Explore Hawaiian culture through the art of lei making with flower inspirations and gorgeous photography from stylist, fashion designer, and local island icon Meleana Estes. Brimming with vibrant photos of the most famous flower garlands of Hawai’iーthe leiーin dreamy island settings, Lei Aloha tells the story of th...

Through the centuries, stained glass designs have been used to decorate doorways and entries and to add to these essential architectural features a welcoming aura of beauty and light. Stained glass artist Carolyn Relei has created scores of elegant but simple designs for sidelights, fanlights, and transoms easily ad...

Commemorating twenty years of manga, FEMME FATALE showcases of all of the full color artwork from New York Time's Best Selling artist Shuzo Oshimi. Featuring cover art, posters, promotional materials and never before translated comics, this is a definitive compilation of character art from one of the best known mang...

This book pushes back the boundaries of Scientific Glassblowing, emphasizing the possibilities of the material.In addition to the author's own chapters, he has invited Scientific Glassblowers from around the world to describe advanced glassblowing techniques in addition to the historical background of its development.

How to work with a limited palette, with step-by-step demonstrations. One of the world's best art teachers shows you how to give spontaneity and lightness to your work with a limited palette. Using only three colours (up to five at the very most), is the most effective way to give your art a fresh feel. With an arra...

From the author of A Christmas Gift from Bob, the original bestseller and heartwarming story of the life-saving friendship between a man and his streetwise cat '[Bob] has entranced London like no feline since the days of Dick Whittington.' (Evening Standard) 'A heartwarming tale with a message of hope' (Daily Mail) ...

Sculpt fascinating creatures! Explore the world of clay and learn to create the dramatically beautiful forms of some of the most fearsome and awe-inspiring creatures your imagination can conjure. Ranging from ferocious dragons to regal griffins to magnificent underwater beasts--they're all here! Inside you will lear...

Break the rules. Knit outside the lines! AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary takes an unexpected look at stranded colorwork with 200 new motifs. These unique colorwork charts are perfect for the creative knitter looking to break away from the ordinary. Derived from graphic design elements, these fresh, fun motifs include ev...

Nicolas de Staël, peintre français de famille russe, est né le 5 janvier 1914 à Saint-Pétersbourg et mort le 16 mars 1955 à Antibes. Son œuvre fut très fortement influencée par Cézanne, Van Gogh, Braque, Matisse et certains grands maîtres comme Rembrandt et Vermeer. Nicolas de Staël est surtout reconnu pour l’usage ...

A classic book on Elizabethan embroidery, including many examples of different works and a useful section of technical notes. This book will make a great addition to anyone's bookshelf with an interest in the subject. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extreme...

"The dry plate's most spectacular early use was by Eadweard Muybridge." ー Life "A really marvelous series of plates." ー Nature (London) "These photographs have resolved many complicated questions." ー Art Journal Here is the largest, most comprehensive selection of Muybridge's famous animal photos ー more than 4,0...

Whether you’re trying to protect your garden from wildlife predators or want to keep your livestock from wandering too far, effective fencing can bring welcome peace of mind. Covering the pros and cons of a variety of fencing types, Gail Damerow shows you how to build a fence that works for your needs. With clearly ...

In 1893 Beatrix Potter wrote The Tale of Peter Rabbit in a picture letter to a little boy she knew who had been ill for a long time. In 1901 she went on to privately print 250 copies of the tale in time for Christmas. A sign of the future success of this little story, these first copies sold very quickly at a shilli...

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◆ 解讀陶瓷器基本知識與各種造型紋飾，深入淺出、簡潔易懂。 ◆ 收錄超過150張精緻圖片與插畫，華美光潤的質感躍然紙上。 ◆ 介紹日本14個名窯產地作品特色、歷史沿革，輕鬆掌握鑑賞重點。 ◆ 傳授如何正確挑選、使用陶瓷器的超實用生活資訊。 ◆ 入門者常見疑問Q&A，由專家解答關於陶瓷器的種種疑惑。 陶瓷專家熱情推薦 江明玉／小器生活創意 總...

A technical history of seven Italian heavy cruisers: Trento, Trieste, Bolzano, Zara, Fiume, Gorizia, Polaーa perfect companion volume to Italian Battleships. When the Washington Naval Treaty of 1922 effectively banned the building of battleships, competition between the major navies concentrated on the next most pow...