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Graphic Arts eBooks

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  • Make Good Art

    by Neil Gaiman ...
    From the bestselling author of the acclaimed novel AMERICAN GODS and the prize-winning THE OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE.In May 2012, Neil Gaiman delivered the commencement address at Philadelphia's University of the Arts, in which he shared his thoughts about creativity, bravery, and strength. He encouraged the fledgling painters, musicians, writers, and dreamers to break rules and think outside ... Read more

    R250,80

  • Asterix: Asterix and the White Iris

    Album 40

    by Fabcaro ...
    Illustrated by Didier Conrad ...
    Series Book 102 - Asterix
    The latest adventure from our indomitable hero and his friends!A strange new philosophy is gaining popularity amongst the Roman soldiers, spearheaded by the charismatic Isivertuus. When its enchanting influence reaches the Gauls, everything they once held dear is turned upside down.As news of the dire situation reaches Asterix and Obelix, they embark on a thrilling quest to confront Isivertuus and ... Read more

    R172,37

  • 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

    Free

  • The Book of Inkscape, 2nd Edition

    The Definitive Guide to the Graphics Editor

    by Dmitry Kirsanov ...
    A comprehensive user’s guide to Inkscape, a vector illustration application.Dmitry Kirsanov, a former core Inkscape developer, shares hisknowledge of Inkscape's inner workings as he shows how to useInkscape to draw with various tools, work with objects, apply realisticand artistic effects, and more. Step-by-step task-based tutorials showyou how to create business cards, animations, technical and ... Read more

    R590,28

  • 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

    R295,08

  • 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

    R148,80

  • The Short, The Long and The Tall

    by Jeffrey Archer ...
    International number one bestselling author Jeffrey Archer is a master of the short story form, creating classic tales beloved by his fans and hitting the top of the bestseller lists. This illustrated edition is a collection of his best-loved, previously published stories.In The Short, The Long and The Tall the master storyteller joins forces with renowned illustrator Paul Cox, to re-imagine ... Read more

    R275,07

  • Solutions and Other Problems

    by Allie Brosh ...
    *THE NO.1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*For the first time in seven years, Allie Brosh, the creator of the immensely popular blog 'Hyperbole and a Half' and #1 New York Times bestselling author, returns with her new collection.Solutions and Other Problems includes humorous stories from Allie Brosh's childhood; the adventures of her very bad animals; merciless dissection of her own cha... ... Read more

    R275,99

  • Asterix: Asterix and the Griffin

    Album 39

    by Jean-Yves Ferri ...
    Illustrated by Didier Conrad ...
    Series Book 39 - Asterix
    The latest Album, Asterix and the White Iris, is now available!Deep in the frozen plains of Barbaricum, the Sarmatians face a terrible threat. The Romans are approaching in huge numbers to capture the Griffin, a sacred and terrifying beast, and they've kidnapped the beloved niece of the wise old shaman, Fanciakuppov, to lead them to it. Determined to stop them, Fanciakuppov seeks the help of his ... Read more

    R172,37

  • My Peekaboo Moon

    by Karen Hill ...
    A joyful book for little people learning to read. The bright illustrations and engaging story inspire young readers to expand their imagination. ... Read more

    R60,36

  • Everyday A**holes

    Drawings By Dean Blake

    by Blake Dean ...
    For the first time in print! Inspired by our favourite everyday a**holes, this first collection of over 180 irreverent sketches by Dean Blake contain some of his earliest (and most popular) online works.Spanning over two years of the author's career, Everyday A***holes introduces us to a cast of characters we're only too familiar with in our everyday lives.Meet Helen, who literally has an asshole ... Read more

    R142,70

  • Happy Houseplants

    30 Lovely Varieties to Brighten Up Your Home

    by Angela Staehling ...
    For anyone who has longed for a garden of their own—whether a city dweller or one with less-than-green thumbs—this is a handy little guide to growing and maintaining houseplants. Cheerful and informative, Happy Houseplants will guide any budding indoor botanist through a bevy of topics, from soil and water to light and fertilizer. With beautiful illustrations accompanying 30 different profiles of ... Read more

    R120,97

  • Japan and American Children's Books

    A Journey

    by Sybille Jagusch ...
    For generations, children’s books provided American readers with their first impressions of Japan. Seemingly authoritative, and full of fascinating details about daily life in a distant land, these publications often presented a mixture of facts, stereotypes, and complete fabrications.This volume takes readers on a journey through nearly 200 years of American children’s books depicting Japanese ... Read more

    R671,93

  • Gli Amici del Mare

    Le Favole di Hely Vol.1

    by Elena Graziano ...
    Series Book 1 - Le Favole di Hely
    Questa splendida fiaba per bambini vede come protagonisti gli abitanti del mare che dovranno affrontare un pericolo imminente. In soccorso degli amici del mare arriverà l'ispettore Paracantù che risolverà il problema. Emozioni ed avventure per un libro per bambini illustrato con la tecnica degli acquerelli, le illustrazioni sono riprodotte fedelmente agli originali disegni: un testo da leggere per ... Read more

    R58,33

  • Words to Live By

    Words to Live By is a gorgeous book of 50 illustrated quotes by 50 inspiring women.Discover intelligent and powerful quotes such as: "Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement" by Helen Keller, "Turn your wounds into wisdom" by Oprah Winfrey, "Every great dream begins with a dreamer" by Harriet Tubman, and more.This visually stunning book is filled with Jade Purple Brown's custom illustrated ... Read more

    R174,79

  • 服妖之鑑

    簡莉穎劇本集2

    by 簡莉穎 ...
    ——服妖者，男穿女服，女穿男服，風俗狂慢，變節易度，故有服妖。★《春眠》之後，簡莉穎第二本劇本集面世。全書收錄《全國最多賓士車的小鎮住著三姐妹（和她們的Brother）》、《服妖之鑑》、《遙遠的東方有一群鬼》＋劇作家 簡莉穎Ｘ導演 許哲彬對談★特別收錄18禁首度公開劇作《直到夜色溫柔》一個房間兩家的客廳三生三世的浪漫奇譚繼《春眠》之後，劇作家簡莉穎第二本劇作集結，既以西方寫實劇《三姐妹》、《群鬼》為原型，寫盡華人家庭的瑣碎日常與愛恨糾葛；也由後漢「服妖」之說、明清「擬男」戲曲獲得靈感，透過一名白色恐怖時期「渴望穿女裝的警察」，揉合反串扮裝、性別倒錯與國家暴力於一劇。18禁首度公開劇作《直到夜色溫柔》，則描寫當代「約炮」文化，勾勒各種愛與性的慾望及困頓。劇作家自述：「戲劇是西方傳進來的藝術形式，如何開放地擁抱當代戲劇，同時又自覺到二十世紀以來，現代性在亞洲造成的影響——了解我們所處的社會— ... Read more

    R137,74

  • Primavera, estate, autunno, inverno

    100 HAIKU

    by Nicola Magrin ...
    La fragranza delicata dei fiori di ciliegio, il sole infuocato che finalmente si placa quando incontra il mare, un frutto di melograno abbandonato a terra tra le foglie gialle e scricchiolanti, il silenzio frastornante della prima neve che luccica sotto un raggio di pallida luna. Cento haiku per quattro stagioni più una, per accompagnarci attraverso lo scorrere di un anno che appare interminabile, ... Read more

    R269,09

  • Illustration

    A Theoretical and Contextual Perspective

    by Professor Alan Male ...
    Illustration practice is not judged purely by visual literacy and technical qualities, but also requires intellectual engagement with its subject matter. Illustration: A Theoretical & Contextual Perspective, 2nd Edition examines the breadth and many uses of this diverse discipline, through nearly 300 colour examples.From developing a brief, conducting research and analysing visual language, the ... Read more

    R587,75

  • 寶寶眼中的媽媽圖鑑

    我媽媽是這樣誕生的 엄마 도감

    by 權廷珉（권정민） ...
    Translated by 尹嘉玄 ...
    Series series CATCH
    第一本從孩子視角觀察媽媽的「母親進化史」獻給在這個陌生世界孤軍奮戰的媽媽們★第62屆「韓國出版文化賞」得獎作品（兒童／青少年組）★媽媽是地表最強生物？但媽媽也是生了孩子後才第一次當媽！自從得知一個小生命即將誕生到這個世上，媽媽就開始為孩子做各式各樣的研究和紀錄，從超音波照片開始，到塞滿手機相簿的生活點滴，還有把身高、體重、奶量等成長數據全部記錄下來的育兒日記⋯⋯大家有沒有想過，孩子是怎麼看媽媽的呢？一本重新定義「母親」的觀察日記在寶寶眼中，媽媽究竟是什麼樣子的呢？「媽媽和我一起，誕生了。」——當女性轉變為「母親」的那天開始，身體和心理會產生什麼樣的變化呢？本書顛覆了以往的角度，從孩子的視角去觀察、記錄媽媽的一舉一動，就像一本「媽媽觀察日記」，還原了「我」呱呱墜地後，一年之間的媽媽的變化和成長。寶寶作... ... Read more

    R142,56

  • 透明水彩の描繪技法：勾勒出桌上靜物的美味

    by 守田篤博 ...
    讓我們以時尚烘培坊的麵包為題材，一起描繪出色調、外型與質感皆豐富的美味麵包。靜物畫是一種相當適合新手入門的類型，不但可在室內描繪，不受天候場地的限制，更不需要在意他人的目光，能毫無負擔地挑戰嘗試。請大家擺放一些在廚房或餐桌上的日常用品或美味麵包，光是這些物件就足以構成靜物畫的題材。舒展自身的五感，試試看利用10色以內的水彩顏料，表現出平滑光亮、粗曠硬脆、蓬鬆柔軟和嚼勁十足的口感。第1章 透明水彩的基本繪畫「技巧」僅用10色就可學到水彩的基本技法我們利用英國經典顏料品牌「WINSOR&NEWTON溫莎牛頓」，表現出渲染、暈染、重疊等「透明水彩的7大基本技法」。我們還特別在「包餡麵包」的題材中，運用了大量的潑灑和乾筆等水彩繪畫的技巧。第2章 構成繪圖的桌上要角描繪8種具代表性的麵包練習的題材包括：奶油麵包捲、貝果、山形吐司、可頌、橄欖形麵包、短棍法國麵包、鄉村麵包和葡萄乾核桃麵包 ... Read more

    R147,12

  • 美少年角色風格の塗色技巧大全

    逐步解說人物、背景、食物、自然、照明

    by 村カルキ ...
    本書是由插畫繪師．村カルキ，親自為讀者們解說在繪圖時的各種塗色技巧。不只傳授人物的畫法，還包括背景或效果在內的各種可以輕鬆上手，卻能大幅增加視覺精緻度的繪圖技巧，無論您是繪圖的初學者還是資深繪圖者，相信都能成為您繪圖時的重要參考資料。另外，本次的插畫主題是美少年。集結各種不同風格的美少年，最適合用來當作不同繪畫風格時的參考資料。當然不只是人物，另外還配合插畫風格收錄大量的小物品和背景的畫法喔！除此之外，還有不同風格的區分描繪訣竅都是誠意滿滿的超大篇幅解說頁數！請隨著本書的章節，一同開心地作畫，愉快地讓繪圖技巧更上一層樓吧！ ... Read more

    R203,75

  • 孤独症

    by 农夫 ...
    Series Book 6 - 黑蚂蚁
    “或许有些时刻，一个人**，刚刚好。”——**农夫孤独有时候是一道数学题，有时候是一道哲学题。我们都曾在热闹中被寂寞突袭，也曾在清冷中感受过圆满。人心中的孤独感，有时候跟落单或不落单无关。这一本专为孤独而写的书，收录了农夫超过100幅细腻插画，透过8个故事和20篇孤独手帖，精准捕捉住一个个孤寂的霎那，每个人都能在故事中看见自己。一个人，也可以过得温暖而美好。如果你也怀疑自己对孤独上了瘾，这本书献给你。你好，孤独症患者。 ... Read more

    R171,85

  • 真愛視角構圖の描繪技法

    by 玄光社 ...
    當兩人越相愛，臉就會越貼近，而形成所謂的真愛視角距離。這個詞彙原本用於偶像的文化圈中。現在卻也經常用來表達對動漫角色的喜愛。本書將聚焦於角色的「配置」，藉由角色可愛的外表和生動的姿態散發魅力，讓觀看者陷入戀愛的感覺。同時也會解說有哪些描繪角色的插畫技巧，才能讓觀看插畫的人為之心動。當繪圖時的念頭是「好想描繪充滿魅力的插畫！」時，最先想讓人看到的是角色，接著是角色的「臉」。本書主要解說的內容就包括在和角色極為貼近的狀態下，觀看者感受到來自角色或其臉部傳遞的目光，以及觀看者和角色在近距離時相互凝視的放大畫面。市面上有各種放大角色的插畫，但是奇妙的是，即便大家已經看過大量這類型的作品，卻一點也不感到厭膩。這是因為畫家會利用一些技巧，「設計讓人聯想到故事的場景」，或是「呈現各種不同的構圖」。請大家翻閱本書，透過角色插畫（主要為直向插畫）一起學習各種構圖和技巧。 ... Read more

    R180,97

  • Un libro para desconectados

    by Talía Chang ...
    Cada cuento de este libro es un universo en sí mismo, pero al mismo tiempo, los personajes conversan al no ser admirables ni respetables. No los reconocerías en la calle, y no podrían ser héroes de ninguna situación. Está Ana, una mujer que no puede ni matarse correctamente; Mateo, un creador de videojuegos con una venganza estremecedora; Beatriz, una dealer que busca realizarse como persona a ... Read more

    R94,49