John Wayne s Wild West An Illustrated History of Cowboys Gunfights Weapons and Equipment #pdf by Bruce Wexler

An Illustrated History of Cowboys Gunfights Weapons and Equipment


Skyhorse Publishing | ISBN:1616080531 | File Type: PDF, 192 pages | File size: 57.Mb | Oct. 1st, 2010
19th Century United States History: An Illustrated History of Cowboys Gunfights Weapons and Equipment John Wayne is the most iconic cowboy actor of all time His style brought to lifea whole troupe of western characters from rancher to cowboy to sheriff to scout During his long career in which he starred in over 175 films Wayne s workbecame fundamental to our understanding of the Old West But how much ofwhat we saw in his movies was real In John Wayne s Wild West you will learnabout the equipment weapons clothes tack boots and other paraphernalia featuredin Wayne s westerns including his personal favorite gun the Winchestercarbine John Wayne s Wild West is the book for fans of John Wayne movies andfor history buffs alike

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Introduction to Documentary #pdf by Bill Nichols

Indiana University Press | ISBN:0253222605 | File Type: PDF, 341 pages | File size: 44.Mb | Dec. 7th, 2010
General Film Video: This new edition of Bill Nichols s bestselling text provides anup to date introduction to the most important issues in documentary history andcriticism Designed for students in any field that makes use of visual evidence andpersuasive strategies Introduction to Documentary identifies the distinguishingqualities of documentary and teaches the viewer how to read documentary film Eachchapter takes up a discrete question from How did documentary filmmaking getstarted to Why are ethical issues central to documentary filmmaking Careflyrevised to take account of new work and trends this volume includes information onmore than 100 documentaries released since the first edition an expanded treatmentof the six documentary modes new still images and a greatly expanded list ofdistributors

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M C Escher The Graphic Work Introduced and Explained by the Artist #pdf by C Escher

Introduced and Explained by the Artist


Taschen | ISBN:3822858641 | File Type: PDF, 77 pages | File size: 33.Mb | Feb. 1st, 2001
European Art: Introduced and Explained by the Artist Renowned artist M C Escher is not a surrealist drawing us into his dream world but an architect of perfectly impossible worlds who presents the structurally unthinkable as though it were a law of nature Weird beautif finely ed illusions

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The Millennium Falcon Owner s Workshop Manual Star Wars #pdf by Ryder Windham

Star Wars


Lucas Books | ISBN:0345533046 | File Type: PDF, 128 pages | File size: 66.Mb | Jan. 31st, 2012
Film History Film Criticism: Star Wars The Millennium Falcon is a legendary spaceship made famous by its adventures under the command of smugglers Han Solo and Chewbacca who made numerous special modifications to transform the beat up Corellian light freighter into one of the fastest ships in the galaxy This Haynes Manual traces the model history of the Corellian Engineering Corporation s YT series of spaceships and the development of the YT 1300 model line before focusing on the Millennium Falcon itself a modified YT 1300 Onboard systems controls and their operation are described in and supported by a host of photographs line art floor plans exploded diagrams and stunning computer generated artwork all newly created by acknowledged Falcon experts Chris Reiff and Chris Trevas Text is by Ryder Windham author of more than fifty Star Wars books Covering operational history piloting propsion weapons engineering systems sensors and crew facilities this is the most thorough technical guide to the Millennium Falcon available This Haynes Manual is fly authorized and approved by Lucasfilm

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Velazquez #pdf by Norbert Wolf

Taschen | ISBN:3836531925 | File Type: PDF, 96 pages | File size: 51.Mb | Oct. 9th, 2011
Artist Monographs: Acclaimed for its blending of realism with atmosphere and for its deeply sensitive appreciation of character the work of Diego Rodriguez de Silva y Velazquez 1599 1660 represents the undeniable pinnacle of the golden age of Spanish painting This title features a ed chronological summary of the artist s life and work

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Artful Watercolor Learning to Use the Secrets of Light #pdf by Lou Bonamarte

Learning to Use the Secrets of Light


Sterling | ISBN:1402754094 | File Type: PDF, 224 pages | File size: 40.Mb | Jun. 5th, 2012
Watercolor Painting: Learning to Use the Secrets of Light Many art books offer advice on how to perform the techniques used by creative watercolorists but this one goes farther by also explaining the why and when aspects of using these critical skills Artf Watercolor exhaustively covers the best uses of light and shadow color values mixing custom colors applying washes and understanding shape as well as exploring expressions of harmony and conflict order and chaos within the composition Numerous exercises and tips help guide readers through expressive work wet dry painting and fixing mistakes

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The Mighty Book of Boosh #pdf by Noel Fielding

Canongate Books | ISBN:1847673228 | File Type: PDF, 304 pages | File size: 46.Mb | Nov. 1st, 2009
General Humor: Incredibly funny visually dynamic surreal musical and wildly creative The Mighty Boosh is unlike anything else on television and this beautifly illustrated humor book promises to be the same Boosh art director Dave Brown aka Bollo the gorilla has designed countless graphics based on Boosh jokes including a poster for the Howard vs kangaroo boxing match and a vintage enguin looking book cover for Howard Moon s Trumpet Fl of Memories Other artists have illustrated such essentials of the Boosh iverse as the a cappella songs known as crimps and the eclectic hairstyles Every Boosh fan will love Old Gregg s Baileys fueled watercolors Vince s Excuses for Being Late and Bob Fossil s Guide to Dance

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Ralph Masiello s Halloween Drawing Book #pdf by Ralph Masiello

Charlesbridge Publishing | ISBN:1570915423 | File Type: PDF, 32 pages | File size: 27.Mb | Jul. 1st, 2012
Drawing:

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The Films of Victor Mature #pdf by James McKay

McFarland Company | ISBN:0786449705 | Paperback Book | File size: 29.Mb | Sep. 15th, 2012
General Film Video:

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Mamika My Mighty Little Grandmother #pdf by Sacha Goldberger

My Mighty Little Grandmother


Harper Design | ISBN:0062107887 | File Type: PDF, 176 pages | File size: 78.Mb | Apr. 17th, 2012
General Photography: My Mighty Little Grandmother Meet Mamika the world s coolest and most daring nonagenarian To raise his ninety three year old grandmother s spirits photographer Sacha Goldberger engaged her as his creative collaborator model and muse Countless costumes geriatric gaffes unbelievable stunts and hilarious photo shoots later Mamika is a worldwide global media sensation This volume captures our feisty heroine in a range of amusing scenarios all accompanied by her droll observations about life and living making this book a treasure trove of witty sardonic wisdom for readers of all ages

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True and False Heresy and Common Sense for the Actor #pdf by David Mamet

Heresy and Common Sense for the Actor


Vintage Books USA | ISBN:0679772642 | File Type: PDF, 144 pages | File size: 71.Mb | Feb. 22nd, 1999
Acting Auditioning: Heresy and Common Sense for the Actor Iconoclastic playwright screenwriter and director David Mamet shows actors how to undertake auditions and rehearsals how to deal with agents and directors and how to engage audiences

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Sound Reporting The NPR Guide to Audio Journalism and Production #pdf by Jonathan Kern

The NPR Guide to Audio Journalism and Production


University of Chicago Press | ISBN:0226431789 | File Type: PDF, 382 pages | File size: 16.Mb | Jul. 1st, 2008
Journalism Education: The NPR Guide to Audio Journalism and Production erhaps you ve always wondered how public radio gets that smooth well crafted sound Maybe you re thinking about starting a podcast and want some tips from the pros Or maybe storytelling has always been a passion of yours and you want to learn to do it more effectively Whatever the case whether you re an avid N R listener or you aspire to create your own audio or both Sound Reporting The N R Guide to Audio Journalism and roduction will give you a rare tour of the world of a professional broadcaster Jonathan Kern who has trained N R s on air staff for years is a gifted guide able to narrate a day in the life of a host and lay out the nuts and bolts of production with equal wit and warmth Along the way he explains the importance of writing the way you speak reveals how N R books guests ranging from world leaders to neighborhood newsmakers and gives sage advice on everything from proposing stories to editors to maintaining balance and objectivity Best of all because N R wodn t be N R without its array of distinctive voices lively examples from popar shows and colorf anecdotes from favorite personalities animate each chapter As public radio s audience of millions can attest N R s unique guiding principles and technical expertise combine to connect with listeners like no other medium can With today s technologies allowing more people to turn their home computers into broadcast studios Sound Reporting codn t have arrived at a better moment to reveal the secrets behind the story of N R s success

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The Burning House #pdf by Foster Huntington

It Books | ISBN:0062123483 | File Type: PDF, 265 pages | File size: 65.Mb | Jul. 10th, 2012
General Popular Culture Social Science: Fascinating rovocative New York Times Answering this question reveals a great deal about your personality priorities and interests The Guardian UK If your house were on fire what wod you take Foster Huntington has collected answers to this telling question from thousands of responders all over the world to get to the heart of what it is that people try value The rest is The Burning House featuring the best of Huntington s popar website TheBurningHouse com along with a wealth of all new material Fascinating and remarkably revealing The Burning House provides a captivating keyhole into people s lives feelings and innermost thoughts that will especially appeal to the many fans of ostSecret Not Quite What I Was lanning Found and Awkward Family hotos Illustrated with sometimes moving often unusual photographs of people s most prized possessions The Burning House ingeniously celebrates the differences between human beings around the globe and the surprising similarities that unite us all

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The Fix Is in The Showbiz Manipulations of the NFL MLB NBA NHL and NASCAR #pdf by Brian Tuohy

The Showbiz Manipulations of the NFL MLB NBA NHL and NASCAR


Feral House | ISBN:1932595813 | File Type: PDF, 319 pages | File size: 39.Mb | Apr. 1st, 2010
Business Aspects of Sports and Recreation: The Showbiz Manipulations of the NFL MLB NBA NHL and NASCAR Factual accounts expose how professional sports manipate the outcomes of games for TV ratings and profits

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Modeling in Wax for Jewelry and Sculpture Modeling in Wax for Jewelry and Sculpture #pdf by Lawrence Kallenberg

Krause Publications | ISBN:0873418514 | File Type: PDF, 256 pages | File size: 43.Mb | Unknown
Jewelry Craft: Expands on the original work that first introduced artists and artisans to the materials tools and techniques used to create original wax models for jewelry both fine pieces and costume jewelry

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The Complete Book of Mosaics Techniques and Instructions for Over 25 Beautiful Home Accents #pdf by Emma Biggs

Techniques and Instructions for Over 25 Beautiful Home Accents


Reader s Digest Association | ISBN:0762106131 | File Type: PDF, 176 pages | File size: 78.Mb | May. 31st, 2006
Pottery and Ceramics: Techniques and Instructions for Over 25 Beautiful Home Accents

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William Morris Full Color Patterns and Designs #pdf by William Morris

Dover Publications | ISBN:0486256456 | File Type: PDF, 48 pages | File size: 17.Mb | Jun. 1st, 1988
General Design: Forty of Victorian master s most famous designs for wallpapers chintzes velveteens tapestries tiles carpets and more Reproduced from original color plates of The Art of William Morris

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The Complete Make Up Artist Second Edition Working in Film Fashion Television and Theatre #pdf by Penny Delamar

Working in Film Fashion Television and Theatre


Northwestern University Press | ISBN:0810119692 | File Type: PDF, 212 pages | File size: 41.Mb | Dec. 11th, 2002
Stagecraft: Working in Film Fashion Television and Theatre New version of the best selling how to book by England s leading makeup artist

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I Say I Say Son A Tribute to Legendary Animators Bob Chuck and Tom McKimson #pdf by McKimson Jr

A Tribute to Legendary Animators Bob Chuck and Tom McKimson


Santa Monica Press | ISBN:1595800697 | File Type: PDF, 232 pages | File size: 64.Mb | Jul. 1st, 2012
Television History Television Criticism: A Tribute to Legendary Animators Bob Chuck and Tom McKimson The first survey dedicated to the work of the McKimson brothers this book offers a rare behind the scenes look at the upper echelon of 20th century animation and examines the creative process behind the making of numerous popar characters and ic programs Featuring original artwork from the golden age of animation this book includes a wealth of material from many professional archives screen captures original drawings reproductions of animation cels illustrations from comic books lobby cards and other ephemera from the author s collection while surveying the careers of three groundbreaking animators whose credits include Looney Tunes the ink anther and Mr Magoo Beginning in the 1920s and then tracing the brothers work together at Warner Brothers Cartoons in the following decades this history s Robert McKimson s creation of such beloved characters as Foghorn Leghorn the Tasmanian Devil and Speedy Gonzales Tom McKimson s work at Warner Brothers Dell Comics and Golden Books and Chuck McKimson s long career working in comic books and then later at acific Title creating animated film titles and commercials including his award winning work on Music Man Cleopatra and The Sound of Music

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The Art of DreamWorks Kung Fu Panda #pdf by Miller Zarneke

Insight Editions | ISBN:1933784571 | File Type: PDF, 191 pages | File size: 25.Mb | May. 13th, 2008
Film Direction Video Production: DreamWorks Animation SKG brings us Kung Fu anda a film about o the panda the improbable kung fu hero called upon to defend his land This lavish companion book brings you behind the scenes of the film and into the studios of DreamWorks Animation where artistry and storytelling reign Every page of The Art of Kung Fu anda provides an inside look at the making of this knockout film featuring more than 300 pieces of visual development artwork as well as behind the scenes stories and insights from the filmmakers who crafted this sytlistic legend Special attention is given to the character design story development visual devlopment and awesome CG effects

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Juxtapoz Illustration 2 #pdf by Evan Pricco

Gingko Press | ISBN:1584234237 | File Type: PDF, 208 pages | File size: 21.Mb | Oct. 15th, 2011
Contemporary Art History 1945 : Juxtapoz continues to break new ground with its expansive magazine editorial and ongoing book series Juxtapoz Illustration 2 is the tenth book in the series and revisits the magnetic attraction of the figurative line Once again an exciting roster of contributors ranging from commercial illustrators to outsider artists puts forth a retina searing collection From the irreverent cartoon style of Johnny Ryan to fine drawings by Josh Cochran marked by precision and depth to the mysterious miniature universes portrayed by Evah Fan Juxtapoz Illustration 2 traverses a generous cross section of contemporary illustrators In all more than 20 leading artists and designers pushing the boundaries of figure and ground are presented in top form

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Design Elements Color Fundamentals A Graphic Style Manual for Understanding How Color Affects Design #pdf by Aaris Sherin

A Graphic Style Manual for Understanding How Color Affects Design


Rockport Publishers | ISBN:1592537197 | File Type: PDF, 160 pages | File size: 69.Mb | Jan. 1st, 2012
General Graphic Arts Design: A Graphic Style Manual for Understanding How Color Affects Design This is the second book in the Design Elements series that focuses on a single core element of design Created with the design student in mind each book in the series offers a comprehensive reference for understanding and effective application of these core building blocks for designers Each book breaks down the res and elements of related to its specific subject how and when to apply effective usage as well as when it s okay to break the res This series of books expands on the chapters currently offered in Design Elements by Timothy Samara and the presentation and didactic nature of each book is inspired by Design Elements as well Book 1 Form and Space Book 2 Color Fundamentals Book 3 Choosing Using Type Book 4 Choosing Using Images This is a reference library which every designer needs but does not have Both text book and design reference each book in this series offers not only instruction promising a solid understanding and usage res for the core elements of design but also provides application oriented inspiration as a crucial teaching tool

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On Line Drawing Through the Twentieth Century #pdf by H Butler

Drawing Through the Twentieth Century


Museum of Modern Art | ISBN:0870707825 | File Type: PDF, 228 pages | File size: 55.Mb | Dec. 31st, 2010
Art Group Shows: Drawing Through the Twentieth Century On Line Drawing Through the Twentieth Century explores the radical evolution of drawing that took place during the last century and through to the present day as numerous artists subjected the traditional concepts of the medium to a critical examination In a revolutionary departure from the institutional definition of drawing and from reliance on paper as the fundamental support material artists instead pushed the line across the plane and into real space expanding the medium in relation to gesture and form and connecting it with painting scpture photography film and dance ublished to accompany an exhibition at The Museum of Modern Art New York On Line presents a discursive history of mark making through nearly 250 works by 100 artists including Aleksandr Rodchenko Alexander Calder Karel Malich Eva Hesse Anna Maria Maiolino Richard Tuttle Mona Hatoum and Monika Grzymala among many others Essays by the curators illuminate individual practices and offer focused examinations of broader themes such as the exploration of line by the avant garde and the relationship between drawing and dance

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Gerhard Richter Portraits Painting Appearances #pdf by Paul Moorhouse

Painting Appearances


Yale University Press | ISBN:0300151594 | File Type: PDF, 175 pages | File size: 15.Mb | Apr. 1st, 2009
Portraits: Painting Appearances Appearance semblance is the theme of my life This statement by Gerhard Richter b 1932 suggests the importance of portraiture to his career One of the greatest artists working today Richter has been intensively engaged with portraiture since 1962 His portraits invite critical consideration of both portraiture and painting they include images of specific people whether sensational subjects of people in the media icons of the popar imagination or close friends and relatives However all are transformed when Richter puts them onto canvas for they often become anonymous in the process or become significant simply for being included Richter s investigation into how we understand what surrounds us is at the heart of all his work In this large scale book ideal for Richter s portraits a Moorhouse offers a major advance in the understanding and appreciation of the renowned artist s work With keen insight Moorhouse studies the portraits in close examining the sophisticated ways in which Richter has challenged and extended the genre of portraiture and revealing the startling range of the artist s source material Featuring never before published images this book clearly eclipses any previous publication on Richter s portraiture

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David Hockney #pdf by Paul Melia

Prestel Publishing | ISBN:3791337181 | File Type: PDF, 200 pages | File size: 63.Mb | Sep. 1st, 2006
General Artists: David Hockney is perhaps the most widely celebrated artist of recent decades producing work in almost every medium painting drawing photography and printmaking as well as designing critically acclaimed sets for the stage David Hockney A Drawing Retrospective brings together for the first time an exciting selection of Hockney s work on paper and in sketchbooks presenting many drawings that have never been reproduced before including several from the artist s personal collection Spanning his entire career from 1954 to the present these images show how drawing lies at the very heart of Hockney s work a fundamental aspect of his graphic approach to every medium Among the pieces reproduced here are portraits landscapes still lifes and images of California and the other places Hockney has visited together with subjects that reveal more personal aspects of the artist s life Authoritative essays by Ulrich Luckhardt and a Melia curators of the first major retrospective of Hockney s drawings in fifteen years examine the artist s skills as a draftsman presenting a chronological view of his evolving style and technique and placing the drawings in the context of his work as a whole Biographical notes and a select bibliography are also included making David Hockney A Drawing Retrospective an invaluable source of reference as well as a beguiling and dazzling compendium of drawings by one of the most important artists of the twentieth century

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