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Tattoos are more than just ink on skin; they are a window into the soul of those who wear them. The New Tattoo is packed with glorious full-colour photographs that explore the amazing range and creativity of designs that can be found in today's tattoo...

The Zugspitze is the highest mountain in Germany, rising an impressive 2962 meters. Hundreds of thousands of visitors reach the cross on its summit every year, whether after a comfortable ride with the funicular or by tackling the steep ascent on foot...

Two favorite art forms are together at last! Chalk art is beloved by both kids and adults, and manga is a worldwide comic book phenomenon coming from Japan. As the first book of its kind, Chalk Art Manga not only reveals the secrets to creating cute and...

This book gives voice to a group of leisure scholars who are engaged in conversations about sustainability. Beginning with discussions on the relationship between leisure and sustainability and how these concepts are addressed in current literature, a...

All performances -- whether music, theatre, visual arts, or even street protests or games -- share this in common: they happen somewhere, within a space. This anthology explores the complicated relationship between performance and the space in which it...

Have you always wanted to try hand lettering, but aren't quite sure how to begin? You've picked up the right book! The ABCs of Hand Lettering is your trusty guide and the perfect first step to starting a wonderful new hobby. Learn the difference between...

Circulation and imitation are key factors in shaping the material world. The authors in this volume explore how technical knowledge, immaterial desires, and political agendas impact the production and consumption of visual and material culture across...

One of the biggest challenges currently facing tattoo artists is to effectively tattoo dark skin. This book introduces tattoo artists to a different approach to tattoo art. Over the course of tattooing thousands of people of color, the author developed...

Lead in Modern and Contemporary Art is the first edited volume to critically examine uses of lead as both material and cultural signifier in modern and contemporary art. The book analyzes the work of a diverse group of artists working in Europe, the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780884022572Author David Crampton WinfieldFormat HardbackPage Count 476Imprint Dumbarton Oaks Research Library & CollectionPublisher Dumbarton Oaks Research...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9788481852301Author Francisco Asensio CerverFormat PaperbackPage Count 168Imprint Arco EditorialPublisher Arco EditorialWeight(grams) 953g

You Can Paint Acrylics will give even the most hesitant of beginners the confidence to pick up a brush and start painting. Melanie Cambridge takes the reader through all the basic colour mixing and acrylic painting techniques, and with easy step-by-step...

Using over 155 step-by-step photographs and many inspirational examples, Michael Bossom shows how to paint a whole range of stunning pictures - vibrant flowers, incredible fantasy scenes, tranquil landscapes and luminous abstract designs. Different...

Get the right exposure with every picture you take! Even the most experienced photographers second-guess themselves when it comes to exposure. Now Jim Zuckerman provides the know-how you need to expose your pictures with precision and confidence every...

The importance of presenting design ideas with the maximum clarity and precision is the central theme of this manual, which describes the principles of perspective drawing and colouring techniques, with chapters on marker, airbrush and coloured paper...

Discover how artists used machines and algorithms to create mesmerising and mind-bending art between the 1950s and 1980s.

From the birth of op art to the dawn of cybernetics, artists have found new ways to engage the senses and play with our perception. Bringing together groundbreaking works by a wide range of international artists who have engaged with science and material...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781398839489Author Barrington BarberFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Arcturus Publishing LtdPublisher Arcturus Publishing Ltd

The new, Marvel-approved, ultimate guide for modern comic creators! Marvel Comics and modern industry legend Mark Waid takes creators and fans on an all-new journey of creative discovery with this essential instruction book! Reflecting current Marvel...

The Big Book of Drawing Anime is the ultimate reference on creating and drawing your own unique anime characters. It covers the basics you need to know for a solid foundation on how to draw anime, from anime heads and faces to poses, including a 101 on...

No experience drawing? No problem! How to Draw Super Cute makes drawing super simple. If you can pick up a pencil, you can start drawing insanely adorable doodles in just a matter of minutes! With extremely easy step-by-step tutorials, Jane Maday shows...

From the birth of op art to the dawn of cybernetics, artists have found new ways to engage the senses and play with our perception. Bringing together groundbreaking works by a wide range of international artists who have engaged with science and material...

Every painting technique explained and demonstrated, plus everything you need to know about paints, additives, brushes, papers, canvases, colour palettes, colour mixing, composition, and more. 'This is the ultimate resource guide for acrylic painters.'...