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How to Draw Video Games: Create Unique Characters, Worlds, Levels and More!
Steve Harpster - IMPACT Books
Format: Paperback
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Gamers, get ready to level up with How to Draw Video Games! From helpful sidekicks to 8-bit aliens and block-style beasts, the video game galaxy is an epic and endless world of battle-ready bosses, spewing lava levels and handyman heroes with the courage to save the day--all you need... |
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Never Lose Sight
Chris Tomlin
Format: Audio CD
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EDITORIAL REVIEWS
Often called Americas Worship Leader, Chris Tomlin returns with his new album, NEVER LOSE SIGHT. As the songwriter behind the worship favorites How Great Is Our God, Our God, and Whom Shall I Fear, Chris songs lead people to the heart of Jesus and into a deeper worship... |
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I Still Do
Eric Clapton
Format: Music
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Rock legend Eric Clapton has reunited with famed producer Glyn Johns for his 23rd studio album. Previously, the duo worked together on the legendary Slowhand album.
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Impressionism: Reimagining Art
Norbert Wolf - Prestel
Format: Print book
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Reflecting the most recent research on this groundbreaking artistic movement, this lavishly illustrated and comprehensive book examines Impressionism on a global scale, from its iconic French masterpieces to less familiar works by Scandinavian, German, British, and North American artists.... |
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Train: The Definitive Visual History
DK Publishing - DK
Format: Hardcover
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Featuring amazing images of trains, virtual tours of engines, and profiles of key innovators, designers, and engineers, Train: The Definitive Visual History traces the history of the railroad and the role of trains, from the first steam engines to today's high speed bullet trains.... |
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Your Cabin in the Woods
Conrad E Meinecke - Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
Format: Print book
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Ever dream of escaping to a cozy cabin in the great outdoors? This unique bind-up of Conrad Meinecke's classic works helps make that a reality, while imparting a deeper appreciation of nature and of building something with your own two hands. For 70 years, readers have been enjoying Meinecke's... |
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Digital Photographer's Handbook, 6th Edition
Tom Ang - DK
Format: Paperback
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Tom Ang's Digital Photographer's Handbook, 6th Edition is your ultimate guide to learning how to capture, enhance, and transform your photographs. This best-selling manual outlines key core techniques that every photographer needs to learn, building toward a series of projects you can use to practice... |
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Digital Photography For Dummies
Julie Adair King - For Dummies
Format: Print book
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Your fun guide to digital photography with any device Whether you're shooting with an inexpensive point-and-shoot camera, a smartphone or tablet, a high-priced contraption, or one of those new-fangled action cameras, it's possible to take your digital photos from good to great by applying... |
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Drawing Dimension - Shading Techniques: A Shading Guide for Teachers and Students
HOLMES V CATHERINE - Library Tales Publishing, Incorporated
Format: Paperback
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Shading is one of the easiest ways of adding depth, contrast, character, and movement to your drawings. By controlling pencil pressure and stroke, understanding light and having knowledge of blending techniques, an artist can enhance their work and offer the wow factor needed to produce... |
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iPhone: The Missing Manual: The book that should have been in the box
David Pogue - O'Reilly Media
Format: Paperback
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The iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR aren't just faster and more powerful than ever - they're also better at all of the things you use an iPhone for. With the latest edition of this bestselling guide, you get a funny, gorgeously illustrated guide to the tips, shortcuts, and workarounds... |
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The Complete Piano Player - Book 1
Kenneth Baker - Wise Publications
Format: Musical score
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(Music Sales America) . This best-selling piano course teaches you to play using well-known pop and classical material, including songs by the Beatles and ABBA, and music from composers such as Beethoven and Mozart. Step by easy step, this proven course lays a solid musical foundation.... |
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The Art of Star Wars: The Last Jedi
PHIL SZOSTAK - Abrams
Format: Hardcover
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens shattered box-office records as one of the highest-grossing films of all time, and its eagerly awaited sequel, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, is sure to do the same. Written and directed by Rian Johnson (Looper, The Brothers Bloom,... |
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Digital Photography Essentials
Tom Ang - DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Format: Print book
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Digital Photography Essentials is the authoritative guide to digital photography from bestselling author and photographer Tom Ang. Using beautiful images and jargon-free yet highly practical text, Digital Photography Essentials covers the basics of digital photography and explains different... |
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Shade: A Tale of Two Presidents
Pete Souza - Little, Brown and Company
Format: Hardcover
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From Pete Souza, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Obama: An Intimate Portrait, comes a potent commentary on the Presidency--and our country. As Chief Official White House Photographer, Pete Souza spent more time alongside President Barack Obama than almost anyone... |
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The Milestones of Rock & Roll: The Events that Changed the History of Music
Ernesto Assante - Rizzoli
Format: Print book
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From Dylan's first appearance in NYC to the Beatles' rooftop concert, from Woodstock and Monterey to the Pink Floyd reunion tour, this illustrated book presents 68 milestones that changed the history of rock and, in some cases, the world. Beginning in 1964 with Elvis and continuing... |
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Ask The Dust
Romain Veillon - Carpet Bombing Culture
Format: Print book
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Ask the Dust is an epic journey through ruins from the genteel parlours of long dead haute bourgeoisie families to the sparse industrial beauty of mid-century factories as they quietly rust away. Like a vivid daydream, you find yourself absorbed in wordless reveries from page to page. Ask the Dust... |
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You Gotta Get Bigger Dreams: My Life in Stories and Pictures
Alan Cumming - Rizzoli
Format: Print book
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A beloved actor and famous man-on-the-scene, Alan Cumming takes the reader on a wild journey of pithy and cheeky fun, presenting his real-life stories of debauchery during late night Hollywood parties, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and hilarious yet poignant memories of his life, family,... |
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National Geographic Rarely Seen: Photographs of the Extraordinary
Susan Tyler Hitchcock - National Geographic
Format: Print book
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In this dazzling book of visual wonders, National Geographic reveals a world very few will have the chance to see for themselves. Shot by some of the world's finest photographers, New York Times bestseller Rarely Seen features striking images of places, events, natural phenomena,... |
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This Land: An American Portrait
Jack Spencer - University of Texas Press
Format: Hardcover
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Jarred by the 9/11 attacks, photographer Jack Spencer set out in 2003 "in hopes of making a few 'sketches' of America in order to gain some clarity on what it meant to be living in this nation at this moment in time." Across thirteen years, forty-eight states, and eighty thousand... |
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Abstract Expressionism For Beginners
Richard Klin - For Beginners
Format: Paperback
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Abstract Expressionism was the defining movement in American art during the years following World War II, making New York City the center of the international art scene. But what the heck did it mean! The drips, the spills, the splashes, the blotches of color, the wild spontaneous energy--signifying... |
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A Beginner's Guide to Airbrushing
Meinrad Martin Froschin - Search Press
Format: Book
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A thorough manual on airbrushing techniques for beginners. Learn all the techniques you will need to achieve sensational, photographic-style artwork. Detailed step-by-step guides and accompanying photography make this technical art form accessible even for the absolute beginner! Use erasers,... |
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History as They Saw It: Iconic Moments from the Past in Color
Wolfgang Wild - Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover
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This revolutionary photography collection is as close to time travel as it gets. Featuring 120 historic black-and-white photographs thoroughly restored and rendered in color, this book illuminates some of the most iconic moments in history, from the sinking of the Titanic to the construction... |
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MR. ROBOT: Red Wheelbarrow:
Sam Esmail - Harry N Abrams
Format: Print book
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The only tie-in book for USA s award-winning series MR. ROBOT, Elliot s journal Red Wheelbarrow is written by show creator Sam Esmail and show writer Courtney Looney. Before and during the events of season two, Elliot recorded his most private thoughts in this journal and now you can hold... |
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Artist's painting techniques
Dk Publishing. - DK
Format: Hardcover
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Artist's Painting Techniques is your practical guide to learning how to bring out your inner artist with a wide range of painting styles, whether you want to learn how to use acrylics, watercolors, or oil paints.With progression in mind, this master class will teach you the basic... |
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Starboy
The Weeknd - Republic
Format: Audio CD
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THE WEEKND has announced the title, cover art and release date for his latest album, the follow up to last year s Grammy-Award winning, triple-platinum Beauty Behind The Madness. The album, entitled Starboy will be released on November 25th, 2016. The Weeknd s last album, 2015 s Beauty... |
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Shotgun Angels: My Story of Broken Roads and Unshakeable Hope
Jay DeMarcus - Zondervan
Format: Hardcover
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Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts reveals the untold stories of his journey--from obscurity to becoming one of Americas most successful and beloved country music artists--that will rally your own courage to find hope where you least expect it.From his humble beginnings in Ohio to the spark... |
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Diane Arbus: Portrait of a Photographer
Arthur Lubow - Ecco Press
Format: Print book
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The definitive biography of the beguiling Diane Arbus, one of the most influential and important photographers of the twentieth century, a brilliant and absorbing exposition that links the extraordinary arc of her life to her iconic photographsDiane Arbus: Portrait of a Photographer brings... |
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Broadway: A History of New York City in Thirteen Miles
Fran Leadon - W. W. Norton & Company
Format: Hardcover
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An eye-opening history of Manhattan told through its most celebrated street.In the early seventeenth century, in a backwater Dutch colony, there was a wide, muddy cow path that the settlers called the Brede Wegh. As the street grew longer, houses and taverns began to spring up alongside... |
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Cracking Animation: The Aardman Book of 3-D Animation
Peter Lord - Thames & Hudson
Format: Print book
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"A book that all animators will marvel at." -- Computer Arts From the creators of the wildly successful Wallace and Gromit films and Chicken Run, here is a practical guide to making your own 3-D (or stop-action) animation, a practice whose robust presence in contemporary filmmaking... |
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Beginning Drawing: A multidimensional approach to learning the art of basic drawing
Alain Picard - Walter Foster Publishing
Format: Print book
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Discover and master the fundamentals of drawing with professional tips and expert instruction.Designed especially for aspiring artists, Beginning Drawing, the third title in Walter Foster's new Portfolio series, offers a well-rounded introduction to the art of basic drawing. In this... |
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Ukulele for Beginners: How to Play Ukulele in Easy-to-Follow Steps
WILL GROVE-WHITE - Cassell
Format: Paperback
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This is the definitive guide to the ukulele: learn how to play, the history of the uke, chords to learn, songs to strum, beginner and advanced techniques, famous pluckers and much, much more... This all-encompassing guide is written by Will Grove-White, a member of the world-renowned... |
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DARKNESS AND LIGHT
John Legend - COLUMBIA RECORDS GROUP
Format: Audio CD
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DARKNESS AND LIGHT is the new album from acclaimed, multi-platinum selling, Oscar, Golden Globe and 10x Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter John Legend. This new 12 song collection is produced by Blake Mills (Alabama Shakes) , and features multiple guest collaborations including Chance... |
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Obama: An Intimate Portrait
Pete Souza - Little, Brown and Company
Format: Hardcover
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This is the definitive visual biography of Barack Obama's historic presidency, captured in unprecedented detail by his White House photographer--and presented in an oversize, 12"x10" exquisitely produced format, and featuring a foreword from the President himself. |
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Day Breaks
Norah Jones - Blue Note
Format: Audio CD
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One of music s most beautiful and critically acclaimed voices returns with a new studio album that finds her returning to her jazz roots. DAY BREAKS proves Norah to be this era s quintessential American artist, the purveyor of an unmistakably unique sound that weaves together the threads... |
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Graphic Design: The New Basics: Second Edition, Revised and Expanded
Ellen Lupton - Princeton Architectural Press
Format: Print book
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Our bestselling introduction to graphic design is now available in a revised and updated edition. In Graphic Design: The New Basics, bestselling author Ellen Lupton (Thinking with Type, Type on Screen) and design educator Jennifer Cole Phillips explain the key concepts of visual language... |
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The Fundamentals of Drawing Portraits
Barrington Barber - Arcturus Publishing
Format: Print book
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This book is essential for everyone who wants to improve their drawing skills. Written by teacher and established artist Barrington Barber, it contains a wealth of know-how and practical advice, supported by over 300 original illustrations. Guidance is given on how to overcome common difficulties... |
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Painting Party: Acrylic Painting for Beginners
Anna Bartlett - North Light Books
Format: Print book
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Shiny happy paintings you can complete in an evening! Simply follow the steps to fun, beautiful paintings! Anna Bartlett has led hundreds of enthusiastic new painters through paint-alongs in her studio. It's a fun, stress-free way to experience the joy of painting while completing an original... |
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We Rock!
Jason Hanley - Quarry Books
Format: Book
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Finally! A hip, fun and culturally relevant series of music appreciation books, perfect for modern music-loving families who want to take advantage of this era of exploding musical access! Get a personal guided tour through an amazing historical back-catalog of music that was previously... |
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CSNY: Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young
Peter Doggett - Atria Books
Format: Hardcover
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The first ever biography focused on the formative and highly influential early years of "rock's first supergroup" (Rolling Stone) Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young - when they were the most successful, influential, and politically potent band in America - in honor of the fiftieth... |
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Fashion Illustration Art: How to Draw Fun & Fabulous Figures, Trends and Styles
Jennifer Lilya - North Light Books
Format: Book
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From the clothes to the pose, here's everything you need to create fierce fashion illustrations.Create fabulous fashion moments! Drawing on 20+ years of fashion illustrating experience, Jennifer Lilya uses acrylic paint and black ink to show you how to draw the clothes, poses and attitudes... |
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Infinite Wonder: An Astronaut's Photographs from a Year in Space
Scott Kelly - Knopf
Format: Hardcover
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From the record-breaking astronaut, national hero, and best-selling author of Endurance, a breathtaking collection of photos documenting his journey on the International Space Station, the vastness of space, and the unparalleled beauty of our own home planet.One's perspective shifts... |
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ROOTS, RADICALS AND ROCKERS
BILLY BRAGG - Faber & Faber
Format: Hardcover
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"A remarkable history of skiffle.... Bragg impresses throughout with engaging prose and painstaking research. He further enlivens the text with personal insights and witty asides that give the material a unique cast few professional writers would dare.... an accomplished work."... |
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The Planets: Photographs from the Archives of NASA
Anthony Casillo - Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover
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This magnificent volume offers a rich visual tour of the planets in our solar system. More than 200 breathtaking photographs from the archives of NASA are paired with extended captions detailing the science behind some of our cosmic neighborhood's most extraordinary phenomena. Images of newly... |
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Dear Evan Hansen
Steven Levenson - Theatre Communications Group
Format: Paperback
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"The musical finds endless nuances in the relationships among its characters, and makes room for some leavening humor, too. . . . it should also appeal to just about anyone who has ever felt, at some point in life, that he or she was trapped 'on the outside looking in,' as one lyric... |
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Tell Me More: Stories About the 12 Hardest Things Im Learning to Say
Kelly Corrigan - Random House Trade Paperbacks
Format: Paperback
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * A story-driven collection of essays on the twelve powerful phrases we use to sustain our relationships, from the bestselling author of Glitter and Glue and The Middle Place "Kelly Corrigan takes on all the big, difficult questions here, with great warmth... |
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Watercolor Masters and Legends: Secrets, Stories and Techniques from 34 Visionary Artists
Betsy Dillard Stroud - North Light Books
Format: Print book
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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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Ink & Paint: The Women of Walt Disney's Animation
MINDY JOHNSON - Disney Editions
Format: Hardcover
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From the earliest origins of animated imagery, the colorful link between paper and screen was created by legions of female artists working on the slick surface of celluloid sheets. With calligraphic precision and Rembrandtesque mastery, these women painstakingly brought pencil drawings... |
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Your Song Changed My Life: From Jimmy Page to St. Vincent, Smokey Robinson to Hozier, Thirty-Five Beloved Artists on Their Journey and the Music That Inspired It
Bob Boilen - William Morrow, 2016.
Format: Print book
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From the beloved host and creator of NPR's All Songs Considered and Tiny Desk Concerts comes an essential oral history of modern music, told in the voices of iconic and up-and-coming musicians, including Dave Grohl, Jimmy Page, Michael Stipe, Carrie Brownstein, Smokey Robinson, and Jeff... |
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Nobody But Me
Michael Bublé - Reprise
Format: Audio CD
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Ever since crossing over with his 2005 soft rock hit "Home, " Michael Bubl has attempted to balance his love of traditional jazz standards with his knack for sincerely delivered contemporary pop material. It's something his similarly inclined crossover contemporaries, from Harry... |
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Washington's Monument: And the Fascinating History of the Obelisk
John Steele Gordon - Bloomsbury USA, 2016.
Format: Print book
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Conceived soon after the American Revolution ended, the great monument to George Washington was not finally completed until almost a century later; the great obelisk was finished in 1884, and remains the tallest stone structure in the world at 555 feet. The story behind its construction... |
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Investigating Sherlock: An Unofficial Guide
Nikki Stafford - ECW Press, 2015. 2015.
Format: Print book
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An essential companion to the hit BBC showHe's been depicted as a serious thinker, a master of deduction, a hopeless addict, a bare-knuckle fighter. His companion is a bumbler, a sympathetic equal, someone helpless in the face of his friend's social inadequacies. Sherlock Holmes... |
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Drawing
Christine Allison - GMC Publications
Format: Paperback
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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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Technical Theater for Nontechnical People
Drew Campbell - Allworth Press
Format: Print book
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Technical Theater for Nontechnical People helps actors, directors, stage managers, producers, and event planners understand every aspect of technical theater - from scenery, lighting, and sound to props, costumes, and stage management. In this thoroughly revised new edition, the popular... |
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Artist's Drawing Techniques
Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff - DK
Format: Hardcover
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Try your hand at drawing and bring out your inner artist as you discover your own unique style. Create your own masterpieces with projects for both beginners and experienced artists.A practical guide to learning how to draw with pencils, charcoal, pens, and pastels, Artist's Drawing... |
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The National Parks of the United States: A Photographic Journey
Andrew Thomas - Douglas & Mcintyre
Format: Print book
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A stunning photography book featuring all 59 U.S. National Parks, published to coincide with the National Parks Service's centennialThe National Parks of the United States is a stunning tribute to some of the most spectacular and diverse scenery in the world. From the peaks of Colorado... |
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Our Shoes, Our Selves: 40 Women, 40 Stories, 40 Pairs of Shoes
Bridget Moynahan - Abrams
Format: Hardcover
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Ask any woman about her favorite pair of shoes, and you're sure to get an answer that goes beyond their material design. In Our Shoes, Our Selves: 40 Women, 40 Stories, 40 Pairs of Shoes, actress Bridget Moynahan and journalist Amanda Benchley ask 40 accomplished women to recount... |
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