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Leonardo: A Mind in Motion

Juliana Barone · British Library Publishing
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover

Written by leading Leonardo experts from London and Florence, and accompanying a major British Library exhibition, this fascinating new book reveals the central importance of motion in Leonardo's art and thought. Large-scale reproductions of Leonardo's handwritten notes include...
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Create Perfect Paintings: An Artist's Guide to Visual Thinking

Nancy Reyner · North Light Books
Pages: 144
Format: Hardcover

The Ultimate Resource and Reference Guide for Artists! Discover an innovative self-critique method that will empower you to answer the artist's most common questions, Now What? and Is it Finished? as you learn to identify and overcome painting issues faced by artists regardless of medium...
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La La Land: Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack

Justin Hurwitz · Hal Leonard
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback

(Ukulele) . Six songs arranged for ukulele from this critically-acclaimed, award-winning movie musical with original music composed by Justin Hurwitz with lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Includes: Another Day of Sun * Audition (The Fools Who Dream) * City of Stars * A Lovely Night...
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This Is No Dream: Making Rosemary's Baby

James Munn · Reel Art Press
Pages: 207
Format: Hardcover

The birthing of Rosemary's Baby: behind the scenes, 50 years onThis Is No Dream: Making Rosemary's Baby is a definitive, illustrated history of Roman Polanski's great 1968 film, from director and casting choices to the kudos and condemnation it received upon its release. During...
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Jimmy Page: The Definitive Biography

Chris Salewicz · Da Capo Press
Pages: 536
Format: Hardcover

An in-depth biography of Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page by the acclaimed biographer of Bob Marley and Joe Strummer, based upon the author's extensive research and interviews

The original enigmatic rock star, Jimmy Page is a mass of contradictions. A towering presence in the guitar...
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The Atlas of Beauty: Women of the World in 500 Portraits

MIHAELA NOROC · Ten Speed Press
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover

Based on the author's online photography project, this stunning collection features portraits of 500 women from more than 50 countries, accompanied by revelatory captions that capture their personal stories.

Since 2013 photographer Mihaela Noroc has traveled the world with her backpack...
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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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Norton Guide to Teaching Music History

Matthew Balensuela · W. W. Norton & Company
Format: Paperback(First Edition)

The ultimate resource for teaching any music history course This collection of 21 essays from leading teachers and scholars covers everything from teaching historical periods to enlivening the classroom. It is both a resource for current music history teachers and an ideal text for history...
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Switched On Pop: How Popular Music Works, and Why it Matters

Nate Sloan · Oxford University Press
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover

Pop music surrounds us - in our cars, over supermarket speakers, even when we are laid out at the dentist - but how often do we really hear what's playing? Switched on Pop is the book based on the eponymous podcast that has been hailed by NPR, Rolling Stone, The Guardian, and Entertainment...
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Score

2Cellos · SONY MASTERWORKS
Format: Audio CD

2CELLOS, music's most electric and dynamic instrumental duo, go to the movies for their new album Score. Bringing 2CELLOS' game-changing sound and style to the most popular melodies ever written for classic and contemporary movies and television, Score finds Croatian cellists Luka...
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Hitchcock's Heroines

CAROLINE YOUNG · Insight Editions
Pages: 192
Format: Hardcover

Explore the legacy of Alfred Hitchcock's leading ladies - their iconic roles, unforgettable costumes, and complicated relationships with the man behind the camera.Whether she is played by Tippi Hedren, Grace Kelly, or Ingrid Bergman, the heroine of an Alfred Hitchcock picture is always...
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The Professional Actor's Handbook: From Casting Call to Curtain Call

Julio Agustin · Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pages: 228
Format: Hardcover

Pursuing an acting career is not easy. It takes hard work, dedication, and the ability to shrug off rejection. It also requires an ability to navigate the pitfalls of an often precarious profession. While there are many books that attempt to teach people how to act, there are few books...
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Acrylic: Seasons: Learn to paint the colors of the seasons step by step

David Lloyd Glover · Walter Foster Pub
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

With comprehensive instruction and artist tips and tricks, Acrylic: Seasons is the perfect resource for beginning acrylic artists. Acrylic: Seasons teaches aspiring artists everything they need to know to get started painting the different seasons in acrylic. From choosing paper and brushes...
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Ballet For Dummies

Scott Speck · For Dummies
Pages: 384
Format: Paperback

Whether you want to participate in ballet or just watch it, the ballet experience can excite and inspire you. Ballet is among the most beautiful forms of expression ever devised: an exquisite mix of sight and sound, stunning, aesthetics, and awesome technique. Ballet For Dummies is for anyone...
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