David Howard

Edward Mabley

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

A Writer's Guide to the Craft and Elements of a Screenplay

In The Tools of Screenwriting, David Howard and Edward Mabley illuminate the essential elements of cinematic storytelling, and reveal the central principles that all good screenplays share. The authors address questions of dramatic structure, plot, dialogue, character development, setting, imagery, and other crucial topics as they apply to the special art of filmmaking.

Howard and Mabley also demonstrate how, on a practical level, the tools of screenwriting work in sixteen notable films, including Citizen Cane, E.T., One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Rashomon, The Godfather, North by Northwest, Chinatown, and sex, lies, and videotape.

The Tools of Screenwriting

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Wendy Hollender

Virginia

A Basic Guide to Mastering Realistic Form and Naturalistic Color

A thorough immersion in the art of botanical drawing, this book is sure to attract both aspiring and more experienced artists seeking scientific accuracy and the illusion of 3-dimension in their botanical artwork.

Botanical Drawing in Color

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Arthur M. Schlesinger

Metropolitan Museum of Art, The

Hamish Bowles

Rachael Lambert Mellon

Light tear on jacket. Beautiful timeless book

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

California

Selections from the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum

This illustrated volume celebrates the 40th anniversary of Jacqueline Kennedy's emergence as America's First Lady and explores her enduring global influence on style and fashion.

Jacqueline Kennedy: the White House Years

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#hardcover #art #bedroom #design #architecture 

Alberto Pinto is among the most celebrated interior designers at work today and is known primarily for his highly creative use of color and texture to achieve the effect of unparalleled opulence. Here, Pinto turns his attention to intimate and personal spaces. Pinto succeeds in giving each of the forty bedrooms in this book his unequaled touch of grandeur while evoking its owner's personality. Under Pinto's direction, the bedroom becomes a fantasy-like oasis adorned with water elements, fine damasks, gorgeously colored mosaics, fancy brocades, or neo-classical columns. The resulting rooms are contemporary bedrooms--some more appropriately described as suites rather than single rooms--from Europe and North America that evoke a spectrum of classical styles updated for the finest in twenty-first century living.Alberto Pinto's bedrooms are spaces that are grand and yet intimate. Each one will be an inspiration to anyone who is designing or redecorating a bedroom.

Albert Pinto: Bedrooms

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#art #hardcover #nonfiction #painting #vintage 

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Nebraska

Vintage 1946

Studio secrets 

Autographed by author AND subject, Brother Mel Meyer!  Small scratch and ink spot on back cover.  Top front corner of jacket has a tiny tear. 

Oversized Hardcover (4 to 6 lbs)

Tennessee

This is a 236-page study of Bro. Mel's life as an artist and as a Marianist brother.  Bro. Mel has been a member of the Marianists, a Catholic religious order, since 1948 and a full-time artist since 1958. His sculpture and paintings are featured in private collections, public spaces and in large corporate buildings that have included 25 Adams Mark Hotels.  The first part of the book addresses his life from his family, his spiritual commitment, his distinguished artistic education, his decades of travel, his influences, the development of his studio, and his commitment to making art six days a week, 52 weeks a year, since the 1960s.  The second part of the book is a portfolio of selected images from the thousands of works of art he has produced over a 50-year period.

A Lifetime of Making Art Brother Mel

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Very good condition. One very small tear at the bottom of the front cover where the jacket wraps around. There is a half moon crease on the back cover.

Huge Hardcover (6 to 8 lbs)

The Ralph Esmerian Gift to the American Folk Art Museum 

American Radiance 

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Velvet cover, with gold plated pages, a list of each illustration is included at the back of the book ( In English).. instead of going to museum to enjoy these stunning masterpieces- let it come to you. You will treasure this exquisite art for ages to come.
From Russian classism XVIII century to Russian Avant-garde to the XX century.

 2009 edition. Gilded edges on all 3 sides; velvet textile hardcover. Absolutely stunning production, a real work of art! Ships immediately upon your payment, in a box with great protection. 

Thank you for looking!

Maryland

Art, Music, Drama/Theater

500 Masterpieces of Russian Painting 

Charles Sullivan

The author of America in Poetry and Imaginary Gardens now offers a splendid collection of the world's finest love poetry and art. Among the 100 poems and nearly 90 images are legendary lovers, famous poems, paintings, sculpture, and photographs by great artists and poets.cluding 53 in full color.

Loving

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Jeffrey Chipps Smith

These beautifully illustrated books by leading experts focus on major paintings, sculptures, and objects from the Kimbell's outstanding permanent collection. Each volume presents the latest advances in scholarship and new insights of interest both to specialists and to the wider public.
Virtually unknown until recently, the Kimbell Virgin and Child (1486) is arguably the finest surviving example of the silver religious statuary so prized in pre-Reformation Germany, where patrons valued the art of the goldsmith even above painting and sculpture. Made for Wilhelm von Reichenau, a powerful Franconian bishop of Eichstätt, the statuette came onto the market when church property was secularized in the early 19th century and was long owned by the Rothschild family.
This handsome book is the first to examine this exquisite object and its fascinating history. Distinguished scholar Jeffrey Chipps Smith looks at the creation of the statuette in Augsburg, its place in the context of other works of art in Eichstätt, and the compelling story of Bishop Reichenau and his intense devotion to the Virgin Mary.
Distributed for the Kimbell Art Museum

The Kimbell Virgin and Her Bishop

Announcing the new Kimbell Masterpiece Series These beautifully illustrated books by leading experts focus on major paintings, sculptures, and objects from the Kimbell's outstanding permanent collection. Each volume presents the latest advances in scholarship and new insights of interest both to specialists and to the wider public. Virtually unknown until recently, the Kimbell "Virgin and Child" (1486) is arguably the finest surviving example of the silver religious statuary so prized in pre-Reformation Germany, where patrons valued the art of the goldsmith even above painting and sculpture. Made for Wilhelm von Reichenau, a powerful Franconian bishop of Eichstatt, the statuette came onto the market when church property was secularized in the early 19th century and was long owned by the Rothschild family. This handsome book is the first to examine this exquisite object and its fascinating history. Distinguished scholar Jeffrey Chipps Smith looks at the creation of the statuette in Augsburg, its place in the context of other works of art in Eichstatt, and the compelling story of Bishop Reichenau and his intense devotion to the Virgin Mary.

The Art of the Goldsmith in Late Fifteenth-century Germany

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Orla Kiely

Slightly faded on back as seen in picture. 
Beautiful photographs, images, and patterns. 

Texas

And How It Can Make You Happy Without Even Noticing

Orla Kiely has opened her archives to explore a life dedicated to print. From her earliest and most iconic pattern, Stem, to the evolution of her print design encompassing the worlds of fashion, homewares and beyond, Orla shares the full range of patterns and designs that she has produced since establishing her brand in 1995. This is a celebration of Orla's entire body of work - of colour, of print and of a handbag loved by women all over the world. Foreword written by Leith Clark, founder of The Violet Book and previously Lula magazine.

A Life in Pattern

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It’s a bit beaten up from the outside but all papers and everything inside are intact and have everything. There is nothing written inside either…basically new on the inside.

I got it for my Art history class 2 semesters ago for the full price of $250 so I’m trying to get at least half of it back cause I barely got to use it as my teacher did everything online…-.-

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Florida

A Concise Global History

GARDNER'S ART THROUGH THE AGES: A CONCISE GLOBAL HISTORY, 4th Edition has been written from the ground up to create a one-semester, student-friendly introduction to art history while retaining the impeccable reliability and scholarship of GARDNER'S ART THROUGH THE AGES. This beautifully illustrated fourth edition has been updated to make it easier than ever for students to master the material. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Gardner's Art Through the Ages

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New York City: The House of Little Books, 1941. "The essentials of anatomy for students and professionals with over 350 drawings" Attractive how to book illustrated with awesome bold black and white drawings!   Nice cover. Vintage. First Edition. Large Paper.  #drawing #art #anatomy #humanfigure #design #vintage #education #artlessons


The essentials of anatomy for students and professionals with over 350 drawings

A Simplified Art Anatomy of the Human Figure (1941)

Kolbie Blume

Very fun book to learn to watercolor. Corners are a little beat up but other than that the book is in great condition!

30 Eye-Catching Scenes Anyone Can Master

From striking desert sunsets to misty mountains to fields of gorgeous wildflowers, Kolbie Blume’s projects help you learn basic watercolor skills and techniques with the added bonus of resulting in beautiful paintings worthy of prominent display in your home. Each chapter teaches progressively more advanced techniques and subjects, allowing you to build upon your skills as you work through the projects. The final paintings Kolbie teaches show you how to combine all the skills you’ve developed in a variety of unique, exciting ways—the sky’s the limit! With all the tips, tricks and techniques you need to dive into watercolor painting, this collection of brilliant watercolor projects is the perfect guide for the beginner painter and any artist looking to improve their landscape skills.

Wilderness Watercolor Landscapes

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#paperback #Coloring #adult #legend #myth #dragon #animals #art #relax #educational 

Wyoming

Color Timeless Legends, New Realms & Coloring Challenges

From Kerby Rosanes, the internationally bestselling artist who brought you the Morphia series, the next book in his brilliant new Worlds universe. Mythic World is 96 double-sided pages of pure mythical creation that colorists will love.

Welcome to Kerby's mythic world. Mythic World is a new, fantastic, and super-detailed adult coloring book from the prodigious bestselling illustrator. Colorists will find Kerby Rosanes's new creations to be hypnotic, with spread after dizzying spread featuring mythic creatures, magical landscapes, and surprise after surprise in the details of Kerby's ultra-fine illustrations. This book blurs the line between familiar and magical, between reality and imagination.

Fans and newcomers alike will be thrilled with this 96-page book, providing an apparently endless coloring challenge for even his most dedicated and enthusiastic followers.

Bundle: Mythic World, Worlds within Worlds & Kaleidomorphia

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#paperback #coloring #animals #fantasy #adult #gift #artist #art #hobby #mythology


An Artist's Coloring Book of Magical Journeys, Snowy Animals and Hidden Objects

Take a trip through magical worlds with the newest entry in our wildly successful Mythographic series. Artist Joseph Catimbang will take you on an incredible journey through his intricate original illustrations that have acquired an enthusiastic fan base.

Mythographic Color and Discover Bundle:  Voyage, Menagerie, Wild Wimter

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Clamp Staff

New York

Cardcaptor Sakura was the top-selling girls manga in Japan, and it's become the top-selling girls manga in America, too! Now fans can collect all of the full-color artwork from Clamp featuring their favorite characters. Each volume of the Art of Cardcaptor Sakura contains over 100 full color pictures from the series, most of which have never before been seen in America.

Art of Cardcaptor Sakura

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Brand new still in shrink wrap. Collectible limited edition. Oversized. Huge book, full color.

Black Cotton is a celebration of the beauty of black women, their natural hair, fashion, as well as a display of the African presence in other cultures. It exhibits a collection of work that displays the passionate love mixture of fashion, make-up, hair design, photography, and graphic art.


About the Author
Rasta Asaru Escott El was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, where he currently resides and creates. His inspiration came to at an early age where he found himself intrigued by the various elements, textures, and colors of materials. During this curious time, he began to mimic these objects on paper while teaching himself how to sketch, draw, and use color. 

His creative desires continued into high school where he advanced from sketching and drawing on paper to graffiti art. He began to embrace his creative freedom, created his first bust, and started his artistic work in the medium of sculpture for various galleries and festivals. 

In 1995, during an Art Festival, Rasta met fellow artist, Charles Dickson, who offered him an apprenticeship at The Dickson Studio. During his apprenticeship at Dickson Studios, he learned how to break down and manipulate materials.


Art book featuring Black Women

Black Cotton

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Graydon Carter

David Friend

Huge Paperback (6 to 8 lbs)

New Jersey

A Century of Iconic Images

Vanity Fair: The Portraits brings together 300 iconic portraits from Vanity Fair’s 95-year history in a remarkable book that captures the image of modern fame--the magical thing that happens when individual talent and beauty (and sometimes genius) is caught in the spotlight of popular curiosity and passion. The photographers--from Edward Steichen and Cecil Beaton to Annie Leibovitz and Mario Testino--are a glittering and celebrated group themselves. Their portraits have become the iconic likenesses of the best-known figures from the worlds of art, film, music, sports, business, and politics.

 

From legends such as Pablo Picasso, Amelia Earhart, Cary Grant, and Katharine Hepburn to the stars, writers, athletes, style icons, and titans of business and politics of today, Vanity Fair: The Portraits offers an authoritative roster of talent and glamour in the 20th century.

Vanity Fair: the Portraits

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A Concise Guide to the Art of 250 Great Filmmakers

A striking visual guide to the cinematic styles of the world's greatest directors, covering classic Hollywood, the masters of world cinema, and the most distinctive contemporary film makers.

The Director's Vision

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#educational #paperback #college #art #davidhockney

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

That's the Way I See It

Bruce Barnbaum

Beautiful photography book with photos, techniques and teachings for all levels of photographers 

Nevada

An Approach to Personal Expression

Creative, expressive, artistic photography has been the centerpiece from the beginning, and it remains the centerpiece in the new book. It will be a complete book in its technical information and clear explanations, but it all focuses on putting the technical aspects to use for personally expressive purposes. The illustrations include some of Bruce's best known imagery, as well as many new images never previously published or displayed. --from publisher description

The Art of Photography

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#paperback #art #watercolorpainting #watercolor

A Practical Guide

Watercolor is a magical and often challenging medium. Once mastered, it will reward you with the pleasure of creating striking works of art of infinite variety.This book is a culmination of many years of teaching. Through it, I set out to clear up widespread misconceptions about painting with watercolors. These common confusions hold watercolor artists back from achieving their full potential.Full of practical advice and techniques, my aim is to simplify watercolor painting to assist you in your personal watercolor adventure. Enjoy the journey!

Mastering Watercolors

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Bruce Cole

Adelheid M. Gealt

From Ancient Greece to Post-Modernism

An illustrated survey of the history of Western art examines the societies, values, and ideals that shaped the development of painting, sculpture, and architecture, from ancient Greece to the present

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David Howard; Edward Mabley

The Tools of Screenwriting

Wendy Hollender

Botanical Drawing in Color

Arthur M. Schlesinger; Metropolitan Museum of Art, The; Hamish Bowles; Rachael Lambert Mellon

Jacqueline Kennedy: the White House Years

Alberto Pinto

Albert Pinto: Bedrooms

Frederic Taubes

Studio secrets

Anne Brown

A Lifetime of Making Art Brother Mel

Stacy C. Hollander

American Radiance

Nina Getashvilli

500 Masterpieces of Russian Painting

Charles Sullivan

Loving

Jeffrey Chipps Smith

The Art of the Goldsmith in Late Fifteenth-century Germany

Orla Kiely

A Life in Pattern

Fred S. Kleiner

Gardner's Art Through the Ages

Charles Carlson

A Simplified Art Anatomy of the Human Figure (1941)

Kolbie Blume

Wilderness Watercolor Landscapes

Kerby Rosanes

Bundle: Mythic World, Worlds within Worlds & Kaleidomorphia

Joseph Catimbang and Fabian Attanasio

Mythographic Color and Discover Bundle: Voyage, Menagerie, Wild Wimter

Clamp Staff

Art of Cardcaptor Sakura

Rasta Asaru Escott EL

Black Cotton

Graydon Carter; David Friend

Vanity Fair: the Portraits

Geoff Andrew; Joel Coen (Foreword by); Ethan Coen (Foreword by)

The Director's Vision

Hockney, David.

That's the Way I See It

Bruce Barnbaum

The Art of Photography

Joe Cartwright

Mastering Watercolors

Bruce Cole; Adelheid M. Gealt

Art of the Western World