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People collect to connect with the past, personal and historic, to exercise some small and perfect degree of control over a carefully chosen portion of the world. The Grain of the Clay is Allen S. Weiss's engaging exploration of the meaning and practice of collecting through his relationship with Japanese ceramics.

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Originally published: New York: Carroll & Graf Publishers, 2005.

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To mark the anniversary of the International Ceramics Fair and Seminar, renowned scholars were asked to write about selected European ceramics that had been traded by the fairs founder Brian Haughton.

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Originally published as Volume 2 of The Tao of Painting, this is the first English translation of the famous Chinese handbook, the "Chieh Tzu Yuan Hua Chuan" (original, 1679-1701). Mai-mai Sze has translated and annotated the texts of instructions, discussions of the fundamentals of painting, notes on the preparation of colors, and chief editorial prefaces.

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Quadrupeds, birds, fishes, and insects depicted realistically and fancifully, plus such fantasy creatures as unicorns, dragons, and basilisks. Indispensable volume of royalty-free graphics for commercial artists.

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From galaxies in a teacup to a blooming field of flowers, Anna shows beginners how to create beautiful watercolor paintings in just 15 minutes.

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This inspiring sketchbook is part of the new 20 Ways series from Quarry Books, designed to offer artists, designers, and doodlers a fun and sophisticated collection of illustration fun.

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Presents the stories and designs of the leading contemporary jewellery designers working across the globe today.

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Kiley Busko presents the ultimate guide to fast and easy watercolour animal portraits for the beginner artist. Paint Stunning Animal Portraits with Ease.

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Like millions of others, Andrew Marr draws. He hasn't had lessons, yet since childhood, the journalist and TV presenter has been at his happiest with a pen or brush in his hand. In this intriguing new book, Andrew Marr explores the subject of drawing and painting through his own experience.

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One of our greatest cultural commentators explores the creative process with wit, humility and razor-sharp insight

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Learn to Paint Acrylics is just one of the top-selling titles in the excellent Collins Learn to Paint series. The book contains thorough yet accessible instruction and stunning artwork by popular TV artist, Alwyn Crawshaw.

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A sculptor who began working during the postwar period in a classical figurative style, Alina Szapocznikow radically reconceptualized sculpture as an imprint not only of memory but of her own body. This title offers a comprehensive overview of this important artists work.

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A collection of watercolour drawings of plants. It presents the paintings of a selection of the native and cultivated flora of Ireland. It describes the history of plant collecting and horticulture by the Irish since earliest times. It offers notes on the individual plants.

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Published to coincide with the Royal School of Needleworks 150th anniversary, this book covers the remarkable history of the RSN from inception to the present day.

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Andy Warhol's 1950s hand-drawn books, created during his pre-fame years, are much-coveted jewels in the Pop art master's crown. This XL volume contains meticulous reprints of all seven books. Completed with introductions contextualizing his life alongside his unique creations, this edition offers an unparalleled glimpse of Warhol's budding genius.

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Learn how to draw animals in 10 easy steps!

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Selected for its visual impact and ease of use, this outstanding collection of wood engravings presents over 1,000 species of animals in extremely lifelike poses. Includes mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, insects, and other invertebrates.

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Art as Jewellery is a visually stunning guide to jewellery made by the titans of twentieth and twenty-first century art. From Salvador Dal, Man Ray, Alexander Calder and Pablo Picasso, through to Anish Kapoor, Damien Hirst and Grayson Perry, the great figures of modern art have all dabbled in jewellery.