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" . . . a moving text about the life and work of social activist and artist, Ai Weiwei. Told in . . . lyrical writing, this is the story behind Ai Weiwei's Lifejackets exhibit at Konzerthaus Berlin. As conditions for refugees got worse, Ai Weiwei was inspired by the discarded lifejackets on the shores of Lesbos to create a bold installation that would grab the attention of the world"--Provided by publisher.
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"Who gets to leave a legacy? 1985. Anita de Monte, a rising star in the art world, is found dead in New York City; her tragic death is the talk of the town. Until it isn't. By 1998 Anita's name has been all but forgotten - certainly by the time Raquel, a third-year art history student is preparing her final thesis. On College Hill, surrounded by progeny of film producers, C-Suite executives, and international art-dealers, most of whom float through...
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"A special guest has arrived at Ella Mentry School! Professor Pitt is the president of a local art museum and has all sorts of wacky ideas about art. A.J. thinks it's all a total snoozefest... until the piece he turns in for an art assignment gets praised as a work of genius! Suddenly, Professor Pitt is introducing A.J. as the next big thing to happen to the art world. What could possibly go wrong?"--
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A dynamic full-color hardcover featuring concept art and creator commentary chronicling the development of the next adventure in the epic Horizon saga.
When a mysterious red blight threatens to strangle all life, the heroic young Aloy must tackle new dangers in the mysterious frontier of the Forbidden West in order to save her world. The highly anticipated sequel to Horizon Zero Dawn has finally arrived, and with it, all new vibrant landscapes,...
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A fantastic, full-color, oversized hardcover that chronicles the making of Gearbox's genre-mashing looter shooter!
Go beyond the Borderlands with The Art of Tiny Tina's Wonderlands! Embark on a chaotic adventure that reimagines a cast of unforgettable characters as players journey through the Wonderlands. Admire the details of Tiny Tina's tabletop world in this handsome hardcover filled with the unique concept art of the environments, creatures,...
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Put the craft in witchcraft and infuse some magic into your stitching with this beautiful book of original cross-stitch patterns featuring crystals, tarot, astrology, and more.
The world of magic offers us a way to find patterns and meaning in the mysteries of the everyday, whether that means mapping the movement of the stars and planets onto our lives through astrology or focusing our thoughts and intentions with the symbolism of...
The world of magic offers us a way to find patterns and meaning in the mysteries of the everyday, whether that means mapping the movement of the stars and planets onto our lives through astrology or focusing our thoughts and intentions with the symbolism of...
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In 2010, Professor John Jennings and Dr. Damian Duffy compiled and published a 176-page collection of art and essays celebrating the vibrant African American independent comics community. Black Comix featured over 50 contributors, including Dawud Anyabwile, Eric Battle, Kenji Marshall, Afua Richardson, Larry Stroman, Rob Stull, Lance Tooks, and many, many more. It met high praise throughout the industry and quickly sold through its respectable print...
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"True love is at stake in this charming, debut romantic comedy. Cassie Greenberg loves being an artist, but it's a tough way to make a living. On the brink of eviction, she's desperate when she finds a too-good-to-be-true apartment in a beautiful Chicago neighborhood. Cassie knows there has to be a catch--only someone with a secret to hide would rent out a room for that price. Of course, her new roommate Frederick J. Fitzwilliam is far from normal....
11) Scribbles, Vol 1
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In this stunning volume, Kaoru Moriauthor of award-winning series A Brides Story and Emmashares works from her personal collection of sketches and concept drawings. From familiar characters and settings to illustrations drawn from Moris own interests, Scribbles is a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes and into the sketch books of one of Japans most beloved creators.
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Volume 4 of the art gallery of Paulo Teles (or Yonami). He has worked as a manager, leading a team of almost 40 artists, illustrating for NBA and NFL teams like the Boston Celtics, designing album covers for the future funk band Dr. Justice & the Smooth Operators and the progressive rock band - Dead Venus. He has also worked for publishers such as Marvel , Capstone, Glyph Productions, Galaxy Graphix, Dynamite, Titan Comics, TidalWave, and DC. In...
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Volume 3 of the art gallery of Paulo Teles (or Yonami). He has worked as a manager, leading a team of almost 40 artists, illustrating for NBA and NFL teams like the Boston Celtics, designing album covers for the future funk band Dr. Justice & the Smooth Operators and the progressive rock band - Dead Venus. He has also worked for publishers such as Marvel , Capstone, Glyph Productions, Galaxy Graphix, Dynamite, Titan Comics, TidalWave, and DC. In...
14) Artifice
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Isa de Smit grew up in her parents' art gallery in Amsterdam, but in the middle of the war she survives by selling fake paintings to the Nazis while trying to help her friend, Truus, smuggle Jewish babies to safety--but in 1943 it is hard to know who to trust.
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While working at the Jeu de Paume Museum, Sophie, who fled Germany after witnessing the government-sanctioned burning of modern, "degenerate" art, steals looted masterpieces from the Nazis, replacing them with forgeries with the help of her sister-in-law, risking more than her life to keep these paintings safe.
17) Worlds of Amano
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Worlds of Amano provides a rare look inside the creative process of one of the most influential popular-culture artists working in Japan in the last thirty years. Originally published in France, Worlds of Amano presents a unique overview of Yoshitaka Amano's diverse work. This vast introduction allows one to take in the full measure of the immense talent of this famous Japanese illustrator, who is so well known for his designs of the Final Fantasy...
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Explore the dark, mystical, and mysterious work of Peter Bergting, collected for the first time in a gorgeous hardcover volume with an introduction by award-winning horror writer and longtime collaborator Christopher Golden!
Bergting's repertoire of fantasy, horror, and sci-fi illustrations include comics, magazines, novels, and games, and he's worked in collaboration with creative giants like Mike Mignola.
Award-winning comics artist and illustrator...
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Filled with activities, Comics: Easy as ABC is a fun way for young readers to effortlessly and playfully start thinking like writers and artists. This simple guide is also aimed at parents, teachers, and librarians: all will enjoy learning the ABCs of this popular and rapidly growing medium. Children kindergarten-age and up are shown how to use basic shapes to make faces, eyes, noses, and design their own characters. Ivan Brunettis funny and incisive...
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Offers advice, encouragement, and step-by-step, DIY visual arts projects readers can do to get started in the graphic arts. Presents a short history of graphic arts, common graphic arts supplies, a series of projects to test new skills--like making a poster or a company logo--and advice on how to pursue a graphic arts career. Includes a glossary.