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Porcelain and bone china have fascinated patrons, collectors and makers for centuries. This practical book looks at their composition, making methods and decorative techniques, as well as glazes and firing processes.

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In this captivating and beautifully illustrated memoir, John Gillies vividly recalls his months as a member of the Otago University Medical Company on an active service tour of duty in South Vietnam during the Vietnam War. Gillies takes us behind the scenes and records the people and places he saw when not tending to the wounded.

(Hardback)

This remarkable book brings you face-to-face with an incredible selection of pioneering women who have reshaped the creative industries.

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A book devoted specifically to portraying children while acquiring a good command of a wealth of painting and illustration techniques and styles.

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This collection of 140 curated posters by the revolutionary graphic artist Seymour Chwast provides context and insight into his five-decade career!

(Hardback)

An illustrated guide to postage stamps featuring the art of cubist master Pablo Picasso!

(Hardback)

This landmark volume offers a major re-assessment of the art that emerged in Britain in the twenty years following the end of the Second World War: a period of anxiety, profound social change and explosive creativity.

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Press photography is not just a career - it's a way of life - and photojournalists have a ringside seat on contemporary history. Written by an expert in the field, the core skills of the working photographer are detailed, with reference to areas of speciality in news, fashion, royalty, advertising, sport, war photography, and social history issues.

(Hardback)

Embrace the world of innovative opportunities provided by prefabrication and modular construction, billed by many as the future of modern architecture.

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The book introduces the working methods deployed in textile design and the particularities of this industry.

(Hardback)

This textbook describes the particularities of printed textile design as a process and profession, the trends, case studies, tips for creating motifs for textile projects, examples of their application and clues for understanding the industry and job possibilities.

(Paperback)

A wonderful journey into distinctive design and surprising creativity and will serve as a remarkable source of inspiration for graphic design and printing sector professionals.

(Hardback)

An inspirational and understandable exploration of the creative potential of 3D printing that introduces outstanding projects, key experts, and the newest technologies.

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Step by step guides to screenprinting, block printing and eco printing. Design advice for creating shapes, repeat patterns and colour choices. Instruction on obtaining the best colours from plants and turning them into printing pastes. Fabulous work and tips from leading designers and makers

(Hardback)

"An exploration of historical and contemporary fine art printmaking, with an emphasis on the roles and processes of the artist, master printer, and publisher"--

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A collection of strong visual messages to express politically and socially engaged content.

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Published by Christchurch Art Gallery to accompany the exhibition Provocations: The work of Christine Webster (26 March - 7 June 2010).

(Hardback)

'The ant that Marco sees embedded in Dante's name and verse has opened up a world of ants and antipodean routes! ' Diego Marani 'What a fantastic place to find ants. This Dante book is incredibly pleasant!' Marco Dorigo

(Hardback)

"A celebration of these out-and-proud LGBTQ legends and their furry feline friends"--

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A monograph by internationally recognised New Zealand painter, Judy Millar.

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20 chords per key, organised as a chord per page, this is a simple, compact solution for anyone learning the guitar or needing a quick reminder. Great for beginners, and for those playing with others needing a straightforward reference.

(Hardback)

Taking in references from movies, books, music, famous figures and even including some self penned quotes. Quoteskine hopes to reconnect that childhood love of drawing and creativity with the adult brain.