John P. Schaefer

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

New York

Basic Techniques of Photography

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Basic Techniques of Photography - Book 1

A comprehensive and accessible guide to photography. It covers cameras and lenses, the specifics of black-and-white and color photography. field trips. All aspects of photography are thoroughly presented in a clear, readable manner.

The Ansel Adams Guide

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Richard Hell

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

On the road with the Blank Generation, "Go Now" takes readers on a wild trip across the country and into the head of a down-on-his-luck punk musician. ""Go Now" is a vile, scabrous, unforgivable, and deserving of the widest possible audience".--William Gibson.

Go Now

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Martin Taylor

Owen Butler

Jill Enfield

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

Features techniques for achieving high quality at both the camera and darkroom stages of making a photograph, with emphasis on image control, appearance, and fine-art presentation. Includes toning comparisons as well as a section on hand-coloring prints.

Advanced Black-and-White Photography

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Ansel Adams


Ansel Adams (1902-1984) produced some of the 20th century's most iconic photographic images and helped nurture the art of photography through his creative innovations and peerless technical mastery.


The Print--the third volume in Adams' celebrated series of books on photographic techniques--has taught generations of photographers how to explore the artistic possibilities of printmaking. Examples of Adams' own work clarify the principles discussed. This classic handbook distills the knowledge gained through a lifetime in photography and remains as vital today as when it was first published.


The Print takes you step-by-step--from designing and furnishing a darkroom to mounting and displaying your photographs, from making your first print to mastering advanced techniques, such as developer modifications, toning and bleaching, and burning and dodging. Filled with indispensable darkroom techniques and tips, this amply illustrated guide shows how printmaking--the culmination of photography's creative process--can be used expressively to enhance an image.


"Adams is a clear-thinking writer whose concepts cannot but help the serious photographer." - New York Times


"A master-class kind of guide from an undisputed master." - Publishers Weekly


Over 1 million copies sold.

The Print

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Robert Hirsch

Photography in the Digital Age

In the tumultuous, ever-shifting terrain of the digital age, this groundbreaking introductory book offers the strength and stability of the fundamental aesthetic and technical building blocks necessary to create visually stimulating and thought-provoking digitally based photographs.

Light and Lens

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Ray Smith

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Easy-to-follow projects, shown as they were created, teach the essentials while inspiring students to tackle increasingly complex techniques.

An Introduction to Watercolor

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John Buckland

Oversized Hardcover (4 to 6 lbs)

North American Game Fishing

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Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

Looks in detail at the range of art that has been produced by American artists with detailed commentary on 120 works.

History of American Art

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John Milner

The Capital of Art in the Late Nineteenth Century

In this highly readable book John Milner writes of the life of the artist in Paris between 1880 and 1914 and discusses the economic, social, organisational and geographical factors which determined and controlled the artist's career, without the usual distortion caused by paying excessive attention to subsequent reputation. The result is a most engaging and attractive account of what it was like to be an artist in Paris in its heyday as the artistic capital of the world, and also an examination of the city itself, both as a source of opportunity and as as image in the work of the greatest (and also some now forgotten) artists of the time.

The Studios of Paris

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Brooks Brierley

In 1930, roughly two dozen U.S. automotive firms vied for the dollars of America's wealthiest. Ten short years later, only four manufacturers remained.

Magic Motors, 1930

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Joseph P. Gribbins

Wooden boats possess a magic that metal and plastic vessels, although useful, cannot match. With their mellow richness of finish and unparalleled craftsmanship, these unique vessels have long inspired passion. The WOODEN BOAT is an eloquently written and exquisitely photographed celebration of this hand-crafted beauty, from the traditional small boat to the elegant speedboat to the magnificent yacht.

The Wooden Boat

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Alan Wellikoff

Included in each of the nearly five hundred entries in this compendium of nineteenth-century products and reproductions is a description of the product, its history, its price, and other information

The American Historical Supply Catalogue

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Paul Cummings

The Figure in Context

Twentieth-Century American Drawings

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Peter Ames Carlin

Brian Wilson

The Rise, Fall and Redemption of the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson

Brian Wilson was the visionary behind America's most successful and influential rock band. As the leader of the Beach Boys, he sold 100 million records and built a catalog of songs that continues to define the sound and feel of American popular music. Hea

Catch a Wave

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Chris McDonell

John Davidson

Hockey Stars' Personal Stories

For the Love of Hockey

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Mike Leonetti

Harold Barkley

Frank Selke

Stars of the Original Six

Filled with splendid photos by Harold Barkley, this book contains profiles of 74 great players, action photos, statistics on players and teams. It is treat for any fan.

Hockey's Golden Era

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Michael Dolan

An Informal History of an Informal Place

A fascinating look at an American institution--a place where public life meets private.

The American Porch

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Diane Asseo Griliches

The author discusses the gift of science to the art of photography, her particular love of the black-and-white-image, the varied attitudes of great photographers, and a fascinating history of photography leading up to today's pixilated revolution. The heart of the book is a collection of 130 photographs made by the author over a period of thirty years, selected and annotated to illuminate the many aspects of the art form.

Thinking Photography

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Herbert Ypma

American country architecture and design represent the ideals of simplicity, utility, and purity of the pioneers who laid the foundations of modern America. Featuring works by some of the most creative designers and architects plying their trade today, this book looks at America's design roots and shows how the best contemporary ideas continue to draw on the spare but beautiful aesthetic of the Shakers and the Puritan founding fathers. 150+ color photos.

American Country

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Jack Hill

James Merrell

How to Make Rustic Furniture, Utensils, and Decorations

Now in paperback, this immensely popular and stylish how-to book provides practical information and design advice for artists, craftspeople, and woodworkers of all levels of experience. Step-by-step instructions for eighteen projects detail how the work can be carried out using simple tools and mainly traditional methods. Handsome color photographs illustrate and identify a wide range of rustic furniture and artifacts. There is also a brief history about each piece and a handy tools and techniques resource section. With Country Woodworker, anyone can add beauty and charm to his or her home.

Country Woodworker

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Matthew Walker

Aboard the World's Classic Yachts

Down Below

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Douglas Alvord

The Romance and Lore of America's Small Boats

On the Water

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Henry Horenstein

A Basic Manual

A photography instructor guides individuals in the mechanics of taking, developing, and printing black-and-white pictures.

Black and White Photography

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John P. Schaefer

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The Print

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Light and Lens

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An Introduction to Watercolor

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History of American Art

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The American Historical Supply Catalogue

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