From hasty sketches to remarkably detailed first drafts, these plates show the full range of Blake's troubled genius. Composed in the first flush of creativity, 92 plates showcase the artist's finest pencil drawings, selected from Book of Job, Divine Comedy, Paradise Lost, visionary heads, mythological figures, Laocoon, and more.

First paperback edition of definitive guide to turning on the complex or ornamental lathe, the high Victorian art par excellence. Text organized according to various cutting frames and chucks, describing and illustrating the enormous powers of each used both independently and in combination. Detailed instructions. 78 objects or finished sections illustrated — urns, vases, chessmen, chalices, etc. 600 illustrations.

«Generations of readers have thrilled to traditional tales recounted by folklorist Andrew Lang. Starting with his 1889 publication of The Blue Fairy Book and continuing through a rainbow-hued spectrum of other titles, Lang's stories continue to enchant audiences of all ages. This captivating anthology features 27 of his most treasured retellings of fairy tales. Featured fables include «Cinderella,» «Beauty and the Beast,» «Rapunzel,» «Little Red Riding Hood,» «Rumpelstiltskin,» and other classics. Many of these fantasies were popularized by the Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen, Charles Perrault, and other long-ago storytellers. The fairy tales are enhanced by artist H. J. Ford's imaginative black-and-white illustrations from the original editions.»

«The originality, concentrated power and «fierce indignation» of his satirical writing have earned Jonathan Swift a reputation as the greatest prose satirist in English literature. «Gulliver's Travels» is, of course, his world-renowned masterpiece in the genre; however, Swift wrote other, shorter works that also offer excellent evidence of his inspired lampoonery. Perhaps the most famous of these is «A Modest Proposal», in which he straight-facedly suggests that Ireland could solve its hunger problems by using its children for food. Also included in this collection are «The Battle of the Books», «A Meditation upon a Broomstick», «A Discourse Concerning the Mechanical Operation of the Spirit» and «Аn Argument Against Abolishing Christianity in England». This inexpensive edition will certainly be welcomed by teachers and students of English literature, but its appeal extends to any reader who delights in watching a master satirist wield words as weapons.»

This volume showcases more than 100 illustrations published with the works of the English language's greatest dramatist. Arranged by play, the full-color images exhibit the rich diversity of artistic styles and treatments applied to each work. Featured artists include Arthur Rackham, Edmund Dulac, Charles Robinson, John Austen, Frank Pape, Charles Folkard, Louis Rhead, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, and John William Waterhouse.

This lovely hardcover edition conjures up marvelous visions of Carroll's fantasy world. Luxuriously illustrated with 92 watercolors, it's a wonderful introduction to Alice's adventures as well as a splendid volume for collectors. Available for sale in the United States only.

A treasury of ethnic dress, this book ranges from the Amish of Pennsylvania to the Zulu of South Africa. Alphabetical entries cover more than 150 countries and regions, each represented by six or more illustrations. Six hundred drawings include images of men, women, and children. Captions describe the costumes and their associated traditions. This is a reprint of the Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1965 edition.

Which wire to cut on the ticking time bomb? How to figure out the password that will clear the checkpoint or open the safe? This activity book is loaded with 27 exciting espionage-related puzzles. Kids can engage in codebreaking, solve word searches, follow mazes, and figure out spot-the-difference challenges.

This versatile volume contains the essential graphic elements necessary to create vintage-style ads. Highlights from a pair of century-old sign-painting manuals include borders, frames, typography, and other images for creating advertisements with an authentic 1890s-1920s period flair. Plates from the two sourcebooks depict the material in its original usage, and a CD-ROM includes JPEGs of all the images.

Twelve vibrant postcard images based on works by one the most popular artists of all time range from Sunflowers to The Starry Night. Colorful reproductions of other beloved paintings include La Berceuse, The Church at Auvers, Irises, Cafe Terrace at Night, Fishing Boats on the Beach, Self-Portrait, and more.

A royal collection of coloring and fun drawing lessons: — Princess Leonora Coloring Book 30 illustrations of Leonora strolling in the garden, preparing for the ball, and more; — How to Draw Princesses and Other Fairy Tale Pictures includes blank practice pages; — 11 x 16 two-sided Color Your Own poster; — Crayons.

Dive into a world of underwater coloring! Includes: — Seashore Life Coloring Book 46 scenes of fish, sea urchins, coral, starfish, crabs, jellyfish, shrimp, more; — Sea Life Alphabet Coloring Book more than 60 different species, from anemone clownfish to Ziebell's handfish; — 11 x 16 two-sided Color Your Own poster; — Crayons.

Before Andrew and Jamie, there was N. C. Wyeth. The star student of Howard Pyle's Brandywine School, Newell Convers Wyeth created more than 3,000 illustrations in the course of his career. This original full-color collection focuses on his earlier and most popular illustrations, featuring ore than 100 iconic images from The Mysterious Stranger, Robin Hood, Robinson Crusoe, Rip Van Winkle, The Boy's King Arthur, and other books.

Drawn from authentic valentines of the early 20th century, this selection of more than 150 romantic greetings includes postcards and valentine-based die cuts of apple-cheeked children, cherubs, cupids, bouquets, and adorable animals. In addition to traditional Victorian-influenced styles, these illustrations include popular retro images that circulated in the '40s, '50s, and later.

Over 300 ornaments from historic sources. Versatile designs valuable to artists, printers, advertisers and designers. Electronic Design series: easy-to-use electronic permission-free illustrations and designs for art, craft, business and educational use. Hundreds of designs scanned at 600 dpi and saved in the most popular formats for Mac and Windows. Each set contains CD-ROM and book with every image on the CD printed large for easy reference or direct use.

This fresh collection features 500 black-and-white graphics in four categories: retro, which includes '60s, '70s, and '80s motifs with an urban flavor; pop, with references to popular culture and such icons as Warhol and Lichtenstein; mod, mid-century images related to fashion, furniture, and architecture; and tech illustrations, including computers, radios, cameras, and more. SVG, EPS and JPEG formats for each.

Stunning treasury of 369 black-and-white, secular stained glass motifs — adapted from actual Victorian, Edwardian, and early-20th-century windows — includes geometric patterns incorporating circles, squares, and triangles; Art Nouveau curves and ovals; and borders framing birds, flowers, leaves, and other configurations. Graphic artists, stained glass workers, and other craftspeople will find it invaluable.

For the working artist and student alike, this is an unrivaled treasury of the methods, techniques, and examples of the great illustrators of the past — from the dawn of printing to the 20th century. Featuring works by Goya, Hogarth, Durer, Morris, Dore, Beardsley, and others, this carefully chosen compendium will serve as a reference as well as a delightful browsing book.

A dozen color postcards re-create the enchanted woodland world of a perennially popular artist and storyteller. Images from childhood favorites by Beatrix Potter include delicate watercolor scenes from stories about Peter Rabbit, Squirrel Nutkin, Tom Kitten, Benjamin Bunny, Timmy Tiptoes, Jemima Puddle-Duck, and other winsome characters.

Beginners and experienced crafters alike will appreciate this expert guide to making one-of-a-kind teddy bears and their outfits. It presents basic patterns along with instructions on how to customise the bears by adding distinctive facial expressions and other individual traits. Step-by-step instructions and over 150 diagrams explain everything from choosing the right fabric to adding the final touches. 16 colour and 11 black-and-white photographs perfectly illustrate the possibilities for creating personalised keepsakes and gifts. It is a reprint of the Running Press, Philadelphia, 2002 edition.