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Anime Architecture: Imagined Worlds and Endless Megacities
Anime Architecture presents the most breathtaking environments created by the most important and revered directors and illustrators of Japanese animated films. From futuristic cities of steel to romantic rural locales, the creators of anime have conjured memorable and painstakingly detailed worlds, the influences of which have been felt across cinema, literature, comic books and videogames for decades.This volume offers a peerless survey of these cinematic arenas – including materials from Akira, Ghost in the Shell, Patlabor, Neon Genesis Evangelion and Tekkonkinkreet – through original background paintings, storyboards, drafts, sources of inspiration and film excerpts.
A celebration and resource produced in direct collaboration with the original Japanese production studios, Anime Architecture offers privileged views into the earliest conception stages of iconic scenes, through to their development into finished films. Anyone who has been touched by the beauty and imagination of classic anime will find page after page of revelation and inspiration. Containing the often secretive creative processes of the major anime studios, this enthusiast’s treasure trove will have its significance for future generations of artists, illustrators, architects, designers, videogame makers and dreamers.
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Little Book of Dior: The Story of the Iconic Fashion House: 5 (Little Book of Fashion)
Little Book of Dior is the pocket-sized and beautifully illustrated story of 70 years of opulent fashion.
Christian Dior’s spectacular rise to the upper echelons of the Parisian fashion world is one of the most compelling stories of twentieth-century fashion. Dior’s debut collection in 1947 invented the New Look silhouette and revolutionized the way women dressed, shopped and saw themselves.
Recounting Christian Dior’s early life, the brand’s inception, the triumphs of the couture collections on the catwalk and the red carpet, and the fashion house’s evolution under Christian Dior’s creative direction successors – Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferré, John Galliano, Bill Gaytten, Raf Simons and Maria Grazia Chiuri – Little Book of Dior is a stylish gift for any lover of fashion.
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Different Aspects: The magical memoir from the West End legend – the perfect Christmas gift
UNLOCK THE MAGIC OF THEATRE THIS CHRISTMAS – GO BEHIND THE CURTAIN WITH WEST END LEGEND, MICHAEL BALL IN HIS FIRST MEMOIR‘Love, laughter and tears abound in this warm, entertaining read’ Woman and Home
‘Glittering’ Daily Mail
‘Wonderful’ The Sun
In 1989, a young Michael Ball landed the lead role in the musical Aspects of Love. It was a moment that changed his life forever. It was the first time he worked with legends of the stage like Andrew Lloyd Webber and Trevor Nunn; the show featured his smash hit song,Love Changes Everything, which rode high in the charts for 15 weeks; it was then, also, that he first met his long-term partner Cathy McGowan and battled back against the stage fright that had threatened his career. Over three decades later, Michael returned to a new production of the same show where he made his name, and with a lifetime’s worth of stories to tell.
InDifferent Aspects, Michael takes us backstage inside the making of a West End hit, while also diving back into his memories to share untold anecdotes and explore a glittering career that has made him a household name – from his first stage experiences in Les Misérables and Phantom of the Opera, to delighting and shocking his audiences in equal measure in Hairspray and Sweeney Todd, as well as his chart-topping musical success (and some howlers too!). Exploring Michael’s life, career and relationships alongside the pitfalls and pratfalls of modern theatre, Different Aspects is the story of a life lived on the stage. There will be laughter, tears and an abundance of heart. There’s even some Roger Moore, though, famously, not quite enough.
Take your seats ladies and gentlemen, the lights are dimming, the performance is about to start.
Readers are loving Different Aspects…
‘A very funny, insightful glimpse of the highs and lows of a musical theatre star’
‘If you love Michael Ball, you’ll love this’
‘His story made me smile’
‘Filled with wonderful little stories’
‘Interesting, honest and revealing’
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Advertising: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
How advertising works is not a question that has a simple answer. Advertising is a diverse entity and different campaigns work (or fail to work) in a plethora of different ways. Most advertising persuades people to buy things, but how? And who does it aim to persuade? And how are these decisions made? In this Very Short Introduction Winston Fletcher, an expert with extensive knowledge of advertising from the inside, aims to answer these questions, and in doing so, dispels some of the myths and misunderstandings surrounding the industry.The book contains a short history of advertising and an explanation of how the industry works, and how each of the parties (the advertisers , the media and the agencies) are involved. It considers the extensive spectrum of advertisers and their individual needs. It also looks at the financial side of advertising and asks how advertisers know if they have been successful, or whether the money they have spent has in fact been wasted.
Fletcher concludes with a discussion about the controversial and unacceptable areas of advertising such as advertising products to children and advertising products such as cigarettes and alcohol. He also discusses the benefits of advertising and what the future may hold for the industry.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
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D&AD. The Copy Book
In 1995, the D&AD published a book on the art of writing for advertising. The then best-selling book remains an important reference work today―a bible for creative directors. D&AD and TASCHEN have joined forces to bring you an updated and redesigned edition of the publication. Regarded as the most challenging field in advertising, copywriting is usually left to the most talented professionals―often agency leaders or owners themselves. The book features a work selection and essays by 53 leading professionals in the world, including copywriting superstars such as David Abbott, Lionel Hunt, Steve Hayden, Dan Wieden, Neil French, Mike Lescarbeau, Adrian Holmes, and Barbara Nokes.
The lessons to be learned on these pages will help you create clearer and more persuasive arguments, whether you are writing an inspiring speech, an engaging web banner or a persuasive letter. This is not simply a “must-have” book for people in advertising and marketing, it is also a “should-have” for anyone who needs to involve or influence people, by webpage, on paper, or in person.
About the series
Bibliotheca Universalis ― Compact cultural companions celebrating the eclectic TASCHEN universe!
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Scottish Dance: A celebration of Scottish dancing (Collins Little Books)
The perfect stocking filler for lovers of Scottish Dance.
A perfect introduction to the world of Scottish dance by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, including a short history of Scottish dancing. The book takes you through simple ceilidh moves to more complex formations and set dances, illustrated through diagrams and photos.
Popular traditional dances are featured, such as ‘Dashing White Sergeant’, ‘Eightsome Reel’, ‘Strip the Willow’ and ‘Cumberland Reel’.
This comprehensive collection also contains several lesser known dances such as ‘Flowers of Edinburgh’, ‘Jenny Dang the Weaver’ and ‘La Russe’.
From reels to watlzes and medleys to quadrilles this little book is a celebration of Scottish traditional folk dance at its best.
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Ballroom: A People’s History of Dancing
‘This book is a MUST read for anyone curious and interested in the special origins and developments of Ballroom & Latin American dancing.’ – Marcus Hilton MBE, with Karen Hilton MBE nine times World Professional Ballroom champion
‘A fascinating book. Hilary French tells the history of dance from the very beginning. I learnt a lot and found it immensely interesting and insightful. If you are interested in dance and how we have got to where we are today, this is an essential read. Enjoy!’ – Matthew Cutler, British, UK and World’s Latin champion, Strictly Come Dancing champion and owner, Matico Dance Studio
‘Hilary French’s pioneering book combines social history, economics, fashion, music, dance technique and architecture and design in an engaging mix … it blends scholarship with infectious enthusiasm.’- Professor Sir Christopher Frayling, Cultural Historian, Broadcaster and Former Rector of the Royal College of Art
In the early twentieth century, American ragtime and the Parisian tango fuelled a dancing craze in Britain. Public ballrooms were built throughout the country, providing a glamorous setting for dancing. The new English style, defined in the 1920s and followed by the films of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in the 1930s, ensured that ballroom dancing continued to be the most popular British pastime until the 1960s, rivalled only by cinema.
This book explores the vibrant history of ballroom and Latin dancing: the dances, lavish venues, competitions and influential instructors. It also traces the decline of couple dancing and its resurgence in recent years with the hugely popular TV shows Strictly Come Dancing and Dancing with the Stars.Read more
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Sonic the Hedgehog Encyclo-speed-ia: 30 Years of Sonic the Hedgehog
Celebrate Sonic the Hedgehog’s 30th anniversary with a full-color hardcover historical retrospective that explores nearly every one of the blue speedster’s video game appearances!
Dive deep into the extensive lore and exhaustive detail of each game in Sonic’s ever-expanding universe – from the beloved SEGA Genesis to the most bleeding-edge video game consoles. This tome leaves no stone unturned, showcasing in-depth looks at the characters, settings, and stories from each exciting installment! Dark Horse Books and SEGA present the Sonic the Hedgehog Encyclo-Speed-ia – a must-have volume for any fan of Sonic, young or old!
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How Turner Painted: Materials & Techniques
This authoritative visual guide to the artistic materials and painting techniques of J. M. W. Turner brings to life the skills of one of the world’s greatest artists. Details of his watercolours and oil paintings, usually only available to small numbers of museum professionals, and an experienced artist’s recreation of his core painting processes, combine with in-depth research into Turner’s use of new materials to give unique insights into his creative processes.How Turner Painted brings new research and understanding to the subject since the publication of the author’s earlier book Turner’s Painting Techniques (1993). Joyce Townsend, senior conservation scientist at Tate, which houses the majority of Turner’s work and is a centre of expertise on the artist, has revisited, updated and continued the examination of his innovative use of materials and early adoption of new colours. Comparisons are drawn across oil painting and watercolour to illustrate how Turner built up an image, and what his numerous unfinished works can tell us about his working methods. With a foreword by art historian Nicola Moorby and a chapter contributed by artist Tony Smibert, the book will coincide with two major new exhibitions planned for 2020, at Tate Britain and at the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery in Tasmania.
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Amazing Dinosaurs: Coloring book for adults with dinosaurs with ornaments. Prehistoric Animals World
A relaxing coloring book for everyone with amazing dinosaurs.
The 50 largest predators from the wonderful world of the dinosaur age. This coloring book will take you to the exciting world of great prehistoric animals.- Originality: All pictures were drawn by hand. By letting our imagination run wild, we have created a wonderful world of amazing dinosaurs. Coloring dinosaurs in ornament allows you to travel to the wonderful, forgotten world of large predators.
- Quality: Each project has been refined with attention to the smallest details, which ensures a very high quality of workmanship and gives many opportunities to play with colors.
- One-sided pages: Each image is placed on a separate page to reduce the problem of color bleed-through. This solution is also perfect when you want to hang a picture on the wall or give it as a gift.
- Relax: Coloring is a great way to get away from any problems and enter the world of relaxing colors.
- Creativity: Coloring improves creativity and concentration leading to new original ideas.
- A great gift: A coloring book is a great gift for anyone and any occasion as it relaxes you, boosts your confidence and stimulates creativity.
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Things I Want To Say At Work But Can’t: Swear Word Coloring Book for Adults: A Funny Adult Coloring Book for Stress Relief and Relaxation: Swear Word Adult Coloring Book for…
A Funny Swear Word Coloring Book for Adults Stress Relief and RelaxationThe Swear Word Coloring Book has been prepared with the collaboration of different illustrators and comedians to let you spend your time in the funniest way. If you like cuss coloring books and you want to get fun every day, you will love this book. The Swear Word adult coloring book is the perfect stress reliever when you’re fed up and want to vent and relax.
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Special Features Of This Book:
.- 30+ unique coloring pages
- Single-sided coloring page helps to prevent bleed-through
- Perfect for all coloring and paint mediums
- Suitable for All Skill Levels
- Large format 8.5″ x 11.0″ (21.59cm x 27.94cm) pages
- Makes a perfect gift for all occasions
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Millennium Falcon Manual: 1977 Onwards (Modified YT-1300 Corellian Freighter) (Owners Workshop Manual): Modified Corellian Freighter
The Millennium Falcon gets the Haynes treatment! This is a Haynes Manual based on the Millennium Falcon, the iconic spaceship piloted by Han Solo and Chewbacca in the original trilogy of Star Wars films. Using brand-new, full-colour cutaways, together with other art and photographs, this manual provides the most thorough technical description of the Millennium Falcon available, making it essential reading for all Star Wars fans.
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Harry Styles: and the clothes he wears (the clothes they wear)
- Stunning images of global phenomenon Harry Styles
- Revealing fashion insights in the first book in the clothes they wear series
- Elegant hardback presentation including real cloth cover
- The perfect present for fans and fashionistas
“I’m incredibly lucky to have an environment where I feel comfortable being myself.” – Harry Styles.
Stepping bravely into the cyclone of 21st-century fashions, Harry Styles is more than weathering the storm. Whether he’s breaking the internet with his $7.99 frog-eyed yellow bucket hat or a pair of black fishnets, or fronting cult magazine The Beauty Papers, as he did in March 2021, Hazza’s sparkle knows no boundaries.
Gucci met Styles in 2014, and there was instant chemistry. According to designer Alessandro Michele, Harry is ‘a young Greek God with the attitude of James Dean and a little bit of Mick Jagger’ – and that effortless superstardom certainly radiates from the photos in this collection, which document the heart of Harry’s wardrobe, both on-stage and off.
Part fashion history lesson, pulling references from the rock and roll greats of the past, and part innovation, Harry’s style pays homage to Kurt Cobain and Marc Bolan, Prince and Little Richard, while developing into something authentic and entirely his own. This chic book fizzles with facts about Harry’s styling choices, presenting the star’s most revered looks alongside pictures that trace the roots of each design. With quotes from key designers, this is the perfect gift for any fan.
Reviews:
“Harry Styles fans unite: this epic book takes a look at the Watermelon Sugar singer’s epic outfits to date through 100 fabulous photographs – also paying homage to the idols who have influenced his sartorial taste. A great gifts for teens who love Harry” – Glamour UK
“Have the best-dressed coffee table by adorning it with this book filled with photos of THE best-dressed man.” – Seventeen Magazine
“With over 100 photos and references to pop idols that have inspired some of Styles’s looks, Harry Styles: And the Clothes he Wears takes readers on a deep dive into the artist’s closet.” – Bella Magazine
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How to Make Outdoor & Garden Furniture: Instructions for Tables, Chairs, Planters, Trellises & More from the Experts at American Woodworker (Fox Chapel Publishing) 22 Decorative…
Enjoy outdoor living to the fullest!
- 22 well-designed projects include tables, patio bars, benches, chairs, and ornamental trellises & planters
- Step-by-step color photographs, detailed working drawings, and materials lists
- Technical advice on finishes and varnishes
- Range of projects—some can be completed in a few hours, others in a few weekends
How to Make Outdoor & Garden Furniture offers 22 DIY projects for both novice and experienced woodworkers. The experts at American Woodworker provide complete plans, instructions, and guidance for building great-looking pieces that will beautify your outdoor space.
Alongside these functional and decorative furniture projects, you’ll find over 500 superb step-by-step photographs and excellent working drawings and exploded views that help ensure success. Expert advice on finishing and varnishing ensures your durable wooden furniture will stand up to the elements for years to come.
The time to complete each project ranges from a few hours to a couple of weekends, making this book an ideal resource for transforming your backyard, patio, garden, or deck!
Stylish, well-designed outdoor furniture is the crowning beauty of a charming property. Enhance your outdoor lifestyle with sturdy, attractive furniture! From Adirondack chairs, patio bars, and picnic tables to showcase Victorian trellises and planters, the attractive pieces inside How to Make Outdoor and Garden Furniture will beautify your outdoor décor.
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Introduction to Architecture
A survey of the built environment distills the work of legendary author and illustrator Francis D. K. Ching into a single volumeIntroduction to Architecture presents the essential texts and drawings of Francis D. K. Ching for those new to architecture and design. With his typical highly graphic approach, this is the first introductory text from Ching that surveys the design of spaces, buildings, and cities. In an easy to understand format, readers will explore the histories and theories of architecture, design elements and process, and the technical aspects of the contemporary profession of architecture.
The book explains the experience and practice of architecture and allied disciplines for future professionals, while those who love the beauty of architecture drawing will delight in the gorgeous illustrations included.
- Overview of the issues and practices of architecture in an all-in-one introductory text
- Includes new chapters and introductory essays by James Eckler, and features more than 1,000 drawings throughout
- Professor Ching is the bestselling author of numerous books on architecture and design, all published by Wiley; his works have been translated into 16 languages and are regarded as classics for their renowned graphical presentation
For those pursuing a career in architecture or anyone who loves architectural design and drawing, Introduction to Architecture presents a beautifully illustrated and comprehensive guide to the subject.
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Victorian Ladies Coloring Book: Fashion Victorian Coloring Book Grayscale For Adults Relaxation
Dive into the world of the Victorian era with Victorian Ladies Coloring Book for adults. This exquisitely crafted book unveils the fascinating world of Victorian ladies and victorian fashion styles.Each page transports you back in time to the era of Victorian, presenting detailed illustrations inspired by Victorian fashion. From corset-clad ladies and voluminous gowns to intricate hairstyles and extravagant hats, the book is teeming with exquisite patterns and designs waiting to be brought to life by your color palette.
Victorian Ladies Coloring Book Features:
- 50++ Beautiful illustrations of Victorian ladies
- Single side printed for easy tear-out and display and to prevent bleeding of the colors.
- Large 8.5 x 11-inch pages
- Perfect for who love Victorian fashion!
Whether you are a history buff, a fashion enthusiast, or simply a lover of coloring, Victorian Ladies Coloring Book for adults promises hours of creative enjoyment and relaxation. Let your imagination wander through the grand hallways of history, as you color your way through the intricate and elegant world of Victorian fashion.
★ A beautiful and unique gift for your Victorian fashion lover! So if you loves Victorian fashion then order your copy today. ★
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Female Transport
DramaSteve Gooch.
Charcters: 4 male, 6 female
Interior Set
This stark, hard hitting drama is an account of the political education of six women convicted of petty crimes in 19th century London and sentence to be transported to a life of hard labor in Britain’s overseas penal colony (present day Australia). During the 6 month voyage they are kept in a cramped cell below deck where they learn certain truths about society. Foremost among these is they have been condemne
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NCFE Level 1/2 Technical Award in Business and Enterprise Second Edition
This Student Textbook is:
– Comprehensive – gain in-depth knowledge of each content area with clear explanations of every concept and topic and easy-to-follow chapters.
– Accessible, reliable and trusted – structured to match the specification and provide you with the information you need to build knowledge, understanding and skills.
– Designed to support you – boost your confidence when tackling the internal non-examined and external examined assessments with plenty of activities to test and consolidate knowledge.
– Your go-to guide – expert authors have carefully designed tasks and activities to build your skillset in order to aid progression and questions to assess understanding.Read more
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Daily Technical Studies for Piano
(Music Sales America). A volume of daily technical exercises to improve piano playing and technique. Includes an insert of modulatory examples.Read more
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Bromoil: A Foundation Course
Learn the Bromoil process in step-by-step detail. The process is not difficult, no elaborate tools or materials are required. Chapters include: bleaching, tanning and advanced inking techniques.Read more
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Fashion Photography 101: A Complete Course for the New Fashion Photographers
Professional and photographic expertise open the world of fashion shooting. Fashion photography is one of the most appealing markets for any new photographer, but also one of the most challenging, combining as it does a whole group of disciplines, from the more obvious wardrobe to a number of more technical makeup and editing roles. With digital technology and good planning, however, you can tackle as many of these as you please, and offer the best possible service to your client, whether thats an international magazine taking your career to the next level, or a friend needing to look good on Facebook. This book will teach you everything there is to know about fashion photography in the digital age, including the roles of the whole creative team, making it the only book youll ever need, whether youre taking your first ever shot, working with a pro model for the first time, or taking on major clients.Read more
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Acoustic Guitar Handbook Grade 3 from 2019
This book is part of a series that forms an expertly structured and comprehensive method of studying acoustic guitar. The book covers all the material needed for an LCM examination in Acoustic Guitar, enabling you to study for an internationally recognised qualification. However, even if you do not intend to take an exam, this book will help you achieve your full potential as a guitarist by developing all aspects of your playing in a structured way.Read more
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Trinity College London Violin Exam Pieces From 2020: Grade 5
This book contains a selection of eight pieces for Trinity Violin Grade 5 exams from 2020, carefully chosen, graded and edited by a panel of experts. Encompassing a wide range of styles and including accompanied and unaccompanied pieces at every grade and duets up to Grade 3, this progressive series provides a wealth of engaging repertoire for any violin player. CD available separately, or stream or purchase audio from Amazon, Google Play, iTunes, Spotify and other platforms.
Note: As of April 2023, Trinity’s Strings 2020-2023 Syllabus will no longer operate with an end date. Therefore, Trinity’s Violin Exam Pieces 2020-2023 books will be valid indefinitely (subject to copyright) and any planned updates will be announced at least 12 months in advance. Trinity will be gradually amending the covers on these books upon reprint to ‘from 2020’, however there are books in circulation with the previous date range. In those cases, the change to syllabus arrangements overrides the dates printed on the cover of the book.
Contents:
Allegro (final movt from Sonata no. 3 in C)
Perpetuo mobile (no. 6 from Little Suite)
Berceuse
Tico-tico no fuba
(Somewhere) Over the Rainbow
Arioso
Scottish Fantasy
Character Study no. 6 (theme and variations 1 and 2 only)
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Goth: A History
Goth is an entertaining and evocative personal history of Goth music and culture, told by a true insider. Lol Tolhurst explores the godfathers of goth who established the genre’s roots – THE CURE, which he co-founded with Robert Smith, contemporaries SIOUXSIE AND THE BANSHEES, BAUHAUS, JOY DIVISION – plus many more great bands that offered a place of refuge for the misfits of the 80s and ever since.
Lol offers a fascinating deep dive into the movers and shakers of goth, imbued with his personal memories as well as those of fellow musicians, magicians and artists who make goth such an inevitable and enduring movement. Along the way he examines acts such as DEPECHE MODE and COCTEAU TWINS who helped the darkness expand. Finally, Tolhurst examines the legacy of goth music, and shows how its influence can still be seen to this day across music, film, TV, visual arts and social media.
As thoughtful and thorough as it is utterly bewitching, Goth is a timeless testament to why Goth matters – and why it always will.
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Art U Need: My Part in the Public Art Revolution
Artist Bob and Roberta Smith was appointed by Commissions East to oversee a project in which five artists were commissioned to create site-specific projects to transform open spaces in South Essex. ‘Art U Need: My Part in the Public Art Revolution’ is an intimate account of this project, written in diary form. With sensitivity, candour and a great deal of humour, Bob Smith, and his alter ego, Roberta, ponders the nature and place of public art in today’s world. ‘Art U Need’ is a refreshing addition to the art debate, providing a unique insight into the workings of the artist’s mind. Through his remarkably honest approach Bob and Roberta Smith manages to encapsulate the larger issues surrounding the roles of funding bodies, self-expression and, of course, the public, in public art today. Charming and accessibly written, ‘Art U Need’ will appeal to young artists, students and the world of public art equally. Through his musings and arguments with his alter-ego Roberta, Smith allows the reader a glimpse into the artist’s life and mind, and a fascinating observation of the world of public art today that is illuminating, honest and light-hearted.Read more
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Starfield: The Official Constellation Journal
Designed for wanderers, this beautifully crafted journal is inspired by the rich, immersive, and compelling universe of Starfield, a new world from the critically acclaimed video game publisher Bethesda Game Studios. Memorialize your most valuable ideas as you embark on an epic journey to answer humanity’s greatest mystery.Log your thrilling endeavors as a Constellation spacefarer with this finely crafted journal, featuring the iconic insignia and artwork from the newest universe in 25 years from Bethesda Game Studios.
LASTING QUALITY: Features sturdy construction, sewn “lay-flat” binding, and high-quality heavy stock paper
192 RULED PAGES: Lined pages throughout provide plenty of room for notes, plans, and inspiration
RIBBON MARKER & ELASTIC CLOSURE: Bookmark and elastic closure keep your thoughts private and easy to revisit
CONVENIENT SIZE: This 5.25 x 8.25-inch journal fits perfectly in your bag, backpack, or spacesuit.
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The Gift of Calm | Adult Coloring Book: Black Background Pages of Stress Relieving Flowers, Landscapes, Patterns, Fantasy, Christmas, Nature | … 50+ Intricate Designs (Adult…
Treat yourself, loved ones, and friends to a calming and imaginative experience with our captivating adult coloring book!
“The Gift of Calm” Adult Coloring Book offers:
- Over 50 intricate designs with detailed line art on a black background that feature beautiful flowers, nature scenes, fantasy illustrations, decorative patterns, and more.
- “This Coloring Book Belongs To” page can be personalized if giving as a gift.
- For this coloring book it is recommended to use coloring pencils, oil-based coloring pencils, wax-based colored pencils, water-based markers, and light felt tip pens.
- If using gel pens, thick felt tips such as some brush pens or alcohol markers, for example, place a piece of paper or card stock behind to avoid any bleed onto the next page.
- Single-sided pages with black/gray pattern on the reverse to minimize bleed-through.
- 116 pages in total and sized at 8.5 x 11 inches (US A4).
The black background of each illustration creates a stunning contrast with the vivid colors that will bring the pictures to life, allowing intermediate and advanced colorists to experiment with various techniques and styles to create their own masterpieces.
Indulge in a much-needed moment of tranquility and let your creativity run wild.
Perfect for adults, women, and teen girls, this book is a must-have for those seeking stress relief and a way to take coloring to the next level. Get your copy now and discover the ultimate relaxation and calmness!
Please note that this coloring book is printed and distributed via Amazon, so if there are any problems regarding the printing or delivery, please contact Amazon directly.
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Sketch book: Large Blank Sketchbook for Kids, Teens and Adults. Perfect for Drawing, Sketching and Creative Doodling. (8.5″ x 11″, 114pages), (Notebook, Workbook, Handbook,…
Limmited Time Price Discount !!! (Regular Price $7.99?)
Hight quality sketchbook perfect for Girls, Boys, Teens and Adults who love to create
Specifications:
- ¦ Matte cover with premium design
- ¦ Large Size (8,5″ x 11″)
- ¦ Best quality blank, white paper
- ¦ 114 pages
Perfect for a gift.
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Sketching for Animation: Developing Ideas, Characters and Layouts in Your Sketchbook (Required Reading Range)
Drawing and sketching are central to the art of animation and can be crucial tools in designing and developing original stories, characters and layouts. Sketching for Animation offers a wealth of examples, exercises and tips from an army of professional animators to help you develop essential sketching, technical drawing and ideation techniques. With interviews and in-depth case studies from some of today’s leading animators, including Bill Plympton, Glen Keane, Tori Davis and John Canemaker, this is a unique guide to turning your sketchbook – the world’s cheapest, most portable pre-visualisation tool – into your own personal animation armory.Read more
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Art of Haikyu!!: Endings and Beginnings (The Art of Haikyu!!)
A deluxe art book showcasing Haruichi Furudate’s incredible artwork from the hit manga series Haikyu!!Ever since he saw the legendary player known as “the Little Giant” compete at the national volleyball finals, Shoyo Hinata has been aiming to be the best volleyball player ever! Who says you need to be tall to play volleyball when you can jump higher than anyone else?
The Art of Haikyu!! collects the dynamic and lush color art from the hit manga series, including chapter title pages, illustrations, bonus sketches, and more from creator Haruichi Furudate!
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The Art of Kumiko: Learn to Make Beautiful Panels by Hand
Kumiko is a delicate and sophisticated art created by assembling small wooden pieces into beautiful patterns, and Matt Kenney’s latest book offers step-by-step instructions for 10 patterns, with a level of detail that cannot be found in print elsewhere.
Also included are cutting diagrams for several original decorative wall panels that make use of the patterns taught in the book. In The Art of Kumiko you’ll learn Kenney’s methods for making Kumiko, which combine the accuracy and efficiency of modern woodworking equipment with the precision of hand tools to create beautiful pieces. You’ll also learn how to incorporate Kumiko in both furniture designs and as stand-alone framed panels that pay homage to this centuries-old craft.
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Harry Potter: Official Christmas Cookbook (Official Harry Potter Cookbooks)
Celebrate Christmas like Harry, Ron, and Hermione with over 50 recipes inspired by festive celebrations in the Harry Potter films!
Filled with ideas to inspire feasts for every occasion, this cookbook includes recipes ranging from Professor Sprout’s Superior Sprouts; Weasley Sweater Focaccia; and the Great Hall Floating Candle Cake to make sure you’re covered from starter to dessert. It even features drinks to conclude every gathering – both boozy and alcohol-free options to suit the needs of every attendee.
The Harry Potter: Official Christmas Cookbook features full colour photography of your favourite moments and characters from the acclaimed film franchise, step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure every cook – advanced and novice – makes magic in the kitchen.
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Yves Klein
In the mid-1950s, Yves Klein (1928–1962) declared that “a new world calls for a new man.” With his idiosyncratic style and huge charisma, this bold artist would go on to pursue a brief but bountiful career, producing more than 1,000 paintings over seven years in an oeuvre now considered a mainstay of postwar modernism.
Klein made his name above all with his large monochrome canvases in his own patented hue of blue. International Klein Blue (IKB), composed of pure pigment and binding medium, is at once rich and luminous, evocative and decorative, and was conceived by Klein as a means of evoking the immateriality and infinitude of the world. The works of this “Blue Revolution” seem to draw us into another dimension, as if hypnotized by a perfect summer sky. Klein was also renowned for his deployment of “living brushes,” in which naked women, daubed in International Klein Blue, would make imprints of their bodies on large sheets of paper.
This Basic Art introduction presents key Klein works to introduce an artist who was at once a showman, inventor, and pioneer of performance art. With page after page of the ever-alluring International Klein Blue, it is both an essential guide to a modern art master and a meditation on the unique effects of a single color.
About the series
Born back in 1985, the Basic Art Series has evolved into the best-selling art book collection ever published. Each book in TASCHEN’s Basic Art series features:
a detailed chronological summary of the life and oeuvre of the artist, covering his or her cultural and historical importance
a concise biography
approximately 100 illustrations with explanatory captions
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Basics Advertising 01: Copywriting
This title is the first in the “Basics Advertising” series, which follows on from the successful “The Fundamentals of Creative Advertising”. It highlights the importance of being able to think both verbally and visually by conveying the idea that creative ad concepts, with their combination of words and images, often arise as a result of collaborative efforts between both the conceptual copywriter and designers or art director. Subjects covered include: how to generate ideas, improving and mastering your language skills and how to create effective advertising copy. The book also features a chapter on ‘Advertising around the World’, which highlights the increasing dominance of English as an international language of commerce and marketing. This title is suitable for first and second year undergraduate students of advertising and marketing courses, all students needing to understand the basic concepts of the discipline before moving into more specific areas of advertising, and practising conceptual copywriters.Read more
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Bass Guitar For Dummies, 3rd Edition (For Dummies (Music))
Way more than just the bass-ics
Whatever you’re playing―funk, soul, rock, blues, country―the bass is the heart of the band. Bassists provide a crucial part of driving force and funky framework that other members of any and work off. From John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin, to “The Pixies’’ Kim Deal, to James Brown’s favored bassist, Jimmy Nolan, bass players have made big names for themselves and commanded respect throughout music history.
In Bass Guitar For Dummies, Patrick Pfeiffer―who coached U2’s Adam Clayton, among others―is your friendly guide to laying down the low end. Starting from the beginning with what bass and accessories to buy, the book shows you everything from how to hold and position your instrument to how to read music and understand chords. You’ll develop your skills step-by-step until you’re confident playing your own solos and fills.
- Sharpen skills with instructional audio and video
- Discipline your play with exercises
- Understand chords, scales, and octaves
- Care for your instrument
Whether you’re new to the bass or already well into the groove, Bass Guitar For Dummies gives you the thorough balance of theory and practice that distinguishes the titanic Hall of Famer from the just so-so.
P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, you’re probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Bass Guitar For Dummies (9781118748800). The book you see here shouldn’t be considered a new or updated product. But if you’re in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. We’re always writing about new topics!
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Architecture For Dummies
* Just the essential information for readers on the go who want to understand architecture.
* Covers the highlights of architectural history, from the Great Pyramids to Frank Gehry’s Guggenheim museum in Bilbao.
* Explains how to look at a building and appreciate it. Explains when a building’s a building and when it’s art.
* Part of Tens includes: Ten Great Architectural Masterpieces, Ten Biggest Architectural and Engineering Failures, Ten of the Most Interesting Architects Working Today-and more.Read more
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Music Theory For Dummies, 4th Edition
Tune in to how music really works
Whether you’re a student, a performer, or simply a fan, this book makes music theory easy, providing you with a friendly guide to the concepts, artistry, and technical mastery that underlie the production of great music. You’ll quickly become fluent in the fundamentals of knocking out beats, reading scores, and anticipating where a piece should go, giving you a deeper perspective on the works of others ― and bringing an extra dimension to your own.
Tracking to a typical college-level course, Music Theory For Dummies breaks difficult concepts down to manageable chunks and takes into account every aspect of musical production and appreciation ― from the fundamentals of notes and scales to the complexities of expression and instrument tone color. It also examines the latest teaching techniques ― all the more important as the study of music, now shown to provide cognitive and learning benefits for both children and adults, becomes more prevalent at all levels.
- Master major and minor scales, intervals, pitches, and clefs
- Understand basic notation, time signals, tempo, dynamics, and navigation
- Employ melodies, chords, progressions, and phrases to form music
- Compose harmonies and accompanying melodies for voice and instruments
Wherever you want to go musically ― as a writer or performer, or just as someone who wants to enjoy music to its fullest ― this approachable guide gives you everything you need to hear!
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Destination Dancefloor: A Global Atlas of Dance Music and Club Culture From London to Tokyo, Chicago to Berlin and Beyond
Travel the world exploring the cities that have influenced dance music and DJ culture and discovering the cutting-edge scenes taking club culture in new directions.
Featuring incredible photography, insider recommendations, and some of the biggest names in dance music, Destination Dancefloor reveals how DJ culture swept the globe and 40 cities where you can immerse yourself in the best electronic music culture has to offer.
Whether you want to know more about the start of house music in Chicago, the club that started Berlin on the road to becoming the global epicentre of club culture, the French Touch scene in Paris that influenced the early years of Daft Punk, why Ibiza became the world’s summer party destination of choice, or are looking for new destinations to add to your own clubbing bucket list, this unique book leans on Mixmag’s position and expertise as one of the foremost names in club culture to present an overview of global dance music, making it a must-read for all clubbers, past, present, and future. See you on the dancefloor.
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Take One Fish: The New School of Scale-to-Tail Cooking and Eating
SHORTLISTED FOR THE FORTNUM & MASON FOOD AND DRINK AWARDS 2022
Selected for Jamie Oliver’s Cookbook Club
Forget everything you thought you knew about fish cookery with Take One Fish. There are no rules when it comes to cooking fish according to James Beard award winning chef Josh Niland, only an endless world of possibilities. With 60 mind-blowing recipes from just 15 global varieties of fish, this cookbook will take you on a gustatory journey – from elaborate to easy, small to large and – always – scale to tail.
Josh’s multi award-winning and bestselling book, The Whole Fish Cookbook, revealed the blueprint for a new and unprecedented kind of fish cookery. In this latest book, Josh continues to open our eyes to the potential of fish in the kitchen, starting from the moment we take our fish home and unpack it – yes that’s right: bring it home, take it out of the plastic, let it breathe uncovered in your fridge. Then you are ready.
With flair, colour and bucket loads of flavour, Take One Fish unpacks each of Josh’s 15 fish to reveal their true culinary potential, from swordfish cotoletta to pot au feu, to tuna mapo tofu to an ethereal raw flounder. Celebrate the drips, crunchy bits, burnt edges and imperfections that are so central to Josh’s mission – to get more people having fun with fish ingenuity every day.
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Voice And The Actor
Voice and the Actor is the first classic work by Cicely Berry, Voice Director of the Royal Shakespear Company and world-famous voice teacher. Encapsulating her renowned method of teaching voice production, the exercises in this straightforward, no-nonsense guide will develop relaxation, breathing and muscular control – without which no actor or speaker can achieve their full potential.
Illustrated with passages used in Cicely Berry’s own teaching, Voice and the Actor is the essential first step towards speaking a text with truth and meaning. Inspiring and practical, her words will be a revelation for beginner and professional alike.
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