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|  | Cassatt by Random House Value Publishing Staff
Here is an exclusive and brand-new jacketed, hardcover art series with a format that means value! The world's most famous artists are highlighted in these concise and vibrantly colorful volumes. Each book in the series contains 80 pages of full-color reproductions along with authoritative text about the featured artist. A perfect souvenir for museum visits and a special gift for all art lovers. AUTHOR: Random House Value Publishing Staff
PUBLISHER: Random House Value Publishing
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture 
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 | Romeo & Juliet by Alan Durband, Barbara Mowat, Billy Aronson, Brian Gibbons, Carol Hegarty
Set during five of the most intensely dramatic days ever portrayed, ROMEO AND JULIET was probably written in 1594 or 1595, and first published in a 1597 edition, as transcribed by actors who had performed it. Other editions appeared later, but even the more authoritative versions, such as that of 1599--probably drawn from Shakespeare's own manuscript copies--lack the detailed stage directions present in the actors' transcription; thus, modern editions incorporate several sources. ROMEO AND JULIET is among the most oft performed of Shakespeare's works, and it has been among the most beloved since its earliest days on the stage. Though the title page of the 1597 edition declares that ROMEO AND JULIET had been performed and enjoyed many times prior to its publication, the first extant direct record of the events of a production refer to a 1662 staging, in which the play was probably adapted or altered--adaption was particularly popular in the 17th century. One London stage ran different conclusions on alternative nights; audiences who went home glum on Friday could be uplifted by the play's ending if they returned on Saturday night. The story of ROMEO AND JULIET was derived by Shakespeare from many sources. The version most contemporary to his own was the 1562 poem The Tragicall History of Romeus and Iuliet by Arthur Brooke, which itself was an adaptation of a French piece by Pierre Boaistuau, which Boaistuau had adapted from the Italian. Indeed, aspects of the tragic story have recurred throughout Western literature since at least the third century. Shakespeare greatly intensified the pace by compressing a piece which had unfolded over the course of several months into the space of five days--a period in which much transpires at daybreak, including the famous balcony scene where Romeo declares, But soft, what light through yonder window breaks?/It is the east, and Juliet is the sun. Romeo is forced to approach Juliet in secret because of the impassioned rivalry be AUTHOR: Alan Durband, Barbara Mowat, Billy Aronson, Brian Gibbons, Carol Hegarty
PUBLISHER: Barron's Educational Series, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture
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 | Business of Commercial Photography
This insider's treasure combines expert guidance on the management of a commercial studio with examples of top-notch photographers' work and words of wisdom. As shrinking advertising budgets reduce their assignments and the growing threat of digital imaging replaces their services, commercial photographers need special expertise to succeed in today's market -- that expert guidance is found between these covers. State-of-the-art information on everything a photographer must know to run a thriving business -- both in the studio and on location -- is here for students anticipating setting up shop and for the active photographer who wants to make more profit from advertising, corporate, annual report, and stock photography. The book focuses on: -- legal matters in getting started, equipment, budgeting, setting goals -- preparing estimates, invoices, proposals, contracts -- promotion, marketing, using a rep, building a portfolio -- working with clients, vendors, stock photography -- in-depth interviews that reveal successful strategies of top pros.
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture
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 | Making the Most of Living Rooms by Amanda Evans
Living rooms today are functional, multi-purpose spaces that are in constant use -- no longer are they set aside only for special occasions. This book offers dozens of ideas for creating multi-functional living rooms in a proven, value-priced format. Photographs anti checklists help readers decide on a direction, shop for furniture and fittings, and remember the practical details that will make the room work. Whatever the size, style, or budget, anyone can create a room that is truly for living. AUTHOR: Amanda Evans
PUBLISHER: Rizzoli International Publications, Incorporated
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture
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 | The Drawing Handbook by Frank J. Lohan
Comprehensive, easy-to-master lessons on composition and techniques using pencil and pen and ink for beginning and amateur artists. AUTHOR: Frank J. Lohan
PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture
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 | Retro Style by Marion Haslam, Sue Wilson
Description not available.Harkening back to the 1950s, this guide to retro style home decorating covers kettles, toasters, hand blenders, Formica, sgraffito, molded plywood, dissected fruit, and other design elements evoking the nostalgic era. Original. AUTHOR: Marion Haslam, Sue Wilson
PUBLISHER: Universe Publishing
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture
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