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  • "The Enchanted Realms: The Existence and Origins of Fairies."

    by M.A Hill ...
    Dive into the enchanting world of "The Enchanted Realms: The Existence and Origins of Fairies" ebook and embark on an extraordinary journey into the heart of folklore and magic. At approximately 38 pages this captivating digital treasure trove is your key to unlocking the secrets of the ethereal beings that have fascinated humanity for centuries. Delve deep into the rich tapestry of fairy folklore ... Read more

    $6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • A Cara Do Matuto

    by Biu Lourenço ...
    Poesias matutas porque têm minhas características e meus traços, sem tirar nem pôr. Têm a linguagem do meu povo, da minha gente da roça e da cidade. Enfim, muito de mim, inclusive o gracejo e a descontração. É um misto de realidade e ficção. Um retrato de minha infância e de minha face em seus mais recentes dias, ou seja, um pouco de mim para os meus, nesses quase 50 anos de poesia. Biu Lourenço ... Read more

    $4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • A Dictionary of Symbols

    by J. E. Cirlot ...
    Series series Dover Occult
    Humans, it's said, are symbolizing animals. At every stage of civilization, people have relied on symbolic expression, and advances in science and technology have only increased our dependence on symbols. The language of symbols is considered a science, and this informative volume offers an indispensable tool in the study of symbology. It can be used as a reference or simply browsed for pleasure. ... Read more

    $21.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • A Hand in Happiness

    by Solange M ...
    Where is the line between love, survival and happiness?A Hand in Happiness expresses the everyday struggles and gradual triumph of a young female immigrant.31 poems and drawings about survival, love and happiness will touch and encourage you to fight for the life you want to live.Read a sample poem online: http://terracentricpress.weebly.com/a-hand-in-happiness.html ... Read more

    $3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • A Jewish Bestiary

    Fabulous Creatures from Hebraic Legend and Lore

    by Mark Podwal ...
    “Ask the beast and it will teach thee, and the birds of heaven and they will tell thee.” —Job 12:7In the Middle Ages, the bestiary achieved a popularity second only to that of the Bible. In addition to being a kind of encyclopedia of the animal kingdom, the bestiary also served as a book of moral and religious instruction, teaching human virtues through a portrayal of an animal’s true or imagined ... Read more

    $11.99 USD

  • A Measure of the Earth

    The Cole-Ware Collection of American Baskets

    A Measure of the Earth provides an unparalleled window into an overlooked corner of recent American history: the traditional basketry revival of the past fifty years. Steve Cole and Martha Ware amassed a remarkable collection using the most stringent guidelines: baskets made from undyed domestic materials that have been harvested by the maker. An essay by Nicholas Bell details the long-standing ... Read more

    $28.99 USD

  • A Photographic Guide to Dolls of the Ancients - Egyptian, Greek, Roman and Coptic Dolls

    This vintage book is a fascinating study of dolls in ancient civilisations, specifically those of ancient Egypt, Greek, and Rome. With a wealth of fascinating historical information and many authentic photographs, this wonderful volume will appeal to those with an keen interest in the history of these timeless toys, and it is one not to be missed by the discerning collector vintage literature. ... Read more

    $6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art

    An Anthropology of Identity Production in Far North Queensland

    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art explores the effects of Queensland government policies on urban First Nation artists. While such art has often been misinterpreted as derivative lesser copies of 'true' Indigenous works, this book unveils new histories and understandings about the mixed legacy left for Queensland Indigenous artists.Gretchen Stolte uses rich ethnographic detail to ... Read more

    $93.99 USD

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art

    An Anthropology of Identity Production in Far North Queensland

    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art explores the effects of Queensland government policies on urban First Nation artists. While such art has often been misinterpreted as derivative lesser copies of ‘true’ Indigenous works, this book unveils new histories and understandings about the mixed legacy left for Queensland Indigenous artists.Gretchen Stolte uses rich ethnographic detail to ... Read more

    $52.99 USD

  • American Folk Art

    A Regional Reference [2 volumes]

    Folk art is as varied as it is indicative of person and place, informed by innovation and grounded in cultural context. The variety and versatility of 300 American folk artists is captured in this collection of informative and thoroughly engaging essays.American Folk Art: A Regional Reference offers a collection of fascinating essays on the life and work of 300 individual artists. Some of the men ... Read more

    $182.99 USD

  • Art and the italians

    The Author addresses the complex and unsolved relationship that Italians live with their "Cultural Heritage", analyzing the issue of their management and administration. ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • Art Is Art

    40 Years of Collaborating with Neurodiverse Artists at Creativity Explored

    by Ann Kappes ...
    Creativity Explored celebrates its 40th anniversary with a collection of powerful artwork and perspectives from its talented studio artists.This vibrant book uplifts the voices of the artists of Creativity Explored, a nonprofit that gives people with developmental disabilities the opportunity to express themselves through art and share their work with audiences from their local community and in ... Read more

    $16.99 USD

  • Art Magick

    How to become an art witch and unlock your creative power

    by Molly Roberts ...
    Would you believe me if I told you that you're a witch? A crafty enchanter born with the abilities to create beauty, read secret languages, heal the heart and attract the attention of the strange and wonderful?The serendipitous event of this grimoire making its way into your hands is evidence of the buzzing creative power calling out from within you. It's time, Art Witch.This inspirational ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • Art on Skin

    Tattoos, Style, and the Human Canvas

    A celebration of all things tattoo, this visually appealing wealth of tattoo knowledge will have you running for the nearest tattoo artist. The twenty-first century has seen a boom in tattooing, with millions of American’s-23 percent of them-boasting ink on their body. This popular pastime is not something to be taken lightly, as there are dozens of aspects to consider when planning your ink. Art ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

  • Art Zone

    “You have to wait until after you die in order to become a famous artist,” is what people often told me. Well, it’s a good thing that I don’t listen to people!!! No, I don’t expect to be famous … Hey!! Being infamous is just fine with me … but that would be missing the whole point.The truth of the matter is that I suffer from this rare disease … it’s called having to eat every day. And we all know ... Read more

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  • Art, Observation, and an Anthropology of Illustration

    Art, Observation, and an Anthropology of Illustration examines the role of sketches, drawings and other artworks in our understanding of human cultures of the past.Bringing together art historians and anthropologists, it presents a selection of detailed case studies of various bodies of work produced by non-Western and Western artists from different world regions and from different time periods ... Read more

    $32.99 USD

  • Arte Naif

    El arte naif se hizo popular por primera vez a finales del siglo diecinueve. Hasta ese momento, esta forma de expresión creada por artistas sin formación y caracterizados por su espontaneidad y simplicidad contaba con poco reconocimiento entre los artistas profesionales y los críticos de arte. Influenciada por las artes primitivas, la pintura naif se caracteriza por la fluidez de sus líneas, por ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Aufgaben und Bilder für jeden Tag

    by Carina Bauer ...
    Viele Menschen sehen sich gerne Bilder an, um sich dabei zu entspannen und eigene Gedanken fließen zu lassen. Dies gelingt vielen besonders gut bei Bildern, die keine realen Abbilder von Personen, Landschaften oder Situationen darstellen, sondern abstrakt gehalten sind. So lassen sie viel Spielraum für Interpretationen. Da jeder „seine eigene Welt im Kopf hat“, wird das, was der Betrachter sieht, ... Read more

    $3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Bantu Folk Lore: Medical And General

    Bantu Folk Lore: Medical and GeneralOriginal PublicationSouth Africa :T. Maskew Miller,1906.LanguageEnglish ... Read more

    $0.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Beginner's Guide to Paper Wildflowers

    Learn to Make 43 Beautiful Paper Flowers

    Create dozens of beautiful paper wildflowers that look just like the real thing!In this book, paper artist Emiko Yamamoto presents her secrets for making realistic blossoms, leaves and stems from inexpensive colored paper sheets. Her flexible cut, curl and paste method makes it easy to create an amazing variety of different flowers and to tailor your creations to specific settings, occasions and ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • Between Art and Artifact

    Archaeological Replicas and Cultural Production in Oaxaca, Mexico

    Oaxaca is internationally renowned for its marketplaces and archaeological sites where tourists can buy inexpensive folk art, including replicas of archaeological treasures. Archaeologists, art historians, and museum professionals sometimes discredit this trade in “fakes” that occasionally make their way to the auction block as antiquities. Others argue that these souvenirs represent a long ... Read more

    $23.99 USD

  • Black Artists in British Art

    A History since the 1950s

    Black artists have been making major contributions to the British art scene for decades, since at least the mid-twentieth century. Sometimes these artists were regarded and embraced as practitioners of note. At other times they faced challenges of visibility - and in response they collaborated and made their own exhibitions and gallery spaces. In this book, Eddie Chambers tells the story of these ... Read more

    $26.99 USD

  • Black Velvet Art

    Jesus, matadors, panthers, bandits, Indians, movie stars, waifs, and, of course, Elvis are recognized icons of the oft-despised, uber-kitsch art form of black velvet painting. In Black Velvet Art author Eric A. Eliason and photographer Scott Squire present a comprehensive overview of this covertly-loved and overtly-reviled tradition.In cooperation with a network of artists, collectors, importers, ... Read more

    $21.99 USD

  • Blood on the Mirror

    True story from the streets to redemption

    by Anita Mary ...
    Series series Blood on the Mirror
    Pregnancy - What is this thing doing in me?Abortions - What have I done?Miscarriages - Why does this always happen to me?Street Life - I feel so cold and aloneProstitution - It’s only for some extra moneyFetish Industry - I can make them feel the pain I doDrug Addiction - To try and numb myself moreMental Illness - I really am crazySuicide Attempts - I can’t even get that rightNear Death ... Read more

    $7.99 USD