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Vendor: Julian Berry
The Compton Press
The Compton Press was, like much of the 1960s, a happening. It began, not with a grand design, but with a passion for letterpress printing. This passion was very infectious, and people were drawn to the mix of compositors, machine-minders, proof readers, editors, and...- $25.00
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Vendor: Michael P. Farrell
Collaborative Circles: Friendship Dynamics and Creative Work
Many artists, writers, and other creative people do their best work when collaborating within a circle of like-minded friends. In a unique study, Michael P. Farrell looks at the group dynamics in six collaborative circles, and gives vivid narrative accounts of each: the French...- $44.00
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Vendor: Georges Duby
The Age of the Cathedrals: Art and Society, 980-1420
Recognizing that a work of art is the product of a particular time and place as much as it is the creation of an individual, Duby provides a sweeping survey of the changing mentalities of the Middle Ages as reflected in the art and...- $28.00
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Vendor: Richard Buchanan
Discovering Design: Explorations in Design Studies
Discovering Design reflects the growing recognition that the design of the everyday world deserves attention not only as a professional practice but as a subject of social, cultural, and philosophic investigation. Victor Margolin, cofounder and an editor of the journal Design Issues, and Richard...- $33.00
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Vendor: Denise Anderson
Stand Out: Design a Personal Brand. Build a Killer Portfolio. Find a Great Design Job.
The design marketplace has never been more competitive, or demanded more from emerging talent. To succeed, you must navigate the transition from learner to professional with purpose and precision. In Stand Out: Building Your Design Portfolio, Denise Anderson offers a hands-on, three-step, full-color action...- $39.99
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Great Benin; Its Customs, Art And Horrors
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,...- $33.95
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Vendor: Albrecht D?er
Drawings of Albrecht D?er
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,...- $30.95
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Vendor: Mathias Duval
Duval's Artistic Anatomy: Completely Revised, With Additional Original Illustrations
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,...- $36.95
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Vendor: Paul N. Hasluck
Harness Making With Numberous Engravings and Diagrams
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,...- $18.95
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Vendor: Abigail May Alcott Nieriker
Studying art Abroad, and how to do it Cheaply
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,...- $30.95
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Vendor: Christopher Goscha
Vietnam: A New History
"The best one-volume history of modern Vietnam in English" (Wall Street Journal) In Vietnam, Christopher Goscha tells the full history of Vietnam, from antiquity to the present day. Generations of emperors, rebels, priests, and colonizers left complicated legacies in this remarkable country. Periods of...- $22.99
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Vendor: Elie Faure
History of Art ...
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe...- $37.75
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Vendor: Odilio Hilario Moreira Junior
Basic Drawing Course
Perfect for beginners, this book provides valuable tips for anyone looking to take their first steps in the art of drawing. In these pages, you will develop hand mastery, understand the concepts of empty shapes, axis lines and proportions, and learn all about tonal...- $19.90
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Vendor: Regi Weile
A Thing of String and Paper
A geometric form is more than a mathematical extrapolation. It is, the basis of all creative works in allowing significance of meaning ranging from an imagined cosmos to the gravity of terrestrial imposition. By essentiating the 'geometric', its individual distinctiveness can reveal the nature...- $20.00
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Vendor: Gregory Alan Westphal
these roads
Ashley Beth Cleveland currently lives in New Mexico, "The Land of Enchantment." She is a Southern Belle, born and raised in Alabama. After graduating from Itawamba Community College, ABC attended the University of Mississippi majoring in Social Work. While visiting California recently, she found...- $28.00
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Vendor: Christopher Dresser
The Art of Decorative Design
Christopher Dresser (1834-1904) was arguably the first British industrial designer, and this 1862 work was his most influential book. He worked in a variety of media, from wallpaper and textile design to metalwork and ceramics, but was also a botanist, and his two professorial...- $39.99
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Vendor: Gary Friedman
The Complete Guide to Sony's Alpha 65 and 77 SLT Cameras B&W Edition Volume I
Love your new 24 megapixel wonder, but having a hard time understanding all that it does? Then this book is for you. Written for the advanced user (with tutorials and easy explanations in case you're not so advanced), this easy-to-understand yet thorough guide provides...- $32.95
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Vendor: Gary Friedman
The Complete Guide to Sony's Alpha 65 and 77 SLT Cameras B&W Edition Volume II
Love your new 24 megapixel wonder, but having a hard time understanding all that it does? Then this book is for you. Written for the advanced user (with tutorials and easy explanations in case you're not so advanced), this easy-to-understand yet thorough guide provides...- $32.50
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Vendor: Gaston Maspero
Egyptian Arch誂logy
This classic work on Egyptian archaeology remains an essential resource for anyone interested in the ancient world. Maspero's meticulous research and engaging writing bring the mysteries of Egypt to life, while his groundbreaking insights into the culture and society of the time continue to...- $36.95
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Vendor: Deborah Romare
Vincent the Artist: Book One - Vincent leaves home
Vincent the Artist is a beautiful children's picture book with lovable characters that jump off the page and tug at your heart. Vincent Van Raatt lives with his family in an upscale underground part of the world where his father is a professor at...- $19.99
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Vendor: Jaiya John
Dear Artist: A Love Letter
Dear Artist is Jaiya John's mystic Love letter to artists and to all souls, to enrich your creative life. A full-blooded, sensual, intimate honoring and celebration of the divine spark of creativity in you. Jaiya's letter reads like a private sharing from an old...- $29.00
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Vendor: Masashi Kishimoto
The Art of Naruto: Uzumaki
The world of Naruto explodes in full color!; Experience Naruto in full, vibrant color!; Experience the art of Naruto! Relish Masashi Kishimoto's artwork in all its colorful glory in this new hardbound collection of images from the Naruto manga! Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, Kakashi and...- $24.99
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Halloween Activity Book: 8.5 x 11 in(21.59 x 27.94 cm),62 pages .Halloween maze book
Jump everybody; it's time to celebrate Halloween. A splendid and wonderful gift for your loved ones.Kids will love celebrating the scariest holiday of the year with this fantastic Halloween activity book for kids follow the departure arrow to look for the exit Halloween-themed motifsMore...- $6.95
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Vendor: Pierre Bourdieu
The Field of Cultural Production
A collection of the author's essays on art and literature, which expounds Bourdieu's theory of a cultural field that situates artistic works within the social conditions of their production, circulation and consumption.Author: Pierre BourdieuISBN-10: 023108286XISBN-13: 9780231082860Publisher: Columbia University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/22/1993Pages: 332Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.38lbsSize:...- $105.00
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Vendor: Jane Housham
Tom's Bad Stories
These strangely disturbing little stories of childhood misadventure and calamity have been magicked out of The Giant Picture Dictionary for Boys and Girls, first published in 1949. Using only complete sentences from that book, they have been pieced together to unlock secret narratives hidden...- $13.95
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Vendor: Emyzo Creatures Edition
What Hairstyle For Today?: Hairstyle tutorials
Bored with your usual hairsyle? Sometimes we get lost with our hair and even cancel our plans just to avoid appearing out to people with it.This book is like owning your PERSONAL HAIRDRESSER. It will save you and encourage you to go out with...- $13.00
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Vendor: Barbara Froula
Prague Between History and Dreams
Prague is one of the last great European cities where- as Ranier Marie Rilke once said- things are aware of us. Join renowned Czech author Vaclav Cilek and artist Barbara Froula for an unforgettable journey through Prague and the Bohemian Countryside Prague is Central...- $26.99
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Vendor: Laura Russell
Born to be: DRAGONS, Coloring Book for Kids 3 to 8 Years, Large 8.5 x 11 inches White Paper, Soft Cover
Invite your child to explore the world through coloring Children are naturally curious and drawn to vibrant objects. This coloring book invites them to see the world with eyes wide open and paint it with Crayons or coloring pencils as they wish.Designed for children...- $5.99
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Vendor: Color Me Merry
Just Kitten: Kitten Coloring Book for Adults By ColorMeMerry
Thought you had a coloring book Just Kitten. Just Kitten is an adult kitty coloring book with 45 images for you to color. Plus there are some dumb kitty jokes if you're into dumb jokes. I don't mean dumb like, "Why did the kitten...- $6.45
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Vendor: Drunell Levinson
Art At The Margins
This book is a descriptive and historical study of how Jennifer Kotter, Ray Materson and Bonnie Peterson, three late 20th century artists, use their experience, objects from everyday life, and the techniques of "women's work" to create "art at the margins." Levinson defines "art...- $73.44
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Vendor: Samuel Smiles
Josiah Wedgwood, F.R.S.: His personal history
Josiah Wedgwood, F.R.S. - His personal history is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1894. 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...- $34.50
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Vendor: Orde
Forcible Love
A riveting and exciting musical/play about the life of the John Muafangejo - one of Africa's great graphic artists whose short life mirrored the intensity, and the insanity of Van Gogh. The play adapted as a dance musical was an instant hit breaking all...- $12.43
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Vendor: Elizabeth James
Colour Me Christmas ( A Really Relaxing Colouring Book)
Colour Me Christmas is a fun and festive relaxing creative colouring book for all ages, and makes the perfect gift this holiday season Colour away the stresses of the busy festive season and switch off, unwind, and unleash your inner creativity as you lose...- $7.95
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Vendor: Kirsti Andersen
The Geometry of an Art: The History of the Mathematical Theory of Perspective from Alberti to Monge
This book aims at giving a comprehensive review of literature on perspective constructions from the Renaissance to the end of the eighteenth century. Covering the work of some 175 authors, it treats the emergence of the various methods of constructing perspective, the development of...- $379.99
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Vendor: Dennis Preston
DEN'S DOODLES - 2fers
If you have Preston's DEN'S DOODLES coloring book... you're really going to like this one Twice as many illustrations They're smaller... and 2 per page... hence the title... DEN'S DOODLES 2fers... but, still, twice as many. It's best to use fine tipped pens and...- $14.00
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Vendor: Gordon Linden
The Book of Expo Guidebooks
Guidebooks from major International Expositions held between 1929 (Barcelona, Seville) and today (2015, Milan), are interesting records of the entertaining and educational temporary worlds created at these events in various cities throughout the world. Published as ephemeral items to be purchased by fairgoers, copies...- $74.59
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Vendor: Sheona Beaumont
John Ruskin, the Pre-Raphaelites, and Religious Imagination: Sacre Conversazioni
This volume presents a collection of essays by leading experts which examine nineteenth century ideas about Christian theology, art, architecture, restoration, and curatorial practice. The volume unveils the importance of John Ruskin's writing for today's audience, and allies it with the dynamism of the...- $159.99
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Vendor: A. S. Scheinowitz
Of Dust and Tears
Of Dust and Tears There are several interpretation levels in this book. Some may be fascinated by the thrilling memories. Others may pay more attention to World War II history and here, the keywords are battles, mass killings, hate, love, hope, bravery, Europe and...- $20.20
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Vendor: George Frederick Young
The Medici; Volume 1
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,...- $41.95
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Vendor: Francis Colmer
The new Mission of Art, a Study of Idealism in Art
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,...- $20.95
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Vendor: Aisha Sabatini Sloan
Dreaming of Ramadi in Detroit: Essays
An electric essay collection about Blackness, art, and dreaming of new possibilities in a time of constrictionThis collection of innovative, penetrating, and lively essays features swimming pools and poets, road trips and museums, family dinners and celebrity sightings. In a voice that is at...- $18.00
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Vendor: George Hatcher
Cats: Meow Is the Language of Love
Welcome to the wonderful world of cats! This beautifully illustrated book is a treasure trove of fascinating facts about different breeds of the family Felidae. From the regal Persian to the cheeky Siamese, this book covers a wide range of breeds with interesting facts...- $44.99
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Vendor: Mary Lou Burton
Fluffy's Tails
FLUFFY is a toughie, Mandee is handee, Toulouse is on the loose and Merlot is on the go! These are just some of the things Mary Lou's cats get into and up to in her book for new and beginning readers. I decided to...- $17.99
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Vendor: Heather Varon
Waiting- Patiently, Expectantly
Poems from a broken heart waiting on the one.Author: Heather VaronISBN-10: 9357210385ISBN-13: 9789357210386Publisher: Libresco Feeds Private LimitedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/04/2023Pages: 30Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.09lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.06d- $9.99
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Vendor: Thomas Bewick
A Memoir of Thomas Bewick Written by Himself: Embellished by Numerous Wood Engravings, Designed and Engraved by the Author for a Work on British Fishe
Synonymous with finely crafted wood engravings of the natural world, Thomas Bewick (1753-1828) perfected an instantly recognisable style which was to influence book illustration well into the nineteenth century. Begun in November 1822, at the behest of his daughter Jane, and completed in 1828,...- $49.99
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Vendor: Matthew L. Burkholz
Copper Art Jewelry: A Different Luster
Copper Art Jewelry presents twentieth century designs, especially by the masters Frank Rebajes of New York and Jerry Fells, known as Renoir of California. Popular when newly created in the 1950s, these designs are avidly sought after today. Copper jewelry by other artists and...- $49.95
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Vendor: Mark Staniforth
The Escaped Horse: Collected Fanzines
For two mercifully short years in the early 1990s, 'The Escaped Horse' chronicled the questionable fortunes of Thornton-le-Dale Football Club as they wallowed in the depths of the Scarborough and District League Division Three. Ignoring regular verbal abuse and threats of physical violence, and...- $10.98
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Vendor: Chris Wade
Classic Album Series: Black Sabbath Paranoid
The Classic Album Series highlights records from the past, forgotten, overlooked and cherished alike, selected for their influence, relevance and worth. In this edition, writer, musician and filmmaker Chris Wade looks at Black Sabbath's landmark record, Paranoid, released in 1970. It was a big...- $13.00
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Vendor: Jim McIntosh
Wire Wrapping: Simple Techniques for Beautiful Designs
This book addresses a common perception that wire wrapping is a difficult art. Many people may have taken classes or watched videos on creating wire wrapped jewelry, but felt that they could never master this technique. This book provides comprehensive instructions on creating your...- $19.95
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Vendor: Jaiya John
Dear Artist: A Love Letter
Dear Artist is Jaiya John's mystic Love letter to artists and to all souls, to enrich your creative life. A full-blooded, sensual, intimate honoring and celebration of the divine spark of creativity in you. Jaiya's letter reads like a private sharing from an old...- $24.00
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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.

