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Man Ray, the Photographic Image
Man Ray, the Photographic Image

Man Ray · Barrons Educational Series Inc; 1st U.S. ed edition
Format: Hardcover

Book is in fine condition with a fine dust jacket in a protective mylar cover. Bound in black with white lettering to spine. A very tight, bright, clean copy. First U.S. edition. 227 pp. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Photography; ISBN: 0812053745. ISBN/EAN: 9780812053746....
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Fairy House: How to Make Amazing Fairy Furniture, Miniatures, and More from Natural Materials
Fairy House: How to Make Amazing Fairy Furniture, Miniatures, and More from Natural Materials

Mike Schramer · Familius LLC
Pages: 190
Format: Print book

Fairy House is a fascinating adventure into the making of miniscule kingdoms of the fairytale realm from objects found in nature. Through more than 350 clear, detailed, full-color photographs and understandable yet whimsical guidance, the reader will learn to fashion intricate, tiny cups...
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Drawing Manga People and Poses
Drawing Manga People and Poses

Ryo Hirata · IMPACT
Format: Print book

Take everyday poses and make them extraordinary!Learn to draw people in a variety of different poses with Drawing Manga People and Poses. Lessons begin with the basics--drawing from photos, vantage points, people and objects. Once you've got the basics covered, you'll follow along...
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I'll Take You There: Mavis Staples, the Staple Singers, and the Music That Shaped the Civil Rights Era
I'll Take You There: Mavis Staples, the Staple Singers, and the Music That Shaped the Civil Rights Era

Greg Kot · Scribner, 2014.
Pages: 308
Format: Paperback

"A biography that will send readers back to the music of Mavis and the Staple Singers with deepened appreciation and a renewed spirit of discovery" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) - from an acclaimed music journalist and author.This is the untold story of living legend Mavis...
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Elvis and Ginger: Elvis Presley's Fiancée and Last Love Finally Tells Her Story
Elvis and Ginger: Elvis Presley's Fiancée and Last Love Finally Tells Her Story

Ginger Alden · Berkley
Format: Hardcover

ELVIS PRESLEY'S FIANCÉE AND LAST LOVE FINALLY TELLS HER STORY "Elvis, you and I know the truth and unfortunately you're not here to set the record straight. With this book, I will try to..." Elvis Presley and Graceland were fixtures in the life of Ginger Alden, having...
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Aircraft: The Definitive Visual History
Aircraft: The Definitive Visual History

Dorling Kindersley Inc. · DK
Pages: 320
Format: Print book

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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Lighthouses of the World
Lighthouses of the World

Lisa Purcell · Skyhorse Publishing
Format: Hardcover

From ancient times until the present, lighthouses have symbolized safety, homecoming, and the seafaring way of life. Lighthouses of the World provides gorgeous full-color photos showcasing lighthouses from around the world. From the Barnegat Lighthouse on Long Beach Island, to the ancient...
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Brigitte Bardot: The Life, the Legend, the Movies
Brigitte Bardot: The Life, the Legend, the Movies

Ginette Vincendeau · Carlton Books
Format: Hardcover

When Brigitte Bardot appeared in Roger Vadim's And God Created Woman in 1957, her beauty set the world alight. But Bardot was more than just a sex symbol: she was a daring actress who worked with some of cinema's most-revered directors, including Jean-Luc Godard and Louis Malle....
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The Birth of a Nation: Nat Turner and the Making of a Movement
The Birth of a Nation: Nat Turner and the Making of a Movement

Nate Parker · 37 Ink
Pages: 192
Format: Print book

This official tie-in to the highly acclaimed film, The Birth of a Nation, surveys the history and legacy of Nat Turner, the leader of one of the most renowned slave rebellions on American soil, while also exploring Turner's relevance to contemporary dialogues on race relations.Based...
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The Organic Artist: Make Your Own Paint, Paper, Pigments, Prints and More from Nature
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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Rebel Music: Race, Empire, and the New Muslim Youth Culture
Rebel Music: Race, Empire, and the New Muslim Youth Culture

Hisham Aidi · Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Pages: 398
Format: Print book

This fascinating, timely, and important book on the connection between music and political activism among Muslim youth around the world looks at how hip-hop, jazz, and reggae, along with Andalusian and Gnawa music, have become a means of building community and expressing protest in the face...
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Living in Style: Inspiration and Advice for Everyday Glamour
Living in Style: Inspiration and Advice for Everyday Glamour

Rachel Zoe · Life & Style
Pages: 272
Format: Hardcover

Rachel Zoe is an unparalleled fixture in the fashion world known for her unique take on effortless glamour. The designer, stylist, and editor is celebrated for shaping the images of Oscar-winning actresses and creating collections that embody her modern and sophisticated look. Now she wants...
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Factory Man: How One Furniture Maker Battled Offshoring, Stayed Local - and Helped Save an American Town
Factory Man: How One Furniture Maker Battled Offshoring, Stayed Local - and Helped Save an American Town

Beth Macy · Little Brown & Co
Format: Hardcover

The instant New York Times bestseller about one man's battle to save hundreds of jobs by demonstrating the greatness of American business.The Bassett Furniture Company was once the world's biggest wood furniture manufacturer. Run by the same powerful Virginia family for generations,...
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