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Art Instruction (Incl. Woodworking) |
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Alvord, Boyd R. ENGRAVING AND PRINTING METHODS.
International Textbook Company, Scranton, PA., (1949).
104 pp, small 8vo(7 3/4" H), embossed hard cover - no dust jacket as issued. B&w and color examples of the different processes. Covers: Basic printing methods; Printing presses; Photoengravings; Halftones; Line engravings; Color reprroduction; Pr inting composition; Electroplating, Stereotypes; Lithography, Silkscreening, etc. Decorative endpapers. Very minor edgewear. VG+
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Anderson, M.D. MISERICORDS: MEDIEVAL LIFE IN ENGLISH WOODCARVING.
Penguin, Harmondsworth, 1954, first edition.
30 pp + 48 pp of b&w plates, 12mo (7 1/4" H), hard cover in dust jacket. One of the King Penguin series. B&w plates. "Services were long and frequent in the Middle Ages, and monks and canons had to stand upright longer than they liked. So, commi serating with them, the carpenters made small seats on the under-side of the tip-up seats in the chancel stalls on which one could sit, or against which at least one could lean while apparently standing. The function and the position being what i t was, no strict control seems to have been kept over what the carver wished to represent to decorate these miserere or misericord seats. The author of this book tells illuminatingly and entertainingly of the many types of subjects which appear on t h ese seats, from saints and biblical scenes to the romances of Alexander the Great and Tristram and Iseult, and from the records of everyday life: boat building, football, and so on, to birds and beasts and monsters." Minor browning to endpaper s, ve ry light edge wear, tiny bump at bottom of spine, very light browning to boards, three pages with a tiny corner crease. Dust jacket has minor edge wear, light browning to spine and edges, minor soiling, a few very tiny scuffs. Very Good/Very Go od-
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Badger, Curtis J. (Ernest Muehlmatt). CARVING & PAINTING A BLACK-CAPPED CHICKADEE WITH ERNST MUEHLMATT.
Stackpole, Mechanicsburg, PA, 1997.
92 pp, 9 1/8" H, soft cover. ISBN 0811724239 Profusely illustrated with color photographs and b&w drawings. "Award-winning carver Ernest Muehlmatt presents step-by-step instructions on how to carve and paint one of his favorite and most popular s ubjects: the black-capped chickadee. Full-color photographs and detailed text illustrate every part of the process, from roughing out the head and carving the wings, feet, and legs to adding realistic texture, preparing the colors, and painting a n d finishing the piece. Muehlmatt offers his secrets on creating a stunning lifelike carving - emphasizing the importance of sound research, tool selection, and the use of proper carving and painting techniques. Full-sized patterns, large-scale l iv e-bird photos, and information on the species complete this first book in an exciting new bird-carving series." Light rubbing to glossy surface of covers, very minor edge wear. Very Good
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Badger, Curtis J. (Margaret Streams; Rick Roth; Bob Swain; Clark Schreibeis.) HOW TO PAINT TROPICALS. FISH-CARVING BASICS - VOLUME FOUR.
Stackpole, Mechanicsburg, PA, 1996.
85 pp, 9 1/8" H, soft cover. ISBN 0811727602 Profusely illustrated with color photographs. "(This book) uses step-by-step color photos and informative text to demonstrate how four experts paint and finish carvings of the colorful species. Margar et Streams paints a queen angelfish and a long-nosed butterfly fish using a variety of techniques, including dry brushing and washing. She also carves fins for a veil-tailed goldfish. Rick Roth uses an airbrush to paint a vivid French angelfish. Bob Swain carves and paints a school of folk art cherubfish and suggests a number of innovative weathering techniques to finish the piece. Clark Schreibeis creates a cast of a tinker's butterfly fish to round out this invaluable reference." Inter i or - tiny bump to top/bottom corner of textblock. Exterior - very minor rubbing, small soft curl at corners of front cover. Very Good
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Barker, Kathy. DRAWING AND PAINTING THE CLOTHED FIGURE.
Crowood, Ramsbury, Marlborough, 2005, first edition.
192 pp, 11" H, soft cover. ISBN 1861267754 Profusely illustrated in colour and b&w. "The clothed figure is a fascinating subject for beginner and experienced artist alike. While the human body offers a physical and psychological point of interes t, the clad figure gives even further scope with which to tell a story. As well as enhancing or stressing a particular body posture or movement, clothes can be used to portray an individuality of character, convey external elements, or be e n j o y e d i n purely decorative terms in the form of shape, pattern, texture and colour. Working from the naked body through to the draped and attired model, this book is essential because it focuses uniquely on the figure and cloth while addres si ng t he p ra c ti calities of using various drawing and painting techniques to transfer what you see onto the two-dimensional surface. Achieve correct proportion through measurement; Increase knowledge of body form; Draw the draped figure usin g l ine an d t one wi th mi xed media; Use mark-making to describe fabric both in texture and in colour; Paint clothes and figures using varied painting methods; Develop individual expression and visual language." Interior - llight double bump t o to p co rner of text blo ck, oth erwise clean and tight with no other ownership marks. Exterior - light bump to top corner of coavers, light rubbing, very minor edge wear. Verey Good-
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Barnard, Lionel & Hinchcliffe, Michael. THE DOLLS' HOUSE GARDENER: FEATURING 8 GARDEN PLANS IN 1/12 SCALE.
David & Charles, (Newton Abbot, 1999).
176 pp, 4to (11 1/4" H), hard cover in dust jacket. ISBN 0715307797 Profusely illustrated with b&w plans, drawings, color photographs. "...present(s) eight wonderful designs in a range of period styles, including a formal Georgian garden, a rusti c garden, a Victorian rooftop conservatory, an Edwardian summer house and a contemporary lighted deck garden. Each garden is pictured in detail in large, sumptuous colour photographs accompanied by a clear plan and diagrams. The comprehens i v e i n s t ructions on assembly are practical and straightforward, offering encouragement to expert and novice model-makers alike." Light waviness to edges of textblock, book very slightly cocked. Very Good+/Near Fine
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Belke, Robert E. ARTS & CRAFTS WOODWORKING PROJECTS. 11 NEW DESIGNS IN THE STICKLEY TRADITION.
Stackpole, (Mechanicsburg, PA, 1998), Ist printing.
114 pp, 4to (11" H), soft cover. ISBN 0811726622 Profusely illustrated with b&w plans, details, color photos. Contents: The Arts and Crafts Movement; Wood, Tools, and Techniques; Finishing; Projects - Desk Box; CD Holder; Coatrack; Valet Stand; C heval Mirror; Room Divider; Revolving Bookrack; Coffee Table; Sofa Table; Morris Chair and Footstool; Bunk Beds. Interior - very small closed tear (archivally taped) on title page, otherwise clean and tight with no other ownership marks. Exterio r - very light rubbing. Very Good
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Birren, Faber. HISTORY OF COLOR IN PAINTING. WITH NEW PRINCIPLES OF COLOR EXPRESSION.
Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1965, second printing.
372 pp, 4to (12 1/4" H), hard cover in dust jacket. "Faber Birren, the noted color authority, surveys the color theories of the past and analyzes the paletes and techniques of painters from the Renaissance to the present. Showing the relationship between color theory and practice, he sets forth a new art of color based on modern scientific research in human perception. The first part of the books traces the development of color theory, presenting the views of such thinkers as Leonardo da Vi nci, Newton, Goethe, Brewster, Hering, Chevreul, Rood, Ostwald, and Munsell. The palettes used by many of the great painters are described and listed in detail. Modern color theory and color effects based on human perception are fully expla i n e d a n d illustrated. A unqiue chart of artists' color samples duplicates visually the palettes of da Vinci, El Greco, Rembrandt, Turner, the Impressionists, and the Abstract Impressionists, enabling the painter of today to match the color ef fe ct s of th es e painters. The second part offers a comprehensive history of painting as seen through the discerning eyes of a color specialist; it contains a wealth of reference material which supports the creative principles outlined in the fi rst se ct ion . T his book is richly illustrated with 32 handsome color plates showing great paintings and more than 500 black-and-white illustrations, including 80 reproductions of paintings depicting famous artists and their palettes." The tw o pa ge " Col or C ha rt o f Pi gments and Palettes" is complete. Small scuff to cloth on bottom edge of front board. Dust jacket has four edge tears - two larger (one with creases) - all archivally taped, light edge wear/wrinkling, light rubbing. Ver y Goo d+/G ood
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60.00 USD
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Bridgewater, Alan and Bridgewater, Gill. THE WOODWORKER'S SOLUTION BOOK: OVER 200 ANSWERS TO YOUR TOP WOODWORKING PROBLEMS.
Popular Wood Working Books, Cincinnati, Ohio, (1998).
128 pp, 4to, soft color. Profusely illus in color. "Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro, sooner or later you are going to come up against an unforeseen problem - your lumber is full of knots, your newly-made cabinet won't fit flush to the wall, your planer is cutting an uneven surface, you dropped something heavy on your new tabletop and dented it or your careful coat of varnish has dried rough - now what you need is a clever, quick solution to your problem. (This book) is the i d e al companion to have by your side at such moments. It contains 50 of the questions most commonly asked by woodworkers in magazines and on the Internet. - An easy-to-use question and answer format provides multiple solutions to each question so th at you can find the answer most suited to your needs. Problems and solutions are presented visually with clear close-up photography and diagrams showing what went wrong and how to fix it" Minor edgewear/rubbing to covers. This is a new, unrea d b ook . VG+
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Brooks, Leonard. THE MANY WAYS OF WATER & COLOR. WATERCOLOR / ACRYLIC / CASEIN / GOUACHE / INKS / MIXED TECHNIQUES.
North Light, Westport, Conn., 1979, second printing.
143 pp, 4to (11 1/4" H), hard cover in dust jacket. ISBN 0891340106 Profusely illustrated with b&w and color reproductions, photographs. "Leonard Brooks makes a personal survey of his many years' experience in the world of water and color. He ex amines the fundamental uses of watercolor and wash and illustrates ways of using them as a sketching medium or for finished paintings. Numerous examples of the many ways of using aqueous media are shown including a set of experimental exerc i s e s t h a t will help the reader to find his own personal style of painting. Basic instruction in using the new acrylic pigments with demonstrations to show the numerous approaches to contemporary uses, figurative and abstract. Gouache, casei n an d in k s ar e also discussed. For the painter of watercolor or acrylics this book will provide a background and coverage presented by a master of the aqueous media...." Scattered tiny faint foxing marks on top edge of book. Dust jacket is pr ic e c li ppe d, h as ve ry light edge wear/wrinkling, soft crease and tiny tear at top of rear panel. Very Good/Very Good
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Burke, Ed. GLASS BLOWING: A TECHNICAL MANUAL.
Crowood, Marlborough, 2005, first edition.
143 pp, small 4to (10 1/2" H), hard cover in dust jacket. ISBN 1861265212 Profusely illustrated with colour photographs, b&w drawings. "No one can fail to be excited by the sight of hot molten glass being blown into shape. This beautiful book ca ptures that excitement and explains with practical detail the secrets of the glass blower's art. Written by Ed Burke, one of the leading glass blowers in the UK, it gives a thorough and complete account of this ancient and compelling art, an d c e l e b rates the design potential of this incredibly versatile material. (Covers:) Tools and equipment - includes advice on the tools and workspace required, as well as instruction on designing and building a furnace, annealing oven and glass ma k er 's b en ch ; Solid glass objects - introduces basic techniques such as gathering glass from the furnace, shaping glass, blowing a bubble and using the pucellas; Glass blowing - explains how to make tumblers, bowls, vases, wine glasses and j ugs , wit h a dvi ce on how to deal with common problems; Colour - covers the different forms of colour, how to use solid, chips and powder as well as basic and advanced techniques; Lavishly illustrated with some 200 photographs and line drawings of ste p- by-s tep proc ess es and finished examples of studio glass." Light edge wear to boards - mainly on bottom, a few tiny marks on bottom of text block. Dust jacket has light edge wear/wrinkling at top/bottom of spine and flap-folds, very ligh t rub bin g. V ery Good/ Very Go od
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Crook, Georgia. BASKETMAKING.
Crowood, Marlborough, 2000.
128 pp, 11" H, glazed pictorial hard covers - interior wire binding allows book to lay open flat while following diagrams - no dust jacket (as issued). ISBN 1861263104 Profusely illustrated with colour photographs and diagrams. "(This) is an insp iring introduction for the novice and intermediate basketmaker to tradtional willow and hedgerow basketry techniques using a series of clear diagrams and detailed text. A series of step-by-step projects illustrate how the techniques can be us e d t o make simple and original baskets of traditional or contemporary design. The reader is encouraged to make bold use of locally available materials and to develop their own style of basketmaking." Colour off-set on title page from adjacent fr on t is pi e ce, a few faint erasure marks on half-title page, slight wear at corners of boards, light rubbing on boards - including two faint indentation lines on front board. Very Good
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Daniele, Joseph W. HOW TO BUILD 35 GREAT CLOCKS.
Stackpole, Mechanicsburg, PA, 1984.
192 pp, 11" H, soft cover. ISBN 0811722325 Profusely illustrated with b&w photographs, drawings, diagrams. "Complete with working plans, drawings, instructions" to build 35 clocks, grouped in the following sections: Simple Wall, or Plaque-style, Clocks; Shelf Clocks; Wall Clocks; Tall Case Clocks; Weather Stations. The Appendix gives Suppliers and Finishing Suggestions and Techniques. Interior - clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - very minor edge wear. Near F i ne
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Doust, L.A. A MANUAL OF PASTEL PAINTING.
Frederick Warne, London, (1942), 3rd impression.
69 pp, 8vo (just over 8 1/2" H), hard cover in dust jacket. Illustrated with 12 plates (b&w and color) and b&w sketches. "...a detailed analysis of the peculiar problems of Pastel Painting and encourages rapid progress by a clear description of wh at to attempt and what to avoid in this medium." Book spine cracked at page 38/illustration page, gift inscription and small corner crease on free front endpaper, light browning to endpapers, light edge wear, tiny bumps to top corners and t o p / b o t t o m edges. Dust jacket is price-clipped, has a few small tears and chips, darkening to spine and flap-folds, browning to panels, a few tiny stains to rear panel, light edge wear/wrinkling. G+/G
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Eaton, Connie Clough. BIRDS, FLOWERS AND BUTTERFLIES: STAINED GLASS PATTERN BOOK.
Dover, Mineola, New York, 1999.
60 pp, small 4to (10 15/16" H), soft cover. ISBN 0486407179 68 b&w line illustrations, 12 color illustrations on covers. "In her latest collection of exquisite patterns, stained glass designer Connie Clough Eaton has put her aesthetic spotlight o n these three motifs. Included are full-page designs of lush baskets, vases, and garden flower bouquets, as well as butterflies and birds, set among floral sprays and in various bucolic settings. Masterfully rendered for stained glass work , t h e b e autiful graphics in this rich collection are also suitable for use in a myriad of other arts and crafts projects." Interior - dog-ear crease at top corner of several pages otherwise clean and tight with no other ownership marks. Exte ri o r - cl e an . Very Good
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Enlow, Harold L. HOW TO CARVE FOLK FIGURES AND A CIGAR-STORE INDIAN.
Dover, New York, (1979).
57 pp, small 4to (10 7/8" H), soft cover. Profusely illustrated in b&w with photos, patterns and drawings showing techniques. "(P)rofessional carver Harold Enlow uses simple steps to produce distinctive features on his folk figures. Following the step-by-step instructions and numerous illustrations, you can make any of ten projects conceived by the Dogpatch, Arkansas wood carver...Naturally, the projects do increase in difficulty, especially with the last four projects, which are several t imes larger than the earlier ones. The method is purposeful, though, for it is designed to prepare you to tackle the culmination of folk figure carving, the cigar-store Indian..." Interior - very light browning to page edges, otherwise clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - light edge wear, light browning to edges of rear cover, minor rubbing. VG
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Jones, David. RAKU - INVESTIGATIONS INTO FIRE.
Crowood, Ramsbury, Marlborough, 2003, reprint.
159 pp, 4to (11 1/4" H), hard cover in dust jacket. ISBN 186126139X Profusely illustrated with colour photographs. "(A) comprehensive consideration of this most popular ceramic process. A line is traced from its earliest beginnings in ritual in Japan to current preoccupations dealing with the relationship between clay, the artist and fire. A concise history of Raku provides a framework for understanding the most recent developments in materials technology, while an analysis of design illu minates the ways in which new ideas are developed. This is the ideal book for both the beginner and the experienced practitioner. There is an extensive examination of the ways of generating rich and seductive surfaces, yet it also deals wi t h t h e m ost recent innovations in technology and process - all lavishly illustrated with high-quality colour photographs. The critical perspective brought to the analyses of the concepts underpinning traditional and contemporary Raku reflects t he au th or ' s training as a philosopher and his subsequent experience as a ceramics glaze lecturer. This book is essential, not only for any potter interested in Raku, but also for collectors and those concerned with the development of ideas and tr a dit ion s i n ce ramics." Minor edge wear, slight bump to top corner of front board. Dust jacket has light edge wrinkling - tiny tear at top of spine, light to moderate rubbing to glossy surface - no color loss. Very Good/Very Good-
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40.00 USD
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Kern, Evan J. Color renditions by Sarah Kern Grant. CREATING WOODEN VILLAGES. DESIGNS FOR 18 MINIATURE BUILDINGS.
Stackpole, Mechanicsburg, PA, 1997.
113 pp, 11" H, soft cover. ISBN 0811727823 B&w photographs, plans, drawings, color drawings, photographs. "In small towns all across America, there are houses and buildings that have been standing for more than a century - some for as long as 300 years. Now you can replicate these architectural treasures in miniature and create your own historic village. With the patterns and easy-to-follow instructions provided in this enchanting book, you can make these buildings and more: A Victorian r ailroad station; A Mansard house; A Tudor manor house; A one-room schoolhouse; A general store; A log tavern; An Italianate mansion; A Federal-style town hall; A Victorian church; A Georgian house; A Pennsylvania German bank barn; Outhouses." In t er ior - one page with two soft creases at top corner, otherwise clean and tight with no other ownership marks. Exterior - light rubbing to glossy surface of covers. Very Good
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Luciow, Johanna; Kmit, Ann; Luciow, Loretta. EGGS BEAUTIFUL: HOW TO MAKE UKRAINIAN EASTER EGGS.
Ukrainian Gift Shop, Minneapolis, 1976, second printing.
96 pp, 10 1/4" H, hard cover (pictorial boards) - no dust jacket. Profusely illustrated with color and b&w photographs, drawings, patterns. Contents: Dedication; Acknowledgements; Introduction; The Legends: Pagan Beliefs - Christian Beliefs; Ukra inian Easter Customs; Ukrainian Symbols and Designs: Plant Symbols - Animal Symbols - Geometric Symbols; How to Make a Ukrainian Easter Egg: Preparation of Materials - Application of Designs - Completion of the Egg; Suggested Designs; Favori t e E s t a b lished Designs; "Trypillian" Designs; Other Unusual Methods of Decorating Eggs; The Twelve Basic Patterns; How to Display and Store Your Eggs; Information on Purchasing Materials; The Electric Kistka; Bibliography; Index. Light wavin es s t o ed ge s of textblock, faint erased pencil notation marks on free rear endpaper, light edge wear at top/bottom of spine and at corners. Very Good-
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McMahon, James. Foreword by Barney Colehan. Illustrated by J. Tattersal. MAKING AND PLAYING WITH MARIONETTES.
George G. Harrap, London, (1957), Ist edtion.
128 pp, small 8vo, hard cover in dust jacket. B&w drawings/diagrams, b&w photo frontispiece. An introductory guide to making marionettes that work - aimed at children. Contents: Introduction; The Value of Marionette Work; The Head and Neck; The Body; The Arms and Legs; The Hands and Feet; Controlling the Marionette; Animals in Puppetry; The Marionette Theatre; Scenery and Decor; Production; Conclusion. Faint tiny foxing marks on top of textblock, minor edge wear to boards. Dust jacket ha s light edge wear, tiny chips/closed tears, moderate rubbing/soiling to rear panel, now protected in a mylar sleeve. Very Good/Good
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