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Selected projects by Laurie Olin, who is considered by many to be the heir to the legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted, and whose work has transformed public spaces in Manhattan, Los Angeles, London, among other locations. This book focuses on his public projects (like Bryant Park in New York City), private and commercial commissions, and experimental projects.
PUBLISHER: Princeton Architectural Press
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture 
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 | The Art of the Playwright by William Packard
Two fully expanded and updated resource guides for writers at all levels of experience Writing for the stage and screen presents artistic challenges to aspiring dramatics everywhere. Through practical, proven methods, playwright and poet William Packard leads readers past personal and professional obstacles to discover dramatic success. Whether advising readers on the best use of action and on-stage visuals or providing guidelines in effective development of character, dialogue, and plot, The Art of the Playwright offers an insightful and comprehensive introduction to the craft of writing plays. In addition, writers will find an extensive and invaluable listing of theaters, funding sources, writers' colonies, contests, and magazines that publish plays. The book also traces playwriting through the centuries, devoting special attention to the Greek tragedians and the comedies, tragedies, and histories of Shakespeare. AUTHOR: William Packard
PUBLISHER: Avalon Publishing Group
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture
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 | Keeping Good Company by Roxie Kelley, Shelly Reeves Smith
Following in the same style of the previous Among Friends books, Keeping Good Company is a reminder in both name and content that it is the company of friends and family that feeds and sustains, as well as the favorite foods that are shared. Illustrations. AUTHOR: Roxie Kelley, Shelly Reeves Smith
PUBLISHER: Andrews McMeel Publishing
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture
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 | PERFOrming O'Neil by Yvonne Shafer
Theater scholar Yvonne Shafer discusses the work of Eugene O'Neill with many of the most famous actors and directors who have had the opportunity to interpret his work on stage. Jane Alexander, Jason Robards, James Earle Jones, and others share their encounters with the master, offering insight into the characters in plays such as THE ICEMAN COMETH and LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT. AUTHOR: Yvonne Shafer
PUBLISHER: St. Martin's Press, LLC
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture
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 | The Body Art Book by Jean-Chris Miller
Description not available.Discusses the history of body art, offers a glossary of the symbols in tattoos, and covers safety precautions AUTHOR: Jean-Chris Miller
PUBLISHER: Berkley Publishing Group
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture
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 | Golden Temples of Thailand by Gilles Mermet, Kenneth D. Whitehead, Sankti Leksukhum
Description not available.Taken from ancient Buddhist texts, these colorful images depict everyday life in Thailand from the fourteenth to nineteenth centuries as well as timeless mythological and cosmological scenes. AUTHOR: Gilles Mermet, Kenneth D. Whitehead, Sankti Leksukhum
PUBLISHER: Braziller, George Incorporated
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture
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