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The Beauty of Everyday Things

by Soetsu Yanagi ...

Translated by Michael Brase ...

Series series Penguin Modern Classics
The daily lives of ordinary people are replete with objects, common things used in commonplace settings. These objects are our constant companions in life. As such, writes Soetsu Yanagi, they should be made with care and built to last, treated with respect and even affection. They should be natural and simple, sturdy and safe - the aesthetic result of wholeheartedly fulfilling utilitarian needs. ... Read more

$10.99 CAD

The daily lives of ordinary people are replete with objects, common things used in commonplace settings. These objects are our constant companions in life. As such, writes Soetsu Yanagi, they should be made with care and built to last, treated with respect and even affection. They should be natural and simple, sturdy and safe - the aesthetic result of wholeheartedly fulfilling utilitarian needs.
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Polynesian Tattoo Designs: Protection

TattooTribes Design Books, #0

by Roberto Gemori ...

Series Book 0 - TattooTribes Design Books
Many tattoos from all Polynesian cultures often share a common trait: they include elements representing protection.It's easy to understand why: protection was often needed from enemies and environment, and tattoos, being a sacred connection to the gods, were the idealway to channel protection upon men and women alike.This book contains 28 flash designs of different protective symbols like tiki, ... Read more

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Many tattoos from all Polynesian cultures often share a common trait: they include elements representing protection.It's easy to understand why: protection was often needed from enemies and environment, and tattoos, being a sacred connection to the gods, were the idealway to channel protection upon men and women alike.This book contains 28 flash designs of different protective symbols like tiki,
... Read more
The Popular History of Graffiti

From the Ancient World to the Present

by Fiona McDonald ...

What is graffiti? And why have we, as a culture, had the urge to do it since 30,000 BCE? Artist Fiona McDonald explores the ways in which graffiti works to forever compel and simultaneously repel us as a society. When did graffiti turn into graffiti art, and why do we now pay thousands of dollars for a Banksy print when just twenty years ago, seminal graffiti artists from the Bronx were thrown ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

What is graffiti? And why have we, as a culture, had the urge to do it since 30,000 BCE? Artist Fiona McDonald explores the ways in which graffiti works to forever compel and simultaneously repel us as a society. When did graffiti turn into graffiti art, and why do we now pay thousands of dollars for a Banksy print when just twenty years ago, seminal graffiti artists from the Bronx were thrown
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Extreme Bricks

Spectacular, Record-Breaking, and Astounding LEGO Projects from around the World

by Sarah Herman ...

From the Great Pyramid of Giza and Stonehenge to the Colosseum and the Taj Mahal, man has never shied away from an extreme building challenge, and the LEGO builders of the twenty-first century are no different. Whether they’re re-creating the works of ancient masters in brick form, building life-size superheroes, breaking world records with skyscraping towers, or firmly adjusting their thinking ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

From the Great Pyramid of Giza and Stonehenge to the Colosseum and the Taj Mahal, man has never shied away from an extreme building challenge, and the LEGO builders of the twenty-first century are no different. Whether they’re re-creating the works of ancient masters in brick form, building life-size superheroes, breaking world records with skyscraping towers, or firmly adjusting their thinking
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Drawing Autism

by Jill Mullin ...

This "jaw-droppingly beautiful book" explores the work and creative process of artists diagnosed with ASD, with a foreword by Temple Grandin ( Library Journal).In this volume, behavior analyst and educator Jill Mullin has assembled a staggering array of work from established artists with autism like Gregory Blackstock and Jessica Park—as well as many who are unknown but no less talented. Their ... Read more

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This "jaw-droppingly beautiful book" explores the work and creative process of artists diagnosed with ASD, with a foreword by Temple Grandin ( Library Journal).In this volume, behavior analyst and educator Jill Mullin has assembled a staggering array of work from established artists with autism like Gregory Blackstock and Jessica Park—as well as many who are unknown but no less talented. Their
... Read more
Tiny Tattoos

1,000 Small Inspirational Artworks

by Rebecca Vincent ...

A unique sourcebook and tattoo guide of 1,000 mini works of art, ranging in myriad styles and subjects, curated by acclaimed tattoo artist Rebecca Vincent, complete with black-and-white illustrations and 50 color photographs throughout.Tiny tattoos are perennial favorites with both ink enthusiasts and the curious interested in getting their first piece of body art. Going back to the minimal style ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

A unique sourcebook and tattoo guide of 1,000 mini works of art, ranging in myriad styles and subjects, curated by acclaimed tattoo artist Rebecca Vincent, complete with black-and-white illustrations and 50 color photographs throughout.Tiny tattoos are perennial favorites with both ink enthusiasts and the curious interested in getting their first piece of body art. Going back to the minimal style
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Christmas with Maud Lewis

by Lance Woolaver ...

Maud Lewis has become one of Canada’s favourite folk artists, and her buoyant winter pictures of nature, pets, farm animals, and people at work and play are among her most charming. Her hands were twisted with arthritis, but Maud earned her living by painting Christmas cards and pictures and selling them from her tiny, gaily painted one-room house beside the highway near Digby, Nova Scotia ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

Maud Lewis has become one of Canada’s favourite folk artists, and her buoyant winter pictures of nature, pets, farm animals, and people at work and play are among her most charming. Her hands were twisted with arthritis, but Maud earned her living by painting Christmas cards and pictures and selling them from her tiny, gaily painted one-room house beside the highway near Digby, Nova Scotia
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Art Zone

by orlando hernandez ...

“You have to wait until after you die in order to become a famous artist,” is what people often told me. Well, it’s a good thing that I don’t listen to people!!! No, I don’t expect to be famous … Hey!! Being infamous is just fine with me … but that would be missing the whole point.The truth of the matter is that I suffer from this rare disease … it’s called having to eat every day. And we all know ... Read more

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“You have to wait until after you die in order to become a famous artist,” is what people often told me. Well, it’s a good thing that I don’t listen to people!!! No, I don’t expect to be famous … Hey!! Being infamous is just fine with me … but that would be missing the whole point.The truth of the matter is that I suffer from this rare disease … it’s called having to eat every day. And we all know
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Monsters

by Derrick Jensen ...

Series series Flashpoint
Monsters is an illustrated collection of wild, weird, and whimsical tales with a twist. These stories are not about mythical creatures; here, the creatures speak for themselves. There’s an orc who hates Tolkien, a young demon awash in teenage angst, an angel abandoned by Jesus who finds the Fates. Jensen creates a world both delicately dreamlike and all too real, where the villain is sometimes the ... Read more

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Monsters is an illustrated collection of wild, weird, and whimsical tales with a twist. These stories are not about mythical creatures; here, the creatures speak for themselves. There’s an orc who hates Tolkien, a young demon awash in teenage angst, an angel abandoned by Jesus who finds the Fates. Jensen creates a world both delicately dreamlike and all too real, where the villain is sometimes the
... Read more
Folk Art Fusion: Americana

Learn to Draw and Paint Charming American Folk Art with a Colorful, Modern Twist

by Joy Laforme ...

Fans of Charles Wysocki, Mary Engelbreit, Grandma Moses, and folk art in general will fall in love with this guide to painting, organized by seasons.Featuring projects that instruct artists of all skill levels how to draw and paint subjects that include quaint homes, pretty patterns, colorful gardens, picturesque farms, beautiful birds, and textured florals, this book features American-themed folk ... Read more

$23.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Fans of Charles Wysocki, Mary Engelbreit, Grandma Moses, and folk art in general will fall in love with this guide to painting, organized by seasons.Featuring projects that instruct artists of all skill levels how to draw and paint subjects that include quaint homes, pretty patterns, colorful gardens, picturesque farms, beautiful birds, and textured florals, this book features American-themed folk
... Read more
Cannibal Club: Specializing In the Preparation of Human Meat, Cannibal Club Brings the Bleeding Edge of Cuisine to the Refined Palates of the Cultural Elite

by Jacob Palates ...

Specializing in the preparation of human meat, Cannibal Club brings the bleeding edge to the refined palates of the Cultural Elite! ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

Specializing in the preparation of human meat, Cannibal Club brings the bleeding edge to the refined palates of the Cultural Elite!
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Fugitive Pieces: The Songs ArtBook

by Martin Page ...

Fugitive Pieces: The Songs ArtBook published by WhirlWhirl is an ebook and visual accompaniment to Martin Page's recent album Fugitive Pieces. ... Read more

$8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Fugitive Pieces: The Songs ArtBook published by WhirlWhirl is an ebook and visual accompaniment to Martin Page's recent album Fugitive Pieces.
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Art Magick

How to Become an Art Witch and Unlock your Creative Power

by Molly Roberts ...

A manual of witchcraft to bring out your inner witch, including spells and tools to tap into your creativity and fashion your own magickal practice.Would you believe me if I told you that you're a witch?This inspirational grimoire invites you to the shimmering primordial crossroad of the imagination where art and magick meet. Discover the basics of art magick: how to enrich your life with art ... Read more

$2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A manual of witchcraft to bring out your inner witch, including spells and tools to tap into your creativity and fashion your own magickal practice.Would you believe me if I told you that you're a witch?This inspirational grimoire invites you to the shimmering primordial crossroad of the imagination where art and magick meet. Discover the basics of art magick: how to enrich your life with art
... Read more
Enchanting Embroidery Designs

Whimsical Animal and Plant Motifs to Stitch

by MiW Morita ...

Enchanting Embroidery Designs invites you to create your own world using bright thread colors and imaginative stitches.Full of motifs that are both simple and playful, from zany crocodiles, and cuddly cats to big-eared bats and stealthy ravens. This book invites you to be creative with its whimsical designs and step-by-step instructions—whether you use these projects as visible mending techniques ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

Enchanting Embroidery Designs invites you to create your own world using bright thread colors and imaginative stitches.Full of motifs that are both simple and playful, from zany crocodiles, and cuddly cats to big-eared bats and stealthy ravens. This book invites you to be creative with its whimsical designs and step-by-step instructions—whether you use these projects as visible mending techniques
... Read more
The Kimono: The Soul of Japanese Fashion and Identity - A Journey through Japan's Textile Art History

by Hermann Candahashi ...

Discover the soul of the kimono - A journey through Japan's textile art historyImmerse yourself in the fascinating world of the kimono, a symbol of elegance, tradition and Japanese identity. "The Kimono: The Soul of Japanese Fashion and Identity - A Journey Through Japan's Textile Art History" takes you on a breathtaking journey through the eras of Japan. Learn the meaning of the intricate ... Read more

$7.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Discover the soul of the kimono - A journey through Japan's textile art historyImmerse yourself in the fascinating world of the kimono, a symbol of elegance, tradition and Japanese identity. "The Kimono: The Soul of Japanese Fashion and Identity - A Journey Through Japan's Textile Art History" takes you on a breathtaking journey through the eras of Japan. Learn the meaning of the intricate
... Read more
Tous artistes!

Les pratiques (ré)créatives du Web

by Sophie Limare, Annick Girard, Anaïs Guilet ...

À l’heure des nouvelles pratiques numériques inhérentes à notre hypermodernité, tout un chacun peut appuyer sur un bouton pour obtenir une image, mixer un son, rédiger un blogue et partager le contenu de sa réalisation. Qu’est-ce qui différencie dès lors une production artistique d’une production amateur? Quelles sont les frontières qui séparent la culture populaire de la culture légitime dans ce ... Read more

$6.99 CAD

À l’heure des nouvelles pratiques numériques inhérentes à notre hypermodernité, tout un chacun peut appuyer sur un bouton pour obtenir une image, mixer un son, rédiger un blogue et partager le contenu de sa réalisation. Qu’est-ce qui différencie dès lors une production artistique d’une production amateur? Quelles sont les frontières qui séparent la culture populaire de la culture légitime dans ce
... Read more
Visual Cultures of the Ethnic Chinese in Indonesia

by Abidin Kusno ...

Visual Cultures of the Ethnic Chinese in Indonesia explores how visual representations shaped and were shaped by how the ethnic Chinese confronted the period of economic dislocation and radical social change during Dutch colonialism and the nationalist struggles in the decolonized Indonesia (including the post-1965 and 1998 social environments). How did the ethnic Chinese communities (re)present ... Read more

$61.99 CAD

Visual Cultures of the Ethnic Chinese in Indonesia explores how visual representations shaped and were shaped by how the ethnic Chinese confronted the period of economic dislocation and radical social change during Dutch colonialism and the nationalist struggles in the decolonized Indonesia (including the post-1965 and 1998 social environments). How did the ethnic Chinese communities (re)present
... Read more
The Decoration of Houses

by Ogden Codman; Edith Wharton ...

Transform your living space with the timeless insights found in ""The Decoration of Houses"" by Ogden Codman and Edith Wharton. This classic guide is a masterclass in creating elegant interiors that marry functionality with aesthetic beauty.As Codman and Wharton share their expertise, you'll discover the principles of design that have stood the test of time. From the harmonious arrangement of ... Read more

$1.40 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Transform your living space with the timeless insights found in ""The Decoration of Houses"" by Ogden Codman and Edith Wharton. This classic guide is a masterclass in creating elegant interiors that marry functionality with aesthetic beauty.As Codman and Wharton share their expertise, you'll discover the principles of design that have stood the test of time. From the harmonious arrangement of
... Read more
Cat Mania Embroidery

Zany and Fun Feline Motifs

by Jeon Ji Sun ...

A cat in a tutu is worth a thousand words!Using the most common embroidery stitches, Cat Mania Embroidery places your feline friends in wacky situations of the kind they'd probably get themselves into, given half the chance. Wide-eyed "Who—me?" cats; dancing, frolicking cats; cats in the air and in the water(!); and cats full of attitude who'll try just about anything once. Whatever the setting or ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

A cat in a tutu is worth a thousand words!Using the most common embroidery stitches, Cat Mania Embroidery places your feline friends in wacky situations of the kind they'd probably get themselves into, given half the chance. Wide-eyed "Who—me?" cats; dancing, frolicking cats; cats in the air and in the water(!); and cats full of attitude who'll try just about anything once. Whatever the setting or
... Read more
Dale Chihuly: A Celebration

Dale Chihuly, the hugely popular artist who works in glass, celebrates his 70th birthday in 2011. Tacoma Art Museum, in his hometown, owns more than 150 examples of his work and is mounting an exhibition in his honor. Both this book and the exhibition showcase Chihuly's enduring interest in the arts and natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, which are a major influence on his work.For the first ... Read more

$19.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Dale Chihuly, the hugely popular artist who works in glass, celebrates his 70th birthday in 2011. Tacoma Art Museum, in his hometown, owns more than 150 examples of his work and is mounting an exhibition in his honor. Both this book and the exhibition showcase Chihuly's enduring interest in the arts and natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, which are a major influence on his work.For the first
... Read more
Tosquelles

Healing Institutions

Edited by Joana Maso ...

Series series Semiotext(e) / Foreign Agents
A landmark anthology of Francesc Tosquelles's intellectual, clinical, and political writings, many available in English translation for the first time.Often consigned to legend, the life of Francesc Tosquelles reads as an adventure story of clinical, political, and collective experimentation around healing institutions. Joining the Saint-Alban-sur-Limagnole psychiatric hospital in Nazi-occupied ... Read more

$27.19 CAD

A landmark anthology of Francesc Tosquelles's intellectual, clinical, and political writings, many available in English translation for the first time.Often consigned to legend, the life of Francesc Tosquelles reads as an adventure story of clinical, political, and collective experimentation around healing institutions. Joining the Saint-Alban-sur-Limagnole psychiatric hospital in Nazi-occupied
... Read more
Paper Cutting

Contemporary Artists, Timeless Craft

by Laura Heyenga, Rob Ryan, Natalie Avella ...

"Jaw-dropping . . . a feast for the eyes that will appeal to a wide spectrum of readers, from professional paper cutters to casual observers of the art." — Adult Books 4 Teens ( School Library Journal)There's a renaissance underway in the art form of cut paper, with an explosion of raw talent and an abundance of amazing work produced in the medium in recent years. This gorgeous volume features ... Read more

$17.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Jaw-dropping . . . a feast for the eyes that will appeal to a wide spectrum of readers, from professional paper cutters to casual observers of the art." — Adult Books 4 Teens ( School Library Journal)There's a renaissance underway in the art form of cut paper, with an explosion of raw talent and an abundance of amazing work produced in the medium in recent years. This gorgeous volume features
... Read more
Holy Cards

by Barbara Calamari, Sandra DiPasqua ...

A treasury of the devotional art that has comforted and inspired millions of Catholics—portraying a remarkable gallery of saints.Often used in daily rituals or given out at significant life events such as wakes and funerals, communions and confirmations, the holy card can be appreciated as both a religious tradition and a beautiful work of folk art.This comprehensive volume offers a richly ... Read more

$17.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A treasury of the devotional art that has comforted and inspired millions of Catholics—portraying a remarkable gallery of saints.Often used in daily rituals or given out at significant life events such as wakes and funerals, communions and confirmations, the holy card can be appreciated as both a religious tradition and a beautiful work of folk art.This comprehensive volume offers a richly
... Read more
Art Is Art

40 Years of Collaborating with Neurodiverse Artists at Creativity Explored

by Ann Kappes ...

Creativity Explored celebrates its 40th anniversary with a collection of powerful artwork and perspectives from its talented studio artists.This vibrant book uplifts the voices of the artists of Creativity Explored, a nonprofit that gives people with developmental disabilities the opportunity to express themselves through art and share their work with audiences from their local community and in ... Read more

$24.99 CAD

Creativity Explored celebrates its 40th anniversary with a collection of powerful artwork and perspectives from its talented studio artists.This vibrant book uplifts the voices of the artists of Creativity Explored, a nonprofit that gives people with developmental disabilities the opportunity to express themselves through art and share their work with audiences from their local community and in
... Read more

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