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|  | Irving Penn by Colin Eisler, Colin Westerback, Edmund Carpenter, Irving Penn, Rosamond Bernier
Trained as an artist, Irving Penn began photographing for Vogue in the 1940s--and went on to become one of the most versatile and accomplished image-makers of the last fifty years....This landmark retrospective showcases ninety standout images that traverse the entire span of his career, accompanied by remembrances and reflections on Penn's work by people who worked with him over the years. AUTHOR: Colin Eisler, Colin Westerback, Edmund Carpenter, Irving Penn, Rosamond Bernier
PUBLISHER: Little, Brown & Company
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Hobbies & Interests 
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 | Beat the Drum! by Billy Davis
This unique board book introduces children to rhythm band instruments, encouraging them to make music of their own, have fun tapping out rhythms, and sing along with their favorite songs. Bold illustrations and a graphic, modern design add to the fun! In BEAT THE DRUM! kids can follow along with the traditional counting song, This Old Man. AUTHOR: Billy Davis
PUBLISHER: Scholastic, Incorporated
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Hobbies & Interests
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 | Merriam-Webster's Crossword Puzzle Dictionary by Merriam-Webster, Inc., Staff
The solution for crossword puzzle lovers, with complete word lists & easy-to-use organization. Comprehensive coverage. 300,000 answer words grouped alphabetically & by letter count. AUTHOR: Merriam-Webster, Inc., Staff
PUBLISHER: Merriam-Webster, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Hobbies & Interests
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 | Slonimsky's Book of Musical Anecdotes by Nicolas Slonimsky
Things you can read about in this wacky compendium of musical trivia and oddities include a seal who sued ASCAP, a patented musical bicycle, and the first flute players' union--founded in 300 B.C.E. Text accompanied by illustrations. AUTHOR: Nicolas Slonimsky
PUBLISHER: Routledge
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Hobbies & Interests
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 | Mold Making for Ceramics by Donald E. Frith
This is a must-have book for your library - the only book to demonstrate precisely the craft of making and using all types of molds - from decorative press molds to complex, multipart slip-casting molds. Two calculators are bound in as your special bonus. AUTHOR: Donald E. Frith
PUBLISHER: Krause Publications
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Hobbies & Interests
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 | The Saga of Jazz by G. Collier
Beginning with the African tribal music transported to America by slaves, James Lincoln Collier explores the roots of jazz through gospel and ragtime before launching into a discussion of Dixieland, swing, bebop, the cool school, free jazz, and fusion. In this lively, sometimes controversial, photo-filled account, young readers see how jazz become America's most celebrated and treasured music. AUTHOR: G. Collier
PUBLISHER: Holt, Henry & Company, LLC
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Hobbies & Interests
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