For those out there who think elves are just cute little worker-drones saddled with low-pay jobs in the North Pole and the inside of cookie trees, the artist Melanie has some news for you! Elves are hot! Especially the top-heavy female ones! Fairy Lust Volume 1 contains intricate illustration of elf girls and other magical maidens designed for more ожчаю than just "ho-ho-ho!" Melanie Klegerman Fersko has made her name in this delightfully naughty niche of elfin erotica, giving form to a new kind of pin-up art that's both whimsical and risque Once you page through this first book of her creations, you'll never think about the "wee-folk" quite the same way again!.  2004 г Мягкая обложка, 64 стр ISBN 0865620911.

From the nutty mind of Kyohiko Azuma, creator of the hit manga Azumanga Daioh comes the story of the new kid in town - little Yotsuba, a green-haired and wide-eyed girl who doesn't have a clue about anything! With no knowledge of the world around her, and an unnatural fear of air conditioners, Yotsuba has her new neighbors' heads spinning Join the hilarious ожчба exploits of an out-of-this-world schoolgirl as her befuddled friends attempt to uncover the secrets behind this strange child in Yotsubato!.  2005 г Мягкая обложка, 232 стр.

От издателя Том Круз ("Особое мнение"), удостоенный за роль в этом фильме премии "Золотой Глобус", Джулиана Мур ("Ганнибал"), Джейсон Робардс ("Маленькая большая ожчбл лига"), Альфред Молина ("Мистификация") в сенсационной психологической драме Пола Томаса Андерсона ("Ночь в стиле буги", "Пьяная любовь") "Магнолия" Эта драматическая история произошла в долине Сан-Фернандо в дождливый день, когда на небе не было ни облачка Благодаря вмешательству высших сил, а также нагромождению совпадений, случайностей, действий разных людей, их жизни и судьбы переплетутся и проникнут друг в друга В ней собраны воедино ежедневные проблемы и различные пути их решения, которые помогают людям разобраться в себе, своих взаимоотношениях и спасти то хорошее, что в них еще осталось Режиссер: Пол Томас Андерсон Продюсеры: Пол Томас Андерсон Джоанна Селлар Творческий коллектив Режиссер Пол Томас Андерсон Paul Thomas Anderson Пол Томас Андерсон родился 1 января 1970 года в Студио-Сити (штат Калифорния, США), в семье актера Эрни Андерсона Еще в школе он увлекся кино, даже снял любительскую короткометражку Два семестра Пол Томас Андерсон проучился в Эмерсон-колледже, Актеры (показать всех актеров) Джулианна Мур (Линда Партридж) Julianne Moore Джулианна Мур (настоящее имя - Джулия Энн Смит) родилась 30 декабря 1960 года в Бостоне (штат Массачусетс, США) Мать ее работала психологом в социальной службе, а отец был военным судьей Окончила со степенью бакалавра Школу изящных искусств при Джейсон Робардс (Эрл Партридж) Jason Nelson Robards Джейсон Нельсон Робардс - младший родился 22 июля 1922 года в Чикаго (штат Иллинойс) Окончил Американскую академию драматического искусства Джейсон Робардс начинал свою актерскую карьеру в театре и до 50 лет успешно играл на Бродвее (`The Iceman Альфред Молина (Соломон Соломон) Alfred Molina Альфред Молина родился 24 мая 1953 года в Лондоне Окончил Школу музыки и драмы `Гилдхолл` в Лондоне В кино актер дебютировал в 1981 году (фильм `Meantime`) Известен по фильмам `Письмо к Брежневу` (1985), `Осторожно!` (1987), `Анна Каренина` (1997).  Формат: 2 VHS Дистрибьютор: Гемини-Фильм Dolby Surround ; Русский Закадровый перевод Лицензионные товары Характеристики видеоносителей 1999 г , 188 мин , США New Line Cinema, Ghoulardi Film Company, The Magnolia Project Художественный кинофильм.

This book, the first full-size illustrated survey of digital art, presents the work of over a hundred artists from all over the world Following an introduction that traces the history of digital art, it goes on to consider all the major genres, from digital imaging, installation and animation to the more nebulous worlds of software and net art Newly ожчбх available in paperback, "Art of the Digital Age" remains the one essential guide for anyone interested in culture and creativity in the digital world.  2007 г Мягкая обложка, 224 стр ISBN 0500286299.

Zwischen Deutschland und Russland gab es in der ersten Halfte des zwanzigsten Jahrhunderts zahllose Verbindungen, und alle fuhrten tiber Berlin: Hier kamen nicht nur Schriftsteller und Kunstler beider Lander zusammen, hier trafen sich auch die sowjetischen Revolutionare mit den "Erzkapitalisten" von AEG und Siemens, und selbst ожчбы die Marschalle der Roten Armee standen mit reaktionaren Reichswehrgeneralen in bestem Einvernehmen Berlin, russische Stadt: Am Wittenbergplatz lag Sankt Petersburg, Unter den Linden stand der Kreml Автор Karl Schloegel.  Издательство: Pantheon, 2007 г Мягкая обложка, 512 стр ISBN 978-3-570-55022-9 Язык: Немецкий Формат: 135x210.

The human figure is a classic artistic subject - beautiful, inspiring, and challenging to draw This sourcebook shows the many ways of seeing the figure and offers instruction, advice, and visual inspiration Also included are tips and techniques on proportion and basic anatomy and the details of the human form There is an invaluable photographic ожчбэ reference source for a variety of poses and features This book will help you to shape your own approach and individual style, and allow you to better understand and portray the human body.  2007 г Твердый переплет, 224 стр ISBN 1845333187.

For forty years, city streets have been home to the modern graffiti movement, but the new century has witnessed a fresh creative explosion Walls, phone booths, guttering, traffic signage - the full range of surfaces forming the astonishingly vibrant street canvas is now adorned with hand-painted or crafted posters and stickers This book takes ожчвб in the world, from Prague to Philadelphia, Berlin to Barcelona, to meet the great names in this exciting subset of street art and to find the creative custodians of the new sticker cities.  2007 г Мягкая обложка, 192 стр ISBN 050028668X.

When Bruce Wayne refuses to allow illegal mindcontrol experiments to continue at Wayne Technology, he finds himself charged with being a traitor During the police investigation, Wayne is forced to confront memories of the various people who trained him to become the feared Dark KnightBatman Wayne not only must clear himself, but also protect ожчвй his secret and save his company from ruin Batman screenwriter Sam Hamm makes his comic-book debut with BATMAN: BLIND JUSTICE, introducing new elements to the Batman legend including the character of Henri Ducard, played by Liam Neeson in 2005s smash film Batman Begins.  2005 г Мягкая обложка, 160 стр ISBN 156389047X.

The pivotal story that forever alters the relationship between Superman and Wonder Woman is collected here for the first time Max Lord has taken over Supermans mind and has him in his total thrall With his peers and loved ones threatened, Superman is helpless But not Wonder Womanwho must battle past the Man of Steel and decisively end the threat Her ожчво actions, and the repercussions, are explored in this controversial saga that leads into INFINITE CRISIS.  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 192 стр ISBN 140120919X.

"The Story of Art" is the most famous and popular book on art ever published For over 50 years it has remained unrivalled as an introduction to the whole subject, from the earliest cave paintings to the experimental art of today Readers of all ages and backgrounds throughout the world have found in Professor Gombrich a true master, who combines ожчвц knowledge and wisdom with a unique gift for communicating directly his own deep love of the works of art he describes "The Story of Art" owes its lasting popularity to the directness and simplicity of the writing, and also the author's skill in presenting a clear narrative He described his aim as "to bring some intelligible order into the wealth of names, periods and styles which crowd the pages of more ambitious works", and using his insight into the psychology of the visual arts, he makes us see the history of art as "a continuous weaving and changing of traditions in which each work refers to the past and points to the future", "a living chain that still links our own time with the Pyramid age" In its new format, the pocket edition of this classic work is set to continue its triumphant progress for future generations and to remain the first choice for all newcomers to art Формат издания: 11 см х 18,5 см Иллюстрации Автор Э Х Гомбрич E H Gombrich.  Издательство: Phaidon Press, 2006 г Суперобложка, 1052 стр ISBN 0-7148-4703-8 Язык: Английский.

Художник: Джим Ли A cataclysmic event has struck the Earth Millions of people have vanished without a trace A year has passed, and Superman is left with many questions and very few answers For a hero who tries to have all the answers, it's torture And, just as the action heats up and the stakes are raised, one huge question emerges: just ожчгг how far is Superman willing to go "For Tomorrow"? Автор Brian Azzarello.  Издательство: DC Comics, 2006 г 160 стр ISBN 1401203523 Язык: Английский.

Batman has discovered something strange on the bottom of Gotham Bay which leads him to a mysterious and powerful teenaged girl whos bent on destroying Gotham City! Whats her connection to Superman? Why does Wonder Woman want to hide her from the outside world? Will Darkseid succeed in recruiting her into doing his bidding? This volume also includes ожчги an introduction by Loeb as well as a Kryptonian language translation key! Автор Джеф Лоеб Jeph Loeb.  Издательство: DC Comics, 2005 г Мягкая обложка, 168 стр ISBN 1401202500 Язык: Английский.

Редактор: Григорий Бояджиев Впервые в одном учебнике, состоящем из двух частей, охвачена вся история театра Европы и США за две с половиной тысячи лет Крупным планом даны портреты ожчгл драматургов, актеров, режиссеров, показан творческий путь развития театрального искусства Первая часть учебника знакомит с историей театра Западной Европы, начиная с античного периода Греции и Рима до театра эпохи Просвещения XVIII века включительно Учебник рассчитан на учащихся культурно-просветительных и театральных учебных заведений, а также может служить пособием для факультативных занятий по истории искусств в школе.  Антология Букинистическое издание Сохранность: Хорошая Издательство: Просвещение, 1971 г Твердый переплет, 360 стр Тираж: 40000 экз Формат: 60x90/16 (~145х217 мм).

Книга представляет междисциплинарное исследование феномена древнегреческого театра, как пространственной формы, непосредственно отражающей развитие человека и общества ожчгн на одном из важнейших этапов западноевропейской истории Разрабатываемый автором "пространственный" подход позволяет установить новые фундаментальные закономерности и, фактически, заложить основы принципа относительности для сферы гуманитарного знания Автор Дмитрий Михалевский.  Издательство: Алетейя, 2005 г Мягкая обложка, 320 стр ISBN 5-89329-679-6 Тираж: 500 экз Формат: 84x108/32 (~130х205 мм).

Every year brings hundreds of new wristwatch designs, with aesthetic and mechanical changes and improvements, limited edition watches, and new producers, keeping this field exciting for collectors Following the success of last year's book, the new annual features over 1,700 of the world's most luxurious wristwatches and provides color photographs ожчгх and complete specifications for each watch With Wristwatch Annual, collectors have a wealth of information close at hand: the book is arranged alphabetically by producer, and within each producer's section are specifications and materials for each watch, including price, movement, special features, complications, case, dial, band, and available variations of a particular model A glossary and pronunciation guide help acclimate the reader to the world of fine timepieces, and, for prospective buyers, the addresses of all featured producers are listed together The elegant photography and layout will encourage people to peruse the year's offerings for aesthetic appeal as well The range of styles, from classic to modern, reflects the inclusive nature of this book, which watch collectors around the world will find both a handy reference and required reading Featured manufacturers: Alpina; Svend Anderson; Angular Momentum; Anonimo; Arnold & Son; Audemars Piguet; Ball Watch Company; Baume & Mercier; Bell & Ross; Ernst Benz; Blancpain; blu; Rainer Brand; Martin Braun; Breguet; Breitling; Carl F Bucherer; Buti; Bvlgari; Nouvelle Horlogerie Calabrese; Cartier; Chase-Durer; Chopard; Chronoswiss; FrA©dA©rique Constant; Corum; Cuervo y Sobrinos; Cyclos; d freemont; Davosa; de Bethune; de Grisogono; deWitt; Doxa; Dubey & Schaldenbrand; Roger Dubuis; Dunhill; Ebel; Eberhard & Co ; Epos; Louis Erard; Eterna; Jacques Etoile; FabergA©; Carlo Ferrara; Formex; Fortis; GA©rald Genta; Gevril; Girard-Perregaux; GlashA?tte Original; Glycine; Graham; Hanhart; Harwood; HermA?s; Hublot; IWC; Jacob & Co ; Jaeger-LeCoultre; Jaquet Droz; Daniel JeanRichard; F P Journe; Urban JA?rgensen; Kobold; Kurth; Maurice Lacroix; A Lange & SA¶hne; Limes; Longines; Marcello C ; Meistersinger; Mido; Richard Mille; Milus; Daniel Mink; Montblanc; H Moser; Movado; MA?hle; Franck Muller; Ulysse Nardin; NBY; Armand Nicolet; Rainer Nienaber; Nivrel; Nomos; Omega; Oris; Panerai; Parmigiani; Patek Philippe; Piaget; Paul Picot; Polijot-International; Porsche Design; Rado; Auguste Reymond; RGM; Rolex; Daniel Roth; Scalfaro; JA¶rg Schauer; Alain Silberstein; Sinn; Sothis; Stowa; Swiss Army; TAG Heuer; Temption; Tissot; Tudor; Tutima; Union; Vacheron Constantin; Ventura; Vollmer; George J von Burg; Harry Winston; Xemex; Dino Zei; Zenith; Zeno With additional reports on: B R M ; DeLaneau; Hautlence; Jean-Mairet & Gillman; Jacques Lemans; Giuliano Mazzuoli; Louis Moinet; Officina del Tempo; SWI.  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 432 стр ISBN 0789209047.

Do You Live for Lionel? There may be other things to live for, but collecting Lionel Trains takes living to a whole new level! The world of postwar Lionel Trains brought countless innovations to the legendary line that helped define the electric toy train, and this book breaks it all down into easy-to-find sections Divided into locomotives, freight ожчда and maintenance of way, passenger cars, accessories, catalogs, and cataloged sets, each section is then broken down further into subcategories such as steam locomotives and flatcars Once you've found your model and style, you'll discover detailed descriptions unmatched by anything you've seen in other train guides! Identifying and assessing your Lionel collection is made easy by the 1,450 detailed color photos, rarity ratings and up-to-date values that fill the pages of this must-have collectible train resource.  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 399 стр ISBN 0896893782.

The four artists featured in American Masters of the Mississippi Gulf Coast: George Ohr, Dusti Bonge, Walter Anderson, Richmond Barthe are linked as pioneers of modernism in the South and are further bonded by their connections to the Mississippi Gulf Coast In this catalog to one of the American Masters Series exhibits funded by the National Endowment ожчдй for the Arts, art historian Patti Carr Black examines the work of these four individuals, placing them in the contexts of twentieth-century American art and southern culture George E Ohr (1857?1918), from Biloxi, created highly inventive ceramics that were on the leading edge of the American modern pottery movement Using local clays, rudimentary wood-burning kilns, and the formulae for old-world lead glazes, Ohr created and exhibited thousands of pieces Dusti Bonge (1903?1993), also from Biloxi, is widely considered the first modernist painter in Mississippi Her paintings of the city, in oil and watercolor, are entrenched firmly in Abstract Expressionist principles Walter Anderson (1903?1965), from Ocean Springs, produced thousands of works during his three-decade career His striking watercolor paintings, block prints, pen-and-ink illustrations, wood carvings, poems, ceramic figurines, and murals are all testament to his imagination and skill Bay St Louis native Richmond Barthe (1909?1989) was the first modern African American sculptor to achieve nationwide critical success His readily accessible naturalism led to unprecedented celebrity for a black artist during the 1930s and 1940s By putting their works in conversation with each other, American Masters of the Mississippi Gulf Coast shows the myriad ways in which the region was depicted and how these Gulf Coast creators shaped the development of American art.  2008 г Твердый переплет, 120 стр ISBN 1604732059.

Carno and Ibuki face down a terrifying demon in the blood-splattered halls of a cursed hospital Meanwhile, the Order of Templar Knights shows no signs of giving up its mission to rid the world of Ibuki and his dangerously powerful ability to control the magical essence known as Aether Meanwhile, the mysterious and talented demon-assassin Lady Rouge ожчдф Raffia arrives on the scene, ostensibly as a neutral observer to the Templars' operations, but her true intentions are shrouded in mystery.  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 208 стр ISBN 1401210260.

Danger and suspense escalate in this dark fantasy epic of a love that lasts beyond the grave! Time is running out Castle Berk, along with everyone inside, is about to be pulled into a far-off dimension from which not even a demon can escape Sworn enemies Laures and Roddrick must put aside their differences to lead Hilda, the woman they both love, to safety ожчдш The last remaining passage to the demon world is rapidly closing, and the demon Zadie is determined to block their path Now Laures must make a dramatic rescue, or lose Hilda for all eternity!.  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 180 стр ISBN 1401207030.

This is more then a coloring book at over 100 pages This book contains over 160 drawings, line art, color photos, and a tattoo gallery This is a great art book for the tattoo enthusiast Parental guidance recommended Contains cartoon nudity and adult content This book is intended for the artist it training, kids or adults and anyone that wants to learn ожчды Study how a line drawing becomes a piece of art Learn proper shading and coloring techniques I recommend that you get your self some tracing paper to go along with this book Learn to trace a line, practice shading and coloring Every day draw something new, even if it's just a flower Drawing, tattooing and creating art takes practice Many long hours go into one design so take pride in your work and have fun creating some art.  2008 г Мягкая обложка, 108 стр ISBN 1434390268.

Getting through high school is hard enough without having to watch your back the whole time, but magic can give you a real edge over the competition When 15-year-old Kim Vesco moves from Chicago to Salem, MA, she finds that the local student body is divided into rival factions of witches and non-witches, with both sides bidding for her allegiance And ожчеа if that weren't enough, an unknown force seems to want her dead! Between the tribal loyalties of the schoolyard and the brutal, fight-or-die logic of the mage-war, Kim has to steer a course that will keep her alive until she can take the fight back to her enemy and reveal the true identity of someone she thought she already knew: herself Collects Spellbinders #1-6.  2005 г Мягкая обложка, 144 стр ISBN 0785117563.

The enigmatic Curator continues to give Gleason and Sara just enough information to leave them with more questions until the origin of the Blade is revealed to Sara Keu Cha, Chris Bachalo, Mike Choi, Brandon Peterson, Marc Silvestri, Eric Basaldua, Francis Manapul, Darwyn Cooke, J Michael Linsner, Bart Sears, Luke Ross and George Perez join together ожчек to create one of the most beautiful stories of Witchblade history!.  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 192 стр ISBN 1582406359.

Peter Henry Emerson (1856-1936) was a leading English photographer who spearheaded a style he termed "naturalistic photography " He argued for photography as a fine art, encouraged his colleagues to use nature as their standard, and introduced the theory of "differential focusing," whereby the main subject was in focus ожчен and everything else fell into moderate softness Many young Americans admired Emerson's work, forming a movement of naturalistic photography in this country that lasted from the 1890s to about 1930 Like Emerson, they emphasized the beauty of Mother Nature and humankind's harmony with her, photographing the land in all its seasons Among the photographers whose work is included are Edward Curtis, Rudolf Eickemeyer, Alfred Stieglitz, and Doris Ulman.  2008 г Твердый переплет, 96 стр ISBN 0912964987.

A Claymore - a female warrior named for the sword she carries - travels from medieval village to village to destroy Yoma, monsters who disguise themselves as humans and who are almost impossible to kill Claymores are half-humans, half-demons who willingly transformed themselves by mixing their blood with monster's blood Claire, nicknamed silver-eyed ожчес killer, is such a powerful Claymore, she can slay a Yoma using only one hand But she must constantly struggle to keep from becoming a monster herself Иллюстрация.  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 208 стр ISBN 1421506181.

The Royal Academy of Art’s Summer Exhibition in London has been an annual event since 1768 Today, about a thousand works are selected to be shown each year from over 10,000 entries The exhibition, which includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculpture, ad architectural designs, and models, continues to be the largest open exhibition in the UK ожчец First published in the 1870s, Royal Academy Illustrated is an excellent way to stay current with trends in contemporary British art by surveying the highlights of ach year’s show This colorful collection features a cross-section of the works on display at the Summer Exhibition, accompanied by installation shots of the galleries and an insightful introduction to the theme of the show.  2008 г Мягкая обложка, 200 стр ISBN 1905711123.

Hudson Valley Voyage: Through the Seasons, Through the Years is the first book to explore both the Hudson River Valley s awe-inspiring beauty and the last 400 years of its history, beginning with Henry Hudson s 1609 trip up the river that now bears his name From fishermen netting springtime shad to a frosty, pumpkin-filled field, Ted Spiegel s unforgettable ожчеэ photographs capture the valley s four-season splendor These full-color images celebrate the ways in which local residents and visitors alike enjoy all that the region has to offer Reed Sparling s eye-opening text complemented by rare first-person recollections and historical documents offers a vivid, you are there account of the history of this landscape that defined America To help you plan your own explorations, the book features a four-page map highlighting 90 historic and cultural sites house museums, Revolutionary War battlefields, art collections, and gorgeous gardens as well as an extensive tourism guide that provides descriptions, addresses, and Web sites for each.  2008 г Твердый переплет, 185 стр ISBN 1438426992.

Best known for his life-sized plaster sculptures of people engaged in everyday activities, George Segal (1924-2000) was one of the most prominent American artists of the twentieth century This publication recounts the urban themes prevalent in Segal's sculptures over his 40-year career George Segal: Street Scenes is published concurrently ожчжг with an exhibition at Wisconsin's Madison Museum of Contemporary Art It includes essays by MMoCA curator Jane Simon and Director Emeritus of the Walker Art Center, Martin Friedman--a close friend and colleague of the artist.  2008 г Твердый переплет, 80 стр ISBN 0913883344.

Save the Moon documents a public art work conceived and developed by artist Jochen Gerz This is a work made by people and for people Without these people the work would not exist In total, 2,734 people participated in this public project by having thei portraits taken Over the course of the project, the people photographed took part in a demonstration ожчжи holding their own portraits on banners in the streets of Cinisello Balsamo, near Milan They demonstrated alone or alongside others for an hour after suset The works were then publicly displayed in an exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Photography of Cinisello Balsamo When the show was dismantled, the photographs were randomly given back to the participants; each person received a portrait of somone else to hang in their homes, thus giving rise to a permanent public collection The book presents the artist's idea behind Save the Moon and its realization through the portraits as well as the photo documentation of the different phases of the projec.  2008 г Мягкая обложка, 208 стр ISBN 8874394489.

Written by the foremost scholars for a general audience, Abrams' Masters of Art series has proved its popularity over the years, becoming the industry's best-selling art history monograph series In each book, forty full-page colorplates are accompanied by commentaries discussing each individual work Other illustrations show the artist at ожчая varied points in his career, his contemporaries, and comparative works The series is now being reissued in paperback, and will be redesigned to bring a contemporary feel to these classic Abrams titles The individual artists selected for this first round of revisions - Van Gogh, Monet, Dali, Renoir, Bosch, and Leonardo da Vinci - were chosen because of their enduring popularity and their continued influence on the art of today.  2003 г Мягкая обложка, 128 стр ISBN 0810991322.

Переводчики: С Жданов Б Норик М Романов Будучи исследованием жизни Мухаммада, его целей, личности и природы пророческого вдохновения, данное введение рассказывает об истории, ожчбк форме и хронологии сложения текста Корана, дает общее представление о взглядах мусульманских и западных ученых Полностью переработал и дополнил Монтгомери У Уотт Первое издание 1970 г Авторы Ричард Белл Bell R У Монтгомери Уотт W Montgomery Watt.  Издательство: Диля, 2005 г Твердый переплет, 256 стр ISBN 5-88503-385-4 Тираж: 3000 экз Формат: 70x100/16 (~167x236 мм).

With Election Day near in "Just For Kicks!," Mayor Pork hires Donald to help show his voters that he's just an ordinary guy Alas, the Mayor isn't exactly normal nor are the mishaps Donald causes for him at Duckburg's biggest amusement park! In Noel Van Horn's "Signs," it's Goofy's turn for mishaps in a battle with superstition ожчбу Then Mickey's in a battle to find and save the Missing Link in Cesar Ferioli's "Free Weegie!" Finally, waterskiier Donald is slip-sliding away in Carl Barks' classic "Great Ski Race!".  Издательство: Gemstone Publishing, 2008 г Мягкая обложка, 64 стр ISBN 1888472979 Язык: Английский.

Are all food critics corrupt? What's the trick for getting a table tonight in America's and Europe's most fashionable restaurants? How can we feast while half the world starves? Find out in Kitchen Con "Waiter and customer have a lot in common Each lingers under the delusion that lunch is on the way, neither has more than a passing interest in ожчбщ the other, and both are at the mercy of an ill-tempered thug with a white toque," writes Trevor White in this hilarious account of life as a restaurant critic Kitchen Con is his passionate, intelligent expose of the restaurant business, from the world's first restaurant after the French Revolution to today's most fashionable tables in London, Paris, and New York With style and humor, White lifts the lid off the culinary cartel-owners, chefs, and critics-that cons diners around the globe A scathing attack on gourmet dogma, his defiantly populist critique of restaurant culture redefines the dining room as a place in which people should be satisfied rather than frozen and awe-struck No one-not even the author Автор Trevor White.  Издательство: Arcade Publishing, 2007 г Твердый переплет, 248 стр ISBN 1559708344 Язык: Английский.

In the aftermath of Escalation's thundering showdown in Brasnya, factions on Earth stir into bold and demonstrative action With both the Machination and Skywatch poised to strike, each possessing Cybertronian tech and inside knowledge of the alien enemy they face, the Autobots have no choice but to relocate But the arrival on Earth of the Decepticon's ожчбь living super-weapon, Sixshot, tells of more Devastation to come! What role do Soundwave, Scorpinok, and the Reapers play in the coming confrontation? Авторы (показать всех авторов) Симон Фурман Simon Furman E J Su Nick Roche.  Издательство: IDW Publishing, 2008 г Мягкая обложка, 152 стр ISBN 1600101682 Язык: Английский.

The saga of the Transformers' secret war on Earth - begun in Infiltration - continues with Phase Two: Escalation With the monumental menaces of Megatron and Ore-13 looming, the Autobots could be forgiven for thinking things couldn't get much worse But, as Optimus Prime musters his response to the mounting threat, the Machination strikes - with ожчбю shocking and tragic consequences! Авторы Симон Фурман Simon Furman E J Su.  Издательство: IDW Publishing, 2007 г Мягкая обложка, 140 стр ISBN 1600100848 Язык: Английский.

"When writer Loeb and artist Lee were assigned to one of DC Comics' highest-profile titles, it resulted in the most acclaimed Batman stories since Frank Miller revitalized the character in the Dark Knight series nearly two decades ago Both Loeb and Lee have large fan followings, Loeb for his thoughtful takes on iconic superheroes, and Lee ожчвв for his flashy, dynamic artwork This book collects the second half of their 12-issue run on Batman, picking up where volume 1 [BKL Jl 03] left off The story line is set in motion by a mysterious foe who is manipulating Batman's familiar villains, and that gives Loeb and Lee opportunity for distinctive versions, in this book, of Joker, Riddler, and Clayface as well as former villainess Catwoman, now embarked on a tentative romance with the Caped Crusader For all the hype surrounding Hush, both volumes are built largely around the standard brawling by which, fairly or not, the superhero genre has long been characterized Which is no deterrent to the wild popularity both volumes should enjoy" Gordon Flagg Книга-комикс Авторы Джеф Лоеб Jeph Loeb Джим Ли Jim Lee Scott Williams.  Издательство: DC Comics, 2003 г Мягкая обложка, 192 стр ISBN 1 4012 0092 3, 978 1 4012 1192 3 Язык: Английский Формат: 170x260 Мелованная бумага, Цветные иллюстрации.

Spider-Man is as amazing as ever against adversarial alumni like the Lizard and the Kingpin, as well as up-and-coming enemies such as Stegron and Jigsaw - with the lesser-known larcenies of the Big Wheel and the Spider-Squad to fill his spare time! Featuring the first appearances of Rocket Racer and Will O'the Wisp! Forgotten chapters from the Green ожчвм Goblin legacy and the Clone Saga! Spider-Man's origin and Peter Parker's college graduation! And J Jonah Jameson at his best and worst! Guest-starring the Punisher, Nova the Human Rocket, the Human Torch and the X-Men! Collects Amazing Spider-Man #161-185 & Annual #11, Giant-Size Spider-Man #6 and Nova #12 Авторы (показать всех авторов) Лен Вейн Len Wein Билл Мантло Bill Mantlo Марв Уолфман Marv Wolfman.  Серия: Marvel Essential.

Edward Weston is one of the seminal figures of twentieth-century photography An exponent of "straight photography", Weston was committed to making photographs 'free from technical tricks and incoherent emotionalism' which were able to capture the essence of the subject His series of self-portraits, nudes, landscapes and close-up ожчвт still-lifes defined modernist photography in their formal elegance, simplicity and abstraction The first photographer to win a Guggenheim Fellowship in 1937, Weston is among the most influential figures in the history of photography Автор Amy Conger.  Издательство: Phaidon Press, 2006 г Твердый переплет, 160 стр ISBN 0714845736 Язык: Английский.

Country Style celebrates the simplicity, warmth and strength of the rural tradition in interior design and furnishing In this superbly photographed sourcebook, Judith Miller explores the many strands that go to make up country style The book covers styles ranging from the exhuberant Mediterranean mood of chunky furniture, tiles and pottery, ожчвш to the more austere northerly tradition of bare, rubbed wood and warm patchworks Judith Miller explains the origins of the different country looks and discusses how country style can be as relevant to a London townhouse as to a farmhouse in Provence, Tuscany or Rhode Island All the elements that are essential to the style; fabrics, furniture, table and kitchenware, and floor and wall surfaces are explored in detail Practical as well as inspirational, the book also offers advice on how to achieve a country style including the treatment of surfaces and choice of fabrics, furniture and pottery.  1995 г Мягкая обложка, 240 стр ISBN 185732465X.

Now available in paperback, The Big Book of Colour in Design focuses on colour as a tool to create moods and symbolic images The book is categorized into 30 different sections, such as "classy," "hot," "regal," or "corporate " Each section features current graphic design projects that fit into these ожчгж moods For the designer looking for fresh ideas on how to use colour, this volume is a treasure chest Under the "hot" section, the obvious uses of red and orange are shown But a neon coloured car can also be considered as "hot " For each of the featured projects, a "colour chip" appears, with the CMYK formula for creating a similar tone In all, hundreds of examples of colour in brochures, ads, logos and other categories of graphic design appear in this breakthrough book.  2004 г Мягкая обложка, 384 стр ISBN 0060748001.

On Aya MIkage's 16th birthday, what she thought was a normal celebration turns into a real-nightmare when her own family attempts to kikk her and imprisons her twin brother Aki Aya learns that she possesses the blood of the tannyo(celestial maiden), and has the power to transform her into the mysterious and powerful Ceres Now, with her parents dead ожчгк and her life completely upended, Aya must find the courge to forge ahead snd stop her family's greedy quest for power.  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 208 стр ISBN 1421502631.

Here is a magnificent account of a past rich in beauty and creativity, but also in tragedy and trauma Eminent historian Nell Irvin Painter blends a vivid narrative based on the latest research with a wonderful array of artwork by African American artists, works which add a new depth to our understanding of black history Painter offers a history written ожчгм for a new generation of African Americans, stretching from life in Africa before slavery to today's hip-hop culture The book describes the staggering number of Africans--over ten million--forcibly transported to the New World, most doomed to brutal servitude in Brazil and the Caribbean Painter looks at the free black population, numbering close to half a million by 1860 (compared to almost four million slaves), and provides a gripping account of the horrible conditions of slavery itself The book examines the Civil War, revealing that it only slowly became a war to end slavery, and shows how Reconstruction, after a promising start, was shut down by terrorism by white supremacists Painter traces how through the long Jim Crow decades, blacks succeeded against enormous odds, creating schools and businesses and laying the foundations of our popular culture We read about the glorious outburst of artistic creativity of the Harlem Renaissance, the courageous struggles for Civil Rights in the 1960s, the rise and fall of Black Power, the modern hip-hop movement, and two black Secretaries of State Painter concludes that African Americans today are wealthier and better educated, but the disadvantaged are as vulnerable as ever Painter deeply enriches her narrative with a series of striking works of art--more than 150 in total, most in full color--works that profoundly engage with black history and that add a vital dimension to the story, a new form of witness that testifies to the passion and creativity of the African-American experience * Among the dozens of artists featured are Romare Bearden, Elizabeth Catlett, Beauford Delaney, Jacob Lawrence, and Kara Walker * Filled with sharp portraits of important African Americans, from Olaudah Equiano (one of the first African slaves to leave a record of his captivity) and Toussaint L'Ouverture (who led the Haitian revolution), to Harriet Tubman and Sojourner Truth, to Martin Luther King, Jr and Malcolm X.  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 496 стр ISBN 0195137566.

"A magazine about the rest of the world" – so reads the celebrated subtitle of the magazine Colors With their latest project, the creative minds at Fabrica breathe new life into that motto In cooperation with Reporters sans Frontieres, they used various means to distribute blank notebooks to international graphic designers, illustrators, ожчгр artists, photographers, and fi lmmakers – and also, of course, to students in every creative profession But it isn’t just creative professionals they have in their sights with the Notebook Project but – much more broadly – people of all ages and social classes and from a wide range of ethnic, religious, and political communities all over the world With 3,500 richly illustrated notebooks full of drawings and collages already submitted, the time is right to engage in a provisional stocktaking This is done here with a little series of books that selects the best from the works submitted, organizes it thematically, and annotates it professionally The result is an attractive invitation to graphic designers and illustrators: for "there is hardly a designer today who isn’t full of enthusiasm for vernacular culture, graffi ti, amateurish drawings, and charmingly misused typography" (G Terstiege, editor in chief of form) The volume Faces brings together a fascinating variety of faces – self- portraits as well as portraits of others Open and coded messages from and about human beings of today, their feelings, their thoughts, and above all how they see and understand themselves – or how they would like to be seen by others "What this books shows is that when faced with the prospect of total artistic freedom the artist pulls the most intimate images from wherever they are lodged and exposes them for all to see" (Steven Heller) « Un magazine qui parle du reste du monde » – c’est le celebre sous-titre de la revue Colors Avec les presents ouvrages les creatifs de l’agence Fabrica donnent une nouvelle vie a ce slogan En cooperation avec Reporters Sans Frontieres, ils ont distribue a des graphistes, illustrateurs, artistes, photographes, cineastes et etudiants du monde entier environ 20 000 cahiers vides au format de Colors Ce projet ne visait pas uniquement les professionnels de la creation mais, d’une facon generale, des personnes de tous les ages et classes sociales, issues de communautes les plus diverses, qu’elles soient ethniques, religieuses ou politiques Apres avoir recu en retour plus de 3500 « notebooks » remplis de dessins et de collages, Fabrica a pu etablir un premier bilan, qui prend la forme d’une petite serie de livres Dans ces ouvrages les meilleurs travaux sont repris, classes par themes et commentes d’un point de vue professionnel En resulte une proposition attractive pour les graphistes et illustrateurs qui, de plus en plus attires par les techniques graphiques traditionnelles, se laisseront captiver par cette grande diversite de styles L’ouvrage intitule Violence revele de facon alarmante la facon dont ce theme domine le monde actuel Violence exercee par des hommes sur des hommes, qu’elle soit physique, economique ou morale Les documents artistiques selectionnes sont l’expression de cette violence – images et signes qui representent ou qui accusent Ils touchent le lecteur d’une facon creative et temoignent implicitement, mais sans equivoque, de la dignite de leurs createurs et des blessures qu’ils ont subies Le second volume, Faces, reunit un grand nombre de visages d’une variete fascinante –autoportraits ou portraits Des messages limpides ou cryptes venant de nos contemporains a propos d’eux-memes, de leurs sentiments, de leurs pensees et surtout de la facon dont ils se voient et se comprennent – ou dont ils aimeraient etre vus par les autres « Ce livre montre que lorsqu’il regne une totale liberte de creation, l’artiste peut puiser les images les plus secretes, quel que soit l’endroit ou elles pouvaient etre cachees, pour les donner a voir a tous » (Steven Heller).  2008 г Мягкая обложка, 190 стр ISBN 3764388684.

Книга принадлежит перу крупнейшего специалиста-театроведа, профессору Токийского университета Гундзии Масакацу Книга представляет собой театроведческую работу, посвященную ожчгэ искусству кабуки В книге освещаются важнейшие вопросы развития и специфики этого театрального жанра Одновременно книга является исследованием, посвященным одной из сторон художественной культуры современной Японии Автор Гундзи Масакацу.  Букинистическое издание Сохранность: Хорошая Издательство: Прогресс, 1969 г Суперобложка, 232 стр Тираж: 7500 экз.

First settled in the 6th or 7th century BC, Samarkand has known periods of prosperity and decline - its craftsmen traded and settled as far afield as the Chinese borders, and its great military leader Tamerlane fought wars against Persia, Syria and India Samarkand is best known as a centre of Islamic learning and architecture The photographs collected ожчдз here were taken during the key period from 1871 to the 1890s, following the Tsarist conquest of 1868, but before the Soviet rule that resulted in the destruction of many Islamic landmarks.  2008 г Твердый переплет, 160 стр ISBN 187393842X.

Complete with a targeted review of all the material on the selected Praxis exam in addition to a full-length practice test, these test preparation guides are written by the makers of the real tests Thorough explanations of the answers are provided and helpful test-taking strategies are found throughout the guide The three categories of assessments ожчдл covered correspond to the three milestones in teacher development—academic skills assessment, subject assessment, and classroom performance assessment Reflecting the rigorous and carefully validated nature of the exams, these guides provide beginning teachers the information needed to succeed.  2005 г Мягкая обложка, 160 стр ISBN 0886853273.

The technical skills traditionally acquired in jewelry ateliers have enabled the production of precious jewelry that combines prestige and market value Rings, necklaces, bracelets, brooches: this book features works by 58 artisans from three generations ho have studied in several European countries From Hand to Hand celebrates the transmission ожчдц of traditions and knowledge from the past to the present The words of the jewelers themselves, passing on the secrets of their trade, and those of the apprentice, accompany the images that depict their stunning creations.  2008 г Мягкая обложка, 144 стр ISBN 8874394608.

A humorous tale about a chicken who learns to speak as humans do What follows will intrigue young children and, at the same time, alert them in a very amusing way to the dangers of being too gullible The wonderful artwork by illustrator and animator Jeff Jackson expresses his unique ability to create a lively and amusing world, rich in color, and one ожчдщ in which anything can happen Ages 3 - 8 New Ed edition Автор Идрис Шах Idries Shah.  Издательство: Hoopoe Books, 2005 г Мягкая обложка, 32 стр ISBN 1883536502.

Recent upheavals and rapid changes in Eastern Europe have clearly left their mark on Monika Sosnowska's work The traces of bygone utopias and recent cultural fissures in cities like Warsaw have proven a fertile ground for the materials from which the sculptor formulates her walk-in installations--as seen in recent exhibitions at The Museum of ожчдю Modern Art, New York, and at London's Serpentine Gallery The digital photographs and sketches included in this book offer a selection of the impressions, ideas and notes which have influenced Sosnowska's spatial compositions They offer fascinating insight into the ways in which the artist perceives her surroundings and conveys that perception in her sculptures Monika Sosnowska was born in Ryki, Poland, in 1972 Since completing her studies in Amsterdam, she has been living in Warsaw Her work has been exhibited at major international institutions, including the 52nd Venice Biennale, where she represented Poland in 2007.  2008 г Мягкая обложка, 112 стр ISBN 3865217230.

In the nineteenth century a new needlework style 'Art Embroidery' gave rise to major commercial ventures of the time The significance of these ventures is explored, particularly the contribution made by women employed in this industry Auditing their working practices, then relating this to our understanding of gender history These ventures ожчег stimulated the commercial side of embroidery in the late nineteenth century, by mobilising commercial activity through numerous agencies, department stores, depots and charitable institutions A craft became a major industry, and in examining these important developments, the organisational structure of these enterprises, their marketing techniques in relationship to their predominantly female workforce, will be evaluated The theme of business enterprise is a conduit which runs throughout, yet the work is not intended as an economic history, rather business history, as social history The growth and development of 'Art Embroidery' in Britain circa 1870-1890 will be explored giving special consideration to the support received from the art establishment in designing for and educating embroiderers Initially designing for the massive church building programme being conducted in Britain, the immense popularity of medieval and oriental designs employed in this work, lead also to a demand for secular work As with all art, design changes are a derivative of social and political changes These deterministic style changes were reliant upon imperialism, Said's notion of 'the other', but perhaps more interestingly upon white man's burden of manifest destiny, illustrated by Liberty department store Finally, the decline of the embroidery business in the British Isles will be examined as work was sent overseas chasing cheaper labour in the colonies Aiming to make a contribution to our understanding of the embroidery business, the book shows the dynamics shaping development and the role of women employed in the industry In particular the economic significance of the embroidery business to female employment in the nineteenth century will be revealed, as it has been hidden from view, mainly due to employing outworkers, a hidden workforce Though a social history, the thesis will demonstrate this hidden workforce made a contribution to the British economy.  2008 г Мягкая обложка, 212 стр ISBN 0955605571.

Colorful and boisterous first nights were the rule in New York theaters of the 1880s Everyone, it seemed, attended, from the rich and powerful to young people who scraped together just enough to buy a ticket And no star was more popular than Lillian Russell At a time when serious plays dominated the stages, Lillian Russell was one of the first to popularize ожчем musical theater With her beauty, voice, and grace, she was the symbol of the new American woman She used those attributes to attain power, social status and wealth, and then to become one of the earliest champions of women's equality Her life and career are covered here in detail, with particular emphasis on the way she influenced theater history and popular culture.  2008 г Мягкая обложка, 245 стр ISBN 0786438681.

Critically acclaimed photographer David Ward explores the essential attributes of a successful landscape photograph—simplicity, ambiguity, and beauty—in this intriguing companion to his first book, Landscape Within David discusses how the notion of beauty has been viewed by artists and psychologists and how—despite various modifications ожчер over the centuries—the concept of beauty remains as relevant as ever today The role of simplicity, ambiguity, and beauty are all explored as they relate to photography, as are their interconnectivity and the manner in which they impact one another David suggests that all photographers’ work either poses a question or seeks to impose the photographer’s viewpoint, and he goes on to investigate how photography affects our interpretation of the world around us Accompanied throughout with a selection of David’s stunning large-format landscape images, this is an elegant and insightful look into the nature of photography.  2008 г Мягкая обложка, 128 стр ISBN 190253851X.

From the president of the National Jewelry Institute comes the largest collection of the oldest jeweled objects ever assembled With sparkling photography and history throughout, the book will be supported by a major exhibit of the collection These gorgeous artifacts—the oldest jeweled armor, weapons, jewelry, household objects, and more, ожчеу with informative captions and stunning photography on every page—originated in Mesopotamia, Persia, Levant, the Byzantine Empire, and the Islamic world, from 4000 B C E through 700 C E Artifacts appearing in the book are being lent to the exhibit by almost every major permanent collection of ancient objects in the world: jeweled treasures from the Louvre, the Berlin Museum, the Islamic collection at the Metropolitan, the Princeton Museum, and the Israeli Museum are shown together for the first time Also included are interviews with major scholars and curators from around the world, speaking on ancient civilizations and the remaining artifacts that reveal their truly stunning cultures.  2008 г Твердый переплет, 144 стр ISBN 0762433868.

Corpses mark surrealism's path through the twentieth century, providing material evidence of the violence in modern life Though the shifting group of poets, artists, and critics who made up the surrealist movement were witness to total war, revolutionary violence, and mass killing, it was the tawdry reality of everyday crime that fascinated ожчеъ them Jonathan P Eburne shows us how this focus reveals the relationship between aesthetics and politics in the thought and artwork of the surrealists and establishes their movement as a useful platform for addressing the contemporary problem of violence, both individual and political In a book strikingly illustrated with surrealist artworks and their sometimes gruesome source material, Eburne addresses key individual works by both better-known surrealist writers and artists (including Andre Breton, Louis Aragon, Aime Cesaire, Jacques Lacan, Georges Bataille, Max Ernst, and Salvador Dali) and lesser-known figures (such as Rene Crevel, Simone Breton, Leonora Carrington, Benjamin Peret, and Jules Monnerot) For Eburne "the art of crime" denotes an array of cultural production including sensationalist journalism, detective mysteries, police blotters, crime scene photos, and documents of medical and legal opinion as well as the roman noir, in particular the first crime novel of the American Chester Himes The surrealists collected and scrutinized such materials, using them as the inspiration for the outpouring of political tracts, pamphlets, and artworks through which they sought to expose the forms of violence perpetrated in the name of the state, its courts, and respectable bourgeois values Concluding with the surrealists' quarrel with the existentialists and their bitter condemnation of France's anticolonial wars, Surrealism and the Art of Crime establishes surrealism as a vital element in the intellectual, political, and artistic history of the twentieth century.  2008 г Твердый переплет, 324 стр ISBN 0801446740.

New alliances are forged as old friendships are rekindled, but one thing is certain: The X-Men will never be the same! With the team split in two, the Uncanny X-Men must face the unbridled force of the Fury on two sides of the globe! Willthe villain's "divide-and-conquer" plan prove to be the X-Men's ultimate undoing? Collecting Uncanny ожчжа X-Men #444-449 Авторы Chris Claremont Алан Дэвис Alan Davis.  Издательство: Marvel Comics, 2004 г Мягкая обложка, 144 стр ISBN 0785115358.

Wolverine's 30th Anniversary Celebration starts off with a bang as the X-Men investigate a series of mysterious murders in New York City All the victims seem to have been cut to pieces by blades Adamantium blades! But if Wolverine didn't murder these people, then who did?! Plus: While on assignment to track down missing teammate Sage, the X-Men discover ожчжд more than they bargained for: the birth of a newer and deadlier Hellfire Club! Collecting Uncanny X-Men 450-454 Авторы Chris Claremont Алан Дэвис Alan Davis Энди Парк Andy Park.  Издательство: Marvel Comics, 2005 г Мягкая обложка, 120 стр ISBN 0785116451.

Master of portraiture Monte Zucker presents page after page of essential photographic lessons to enable photographers to achieve and exceed their financial and artistic goals Providing instructions on how to conduct a well-crafted client consultation, readers will learn which angles of the face to photograph, how to pose the body, where to ожчжм place the camera, and the proper positioning of lighting equipment in order to cultivate an emotional connection with clients to produce an ideal image Chapters with expert advice on digital imaging cleanup and finishing techniques, clothing and makeup selection, and location and studio backdrop options to reinforce portrait concepts are also included Автор Monte Zucker.  Издательство: Amherst Media, 2007 г Мягкая обложка, 128 стр ISBN 1584282134 Язык: Английский.