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Hendrix: The lllustrated Story
Gillian G Gaar - Voyageur Press
Format: Hardcover
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Coinciding with what would have been Jimi Hendrix's 75th year on this mortal coil, this (incredibly) is the first full-blown illustrated gift book exploring the life and career of the man most consider the greatest rock guitarist of all time.Hendrix enjoyed the international limelight... |
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Conscious Crafts: Quilting: 20 mindful makes to reconnect head, heart & hands
Elli Beaven - Leaping Hare Press
Format: Hardcover
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Making is mindfulness made practical, and quilting is a renowned and rewarding craft. Drawing on the traditions of hand quilting, Elli has created , ranging from simple coasters, bags and cushions to quilts and curtains. She shares the and shows for different projects, as well as mending... |
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Baroque
Hermann Bauer - TASCHEN
Format: Hardcover
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Dramatic scenes: The rich spectacle of the BaroqueFrom dramatically-lit paintings to elaborate, gilded interiors, the Baroque era introduced a new dimension to Western art. In place of the harmonious perspectives and elegant proportions of the Renaissance came a world of momentum, energy,... |
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A Beautiful Ghetto
Devin Allen - HAYMARKET Books
Format: Print book
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On April 18th, 2015, Baltimore erupted into mass protests in response to the brutal and heinous murder of Freddie Gray by the Baltimore police. Suddenly, the eyes of the world turned to Baltimore. In nearly 100 stunning black and white photos, Allen documents the uprising, his city, and the people... |
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Art in detail : 100 masterpieces.
Susie Hodge - W W Norton
Format: Print book : English
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A comprehensive yet accessible sourcebook for curators and amateurs alike that examines the finer points of 100 well-known works of artGreat paintings cannot be fully understood in a single encounter. Art lovers want to revisit and reconsider the masterpieces again and again throughout... |
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Understanding Photography: Master Your Digital Camera and Capture That Perfect Photo
SEAN T MCHUGH - No Starch Press
Format: Paperback
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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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Louis Armstrong, Master of Modernism
Thomas David Brothers - W.W. Norton & Company
Format: Hardcover
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The definitive account of Louis Armstrong -- his life and legacy -- during the most creative period of his career. Nearly 100 years after bursting onto Chicago's music scene under the tutelage of Joe "King" Oliver, Louis Armstrong is recognized as one of the most influential artists... |
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Movie Stars Memory Lane: large print book for dementia patients
Hugh Morrison - CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform; Large type / Large print edition
Format: Paperback
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This 32 page book is aimed at patients with early stage dementia who like reading but find it hard to follow 'normal' books. With large print, short easy to follow paragraphs and plenty of illustrations, the book looks at the famous movie stars of Hollywood from the 1920s to the 1960s.... |
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