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The Complete Guide to Drawing Manga & Anime: A Comprehensive 13-Week Art Course with 65 Clear and Easy Daily Lessons - Paperback

$19.99

by Date Naoto (Author)The complete manga, anime and video game "art school" course for beginners! The Complete Guide to Drawing Manga & Anime offers a structured 13-week lesson plan that is typically found in professional drawing classes. With 65 detailed lessons arranged into 13 weekly topics, it's simple to learn the essentials and then progress to higher levels. You can create your own personalized learning experience as the structured lessons can be followed in sequence on a strict da...

Little Guides to Style II: A Historical Review of Four Fashion Icons - Hardcover

$65.00

by Emma Baxter-Wright (Author), Karen Homer (Author), Darla-Jane Gilroy (Author)Containing the stories of four legendary fashion houses, this collectable box holds a beautiful set of covetable style guides.Exploring four designers who exemplify elegance and high couture, these little books of fashion follow these brands from their creation, moving through their style evolutions, the key looks that define them and their impact on the fashion landscape today.Discover the story behind the red so...

Little Guides to Style Collection: The History of Eight Fashion Icons - Hardcover

$135.00

by Emma Baxter-Wright (Author), Karen Homer (Author), Laia Farran Graves (Author)The largest collection of the stunning pocket-sized fashion books in one luxury boxset. Contains The Little Book of Chanel, The Little Book of Dior, The Little Book of Prada, The Little Book of Gucci, The Little Book of Louis Vuitton, The Little Book of Herm鑚, The Little Book of Valentino, and The Little Book of Yves Saint Laurent. Number of Pages: 640 Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.7 x 5.4 IN Publication Date: November 14,...

Instant Style: 500 Professional Tips on Fashion, Beauty, & Attitude - Paperback

$14.99

by Emily Cho (Author), Cheryl Lickona (Illustrator), Neila Fisher (With) Number of Pages: 160 Dimensions: 0.48 x 7.11 x 5.01 IN Publication Date: March 01, 1996

$31.03

by Bentley Little (Author), Ted Dilucia (Illustrator)Mike and his family are soon terrorized by a secret society of modern day colonials who call themselves The Washingtonians. After a letter is found hidden in Mike's grandmother's barn, a gruesome letter exposing the dark truth that our first president of the United States, George Washington, was in fact a cannibal, his cult of devoted followers are on the hunt to keep the dead president's carnivorous past sacred.Not only do The Washingtonia...

Dress Design - An Account of Costume for Artists & Dressmakers - Paperback

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by Talbot Hughes (Author)Talbot Hughes (1869-1942) was a British painter, a collector of historical costumes and miniature portraits, and writer on fine art and costume design. His collection of historical costumes and accessories was huge - totalling 750 pieces dating from 1450 to the through the 1870s. He used the costumes as props in his studio which enabled him to produce his historical paintings. In 1913, he published this book on Dress Design: an account of costume for artists and dress...

Rare Hooked Rugs, and Others, Both Antique and Modern, From Cooperative Sources - Hardcover

$48.89

by William Winthrop 1860-1955 Kent (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 enough to be ...

Product First: Make the shift from project to product to future-proof your digital business - Paperback

$27.34

by Lu?s Gon?alves (Author)Traditional, project-centric companies are slow to adjust and respond to customer needs. True innovation comes from product-led organisations that are free to evolve and quick to adapt.Discover the story of one (fictional) company that embraces the challenge, from defining their transformation roadmap to full implementation of a product-first strategy. This book demonstrates the successful pivot from project-centric to product-led business - and the quantum leap towa...

Decolonising Design in Africa: Towards New Theories, Methods, and Practices - Paperback

$85.84

by Yaw Ofosu-Asare (Author)Decolonising Design in Africa offers a groundbreaking exploration of design education in Africa through a decolonial lens. By examining the colonial legacies that have shaped design education in Africa, it foregrounds the problematic ways that current pedagogical approaches primarily reflect western values and priorities.Author BiographyYaw Ofosu-Asare is a Teaching Associate at the University of Melbourne and Associate Research Fellow at Southern Cross University. ...

Snow's Theory and Practice of Color - Paperback

$31.66

by Bonnie E. Snow (Author), Hugo B. Froehlich (Author)A key text on colour theory, this comprehensive guide bridges the gap between colour science and its practical application in art and design.First published in 1918, Bonnie E. Snow's Theory and Practice of Color showcases the fundamental aspects of colour theory while providing readers with an in-depth understanding of basic colour principles.Its contents include: The Source of Colour The Primary Colors and Their Uses in Design Colour Valu...

Vintage Lined Notebook Greetings from Marfa, Texas - Paperback

$13.99

by Found Image Press (Producer)Introducing the Vintage Notebook: Greetings from Marfa, Texas, a delightful companion for all your writing endeavors. Featuring 150 lined pages, immerse yourself in the charm of a classic vintage travel postcard illustration adorning its cover. With its full-color decorative vintage art and versatile functionality, this notebook is an ideal companion for journaling, planning trips, tackling writing projects, organizing to-do lists, or simply capturing thoughts o...

Knitting with Dog Hair: Better a Sweater from a Dog You Know and Love Than from a Sheep You'll Never Meet - Paperback

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by Kendall Crolius (Author)No, it's not a joke! Knitting with Dog Hair became a cult sensation when first published in the 1990s. Back by popular demand, this expanded edition by author and spinner Kendall Crolius reveals how dog knitting became a movement and helped launch cottage industries of artisans spinning pet hair. It includes an expanded guide of dog breeds, including the trendy "designer dogs" that have become all the rage. This twenty-first-century edition, a perfect gift book for ...

Little Book of Dolce & Gabbana: The Story of the Iconic Fashion House - Hardcover

$16.95

by Jessica Bumpus (Author)Elaborate, luxurious and powerful, the Dolce & Gabbana look has always exuded decadent sensuality. With tailoring and corsets, baroque prints and innovative silhouettes, the fashion house's Italian roots sing through their distinctive ensembles in lace, leopard print and florals. Founded by designer duo Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana in 1985, the brand's opulent pieces have been worn by everyone from Naomi Campbell to Jennifer Lopez. Through photographs of ov...

Little Book of Christian Louboutin: The Story of the Iconic Shoe Designer - Hardcover

$18.95

by Darla-Jane Gilroy (Author)"A woman can carry a bag, but it is the shoe that carries the woman" - Christian Louboutin Among designers of luxury shoes, there is one whose designs are instantly recognizable: Christian Louboutin. His iconic red soles can be seen everywhere from the red carpet, the silver screen and the catwalk to city streets around the world. From his early life in Paris to the founding of his first store in 1992, and from the red carpet to his global domination of the luxur...

Fusion 360 for Makers: Design Your Own Digital Models for 3D Printing and Cnc Fabrication - Paperback

$29.99

by Lydia Sloan Cline (Author)Learn how to use Autodesk Fusion 360 to digitally model your own original projects for a 3D printer or a CNC device.Author BiographyLydia Sloan Cline teaches digital modeling and 3D printing at Johnson County Community College. She is a 3D printing enthusiast, a judge a competitive technology events, and active in her local Maker community. Her previous works include 3D Printing with Autodesk 123D, Tinkercad, and MakerBot, 3D Printing and CNC Fabrication with Sket...

Little Book of Gucci: The Story of the Iconic Fashion House - Hardcover

$16.95

by Karen Homer (Author)The Little Book of Gucci tells the story of this historic yet flourishing house, and the visionary looks that have cemented its place in fashion history.One of the oldest Italian fashion brands in existence today, Gucci was founded in Florence in 1921. Guccio Gucci established his company with the goal of creating opulent luggage for Italy's wealthy and fashionable upper-classes. With the signature Gucci print of dark brown diamonds on a tan background, interlocking G l...

$14.95

by Karl Klimsch (Author)More than 700 crisp designs, printed on 102 plates, feature borders, frames, corners, scrollwork, rosettes, and cartouches. Authentic 19th-century motifs include flowers and leaves, geometric patterns, animals, cherubs, and much more.Back JacketDo you want intricate and convoluted scrollwork for a poster or newspaper ad? Are you looking for an ornate floral design for your decoupage? Are you into collage or boxes filled with mementos from the recent, florid past? Or do...

Creative Haven Fanciful Faces Coloring Book - Paperback

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by Miryam Adatto (Author)Faces are the focus of this adult coloring book of more than 30 full-page portraits. Dreamlike visions of fantasy ladies feature elaborate halos of flowers, birds, hearts, geometrics, and other closely intertwined figures and shapes. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Fanciful Faces and other Creative Haven(R) adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and ar...

Selling Creative - Advertising Men and Women in the Hall of Fame - Paperback

$78.34

by Mary E. Warlick (Author)Americans have long enjoyed a fascination with advertising, a complex love-hate relationship. Ads are often connected with childhood recollections of favorite brands and characters-whether they are annoying, entertaining or persuasive, and the messages often lodge in our memories long after the actual product has disappeared from our consciousness. "Melts in Your Mouth, Not in Your Hands." "Does She or Doesn't She?""Just Do It!" "Where's the Beef?" These taglines ar...

Space Dreams: Sci-Fi Adult Coloring Book Adventure - Paperback

$12.13

by Lightburst Media (Author)Relax, Unwind, De-Stress, and Color In Your Dreams With These Beautiful Immersive Sci-Fi Illustrations Imagine sitting down to relax and color your way through space and time. These detailed Sci-Fi illustrations will immerse you in a land where robots, portals, aliens, and beautiful space villages exist. Pick a page that jumps out to you and let the fun begin! **See a trailer that shows all the fantastic Sci-Fi pages in this book on Youtube at https: //www.youtube...

Saul Bass: Anatomy of Film Design - Hardcover

$50.33

by Jan-Christopher Horak (Author)Iconic graphic designer and Academy Award-winning filmmaker Saul Bass (1920-1996) defined an innovative era in cinema. His title sequences for films such as Otto Preminger's The Man with the Golden Arm (1955) and Anatomy of a Murder (1959), Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo (1958) and North by Northwest (1959), and Billy Wilder's The Seven Year Itch (1955) introduced the idea that opening credits could tell a story, setting the mood for the movie to follow. Bass's st...

Neat Pieces: The Plain-Style Furniture of Nineteenth-Century Georgia - Paperback

$72.83

by Atlanta History Center (Author), Deanne Levison (Foreword by)Neat Pieces is a detailed, extensively illustrated survey of the major forms and makers of the "plain style" of furniture made and used by Georgians in the 1800s. Simply designed, solidly constructed of local woods, and usually unadorned, such pieces were used daily by their owners for storage, sleeping, eating, and more. Today, this furniture is read by historians, folklorists, and other experts for clues into a past way of life...

Southern Tufts: The Regional Origins and National Craze for Chenille Fashion - Hardcover

$47.47

by Ashley Callahan (Author), Madelyn Shaw (Foreword by)Southern Tufts is the first book to highlight the garments produced by northwestern Georgia's tufted textile industry. Though best known now for its production of carpet, in the early twentieth century the region was revered for its handtufted candlewick bedspreads, products that grew out of the Southern Appalachian Craft Revival and appealed to the vogue for Colonial Revival-style household goods. Soon after the bedspreads became popular...

$77.31

by Brent Luvaas (Author)Armed with cheap digital technologies and a fiercely independent spirit, millions of young people from around the world have taken cultural production into their own hands, crafting their own clothing lines, launching their own record labels, and forging a vast, collaborative network of impassioned amateurs more interested in making than consuming. DIY Style tells the story of this international do-it-yourself (DIY) movement through a major case study of one of its big...

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by Karen Tranberg Hansen (Editor), D. Soyini Madison (Editor)Dress and fashion practices in Africa and the diaspora are dynamic and diverse, whether on the street or on the fashion runway. Focusing on the dressed body as a performance site, African Dress explores how ideas and practices of dress contest or legitimize existing power structures through expressions of individual identity and the cultural and political order.Drawing on innovative, interdisciplinary research by established and up ...

America Goes Modern: The Rise of the Industrial Designer - Hardcover

$45.00

by Nonie Gadsden (Author), Kate Joy (Author)How design made America modern: masterpieces of furniture, metalware and plastics from the early 20th centuryDuring the 1920s and 1930s, the speed of modern life in the United States, accelerated by advances in transportation, communication, technology and advertising, changed how people lived their lives, and the objects they chose to live with. A new profession emerged to help American manufacturers and consumers navigate the overwhelming transiti...

Young Originals: Emily Wilkens and the Teen Sophisticate - Paperback

$40.99

by Rebecca Jumper Matheson (Author)In the early 1940s, American designer Emily Wilkens went beyond her previous experience in children's wear to create costumes for two teenage characters in a Broadway play. Recognizing the growing importance of the teenager in American culture, she soon launched Emily Wilkens Young Originals, the first designer label specializing in upscale, fashionable clothing for teenage girls. Within the space of a few years, Wilkens skyrocketed from obscurity to nationa...

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by Tessa Lorant (Author)Knitted veils, clouds, capes, fichus, nightingales and many other types of Victorian-style knitted 'shawls' are collected in this book to give you the pick of knitted wraps. A wealth of traditional stitch patterns - such as 'Boule de Neige', 'Cherry Leaf', 'Tansy' and 'Coral' - combined with cleverly updated designs, caters for both new and experienced knitters. Learn how to make 'knitted fur', or enhance a wedding outfit with a delicate 'cobweb' veil.In this volume in...

American Wood Type: 1828-1900 - Paperback

$50.40

by Rob Roy Kelly (Author), David Shields (Foreword by)The first and most authoritative history of wood type in the United States is now reissued in paperback. This book tells the complete story of wood type, beginning with the history of wood as a printing material, the development of decorated letters and large letters, and the invention of machinery for mass-producing wood letters. The 19th-century heyday of wood type is explored in great detail, including all aspects of design, manufacture...

Risk Management and FMEA for Product Development, 4th Edition: Your illustrated guide to reducing time-to-market through risk management and FMEA - Paperback

$80.93

by José Campos (Author)A guidebook for product development professionals in technology organizations. A step-by-step guide to creating and managing risks in a development program. Includes an interactive PDF version for global collaboration.Author BiographyJosé Campos, Principal Consultant and Founder, Rapidinnovation José collaborates with B2B technology companies around the world on the methods, tools and cultural shifts to rapidly and consistently deliver superior value to customers. José ...

The Voice of the Customer for Product Development, 4th Edition: Your illustrated guide to obtaining, prioritizing and using customer requirements and - Paperback

$80.93

by Jean-Claude Balland (Author), José Campos (Author)A step-by-step guide for technology professionals who wish to create differentiated value and achieve gross margins. Written and enhanced over the last 30 years by working with development teams around the world.Author BiographyJosé Campos, Principal Consultant and Founder, Rapidinnovation José collaborates with B2B technology companies around the world on the methods, tools and cultural shifts to rapidly and consistently deliver superior v...

On the Trail of Henry Hudson and Our Dutch Heritage Through the Municipal Seals in New York, 1609 to 2009 - Paperback

$28.73

by Marvin W. Bubie (Compiled by)Mankind has always developed symbols that relate to location, nationality, family, and more. Over the centuries in Europe a set of rules developed around heraldry, primarily through rank and privilege, but especially with monarchies and nobility. What happened when people came to America, and there was no monarchy, and essentially no central authority for municipal symbols? What happened is what this book is about. The Hudson River Valley of New York State has ...