Art Instruction

David McKay, Philadelphia, n.d. [c1940s].. 64 pp, 12 mo, card wraps, stapled. An 'Easy Method Drawing Series' book. Gives examples of a number of styles of lettering which provide helpful reference for commercial artists, ticket and showcard writers, copy writers, club secretaries, shopkee. pers, etc. Section on layouts. Some nice examples of 30s/40s style advertising. Covers moderately soiled. Light wear to edges, 2" crease across top corner of front cover. 'Lettering' written in pen down cloth spine. G+. more information

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International Textbook Company, Scranton, PA., (1949).. 104 pp, small 8vo(7 3/4" H), embossed hard cover - no dust jacket as issued. B&w and color examples of the different processes. Covers: Basic printing methods; Printing presses; Photoengravings; Halftones; Line engravings; Color reprroduction; Pr. inting composition; Electroplating, Stereotypes; Lithography, Silkscreening, etc. Decorative endpapers. Very minor edgewear. VG+. more information

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North Light Books, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1998.. 120 pp, folio (13 3/4" H), hard cover in dust jacket. ISBN 0891349294 Profusely illustrated with b&w drawings. "This impressive book is a collection of examples and a practical guide to drawing both wild and domestic animals, ranging from quick s. ketches to catch the movement of fast-moving animals, to longer studies of more relaxed creatures. All the studies were drawn from life, often in outside locations such as wild-life parks. Details of the materials and techniques used are fully . d e s cribed, and subjects range from large wild animals, such as the elephant, to reptiles and birds and household pets. Animals, like humans, have many changing moods and expressions, and Victor Ambrus shows how to capture these by drawing sponta. ne ou sl y and quickly. As well as being instructive, the exquisite drawings and outstanding draughtmanship will give pleasure to all." Very small dint to bottom edge of both boards. Dust jacket has light to moderate wrinkling at top of spine and. to p/b ott om of flap-folds - very light edge wrinkling elsewhere, two small closed tears archivally taped, very light rubbing. Very Good+/Very Good. more information

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Almark, London, (1974).. 80 pp, 8vo (8 1/8" H), soft cover. Profusely illustrated in b&w and color with photographs, drawings. "A detailed guide to kits and materials for making model buildings in all the popular scales; the book examines latest techniques and ideas and i. ncludes details for scratch buildings and kit conversions." Interior - clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - minor edge wear, light rubbing on rear cover, spine flat and uncreased. VG. more information

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Northern Light, Cincinnati, (1987).. 159 pp, 4to, HC in dust jacket. Contents: Materials; Washes; Experimental Techniques and their Application; Creative Procedures in Landscape Painting; Features of Landscape and Weather; Mood, Mystery and Magic; Finishing Touches Step-by-Step; Gall. ery. 1" tear at top of rear hinge (repaired), light edgewear and soiling to boards, otherwise clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Dust jacket is price clipped, two small tears (archivally taped) at top of spine, light edgewear/. s o i l i n g. G+/VG-. more information

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Crowood, Ramsbury, Marlborough, 2005, first edition.. 192 pp, 11" H, soft cover. ISBN 1861267754 Profusely illustrated in colour and b&w. "The clothed figure is a fascinating subject for beginner and experienced artist alike. While the human body offers a physical and psychological point of interes. t, the clad figure gives even further scope with which to tell a story. As well as enhancing or stressing a particular body posture or movement, clothes can be used to portray an individuality of character, convey external elements, or be enjoyed. i n purely decorative terms in the form of shape, pattern, texture and colour. Working from the naked body through to the draped and attired model, this book is essential because it focuses uniquely on the figure and cloth while addressing the pra. c ti calities of using various drawing and painting techniques to transfer what you see onto the two-dimensional surface. Achieve correct proportion through measurement; Increase knowledge of body form; Draw the draped figure using line and tone wi. th mi xed media; Use mark-making to describe fabric both in texture and in colour; Paint clothes and figures using varied painting methods; Develop individual expression and visual language." Interior - llight double bump to top corner of text blo. ck, oth erwise clean and tight with no other ownership marks. Exterior - light bump to top corner of coavers, light rubbing, very minor edge wear. Verey Good-. more information

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David & Charles, (Newton Abbot, 1999).. 176 pp, 4to (11 1/4" H), hard cover in dust jacket. ISBN 0715307797 Profusely illustrated with b&w plans, drawings, color photographs. "...present(s) eight wonderful designs in a range of period styles, including a formal Georgian garden, a rusti. c garden, a Victorian rooftop conservatory, an Edwardian summer house and a contemporary lighted deck garden. Each garden is pictured in detail in large, sumptuous colour photographs accompanied by a clear plan and diagrams. The comprehensive in. s t ructions on assembly are practical and straightforward, offering encouragement to expert and novice model-makers alike." Light waviness to edges of textblock, book very slightly cocked. Very Good+/Near Fine. more information

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North Light, Cincinnati, Ohio, (1993).. 127 pp, large 8vo (9 1/2" H), soft cover. "Step-by-step instructions for making and embellishing boxes; Over 180 colour photographs of hundreds of beautiful boxes; Boxes for every purpose - gifts, display, storage, even a box to eat; Inspirational . examples of historical and contemporary boxes; Advice on collecting and care of antique boxes." Interior - clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - light rubbing, top corner of book curved, spine flat and uncreased. VG. more information

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Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1965, second printing.. 372 pp, 4to (12 1/4" H), hard cover in dust jacket. "Faber Birren, the noted color authority, surveys the color theories of the past and analyzes the paletes and techniques of painters from the Renaissance to the present. Showing the relationship . between color theory and practice, he sets forth a new art of color based on modern scientific research in human perception. The first part of the books traces the development of color theory, presenting the views of such thinkers as Leonardo da Vi. nci, Newton, Goethe, Brewster, Hering, Chevreul, Rood, Ostwald, and Munsell. The palettes used by many of the great painters are described and listed in detail. Modern color theory and color effects based on human perception are fully explained a. n d illustrated. A unqiue chart of artists' color samples duplicates visually the palettes of da Vinci, El Greco, Rembrandt, Turner, the Impressionists, and the Abstract Impressionists, enabling the painter of today to match the color effects of th. es e painters. The second part offers a comprehensive history of painting as seen through the discerning eyes of a color specialist; it contains a wealth of reference material which supports the creative principles outlined in the first section. T. his book is richly illustrated with 32 handsome color plates showing great paintings and more than 500 black-and-white illustrations, including 80 reproductions of paintings depicting famous artists and their palettes." The two page "Color Chart o. f Pi gments and Palettes" is complete. Small scuff to cloth on bottom edge of front board. Dust jacket has four edge tears - two larger (one with creases) - all archivally taped, light edge wear/wrinkling, light rubbing. Very Good+/Good. more information

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North Light, Westport, Conn., 1979, second printing.. 143 pp, 4to (11 1/4" H), hard cover in dust jacket. ISBN 0891340106 Profusely illustrated with b&w and color reproductions, photographs. "Leonard Brooks makes a personal survey of his many years' experience in the world of water and color. He ex. amines the fundamental uses of watercolor and wash and illustrates ways of using them as a sketching medium or for finished paintings. Numerous examples of the many ways of using aqueous media are shown including a set of experimental exercises t. h a t will help the reader to find his own personal style of painting. Basic instruction in using the new acrylic pigments with demonstrations to show the numerous approaches to contemporary uses, figurative and abstract. Gouache, casein and inks . ar e also discussed. For the painter of watercolor or acrylics this book will provide a background and coverage presented by a master of the aqueous media...." Scattered tiny faint foxing marks on top edge of book. Dust jacket is price clipped, h. as ve ry light edge wear/wrinkling, soft crease and tiny tear at top of rear panel. Very Good/Very Good. more information

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Crowood, Marlborough, 2005, first edition.. 143 pp, small 4to (10 1/2" H), hard cover in dust jacket. ISBN 1861265212 Profusely illustrated with colour photographs, b&w drawings. "No one can fail to be excited by the sight of hot molten glass being blown into shape. This beautiful book ca. ptures that excitement and explains with practical detail the secrets of the glass blower's art. Written by Ed Burke, one of the leading glass blowers in the UK, it gives a thorough and complete account of this ancient and compelling art, and cele. b rates the design potential of this incredibly versatile material. (Covers:) Tools and equipment - includes advice on the tools and workspace required, as well as instruction on designing and building a furnace, annealing oven and glassmaker's ben. ch ; Solid glass objects - introduces basic techniques such as gathering glass from the furnace, shaping glass, blowing a bubble and using the pucellas; Glass blowing - explains how to make tumblers, bowls, vases, wine glasses and jugs, with advice . on how to deal with common problems; Colour - covers the different forms of colour, how to use solid, chips and powder as well as basic and advanced techniques; Lavishly illustrated with some 200 photographs and line drawings of step-by-step process. es and finished examples of studio glass." Light edge wear to boards - mainly on bottom, a few tiny marks on bottom of text block. Dust jacket has light edge wear/wrinkling at top/bottom of spine and flap-folds, very light rubbing. Very Good/Very. Go od. more information

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Watston-Guptill, New York, 1999, first printing.. 112 pp, square large 8vo (9 1/4" x 9 1/4"), soft cover. ISBN 0823059723 The "Path of Painting" series. Profusely illustrated in color and b&w. "....offers artists of all levels a fresh approach to the art of drawing based on compelling Yoga prin. ciples." Contents: Foreword: Being - the Meaning of Yoga; Introduction: Perceiving - The Practice of Opening, The Art of Contemplation - How to Use This Book; Receiving - The Practice of Sensing, Understanding Gesture and Contour, Exercise: The . A r t of the Study; Feeling - The Practice of Connecting, Gestures of Form, Rhythm, Unity, Exercise: The Art of the Gesture; Seeing - The Practice of Honoring Mystery, Drawing as Meditation, Exercise: The Art of the Contour; Touching - The Practice. o f Ho lding, Volume and Value, Exercise: The Art of Shading; Simplifying - The Practice of Unifying, Proportion Patterns, Exercise: The Art of Rhythm; Choosing - The Practice of Translating, Principles of Visual Harmony, Exercise: The Art of Compo. sin g; Ex pressing - The Practice of Being Yourself, Seeing Yourself in Your Drawing, Exercise: The Art of the Mood; Exploring - The Practice of Exploring from Within, Searching Yourself, Exercise: The Art of Imagination; Loving - The Practice of C. ommu nio n, B eing Receptive, Exercise: The Art of Bliss; Recommended Reading, Index. Interior - clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - minor edge wear. Near Fine. more information

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North Light, Cincinnati, Ohio, (1993), Ist U.S. edition.. 128 pp, small 4to, HC in dust jacket. Profusely illus in color and b&w. "...full of professional hints and tips to help you capture your holiday memories in sketches, watercolors and oils." Dust jacket has minor edgewear, light wrinkling along to. p edge. This is a new, unread book. NF/VG. more information

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Crowood, Marlborough, 2004, first edition.. 192 pp, small 4to (10 1/2" H), hard cover in dust jacket. ISBN 1861266634 Profusely illustrated with colour photographs and b&w drawings. "....explains with clarity and precision the art of the marionette. Lavishly illustrated in colour througho. ut, it sets out detailed instructions for the making of marionettes both for plays and for acts in the variety tradition. All aspects of marionette design, construction and control are covered, as well as rare insights into specialized designs and. stringing techniques. It includes a wealth of technical illustrations and photographs, together with helpful tips and suggestions that reflect the author's extensive experience of making, and performing with, marionettes. Photographs of the work . o f other leading marionette makers and performers complement the author's collection and photo sequences are used to illustrate many of the specialized acts such as juggler, trapeze artist, weight lifter, acrobats and the dissecting skeleton." Dus. t jacket has light edge wear/wrinkling at top/bottom of spine and flap-folds, very light rubbing. Fine/Very Good. more information

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Frederick Warne, London, (1942), 3rd impression.. 69 pp, 8vo (just over 8 1/2" H), hard cover in dust jacket. Illustrated with 12 plates (b&w and color) and b&w sketches. "...a detailed analysis of the peculiar problems of Pastel Painting and encourages rapid progress by a clear description of wh. at to attempt and what to avoid in this medium." Book spine cracked at page 38/illustration page, gift inscription and small corner crease on free front endpaper, light browning to endpapers, light edge wear, tiny bumps to top corners and top/bo. t t o m edges. Dust jacket is price-clipped, has a few small tears and chips, darkening to spine and flap-folds, browning to panels, a few tiny stains to rear panel, light edge wear/wrinkling. G+/G. more information

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Studio Vista, London, 1971.. 104 pp, 7 3/8" H, hard cover (glazed pictorial boards) - no dust jacket. B&w and color illustrations. Contents: Can composition be learned?; Some aspects of composition: The Linear framework - Tonal structure and pattern - Colour - Rhythms and mov. ement - Curved movements - Repetition; Composition and observation: Working from nature - Respect for the subject; How a composition can grow; Some different kinds of composition; The colour plates; A note on perspective; For further reading; Ackn. o w ledgements; Index. Slight bump at top/bottom of spine, very light rubbing, very light browning on endpapers, minor wear at bottom edges of boards. Very Good. more information

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North Light, Cincinnati, Ohio, (1998).. 144 pp, 4to, HC in dust jacket. Profusely illustrated in color and b&w showing materials, techniques, patterns and finished projects. "Beginning with a comprehensive guide to all the materials and equipment you need to get started, the book then g. ives detailed instructions accompanied by step-by-step photographs for all the essential techniques. The basics such as applying lead or paste outline, painting glass, and using colored film are covered, as are related techniques such as etch. i n g a n d decorating with mirror mosaic, beads and gems. There are over 20 varied and exciting projects to create, including beautiful and functional objects such as a William Morris firescreen, and Art Deco clock, floral door and window panels,. a T if f an y- style lampshade..." Minor edgewear to boards, minor edgwear/rubbing to dust jacket. This is a new, unread book. VG+/VG+. more information

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Dover, Mineola, New York, 1999.. 60 pp, small 4to (10 15/16" H), soft cover. ISBN 0486407179 68 b&w line illustrations, 12 color illustrations on covers. "In her latest collection of exquisite patterns, stained glass designer Connie Clough Eaton has put her aesthetic spotlight o. n these three motifs. Included are full-page designs of lush baskets, vases, and garden flower bouquets, as well as butterflies and birds, set among floral sprays and in various bucolic settings. Masterfully rendered for stained glass work, the . b e autiful graphics in this rich collection are also suitable for use in a myriad of other arts and crafts projects." Interior - dog-ear crease at top corner of several pages otherwise clean and tight with no other ownership marks. Exterior - cle. an . Very Good. more information

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New Holland, (London, 1993).. 96 pp, 4to (11 1/4" H), hard cover in dust jacket. Profusely illustrated with color photos showing techniques and finished projects. "...an accessible guide to basic techniques and an inspiration for the beginner, student or established potter. A. ll the basic procedures such as clay preparation, handwork, wheelwork and slip casting are explained clearly and simply, while the practical projects cover the construction, decoration, glazing and firing of a variety of pieces such as a simple p. i n c h pot, a coil pot, a decorative slab and an aesthetically pleasing yet functional teapot and jug...To make the glazing process more straightforward still, the author has included a number of tried-and-tested glaze recipes." Dust jacket has li. gh t to moderate edge wrinkling - mainly at top of spine and flap-folds, one tiny closed tear. NF/VG. more information

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Betterway, Cincinnati, Ohio, (1992), Ist printing.. 144 pp, 4to, softcover. B&w illus. "...a unique drawing guide for artists and would-be artists of all ages...takes a fresh approach to drawing instruction. Photographs of real life objects are presented, alongside step-by-step drawings that illus. trate how to reproduce that photograph. The drawings show clearly, for example, how shadings can be used to show shadows and thickness and how various interpretations can be drawn from the same basic object...Both beginning and intermediate l. e v e l s of instruction are provided for each of the photos." Minor edgewear/rubbing, tiny crease at bottom of front cover. This is a new, unread book. VG. more information

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Reader's Digest, Pleasantville, New York, 1996.. 176 pp, large 8vo (9 15/16" H), hard cover in dust jacket. ISBN 0895778491 Profusely illustrated in color, showing techniques, works in progress, subjects and finished works. "....contains everything you need to begin with confidence. It describ. es the different types of pastels available and offers invaluable advice on putting together a basic starter palette and adding the colors suitable for landscapes, portraits, flowers, and other popular subjects. Simple exercises introduce you to . t h e effects of various colors on papers of different tones and textures....takes you step-by-step through the techniques that make (pastels) such a remarkable medium. From how to hold a pastel (including how the angle produces specific effects) t. o ha tching, blending colors, feathering, stippling, overlaying, and more, each step is explained in detail and accompanied by clear illustrations. And when it's time to use your skills to create your first still life or landscape, you'll find plen. ty of helpful tips and guidelines about such matters as composition, lighting, and perspective - plus a gallery of finished paintings illustrating different approaches and styles. The eight projects included here demonstrate the creative process . fro m in itial planning to final touches...." Very small dint to top edge of front board. Dust jacket has tiny tear at bottom of spine, very minor edge wrinkling. Very Good/Very Good. more information

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Crowood, Ramsbury, Marlborough, 2003, reprint.. 159 pp, 4to (11 1/4" H), hard cover in dust jacket. ISBN 186126139X Profusely illustrated with colour photographs. "(A) comprehensive consideration of this most popular ceramic process. A line is traced from its earliest beginnings in ritual in . Japan to current preoccupations dealing with the relationship between clay, the artist and fire. A concise history of Raku provides a framework for understanding the most recent developments in materials technology, while an analysis of design illu. minates the ways in which new ideas are developed. This is the ideal book for both the beginner and the experienced practitioner. There is an extensive examination of the ways of generating rich and seductive surfaces, yet it also deals with the. m ost recent innovations in technology and process - all lavishly illustrated with high-quality colour photographs. The critical perspective brought to the analyses of the concepts underpinning traditional and contemporary Raku reflects the author. ' s training as a philosopher and his subsequent experience as a ceramics glaze lecturer. This book is essential, not only for any potter interested in Raku, but also for collectors and those concerned with the development of ideas and traditions i. n ce ramics." Minor edge wear, slight bump to top corner of front board. Dust jacket has light edge wrinkling - tiny tear at top of spine, light to moderate rubbing to glossy surface - no color loss. Very Good/Very Good-. more information

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Bison, London, 1993, first edition.. 80 pp, 4to (12 1/8" H), hard cover in dust jacket. ISBN 086124737X Profusely illustrated in colour and b&w. "(This book) gives a lucid and practical guide to getting started in life drawing. (Levy's) lively and thought-provoking text challenges . the budding artist to consider his or her own motives and to look afresh at the world, as well as to acquire the skill of drawing. Specially commissioned artwork in both color and black and white by the author provides a step-by-step guide to setti. ng up the subject, planning the page, choosing the medium and making the first mark, and - most important - recognizing and coping with mistakes. Topics covered include line, color, light, drawing from the nude and the clothed figure, and abstrac. t i ng form and seeing pattern. With over 120 illustrations showing both the historical development of life drawing and its rich and varied interpretation by contemporary artists, (it) provides an invaluable and fascinating introduction to a reward. in g and popular subject." Slight waviness to fore-edge of textblock, bump to bottom of spine, slight bump to top edge of rear board. Dust jacket has light wrinkling at top/bottom spine and flap-folds. Very Good/Very Good+. more information

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David & Charles, Newton Abbot, 1994, first edition.. 192 pp, 4to (11 15/16" H), hard cover in dust jacket. ISBN 071530089X Profusely illustrated in colour and b&w with photographs, plans, instructional drawings. "Here is a practical and imaginative book full of ideas for decorating schemes, furnitu. re and accessories for the dolls' house. A varied range of projects for houses of different periods includes wooden and upholstered furniture, pottery and needlework, and covers modelling and decorative painting techniques. The room settings fai. t h fully replicate period styles such as Tudor and Georgian, and also include modern styles. In the Victorian Cottage Kitchen is an authentic pine dresser and kitchen range, also a tablecloth, crockery and food; while the Georgian rooms have hand-. pa in ted furniture, tasselled curtains and a four-poster bed. Clear instructions and full-size patterns are given for every project, with line drawings and colour photographs throughout. There is also specific advice on customizing kits, using ar. chi tec tural mouldings and choosing commercial items." Book slightly cocked, bump at bottom of spine, one very small corner bump, slight waviness to edges of textblock, minor soiling. Dust jacket has very light edge wear, light wrinkling and some. ver y ti ny chip/tear at top/bottom of spine and flap-folds. Very Good-/Very Good. more information

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Ukrainian Gift Shop, Minneapolis, 1976, second printing.. 96 pp, 10 1/4" H, hard cover (pictorial boards) - no dust jacket. Profusely illustrated with color and b&w photographs, drawings, patterns. Contents: Dedication; Acknowledgements; Introduction; The Legends: Pagan Beliefs - Christian Beliefs; Ukra. inian Easter Customs; Ukrainian Symbols and Designs: Plant Symbols - Animal Symbols - Geometric Symbols; How to Make a Ukrainian Easter Egg: Preparation of Materials - Application of Designs - Completion of the Egg; Suggested Designs; Favorite Est. a b lished Designs; "Trypillian" Designs; Other Unusual Methods of Decorating Eggs; The Twelve Basic Patterns; How to Display and Store Your Eggs; Information on Purchasing Materials; The Electric Kistka; Bibliography; Index. Light waviness to edge. s of textblock, faint erased pencil notation marks on free rear endpaper, light edge wear at top/bottom of spine and at corners. Very Good-. more information

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North Light, Cincinnati, Ohio, (1989).. 160 pp, 4to, HC in dust jacket. Profusely illustrated in b&w and color showing techniques, materials and finished products. "...takes the reader through the history of the art from the early Victorian prints to the garish, exuberant photographs of. the thirties; from the fashion shots of the seventies to the handtinted pop videos of the eighties. Practical step-by-step chapters reveal the myriad of ways in which modern handtinters create their dramatic effects using watercolors, photog. r a p h i c dyes, blendable pencils and oil colors, masking and airbrushing, blending and bleaching back..." Dust jacket has light wrinkling along top edge. NF/VG. more information

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Hand Books Press, Madison, Wisconsin, 1997.. 143 pp, small 4to (10 1/4" H), hard cover in dust jacket. Profusely illustrated with color photographs, b&w drawings. ISBN 1880140292 "....presents a clear and generous overview of metalworking techniques....offers the beginning or intermediate m. etalsmith a perfect blend of insight, experience and enthusiasm. In logical progression (this book) examines the basic techniques of this ancient and accessible craft: fabricating, surface treatments, joining, finishing, stone setting, chain mak. i n g , mechanisms, and casting. It is illustrated throughout with clear demonstration photos, Mr. McCreight's beautifully rendered drawings, and examples of exceptional contemporary jewelry. This relaxed yet thorough introduction to the skills of. m et al working is a fully revised, expanded and updated edition of Tim McCreight's popular guide for novice metalworkers. As both a fresh presentation of fundamental techniques and a portfolio of the finest contemporary design, (it) is an instant. cl ass ic in its own right." Dust jacket has light wrinkling at top of spine - very light wrinkling along top edge, small shallow line dint on front hinge, one small tear archivally taped. Near Fine/Very Good. more information

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Sterling / Lark, New York, (1989).. 144 pp, small 4to (10 1/4" H), hard cover in dust jacket. ISBN 0937274461 Profusely illustrated with b&w and color photographs, b&w drawings/diagrams. "....presents an insightful look at the Shaker philosophy, religion, and industries that produc. ed some of the finest craft work of this country. In fascinating prose and scores of brilliant photographs, many in color, you will meet the Shakers, understand their strong faith, discover their history, and share in their community life. The b. o o k also provides special information about Shaker basketmaking tools and techniques. And you will follow the fascinating process of making a Shaker basket, which starts with the selection of a black ash tree, felling it, stripping off its bark,. a nd making splints. Author John E. McQuire carefully guides you through the process of making a variety of baskets. In more than 300 step-by-step photos, you will see exactly how to create your own traditional masterpiece, whether it's a Cat He. ad Bas k et, a Spoon Basket, or a Personal Carrier Basket....also provides you with valuable information on variations for rims, handles, and important details that make your basket unique yet traditionally Shaker, an heirloom you'll be proud to dis. pla y or give as a treasured gift." Heavy rubbing on bottom edge of boards - very light edge wear elswhere, a few very small light scuffs on rear board. Dust jacket has minor edge wear/wrinkling, slight fading to spine color, 1"x1/4" closed ragge. d te ar/pe rforation on rear hinge - archivally taped, very light rubbing. Very Good-/Very Good-. more information

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George G. Harrap, London, (1957), Ist edtion.. 128 pp, small 8vo, hard cover in dust jacket. B&w drawings/diagrams, b&w photo frontispiece. An introductory guide to making marionettes that work - aimed at children. Contents: Introduction; The Value of Marionette Work; The Head and Neck; The . Body; The Arms and Legs; The Hands and Feet; Controlling the Marionette; Animals in Puppetry; The Marionette Theatre; Scenery and Decor; Production; Conclusion. Faint tiny foxing marks on top of textblock, minor edge wear to boards. Dust jacket ha. s light edge wear, tiny chips/closed tears, moderate rubbing/soiling to rear panel, now protected in a mylar sleeve. Very Good/Good. more information

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North Light, Cincinnati, Ohio, (1996), Ist paperback printing.. 168 pp, 4to, softcover. Profusely illus. in color and b&w showing techniques and finished artwork. "Watch as award-winning, professional airbrush illustrators take you through a series of challenging airbrush projects step by step - from idea deve. lopment to adding those important finishing touches and hand-brush details." Also covers: Choosing an Airbrush; Textures; Edges; Brushes and Their Uses; Board Surfaces; Mediums; Using Reference Materials; Lead Pickup Technique. Minor edgewea. r / r u b b ing to covers. This is a new, unread book. VG+. more information

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North Light, Cincinnati, 2005.. 128 pp, 11" H, soft cover. ISBN 1581806507 Profusely illustrated with color photographs. "Packed with techniques, projects and insider tips, (this book) is all you need to make stunning beaded wire jewelry....(It) features a comprehensive introdu. ctory section and more than 20 step-by-step projects. With in-depth, clearly-illustrated instructions, you'll learn how to: Construct jewelry without soldering tools or other intimidating equipment; Fashion beautiful earrings, bracelets, necklaces . a nd fibulas not readily found in stores; Stock your 'jewelry toolkit' with only the necessary tools; make jump rings, links, clasps and other basic jewelry components to keep on hand for future projects; Create project variations and new designs wi. th your own one-of-a-kind look." Interior - clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - very soft crease line across top half of front cover. Very Good+. more information

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Storey, (Pownal, Vermont, 1994).. 93 pp, large 8vo, hard cover in dust jacket. Profusely illustrated with color photographs and instructional drawings. "...packed with ideas for attractive and often surprisingly inexpensive items to create at home...over 20 practical projects usin. g a wide variety of styles and materials. Written clearly and simply by an innovative jewelry designer, (this book) is illustrated throughout in full color with specially commissioned photographs and step-by-step diagrams and artwork. It featur. e s designs using ready-made jewelry components such as beads, semi-precious stones and pearls as well as pieces made from natural materials, including shell, wood and stone. Plastics, modelling materials, fabrics, 'found' objects and everyday mat. er ia l s also find their place in this exciting collection of designs...provides comprehensive information on the basic techniques of jewelry making, together with clearly written details on essential tools and materials..." Previous owners info. . sta mpe d on title-page. Dust jacket has very minor edge wear. VG+/VG+. more information

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David & Charles, Newton Abbot, 1995, first edition.. 192 pp, 4to (11 7/8" H), hard cover in dust jacket. ISBN 0715202000 Profusely illustrated with colour photographs, b&w plans, instructional drawings. "Brian Nickolls has created another five dolls' houses of immense charm and intricacy that will . appeal to both dolls' house makers and model makers alike. In this second collection, explicit plans and instructions are given for a traditional cider barn, including the cider press and apple mill; a forge complete with hearth, anvil, bellows and. workbench; a small country pub with a fully equipped bar and lean-to store; and an electrically powered watermill where the undershot wheel actually operates the millstones, sack hoist and flour dresser. For the more ambitious woodworker, there . i s a grand nine-roomed Georgian house with a pull-out garden incorporated in the base. Everything the reader needs to know about materials, methods and techniques is fully described and information on where to obtain the accessories to complete t. he p rojects is also provided." Light waviness to top/bottom of textblock, minor rubbing. Dust jacket has minor rubbing and some very light edge wrinkling. Very Good+/Very Good+. more information

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North Light, Cincinnati, Ohio, (1998), 4th printing.. 127 pp, 4to (11" H), softcover. ISBN 0891348255 Profusely illus in b&w and color. "...follow (the author's) step-by-step approach to add professional-looking lettering to your garden signs, decorative plaques, boxes and other favorite pieces! Wi. th the help of letter-by-letter demonstrations - plus more than 50 alphabets you can copy or trace - you'll be creating basic Roman, script and text fonts in no time!" Minor wear and slight curl at corners of front cover, minor wear at bottom of . f r ont hinge. Very Good+. more information

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John Bartholomew & Son, Edinburgh, (1979).. 126 pp, 4to (11" H), hard cover in dust jacket. ISBN 0702810185 Profusely illustrated with b&w photographs and drawings (showing techniques), and color plates. "Almost anything can now be made in miniature. Cars, aircraft and tanks, even models . to make complete villages can be found in model-maker's stores. Today, the majority of models are made in plastic and they are mass-produced in their thousands. However, there is a world of difference between a standard model thrown together by th. e average amateur and that assembled by the expert using tricks and techniques to make his model unique. In this comprehensive guide, master model-maker Daniel Puiboube shows how to create exceptional models from basic kits. He explains how to . c h o ose the best models from the many available, how to improve and modify them. In simple terms he gives guidance on assembly, finishing and display. His guide will serve as a useful reference to which the model-maker will refer repeatedly." L. ig ht b ump to top of spine with light migration into first few pages, slight bump at bottom of spine, minor bump to corners of boards, light irregular rub/mark on rear board. Dust jacket is price-clipped, has very light edge wear, moderate edge w. rin kli ng, light rubbing, minor browning on spine, faint writing and line indentations on front panel. VG-/G+. more information

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North Light, Cincinnati, Ohio, (1997).. 128 pp, 4to, softcover. Profusely illus in color. "...Step-by-step demonstrations show artists of all abilities different painting strokes and how to produce beautiful decorative art...Each subject is illustrated with clear, instructional images w. ith captions that show how to build the subjects stroke-by-stroke. Additional decorative items such as leaves, stems and flowers are also included...tips and suggestions show how to choose and use different tools and materials, and use color . t o p r o duce a variety of effects..." Minor edgewear to covers, bump/wrinkling to bottom of spine. VG-. more information

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Domtar Consumer Products Ltd., Javex Division, Toronto, [ca1965].. 37 pp, 11" H, soft cover (stapled in wraps). Profusely illustrated with colour drawings. A product of the 1960s, this booklet details all the toys, accessories, decorations, etc. people were encouraged to make with empty 'Javex' and 'Gay' bottles . - including clothes pin holders, garden lanterns, beach bags, Easter baskets, Christmas decorations, musical instruments, items for the local bazaar, and much more. Interior - soft corner crease on last few pages, otherwise clean and tight with no . other ownership marks. Exterior - very light rubbing, small corner creases on rear cover, a few faint scattered foxing marks on front cover. Very Good. more information

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North Light Books, Cincinnati, Ohio, 2002, 3rd printing.. 143 pp, oblong 8vo (8 3/4" H x 11 1/4" D), hard cover in dust jacket. ISBN 1581800398 Profusely illustrated in color and b&w, showing techniques and finished projects. "Legendary artist Roland Roycraft simplifies the process of painting into just. a few readily understood steps, enabling you to complete vivid paintings full of exuberance, spontaneity and style. You'll learn to: Use atmospheric and constructive colors to define light, shadow, mood, weather and nature's details; Recognize h. o w the spaces between elements in your painting affect composition; Build the 'bones' of your painting - the stems, branches and tree trunks whose structures define a landscape's character; Add 'flesh' to your painting - the leaves, needles, flowe. rs a nd other small, natural details that heighten realism; Incorporate symbols that can turn a two-dimensional piece of paper into a live, three-dimensional story that conveys emotion and impact; Simplify your composition by using detail for your . foc al point, while letting imagination fill in the rest. And while these elements form the underlying structure of good composition, your instruction doesn't end there! Special tips and sidebards, step-by-step demonstrations and a unique question. -and -an swer chapter that examines the painting process from a student's point of view help you make every painting one ot be proud of." Slight waviness to edges of textblock, light edge wear - mainly at corners and top/bottom of spine. Dust jack. et ha s mi nor edge wrinkling. Very Good/Near Fine. more information

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Chilton, Radnor, Pennsylvania, (1980).. 222 pp, large 8vo, soft cover. Profusely illustrated with b&w photos and drawings, color plates. "Superb craftsmanship and original design are both emphasized in this clearly written guide to the creation of beautiful jewelry. Lavishly illustrate. d with the work of today's outstanding jewelry artists, this book presents a series of well-designed projects that let the jeweler master basic skills and tools, and then advance to more complex designs. Among the techniques covered: Sawing; Pi. e r c i ng; Soldering; Repousse and chasing; Casting; Rivets, hinges, and chains; Molding acrylic; Using found objects; Lamination; Weaving and coiling." Interior - book lightly cracked at pages 80/81 - pages holding firmly, otherwise clean with no. p re vi ou s ownership marks. Exterior - light edge wear, one crease on spine. VG-. more information

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Sterling, New York, 1992, 2nd printing.. 128 pp, small 4to (10" H), soft cover. ISBN 080698323X Profusely illustrated with color photographs, b&w drawings. "With the experienced guidance of some of the world's best marblers, you'll learn how to prepare your paper or fabric, mix paints, . and choose colors to create fascinating, colorful designs. There's a special glossary of gorgeous, full-color photographs of 15 classical marbled patterns - like 'French curl', 'zebra', and 'bouquet' - to show you how color interacts, and you'll le. arn how to make these fabulous patterns yourself. Useful troubleshooting tips and expert advice throughout this book will help you enjoy your new craft even more. You'll find 36 projects that expand your new marbling skills - from T-shirts and . t a b lecloths to elegant silk scarves, from personalized Christmas cards to spectacular kites - and fun things like marbled socks and toys...." Interior - clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - one tiny soft corner crease, v. er y mi nor wear at top/bottom of spine. VG+. more information

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Crowood, Marlborough, 1998, reprint.. 176 pp, large 8vo (9 5/8" H), soft cover. ISBN 1861260717 Profusely illustrated in b&w. "Printmaking, and relief printmaking in particular, is the most flexible of art forms. It can be practised as an engaging hobby with little or no specialist . material, or as a commercial craft with professional presses. This book is written for all who wish to experience the delights of printmaking and is an invaluable source of reference and inspiration for printers of all abilities. It features: clea. rly illustrated step-by-step descriptions of techniques; a range of methods from the very simple, using everyday objects such as feathers and leaves, through to the more complex, using paper blocks, linocuts and wood engravings; set projects; prac. t i cal information about inks, papers and equipment; advice on proofing and corrections, editioning and the care of finished prints; hundreds of examples of work by students and many top professional artist printmakers." Interior - clean and tight. w it h no previous ownership marks. Exterior - minor rubbing, a few tiny dints on front cover. Very Good. more information

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Bison, London, 1993, first edition.. 80 pp, 4to (12 1/8" H), hard cover in dust jacket. ISBN 1858410061 Profusely illustrated in colour and b&w. "(An) invaluable manual designed to entice beginners and enthusiasts of all levels of ability to paint for their own pleasure. Just like . reading and writing, drawing and painting can be taught. This clearly written and richly illustrated book takes the reader step by step through a series of exercises, explaining both theory and technique in an informative and accessible way. The m. edium of watercolor has fascinated artists for many years, and reached a peak with British landscapists such as Turner and Constable. This book discusses both the English method, which uses no white but allows the paper to show through the layers. o f wash, and the radical and dramatic effects that can be achieved by using gouache and mixed media....Specially commissioned artwork in both color and black and white complements the text in explaining how to choose and prepare materials; how to . d ra w and lay a wash; how to manipulate color; and how to use and apply a wide range of techniques. Over 90 glorious full-color illustrations include both historical examples and a fascinating selection from the work of contemporary artists, provi. di ng a superb guide to a universlly appealing subject." Slight waviness to fore-edge of textblock. Dust jacket has light wrinkling at top/bottom of spine and flap-folds, two very tiny staple holes at top of front panel, slight fading to spine col. or. V ery Good/Very Good. more information

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Pitman, London, (1977), Ist printing.. 138 pp, 4to, HC in dust jacket. Profusely illus in b&w and color. "...contains plenty of sound, practical guidelines for students of this absorbing, and sometimes exasperating art form. There is advice on materials, mounting and framing, presenta. tion and exhibiting; there is also a bibliography and list of suppliers." Previous owner's name at top of ffep, top corners of boards lightly bumped, light creasing to bottom of spine. Dust jacket is price clipped, creased at top/bottom of s. p i n e / f lap folds, spine color lightly sun faded. VG-/VG-. more information

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Harper & Row, New York, (1983), Ist U.S. edition.. 255 pp, small 8vo, HC - pictorial boards - no dust jacket. 200 color illustrations, 130 designs and 60 b&w photographs. "Everything you need to know abut decorating ceramics; tools, techniques and decorative elements." Interior - previous owner's. info. on free front endpaper, sticker ghost on rear pastedown, otherwise clean and tight. Exterior - light edgewear/rubbing. VG. more information

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