Calendar 2017 Erin Hanson: Fine Art Landscapes in Oil Calendar

Calendar 2017 Erin Hanson: Fine Art Landscapes in Oil Calendar
by Erin Hanson (Artist), Red Rock Fine Art (Author) – Wall Calendar, 2017

If you love bold color and beautiful landscapes, you will love Erin Hanson's collection of contemporary impressionism oil paintings. Inspired by California wine country, Western deserts, and the American Northwest, Hanson's paintings take you on a fantastic journey through an abstract mosaic of colors and seasons.

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Series: Modern Impressionism Paintings of Western Landscapes
Calendar: 26 pages
Publisher: Red Rock Fine Art, Inc.; 1st edition (2017)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0991507177
ISBN-13: 978-0991507177
Product Dimensions: 12.1 x 11.9 x 0.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.4 ounces
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Erin Hanson (Artist), Red Rock Fine Art (Author)

In Pursuit of Spring (Nature Classics)

In Pursuit of Spring (Nature Classics)
by Edward Thomas (Author), Alexandra Harris (Introduction) – December 31, 2016

In March 1913, before finding huge success as a poet, Edward Thomas set out on a bicycle tour of Southern England, finishing the trip with imagination and notebooks overflowing. With recently rediscovered photographs from the journey.

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Series: Nature Classics
Paperback: 230 pages
Publisher: Little Toller Books; New edition edition (December 31, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1908213434
ISBN-13: 978-1908213433
Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 0.8 x 8.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces
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Edward Thomas was an important poet, essayist and novelist. Possibly best known for his poem Adlestrop, he is now regarded as a pre-eminent figure in rural and landscape writing. He was killed at the Battle of Arras, where he is buried.

Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way

Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way
by Ina Krieger (Author), Carsten Krieger (Author) – December 31, 2016

Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way was launched in 2013. This long distance touring route follows Ireland's west coast from Donegal in the north to Cork in the south and encompasses some of Ireland's most spectacular scenery. This book is the perfect accompaniment to the route. This beautiful book takes the reader on a photographic journey down Ireland's west coast from Donegal to Cork. It showcases the attractions of the west coast: dramatic views, abundant nature and wildlife, lighthouses, harbours and quaint seaside villages, as well as heritage, history and people. Contains maps for each section of the Wild Atlantic Way, and follows Bord Failte's divisions of the route: Donegal Mayo, Mayo Clare, Clare Kerry, Kerry to Cork. German language edition. 'a sumptuous book in which the magnificent colour photographs speak for themselves' Books Ireland on Ireland's Coast

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Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: O'Brien Press (December 31, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1847178367
ISBN-13: 978-1847178367
Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 0.5 x 10.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
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Carsten Krieger has made Ireland his home. His unique images of the Irish landscape are highly acclaimed and he is the author of several books of landscape photography. His photographs have also been published in magazines and calendars and he also exhibits in Ireland and abroad on a regular basis.

Pet Photography: The Secrets to Creating Authentic Pet Portraits

Pet Photography: The Secrets to Creating Authentic Pet Portraits
by Norah Levine (Author) – December 30, 2016

For those who want to combine their passion for both animals and photography, pet photography is the perfect solution. Photographing pets can be a fun-filled and incredibly rewarding experience, but it has its challenges, as well. Like any kind of portraiture, there is both technical knowledge and aesthetic skill to acquire, including knowledge of your equipment and subject, and the ability to create strong and creative compositions for images with maximum impact. Additionally, pet photographers need to learn how to communicate and collaborate with a variety of animals (with very different personalities!) to produce compelling imagery

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Hardcover: 360 pages
Publisher: Rocky Nook; 1 edition (December 30, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1681980975
ISBN-13: 978-1681980973
Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 1.1 x 10.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
Average Customer Review:
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Norah Levine is cofounder of the philanthropic Lifelines Project (honoring the bond between the homeless and their pets), fine artist, and professional child and pet photographer based in Austin, Texas.

Dressing Marilyn: How a Hollywood Icon was Styled by William Travilla

Dressing Marilyn: How a Hollywood Icon was Styled by William Travilla
by Andrew Hansford (Author), Karen Homer (Author) – December 29, 2016

William Travilla is one of the best costume designers of all time and Marilyn Monroe was his most famous client. This gorgeous coffee-table book presents the striking dresses that Travilla created for Monroe, from his early work on the thriller Don’t Bother to Knock, to the gorgeous pink gown in which Marilyn sang “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” to the legendary white dress from The Seven Year Itch, which arguably contributed to the collapse of Marilyn’s marriage to Joe DiMaggio. Featuring Travilla’s original sketches, rare costume test shots, dress patterns, photographs of Marilyn wearing the costumes, and exclusive extracts from interviews with Travilla, this book offers fresh insight into the golden age of Hollywood . . . and Monroe’s glamorous image.

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Hardcover: 192 pages
Publisher: Goodman (December 29, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1847960979
ISBN-13: 978-1847960979
Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 0.8 x 9.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
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Andrew Hansford manages Travilla’s archive and was responsible for the 2008 exhibition of Travilla’s costumes, which opened in both the US and the UK. He has lectured to fashion students on Travilla and his work.

Karen Homer is a fashion writer who has written for Vogue and the Times. She has authored three books, including Things a Woman Should Know About Shoes (Carlton).

Healing Creations: Discover Your Mindful Self Through Mandala Colouring and Journaling

Healing Creations: Discover Your Mindful Self Through Mandala Colouring and Journaling Clr Csm Edition
by Patricia Fitzgerald (Author) - December 28, 2016

Think of this book as a bubble bath for the soul. It has forty intricate mandalas for you to color, which are accompanied by inspirational quotations and meditations to transport you to a state of tranquility.

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Hardcover: 192 pages
Publisher: Collins Pr; Clr Csm edition (December 28, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1848892845
ISBN-13: 978-1848892842
Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 0.9 x 10.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
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PATRICIA FITZGERALD studied Visual Education & Communication, Philosophy & Sociology, and is qualified in the Therapeutic Use of Mindfulness. Discovering mandalas at a time of personal upheaval utterly changed her life. She practices mindfulness daily, and exhibits and hosts workshops and retreats in Ireland and abroad.

Chocolate Cheesecake 2: A Second Serving of Modern Black Pin-ups 1st Edition

Chocolate Cheesecake 2: A Second Serving of Modern Black Pin-ups 1st Edition
by Earnest L. Cox PhD (Author) – December 28, 2016

This book is the follow-up to the groundbreaking Chocolate Cheesecake, and is a new collection of modern black pin-up photography. Modern black pin-ups are becoming more popular as more photographers and models seek to expand the genre of pin-up photography beyond its historical limitations. This second book showcases over a dozen of today's best pin-up photographers and their work with over fifty of the most beautiful black pin-up models. With images that embody black glamour and feminine empowerment, Chocolate Cheesecake 2 displays the range of flavors found in contemporary black pin-up culture. Redefining modern notions of beauty through the styles of the past, Chocolate Cheesecake 2 continues the celebration of modern black pin-up beauty.

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Hardcover: 160 pages
Publisher: Schiffer; 1 edition (December 28, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0764352539
ISBN-13: 978-0764352539
Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 0.9 x 12.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
Average Customer Review:
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Earnest L. Cox, PhD is an associate professor of Rhetoric and Writing at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. He is a long-time fan and collector of pin-up photography, and lives with his wife Angelia in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Abstracts In Acrylic and Ink: A Playful Painting Workshop

Abstracts In Acrylic and Ink: A Playful Painting Workshop
by Jodi Ohl (Author) – December 26, 2016

While there are many approaches to painting abstract art, Jodi Ohl's philosophy is to simply start. In this book, the successful, self taught artist helps you "dive in with an open mind and fearless heart." Everything inside is geared toward kick-starting your creativity:
-An exciting series of 22 fun to follow, step by step projects.
-A tantalizing variety of approaches and inspirations for applying and manipulating paint, crayons, pencils,   ink, paper, photos and more.
-Quick and loose exercises for building a library of ideas, color palettes, patterns and designs to use in future paintings.
-Loads of practical advice, including how to stock your studio without going broke, the five must-haves mediums, and how to finish and protect your artwork.

For beginners eager to get to the "good stuff" and for artists looking to expand their repertoire, it just doesn't get any better.

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Paperback: 144 pages
Publisher: North Light Books (December 26, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1440346526
ISBN-13: 978-1440346521
Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 0.4 x 10.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.4 pound
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Jodi Ohl is a self-taught mixed media artist, originally from Dunkirk, NY, who now resides in Aberdeen, NC. Having recently left her day job to pursue her artistic career full time, she is has built a body of work that is known for its distinctive texture, bold color combinations which are often whimsical or abstract compositions, as well as motivational in nature. Her art appeals to those that seem to be young at heart and who appreciate the positive side of life whether communicated through words, colors, or composition. Published in over 23 international mixed media magazines such as Cloth Paper Scissors, Somerset Studios, Artful Blogging, Artful Journaling, Somerset Holidays and Celebrations, and Cloth Paper Scissors Studios, as well as a contributor to five mixed media books.

Pickers and Poets: The Ruthlessly Poetic Singer-Songwriters of Texas (John and Robin Dickson Series in Texas Music, sponsored by the Center for Texas)

Pickers and Poets: The Ruthlessly Poetic Singer-Songwriters of Texas (John and Robin Dickson Series in Texas Music, sponsored by the Center for Texas)
by Craig E. Clifford (Editor), Craig Hillis (Editor), Joe Nick Patoski (Contributor), & 15 – December 23, 2016

Many books and essays have addressed the broad sweep of Texas music its multicultural aspects, its wide array and blending of musical genres, its historical transformations, and its love/hate relationship with Nashville and other established music business centers. This book, however, focuses on an essential thread in this tapestry: the Texas singer songwriters to whom the contributors refer as “ruthlessly poetic.” All songs require good lyrics, but for these songwriters, the poetic quality and substance of the lyrics are front and center.

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Series: John and Robin Dickson Series in Texas Music, sponsored by the Center for Texas
Hardcover: 280 pages
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press (December 23, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 162349446X
ISBN-13: 978-1623494469
Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 0.9 x 9.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
Average Customer Review: 
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CRAIG CLIFFORD, author of In the Deep Heart’s Core: Reflections on Life, Letters, and Texas and other titles, is a professor of philosophy and directs the Honors College at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas. With his group, the Accidental Band, he performs and records classic Texas singer-songwriters’ music, along with his own songs. Based in Austin, CRAIG D. HILLIS toured and recorded as guitarist with Jerry Jeff Walker and the Lost Gonzo Band from 1972 to 1976. A member of the Lost Austin Band, he maintains active involvement in the state’s live music scene.

The Stage Manager's Toolkit: Templates and Communication Techniques to Guide Your Theatre Production from First Meeting to Final Performance (The Focal Press Toolkit Series) 2nd Edition

The Stage Manager's Toolkit: Templates and Communication Techniques to Guide Your Theatre Production from First Meeting to Final Performance (The Focal Press Toolkit Series) 2nd Edition
by Laurie Kincman (Author) - December 18, 2016

The Stage Manager’s Toolkit provides a comprehensive account of the role of the stage manager for live theatre with a focus on both written and verbal communication best practices. The book outlines the duties of the stage manager and assistant stage manager throughout a production, discussing not only what to do but why. The book identifies communication objectives for each phase of production, paperwork to be created, and the necessary questions to be answered in order to ensure success.

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Series: The Focal Press Toolkit Series
Paperback: 322 pages
Publisher: Focal Press; 2 edition (December 18, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1138183776
ISBN-13: 978-1138183773
Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 9.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
Average Customer Review:
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Laurie Kincman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Theatre Arts at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, heading the undergraduate emphases in stage management and arts administration. She also serves as the department’s production manager. Her professional credits as a stage manager and production manager include work with the Old Globe Theatre, Malashock Dance & Company, Shakespeare Festival/LA, Opera Pacific, the California Ballet Company, American Stage Festival, and for choreographers Jessica Iwanson and Donald McKayle. Laurie is a member of the United States Institute for Theatre Technology, the Production Managers Forum, the Stage Managers Association, the Association for Arts Administration Educators, and Actors’ Equity Association.

Adobe Photoshop Elements 15 Classroom in a Book 1st Edition

Adobe Photoshop Elements 15 Classroom in a Book 1st Edition
by John Evans (Author), Katrin Straub (Author) - December 10, 2016

Adobe Photoshop Elements 15 Classroom in a Book is the most thorough and comprehensive way for you to master all the new features in Adobe's top-rated consumer-targeted photo-editing software. Each chapter in this step-by-step, lesson-based guide contains a project that builds on your growing knowledge of the program, while end-of-chapter review questions reinforce each lesson. You will learn the basics of editing your images with Photoshop Elements and learn how to best use the program's many new features.
In this new version of the book you will receive complete coverage of all the new and improved features in Photoshop Elements 15. Discover how to use Smart Tags and enhanced search to make it faster and easier to organize and find your photos. Save time with the enhanced Instant Fix feature. Explore all new Guided Edits. Explore the Filter Gallery. You’ll discover new tools that let you expand your creativity. And you’ll learn how to print, export, and share your images.

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Series: Classroom in a Book
Paperback: 312 pages
Publisher: Adobe Press; 1 edition (December 10, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 013466535X
ISBN-13: 978-0134665351
Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 0.9 x 9 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
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John Evans has over 25 years’ experience in digital graphics, initially as a graphic designer and digital illustrator, and then as a multimedia author, user interface designer, and technical writer. He is the author of several editions of Adobe Photoshop Elements Classroom in a Book and Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classroom in a Book, and he resides in Thailand.

Katrin Straub is an artist, designer, and author who holds degrees from the FH Augsburg, ISIA Urbino, and The New School University in New York. She has written many books, among them Adobe Creative Suite Idea Kit, Adobe Soundbooth CS3 Classroom in a Book and several versions of Adobe Photoshop Elements Classroom in a Book, Adobe Premiere Elements Classroom in a Book, and Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classroom in a Book. She resides in Brussels, Belgium.

History of Furniture: A Global View

History of Furniture: A Global View
by Mark Hinchman (Author) - December 10, 2016

Globalization affects every aspect of our lives, from what we buy to what we eat to what we study and the study of design history is no exception. Programs in art, architecture, and interior design all face the challenge of providing students with information from around the world. History of Furniture: A Global View covers the major historical movements in furniture design (from prehistoric periods through contemporary times) and includes parts of the world that traditional history books ignore or underserve, such as Africa and China. It presents the achievements of Western furniture designers, not in isolation from the rest of the globe, but in vibrant contact with it. For example, students will learn about the influence of Islamic design on Romanesque style and Thailand's interpretation of Art Nouveau. In short, this comprehensive book with a global perspective focuses on the evolution of furniture from ancient history through postmodernism.

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Paperback: 640 pages
Publisher: Fairchild Books (December 10, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1501332791
ISBN-13: 978-1501332791
Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
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Mark Hinchman is based at the University of Nebraska Lincoln, USA.

The SMK National Gallery of Denmark: Director's Choice

The SMK National Gallery of Denmark: Director's Choice
by Mikkel Bogh (Author) – December 10, 2016

The National Gallery of Denmark is remarkable, showcasing a rich, striking selection of art - from timeless Renaissance classics to eclectic, vibrant modern pieces. It houses one of the most comprehensive Matisse collections in the world, as well as a vast array of Danish art, ranging from the Golden Age to more contemporary pieces.
In this new addition to the Director's Choice series, Mikkel Blogh picks out his favorite artworks, creating an insightful, intimate look into a truly unique collection.

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Series: Director's Choice
Paperback: 80 pages
Publisher: Scala Arts Publishers Inc. (December 10, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1785510371
ISBN-13: 978-1785510373
Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 0.3 x 7.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
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Mikkel Bogh is Director of the National Gallery of Denmark. He has been the Rector of the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Art's School of Visual Arts and the head of the University of Copenhagen's Department of Art and Culture.

Tranny: Confessions of Punk Rock's Most Infamous Anarchist Sellout

Tranny: Confessions of Punk Rock's Most Infamous Anarchist Sellout
by Laura Jane Grace  (Author), Dan Ozzi (Contributor) – November 15, 2016

The provocative transgender advocate and lead singer of the punk rock band Against Me! provides a searing account of her search for identity and her true self. It started in a room in Naples, Florida, when a getting into mischief punk young person named Tom Gabel,

furnished with only an acoustic guitar and a headful of rebel governmental issues, arrived on a riff. Gabel shaped Against Me! also, soared the band from its crude beginnings-slamming into a drum unit made of pickle pails to a noteworthy name powerhouse that pundits have called this present era's The Conflict. Since its initiation in 1997, Against Me! has been one of punk's most powerful advanced groups, additionally one of its generally divisive. With each score the four-piece moved in their vocation, they increased new fans while enraging their old ones. They endured legitimate misfortunes, a spinning entryway of drummers, and a swarm of irate, activist punks who called them "sellouts" and attempted to undermine their shows every step of the way. Be that as it may, underneath people in general turmoil, something much more noteworthy possessed Gabel-a mystery kept for a long time, just recognized in the scribbled out pages of individual diaries and covered up in verses. Through a disturbed youth, misconduct, and battles with medications, Gabel was on a rebuffing scan for character. Not until May of 2012 did a Moving Stone profile at last uncover it: Gabel is a transsexual, and would from that point on be living as a lady under the name Laura Jane Elegance. Tranny is the personal story of Against Me's! baffling organizer, weaving the account of the band's history, and additionally Grace's, with many at no other time seen passages from the heaps of diaries Elegance kept. More than a common music journal about sex, medications, and shake "n" roll-in spite of the fact that it positively has a lot of that-Tranny is an inside take a gander at a standout amongst the most wonderful stories ever. - Get a copy (Amazon) : Tranny: Confessions of Punk Rock's..

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Hardcover: 320 pages
Publisher: Hachette Books (November 15, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0316387959
ISBN-13: 978-0316387958
Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 1.2 x 9.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
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The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia

The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia
by Patrick Thorpe (Editor), Michael Gombos (Translator)-  January 29, 2013

Dark Horse Books and Nintendo team up to bring you The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia, containing an unparalleled collection of historical information on The Legend of Zelda franchise. This handsome hardcover contains never-before-seen concept art, the full history of Hyrule, the official chronology of the games, and much more! Starting with an insightful introduction by the legendary producer and video-game designer of Donkey Kong, Mario, and The Legend of Zelda, Shigeru Miyamoto, this book is crammed full of information about the storied history of Link's adventures from the creators themselves! As a bonus, The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia includes an exclusive comic by the foremost creator of The Legend of Zelda manga — Akira Himekawa!

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Hardcover: 280 pages
Publisher: Dark Horse Books (January 29, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1616550414
ISBN-13: 978-1616550417
Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 1.1 x 12.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 3.7 pounds
Average Customer Review:
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Patrick Thorpe

John Derian Picture Book

John Derian Picture Book
by John Derian (Author) – October 4, 2016

John Derian’s home goods empire reaches far and wide—in addition to the four John Derian stores he owns in New York and Massachussetts, his products are sold by more than 600 retailers worldwide, including Neiman Marcus, ABC, and Gump’s in the United States; Conran and Liberty in the UK; and Astier de Villatte in Paris. It all started with his now-iconic collectible plates decoupaged with 19th-century artwork sourced from old and rare books, a process that credited him with elevating the decoupage technique into fine art. Over the past 25 years, the brand has expanded greatly to include home and general design gifts and products.
Now, for the first time ever, comes the book John Derian fans have been waiting for. Culled from the thousands of images that have appeared in his biannual collections, here is an astoundingly beautiful assortment of more than 400 full-bleed images in their original form. From intensely colored flowers and birds to curious portraits, hand-drawn letters, and breathtaking landscapes, the best of John Derian is here. The result is an oversized object of desire, a work of art in and of itself, that brilliantly walks the line between commerce and art, and that is destined to become the gift book of the season

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Hardcover: 368 pages
Publisher: Artisan (October 4, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1579656471
ISBN-13: 978-1579656478
Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 1.5 x 14.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 6.3 pounds
Average Customer Review:
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John Derian is an artist and designer who transforms printed images from the past, and in doing so transports the viewer to another world. He established John Derian Company Inc. in 1989, and his decoupage plates, platters, paperweights, coasters, and bowls are still entirely handmade in his studio in New York City, where he employs a small staff of artisans to assist with production. His designs are sold at upscale home stores, in catalogs, and at gift shops worldwide, and he has designed exclusive collections for Cisco Brothers, Astier de Villatte, Target, and more. His retail shops, studio, and homes have been featured in Vogue, T: The New York Times Style Magazine, The World of Interiors, Elle Decor, and Vanity Fair, among others.

Overview: A New Perspective of Earth

Overview: A New Perspective of Earth
by Benjamin Grant  (Author) – October 25, 2016

A stunning and unique collection of satellite images of Earth that offer an unexpected look at humanity, derived from the wildly popular Daily Overview Instagram account.
Inspired by the "Overview Effect"--a sensation that astronauts experience when given the opportunity to look down and view the Earth as a whole--the breathtaking, high definition satellite photographs in OVERVIEW offer a new way to look at the landscape that we have shaped. More than 200 images of industry, agriculture, architecture, and nature highlight incredible patterns while also revealing a deeper story about human impact. This extraordinary photographic journey around our planet captures the sense of wonder gained from a new, aerial vantage point and creates a perspective of Earth as it has never been seen before

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Hardcover: 288 pages
Publisher: Amphoto Books (October 25, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 039957865X
ISBN-13: 978-0399578656
Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 1.2 x 11.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 4.6 pounds
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Benjamin Grant is the author of "Overview". The book takes its inspiration from Daily Overview — an Instagram project he started in December 2013. His daily posts have both delighted and challenged his audience from all corners of the globe. For "Overview", Grant has curated and created more than 200 original images by stitching together numerous high‑resolution satellite photographs. With each Overview, he aims to not only inspire a fresh perspective of our planet but also encourage a new understanding of what human impact looks like. Grant graduated from Yale University where he studied world history, art history, and rowed on the heavyweight crew team. He lives and rides his bike in New York City.

Bear: The Life and Times of Augustus Owsley Stanley III

Bear: The Life and Times of Augustus Owsley Stanley III
by Robert Greenfield  (Author) – November 15, 2016

The creator of the dancing bear logo and designer of the Wall of Sound for the Grateful Dead, Augustus Owsley Stanley III, better known by his nickname, Bear, was one of the most iconic figures in the cultural revolution that changed both America and the world during the 1960s.
Owsley's high octane rocket fuel enabled Ken Kesey and his Merry Pranksters to put on the Acid Tests. It also powered much of what happened on stage at Monterey Pop. Owsley turned on Pete Townshend of The Who and Jimi Hendrix. The shipment of LSD that Owsley sent John Lennon resulted in The Beatles' Magical Mystery Tour album and film.
Convinced that the Grateful Dead were destined to become the world's greatest rock 'n' roll band, Owsley provided the money that kept them going during their early days. As their longtime soundman, he then faithfully recorded many of the Dead's greatest live performances and designed the massive space age system that came to be known as the Wall of Sound.
Award-winning author and biographer Robert Greenfield’s definitive biography of this Grateful Dead legend masterfully takes us through Owsley's incredible life and times to bring us a full picture of this fascinating man for the first time.

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Hardcover: 288 pages
Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books (November 15, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1250081211
ISBN-13: 978-1250081216
Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 8.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces
Average Customer Review:
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A former Associate Editor of the London bureau of Rolling Stone magazine, Robert Greenfield is the critically acclaimed author of several classic rock books, among them S.T.P.: A Journey Through America with the Rolling Stones, as well as the definitive biographies of Timothy Leary and Ahmet Ertegun. With Bill Graham, he is the co-author of Bill Graham Presents: My Life Inside Rock and Out, which won the ASCAP- Deems Taylor Award. An award winning novelist, playwright, and screenwriter, his short fiction has appeared in GQ, Esquire, and Playboy magazines. He lives in California.

Walk Through Walls: A Memoir

Walk Through Walls: A Memoir
by Marina Abramovic  (Author)-  October 25, 2016

“I had experienced absolute freedom—I had felt that my body was without boundaries, limitless; that pain didn’t matter, that nothing mattered at all—and it intoxicated me.”
In 2010, more than 750,000 people stood in line at Marina Abramović’s MoMA retrospective for the chance to sit across from her and communicate with her nonverbally in an unprecedented durational performance that lasted more than 700 hours. This celebration of nearly fifty years of groundbreaking performance art demonstrated once again that Marina Abramović is truly a force of nature.
The child of Communist war-hero parents under Tito’s regime in postwar Yugoslavia, she was raised with a relentless work ethic. Even as she was beginning to build an international artistic career, Marina lived at home under her mother’s abusive control, strictly obeying a 10 p.m. curfew. But nothing could quell her insatiable curiosity, her desire to connect with people, or her distinctly Balkan sense of humor—all of which informs her art and her life. The beating heart of Walk Through Walls is an operatic love story—a twelve-year collaboration with fellow performance artist Ulay, much of which was spent penniless in a van traveling across Europe—a relationship that began to unravel and came to a dramatic end atop the Great Wall of China.
Marina’s story, by turns moving, epic, and dryly funny, informs an incomparable artistic career that involves pushing her body past the limits of fear, pain, exhaustion, and danger in an uncompromising quest for emotional and spiritual transformation. A remarkable work of performance in its own right, Walk Through Walls is a vivid and powerful rendering of the unparalleled life of an extraordinary artist.

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Hardcover: 384 pages
Publisher: Crown Archetype (October 25, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1101905042
ISBN-13: 978-1101905043
Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 1.1 x 9.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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3.4 out of 5 stars
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Since the beginning of her career in Belgrade during the early 1970s, Marina Abramovic has pioneered performance as a visual art form, creating some of the most important early works. The body has always been both her subject and medium. Exploring her physical and mental limits in works that ritualize the simple actions of everyday life, she has withstood pain, exhaustion and danger in her quest for emotional and spiritual transformation. From 1975–88, Abramovic and the German artist Ulay performed together, dealing with relations of duality. Abramovic returned to solo performances in 1989.

A Perfect Union of Contrary Things

A Perfect Union of Contrary Things
by Maynard James Keenan (Author), Sarah Jensen (Author) – October 1, 2016

(Book). A Perfect Union of Contrary Things is the authorized biography of musician and vintner Maynard James Keenan. Co-author Sarah Jensen's 30-year friendship with Keenan gives her unique insight into his history and career trajectory. The book traces Keenan's journey from his Midwest childhood to his years in the Army to his time in art school, from his stint at a Boston pet shop to his place in the international spotlight and his influence on contemporary music and regional winemaking. A comprehensive portrayal of a versatile and dedicated artist, A Perfect Union of Contrary Things pays homage to the people and places that shaped the man and his art. Until now, Maynard's fans have had access to only an abridged version of his story. A Perfect Union of Contrary Things presents the outtakes, the scenes of disappointment and triumph, and the events that led him to take one step after the next, to change direction, to explore sometimes surprising opportunities. Included are sidebars in his own words, often humorous anecdotes that illuminate the narrative, as well as commentary by his family members, friends, instructors, and industry colleagues. The book also features a foreword by Alex Grey, an American visionary artist and longtime friend of Keenan. Accompanying the text are photos of Keenan from childhood to the present. Maynard's story is a metaphor for the reader's own evolution and an encouragement to follow one's dreams, hold fast to individual integrity, and work ceaselessly to fulfill our creative potential.

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Hardcover: 288 pages
Publisher: Backbeat Books; abridged edition edition (October 1, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1495024423
ISBN-13: 978-1495024429
Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.9 x 9 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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SARAH JENSEN A writer and editor, her work ranges from creative nonfiction, journalism, and poetry to strategic messaging and developmental editing. Her 30-year friendship with Keenan gives her unique insight into his philosophies, his career trajectory, his struggles and joys, and his preference in omelets.

MAYNARD JAMES KEENAN (Arizona) is an internationally revered musical artist and a vintner. He is best known as the lead vocalist in the bands Tool and A Perfect Circle, and as the leader of Puscifer, a music project that is the brainchild of Keenan and of which he is the sole permanent member. Keenan is also the owner of Caduceus Cellars winery in Jerome, Arizona.