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Love and Resistance: Out of the Closet into the Stonewall Era

Jason Baumann · W. W. Norton & Company
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover

More than one hundred vivid photographs of the LGBT revolution -- and its public and intimate moments in the 1960s and 70s -- that lit a fire still burning today.

A ragtag group of women protesting behind a police line in the rain. A face in a crowd holding a sign that says, "Hi...

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Stranger Things: Worlds Turned Upside Down: The Official Behind-the-Scenes Companion

BALLANTINE. · Del Rey
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover

A journey deep into the story of Stranger Things, this definitive behind-the-scenes companion reveals every aspect of the Emmy-winning series that rekindled everyone's nostalgia for the 80s. Brought to life with exclusive color photos and gorgeous concept art, this volume is essential...
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Beginning Pastel: Tips & techniques for learning to draw & paint in pastel

PAUL PIGRAM · WALTER FOSTER PUB
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

Beginning Pastel is the perfect resource for artists just getting started in this colorful medium.Beginning Pastel guides beginning artists through an exploration of pastel techniques and step-by-step projects for a comprehensive and approachable overview of this colorful medium. From choosing...
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Lady Gaga - Joanne

Lady Gaga · Hal Leonard
Pages: 80
Format: Paperback

(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook) . Matching folio to the chart-topping triumphant return of Lady Gaga featuring 11 songs including the hit single title track and: A-Yo * Dancing in Circles * Diamond Heart * John Wayne * Million Reasons * Perfect Illusion * and more.
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The Heart of a Boy: Celebrating the Strength and Spirit of Boyhood

Kate T. Parker · Workman Publishing Company
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover

In her international bestseller Strong Is the New Pretty (with 329,000 copies in print) , the photographer Kate T. Parker changed the way we see girls by showing us their truest selves - fearless, messy, wild, stubborn, proud. Now it's time to talk about our boys. Prompted by #metoo,...
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Drawing

Christine Allison · GMC Publications
Pages: 95
Format: Paperback

Drawing is not only a relaxing and enjoyable pastime, but also one of the original mindfulness techniques, being a great way to be in the moment and observe your surroundings. Despite the common assumption that the ability to draw is a skill you either possess or you don't, it can be readily...
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The Beat Scene: Photographs by Burt Glinn

Burt Glinn · Reel Art Press
Pages: 159
Format: Hardcover

Unseen images of the Beats, including many - uniquely - in colorThis magnificent volume features a remarkable collection of largely unseen photographs of the Beat Generation by renowned Magnum photographer Burt Glinn. This amazing, untouched treasure trove of images was discovered when...
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How to Paint: A Complete Beginner's Guide to Watercolors, Acrylics, and Oils

Angela Gair · CompanionHouse Books
Pages: 352
Format: Paperback

Start Painting Today! Covering the three most popular types of painting: watercolors, acrylics and oils, this comprehensive step-by-step guide provides basic information on materials and techniques as well as an exciting series of demonstrations aimed at complete beginners. The unique approach...
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Shakespeare's Ear: Dark, Strange, and Fascinating Tales from the World of Theater

Tim Rayborn · Skyhorse Publishing
Pages: 280
Format: Hardcover

Shakespeare's Ear presents dark and sometimes funny pieces of fact and folklore that bedevil the mostly unknown history of theater. All manner of skullduggery, from revenge to murder, from affairs to persecution, proves that the drama off-stage was just as intense as any portrayed on it. The stories...
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The Sketch Encyclopedia: Over 900 drawing projects

3DTotal Publishing · 3DTotal Publishing
Pages: 504
Format: Hardcover

A book like no other, The Sketch Encyclopedia is an ideal art resource for anyone wanting to take their first steps into sketching or drawing. With over 1,000 drawing projects, each broken down into four key steps for practicing your skills, there is enough to keep you sketching for years!...
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Andrew Wyeth: People and Places

Thomas Padon · Skira Rizzoli
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback

The major paintings of iconic American artist Andrew Wyeth (1917-2009) presented together in an accessible volume. Andrew Wyeth is an essential introduction to the enduring masterworks of this profoundly popular American artist. Published on the occasion of the centennial of the artist's...
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Beautiful Portrait Painting in Oils: Keys to Mastering Diverse Skin Tones and More

Chris Saper · North Light Books
Pages: 176
Format: Paperback

How to paint oil portraits like the Old Masters Mona Lisa. Girl with a Pearl Earring. Madame X. The infinite variety and beauty of humankind--like the mysteries behind sparkling eyes, a sly smile or an averted gaze--has captivated artists since the beginning of time. This expanded edition...
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Bohemian Rhapsody: Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack

Queen · Hal Leonard
Pages: 114
Format: Paperback

(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Songbook) . The music biopic of 2018 is destined to be Bohemian Rhapsody , which chronicles the journey of the legendary rock band Queen and its iconic late lead singer, Freddie Mercury. This songbook features 20 Queen songs from the motion picture soundtrack arranged...
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