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Vendor: Michael O'Neill
Venice and the Cultural Imagination: 'This Strange Dream Upon the Water'
In the era of the Grand Tour, Venice was the cultural jewel in the crown of Europe and the epitome of decadence. This edited collection of eleven essays draws on a range of disciplines and approaches to ask how Venice's appeal has affected Western...- $66.99
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Vendor: H. Lee
Performing the Nation in Global Korea: Transnational Theatre
This book illustrates how local awareness of Western cultural hegemonic entities such as Broadway and Shakespeare have been implemented within South Korean theatre in the global era. With a focus on performances that targeted global audiences, Lee explores the ways in which Korea's nationalistic...- $54.99
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Vendor: E. Aston
Royal Court: International
The first ever full-length study of the Royal Court Theatre's International Department, covering the theatre's unique programming of international plays and seasons, its London-based residences for writers from overseas, and the legacies of workshops conducted in more than 30 countries.Author: E. Aston, Mark O'ThomasISBN-10:...- $54.99
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Vendor: W. Daddario
Adorno and Performance
Adorno and Performance offers the first comprehensive examination of the vital role of performance within the philosophy of Theodor W. Adorno. Capacious in its ramifications for contemporary life, the term 'performance' here unlocks Adorno's dialectical thought process, which aimed at overcoming the stultifying uniformity...- $54.99
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Vendor: A. Sidiropoulou
Authoring Performance: The Director in Contemporary Theatre
A historical, theoretical, and comparative study of the emergence of the director-as-author phenomenon, posing questions of authorship and redefining the relationship between 'playwright' and the director-playwright.Author: A. SidiropoulouISBN-10: 1137410116ISBN-13: 9781137410115Publisher: Palgrave MacMillanLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/04/2014Pages: 217Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.59lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.48d- $54.99
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Vendor: D. Varndell
Hollywood Remakes, Deleuze and the Grandfather Paradox
Hollywood Remakes, Deleuze and the Grandfather Paradox explores the philosophy of Gilles Deleuze using the framework of Hollywood's current obsession with remaking and rebooting classic and foreign films. Through an analysis of cinematic repetition and difference, the book approaches remakes from a range of...- $54.99
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Vendor: R. Bank
Theatre/Performance Historiography: Time, Space, Matter
How do the ethical implications of writing theatrical histories complicate the historiographical imperative in our current sociopolitical context? This volume investigates a historiography whose function is to be a mode of thinking and exposes the inner contradictions in social and ideological organizations of historical...- $109.99
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Vendor: Prarthana Purkayastha
Indian Modern Dance, Feminism and Transnationalism
This book examines modern dance as a form of embodied resistance to political and cultural nationalism in India through the works of five selected modern dance makers: Rabindranath Tagore, Uday Shankar, Shanti Bardhan, Manjusri Chaki Sircar and Ranjabati Sircar.Author: Prarthana PurkayasthaISBN-10: 1137375167ISBN-13: 9781137375162Publisher: Palgrave...- $54.99
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Vendor: Scott T. Cummings
The Theatre of Naomi Wallace: Embodied Dialogues
Naomi Wallace, an American playwright based in Britain, is one of the more original and provocative voices in contemporary theatre. Her poetic, erotically-charged, and politically engaged plays have been seen in London's West End, off-Broadway, at the Comédie-Française, in regional and provincial theaters, and...- $44.99
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Reports of Artisans Selected by a Committee Appointed by the Council of the Society of Arts to Visit the Paris Universal Exhibition, 1867
This fascinating book contains reports from a committee appointed by the Royal Society of Arts in Great Britain to visit the Paris Universal Exhibition of 1867. The reports describe the state of the arts and technology in France at the time, and provide valuable...- $32.95
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Reports of the United States Commissioners to the Paris Universal Exposition, 1878: Agricultural Implements, E. H. Knight. Agricultural Products, J. J
Discover the latest innovations in agriculture and livestock breeding in this fascinating report to the Paris Universal Exposition of 1878. E. H. Knight, J. J. Woodman, Samuel Dysart, G. W. Campbell, and T. R. Ferguson each provide detailed accounts of their respective sections, offering...- $33.95
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Vendor: George Lansing Raymond
Proportion and Harmony of Line and Color in Painting, Sculpture, and Architecture: An Essay in Comparative Aesthetics
An insightful exploration of the principles of design and aesthetics in the visual arts, with an emphasis on comparative analysis.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work...- $39.95
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Vendor: Arthur Penrhyn Stanley
Historical Memorials of Westminster Abbey: Before and Since the Reformation
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...- $34.95
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Vendor: Paul Gaultier
The Meaning of art its Nature rôle and Value
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Vendor: Levi W. Yaggy
Museum Of Antiquity: A Description Of Ancient Life--the Employments, Amusements, Customs And Habits, The Cities, Places, Monuments And Tomb
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...- $39.95
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Vendor: Clifford Edward C
Trees And Tree Drawing;
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Vendor: Walter Francis Brown
A Tramp Abroad: Illustrated by W. Fr. Brown, True Williams, B. Day and Other Artists - With Also Three Or Four Pictures Made by the Au
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...- $31.95
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Vendor: Arthur Penrhyn Stanley
Historical Memorials of Westminster Abbey. Suppl. to the First and Second Eds
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Vendor: John Scandrett Harford
The Life of Michael Angelo Buonarroti: With Translations of Many of His Poems and Letters. Also Memoirs of Savonarola, Raphael, and Vittoria Colonna;
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Vendor: Lion Leon M
The Importance of Art in War-Time
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Vendor: Frederick William Fairholt
Costume in England: A History of Dress to the End of the Eighteenth Century; Volume 1
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Vendor: Ben Jehudah Lubschez
Over the Drawing Board: A Draftmen's Hand Book
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Vendor: Arthur Penrhyn Stanley
Historical Memorials of Westminster Abbey; Volume 1
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Lectures On the Results of the Great Exhibition of 1851: Delivered Before the Society of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce
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Vendor: George Gilbert
Cathedral Cities of England
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Vendor: Henry Coppée
The Spirit of Military Institutions or Essential Principles of The Art of War
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Vendor: John Fincham
A History of Naval Architecture: To Which Is Prefixed, an Introductory Disertation On the Application of Mathematical Science to the Art of Naval Cons
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Vendor: Georg Von Georgievics
The Chemical Technology of Textile Fibres: Their Origin, Structure, Preparation, Washing, Bleaching, Dyeing, Printing and Dressing
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...- $24.95
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Vendor: Great Exhibition (1851 London
Official Descriptive And Illustrated Catalogue Of The Great Exhibition Of The Works Of Industry Of All Nations: 1851; Volume 2
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Vendor: Donald A. MacKenzie
Myths of Crete and Pre-Hellenic Europe
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Vendor: William Horace Williams
Lessons in Art: A Book for Class-Work in Schools, Art Study Clubs, Home Reading Groups, Library Reference and General Reading
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Vendor: Samuel Parkes
Chemical Essays: Principally Relating to the Arts and Manufactures of the British Dominions
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...- $32.95
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Vendor: Sara Nair James
The Cult of the Virgin Mary in Medieval Italy: Art, Devotion, and Liturgy in Orvieto
Late medieval Italy witnessed the widespread rise of the cult of the Virgin, as reflected in the profusion of paintings, sculptures, and fresco cycles created in her honor during this period. The cathedral of papal Orvieto especially reflects the strong Marian tradition through its...- $120.00
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Vendor: Penny C. Morrill
Silver Masters of Mexico: Héctor Aguilar and the Taller Borda
Here is a magnificent presentation of the Mexican artisans and their creations displayed in 484 beautiful color photographs. The chapters present the master designers and silversmiths whose reputations have grown to international fame with an intimate look at one of the principal designers, H'ctor...- $49.95
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Vendor: Tamara Lorenz Hampton
The Fabulous World of Cher Dolls, Vol. 2
The Fabulous World of Cher Dolls, Volume 2 takes up where Volume 1 left off, and encompasses the years of Mego doll production for Grammy, Emmy and Golden Globe winning actress and singer Cher. It is bound to inspire and help the collector determine...- $134.04
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Vendor: Katherine Hoffman
Concepts Of Identity: Historical And Contemporary Images And Portraits Of Self And Family
Concepts of identity are complex and changing. Through a comprehensive study of paintings, sculpture, photography, film, television and other media, this book examines images of individuals and families from Ancient Egypt to the present. More than two-thirds of the book covers the 20th century.Author:...- $61.99
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Vendor: Jane Mount
Bibliophile Advent Calendar for Booklovers
Author: Jane MountISBN-10: 1797233904ISBN-13: 9781797233901Publisher: Chronicle BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/23/2025Pages: 12Format: OtherNot available to be shipped via Media Mail- $45.00
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Vendor: Olga Foreign
A Lonely Walk
A Lonely Walk is a visual and poetic odyssey through a woman's life, rendered in several evocative single-panel illustrations and soul-baring poems. Always in her yellow dress, she moves through childhood innocence, first love, heartbreak, friendship, grief, solitude, motherhood, and, ultimately, quiet strength and...- $21.99
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Vendor: Faridah Cameron
Letters to Dead Artists
Art has the capacity to speak to us across time and space. In these eleven letters the writer sets out to reply. Some of the artists she addresses lived long ago and far away, others overlapped her own lifetime and experience. Remembering encounters with...- $10.99
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Vendor: Martin Engstroem
From Stockholm to Verbier. A Life for Music
Martin Engstroem? Simply one of the most influential names in today's musical world. Founder of the legendary Verbier Festival in Switzerland, concert producer, agent, friend, or mentor to some of the greatest classical artists of our time - from Barbara Hendricks to Martha Argerich,...- $30.00
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Vendor: Willow Creek Press
Botanical Nature 2-Year 2026-27 3.5 X 6.5 Monthly Pocket Planner
CREATE YOUR OASIS - Bask in the tranquil beauty of nature. The 2026 Botanical Nature 2-Year Monthly Pocket Planner is an artful expression of greenery and grace, designed to enhance your planning with verdant vitality and luxe golden accents. This elegant checkbook-style pocket planner...- $6.99
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Vendor: Willow Creek Press
Pinstripe 2-Year 2026-27 3.5 X 6.5 Monthly Pocket Planner
Stay effortlessly organized with this sleek 2-year pocket planner, featuring a classic pinstripe design and plenty of space for your appointments, notes, and plans. This checkbook-style pocket planner provides two years of scheduling from January 2026 to December 2027.Author: Willow Creek PressISBN-10: 1549256610ISBN-13: 9781549256615Publisher:...- $6.99
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Vendor: Cheryl Korotky
Art Deco Nostalgia: Grayscale Art Coloring Book
Hello and Welcome to The World of Enchanted Imagination!Art Deco Nostalga is filled with 50 beautiful grayscale images bringing back the glamour, opulence and flirty side of the early 1900's with pictures printed on 1-side only for easy removal, framing and gift-giving! Art Deco...- $10.10
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Vendor: My First Color Number Edition
My First Color By Number: : A Color By Numbers Book: Parrot, Cute Penguin, Cute Deer With A Scarf And More.( For Kids Ages 4-12 Large 8 1/2 By 1
p>Learning Is Fun!Your mind and body will be as calm as a sunset while you coloring each of the Contains 34 unique illustrations Calm Color-by-Number.Help children learn numbers and colors in a relaxed and entertaining way. A fun-filled my First Color by Numbers book...- $15.87
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Vendor: Fantastica Press
Foul Mouth Fairies Adult Coloring Book with Herbs and Mandala Butterflies: Rude Swear Word Coloring Pages For Fun, Stress Relief And Relaxation
Cuss And Swear Word Coloring Books For AdultsDo you want to experience fun and fantasy with a whimsical adventure into this off-color cuss word coloring book for adults?Relax and unwind in a fairy tale world with healing herbs and mandala butterflies.Features lewd Fairies, herb...- $8.99
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Vendor: Cheryl Korotky
Angel Wings & Fairy Things 2: Grayscale Art Coloring Book
Hello and Welcome to The World of Enchanted Imagination Grayscale Art Coloring!Angels, Wings & Fairy Things 2 Grayscale Art Coloring Book will envelop you into a World of Fantasy! Relax and Enjoy bringing 50 beautiful grayscale pictures to life by simply adding color. The...- $10.10
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Vendor: Francis Hopkinson Smith
Some artists at the fair
Some artists at the fair is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1893. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher...- $21.90
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Vendor: Nceca 2012
Ecumene: Global Interface in American Ceramics
Ecumene: Global Interface in American Ceramics invites us to investigate essential questions about the nature of creative action in the early 21st century. In computer science, interface refers to a point of interaction between components that allows them to function independently while communicating and...- $32.79
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Vendor: Jennifer Bass
Saul Bass: 20 Iconic Film Posters
This collection of 20 iconic movie posters by Saul Bass, one of the greatest American designers of the 20th century, is a must for graphic designers and film fans. Each poster is removable and designed to fit the standard frame size 12 x 16...- $29.95
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Vendor: Chien Hua Shih
Taurus 50 Coloring Pages For Adults Relaxation
50For gives you a great opportunity to enjoy your life colouring.Author: Chien Hua ShihISBN-10: 1717131115ISBN-13: 9781717131119Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/18/2018Pages: 102Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.57lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.21d- $9.99
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Art Books
Art books are collections of written content and visual imagery that focus on various aspects of art, including history, techniques, movements, artists, and specific mediums. Art books serve as valuable resources for art enthusiasts, students, professionals, and anyone seeking to deepen their understanding and appreciation of the diverse world of art.
One of the fundamental purposes of art books is to provide an in-depth exploration of different art movements throughout history. These books cover significant periods such as the Renaissance, Impressionism, Cubism, Surrealism, and contemporary art, shedding light on the context, characteristics, and prominent artists within each movement. By studying these books, readers gain an understanding of the evolution of art and how societal, political, and cultural influences shape artistic expression. Art books also offer valuable insights into the lives and works of celebrated artists. Biographies and monographs provide detailed examinations of individual artists, offering glimpses into their personal lives, inspirations, techniques, and artistic philosophies. Through these publications, readers can delve into the fascinating stories behind the masterpieces and better understand the motivations and creative processes of these iconic figures.
Moreover, art books often showcase various artistic techniques, mediums, and materials. From painting and sculpture to printmaking and photography, these books offer valuable instructional content, step-by-step demonstrations, and practical tips to artists looking to enhance their skills. They can be instrumental for both beginners and experienced artists, providing inspiration and guidance on aspects like composition, color theory, perspective, and more. Beyond historical and instructional content, art books offer a curated selection of images, showcasing artworks from renowned museums, private collections, and exhibitions. These visual collections allow readers to appreciate the diversity and brilliance of artistic creations firsthand, with high-quality reproductions that capture the nuances, textures, and details of the original works.
Art books serve as valuable resources for individuals interested in exploring different facets of art. Offering historical context, biographical insights, instructional content, and visual collections, these books provide readers with a deeper understanding and appreciation of the artistic world. Whether as educational tools, sources of inspiration, or cherished collectors' items, art books contribute significantly to the enrichment of art lovers and the wider cultural community.
Popular Art Books
Art books are a beloved category among book enthusiasts, offering an exploration of various art forms, artists, movements, and techniques. With their striking visuals and insightful texts, art books have a universal appeal that transcends cultural boundaries. Within this vast collection, there are several popular books that have captured the hearts and minds of readers around the world. Let's delve into some of these captivating titles.
1. "The Story of Art" by E.H. Gombrich: Widely considered a masterpiece in art education, this book presents a comprehensive overview of art history. Gombrich's engaging writing style and accessible language make it an ideal choice for beginners and experienced art lovers alike.
2. "Ways of Seeing" by John Berger: This seminal work explores the ways in which we perceive and interpret art. Berger's thought-provoking essays, combined with captivating imagery, challenge traditional notions of art and offer a fresh perspective on the subject.
These are just a few examples of the popular books within the art book collection. Whether you are an art enthusiast, a student, or simply someone who appreciates beauty, there is an art book out there that will captivate and inspire you with its stunning visuals and profound insights.
What sets White Rain Book House apart from other bookstores is its commitment to acquiring rare and limited-edition art books. Acquiring these treasures is an incredibly meticulous process, involving extensive research, collaborations with reputable publishers and dealers, and attending art fairs and exhibitions to ensure a distinctive collection that cannot be found elsewhere. Art collectors and aficionados flock to White Rain Book House, knowing they can find unique editions that enhance their collections and deepen their knowledge of the art world.

