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Everything, Beautiful

A Guide to Finding Hidden Beauty in the World

by Ella Frances Sanders ...

From the New York Times bestselling author of Eating the Sun and Lost in Translation, a gorgeously illustrated love letter to everything that is beautiful, and a manifesto for those who are struggling to remember or recognize what beauty isPeople are increasingly baffled as to what they can call beautiful, what they should call beautiful, and whether or not they are able to apply beautiful to ... Read more

$12.99 CAD

From the New York Times bestselling author of Eating the Sun and Lost in Translation, a gorgeously illustrated love letter to everything that is beautiful, and a manifesto for those who are struggling to remember or recognize what beauty isPeople are increasingly baffled as to what they can call beautiful, what they should call beautiful, and whether or not they are able to apply beautiful to
... Read more
London Sketchbook

by Jason Brooks ...

This follow-up to Jason Brooks's highly successful Paris Sketchbook is a stunning gift book that brings the big smoke to life through beautiful imagery.From the West End to the Square Mile and from Liberty to hipster hang-outs, Brooks explores modern-day London through his unique visual repertoire that unites high fashion, fine art, and traveler's sketches made on the fly. Although best known for ... Read more

$6.99 CAD

This follow-up to Jason Brooks's highly successful Paris Sketchbook is a stunning gift book that brings the big smoke to life through beautiful imagery.From the West End to the Square Mile and from Liberty to hipster hang-outs, Brooks explores modern-day London through his unique visual repertoire that unites high fashion, fine art, and traveler's sketches made on the fly. Although best known for
... Read more
The Anime Chef Cookbook

75 Iconic Dishes from Your Favorite Anime

by Nadine Estero ...

Bring your favorite anime foods to life with 75 recipes—from traditional Japanese favorites to inventive recreations—that are easy to make, fun, and delicious.Food plays an important role in anime, whether it is briefly shown in a slice-of-life scene or the entire plotline of an episode or even a series, and popular anime food creator Nadine Estero (@issagrill) has perfectly captured these ... Read more

$23.75 CAD

Bring your favorite anime foods to life with 75 recipes—from traditional Japanese favorites to inventive recreations—that are easy to make, fun, and delicious.Food plays an important role in anime, whether it is briefly shown in a slice-of-life scene or the entire plotline of an episode or even a series, and popular anime food creator Nadine Estero (@issagrill) has perfectly captured these
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Drawing Digital

The complete guide for learning to draw & paint on your iPad

by Lisa Bardot ...

Learn how to draw digitally and get the most use out of your tablet with this book full of helpful tips, creative inspiration, and 12 step-by-step drawing and painting projects.In Drawing Digital, artist and teacher Lisa Bardot, the expert behind @Bardot Brush, introduces the art of digital drawing. Using your tablet and Procreate, or another favorite drawing app, you can leave behind your pencil ... Read more

$23.75 CAD

Learn how to draw digitally and get the most use out of your tablet with this book full of helpful tips, creative inspiration, and 12 step-by-step drawing and painting projects.In Drawing Digital, artist and teacher Lisa Bardot, the expert behind @Bardot Brush, introduces the art of digital drawing. Using your tablet and Procreate, or another favorite drawing app, you can leave behind your pencil
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Draw 50 Animal 'Toons

The Step-by-Step Way to Draw Dogs, Cats, Birds, Fish, and Many, Many More

by Lee J. Ames, Bob Singer ...

Series series Draw 50
Draw 50 Animal ‘Toons shows aspiring artists how to draw with ease by following simple, step-by-step instructions. Acclaimed author Lee J. Ames helps you bring to life a skateboarding crocodile, a funky monkey, and a juggling seal. Also included are dinosaurs, flamingos, squirrels, gorillas, and a whole spectrum of fun-loving animals.Lee J. Ames’s drawing method has proven successful for children ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

Draw 50 Animal ‘Toons shows aspiring artists how to draw with ease by following simple, step-by-step instructions. Acclaimed author Lee J. Ames helps you bring to life a skateboarding crocodile, a funky monkey, and a juggling seal. Also included are dinosaurs, flamingos, squirrels, gorillas, and a whole spectrum of fun-loving animals.Lee J. Ames’s drawing method has proven successful for children
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Graphic Design Theory

Readings from the Field

Edited by Helen Armstrong ...

Graphic Design Theory is organized in three sections: "Creating the Field" traces the evolution of graphic design over the course of the early 1900s, including influential avant-garde ideas of futurism, constructivism, and the Bauhaus; "Building on Success" covers the mid- to late twentieth century and considers the International Style, modernism, and postmodernism; and "Mapping the Future" opens ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

Graphic Design Theory is organized in three sections: "Creating the Field" traces the evolution of graphic design over the course of the early 1900s, including influential avant-garde ideas of futurism, constructivism, and the Bauhaus; "Building on Success" covers the mid- to late twentieth century and considers the International Style, modernism, and postmodernism; and "Mapping the Future" opens
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Principles of Logo Design

A Practical Guide to Creating Effective Signs, Symbols, and Icons

by George Bokhua ...

Learn to design simple, powerful, and timeless logos.*Winner of the 2022 American Graphic Design Award for Book Design from Graphic Design USA*When you think of a brand, often the first thing that comes to mind is the logo, the visual representation of that product, place, thing, or business. The power of simplicity for these marks can never be underestimated—a logo that comprises simple shapes ... Read more

$35.99 CAD

Learn to design simple, powerful, and timeless logos.*Winner of the 2022 American Graphic Design Award for Book Design from Graphic Design USA*When you think of a brand, often the first thing that comes to mind is the logo, the visual representation of that product, place, thing, or business. The power of simplicity for these marks can never be underestimated—a logo that comprises simple shapes
... Read more
A Brief History of Manga

by Helen McCarthy ...

Manga is more than a genre in the comics field: it is a vital creative medium in its own right, with hundreds of millions of readers worldwide, a host of graphic styles, and a rich history now spanning seven decades.Now for the first time, that history is told by an award-winning expert in the field. Covering topics from Akira to Mazinger Z, this book is fully illustrated throughout, and photos of ... Read more

$0.99 CAD

Manga is more than a genre in the comics field: it is a vital creative medium in its own right, with hundreds of millions of readers worldwide, a host of graphic styles, and a rich history now spanning seven decades.Now for the first time, that history is told by an award-winning expert in the field. Covering topics from Akira to Mazinger Z, this book is fully illustrated throughout, and photos of
... Read more
A Portrait of Bowie

A tribute to Bowie by his artistic collaborators and contemporaries

by Brian Hiatt ...

HIS LIFE WAS A WORK OF ARTNow, artists and musicians who worked with David Bowie during his lifetime - or who were his contemporaries - pay tribute to the icon through their own words on what it was like to work in collaboration with a man whose fluid artistic genius repeatedly broke boundaries, right up until his death. Alongside these text tributes are 40 stunning illustrative and photographic ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

HIS LIFE WAS A WORK OF ARTNow, artists and musicians who worked with David Bowie during his lifetime - or who were his contemporaries - pay tribute to the icon through their own words on what it was like to work in collaboration with a man whose fluid artistic genius repeatedly broke boundaries, right up until his death. Alongside these text tributes are 40 stunning illustrative and photographic
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Dreamy Anime Hair

30+ Cute & Easy Styles from the World's Most Beloved Anime Characters

by Mei Yan ...

Channel your favorite anime and manga characters through over 30 real-life, cosplay-inspired hairstyles—just follow the photo-illustrated step-by-step instructions.Dreamy Anime Hair is an easy-to-follow guide for everyone, from the most dedicated cosplayer to your everyday anime fan. This book includes a list of tools and basic techniques that will help you build your perfect look, and each ... Read more

$23.75 CAD

Channel your favorite anime and manga characters through over 30 real-life, cosplay-inspired hairstyles—just follow the photo-illustrated step-by-step instructions.Dreamy Anime Hair is an easy-to-follow guide for everyone, from the most dedicated cosplayer to your everyday anime fan. This book includes a list of tools and basic techniques that will help you build your perfect look, and each
... Read more
Anime Art Class

A Complete Course in Drawing Manga Cuties

by Yoai ...

Series series Cute and Cuddly Art
Learn to draw the****popular Japanese style of anime and manga like a pro with renowned Instagram artist Yoai in this follow-up to her best-selling Chibi Art Class.In Anime Art Class, you will learn how to draw Yoai’s signature cute characters, from their bodies and facial features, including their dreamy eyes, to trendy clothes and accessories and fun hair.<... ... Read more

$20.87 CAD

Learn to draw the****popular Japanese style of anime and manga like a pro with renowned Instagram artist Yoai in this follow-up to her best-selling Chibi Art Class.In Anime Art Class, you will learn how to draw Yoai’s signature cute characters, from their bodies and facial features, including their dreamy eyes, to trendy clothes and accessories and fun hair.<...
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Picture This

How Pictures Work

Molly Bang's brilliant, insightful, and accessible treatise is now revised and expanded for its 25th anniversary. Bang's powerful ideas—about how the visual composition of images works to engage the emotions, and how the elements of an artwork can give it the power to tell a story—remain unparalleled in their simplicity and genius. Why are diagonals dramatic? Why are curves calming? Why does red ... Read more

$16.55 CAD

Molly Bang's brilliant, insightful, and accessible treatise is now revised and expanded for its 25th anniversary. Bang's powerful ideas—about how the visual composition of images works to engage the emotions, and how the elements of an artwork can give it the power to tell a story—remain unparalleled in their simplicity and genius. Why are diagonals dramatic? Why are curves calming? Why does red
... Read more
The Resurrectionist

The Lost Work of Dr. Spencer Black

by E. B. Hudspeth ...

Philadelphia, the late 1870s. A city of gas lamps, cobblestone streets, and horse-drawn carriages—and home to the controversial surgeon Dr. Spencer Black. The son of a grave robber, young Dr. Black studies at Philadelphia’s esteemed Academy of Medicine, where he develops an unconventional hypothesis: What if the world’s most celebrated mythological beasts—mermaids, minotaurs, and satyrs—were in ... Read more

$13.67 CAD

Philadelphia, the late 1870s. A city of gas lamps, cobblestone streets, and horse-drawn carriages—and home to the controversial surgeon Dr. Spencer Black. The son of a grave robber, young Dr. Black studies at Philadelphia’s esteemed Academy of Medicine, where he develops an unconventional hypothesis: What if the world’s most celebrated mythological beasts—mermaids, minotaurs, and satyrs—were in
... Read more
How to Draw Digital Manga and Anime

Professional techniques for creating your own digital manga and anime, with over 35 exercises and projects shown in 400 step-by-step illustrations and photographs

by Tim Seelig, Yishan Li, Rik Nicol ...

Manga, the famous Japanese art form, has advanced into a cutting-edge drawing style that takes advantage of the latest digital technologies and innovations. Computer programs such as Adobe Photoshop and Corel Painter now allow manga artists to create digital artworks, as well as live-action animation in the style known as anime. With more than 400 images, including step-by-step sequences and ... Read more

$2.69 CAD

Manga, the famous Japanese art form, has advanced into a cutting-edge drawing style that takes advantage of the latest digital technologies and innovations. Computer programs such as Adobe Photoshop and Corel Painter now allow manga artists to create digital artworks, as well as live-action animation in the style known as anime. With more than 400 images, including step-by-step sequences and
... Read more
Deux en une

Equité en Sciences

by Kat-chan ...

Series series Equité en Sciences
Dans ce manga aux allures de fantasy, Kat-chan et la Docteure chirurgienne Natacha Kadklub s'associent pour encourager les femmes à se faire confiance car elles ont autant de chances de réussir que les hommes.Jeune interne, Nohr travaille au service des urgences pour devenir médecin généraliste. Dans cet environnement compétitif, sa combativité et sa motivation ont été mises à rude épreuve. « Ce n ... Read more

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Dans ce manga aux allures de fantasy, Kat-chan et la Docteure chirurgienne Natacha Kadklub s'associent pour encourager les femmes à se faire confiance car elles ont autant de chances de réussir que les hommes.Jeune interne, Nohr travaille au service des urgences pour devenir médecin généraliste. Dans cet environnement compétitif, sa combativité et sa motivation ont été mises à rude épreuve. « Ce n
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Plafond de verre

Equité en Sciences

by Emilie Tosello ...

Series series Equité en Sciences
Fruit d'une collaboration entre la docteure Olga Markova, biophysicienne, et la mangaka Emilie Tosello, Plafond de verre raconte la difficile évolution des femmes scientifiques dans un monde dominé par les hommes.« Merci, au revoir... » , Meredith n’a pas pu répondre autrement, lorsque, à l’autre bout du fil, on lui annonçait qu’elle n’avait pas obtenu le poste qu’elle souhaitait. « Chef d’équipe ... Read more

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Fruit d'une collaboration entre la docteure Olga Markova, biophysicienne, et la mangaka Emilie Tosello, Plafond de verre raconte la difficile évolution des femmes scientifiques dans un monde dominé par les hommes.« Merci, au revoir... » , Meredith n’a pas pu répondre autrement, lorsque, à l’autre bout du fil, on lui annonçait qu’elle n’avait pas obtenu le poste qu’elle souhaitait. « Chef d’équipe
... Read more
The Kingdom of Prep

The Inside Story of the Rise and (Near) Fall of J.Crew

by Maggie Bullock ...

**One of Vogue's most anticipated books of 2023.A quintessentially American fashion narrative about the rise and fall of the first lifestyle brand, J.Crew, and what the company’s fate means for the shifting landscape of the retail industry.Once upon a time, a no-frills J.Crew rollneck sweater held an almost mystical power—or at least it felt that way. The story of J.Crew is the story of the ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

**One of Vogue's most anticipated books of 2023.A quintessentially American fashion narrative about the rise and fall of the first lifestyle brand, J.Crew, and what the company’s fate means for the shifting landscape of the retail industry.Once upon a time, a no-frills J.Crew rollneck sweater held an almost mystical power—or at least it felt that way. The story of J.Crew is the story of the
... Read more
Erotic Comics

A Graphic History, Vol 1 (PB)

by Tim Pilcher, Aline Kominsky Crumb, Gene Kannenberg Jr ...

Crammed full of exquisite art from around the world, with fascinating background stories about the artists, editors and publishers, Erotic Comics: A Graphic History examines how this much maligned artform developed into a publishing phenomenon that spans the globe. Volume 1 delves deep into comic history, from the bawdy English cartoons of the 17th century, through the magazines impacted by the ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

Crammed full of exquisite art from around the world, with fascinating background stories about the artists, editors and publishers, Erotic Comics: A Graphic History examines how this much maligned artform developed into a publishing phenomenon that spans the globe. Volume 1 delves deep into comic history, from the bawdy English cartoons of the 17th century, through the magazines impacted by the
... Read more
Synapse

Programme "Modern Love"

by Kara 7, Amandine Bolifraud, Dre. Céline Bonnaire ...

Series series Programme "Modern Love"
Ce manga a été réalisé en collaboration avec la Dre Céline Bonnaire (Université de Paris/ Croix-Rouge Française). Synapse est une console de jeux nouvelle génération, spécialisée dans le virtuel. Pour fuir la pression sociale qui l’entoure, Reik trouve refuge au sein de sa Battle Royale favorite. Mais un bug informatique va transformer le refuge en piège... Reik saura-t-il revenir vers le chemin ... Read more

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Ce manga a été réalisé en collaboration avec la Dre Céline Bonnaire (Université de Paris/ Croix-Rouge Française). Synapse est une console de jeux nouvelle génération, spécialisée dans le virtuel. Pour fuir la pression sociale qui l’entoure, Reik trouve refuge au sein de sa Battle Royale favorite. Mais un bug informatique va transformer le refuge en piège... Reik saura-t-il revenir vers le chemin
... Read more
The Dress Doctor

Prescriptions for Style, From A to Z

by Edith Head ...

Edith Head was perhaps the most famous Hollywood costume designer of all time. Long before Rachel Zoe, Andrea Leibermann, Estee Stanley, and Nicole Chavez were styling Hollywood celebrities, eight-time Oscar Award-winning Edith Head was the sartorial sensation behind the silver screen’s most high-profile stars and starlets. The Dress Doctor, adapted from her 1959 autobiography and enhanced with ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

Edith Head was perhaps the most famous Hollywood costume designer of all time. Long before Rachel Zoe, Andrea Leibermann, Estee Stanley, and Nicole Chavez were styling Hollywood celebrities, eight-time Oscar Award-winning Edith Head was the sartorial sensation behind the silver screen’s most high-profile stars and starlets. The Dress Doctor, adapted from her 1959 autobiography and enhanced with
... Read more
Stan Lee and the Rise and Fall of the American Comic Book

by Jordan Raphael, Tom Spurgeon ...

Based on interviews with Stan Lee and dozens of his colleagues and contemporaries, as well as extensive archival research, this book provides a professional history, an appreciation, and a critical exploration of the face of Marvel Comics. Recognized as a dazzling writer, a skilled editor, a relentless self-promoter, a credit hog, and a huckster, Stan Lee rose from his humble beginnings to ride ... Read more

$17.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Based on interviews with Stan Lee and dozens of his colleagues and contemporaries, as well as extensive archival research, this book provides a professional history, an appreciation, and a critical exploration of the face of Marvel Comics. Recognized as a dazzling writer, a skilled editor, a relentless self-promoter, a credit hog, and a huckster, Stan Lee rose from his humble beginnings to ride
... Read more
Post-me

Programme "Modern Love"

by Dark Honi, Loren Durand, Dr. Jérémie Salvadéro ...

Series series Programme "Modern Love"
Ce manga a été réalisé en collaboration avec le Dr Jérémie Salvadero. Dans un monde connecté H24, un professeur, admiré de ses élèves, dispense ses leçons de vie via les réseaux sociaux. Mais lorsque les propos dérapent et que Paul devient la cible d’insultes de la part de ses camarades, les rumeurs se propagent et s’amplifient à la vitesse d’un simple clic sur « Poster »... Avec Post-me, DarkHoni ... Read more

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Ce manga a été réalisé en collaboration avec le Dr Jérémie Salvadero. Dans un monde connecté H24, un professeur, admiré de ses élèves, dispense ses leçons de vie via les réseaux sociaux. Mais lorsque les propos dérapent et que Paul devient la cible d’insultes de la part de ses camarades, les rumeurs se propagent et s’amplifient à la vitesse d’un simple clic sur « Poster »... Avec Post-me, DarkHoni
... Read more
Children's Picturebooks Second Edition

The Art of Visual Storytelling

by Martin Salisbury, Morag Styles ...

Children’s picturebooks are the very first books we encounter and play a major role in introducing us to both art and language. But what does it take to create a successful picturebook for children? This revised edition of a bestselling title carries invaluable insight into a highly productive, dynamic sector of the publishing world. Featuring interviews with leading illustrators and publishers ... Read more

$7.99 CAD

Children’s picturebooks are the very first books we encounter and play a major role in introducing us to both art and language. But what does it take to create a successful picturebook for children? This revised edition of a bestselling title carries invaluable insight into a highly productive, dynamic sector of the publishing world. Featuring interviews with leading illustrators and publishers
... Read more
How to Draw Fantasy Art

Create Amazing Fantasy Characters

by Steve Beaumont ...

Based on the popular class taught by professional artist Steve Beaumont, this book presents actual class tutorials as step-by-step exercises, combined with insider tips used by professionals. Projects are broken down into easy-to-follow steps so that artists can follow precise techniques and achieve impressive results. Taking the human form as its central theme, the book looks at some wild and ... Read more

$6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Based on the popular class taught by professional artist Steve Beaumont, this book presents actual class tutorials as step-by-step exercises, combined with insider tips used by professionals. Projects are broken down into easy-to-follow steps so that artists can follow precise techniques and achieve impressive results. Taking the human form as its central theme, the book looks at some wild and
... Read more

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