Richly detailed illustrations incorporate historical and cultural motifs from around the world. Thirty-one designs include examples of Celtic, Islamic, Japanese, Egyptian art plus patterns inspired by Art Nouveau, Art Deco, other trends.
The great surrealist's 1934 collage masterpiece features 182 bizarre, darkly humorous scenes of violent dreams and erotic fantasies. "One of the clandestine classics of our century."— The New York Times.
This treasury includes 44 of Schiele's finest drawings — portraits, character studies, nudes, more — all embodying the artist's distinctive and angular expressivity, revealing the inner psychological states and hidden personality traits of his subjects.
Suitable for beginners as well as advanced artists, this guide provides in-depth studies of the shapes and visual construction of a variety of birds, from domestic fowl to birds on the wing.
Classic introduction by expert calligrapher presents fundamentals behind every aspect of the art of penmanship, from equipment to best techniques. Many pages of demonstration scripts provide helpful accompaniment to clear instructions.
One of the most universally loved and admired English novels, an effervescent tale of rural romance transformed by Jane Austen's art into a witty, shrewdly observed satire of English country life.
Treasury of 5 shorter works includes title piece plus The Battle of the Books, A Meditation Upon a Broom-Stick, A Discourse Concerning the Mechanical Operation of the Spirit and The Abolishing of Christianity in England.
The most complete treatise on sleight-of-hand coin conjuring, including best traditional methods and modern innovations. Guides you systematically from basic techniques, through integrated tricks to complete acts, 18 in all. 510 clear illustrations.
Outlines fifty-nine microscope projects in addition to presenting a brief history of the microscope, a list of useful laboratory supplies, and close-up drawings of objects suggested for examination.
One of the earliest and best collections of stories about aristocratic Bertie Wooster and his efficient valet Jeeves, this volume centers on the romantic travails of Bertie's school chum, Bingo Little.