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Prison Tattoos by Douglas K. Hall, Richard Stratton
In prison, the tattoo stakes a claim to individuality. In Prison Tattoos , Douglas Hall Kent uses his camera as a sociologist's tool, photographing inmates from America's prisons whose tattoos, professionally done and homemade, indelibly imprint on their bodies what these men desire in their souls: autonomy and identity. Includes 80 pages of photos and a page of temporary tattoos.

AUTHOR: Douglas K. Hall, Richard Stratton
PUBLISHER: St. Martin's Press, LLC
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture

Comfortable Colors
This book beautifully illustrates how professional designers use the power of color in a room to elicit an emotional response. No matter the design style, color has the greatest impact on the visitor and inhabitant. With beautiful photographs of every room in the house, this visual guide helps homeowners make the best color choices to suit their own style and needs. Practical tips from professional designers along with examples make this an important resource in creating the perfect home environment.
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture

Othello by Alvin Kernan, Angel Luis Pujante, Barbara Mowat, David Bevington, David Scott Kastan
This newly revised Signet classic includes an extensive overview of Shakespeare's life, a unique introduction to the play, a comprehensive stage history of notable actors, and historical and contemporary dramatic criticism.

AUTHOR: Alvin Kernan, Angel Luis Pujante, Barbara Mowat, David Bevington, David Scott Kastan
PUBLISHER: HarperTrade
FORMAT: Audio
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture

The Sweet & Sour Animal Book by Ben Vereen, George P. Cunningham, Langston Hughes, Harlem School of the Arts Staff
Poetic descriptions of 26 animals--one for each letter of the alphabet. Color illustrations accompany the short verses, which celebrate such creatures as bees, unicorns, and zebras.

AUTHOR: Ben Vereen, George P. Cunningham, Langston Hughes, Harlem School of the Arts Staff
PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture

Complete Guide to Vintage Textiles by Elizabeth M. Kurella
This is the most comprehensive book available on identifying, pricing and collecting antique textiles ever. Never before have these treasured items -- fabrics, yarns, fibers, fashions, furnishings, laces and more -- been treated so extensively. Nearly 400 detailed photos show specific traits of fibers, threads and fabrics, making identification easy. Accurate prices -- more than 400 -- and convenient lists of dealers, collectors, auction houses and more add to the satisfaction of collecting these historical relics. Everyone has come across a garment or other textile at one time or another -- from an old wedding dress to an antique American flag -- that they would love to identify and value. This comprehensive and intriguing collector's guide makes that all possible.

AUTHOR: Elizabeth M. Kurella
PUBLISHER: Krause Publications
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture

The Rise of the Nouveaux Riches by J. Mordaunt Crook
In this history of English buildings, Britian`s leading architecture historian Mordaunt Crook applies a sociological perspective to the luxurious homes of affluent Edwardians and Victorians. His profiles of the nouveaux riches include the Rothschilds, the Guinnesses, the Barings, and the Wernhers.

AUTHOR: J. Mordaunt Crook
PUBLISHER: Murray, John Publishers, Limited
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture