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Hamilton: The Revolution

Lin-Manuel Miranda · Grand Central Pub.
Pages: 287
Format: Print book

Winner of the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for DramaLin-Manuel Miranda's groundbreaking musical Hamilton is as revolutionary as its subject, the poor kid from the Caribbean who fought the British, defended the Constitution, and helped to found the United States. Fusing hip-hop, pop, R&B, and the best...
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Divide

Ed Sheeran · Atlantic
Format: Audio CD

One of the most anticipated global releases of 2017, "÷" sees the 25-year-old in his finest form yet. Drawing inspiration from a wide array of experiences and subjects, Sheeran takes you through a hugely personal journey; be that reflecting on past relationships, family memories,...
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Andy Goldsworthy: Projects

ANDY GOLDSWORTHY · Abrams
Pages: 368
Format: Hardcover

Andy Goldsworthy: Projects presents more than 40 of the artist's recent large-scale sculptural work from around the world. Using local materials - including stone, clay, and wood - Goldsworthy's projects are inspired by and interact with the natural landscape. Each project subjects...
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Dressing the Decades: Twentieth-Century Vintage Style

Emmanuelle Dirix · Yale University Press
Pages: 224
Format: Print book

An authoritative and visually stunning look at the fashion of the 20th century, Dressing the Decades examines in depth the origins of the most important luxury garments. Each sumptuously illustrated chapter features a detailed overview of a particular decade, including the historical events,...
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Universe: Exploring the Astronomical World

Phaidon Phaidon Editors · Phaidon Press
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover

Explore the stars and planets and beyond through 300 fascinating images - an international panel of experts take you on a journey through man's record of the universe - from ancient cave paintings to animation.Universe is a groundbreaking survey that celebrates the popular subject of astronomy...
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Aircraft: The Definitive Visual History

Dorling Kindersley Inc. · DK
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover

From the first prototypes of flying machines to today's supersonic jets, the history and roles of aircraft are explored in this beautifully illustrated guide. Aviation enthusiasts of all stripes and ages will welcome learning more about key brands and big players from yesterday and today...
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Alfred Sisley: Impressionist Master

Mary Anne Stevens · Editions Hazan, Paris
Pages: 191
Format: Hardcover

Born in Paris to British parents, Alfred Sisley (1839-1899) abandoned his business studies early on in order to pursue training as a landscape artist and has become admired for his characteristic subtlety and highly restrained approach to painting. This beautiful publication offers an overdue...
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The Organic Artist: Make Your Own Paint, Paper, Pigments, Prints and More from Nature

Nick Neddo · Quarry Books
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback

It's time to go back to basics! If you're interested in art, but find that it's becoming an increasingly expensive hobby, The Organic Artist is just the book for you! It encourages us all to return to those days when art was made with all-natural materials, such as charcoal...
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Hokusai: beyond the Great Wave

Hokusai Katsushika · Thames & Hudson
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover

A major publication on Hokusai's remarkable late work, incorporating fresh scholarship on the sublime paintings and prints the artist created in the last thirty years of his life An acknowledged master during his lifetime, Hokusai created sublime works during the last thirty years of his life,...
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Artist's painting techniques

Dk Publishing. · Dk Publishing
Pages: 304
Format: Print book

Artist's Painting Techniques is your practical guide to learning how to bring out your inner artist with a wide range of painting styles, whether you want to learn how to use acrylics, watercolors, or oil paints.With progression in mind, this master class will teach you the basic principles...
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Star, Branch, Spiral, Fan: Learn to Draw from Nature's Perfect Design Structures

Yellena James · Rockport Publishers
Pages: 126
Format: Flexibound

True beauty is found in nature, making this the perfect sketch book for your art inspiration!As if being responsible for dazzling sunsets and the aurora borealis were not enough, nature is also guardian to the universal principals of design. With mathematical perfection, its recurring structures...
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Art Studio: Dogs: More than 50 projects and techniques for drawing, painting, and creating 25 breeds in oil, acrylic, pencil, and more!

Walter Foster · Walter Foster Publishing
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback

Love art and dogs? Now you can get the best of both of worlds with Art Studio: Dogs. Created especially with beginning artists and art enthusiasts in mind, this engaging book includes a variety of fun and unique drawing, painting, and mixed media projects designed to help you transform...
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Rocks: My Life in and out of Aerosmith

Joe Perry · Simon & Schuster; 1St Edition edition
Format: Hardcover

An insightful and harrowing roller coaster ride through the career of one of rock and rolls greatest guitarists. Strap yourself in. —Slash Rocking Joe Perry rocks again! —Jimmy Page Before the platinum records or the Super Bowl half-time show or the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Joe Perry...
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Palm Springs Paradise

Peter Moruzzi · Gibbs Smith
Format: Hardcover

This book collects more than two hundred fascinating and rarely seen historical photographs of Palm Springs, newly digitized from the Palm Springs Historical Societys expansive archive. Featured are many Hollywood celebrities, including Sinatra and the Rat Pack, who vacationed there, the early...
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Imagine A Forest: Designs and Inspirations for Enchanting Folk Art

Dinara Mirtalipova · Rock Point
Pages: 144
Format: Print book

Imagine A Forest explores the unique style of illustrator Dinara Mirtalipova, which is rooted in the rich traditions of Eastern European folklore. This design guide features instructions and tips on how to draw your own beautiful art in a modern folklore style. Create charming flowers,...
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