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Discover the best-selling art books and insightful artist biographies at our online bookstore, featuring a curated selection of must-read books about art and artwork. Explore our collection to find the best books to read, from captivating artist biographies to beautifully illustrated artwork books.
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The Seven Lives of Alejandro JodorowskyA definitive look at the life of legendary filmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky and his many wild creative ventures throughout his 90 years on earth. A journey through Jodo's personal life, his life in the theater, his rebirth as a 70s cinematic cult figure and and,...
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Color TrainAll aboard the Color Train! Join Mary Cassatt, Leonardo Da Vinci, Rembrandt, Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, and the rest of the world's most famous artists on a colorful train ride that teaches both essential colors and iconic works of art. This adorable two-in-one...
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Coloring Books For Girls: Detailed Designs Vol 2: Advanced Coloring Pages For Older Girls & Teenagers; Zendoodle Flowers, Hearts, Birds, Dogs, CColoring Books For Girls: Detailed Designs Vol 2Coloring Books For Girls: Detailed Designs Vol 2 coloring book contains over 35 coloring pages to color and enjoy. This coloring book incorporates a variety of detailed designs and creates hours of coloring fun for the older...
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Social PracticesEssays on and around art and art practices by the author of I Love Dick.A border isn't a metaphor. Knowing each other for over a decade makes us witnesses to each other's lives. My escape is his prison. We meet in a bar and...
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Faith Ringgold: DieTen adults--men and women, black and white--fight, flee or die over the twelve-foot span of American People Series #20: Die, as an interracial pair of children cowers unnoticed in their midst. While Faith Ringgold (born 1930) was devising this bloody spectacle in a Manhattan...
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Adrian Piper: A Synthesis of Intuitions 1965-2016Adrian Piper has consistently produced groundbreaking work that has profoundly shaped the form and content of conceptual art since the 1960s. Strongly inflected by her longstanding involvement with philosophy and yoga, her pioneering investigations into the political, social, psychological and spiritual potential of conceptual...
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Realistic Portraits in Colored Pencil: Learn to Draw Lifelike Portraits in Vibrant Colored Pencil*Named Art Book of the Year by Colored Pencil Magazine* *Named One of the 54 Best Colored Pencil Drawing Books of All Time by BookAuthority* Rendering artwork that leaves viewers contemplating whether they might actually be looking at a photograph is no easy task....
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DIY String Art: 24 Designs to Create and HangThis isn't your summer camp string art String art is making a comeback with seemingly endless new designs, and author Jesse Drebach's modern, more flexible approach lets you methodically string away to your heart's content. This book is full of patterns--simple to more intricate...
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Mason Jar Crafts for Kids: More Than 25 Cool, Crafty Projects to Make for Your Friends, Your Family, and Yourself!Mason jars are no longer just for canning. Today we use them to drink from, to cook inside, and--with almost limitless possibilities--to craft with. In this fabulous new book, Linda Braden, author and owner of MasonJarCraftsLove.com and ItAllStartedWithPaint.com, offers up a collection of fun...
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Thinking with a Pencil"If you have enough skill with a pencil to write your own name, you can make a drawing." Finally back in print for the first time in 30 years, Henning Nelms' Thinking with a Pencil is truly a classic in its field. First published...
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Watercolor Energies: A No-Nonsense Approach to Watercolor Painting, Design and EstheticsAward-winning watercolorist Frank Webb's vibrant and inspiring works have captivated audiences for decades. And as a workshop teacher, Webb is beloved for his insightful instruction and careful eye. Now, thanks to this one-of-a-kind book, you can learn to paint vital, dynamic watercolors under the...
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Soon Timepiece Phenomena: Adventures in Concept Watch Design (English and French Edition)The process of telling time has a long and fascinating history. From the ancient sundials to the invention of sophisticated mechanical contraptions and the sleek electronic devices we know today, our fascination and dependence on time-telling pieces, specifically the watch, has not ceased. With...
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The Art of Protest: A Visual History of Dissent and ResistancePresented in collaboration with Amnesty International, this stunning collection of more than a hundred posters charts a visual journey across more than a century of political and social activism. From the suffragettes of the early twentieth century to the upheavals of the 1960s and...
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The Serpent Mound, Adams County, Ohio (Facsimile Reprint)A facsimile reprint of E. O. Randall's classic investigation of the mysterious Great Serpent Mound, of southern Ohio.Author: E. O. Randall, Emilius Oviatt RandallPublisher: Coachwhip PublicationsPublished: 02/04/2013Pages: 128Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.34lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.30dISBN: 9781616461676
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Beyond Extravagance: A Royal Collection of Gems and JewelsThis spectacular volume reveals for the first time an exceptional private collection of the most beautiful royal Indian jewels from the Mughal Empire to the British Raj to today. Written by renowned jewelry experts and featuring magnificent original photography by Laziz Hamani, Beyond Extravagance...
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The Luxury Collection: Certified IndigenousTake a culinary journey with recipes from the world's most beloved food destinations, curated by internationally celebrated chefs. The Luxury Collection Epicurean Journeys explores the transcendent cuisine inside some of the world's most exotic hotels. With over eighty properties featured, New York to Vietnam,...
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Gruau: Portraits of MenPrimarily known for his colorful and vivacious portrayals of women, Rene Gruau revolutionized the concept of masculinity in fashion imagery and advertising from the 1950s to the '80s, depicting the modern casual, confident man with humor and sex appeal--including images of partial male nudity...
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Manolo Valdes: BroadwayAs one of Spain's most influential postwar artists, Manolo Vald s recognizes the importance of public works. In spring 2010 he added a unique and unforgettable form of street theater to Broadway, with sixteen monumental bronze sculptures of abstracted figures, heads, and horses taking...
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The Book of Signs2016 Reprint of 1930 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Rudolf Koch (1876 - 1934) was a German type designer. He was also a master of lettering, calligraphy, typography and illustration. Commonly known for his typefaces created...
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Brian Kesinger's Inked TailsBrian Kesinger's lovely, hand-drawn mermaid illustrations wash away misconceptions about undersea sirens while providing fresh insights into aquatic lore. Nuanced depictions of a diverse cross-section of these seldom-seen beings provide a revealing glimpse into their true-life realms. Contrary to popular beliefs, all mermaids do...
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