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Book DescriptionA full college class on creating comics... in a graphic novel! Learn the secrets of the trade while attending an actual class. By two professors of the Savannah College of Art & Design with a class of their best seniors.

The lovely images in this rare collection comprise one of the most comprehensive surveys of mid-nineteenth-century Japanese art and ornamentation. Included are graceful details from landscapes, floral motifs, abstracts, illustratons of sea life, and other subjects-ideal for use in a host of art and craft projects, modern textiles and graphics among them. A delight for anyone interested in Japanese art and culture, this volume will be an invaluable source of permission-free graphics for designers and decorators in search of new subjects with an authentic Japanese flavor. Over 300 figures on 65 plates.

Book DescriptionRubber Stamping continues to be a hugely popular craft. In addition to the everyday stamper who buys stamps to make cards and scrapbooks, people from all other craft areas are discovering the exciting ways that stamping can contribute to the artwork they are already doing. Stamping is everywhere. Whether your love is polymer clay, fabric, collage, paper, book arts, or home decor, stamps can bring a new level of creativity to any craft. Stamp is a comprehensive collection of stamp ideas, techniques, projects and inspiration, providing a complete sourcebook for all types of crafters looking to add stamping to their creative canon.

Book DescriptionExclusively from Antarctic Press comes this latest addition to the top-selling How to Draw Manga series - a supersized book of all-new instructional material on one of the most vital aspects of manga: toning! This definitive source will show aspiring artists the secrets, skills, and techniques of manga pros for bringing line art to life; making characters charismatic and landscapes lush! Artists will surely want to tone their manga muscles with Toning Techniques Revealed!

Postsecret.com founder Frank Warren is back with an irresistible addition to his bestselling PostSecret series. For The Secret Lives of Men and Women, Warren has selected a never-before-seen collection of postcards bearing the explosive confessions and captivating revelations of men and women everywhere. Created using photographs, collages, illustrations, and more, the handmade cards offer a compelling dialogue on some of today's most provocative topics?from marriage and infidelity, to parenting, office politics, repressed fantasies, and even abortion?daring us to consider how well we really know our friends, family, even ourselves.

Book DescriptionAfter his home world is ruthlessly taken over by the Abh?a space-faring race that has conquered many worlds?a boy named Jinto begins an unforgettable journey that stretches the boundaries of the final frontier. With a beautiful princess at his side, he will attempt to unlock the secret behind Abh domination and discover that all?s fair in love and interplanetary war.

Since Barbie's introduction in 1959, her impact on baby boomers has been revolutionary. Far from being a toy designed by men to enslave women, she was a toy invented by women to teach women what-- for better or worse-- was expected of them. In telling Barbie's fascinating story, cultural critic and investigative journalist M. G. Lord, herself a first-generation Barbie owner, has written a provocative, zany, occasionally shocking book that will change how you look at the doll and the world.

The 18th century was a period when British design and craftsmanship reqached its pinnacle yet there are curiously few books on the subject. This work illustrates and discusses over five hundred of the finest (and sometimes most unusual) pieces making it an important reference.

Book Description Written for the complete beginner, Teach Yourself Calligraphy shows the reader how to use calligraphy in a wide range of projects. It covers everything a novice needs to know to become confident at the craft, including the four basic calligraphy styles, and techniques such as embossing, simple bookbinding, rubber-stamp making, and stenciling. Detailed diagrams and color illustrations make the projects clear and simple to follow. The attractive, large-page format allows the book to stay open for hands-free practice, making this guide ideal for new calligraphers.