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Stained Glass Mosaics by George W. Shannon, Greta Torlen, Pat Torlen
From small bits of brightly colored glass, put together magical mosaics! Starting with the basics of selecting and cutting glass, moving on to methods of copying and transferring patterns and to fresh ideas for setting up a safe and comfortable work area, all the information you need is right here. Pick from several methods of applying the glass to the surface, and make wood bases and support structures. Photos capture every step of the process in close-up. Full-size patterns to practice on are a great way to perfect your technique before actually doing a project, and hints on every page help you avoid common errors and get great results. 25 fabulous projects offer a range of styles: flower and herb planter boxes brighten up any window, balcony, or yard; and a lotus and dragonfly wall hanging has mirrored glass to capture and reflect light. Other beautifully decorative items include an exquisite lily pond birdbath, mosaic tabletops, and a variety of garden stones. Easy-to-follow templates accompany every project.

AUTHOR: George W. Shannon, Greta Torlen, Pat Torlen
PUBLISHER: Tamos Books, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture

Country Chic by Alexandra Campbell, Liz Bauwens
The country look from frontier to high-tech is showcased in this lush decorating book, which is lavishly illustrated with gorgeous country homes.

AUTHOR: Alexandra Campbell, Liz Bauwens
PUBLISHER: Hearst Books
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture

A Piece of My Heart - Pedacito de Mi Corazon by Carmen L. Garza
This volume presents 37 color and b&w reproductions of Lomas Garza's works. There is also an essay by Amalia Mesa-Bains on the cultural and political influences on Garza.

AUTHOR: Carmen L. Garza
PUBLISHER: New Press, The
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture

Botticelli by Federico Zeri
Description not available.Traces the life and career of the Italian Renaissance painter and analyzes important works and themes, focusing on his Spring.

AUTHOR: Federico Zeri
PUBLISHER: NDE Publishing
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture

Yves Klein by Sidra Stich
This is the catalog of a traveling show devoted to the visionary artist who turned Ultramatine Blue into International Klein Blue. Full attention is given to his most important work, including the blue sponge reliefs, the collaboration with Jean Tinguely, the body paintings, and the fire fountains.

AUTHOR: Sidra Stich
PUBLISHER: Distributed Art Publishers/D. A. P.
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture

Straw Bale Building by CHRIS MAGWOOD
Straw bale buildings speak to a part of us that insists that we should be able to build our own homes with our own hands. We look at pictures of a bale wall being raised and immediately think: I could do that! Straw bale houses are easy to build, inexpensive, super energy efficient, environmentally friendly, attractive, and -- most of all -- can be designed to match the builder's personal space needs, esthetics, and budget. It's no wonder that straw bale houses are growing in popularity. Most straw bale books do a great job enticing us with beautiful photographs and selling the idea of straw bale building -- but they don't adequately address the most critical issues faced by bale house builders. In Straw time Building, professional bale builders Peter Mack and Chris Magwood lead the potential builder through the entire process of building a bale structure, tackling all the practical issues -- from how to find and choose bales; developing sound building plans; costs; roofing; electrical, plumbing, and heating systems; building code compliance and working with building inspectors; and special concerns for builders in northern climates. For those who do not see their lives and their values reflected in standard homes, Straw Bale Building offers a wide variety of aesthetic and building options, from multistory luxury to elegant simplicity. Over 100 professionally illustrated drawings, plus b&w photographs and building plans provide an abundance of creative and practical ideas for novice and experienced builders alike. Down-to-earth and complete, Straw Bale Building makes the remarkable benefits of straw bale building available to anyone bitten by the straw bale bug.

AUTHOR: CHRIS MAGWOOD
PUBLISHER: New Society Publishers, Limited
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture