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Artful Dodgers

Fraud & Foolishness in the Art Market

by Bernard Ewell ...

Who really knows how the art market works?Here, for the first time, art detective, veteran appraiser and international art expert Bernard Ewell opens the door and gives you a tour of the worlds most unregulated market, one unlike any other which does not even follow the rules of modern economics. There are actually two art markets, with one operating as if it was the other, while both depend on ... Read more

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Who really knows how the art market works?Here, for the first time, art detective, veteran appraiser and international art expert Bernard Ewell opens the door and gives you a tour of the worlds most unregulated market, one unlike any other which does not even follow the rules of modern economics. There are actually two art markets, with one operating as if it was the other, while both depend on
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The Intrepid Art Collector

The Beginner's Guide to Finding, Buying, and Appreciating Art on a Budget

by Lisa Hunter ...

Ready to upgrade your artwork from framed Monet posters but intimidated by what you see in galleries?In The Intrepid Art Collector, Lisa Hunter shows you how to start a fine art collection without spending a fortune. This accessible, jargon-free resource contains up-to-date information on the most popular original art—everything from photography and posters to African art and animation—including ... Read more

$14.99 USD

Ready to upgrade your artwork from framed Monet posters but intimidated by what you see in galleries?In The Intrepid Art Collector, Lisa Hunter shows you how to start a fine art collection without spending a fortune. This accessible, jargon-free resource contains up-to-date information on the most popular original art—everything from photography and posters to African art and animation—including
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Terrible Maps

Hilarious Maps for a Ridiculous World

by Michael Howe ...

The joys of the world, one terrible map at a time – this is the ultimate gift book for the budding geographer or anyone who wants to have a laugh.Ever wondered about the average jean colour across the United States? Or what ‘pedestrians’ look like in Denmark? What unites Brokenwind, Upton Snodsbury and Crackpot? And have you ever tried to take a train in Antarctica? Well Terrible Maps is the book ... Read more

$12.99 USD

The joys of the world, one terrible map at a time – this is the ultimate gift book for the budding geographer or anyone who wants to have a laugh.Ever wondered about the average jean colour across the United States? Or what ‘pedestrians’ look like in Denmark? What unites Brokenwind, Upton Snodsbury and Crackpot? And have you ever tried to take a train in Antarctica? Well Terrible Maps is the book
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Il Dio dei nostri padri

Il grande romanzo della Bibbia

by Aldo Cazzullo ...

I nostri padri erano convinti di vivere sotto l’occhio di Dio: la sua esistenza era certa come quella del sole che sorge e tramonta. Oggi abbiamo smesso di crederci, o anche solo di pensarci. E la Bibbia nessuno la legge più. Invece la Bibbia è un libro meraviglioso. Che si può leggere anche come un grande romanzo. L’autobiografia di Dio.Aldo Cazzullo fa con la Bibbia quel che aveva fatto con ... Read more

$12.99 USD

I nostri padri erano convinti di vivere sotto l’occhio di Dio: la sua esistenza era certa come quella del sole che sorge e tramonta. Oggi abbiamo smesso di crederci, o anche solo di pensarci. E la Bibbia nessuno la legge più. Invece la Bibbia è un libro meraviglioso. Che si può leggere anche come un grande romanzo. L’autobiografia di Dio.Aldo Cazzullo fa con la Bibbia quel che aveva fatto con
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How To Draw Shojo Manga

Your Step By Step Guide To Drawing Shojo Manga - Volume 1

by HowExpert, Christy Peraja ...

How to Draw Shojo Manga (Volume 1) by Christy Peraja is a step-by-step practical drawing course that will guide you in learning how to draw girl manga characters in a quick and easy way.This book has detailed step-by-step guidelines in drawing girl manga characters and a many helpful tips and tutorials.Become a better manga artist by getting this easy step-by-step tutorial and check out different ... Read more

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How to Draw Shojo Manga (Volume 1) by Christy Peraja is a step-by-step practical drawing course that will guide you in learning how to draw girl manga characters in a quick and easy way.This book has detailed step-by-step guidelines in drawing girl manga characters and a many helpful tips and tutorials.Become a better manga artist by getting this easy step-by-step tutorial and check out different
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How To Draw Fornite

Fornite How To Draw - Most Popular Skins, Characters, Gun, Learn How To Draw in Easy Step and Color Full Skin

by STEPAN AYVAZYAN ...

Series series How To Draw Fornite
Please Check Your Bonus Content ( Printable PDF of the Drawing Guide ) At The End Of The BookFornite How To Draw - Most Popular Skins, Characters, Gun, Learn How To Draw in Easy Step and Color Full Skin ... Read more

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Please Check Your Bonus Content ( Printable PDF of the Drawing Guide ) At The End Of The BookFornite How To Draw - Most Popular Skins, Characters, Gun, Learn How To Draw in Easy Step and Color Full Skin
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A Treatise on Hat-Making and Felting

Including a Full Exposition of the Singular Properties of Fur, Wool, and Hair

by John Stuart Thomson ...

Example in this ebookTREATISE ON HAT-MAKING AND FELTING.It is conceded as an axiom, that theory and practice, in the pursuit of any object, are in their natures essentially different and distinct. But at the same time they long for a mutual understanding each to confirm the assertions of the other, the consummation of all practical results being the mutual embrace and perfect reconciliation of ... Read more

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Example in this ebookTREATISE ON HAT-MAKING AND FELTING.It is conceded as an axiom, that theory and practice, in the pursuit of any object, are in their natures essentially different and distinct. But at the same time they long for a mutual understanding each to confirm the assertions of the other, the consummation of all practical results being the mutual embrace and perfect reconciliation of
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Українське гончарство

Кераміка Гуцульщини та Покуття

by Natalka Voznyak ...

Кераміка гуцулів та покутян вражає творчими знахідками, декоративними рішеннями та композиційними ідеями. Про її красу і самобутність написано чимало книжок. Однак, лише побачивши одні з найкращих її зразків, можна по-справжньому відчути духовну глибину народної культури. Книга-альбом призначена для широкого кола шанувальників українського народного мистецтва. Містить короткий огляд розвитку та ... Read more

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Кераміка гуцулів та покутян вражає творчими знахідками, декоративними рішеннями та композиційними ідеями. Про її красу і самобутність написано чимало книжок. Однак, лише побачивши одні з найкращих її зразків, можна по-справжньому відчути духовну глибину народної культури. Книга-альбом призначена для широкого кола шанувальників українського народного мистецтва. Містить короткий огляд розвитку та
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Life Of Things & Objects

by STONE EDWARD ...

The dream is an absolutely common and absolutely upsetting phenomenon, which never ceases to leave us perplexed to the point of making us suppose that some extraneous power is transferring us to another dimension. As if attracted by a special force of gravity, however, we are cyclically led back from another space and from another time to the order and continuity of daily life and from the loss of ... Read more

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The dream is an absolutely common and absolutely upsetting phenomenon, which never ceases to leave us perplexed to the point of making us suppose that some extraneous power is transferring us to another dimension. As if attracted by a special force of gravity, however, we are cyclically led back from another space and from another time to the order and continuity of daily life and from the loss of
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The Great Wall in 50 Objects

by William Lindesay ...

The culmination of a lifetime's field work and research, William Lindesay selects fifty artefacts from around the world to tell the story of the Great Wall from the 2nd century BC to the late-20th century. Abraham Ortelius' pioneering world atlas, the unexpected origins of wolf smoke, the proliferation of the blunderbuss in the fifteenth century Great Wall theatre of war, even Kafka's classic ... Read more

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The culmination of a lifetime's field work and research, William Lindesay selects fifty artefacts from around the world to tell the story of the Great Wall from the 2nd century BC to the late-20th century. Abraham Ortelius' pioneering world atlas, the unexpected origins of wolf smoke, the proliferation of the blunderbuss in the fifteenth century Great Wall theatre of war, even Kafka's classic
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I Move My Hand But The Pen Writes It Down

by Randall M. Rueff ...

I Move My Hand But The Pen Writes It Down Created by Randall M. Rueff - K9RMR 9-17-2020 A.D. ... Read more

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I Move My Hand But The Pen Writes It Down Created by Randall M. Rueff - K9RMR 9-17-2020 A.D.
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La Sculpture florentine avant Michel-Ange

by Henri Delaborde ...

« Il y a peu d’années encore, l’histoire de la sculpture en Italie à partir du moyen âge se résumait, pour la plupart d’entre nous, dans les souvenirs de la vie d’un homme et dans les quinze ou vingt chefs-d’œuvre que cette vie nous a légués. Le grand nom de Michel-Ange nous apparaissait comme celui d’un messie de l’art et d’un messie sans précurseurs. De même que, vers la fin du dernier siècle, ... Read more

$3.78 USD

« Il y a peu d’années encore, l’histoire de la sculpture en Italie à partir du moyen âge se résumait, pour la plupart d’entre nous, dans les souvenirs de la vie d’un homme et dans les quinze ou vingt chefs-d’œuvre que cette vie nous a légués. Le grand nom de Michel-Ange nous apparaissait comme celui d’un messie de l’art et d’un messie sans précurseurs. De même que, vers la fin du dernier siècle,
... Read more
AIMO DESTINO QUANTICO VOLUME 1 - Lo scorrere del tempo è come un fluido

by Fabrizio Minafra ...

Iniziamo a conoscere Aimo Rogers e il suo incredibile viaggio in un territorio sconosciuto al di la' del tempo e dello spazio...Aimo Rogers è un brillante studente di fisica. E' tormentato da frequenti incubi a occhi aperti...Un fututo terribile che riguarda tutti noi...La chiave per scoprire cosa gli stia accdendo è rinchiusa nel passato,nel presente o nel fututo?i viaggi nel tempo potrebbero ... Read more

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Iniziamo a conoscere Aimo Rogers e il suo incredibile viaggio in un territorio sconosciuto al di la' del tempo e dello spazio...Aimo Rogers è un brillante studente di fisica. E' tormentato da frequenti incubi a occhi aperti...Un fututo terribile che riguarda tutti noi...La chiave per scoprire cosa gli stia accdendo è rinchiusa nel passato,nel presente o nel fututo?i viaggi nel tempo potrebbero
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Il teorema del De Niro

by Stefano Falotico ...

Robert De Niro, mito vivente incontestato, immarcescibile nome altisonante della settima arte pregiata, leggendaria figura intoccabile e mostro sacro impareggiabile dall'istrionica, variopinta, perfino flamboyant, versatilità delle più camaleontiche e impressionanti. La cui strepitosa carriera sfolgorante, sin dagli esordi, fu ed è mirabolante, malgrado talvolta afasica e altalenante, specialmente ... Read more

$4.99 USD

Robert De Niro, mito vivente incontestato, immarcescibile nome altisonante della settima arte pregiata, leggendaria figura intoccabile e mostro sacro impareggiabile dall'istrionica, variopinta, perfino flamboyant, versatilità delle più camaleontiche e impressionanti. La cui strepitosa carriera sfolgorante, sin dagli esordi, fu ed è mirabolante, malgrado talvolta afasica e altalenante, specialmente
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A Vibrant Voyage from China 異想中國（Bilingual Edition 中英雙語）

Pith Paintings at the Chinese University of Hong Kong Library 香港中文大學圖書館藏通草紙畫

Edited by Li Lai Fong, 李麗芳, 程美寶, Ching May Bo ...

西方人眼中的清代中國神祕而綺麗，從珠江河上華美的畫舫到婦女裹著的三寸金蓮，凡此種種都引發西方人極大的好奇心。這些對中國的異想，造就了外銷畫的商機。採用西方繪畫技法的通草紙畫盛行於十九世紀晚清時期的廣州，由於繪畫內容充滿中國風情丶價格便宜且方便攜帶，而成為留駐口岸的歐美商人丶收藏者丶水手等人士極受歡迎的紀念品。小小的通草紙畫，既有助縮小中西之間彼此理解的差距，同時也反映了西方人對這片異域的一種浪漫想像。本圖冊展示了香港中文大學圖書館所收藏丶繪製於十九世紀廣州的通草紙畫，呈現出一幅幅生動的昔日生活場景。飄洋近兩個世紀後，這些既美麗又脆弱的「明信片」再次回到它的產地。儘管物換星移，然而中國百年前豐富的民生面貌透過薄薄的通草紙畫得以留存下來，在我們面前仍然絢爛繽紛。The Qing Dynasty of China was perceived as mysterious and beautiful ... Read more

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西方人眼中的清代中國神祕而綺麗，從珠江河上華美的畫舫到婦女裹著的三寸金蓮，凡此種種都引發西方人極大的好奇心。這些對中國的異想，造就了外銷畫的商機。採用西方繪畫技法的通草紙畫盛行於十九世紀晚清時期的廣州，由於繪畫內容充滿中國風情丶價格便宜且方便攜帶，而成為留駐口岸的歐美商人丶收藏者丶水手等人士極受歡迎的紀念品。小小的通草紙畫，既有助縮小中西之間彼此理解的差距，同時也反映了西方人對這片異域的一種浪漫想像。本圖冊展示了香港中文大學圖書館所收藏丶繪製於十九世紀廣州的通草紙畫，呈現出一幅幅生動的昔日生活場景。飄洋近兩個世紀後，這些既美麗又脆弱的「明信片」再次回到它的產地。儘管物換星移，然而中國百年前豐富的民生面貌透過薄薄的通草紙畫得以留存下來，在我們面前仍然絢爛繽紛。The Qing Dynasty of China was perceived as mysterious and beautiful
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The Emperor Chenghua Unique Holy Grail Humpty Dumpty with Chicken Dancing Motif.

One, #1

by Rickson Giauw ...

Series Book 1 - One
"The Emperor Chenghua Unique Holy Grail Humpty Dumpty with Chicken Dancing Motif". Important elements: Historical significance – Chenghua emperor period (1465–1487)Uniqueness – Rare "Holy Grail" Humpty Dumpty cupMotif details – Chicken dancing Doucai decorationScholarly focus – Non-destructive analysis, conservation, and technical examinationCollector value – Auc... ... Read more

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"The Emperor Chenghua Unique Holy Grail Humpty Dumpty with Chicken Dancing Motif". Important elements: Historical significance – Chenghua emperor period (1465–1487)Uniqueness – Rare "Holy Grail" Humpty Dumpty cupMotif details – Chicken dancing Doucai decorationScholarly focus – Non-destructive analysis, conservation, and technical examinationCollector value – Auc...
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Exile Architect: A Testament from the Furnace

by Jonathan Olvera ...

Exile Architect: A Testament from the Furnace is a visionary memoir that fuses autobiography, spiritual testimony, and philosophical inquiry into a record of transformation forged in isolation and labor. Written from the interior of a personal and political exile, Jonathan Olvera reflects on his passage through the "furnace"—a place of testing, sacrifice, and revelation.In this work, Olvera traces ... Read more

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Exile Architect: A Testament from the Furnace is a visionary memoir that fuses autobiography, spiritual testimony, and philosophical inquiry into a record of transformation forged in isolation and labor. Written from the interior of a personal and political exile, Jonathan Olvera reflects on his passage through the "furnace"—a place of testing, sacrifice, and revelation.In this work, Olvera traces
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Claude Monet, A Biography: The Visionary Behind Impressionism

by Ellis Aldermont ...

Discover the life of the father of Impressionism: Explore Claude Monet's incredible journey from a rebellious young artist to the creative force behind one of the most influential art movements in history.Immerse yourself in Monet's world: Follow his path from the salons of Paris to the serene gardens of Giverny, where he painted his most iconic masterpieces like Water Lilies and Impression, ... Read more

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Discover the life of the father of Impressionism: Explore Claude Monet's incredible journey from a rebellious young artist to the creative force behind one of the most influential art movements in history.Immerse yourself in Monet's world: Follow his path from the salons of Paris to the serene gardens of Giverny, where he painted his most iconic masterpieces like Water Lilies and Impression,
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Candle Making from Start to Finish

by Shane Thompson ...

Uncover the enchanting world of candle making with our comprehensive ebook. Whether you're a novice looking to start a rewarding hobby or an experienced crafter seeking to refine your skills, this guide has something for everyone. Explore the fundamental tools and materials, discover a multitude of candle types and styles, and learn the step-by-step techniques to craft exquisite candles. Dive into ... Read more

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Uncover the enchanting world of candle making with our comprehensive ebook. Whether you're a novice looking to start a rewarding hobby or an experienced crafter seeking to refine your skills, this guide has something for everyone. Explore the fundamental tools and materials, discover a multitude of candle types and styles, and learn the step-by-step techniques to craft exquisite candles. Dive into
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Christmas Nativities Malaga

Christmas Nativities, #2

by Cristina Berna, Eric Thomsen ...

Series Book 2 - Christmas Nativities
One of the wonderful traditions of Christmas is the Nativity. But you don't have to be Christian or a regular church-goer to love these wonderful displays. The creativity and artistry speaks to all children and to the child in us all.Nativity is a scene from the stories of the birth of Jesus. They are in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. With inspiration in these stories you use either figurines or ... Read more

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One of the wonderful traditions of Christmas is the Nativity. But you don't have to be Christian or a regular church-goer to love these wonderful displays. The creativity and artistry speaks to all children and to the child in us all.Nativity is a scene from the stories of the birth of Jesus. They are in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. With inspiration in these stories you use either figurines or
... Read more
沂源栖真观壁画保护与研究

by 苏琪 ...

本书从沂源栖真观壁画的制成材料、制作工艺切入其病害表现特征、病害形成机理、保护修复材料和工艺遴选研究，结合栖真观壁画的病害综合特征，探索适宜栖真观壁画的病害预防和治理方案、材料和工艺，提出并实践了适宜于栖真观壁画的保护方法和措施。 ... Read more

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本书从沂源栖真观壁画的制成材料、制作工艺切入其病害表现特征、病害形成机理、保护修复材料和工艺遴选研究，结合栖真观壁画的病害综合特征，探索适宜栖真观壁画的病害预防和治理方案、材料和工艺，提出并实践了适宜于栖真观壁画的保护方法和措施。
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Handbook of Wool Knitting and Crochet

by Anonymous ...

Handbook of Wool Knitting and Crochet is a comprehensive guide originally published in the early 20th century, designed to instruct both beginners and experienced crafters in the art of knitting and crochet using wool. This classic manual offers a wealth of practical information, including detailed instructions, clear patterns, and helpful illustrations that cover a wide range of techniques and ... Read more

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Handbook of Wool Knitting and Crochet is a comprehensive guide originally published in the early 20th century, designed to instruct both beginners and experienced crafters in the art of knitting and crochet using wool. This classic manual offers a wealth of practical information, including detailed instructions, clear patterns, and helpful illustrations that cover a wide range of techniques and
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Mosaici minuti romani. Collezione Savelli

tabacchiere, tavoli, placche, gioielli, fermacarte

by Maria Grazia Branchetti, AA. VV. ...

La collezione di mosaici minuti Savelli, con le sue oltre trecento opere rappresentative di un arco produttivo che parte dall’ultimo quarto del Settecento per arrivare alla fine dell’Ottocento, si configura come pienamente esemplificativa di una fase importante della storia artistica romana e di quella delle arti decorative in genere. In questo catalogo se ne rende nota una significativa selezione ... Read more

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La collezione di mosaici minuti Savelli, con le sue oltre trecento opere rappresentative di un arco produttivo che parte dall’ultimo quarto del Settecento per arrivare alla fine dell’Ottocento, si configura come pienamente esemplificativa di una fase importante della storia artistica romana e di quella delle arti decorative in genere. In questo catalogo se ne rende nota una significativa selezione
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La dama del sofá amarillo

by José Alberto (Pepe) Arenas Guix ...

Un arquitecto viaja a Madrid y queda atrapado por la mirada de una mujer pintada hace más de un siglo. No es una obsesión cualquiera: Clotilde, la dama del sofá amarillo de Joaquín Sorolla, le habla desde el lienzo y le revela la existencia de un mundo oculto donde el arte está vivo. Entre museos, ciudades y conversaciones imposibles, La dama del sofá amarillo nos invita a cruzar la frontera entre ... Read more

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Un arquitecto viaja a Madrid y queda atrapado por la mirada de una mujer pintada hace más de un siglo. No es una obsesión cualquiera: Clotilde, la dama del sofá amarillo de Joaquín Sorolla, le habla desde el lienzo y le revela la existencia de un mundo oculto donde el arte está vivo. Entre museos, ciudades y conversaciones imposibles, La dama del sofá amarillo nos invita a cruzar la frontera entre
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