|
Same Kind of Different as Me: A Modern-Day Slave, an International Art Dealer, and the Unlikely Woman Who Bound Them Together
more books like this
by
Ron Hall, Denver Moore, Lynn Vincent
Meet Denver, raised under plantation-style slavery in Louisiana until he escaped "da Man" - in the 1960s - by hopping a train. Then, after another 18 homeless years on the streets of Dallas, God moved...and a godly woman prayed, and listened, and obeyed. And mountains began to move, beginning with her husband, Ron, an international art dealer ...
see all copies
from £8.60!
new only
from £8.60!
|
signed copies
|
first editions
|
|
The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity
more books like this
by
Julia Cameron
In this bestselling and now classic workbook for writers and other creative types, Julia Cameron, who has written award-winning screenplays and magazine articles, lays out a path based on spiritual principles and practices for those who feel blocked. Cameron presents specific, practical activities and supportive guidance in a voice that inspires ...
see all copies
from £5.58!
new only
from £9.22!
|
first editions
|
|
Living with Art
more books like this
by
Mark Getlein
Throughout the previous seven editions, this text has earned a reputation for elegance and the highest standards of quality. "Living with Art" helps students develop an appreciation of art by offering a clear and comprehensive introduction to the visual arts from several perspectives: themes and purposes of art; the vocabulary of art; individual ...
see all copies
from £12.43!
new only
from £34.90!
|
|
The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain
more books like this
by
Betty Edwards
Whether you feel you have little talent and you doubt you could ever learn, or you enjoy drawing, but have not been able to get much beyond a childlike level, this book aims to give you the skill you have always wanted. If you are already drawing as a professional artist or artist-in-training, it aims to give you greater confidence in your ability ...
see all copies
from £7.34!
new only
from £9.94!
|
first editions
|
|
Book of five rings
more books like this
by
Musashi Miyamoto
The BOOK OF FIVE RINGS is a legendary Japanese text written in the 17th century by an undefeated samurai, Miyamoto Musashi. Like THE ART OF WAR, it contains a timeless philosophy that has been interpreted over many centuries and applied to many contexts (violent or not) that require strength, fortitude, and focus. This particular translation by ...
see all copies
from £1.24!
new only
from £1.24!
|
first editions
|
|
The Annotated Mona Lisa: A Crash Course in Art History from Prehistoric to Post-Modern
more books like this
by
Carol Strickland
Cutting through the fog of jargon and theories that can make art seem hopelessly remote, The Annotated Mona Lisa demystifies art history. It's a brisk, clearly stated survey, from cave painting to conceptual art, that doesn't talk down to its reader and doesn't assume a prior art education. Dynamic design, page-length essays, frequent sidebars, ...
see all copies
from £9.33!
new only
from £9.33!
|
first editions
|
|
How to Draw What You See
more books like this
by
Rudy De Reyna
Watson-Guptill's all-time best-selling drawing book. A best-seller for 35 years! This is a timeless classic that has taught generations of artists - and will teach generations more. When it was originally published in 1970, "How to Draw What You See" zoomed to the top of Watson-Guptill's best-seller list - and it has remained there ever since. "I ...
see all copies
from £5.71!
new only
from £9.03!
|
first editions
|
|
Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art
more books like this
by
Scott McCloud
This is an exploration of the history, meaning, and art of comics and cartooning. Using comics to examine the medium itself, the author takes the form of a cartoon character and explains the structure, meaning, and appeal of comics, and provides a running analysis of comics as art, literature, and communication. He reaches back to pre-Columbus ...
see all copies
from £8.66!
new only
from £10.97!
|
first editions
|
|
Art & Fear: Observations on the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking
more books like this
by
David Bayles, Ted Orland
Written by artists, for artists, this survival guide explores the way art gets made, the reason it often doesn't get made, and the nature of the difficulties that cause so many artists to give up along the way.
see all copies
from £5.61!
new only
from £6.09!
|
signed copies
|
first editions
|
|
The Design of Everyday Things
more books like this
by
Donald A Norman
How and why some products are satisfying to use while others are maddening.
see all copies
from £3.66!
new only
from £3.66!
|
view cover
|
Graphic Artists Guild Handbook: Pricing & Ethical Guidelines
more books like this
by
Graphic Artists Guild (Creator)
Graphic Artists Guild Handbook: Pricing & Ethical Guidelines, 12th Editionis the industry bible, containing information all graphic artists and their clients need to buy and sell work in a totally professional manner. This edition has been revised and updated to provide all the information you need to compete in an industry moving at lightning ...
see all copies
from £4.98!
new only
from £6.72!
|
first editions
|
view cover
|
Postsecret: Extraordinary Confessions from Ordinary Lives
more books like this
by
Frank Warren (Compiled by)
For the Postsecret project, which was started in October 2004, Warren asked people to write a secret they had never told anyone on a handmade postcard and mail it to him. This compilation is astonishing in its honesty and creativity.
see all copies
from £4.42!
new only
from £7.66!
|
first editions
|
view cover
|
Postsecret: Confessions on Life, Death, and God
more books like this
by
Frank Warren
The author of the "New York Times"-bestselling PostSecret books addresses life's biggest questions, as he reveals the incredibly moving, personal postcards he's received that touch upon every aspect of spirituality.
see all copies
from £10.22!
new only
from £10.22!
|
first editions
|
view cover
|
Meggs' History of Graphic Design
more books like this
by
Philip B Meggs, Alston W Purvis
In its debut edition in 1983, "A History of Graphic Design" received accolades from the Association of American Publishers as a publishing landmark. Now in its Fourth Edition, this unrivalled, seminal work continues its long tradition of providing balanced insight and thorough historical background. Widely accepted as the most authoritative book ...
see all copies
from £23.06!
new only
from £44.09!
|
view cover
|
Short Guide to Writing about Art
more books like this
by
Sylvan Barnet
A Short Guide to Writing About Art, Seventh Edition, the best-selling text of its kind, equips students to analyze pictures (drawings, paintings, photographs), sculpture, and architecture, and prepares them with the tools they need to present their ideas in effective writing. This concise yet thorough guide to "seeing and saying" addresses a ...
see all copies
from £5.61!
new only
from £6.85!
|
first editions
|
view cover
|
New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain Workbook
more books like this
by
Betty Edwards
Millions of people have learned to draw using Betty Edwards' methods. Now, in an essential companion to her bestselling classic, Edwards offers readers the key to mastering this art form--guided practice in their newfound creative abilities. Forty new exercises cover each of the five basic skills of drawing.
see all copies
from £10.24!
new only
from £10.24!
|
view cover
|
How to Make a Watercolor Paint Itself: Experimental Techniques for Achieving Realistic Effects
more books like this
by
Nita Engle
Award-winning artist Nita Engle's breakthrough approach to watercolour shows readers how to combine spontaneity and control to produce glowing, realistic paintings. Her method begins with action-filled exercises that demonstrate how to play with paint, following no rules. Subsequent step-by-step projects add planning to the mix, demonstrating how ...
see all copies
from £10.73!
new only
from £10.73!
|
first editions
|
view cover
|
Poetics of Space
more books like this
by
Gaston Bachelard, Maria Jolas (Translator)
Bachelard's work is as much a phenomenology of house, home, and poetry as it is of mind, the two intimately engendering one another.
see all copies
from £7.66!
new only
from £7.66!
|
first editions
|
view cover
|
Art of War
more books like this
by
Sun Tzu
The aphorisms that make up the philosophy of war and strategy by Sun Tzu have, several centuries later, become a must-read for young professionals in business. Though the text can be applied to the ruthless world of commerce, this translation by Thomas Cleary contextualizes the teachings in the Taoist tradition, enabling the work to transcend the ...
see all copies
from £1.24!
new only
from £1.28!
|
first editions
|
view cover
|
Keys to Drawing Keys to Drawing
more books like this
by
Bert Dodson
North Light is proud to present North Light Classic Editions -- art books that have proven themselves to be true "classics" of the category through consistently excellent sales and unanimously high praise. Each title bestowed this honor appears with an unmistakable blue seal designating them as the best of the best. Bert Dodson's successful method ...
see all copies
from £7.46!
new only
from £7.46!
|
first editions
|
view cover
|
Makers of Modern Strategy: From Machiavelli to the Nuclear Age
more books like this
by
Peter Paret
War cannot be controlled in future without an understanding of its past. These essays analyse war, its strategic characteristics and its political and social functions, over the past five centuries.
see all copies
from £10.59!
new only
from £18.86!
|
first editions
|
view cover
|
How to draw comics the Marvel way
more books like this
by
Stan Lee
Stan Lee, the founding father of Marvel Comics, and John Buscema, artist of the classic Silver Surfer series, give professional advice and instruction for budding comics artists. Learn how to draw the Marvel way, courtesy of this lavishly illustrated, step-by-step guide to all facets of the process.
see all copies
from £6.00!
new only
from £8.18!
|
first editions
|
view cover
|
A Lifetime of Secrets: A Postsecret Book
more books like this
by
Frank Warren
In Frank Warrens most extraordinary book yet, he presents the most provocative and outrageous postsecrets to date--the confessions of people whose secrets have been hidden their entire lives, and whose relevations will have a deeply significant effect on their futures.William Morrow
see all copies
from £13.77!
new only
from £14.13!
|
signed copies
|
view cover
|
Culture and Values: A Survey of the Humanities
more books like this
by
Lawrence Cunningham
CULTURE AND VALUES, Fifth Edition continues to combine balanced coverage of literature, art, music, and philosophy with sociological insight into the daily life of the characters in the unfolding drama of Western civilization. Available in two volumes, or as an alternate single volume without readings, this text remains the most readable and ...
see all copies
from £5.61!
new only
from £29.01!
|
first editions
|
view cover
|
How to master the art of selling
more books like this
by
Tom Hopkins
Tom Hopkins earned himself over one million dollars in his first three years as a salesman. Here, in his first book, he sets down the key secrets of his success. His methods emphasize the need to escape from a fear of failure. His techniques have all been tried and tested on the firing line of sales work and are positive and practical. His book ...
see all copies
from £1.24!
new only
from £6.17!
|
signed copies
|
first editions
|