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  • Polynesian Tattoo Designs: Protection

    TattooTribes Design Books, #0

    Series Book 0 - TattooTribes Design Books
    Many tattoos from all Polynesian cultures often share a common trait: they include elements representing protection.It's easy to understand why: protection was often needed from enemies and environment, and tattoos, being a sacred connection to the gods, were the idealway to channel protection upon men and women alike.This book contains 28 flash designs of different protective symbols like tiki, ... Read more

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  • 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

  • Holy Cards

    A treasury of the devotional art that has comforted and inspired millions of Catholics—portraying a remarkable gallery of saints.Often used in daily rituals or given out at significant life events such as wakes and funerals, communions and confirmations, the holy card can be appreciated as both a religious tradition and a beautiful work of folk art.This comprehensive volume offers a richly ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Drawing Autism

    by Jill Mullin ...
    This “jaw-droppingly beautiful book” explores the work and creative process of artists diagnosed with ASD, with a foreword by Temple Grandin (Library Journal).In this volume, behavior analyst and educator Jill Mullin has assembled a staggering array of work from established artists with autism like Gregory Blackstock and Jessica Park—as well as many who are unknown but no less talented. Their ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Beauty of Everyday Things

    by Soetsu Yanagi ...
    Translated by Michael Brase ...
    Series series Penguin Modern Classics
    The daily lives of ordinary people are replete with objects, common things used in commonplace settings. These objects are our constant companions in life. As such, writes Soetsu Yanagi, they should be made with care and built to last, treated with respect and even affection. They should be natural and simple, sturdy and safe - the aesthetic result of wholeheartedly fulfilling utilitarian needs. ... Read more

    $11.99 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

  • Cannibal Club: Specializing In the Preparation of Human Meat, Cannibal Club Brings the Bleeding Edge of Cuisine to the Refined Palates of the Cultural Elite

    by Jacob Palates ...
    Specializing in the preparation of human meat, Cannibal Club brings the bleeding edge to the refined palates of the Cultural Elite! ... Read more

    $7.99 USD $3.99 USD

  • The Art of Rozz Williams

    From Christian Death to Death

    by Rozz Williams ...
    THE ART OF ROZZ WILLIAMS - FROM CHRISTIAN DEATH TO DEATH New revised book with 8 extra pages includes updated discography, new art images and foreword by Rikk Agnew. The book features the work of the multi talented artist ROZZ WILLIAMS including his musical career, outsider-art, and poetry. Lyrics, discographies, performance history and photos of his bands CHRISTIAN DEATH, SHADOW PROJECT, ... Read more

    $17.99 USD

  • Bricksy

    Unauthorized Underground Brick Street Art

    by Jeff Friesen ...
    From Jeff Friesen, award-winning photographer and author of United States of LEGO®, comes a hilarious new book of diorama photographs that uses LEGO bricks to spoof the famous work of the mysterious anonymous graffiti artist known as Banksy. Friesen gives new meaning to gritty street art using clean, modernist bricks. Bricksy goes beyond transforming the medium by expanding the scenes it plays on ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Extreme Bricks

    Spectacular, Record-Breaking, and Astounding LEGO Projects from around the World

    by Sarah Herman ...
    From the Great Pyramid of Giza and Stonehenge to the Colosseum and the Taj Mahal, man has never shied away from an extreme building challenge, and the LEGO builders of the twenty-first century are no different. Whether they’re re-creating the works of ancient masters in brick form, building life-size superheroes, breaking world records with skyscraping towers, or firmly adjusting their thinking ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • Manga Art for Intermediates

    A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Your Own Manga Drawings

    Bring your own manga characters to life!With millions of fans around the world, manga is a beloved art form. Now you, too, can learn how to draw your favorite characters from Japanese comics and anime! Manga Art for Intermediates shows you how to draw detailed clothing, facial expressions, and other features, like hair and accessories. With gradual steps and helpful tips, this book will have you ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • Vivian Maier

    Street Photographer

    Please note that all blank pages in the book were chosen as part of the design by the publisher.A good street photographer must be possessed of many talents: an eye for detail, light, and composition; impeccable timing; a populist or humanitarian outlook; and a tireless ability to constantly shoot, shoot, shoot, shoot and never miss a moment. It is hard enough to find thesequalities in trained ... Read more

    $19.99 USD

  • Craft

    An American History

    New York Times Book Review Editors' ChoiceA groundbreaking and endlessly surprising history of how artisans created America, from the nation's origins to the present day.At the center of the United States' economic and social development, according to conventional wisdom, are industry and technology-while craftspeople and handmade objects are relegated to a bygone past. Renowned historian Glenn ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • Graffiti Burners

    The most eye-popping graffiti of today! In cities worldwide, graffiti art is constantly being taken to higher levels. The will to burn all resistance, to outdo all the others, brings about unexpected and amazing results. Graffiti Burners shows us how techniques have been refined and letter construction distorted, how colour combinations have blossomed and concepts developed. The competition for ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • Gods of God's Own Country - Theyyam

    Confessions of a Monkey-Trapped Prodigal Son of The God's Own Country

    Series Book 1 - The Gods of The God's Own Country
    The Gods of God's Own Country is a reminder of a forgotten culture and the communities surrounding it. Theyyam is a Dravidian ritual art form of Kerala, India - God's own country. This book provides detailed information about Theyyam, beautiful images, and hundreds of stories. We dedicate this book to the Theyyam artists, the veritable gods "Of the People, by the People, for the People."The author ... Read more

    $4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • High Voltage Tattoo FF

    by Kat Von D ...
    High Voltage Tattoo is a graphic perspective on today's global tattoo culture by Kat Von D, star of The Learning Channel's L.A. Ink and one of the most talented and popular artists working today. Designed in a style that is reminiscent of a handmade Gothic journal with its red padded cover, ornate typography, and parchmentlike pages, it throws the door wide open to tattooing culture in the way ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • Gods of God's Own Country - Theyyam Stories

    Confessions of a Monkey-Trapped Prodigal Son of The God's Own Country

    Series Book 2 - The Gods of The God's Own Country
    This storybook is the second part of the book: "The Gods of The God's Own Country: THEYYAM Publishing published it as volume II because of Amazon's file size limit (650MB). The royalties from this book will be donated to those destitute Gods of the God’s Own Country for a Greater Purpose.The Gods of God's Own Country is a reminder of a forgotten culture and the communities surrounding it. Theyyam ... Read more

    $4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Dale Chihuly: A Celebration

    Dale Chihuly, the hugely popular artist who works in glass, celebrates his 70th birthday in 2011. Tacoma Art Museum, in his hometown, owns more than 150 examples of his work and is mounting an exhibition in his honor. Both this book and the exhibition showcase Chihuly's enduring interest in the arts and natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, which are a major influence on his work.For the first ... Read more

    $14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Modern Folk Embroidery

    30 Contemporary Projects for Folk Art Inspired Designs

    “Her unique color combinations, stitching style and use of felt present a fun and fresh take on the age-old decorative stitching method” (Bolt Fabric Boutique).Folk art is influencing everything from fashion to interiors and now you can incorporate this trend into your home in a contemporary way with this collection of stunning modern folk art inspired embroidery designs by leading designer, Nancy ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Popular History of Graffiti

    From the Ancient World to the Present

    What is graffiti? And why have we, as a culture, had the urge to do it since 30,000 BCE? Artist Fiona McDonald explores the ways in which graffiti works to forever compel and simultaneously repel us as a society. When did graffiti turn into graffiti art, and why do we now pay thousands of dollars for a Banksy print when just twenty years ago, seminal graffiti artists from the Bronx were thrown ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

  • The Art of the Skull

    From Day of the Dead to motorcycles and the “sickest headphones”—skulls rule! Laugh at Death over and over again through more than 250 fun, fabulous pictures of skulls in action—on the dance floor, in the parlor, zooming out of the garage, dangling from silver chains. These artisandesigned skulls range from heavy metal to granny-sweet dancing skeletons for wearing, decorating homes, scaring up ... Read more

    $8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Sabato Rodia's Towers in Watts

    Art, Migrations, Development

    Series series Critical Studies in Italian America
    “A rich array of perspectives on the creative work of the eccentric immigrant laborer who created one of the most mysterious landmarks of Los Angeles.” —Donna Gabaccia, Professor of History, University of MinnesotaThe Watts Towers, wondrous objects of art and architecture, were created over the course of three decades by a determined, single-minded artist, Sabato Rodia, an Italian immigrant ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 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

  • The Hard Light of Day

    An Artist's Life in the Australian Outback

    by Rod Moss ...
    A rare glimpse into the Australian heartland and the interactions of black and white Australians through the eyes of an artist.Two years after artist Rod Moss arrived in Alice Springs in Australia’s outback to teach painting, he met an indigenous couple who had set up camp in the gully beside his home. Over the next twenty-five years, his friendship with Xavier and Petrina Neil and the friendships ... Read more

    $16.99 USD