Timothy K. Beal

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Illinois

In Search of the Sacred, the Strange, and the Substance of Faith

In the summer of 2002, Timothy K. Beal loaded his family into a twenty-nine-foot-long motor home and hit the rural highways of America in search of roadside religious attractions-sites like the World's Largest Ten Commandments, Golgotha Fun Park, and Precious Moments Chapel. Why, he wanted to know, would someone use miniature golf to tell the story of the Creation? Or build a life-size replica of Noah's ark in Maryland? As a scholar, Beal hoped to come to understand the meaning of these places as expressions of religious imagination and experience. But as someone who had grown up in an evangelical Christian church in which he no longer rested comfortably, Beal found himself driven by a desire to venture beyond the borders of his cynicism to encounter faith in all its awesome absurdity. And so he found himself deep in conversation with people like Bill Rice, whose Cross Garden features thousands of makeshift crosses and old air conditioners bearing the message NO ICE WATER IN HELL! FIRE HOT! Part travel narrative, part religious study, and part search for the divine madness that is faith, Roadside Religion takes the reader on a tour of the strange and often wondrous ways people have tried to give outward form to their inner religious experiences. Religion is most interesting-and most revealing-Beal shows us, where it's least expected.

Roadside Religion

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Genevieve Jolliffe

Andrew Zinnes

First chapter has some reader underlining- otherwise clean useful resource book!

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

The Ultimate Guide to Documentary Filmmaking

A comprehensive, advice-packed handbook to the world of low-budget, DIY documentary filmmaking - filled with interviews and case studies.

The Documentary Filmmakers Handbook

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Don McCullin

Lewis Chester

Autobiography of Don McCullin, correspondent and photographer 

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

An Autobiography

Unreasonable Behaviour

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Jonathan Kozol

First edition Signed with inscription in good condition 

Children in America's Schools

An examination of the shocking conditions found in selected racially segregated urban schools. Reports that de facto segregation still exists in today's inner-city schools.

Savage Inequalities

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Sonia. Delaunay

Susan Brown

Matilda McQuaid

Petra Timmer

Matteo De Leeuw-De Monti

Color Moves: Art & Fashion by Sonia Delaunay" is an exhibition and accompanying book that showcases the work of Ukrainian-born French artist Sonia Delaunay, focusing on her contributions to textile and fashion design. The exhibition, which ran at the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum from March 18 to June 5, 2011, featured over 300 works, including garments, textiles, designs, fashion illustrations, and photographs. 

Color Moves: Art and Fashion by Sonia Delaunay

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Gideon Bosker

Michelle Mancini

John Gramstad

Fabulous Fabrics of the 50s (And Other Terrific Textiles of the 20s, 30s, and 40s) by John Gramstad, Gideon Bosker, and Michele Mancini, published in 1992. 
It is a celebration of fabric design from the mid-20th century. 
The book features over 170 color photographs of bold patterns and color combinations. 
It documents the textile designs of the 1920s-1950s. 
The book is available in softcover

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

And Other Terrific Textiles of the 20s, 30s and 40s

In this nostalgia-packed celebration of fabric design during its riotous mid-century years, over 170 striking full-color photographs accompanied by a lively text and detailed captions document the bold new patterns and unprecedented color combinations that had taken over American home decor. After the war, designs based on science and fantasy proliferated, and no home was complete without boomerang-patterned drapes at the windows or a cowboy-print couch in the den. Organized by pattern type into ten chapters, Fabulous Fabrics also covers the floral prints and Hollywood inspired satins of the 30s and the vivid tropical and nautical designs of the 40s. Today, these fabrics are hot collector's items appreciated for their kitschy optimism and their bright evocation of a more innocent era. A must have resource for designers, interior decorators, artists, architects, and pop-culture buffs, Fabulous Fabrics of the 50s is the ultimate tribute to the exuberant spirit of the century's most innovative textiles.

Fabulous Fabrics of the 50s

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19th edition of the "Speedball Textbook for Pen & Brush Lettering" by Ross F. George, likely from 1965. It is a guide for practical lettering. Ink stains- but of course- bottom front cover

19th edition

Speedball Textbook for Pen & Brush Lettering 

Bob Syvanen

Wealth of info in this Woodworking reference book

More tricks of the trade… from an d-style carpenter 

Interior Finish

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Dover Publications Inc. Staff

This treasury of 201 color and 12 black-and-white illustrations display all the beauty and intricacy of Islamic art, including exquisite patterns, borders, and motifs comprised of geometrics, florals, and attractive repeating patterns.

Islamic Design

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Owen Jones

Excellent with slight bend on bottom right front cover

All 100 Color Plates

From one of the most beautiful books on the decorative arts ever published: reproductions of classic full-color renderings by the great Victorian designer of design elements in Chinese porcelain and cloisonné antiquities now in the Victoria and Albert Museum. Reprinted from the original plates made in 1867.

Complete Chinese Ornament

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William Maughan

The Secrets of Chiaroscuro Revealed

"In this innovative guide, master art instructor William Maughan demonstrates how to create a realistic human likeness by using the classic and highly accurate modeling technique of chiaroscuro (Italian for "light and dark") developed by Leonardo da Vinci during the High Renaissance."

In this innovative guide, master art instructor William Maughan demonstrates how to create a realistic human likeness by using the classic and highly accurate modeling technique of chiaroscuro (Italian for "light and dark") developed by Leonardo da Vinci during the High Renaissance.

Maughan first introduces readers to the basics of this centuries-old technique, showing how to analyze form, light, and shadow; use dark pencil, white pencil, and toned paper to create a full range of values; use the elements of design to enhance a likeness; and capture a sitter's gestures and proportions. He then demonstrates, step by step, how to draw each facial feature, develop visual awareness, and render the head in color with soft pastels.

The Artist's Complete Guide to Drawing the Head

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Kaari Meng

30 Projects for Every Room in the House

A designer and founder of the French General store provides detailed instructions for thirty simple sewing patterns for French-inspired projects for every room in the house, including a scalloped tablecloth, pillows and bedding, totes, and a festive party garland. HomeStyle Main.

French General: Home Sewn

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Constance Howard

Highly sought out book of important and creative stitches

The practical and inspirational guide for all embroiderers

The Constance Howard Book of Stitches

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Scott Atkinson

Jochen Wierich

Some edge damage, book in very good shape otherwise. Beautiful color images throughout 

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

Recent art histories cast Homer (1836-1910) as the quintessential American artist. This catalog, which accompanies a loan exhibition, explores two highly productive points in Homer's career. Homer spent the summers of 1873 and 1880 at this Massachusetts seaside retreat. His subject matter during both visits focused on children at play and work, but his sketches and watercolors were rendered in distinctly different styles. Homer's fascination with childhood has been linked to a nationwide yearning for lost innocence during the post-Civil War period. While the excellent essays are aimed at scholars, the handsome color plates will attract a broader audience.

Winslow Homer in Gloucester

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Charles Le Clair

Practically new- an excellent primer on watercolor styles. Artist Lisa Yukusavage credits this book with teaching her how to paint!

Art of Watercolor

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Christopher Riopelle

Charlotte Appleyard

Sarah Herring

Nancy Ireson

Anne Robbins

The National Gallery

Manet to Picasso

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Another from Walter T Foster publishing
Amazing book on perspective . The best one ive ever found 

Ernest Norling
Walter Foster Publishing, Incorporated, 1989 - Art - 32 pages
Perspective is one of the most important concepts for an artist to understand. In this valuable beginnerÆs guide, acclaimed artist Ernest Norling teaches you how to use perspective to create a sense of depth and realism in your artwork. Perspective covers techniques for drawing in one-, tw



Perspective Drawing

Kathy Willis

Welcome to the Museum

From perennials to bulbs to tropical exotica, Botanicum is a feast of botanical knowledge. Written by specialist Kathy Willis, and with sumptuous illustrations by Katie Scott, you can discover the bizarre and beautiful plants of the world.

Botanicum

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Robert Finch

John E. Elder

W. W. Norton is pleased to announce that The Norton Book of Nature Writing is now available in a paperback college edition.

The Norton Book of Nature Writing

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Linda Dannenberg

Guy Bouchet

Wonderful book for aspiring french chefs!


Paris Bistro Cooking

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Robert Hume

An important early book for designers using digital tools

Professional Creative Practice

Fashion and Textile Design with Photoshop and Illustrator is a step-by-step guide to two essential tools for textile and fashion designers. Adobe Photoshop ® and Illustrator ® have eclipsed many specialist textile and fashion systems due to their intuitive design, versatile function, and constant evolution. Designer and educator Robert Hume guides you from novice to expert through eighteen carefully crafted projects. You'll start by mastering layers and custom brushes, and learning about stripes and weaves, before moving on to repeats and colorways, and simple geometry, and finally learning key layout and presentation techniques in both programs. There's also advice on sharing, communication and output, and help with diagnosing and correcting common problems. Files for many of the projects are available from www.bloomsbury.com/hume-textile-design. In addition, seven case studies showcase the work and creative thinking of innovative professional designers. These designers reflect on the appeal of Illustrator and Photoshop and offer insight and inspiration to help you develop your own fun and inventive designs.

Fashion and Textile Design with Photoshop and Illustrator

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Lora Avedian

Botanical-Inspired Embroidery Projects for You and Your Home

Stitch in Bloom

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Mary L. Grossman

This is an amazing book of information. Cover has some shelf wear, book is excellent 

Huge Hardcover (6 to 8 lbs)

Two parts include an overview of these birds' habits and habitats, and a field guide and atlas that categorizes the birds of prey genus by genus.

Birds of Prey of the World

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José María Parramón

Oversized Hardcover (4 to 6 lbs)

Looks at the history of watercolors and introduces useful tools, materials and techniques.

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