Arts, Architecture & Design Books

Almost 30 years since its inception, Pixar movies continue to demonstrate and celebrate how emotionally engaging the animated film can be. This is a book about why animation moves the heart and the mind. A major icon of cinema, and pop-culture more...

In Israel East meets West. Their jewellery traditions blend, resulting in creative innovations. In the 1930s, immigrants from Germany and other European countries introduced the spirit of the Bauhaus, while oriental craftsmanship was invigorated in the...

For the first time, origami papers feature traditional Japanese ukiyo-e prints of samurai warriors. These beautiful collections of samurai origami paper prints, available in both small and large sizes, are two new sets of folding papers that will add a...

This ancient training manual, crafted by early Jedi Masters, has educated and enlightened generations ofJedi. It explains the history and hierarchy of the Jedi Order, and what Jedi must know to take their placeas defenders of the peace in the galaxy-from...

Master Shots gives filmmakers the techniques they need to execute complex, original shots on any budget. By using powerful master shots and well-executed moves, directors can develop a strong style and stand out from the crowd. Most low-budget movies...

Since its first publication in 1974, Principles of Structure has established itself at the forefront of introductory texts for students of architecture, building and project management seeking a basic understanding of the behavior and design of building...

Writing the Science Fiction Film is the first book to fully explore all aspects of science fiction scriptwriting. Science fiction is not only the most powerful genre available to explore the human condition, it's also consistently the most profitable...

This is the second volume of the comic trilogy from Ubisoft. Escaped from Abstergo with the help of Lucy, Desmond joins the Assassins in their fight against the Templars. But, betrayed by Patient 13, the Assassins leave Rome for Monterrigioni. On the...

Olly Moss has quickly become, according to Slashfilm, "one of the most in demand and influential pop culture artists today". For his simple but brilliant first book, Olly has put his own twist on the Victorian art of silhouette portraits. While this...

Dogs are perhaps our most popular pets, and certainly one of the best-lovedof all animals. This book unravels the debate about whether dogs are descended from wolves, and moves on to deal with canines in mythology, religion and health, dog cults in...

Make Film History is an entirely new concept: a 'read itlearn itdo it' introduction to the movies. It unleashes the filmmaker in you. Reading the book, you enter the history of movies by learning what great filmmakers of the past accomplished and how...

In this classic Reaktion title, Norman Bryson analyses the origins, history and logic of still-life, one of the most enduring forms of Western painting. From Roman wall-painting to Cubism, and from seventeenth-century Dutch still-life to Bryson's...

For over 30 years, Stan Winston and his team of artists and technicians have been creating characters, creatures and monsters for the silver screen, from "The Terminator" and the extraterrestrial monstrosities of "Aliens" and "Predator" to the amazing...

Dying is easy, comedy is hard. So keep your comedy blockbuster alive and well and buy this book. Comedy has always been the backbone of the film business. In an age of sequels and brand-name movies based on established properties, the original comedy...

Make decorative papercraft models with this colorful pastel origami paper pack.This affordable origami paper pack includes durable authentic origami paper folding sheets in a variety of bright colors. It's perfect for any...

From foundation to finish, a wealth of information is available on sustainable construction methods-entire volumes have been published on individual green and natural building techniques. But with so many different ideas to choose from, there is no...

Japan is a country shrouded in mystery, even now in the 21st century. The myriadfacets that, when put together, compose the whole of this nation are impossible tofully capture. But in The Little Book of Japan, the dynamic photographer-writerteam of...

Japanese Ink Painting: Lessons in Suiboku Technique teaches beginners the fundamental techniques ofsuiboku, a form of Japanese ink painting.Suiboku is considered to be a type of Japanese painting known as sumi-e. It adds water to emphasize the shading of...

A Photographic Guide to the Birds of Indonesia is a newly revised edition of the first and best comprehensive photographic guide to the birds of Indonesia. Because of its vast size and geographical location, Indonesia has the world's most diverse...

This book surveys the art scene in Bali for the past two hundred years. The author shows how Balinese painting has deep local roots and has followed its own distinctive trajectory, yet has been heavily influenced by outsiders. Indian artistic and...

Astronomical auction prices in the late 1990s first drew many people's attention to the phenomenon of the early Papunya boards, the thousand small painted panels created at the remote Northern Territory Aboriginal settlement of Papunya in 1971-72...

This new volume of three of Euripides' most celebrated plays offers graceful, economical, metrical translations that convey the wide range of effects of the playwright's verse, from the idiomatic speech of its dialogue to the high formality of its choral...

Mitchell-Boyask's Introduction gives the reader a lively and accessible overview of Euripides' life, the circumstances of the original performances, and critical debate on the three plays. Footnotes to the translations provide students with useful...

Japanese woodblock prints, or ukiyo-e, are the most recognizable Japanese art form. Their massive popularity has spread from Japan to be embraced by a worldwide audience. Covering the period from the beginning of the Japanese woodblock print in the 1680s...

For the first time, origami papers feature traditional Japanese ukiyo-e prints of samurai warriors. These beautiful collections of samurai origami paper prints, available in both small and large sizes, are two new sets of folding papers that will add a...

K-Pop Now! takes a fun look at Korea's high-energy pop music scene, from the point of view of its growing legions of fans. It features all the famous groups and singers, and takes an insider's look at how they have made it to the top...

This pack contains 64 high-quality origami paper sheets printed with colorful and attractive Japanese-style floral designs and patterns. These traditional-looking paper patterns were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper...

The traditional paper patterns of Japan - the birthplace of origami - have been admired for centuries for their timeless beauty. These colorful traditional paper patterns were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper folders...

Featuring beautiful photographs and insightful commentary this Japanese gardening book is a must have for any gardening or zen enthusiast.At the heart of a Japanese garden is harmony with nature. More than simply a landscape of...

"An excellent reference work on the subject."-Library Journal (starred review)For fans, culture watchers, and perplexed outsiders, this expanded edition offers an engaging tour of the anime megaverse, from older artistic traditions to the works of modern...

Things Japanese takes a delightful look at over sixty objects that are uniquely Japanese. Each spread is dedicated to a different item everything from folding paper fans to lacquer ware combs and ceramic tea bowls. Each object...

The Art of Titanfall will take readers on a no-holds barred look at Respawn Entertainment's hugely anticipated multiplayer shooter  featuring exclusive concept and development art, showcasing the all-out warfare between the agile pilots...

An impressive cult movie art collection, featuring art from Gallery 1988, a Los Angeles art gallery that focuses on pop-culture themed artwork. Be prepared to see your favourite cult movies as you've never seem them before! Gallery 1988's annual...

The art of Japanese woodblock printing, known as ukiyo-e ("pictures of the floating world"), reflects the rich history and way of life in Japan hundreds of years ago. Ukiyo-e: The Art of the Japanese Print takes a thematic approach to this iconic...

Amazing Origami provides the ultimate origami experience giving you 144 sheets of paper-featuring 19 new designs created just for this kit-and instructions for 17 delightful origami models. Providing everything you need to create and display your origami...

The Japanese sword, a unique work of art in steel, can be appreciated from a number of viewpoints. Its functionality as a weapon, the sophisticated metallurgy and scientific thinking utilized by the swordsmith, the shape of the blade itself, and the...

The traditional paper patterns of Japan-the birthplace of origami-have been admired for centuries for their timeless beauty. These colorful traditional paper patterns were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper folders. This...

Aeschylus: The Libation Bearers; Euripides: Electra; Sophocles: Electra

'This is the best Prometheus Bound in English. Deborah Roberts' translation is accurate, readable, and true to the original in idiom, imagery, and the combination of a high style with occasional colloquialism. The informative notes and perceptive...

With a history tracing back to ancient Egypt where they were even revered as gods, domestic cats have not only gained the favor of humans by repelling pests, but have also provided us with endless companionship and entertainment through the millennia...

Bringing a love of food and art together, ‘PALATE PALETTE’ showcases drawings of food from around the world that look delicious enough to eat right off the page! PALATE PALETTE was inspired by a simple question that floated around the Victionary studio...

Bring detailed and dynamic fantasy characters to life! Furries fuse human and animal characteristics to create unique and fantastical hybrid forms. This book contains everything you need to know about drawing furries for the printed page, for the...

Simon “Woody” Wood, founder and editor-in-chief of Sneaker Freaker magazine, has spent the last two decades analyzing the global cult of footwear fanatics. That experience directly inspired World’s Greatest Sneaker Collectors, a stonking 752-page journey...

From Azzedine Alaïa, Cristobal Balenciaga, and Coco Chanel to Alexander McQueen, Yves Saint Laurent, and Vivienne Westwood, more than a century's worth of fashion greats from the permanent collection of The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology...

In this book the reader will find the full range ofcurrent container architeture projects - one container for a temporary exhibition Hall, or thousand containers for a football stadium. In an ever-changing world with its hybrid forms of living and...

This book presents international projects with a focus on the amazing versatility of this eco-hero in architecture and interior design Architecture involving and consisting of bamboo as a building material has developed into one of the most fascinating...

Nearly exactly ten years after the publication of the Atlas of World Architecture, this new follow-up publication reviews the last architectural decade by means of current exemplary buildings from all continents. Not only have building tasks, techniques...

Howcan houses be upgraded to meet today's demands - from living comfort via energyefficiency to digital requirements? How can the fusion of historic and newelements be utilized as a design element? The continued use of existing residential buildings, be...