Revised and Expanded Edition of "The Secret of Shakespeare"
Reveals the full scope of Shakespeare's plays as sacred visionary dramas, illuminating the bard's greatest works and the man behind them
- Reveals how, through the use of esoteric symbol and form, Shakespeare's plays mirror the inne[...]
Most people have heard of Athena, Diana, Bridget, Venus or even Morgana at one point, but have you ever heard of Bachue, Pax or Opet? Did you know the popular shoe company Nike, takes their name from a Goddess? There are literally thousands of Goddesses all around the world. Here is a collection o[...]
"Designing Disney" sets into history and puts into context the extraordinary contributions of the late John Hench, who, at the age of 94, still came into his office at Imagineering each day. His principles of theme park design, character design, and use of color made him a legendary figure, not [...]
A craft book presents more than sixty projects made from natural materials that are available almost anywhere, including twigs, vines, rocks, shells, feathers, flowers, and more. Simultaneous.[...]
Gary Martin's two volumes of "The Art of Comic-Book Inking" have become the industry-standard manuals for aspiring inkers seeking to take their work to the next level or for working professionals looking to broaden their skills base. Now, these two textbooks have been combined into a single value-pr[...]
This inspiring book combines projects from some of our most popular How to Draw and Paint titles into one comprehensive guide to creating an array of outdoor scenes in a variety of painting styles. This beautiful, full-color reference book delves into essential information about acrylic and oil pain[...]
"The Art of Dead Space" is the ultimate gallery of the "Dead Space" universe, with over 300 images, sketches and concept art pieces by acclaimed game artists showcasing breathtaking spacescapes to terrifying Necromorphs, character designs to creating an in-game religion, plus commentary from the art[...]
Castlevania is a multi-generational video game series developed and published by Konami. The franchise was first released in 1986, but has evolved from a side-scrolling platformer into a full-scale adventure series - and has sold over 20 million copies worldwide. The series is a fan-favourite, and h[...]
One of the most popular first-person-shooter franchises of all time, the critically and commercially acclaimed Battlefield series has sold over 27 million copies worldwide and been the recipient of numerous awards and accolades. The Art of Battlefield 4 will give readers an in-depth look at EA's new[...]
Showcasing the rich diversity of art made beyond the mainstream over the centuries. Beautifully illustrating an array of exceptional objects from throughout the UK, from monumental trade signs and carvings,embroideriesquilts, ships' figureheads, collagespaintings, this book provides an illuminating [...]
Covering the periods 1600-1870, this volume examines the implications of Britain's ever-shifting contours and the ambitions of each of its peoples, including those of its overseas dominions, and the intellectual and social changes that took place during the period.[...]
Includes an introduction with approximately 30 photographs, and a timeline of important events. This book contains a selection of the important works; each presented on a 2-page spread with a full-page image and a description/interpretation of the work, a reference work, portrait of the artist, quot[...]
Urban street art is an art form that reflects society at the time the art work was created. It can be a remark on something in the media, current events, or it can be the artist's own personal comment. I street art, the motive, of course is important, but also the message - often a reaction or a cou[...]
Street Art Norway vol. I presents the development of street art in Norway, from the very beginning in the 1990s until the leading artists of today. This is an art form developed in the public space, legally or illegally, and it casts a critical eye on established society. It mocks advertisements, an[...]
With artists like Dolk, Pobel, DotDotDot and Martin Whatson receiving much international attention in recent years, the Norwegian Street Art scene has gone from an anonymous existence to gaining international recognition. With the release of Street Art Norway vol. II we want to communicate this deve[...]
Norwegian Street Art has gained recognition, both nationally and internationally, with the works by artists as Str k, Dolk, P bel and many more. Here is the art in Norwegian street art from the early 1990s to the present.* Top selling art book in Norway in 2010 and 2011[...]
There is hope! Although lots of stupid things that are destroying the world are going on, there is still evidence that the belief in a fixed, stupid human nature is false. This is shown by extensive scientific studies of extreme recoveries after brain damage, compared to a control group who had the [...]
"The Art of Opium Antiques" explores an aspect of opium that has largely been ignored - the art and accoutrements associated with opium smoking that reached a pinnacle in nineteenth-century China and in Chinese communities abroad, from Saigon to Singapore to San Francisco. For a culture as ancient a[...]
How creative freedom, race, class, and gender shaped the rebellion of two visionary artistsPostwar America experienced an unprecedented flourishing of avant-garde and independent art. Across the arts, artists rebelled against traditional conventions, embracing a commitment to creative autonomy and p[...]
This is a collection of art based on George R. R. Martin's bestselling fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire. "No, I just want to stand on top of the Wall and piss off the edge of the world." - Tyrion Lannister. George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire has thrilled and inspired millions of reade[...]