Art forms Books

John Muir Laws's guide to drawing birds is itself winged, soaring between a devotion not only to art but also to the lives, forms, and postures of the birds themselves.Here, artistic technique and the exquisite details of natural history intertwine, and...

A Kind of Prayer presents the first-ever survey dedicated to the late Cree artist Kimowan Metchewais and his singular body of work on Indigenous identity, community, and colonial memory.After his untimely death at age forty-seven in 2011, Metchewais left...

Delegation is the first comprehensive monograph by Apsalooke/Crow artist Wendy Red Star, whose photography recasts historical narratives with wit, candor, and a feminist, Indigenous perspective.Red Star centers Native American life and material culture...

Brackenridge Park began its life as a heavily wooded, bucolic driving park at the turn of the twentieth century. Over the next 120 years it evolved into the sprawling, multifaceted jewel San Antonians enjoy today, home to the San Antonio Zoo, the state's...

Dinosaurs have filled us with wonder since the first monstrous bones were pulled from the earth thousands of years ago. For centuries, we imagined dinosaurs as giant, clumsy brutes-but science has since revealed them to be so much more. They were living,...

The first book on a fascinating mysterious death with art as big business at the center. Indiana's work is loved even by those unfamiliar with his name. Expect major review attention from mainstream and art news media. Robert Indiana's life, work and...

Dazzling and ambitious, this multivoiced fusion of prose, playwriting, graphic art, and philosophy spins an epic tale of America's struggle for civil rights as it played out in San Francisco near the end of the 1960s. As Karen Tei Yamashita's motley cast...

"Ms. Finley hasn't lost the power to disturb."-Ben Brantley, The New York TimesNo other performing artist has captured the psychological complexity of this decade as Karen Finley has. In her inimitable style, she has embodied some of the most troubling...

As one of the people who defined punk's protest art in the 1970s and 1980s, Gee Vaucher (b. 1945) deserves to be much better-known. She produced confrontational album covers for the legendary anarchist band Crass and later went on to do the same for...

This topical and innovative study is the first book on Algerian cinema to be published in English since the 1970s. At a time when North African and Islamic cultures are of increasing political significance, Algerian National Cinema presents a dynamic,...

Who's worse, the Young-Girl or the Man-Child?Tiqqun's Preliminary Materials for a Theory of the Young-Girl is a controversial work of anticapitalist philosophy that has attracted musicians, playwrights, feminist theorists, and men's-rights activists...

An examination of Japanese contemporary art through the lens of ecocriticism and environmental historyCollectively referred to by the word tsuchi, earthy materials such as soil and clay are prolific in Japanese contemporary art. Highlighting works of...

Tracing the evolution of the Italian avant-garde's pioneering experiments with art and technology and their subversion of freedom and controlIn postwar Italy, a group of visionary artists used emergent computer technologies as both tools of artistic...

Bring your own manga characters to life!With millions of fans around the world, manga is a beloved art form. Now you, too, can learn how to draw your favourite characters from Japanese comics and anime! Manga Art for Everyone shows you how to draw...

From the author of The Unofficial Book of Cricut Crafts and the creator of Hello Creative Family and Cutting Machine Crafting comes a brand new book, all about making handmade gifts with your Cricut cutting machine!Throughout the pages of this book,...

The ultimate Cricut how-to book that covers everything you need to know to purchase a Cricut and use it like a pro! Are you new to Cricut crafting? Returning after a hiatus and desperate for a refresher? Perhaps you're an old pro looking for brand-new...

Are you a curious hand lettering beginner or long-time enthusiast looking to take your craft to the next level? Or are you a DIY guru or event planner wishing to breathe new life into a boring gift, event signage, or party dcor? Extraordinary Hand...

Zen is a school of Mahayana Buddhism that developed in China during the Tang dynasty. Zen emphasizes a rigorous meditation practice, insight into Buddha's nature, and the personal expression of this insight in daily life, especially for the benefit of...

Enter the macabre, mysterious realm of Edgar Allan Poe's chilling tales by coloring Odessa Begay's haunting illustrations. Leave the modern world and its demands behind while adding your creative touch to settings, motifs, and details inspired by The...

For the past three decades, artist Christian Peltenburg-Brechneff has often traded his traditional artist studio for the expansive possibilities of a global odyssey. Immersing himself in terrains both near and far-from Lunuganga in tropical Sri Lanka to...

American artist Sylvia Ji's haunting, seductive and psychedelically tinged portrayals of women offer a whole new slant on femininity, and blur the line between high- and lowbrow art. Her subjects are symbolic reflections of herself, and people she knows,...

The classic Digital Art Masters series returns with another volume chocked full of brilliant digital art, image breakdown tutorials and unique, never-before-seen images. Digital Art Masters: Volume 8 is not your typical digital art gallery book. While it...

A digital art annual featuring world-class artwork and image breakdowns from some of the industry's top digital artists.

"If you haven't read this book yet--buy it, take it home, and read it now! This is the work that made me get off my ass and actually do something, and it will inspire you, too."--Kathleen Hanna, singer, Bikini Kill, Le Tigre and The Julie Ruin"I believe...

In late November 1974, filmmaker Werner Herzog received a phone call from Paris delivering some terrible news. German film historian, mentor, and close friend Lotte Eisner was seriously ill and dying. Herzog was determined to prevent this and believed...

An engrossing account of Alain Resnais'sincomparable film, this book documents how a film that began as a cinematicspin-off of an educational exhibition became a significant step in the buildingof a collective consciousness of the tragedy of World War II...

Detailed step-by-step lessons make it easy to create beautiful watercolor portraits!Japanese Style Watercolor Portraits takes you through each step of the watercolor portrait process, from sketching your subject to layering in the colors and rendering...

Create exquisite, long-lasting quilled paper flowers with this step-by-step detailed guide!With the help of Japanese quilling expert Motoko Maggie Nakatani, you can create breathtaking quilled flowers with just a few inexpensive tools and paper quilling...

Utagawa Hiroshige was one of the most prominent Japanese ukiyo-e artists. He is best known for his series of prints The 53 Stations of the Tokaido (1832 - 1833). Hiroshige's work influenced Europe's Impressionists and...

Shibori is a traditional tie-dyeing craft characterized by its indigo colour and elaborate patterns. It is known as a Japanese craft, but can actually be traced back to 5th century China. Shibori is created by using a myriad of resist-dyeing techniques...

Journal about the ebb and flow of your day to day in this sophisticated journal.Water symbolizes life. It's unpredictable, purifying, strong and flexible, a force that can both heal and sink you. The colour gold is often associated with wealth,...

This paper pack contains 1,000 high-quality, extra small 2.75-inch origami sheets printed with beautiful chiyogami designs.These origami papers were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 unique...

New functional format, same high-quality paper!This origami paper pack from Tuttle Publishing has 256 sheets of richly saturated, double-sided origami paper. Held into place with an easy tear-out design, you won't have to worry about loose...

This paper pack contains 200 high-quality, 6-inch origami sheets printed with colourful Woodblock Prints by Hokusai. The famous Japanese artist, painter, and printmaker, Katsushika Hokusai (1760 - 1849), is best known for his woodblock print series...

This pack contains 500 high-quality origami sheets printed with bright colors of the rainbow.These beautiful origami papers were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 different solid colors,...

This paper pack contains 1,000 high-quality, extra small 2.75-inch origami sheets printed with beautiful color bursts.These origami papers were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 unique...

These fine-quality sheets feature 6 prints inspired by fun and colorful watercolors in rainbow colours! These papers are suitable for craft projects as well as for gift wrapping. The variety of designs means they are useful for any occasion-whether a...

These beautiful note cards feature 16 woodblock prints by master artist Utagawa Hiroshige. With detailed scenes showcasing traditional life in Japan, receiving one of these cards will make your friends and family smile.Blank inside, these cards will...

This paper pack contains 1,000 high-quality, small 4-inch origami sheets printed with vibrant rainbow colours.These origami papers were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 colours of the...

This pack contains 500 high-quality origami sheets printed with fun and colorful Rainbow Watercolor designs.These beautiful paper patterns were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 different...

These fine-quality sheets feature 6 prints inspired by stylish succulents!These papers are suitable for craft projects as well as for gift wrapping. The variety of designs means they are useful for any occasion-whether a holiday, birthday, anniversary or...

These fine-quality sheets feature 6 prints inspired by mesmerising kaleidoscope patterns! These papers are suitable for craft projects as well as for gift wrapping. The variety of designs means they are useful for any occasion-whether a holiday,...

1000 piecesFinished puzzle is 24 x 18 inchesQuality design & easy to handle piecesFeatures the classic Japanese woodblock print Songs of the Four Seasons: Summer (1853) by Kuniteru UtagawaThis print is of Prince Genji and some courtiers enjoying a...

These fun and vibrant note cards feature 16 rainbow designs. Blank inside, they will convey a heartfelt message for any occasion.This note card set includes:16 folded blank note cards-3 3/4 x 4 1/2 inches (9.5 x 11.5 cm) 16 unique designs 17 sealable...

Author and artist Kamo is back with her ever-popular doodles!Cute, funny and simple drawings - alongside step-by-step instructions-are sure to inspire readers of all ages to sit down and start doodling. Begin with a line or squiggle, and then turn it...

This paper pack contains 500 high-quality 6-inch origami sheets printed with stunning photographs of succulents. These colourful origami papers were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 unique...

This paper pack contains 200 high-quality, large (8.25 inch) origami sheets printed with beautiful and inspiring nature photos. These colourful origami papers were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack...