Born in 1860 in a small Czech town, Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939) was an artist on the forefront of Art Nouveau, the modernist movement that swept Paris in the 1910s, marking a return to the simplicity of natural forms, and changing the world of art and design forever. In fact, Art Nouveau was known to insiders as the ...

閩南春花 ╳ 客家纏花 ╳ 完美經典！ 從基礎紙形變化中，給予作品新生命， 在小紙片、絲線、組件的遊戲中， 繞出自由創意的絕美藝術！ 　　✓纏花是什麼？ 　　纏花是結合剪紙、纏繞絲線、捻線等技巧的工藝，並搭配不同紙型，帶你做出不同的花型。 　　✓繞線技巧零藏私教學 　　從基礎紙形的繪製、打版，到綜合創作，從大原則到小細節，所有密技...

In the mid nineteenth century, as Japan rapidly modernized, garden building declined in popularity. Only in the late nineteenth century did a new class of political and business leaders revive interest in horticulture, seeking garden designs that broke away from established patterns. As a result, these innovative ga...

Frans Hals (1582/83-1666) is rightfully considered one of the most important seventeenth-century Dutch painters. His portraits are admired for their virtuoso brushwork and their seemingly spontaneous character. This volume, with fourteen contributions by twenty-six specialists on Hals's paintings and his artistic ne...

Step into a world of knights, dragons, and moral quests with Edmund Spenser's The Faerie Queeneーone of the greatest epic poems in the English language and a cornerstone of Renaissance literature. Written in richly lyrical verse and first published in 1590, this monumental work celebrates the ideals of virtue, honor...

Characters are a vital aspect of today's transmedia practices. Combining theories on fictional persons from Japanese and Euro-American practices, this book discusses video game characters embedded in our popular media culture in which they are constantly produced and re-imagined. This book introduces the dynamic gam...

Learn how to create modern handwoven accessories using traditional techniques with Woven. Tabara N'Diaye will teach you how to apply traditional basket-weaving techniques to create modern accessories to elevate your style. With a collection of 15 projects, including a beach bag, backpack, straw hat, earrings, bangle...

Explore the amusing personalities of 80 birds by drawing them in the adorable artistic style of author Jen Budrock, founder of the blog Birdhism. Welcome back to the world of kawaii, with this new drawing class of Kawaii Birdies! These birdies are so cute they can fit right in your palm. From their chubby bodies to ...

⚓ Step into the witty, adventurous, and unforgettable world of Mark Twain, America's most beloved storyteller. The Complete Novels of Mark Twain gathers all of his masterful worksーstories that bring to life the Mississippi River, the spirit of exploration, and the sharp humor that made Twain a legend. With his kee...

⚔️ Step back into the turbulent centuries after the fall of Rome, a time of invasions, kingdoms, and transformation. The Dark Ages Collection by Charles Oman, one of Britain's most respected historians, provides a sweeping account of the early medieval world. With vivid detail and masterful scholarship, Oman explore...

「摘柿、嚐澀柿子、曬柿乾，都是我來日本後才經驗到的。 以柿為喻，提醒自己記緊摘取尋常。」 生活本來是這樣，平凡而反覆，沒有恆常的甘美與苦澀， 但我們能將其化作一根根線香花火， 混著氣味、聲音、風景、皮膚觸感、悸動回憶， 然後，記得那些綻放、短暫絢爛 ✺ 睽違8年，繼《器物無聊》後再一次勾動靈魂，香港作家林キ香以27篇細膩如昔的...

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Un enigma oculto en un criptograma y la promesa de un tesoro perdido. Publicado en 1843, El escarabajo de oro es uno de los relatos más populares de Edgar Allan Poe. En esta historia, el hallazgo de un extraño insecto dorado conduce al descubrimiento de un secreto ancestral y a la resolución de un complejo criptogra...

Humor, adventure, and sharp social insight ー the voice of America in one collection. Mark Twain, often called the "father of American literature," captured the spirit, struggles, and humor of a changing nation. The Complete Novels of Mark Twain brings together all of his full-length works in one definitive edition ...

A turbulent age of empires, invasions, and transformation. Charles Oman, one of the most respected historians of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, presents a vivid and authoritative account of the period often called the "Dark Ages." The Dark Ages Collection gathers his essential works on medieval Europe, chro...

A prototypical working dog whose ancestry traces to the 15th century, the German Pinscher qualifies as a true Renaissance dog, excelling as a watchdog, farm dog, exterminator, show and competition dog, babysitter and home companion. Balanced and unexaggerated, the German Pinscher is medium in size, short in coat, mu...