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Ballet: The Definitive Illustrated History

DK · DK
Pages: 360
Format: Hardcover

This DK visual guide to ballet history goes beyond other ballet books, with beautiful photography that captures famous dancers and key stories.Discover more than 70 of the most famous ballet dances, from The Nutcracker and Swan Lake to The Rite of Spring. Learn the stories behind renowned...
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The Indispensable Composers: A Personal Guide

Anthony Tommasini · Penguin Press
Pages: 496
Format: Hardcover

An exploration into the question of greatness from the Chief Classical Music Critic of the New York TimesWhen he began to listen to the great works of classical music as a child, Anthony Tommasini had many questions. Why did a particular piece move him? How did the music work? Over time,...
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Understanding Photography: Master Your Digital Camera and Capture That Perfect Photo

SEAN T MCHUGH · No Starch Press
Pages: 250
Format: Paperback

Comprehensive, heavily illustrated volume introduces the concepts and techniques of digital image capture, including exposure, composition, histograms, depth of field, advanced lighting, lens filters, shutter speed, and autofocus.Understanding Photography will teach you the core concepts...
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The Photography Bible: All You Need to Know to Take Perfect Photos

Michael Freeman · Ilex Press
Pages: 352
Format: Paperback

Created by expert professional photographer Michael Freeman, this convenient book is divided into the four essential areas for photographers to understand; the exposure, light & lighting, composition and editing. It's quick and easy to refer to in the field, by the computerIn a convenient...
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Orlando: Photography

Rod Hamilton · Hatje Cantz
Pages: 348
Format: Hardcover

Orlando Suero (born 1925) started taking photos in 1939, at the age of 14, using a Kodak Jiffy given him by his father. He later attended New York Institute of Photography and worked at camera shops and photo labs, including Compo Photo Color where he printed the images for Edward Steichen's...
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Gordon Parks: The New Tide: Early Work 1940–1950

GORDON PARKS · Steidl/Gordon Parks Foundation/National Gallery of Art
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover

The emergence of a social conscience in rarely seen images from Parks' formative yearsFocusing on new research and access to forgotten pictures, The New Tide, Early Work 1940-1950 documents the importance of these years in shaping Gordon Parks' passionate vision. The book brings...
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National Geographic Spectacle: Rare and Astonishing Photographs

Mark Thiessen · National Geographic
Pages: 400
Format: Hardcover

An exquisite photo collection showcasing awe-inducing moments from around the world, including the aurora borealis, cities made of neon lights, a great wildebeest migration, a contortionist on display--and more.In life, there are certain sights that are as beautiful as they are unforgettable--from...
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Beginner's Guide to Linocut

Susan Yeates
Format: Paperback

Learn to create beautiful and practical linocut prints at home with this contemporary guide to a well-loved traditional art form. Linocut and screenprinting have undergone a resurgence in recent years; this book teaches the basic techniques for learning to make your own prints at home,...
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John Salminen - Master of the Urban Landscape: From realism to abstractions in watercolor

John Salminen · North Light Books
Pages: 191
Format: Print book

Take a Journey with the Master of the Urban Landscape! John Salminen is one of the most accomplished watercolor artists working today, earning awards and recognition all over the world. Whether depicting the trees of Central Park, the architecture of San Francisco or the busy streets of Beijing,...
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Watercolor Masters and Legends: Secrets, Stories and Techniques from 34 Visionary Artists

Betsy Dillard Stroud · North Light Books
Pages: 160
Format: Print book

Discover the secrets of watercolor mastery! Late 20th and 21st century watercolor artists have transformed the art of watermedia into a golden phenomenon and one of the most significant movements in the history of art. The lives and works of the 34 artists represented here display a multitude...
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New York Splendor: The City's Most Memorable Rooms

Wendy Moonan · Rizzoli
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover

Design authority Wendy Moonan takes the reader on a tour of some of New York City's finest residential rooms--past and present.The selection of interiors is about the "wow" factor--New York residential spaces that elicit gasps of pleasure and surprise when first seen. Some...
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