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The Uke Book Illustrated: Design and Build the World's Coolest Ukulele

John Weissenrieder · Fox Chapel Publishing
Pages: 248
Format: Paperback

In this beautifully illustrated book, a master luthier and a painter tell their story of the creation of a musical instrument. Clearly explains every step of the construction of a ukulele in the format of a graphic novel 1,500 watercolor illustrations and informative line drawings fill...
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20th-Century Fashion in Detail

Wilcox, Claire · Thames & Hudson
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback

Featuring a new format, design, and garments, this revised and expanded guide is an inspiring resource for those fascinated by modern fashion and the world of haute couture. 20th-Century Fashion in Detail reveals the elaborate embroidery, intricate pleats, and daring cuts that make up some...
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American Glass: The Collections at Yale

Gordon, John Stuart · Yale University Press
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover

Glass can be decorative or utilitarian, and its forms often reflect technological innovations and social change. Drawing on an insightful selection from the Yale University Art Gallery and other collections at Yale, American Glass illuminates the vital and often intimate roles that glass...
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Learn Skills to Sew Like a Professional: Practical Tailoring Methods and Techniques

Naoko Domeki · Nippan IPS
Pages: 128
Format: JP Oversized

A definitive guide for anyone who wants to sew at an advanced level.There are a lot of books on sewing basics, but few can satisfy those who are beyond a beginner level. Learn Skills to Sew Like a Professional: Practical Tailoring Methods and Techniques explains how to get an expert finish...
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Wabi-Sabi Home: Finding beauty in imperfection

Mark Bailey
Format: Hardcover

Wabi-Sabi Home is a look that's rough around the edges and sees the beauty in imperfection but is at the same time creative, modern, and brave.Wabi-sabi is the Japanese ancient philosophy of finding beauty in the imperfect and embracing the humble. It is not a decorating style but a concept...
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Find Momo across Europe: Another Hide-and-Seek Photography Book

Andrew Knapp · Quirk Books
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback

Play hide-and-seek with Momo, the bandana-wearing, head-tilting border collie who loves to tuck himself away for the stunning photographs taken by his BFF Andrew. The pair's first books - Find Momo, Find Momo Coast to Coast, and the board book Let's Find Momo! - explored landmarks...
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Yearn to Burn: A Pyrography Master Class: 18 Creative Woodburning Projects with Step-by-Step Instructions

Simon Easton
Format: Paperback

Take your woodburning art to the next level by taking a masterclass with award-winning pyrographer Simon Easton!18 themed projects build your skills while you create household items, gifts, home décor and moreStep-by-step photographs and clear instructionsInspired sequel to the popular...
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Fashion Patternmaking Techniques for Accessories: Shoes, Bags, Hats, Gloves, Ties, Buttons, and Dog Clothing

Antonio Donnanno · Promopress
Pages: 249
Format: Paperback

This book is an essential and practical tool for designing and creating fashion accessories for men and women. Intended for fashion students and professionals, the book includes different pattern techniques for each accessory and explains production processes so that readers can incorporate...
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This Is Not a T-Shirt: A Brand, a Culture, a Community--a Life in Streetwear

Hundreds, Bobby · MCD
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover

The story of The Hundreds and the precepts that made it an iconic streetwear brand by Bobby Hundreds himselfStreetwear occupies that rarefied space where genuine "cool" coexists with big business; where a star designer might work concurrently with Nike, a tattoo artist, Louis...
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Beadwoven Glamour: Crystal-embellished jewelry

Isabella Lam · Kalmbach Books
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback

Beadweavers have been hungry for Isabella Lam's stunning designs since the publication of Beautiful Beadweaving. Isabella is back in 2019 with Beadwoven Glamour, a collection of all new, lovely beadweaving projects that showcase popular Swarovski bicones, rivolis, rounds, and more.Beadwoven...
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