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|  | Watson-Guptill Sktechbook by Watson-Guptill Publications Staff
Now available in four colors and three sizes, these sketchbooks are ideal for artists on the go. Both serious artists and casual doodlers have found dozens of uses for these handsome sketchbooks, which are now offered in four colors and three sizes. Many choose the popular 8 1/4 x 11 format for working outdoors or toting to art class. Others like to toss the smaller 51/2 x 8 1/4 size or the new 4 x 6 size (hunter green only) into a purse or backpack so they are always ready to jot down visual ideas or sketch an interesting character. The archival-quality, vellum-finish paper is especially appealing to artists. It will not yellow with time, ensuring the preservation of their drawings, and its smooth surface readily accepts pencil, ballpoint, pen-and-ink, charcoal, marker, and other drawing mediums. Artists also appreciate the rounded and sewn bindings, which allow the books to lie flat while they work. The covers have a leather finish but are actually tough, waterproof Kivar. Trim size, number of pages, and other specifications are printed on a peel-off sticker. AUTHOR: Watson-Guptill Publications Staff
PUBLISHER: Watson-Guptill Publications, Incorporated
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture 
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 | How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci by Michael J. Gelb
Drawing on DaVinci's wide ranging works of science and art, Gelb extracts seven principles for channeling one's creativity, Leonardo style. AUTHOR: Michael J. Gelb
PUBLISHER: Dell Publishing
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture
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 | Jails, Hospitals & Hip-Hop & Some People by Danny Hoch
Danny Hoch's collection of comic monologues deals with urban themes of race, identity and the moral dilemma's facing America's increasingly diverse younger generation. An immediate hit when it debuted in New York's East Village, Jails, Hospitals & Hip-Hop has grown out of a burgeoning downtown theater scene that seeks a direct and immediate impact on it's audience by honestly confronting the social and political issues of the day. AUTHOR: Danny Hoch
PUBLISHER: Random House Adult Trade Publishing Group
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture
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 | The Complete Plays of Gilbert & Sullivan by Arthur S. Sullivan, William Gilbert
This book prints all of Gilbert's librettos illustrated by his own drawings. A chronology of the collaborators' careers is also included. AUTHOR: Arthur S. Sullivan, William Gilbert
PUBLISHER: Norton, W. W. & Company, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture
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 | The Annotated Mona Lisa by Carol Strickland
It's a paradox of American culture. Throughout the country, in every major city, art museums stand as our proudest, most venerated public institutions - the world's great art, there for all to see. Yet for many Americans, the world of Art remains inaccessible, lost in a fog of jargon and theories that can make the artwork itself seem hopelessly remote. The Annotated Mona Lisa demystifies art history. It's a brisk, clearly stated survey, from cave painting to conceptual art, that doesn't talk down to its reader and doesn't assume a prior art education. And, most important, it never bores. Dynamic design, with succinct, page-length essays, frequent sidebars, and abundant color illustrations incorporated into the text, make The Annotated Mona Lisa a browser's delight, as well as an authoritative reference that can be read from cover to cover. Sections on ancient and medieval art emphasize context and historical relevance: What kind of people did it take to build the Egyptian pyramids? How has their work influenced the architecture of today? Sections on Renaissance and Baroque art, the nineteenth century, and the modern era touch on all the major figures of the times, while continuing to explain the cultural context out of which the art evolved. A time line at the beginning of each section ties it all together, noting the significant historical events that shaped the art world and the world at large. AUTHOR: Carol Strickland
PUBLISHER: Andrews McMeel Publishing
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture
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 | Draw 50 Holiday Decorations by Lee J. Ames
Description not available.Step-by-step instructions for drawing a variety of holiday subjects such as Baby New Year, Cupid and his arrow, July 4th rockets, turkey, pumpkin, Easter basket, Santa Claus, and a menorah AUTHOR: Lee J. Ames
PUBLISHER: Doubleday Publishing
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture
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