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David Hockney. My Window
When David Hockney discovered the iPhone as an artistic medium, it opened up entirely new possibilities for his art. He made his first digital drawings in spring 2009, describing the morning landscape in broad lines and dazzling colors directly on a display that offered subtle hues as unmixed expressions of pure light. Then in 2010, Hockney started working with an iPad, and the larger screen expanded his artistic repertoire and enabled an even more complex interplay of color, light, and line.
Each image in this book captures a fleeting moment seen through a window in Hockney’s Yorkshire home: from vibrant sunrise and lilac morning sky to peaceful night-time impressions or the sudden arrival of spring. Fascinating details reveal drops on window panes, distant lights in the night, reflections on vases or an abundance of varied window-sill vegetation. In 120 drawings made between 2009 and 2012, selected and arranged by the artist himself, we experience the passage of time through the eyes of David Hockney.
This artist’s book, which first appeared in an exclusive signed edition, now returns as an unlimited run, whose still generous XL format presents Hockney’s impressions in brilliant resolution. So now is the perfect occasion to heed the advice of the Times critic regarding this book: “If you would like to be given a bouquet by David Hockney, here is your chance.”
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The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild – Creating a Champion Hero’s Edition
Dark Horse honors Link, the chosen hero, with the Hero’s Edition of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild–Creating a Champion.
This deluxe slipcase edition features the royal blue worn by the Hylian Champion and includes the Creating a Champion art book with an exclusive cover, a map of Hyrule printed on cloth, an art print of the Champions’ photo Link hangs in his Hateno home, and a beautiful glass replica of a spirit orb. Bring light back to Hyrule with the Hero’s Edition!
The Creating a Champion art book is the ultimate companion to the award-winning video game The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and includes material from its DLC packs. Witness the making of a champion!
This book features:
* Nearly 50 pages of sketches and official illustrations from Takumi Wada
* 296 Pages of design artwork and commentary about the making of the game from creators
* 55 Page historical section that divulges an in-depth history of the Hyrule of Breath of the Wild.
* Interviews with key members of the development team including Hidemaro Fujibayashi, Satoru Takizawa, Takumi Wada, and Eiji Aonuma
Make sure to check out the other installments in this unparalleled collection of historical information on The Legend of Zelda franchise with the New York Times bestselling The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia, The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts, and The Legend of Zelda: Encyclopedia which detail the first 30 years of this historic video game franchise!
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The Art of the Last of Us Part II Deluxe Edition
Follow Ellie’s profound and harrowing journey of vengeance through an exhaustive collection of original art and intimate creator commentary in the full-color hardcover volume: The Art of The Last of Us Part II.Created in collaboration between Dark Horse Books and the developers at Naughty Dog, The Art of The Last of Us Part II offers extensive insights into the making of the long-awaited sequel to the award-winning The Last of Us.
This limited edition also features an exclusive cover and slipcase, as well as a gallery-quality lithograph!
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Final Fantasy VII Remake: Material Ultimania Plus
The second Material Ultimania volume created for Final Fantasy VII Remake, this deluxe, hardcover book is a must-have for Final Fantasy VII fans and anyone interested in how top-tier video games are made. Packed with art and visual reference materials, Material Ultimania Plus presents a comprehensive collection of assets created during the development of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, including FF7R EPISODE INTERmission. In addition to CG art and illustrations of characters, enemies, locations, and more, this volume offers a Q &A interview with director Motomu Toriyama, voice acting scripts, scenario strategies, and other planning material, all accompanied by commentary from the development staff. This full-color, jacketed, hardcover book offers a wealth of insight into the making of one the most beloved RPGs of all time.Read more
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The Art of the Last of Us Part II
Follow Ellie’s profound and harrowing journey of vengeance through an exhaustive collection of original art and intimate creator commentary in the full-color hardcover volume: The Art of The Last of Us Part II.Created in collaboration between Dark Horse Books and the developers at Naughty Dog, The Art of The Last of Us Part II offers extensive insights into the making of the long-awaited sequel to the award-winning The Last of Us.
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Halo Encyclopedia
The universe of Halo is remarkably vast in scale and astonishingly elaborate in detail, telling rich stories filled with bold characters, breathtaking worlds, and thrilling conflicts. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Halo, Dark Horse and 343 Industries have teamed up to deliver the most definitive guide to the universe thus far. Spanning over a hundred millennia and encompassing over a hundred thousand light years, the Halo Encyclopedia captures two decades of storytelling with stunning, never-before-seen art and the most detailed exploration of the universe’s many characters, worlds, and technologies to have ever been created.Read more
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The Art of Super Mario Odyssey
Take a globetrotting journey all over the world – and beyond! – with this companion art book to the hit video game for the Nintendo Switch(TM) system! In October of 2017, Super Mario Odyssey(TM) took the gaming world by storm. Now, discover the art and expertise that went into creating one of Nintendo’s best-loved games! This full-colour hardcover volume clocks in at 368 pages and features concept art, preliminary sketches, and notes from the development team, plus insight into some early ideas that didn’t make it into the game itself! Explore the world of Super Mario Odyssey from every angle, including screen shots, marketing material, and more, to fully appreciate this captivating adventure.Read more
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The Art of Ghost of Tsushima
A beautifully realized tome inspired by traditional Japanese aesthetics and featuring art from the delicately crafted video game from Sucker Punch Productions. Dark Horse Books and Sucker Punch Productions are honored to present The Art of Ghost of Tsushima. Explore a unique and intimate look at the Tsushima Islands–all collected into a gorgeous, ornately designed art book.Step into the role of Tsushima Island’s last samurai, instilling fear and fighting back against the Mongolian invasion of Japan in the open-world adventure, Ghost of Tsushima. This volume vividly showcases every detail of the vast and exotic locale, featuring elegant illustrations of dynamic characters, spirited landscapes, and diagrams of Samurai sword-fighting techniques, along with a look at storyboards and renders from the most intense, eloquent, and expressive cinematic moments of the game.
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Elden Ring Official Strategy Guide, Vol. 2: Shards of the Shattering (Books of Knowledge)
This second volume of Future Press’ Elden Ring – Books of Knowledge is dedicated to the many creatures that inhabit the game’s world and the arsenal of armaments you can acquire to deal with them. Every enemy and boss you’ll encounter and every armament you can find is presented with artwork and stats in a beautifully designed, premium hardcover volume.
Learning to Fight
The first chapter provides an in-depth battle primer, fully explaining all of the combat-related gameplay elements. If you want to know exactly how every aspect of the game’s combat works, look no further; we’ll show you how to excel with any play style.
The Bestiary
The Lands Between is teeming with all manner of beasts, and we don’t spare a single page dissecting and analysing them here. We present thoroughly tested combat strategies that don’t require specific items or skills and account for every play style. Learn how to overcome even the toughest of foes, from the lowliest of wretches to the Shardbearers themselves.
The Armaments
Elden Ring features an unparalleled selection of weapons, spells, armor and special abilities to experiment with― the variety on offer is dazzling. We catalogue all of them in an easy to reference format with complete stats for all upgrade levels to make working on builds a pleasure.
The Complete Package
As with Volume I, this book is designed to chronicle everything about Elden Ring and be an impeccable source of reference. Easy to pick up and read, even those who’ve already played through the game should find it full of fascinating insights. With that in mind, Volume II also includes an exclusive interview with Elden Ring’s Director, Hidetaka Miyazaki.
Premium Production
This hardcover book is manufactured using the finest papers and most durable binding process befitting of a true collector’s piece. It comes with four carefully selected art prints and a bookmark ribbon for ease of reference.
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Elden Ring Official Strategy Guide, Vol. 2: Shards of the Shattering (Books of Knowledge)
This second volume of Future Press’ Elden Ring – Books of Knowledge is dedicated to the many creatures that inhabit the game’s world and the arsenal of armaments you can acquire to deal with them. Every enemy and boss you’ll encounter and every armament you can find is presented with artwork and stats in a beautifully designed, premium hardcover volume.
Learning to Fight
The first chapter provides an in-depth battle primer, fully explaining all of the combat-related gameplay elements. If you want to know exactly how every aspect of the game’s combat works, look no further; we’ll show you how to excel with any play style.
The Bestiary
The Lands Between is teeming with all manner of beasts, and we don’t spare a single page dissecting and analysing them here. We present thoroughly tested combat strategies that don’t require specific items or skills and account for every play style. Learn how to overcome even the toughest of foes, from the lowliest of wretches to the Shardbearers themselves.
The Armaments
Elden Ring features an unparalleled selection of weapons, spells, armor and special abilities to experiment with― the variety on offer is dazzling. We catalogue all of them in an easy to reference format with complete stats for all upgrade levels to make working on builds a pleasure.
The Complete Package
As with Volume I, this book is designed to chronicle everything about Elden Ring and be an impeccable source of reference. Easy to pick up and read, even those who’ve already played through the game should find it full of fascinating insights. With that in mind, Volume II also includes an exclusive interview with Elden Ring’s Director, Hidetaka Miyazaki.
Premium Production
This hardcover book is manufactured using the finest papers and most durable binding process befitting of a true collector’s piece. It comes with four carefully selected art prints and a bookmark ribbon for ease of reference.
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Armored Core VI Pilot’s Manual (Official Game Guide)
Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon — Official Pilot’s Manual
Uncover the Mysteries of Rubicon 3Even when piloting an Armored Core, Rubicon 3 is a deadly, unforgiving environment. Corporate exploitation and local resistance have transformed the planet into a patchwork of contaminated warzones―if you want to see all sides of this conflict, you’ll need some help navigating both Rubicon itself and the web of subterfuge that obscures the planet’s key players and factions.
Continuing our close partnership with FromSoftware, Future Press is proud to present the Official Game Guide for Armored Core VI, a premium 432-page hardback collector’s edition. This is an uncompromisingly detailed companion guide that will bring rookie pilots up to speed while teaching even series veterans some new tricks.
Combat Training
Piloting an AC requires as much battlefield-specific knowledge as you can get your hands on. To truly get to grips with these complex machines, you’ll need to learn the finer points of EN management, target acquisition, direct hits, ricochets and many other systems. We break everything down and provide full explanations of each of the 100+ specs that affect your performance.Perfect Assembly
With a gigantic list of AC parts and upgrades to acquire and install, the wealth of options can overwhelm even experienced pilots. Each weapon and part comes with its own array of specs, and the potential for customization is almost endless. Learn exactly how every part works and gain the knowledge to build your ideal AC.Mission Mastery
We’ve laid each of the game’s 59 missions bare across 200 pages of step-by-step walkthroughs, with detailed maps showing optimal routes and anything of value clearly highlighted. Our recommended builds cater for all playstyles; whether you’re sneakily scavenging or attempting a full-on assault, we’ll get you through unscathed.Enemy Intel
If you hope to outmaneuver corporate hit squads and go toe-to-toe with elite independent mercenaries, your survival will depend on knowing your opponent’s capabilities. Learn their behavior, attacks and weaknesses then adjust your AC’s loadout and tactics according to the battle at hand.Bonus Content
For those who insist on true mastery, the book includes a dedicated 50-page S Rank guide featuring unique route maps and assembly recommendations. Detailed progression charts, combat and data log lists and a comprehensive Trophy/Achievement Guide will ensure you uncover all of Rubicon’s mysteries.Read more
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AI Strategy for Sales and Marketing: Connecting Marketing, Sales and Customer Experience
Marketing and sales prioritize AI and machine learning more than any other business department, yet often struggle with how to scale and strategize the opportunities they present.
AI Strategy for Sales and Marketing presents a framework for understanding how AI can boost customer-centricity and sales by creating a connected strategy that delivers value today and into the future. Supported by practical tips and advice throughout, it covers topics including personalization, upskilling, customer experience for both on and offline shopping channels and the importance of using AI responsibly to create consumer trust.
Featuring original research and interviews with leading practitioners, it also contains global case studies from organizations in a range of sectors, including Samsung, PwC, Rolls Royce, Deloitte and Hilton, with insights into the various stages of their adoption journeys. Written by a recognized industry expert, it is an invaluable resource for those wanting to benefit from using AI strategically in marketing, sales and CX.
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Art Of Apex Legends, The
An oversized hardcover volume cataloging art and developer commentary on Apex Legends, the hit competitive first-person shooter. The next evolution of battle royale has arrived, and it can now be enjoyed in more detail than ever before. Pore over the finest features of unique legendary skins, marvel at the deadly intricacies of every dynamic weapon, explore each nook and cranny of the game’s battle-scarred arenas, and more] Whether you main Wraith or Mirage, are a hardcore aggressor or a fastidious shotcaller, or even if you’re just a fan of gorgeous video game concept art and intimate creator commentary, The Art of Apex Legends is sure to thrill fans of any stripe]Read more
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The Art of Cuphead
Get transported back to the golden age of 1930s animation with an art book celebrating the acclaimed run & gun game, Cuphead! Each page of this curated collection of artwork is designed to capture the vintage look and feel of the 1930’s. Take a gander at the game’s traditional hand-drawn frame-by-frame animation. Peek at the early concepts, production work, and early ideas that went into the making of Cuphead’s characters, bosses, stages and more. Relive the most cherished and challenging moments of Cuphead and Mugman’s adventure to reclaim their souls from The Devil, all in a way you’ve never seen before! Guided by personal insights from game directors Chad and Jared Moldenhauer, take a one-of-a-kind trip through the Inkwell Isles and discover an all-new appreciation for Cuphead’s animation style and challenging retro gameplay. Dark Horse Books and Studio MDHR are thrilled to present The Art of Cuphead! This vintage-style art extravaganza is the perfect book for fans of Cuphead!Read more
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Super Mario Encyclopedia The Official Guide to the First 30 Years
Super Mario Encyclopedia is jam-packed with content from all seventeen Super Mario games – from the original Super Mario Bros. to Super Mario 3D World. Track the evolution of the Goomba, witness the introduction of Yoshi, and relive your favourite levels. This tome also contains an interview with producer Takashi Tezuka, tips to help you find every coin, star, sun, and mushroom – even explanations of glitches! With information on enemies, items, obstacles, and worlds from over thirty years of Mario, Super Mario Encyclopedia is the definitive resource for everything Super Mario!Read more
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Legend of Zelda Encyclopedia, The ;
A comprehensive collection of enemies and items, potions to poes, an expansion of the lore touched upon in Hyrule Historia, concept art, screencaps, maps, main characters and how they relate, languages, and much, much more, including an exclusive interview with Series Producer, Eiji Aonuma! This, the last of The Goddess Collection trilogy, which includes Hyrule Historia and Art & Artifacts, is a treasure trove of explanations and information about every aspect of The Legend of Zelda universe!Read more
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The Art of Overwatch, Volume 2
Complete your collection and dig deeper into the evolution of Overwatch® with this guide to the art, design, and creation of one of the most popular FPS games of all time!
This gorgeous compendium showcases new content from summer 2017 onward, including the development process around fan-favorite heroes, environments, and cinematics. Beyond new content, this all-encompassing showcase dives deeper, expanding on the construction of unique, event-driven game modes, NPC design, and more. Don’t miss this stunning collection, painstakingly produced direct from the Overwatch game team!
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The Art of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
A full-colour oversized hardcover volume that captures the development of the newest canonical and interactive addition to the Star Wars universe. A galaxy-spanning adventure awaits in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, the new action-adventure videogame from Respawn Entertainment. Explore the artistic creation of Cal Kestis’s quest to rebuild the Jedi Order as he learns the ways of the Force, travels to exotic worlds, and battles tyrannical foes. With detailed concept art of all-new characters, exciting weapons and equipment, and locales both familiar and new, this tome offers a behind-the-scenes look at the production of a hit game all accompanied by intimate artists’ commentary that reveals how this incredible universe is brought together. Dark Horse Books, Lucasfilm Limited, and Respawn Entertainment are honoured to present The Art of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, guiding readers on Cal’s odyssey. This uniquely designed work is sure to thrill dedicated Jedi acolytes and gamers alike.Read more
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God of War: Lore and Legends: Lore & Legends
A hardcover tome that authentically recreates Atreus’ journal as seen in God of War, with expanded lore written in collaboration with game director Cory Barlog!The hit game is brought to life in a tangible and exciting new way as readers are invited to plumb the lore of God of War through the eyes of Kratos’ son, Atreus. This hardcover volume chronicles Atreus and Kratos’ journey through the fabled Nine Realms, from the Wildwoods of Midgard to the mountains of Jötunheim and beyond. In addition to the record of their mythic journey, this wonderous collection also includes a bestiary that was assembled during those travels, intimate dossiers of the characters that inhabit the masterfully crafted universe, and much more!
Dark Horse Books and Santa Monica Studios present God of War: Lore and Legends. This lovingly produced edition is a must own item for any fan of God of War.
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Beginner’s Guide to Creating Characters in Blender
Blender is the world’s premier open source 3D software, created by some of the best digital artists working in creative industries around the globe. This book will give those interested in this versatile and expansive tool all the information they will need as they start their journey into 3D. Beginning with the fundamentals of working with 3D, this thorough tutorial book will help you piece together a skill set that will have you creating stunning 3D character in no time at all. Four complete projects will walk you through the creation of multiple characters, covering topics such as modeling, sculpting, and rendering.Read more
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The Art of Pascal Campion
Illustrator Pascal Campion shares his professional journey, galleries of work, and narrative-influenced tutorials, with charming art inspired by family life.
It was after graduating in 2000 from the Arts Decoratifs de Strasbourg, France, with a diploma in Narrative Illustration, Pascal’s brother built him a computer. This was a new tool for Pascal and a digital artist was born. Roles in commercial art, animation, games, concept design, visual development and more have supplied Pascal with unique experience and skills to share with 3dtotal readers.
He has freelanced for several prestigious clients on exciting projects. But it was his Sketch of the Day project (every morning, first thing, he creates a full-color sketch and story) that helped him to build his Instagram account. More than 860K fans follow Pascal’s daily comic strip stories, with characters and stories inspired by his work and family life. This discipline combined with the ability to communicate with such relatable and charming spontaneity will fascinate readers.
Pascal digs deep to pinpoint how his style and skills have evolved, helped by galleries of work past and present, including exclusives created just for this book. Tutorials with tips on storytelling, creating ambiance, and channelling personal experience will delight artists who want to pursue the storytelling side of their art.
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The Art of Hearthstone: Year of the Kraken: 2
Something stirs in the dark . . .
The second volume of The Art of Hearthstone dives deep into the depths of the Year of the Kraken, the first year of Hearthstone’s standard format.Consisting of hundreds of illustrations from the corruptive cults of Whispers of the Old Gods, the glamourous disco of One Night in Karazhan, and the turf wars of Means Streets of Gadgetzan, this book goes into detail about the Hearthstone team’s artistic process for card art, game boards, and other visual designs, while also exploring the challenges and triumphs of creating a game enjoyed by millions upon millions of players around the globe.
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Artificial Intelligence For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))
Forget far-away dreams of the future. Artificial intelligence is here now!
Every time you use a smart device or some sort of slick technology―be it a smartwatch, smart speaker, security alarm, or even customer service chat box―you’re engaging with artificial intelligence (AI). If you’re curious about how AI is developed―or question whether AI is real―Artificial Intelligence For Dummies holds the answers you’re looking for. Starting with a basic definition of AI and explanations of data use, algorithms, special hardware, and more, this reference simplifies this complex topic for anyone who wants to understand what operates the devices we can’t live without.
This book will help you:
- Separate the reality of artificial intelligence from the hype
- Know what artificial intelligence can accomplish and what its limits are
- Understand how AI speeds up data gathering and analysis to help you make informed decisions more quickly
- See how AI is being used in hardware applications like drones, robots, and vehicles
- Know where AI could be used in space, medicine, and communication fields sooner than you think
Almost 80 percent of the devices you interact with every day depend on some sort of AI. And although you don’t need to understand AI to operate your smart speaker or interact with a bot, you’ll feel a little smarter―dare we say more intelligent―when you know what’s going on behind the scenes. So don’t wait. Pick up this popular guide to unlock the secrets of AI today!
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Genshin Impact: Official Art Book Vol. 1: An official art collection packed with exclusive illustrations – the perfect gift for fans of the hit video game.
Delve into the world of Genshin Impact in this beautiful memento showcasing hundreds of illustrations.
Genshin Impact is a free-to-play open-world adventure RPG that brings players to the visually stunning world of Teyvat. Take on the role of the mysterious “Traveler,” who sets off on a journey to discover the fate of their lost sibling and unveils unique cultures, stories, and vast surrounding landscapes, as well as the mysterious secrets of Teyvat along the way.
Genshin Impact: The Official Art Book Vol. 1 comes presented in a deluxe slipcase and features gorgeous artwork that celebrates moments, characters, and storylines from up to Version 1.6 of the hugely successful game. Packed full of character designs, promotional art, character trailer art, and commemorative illustrations, this book is perfect for any Genshin Impact fan.
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Beauty of Bond: Celebrating 60 years of the 007 women
The James Bond film series is well-known for its ground breaking film making. Since 1962, actors from Sean Connery to Daniel Craig all had the distinct pleasure to portray Ian Fleming’s secret agent along with a variety of beautiful women. Some were innocent, some were naïve. Some were strong and determined; while some were the definition of evil.
The beautiful women surrounding James Bond are as much as a trademark of the films as the gadgets, cars and stunning locations. They all help make the films the spectacular stories we love so dearly, and this book looks at these women from a different and creative perspective.
Born in 1959 in Philadelphia, Jeff Marshall’s creative philosophy is one of craftsmanship, attention to detail and a constant effort to develop fresh originality in each and every artistic realisation. After having graduated the Art Institute of Philadelphia, Marshall started working as a self-employed creative developer and project director.
His love for film, and specifically the world of 007, brought him to the attention of EON Productions, producers of the Bond films, for which he created a line of limited edition James Bond lithographs in the 1990s. Jeff Marshall is well-known and appreciated within the 007 fan world, as he regularly supplies beautiful artwork for magazine and book covers.
Beauty of Bond is the first publication to be completely dedicated to the artist and his work.
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Fundamentals of Creature Design: How to Create Successful Concepts Using Functionality, Anatomy, Color, Shape & Scale
Creating engaging and believable creature designs is a difficult and enjoyable task. The monsters, aliens and fantasy animals that grace our TV and cinema screens represent the hard work and dedication of a team of incredibly talented artists and designers. This book aims to unlock their world and introduce the fundamentals skills of creating movie quality designs. Covering key topics like animal anatomy and functionality as well as techniques to create unique and engaging designs, this expansive book will be packed full of advice and guidance from some of the most impressive and renowned artists working in this field in the world today.Read more
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Ogilvy on Advertising in the Digital Age
David Ogilvy is remembered as one of the most influential admen of all time. His bestselling book Ogilvy on Advertising gave no-nonsense, essential advice to those in marketing, PR, advertising and other related industries wanting to improve their success rate. It has become the industry handbook.
Ogilvy wrote his book before the Digital Revolution, and in this sequel, Miles Young brings the same erudite scrutiny to advertising in the digital age as he examines the challenges that agencies and their clients have faced with the arrival of ‘digital’. He demonstrates how to respond astutely and successfully to the myriad possibilities the digital world has to offer. The book is comprehensive in its reach, touching on all areas, from brand response to social media, pervasive creativity, smart content and good storytelling, to cautions about the power of big data, and what we can learn from the latest neuroscience findings and emerging markets. Backed up by sound research and an illustrious career working out of offices in the UK, US and Hong Kong, Young cuts through the ‘noise’ surrounding digital to outline some essential truths and offer sound practical advice.
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Saurian: A Field Guide to Hell Creek
A gorgeous, scientifically up-to-date exploration of the prehistoric world, written and illustrated by leading palaeontologists.
An elegant factual guide to the prehistoric world of Hell Creek from the successful indie survival game Saurian. A beautiful, detailed exploration of the creatures and environment of this stunning game, and perfect for all fans of paleoart.
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Using Artificial Intelligence in Marketing: How to Harness AI and Maintain the Competitive Edge
Artificial intelligence (AI) is paving the way for the future of marketing and business transformation, yet many organizations struggle to know exactly how and where to integrate it. This book is the ultimate guide to embracing the opportunity that AI can bring for your marketing.
With AI forecasted to boost global GDP by 14% by 2030, an efficient and sustainable AI marketing strategy is now essential to avoid losing the competitive edge. Using Artificial Intelligence in Marketing provides the definitive, practical framework needed for marketers to identify, apply and embrace the opportunity to maximize the results and business advancement that AI can bring.
Streamlining efficiencies into every business practice, AI automates simpler, repetitive tasks with unrivalled accuracy, allowing sales and marketing teams to return their attention to where human interaction is most valuable: strategy, creativity and personal connection. Using Artificial Intelligence in Marketing outlines key marketing benefits such as accurate market research samples, immediate big data insights and brand-safe content creation, right through to the on-demand customer service that is now expected 24/7. It also explores the inevitable myths, concerns and ethical questions that can arise from the large-scale adoption of AI. This book is an essential read for every 21st century marketer.
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Beginner’s Guide To Procreate: Characters: How to create characters on an iPad ®
Thanks to Procreate, designing characters for the entertainment industry can be done on the iPad.In this book for newcomers to the software, several renowned and experienced designers demonstrate how they do it, sharing not only their professional tips and tricks, but also how the traditional character design process translates to Procreate. Whether you sketch or paint, draw from reality, or dream up new concepts, you will become fluent in using Procreate for all stages of character design. The thorough Getting Started section spotlights the specific Procreate tools, such as Brushes, Layers, and Adjustments, that bring your characters to life. Perfecting color and nuance of hair, skin, eyes and fabric of your characters is vital, and the Quick Tips section lets you quickly locate and manipulate the tools you need.
Take the opportunity to observe and practice the techniques as part of a real-world workflow, as professional character designers demonstrate in seven step-by-step Projects how to use Procreate’s tools to successfully evolve a character from initial thumbnails to final hero pose. Whether or not you have used Procreate before, Beginner’s Guide to Procreate: Characters ensures your character ideas and concepts become fully realized creations on the iPad screen.
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Copywriting Third Edition: Successful writing for design, advertising and marketing
An inspiring and essential book for everyone interested in improving the way they write. – Brian Minards, School of Advertising, Academy of Art University, San Francisco
Writing copy is often assumed to be a natural talent. However, there are simple techniques you can employ to craft strong written content with ease. This revised edition teaches the art of writing great copy for digital media, branding, advertising, direct marketing, retailing, catalogues, company magazines and internal communications, and aspects of writing for social media are integrated throughout. There are also new interviews and case studies. Using a series of exercises and up-to-date illustrated examples of award-winning campaigns and communication, *Copywriting, Third Edition takes you through step-by-step processes that can help you to write content quickly and effectively.Read more
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Access to History: The Cold War in Asia 1945-93 for OCR Second Edition
Exam Board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR & WJEC
Level: A-level
Subject: History
First Teaching: September 2015
First Exam: June 2016Give your students the best chance of success with this tried and tested series, combining in-depth analysis, engaging narrative and accessibility. Access to History is the most popular, trusted and wide-ranging series for A-level History students.
This title:
– Supports the content and assessment requirements of the 2015 A-level History specifications
– Contains authoritative and engaging content
– Includes thought-provoking key debates that examine the opposing views and approaches of historians
– Provides exam-style questions and guidance for each relevant specification to help students understand how to apply what they have learnt
This title is suitable for a variety of courses including:
– OCR: The Cold War in Asia 1945-1993
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World History: From the Ancient World to the Information Age
An essential gift for every history buff, this boldly illustrated book maps out the events that have shaped our world – from the dawn of human civilization to the present day.
A comprehensive and accessible guide to the history of human civilisation, World History profiles everything from the emergence of Homo Sapiens to the Greek and Roman empires, through Chinese dynasties, the rise of the Vikings, and the Renaissance, to the Industrial Revolution and World War I and II.
Offering a concise and insightful overview of key historical milestones that have occurred over the course of the last century, the book also covers more recent events such as the rise of ISIS, the Arab Spring, and Brexit and populism in the Western world.
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FF Dot: The Pixel Art of Final Fantasy (Final Fantasy Dot)
A hardcover volume that showcases the intriguing evolution of pixel art from the Final Fantasy series!Containing detailed sprite sheets that showcase the pixel composition of Final Fantasy’s beloved characters, maps of Final Fantasy’s most popular highlighting tools used by the developers, and a special interview with Kazuko Shibuya, the character pixel artist for the Final Fantasy series, FF Dot is a one of a kind product that immerses readers into an iconic aspect of the Final Fantasy experience.
Dark Horse Books is proud to collaborate with Square Enix to bring fans FF Dot: The Pixel Art of Final Fantasy, translated into English for the first time. This localization of the original Japanese publication holds nearly 300 pages of colorful pixel art, and is an invaluable addition to any Final Fantasy fan’s collection.
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Shadow of the Tomb Raider The Official Art Book
Experience Lara Croft’s defining moment as she becomes the Tomb Raider. In Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Lara must master a deadly jungle, overcome terrifying tombs, and persevere through her darkest hour. As she races to save the world from a Maya apocalypse, Lara will ultimately be forged into the Tomb Raider she is destined to be. The Shadow of The Tomb Raider Official Art Book features exclusive concept art and developer interviews detailing the climactic conclusion of Lara Croft’s origin story where she will experience her defining moment in becoming the Tomb Raider.Read more
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Make Your Own Pixel Art: Create Graphics for Games, Animations, and More!
Hand anyone a pencil and paper and they can start drawing, but it’s just as easy to draw digitally using a keyboard and mouse. With Make Your Own Pixel Art, pixel artist Jennifer Dawe and game designer Matthew Humphries walk you step-by-step through the available tools, pixel art techniques, the importance of shapes, colours, shading, and how to turn your art into animation. By the end of the book, you’ll be creating art far beyond what’s possible on paper.Read more
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OCR A Level Religious Studies: Religion and Ethics
Engage students with the ‘Religion and Ethics’ content for OCR A Level Religious Studies; build their knowledge, deepen their understanding and develop their skills using this accessible textbook, brought to you by subject specialists with examining experience and the leading A Level Religious Studies publisher and OCR’s Publishing Partner.
– Confidently cover the content your students need to know in an appropriate level of depth with this component textbook that has been written in light of what has been learned from from the first assessment
– Enable students to develop and hone the AO2 skills they need, with Analyse and Evaluate tables in every topic outlining the key evaluation points
– Help students of all ability levels to build their subject knowledge with key content explained clearly throughout using accessible language
– Engage students with the content; each topic begins with a real-life example which puts the content into context and has discussion points throughout to get students actively thinking about key concepts
– Encourage students to critically engage with challenging issues and ideas; core, stretch and challenge activities at the end of every topic help students to develop a comprehensive and nuanced understanding
– Provide students with the opportunity to check their knowledge and pRead more
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Creative and Experimental Photography: Art and Techniques
More photos are taken than ever before, but most are neglected and unused. This book suggests new creative directions and explains how you can produce distinctive and exciting works of art. Packed with technical advice and in-depth practical detail, it shows you how to use cameras and equipment for experimental photography. There are ideas on how to develop a creative eye and a personal photographic style. It explains when to use the rules of composition, and when to break them and shows you how to create amazing pictures from everyday objects. It provides inspiration, ideas and techniques for making abstract and pattern pictures, and using textures for artistic impact. Finally, it advises on using software to convert pictures to artwork and how to present art images for maximum effect. Through step-by-step guides and stunning examples, it also helps you create images that tell a personal story. It’s an essential guide to help you take photos that count, not just click away.Read more
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Make Your Own Rules: Stories and Hard-Earned Advice from a Creator in the Digital Age
YouTube sensation Andrew Huang offers practical tips and hard-won advice for creatives seeking financial stability while staying authentic.How does a musician with acute hearing loss, a refusal to perform live, and no industry connections carve a path to millions of followers and lucrative royalty checks? In Make Your Own Rules, Andrew Huang shares stories from his two decades as a music industry misfit and offers advice on both the artistic and business sides of working as a creator in our digital era.
Beginning with auctioning his songwriting skills on eBay as a teenager, Andrew continuously found new ways to thrive in a music career over the last twenty-plus years. His storied career and hard-won wisdom can help aspiring digital creatives find success as well. Organized by sections on building your creative foundations, growing an audience in the digital age, making money, and staying true to yourself, Make Your Own Rules pairs personal anecdotes with concrete advice applicable to any freelance digital creator. You’ll learn how Andrew became an early adopter of sharing music online—for free!—and how he leveraged social media to grow an organic following and amass millions of song streams and video views. Additional chapters provide insight into his designing an online course and music production tools that have been used by tens of thousands of people, and how he created revenue streams for himself that didn’t exist previously.
With open-minded perseverance, Andrew made up his own rules for life. His unlikely journey will inspire creators to find opportunity, financial stability, and fun in their pursuits.
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Final Fantasy VII Remake: World Preview
A full-color, lavishly illustrated introduction to the world of Final Fantasy VII Remake, presenting information on characters, settings, gameplay, and more!With its captivating characters, striking visual design, and intense gameplay, Final Fantasy VII set a new standard for the RPG genre and became one of the top video game releases of all time. Now, with Final Fantasy VII Remake, players return to Midgar in a stunning new rendition of a timeless classic. This World Preview volume offers both new players and longtime fans essential information on characters, settings, gameplay, and more, as well as introductory comments from producer Yoshinori Kitase and director Tetsuya Nomura.
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£15.90£22.80Final Fantasy VII Remake: World Preview
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