape drawing will show you how to capture the elements and detail of Rivers and create great artwork: from the Source to the Sea. structured in a step-by-step course format each section builds confidence understand the importance of detailed analysis build the quality of your artistic output Throughout the seasons - and in all weathers - How to Draw a River offers a unique ...

Sacred Decay: The Art of Lauren Marx (Second Edition)

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Report copyright infringementby Lauren Marx (Author), Lauren Marx (Illustrator)A stunning depiction of visceral truth: This second edition of the celebrated art book by Lauren Marx includes a new cover, an expanded sketchbook section, and a new introduction by the artist. Fungus blooms and dies, bones weather, and moths form halos around dismembered animals in this darkly exquisite collection from acclaimed artist Lauren Marx, now celebrated in a second edition! With an impressive eye for det...

Seeing the Gospel: An Interpretive Guide to Orthodox Icons

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Report copyright infringementby Eve Tibbs (Author), Richard J. Mouw (Foreword by)Learning to read Orthodox icons is an opportunity to engage Holy Scripture with greater depth and understanding. It allows viewers to uncover fresh dimensions and encounter the Kingdom of God from within the created world. The meaning of icons, which are often referred to as "windows into heaven," reaches beyond the limits of the natural world and into the divine realm.Eve Tibbs is an Orthodox insider and veteran...

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Report copyright infringementby Gordon Kerr (Author)Introducing Monet and his masterpieces to a new generation of art lovers Part of a new series of beautiful gift art books, Claude Monet Masterpieces of Art features all of the popular works of this insightful and experimental artist, from his first inklings as an Impressionist to his later flirtations with Abstract Expressionism. With a fresh and thoughtful introduction to the life and art of one of the most famous artists in the world, the ...