LOOK INSIDE This sculpted Shark mug is makes the perfect statement mug & talking point around the office Securely packaged in decorative gift box High-quality stoneware material is dishwasher & microwave safe 16 oz capacity ...

Andrey Tarkovsky the genius of modern Russian cinema-hailed by Ingmar Bergman as the most important director of our time-died an exile in Paris in December 1986 In Sculpting in Time he has left his artistic testament a remarkable revelation of both his life & work Since Ivan's Childhood won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival in 1962 the visionary quality & totally original & haunting imagery of Tarkovsky's films have captivated serious movie audiences all over the world who see in his work a continuation of the great literary traditions of nineteenth-century Russia Many critics have tried to interpret his intensely personal vision but he himself always remained inaccessible In Sculpting in Time Tarkovsky sets down his thoughts & his memories revealing for the first time the original inspirations for his extraordinary films-Ivan's Childhood Andrey Rublyov Solaris The Mirror Stalker Nostalgia & The Sacrifice He discusses their history & his methods of work he explores the many problems of visual creativity & he sets forth the deeply autobiographical content of part of his oeuvre-most fascinatingly in The Mirror & Nostalgia The closing chapter on The Sacrifice dictated in the last weeks of Tarkovsky's life makes the book essential reading for those who already know or who are just discovering his magnificent work ...

David Smith is giving his life for his art
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Tove Jansson's first book for adults drew on her childhood memories to capture afresh the enchantments & fears of growing up in Helsinki in the nineteen tens & twenties Described as both a memoir & 'a book of superb stories' by Ali Smith her startlingly evocative prose offers a glimpse of the mysteries of winter ice the bonhomie of balalaika parties & the vastness of Christmas viewed from beneath the tree With rare images from the Jansson family archive it makes a perfect gift ...

With easy-to-follow guidance & over 175 photographs this book helps mosaic artists to meet the challenge of creating 3D substrates It explains various approaches to issues ranging from reaching the needed levels of density & strength to applying tesserae to coils twists & spheres Professional studio mosaic artist Latimer offers a behind-the-scenes look at her experiences with six of her sculptures from the starting moments of inspiration to their completion She demonstrates the techniques on a variety of interior & exterior works both freestanding & wall mounted From an undulating wall sculpture's base of chicken wire plaster bandages & thinset to a large outdoor armchair sculpture's base of foam fiberglass mesh & concrete this guide will help to demystify 3-D structures for aspiring sculptors & mosaic artists A gallery section of sculptures to enjoy & study offers additional inspiration to mosaic makers & enthusiasts alike ...

Since 1945 the modern revolution in sculpture has gathered pace & sculpture has now ceased to be the fixed category it once was In recent decades the modernist idea of sculpture across the UK America & Europe has been challenged & issues such as nationalityand politics have been brought in to the arena of public discussion In this ground-breaking account of the development of post-War sculpture Andrew Causey examines innovative & avant-garde works in relation to contemporary events festivals commissions the marketplace & the changing functions of museums He explores the use of everyday objects & the importance of sculptural context discussing figurative & non-figurative works Anti-form Minimalism experimental form Earth Art landscape sculpture installation & Performance Art The holistic picture of post-War sculpture which emerges establishes for the first time the key events & themes round which future debate will centre From the pre-publication reviews Andrew Causey weaves his way adroitly through the labyrinth of post-War sculpture No one else has charted the territory so comprehensively s Professor Stephen Bann University of Kent at Canterbury stimulating & persuasive balances a searching analysis of the impact of institutional change issues of sites & environment & key critical debates with revealing commentaries on individual artists & works of art a discerning guide for anyone interested in contemporary art & culture s Elizabeth Cowling University of Edinburgh a clear guide to the various directions of sculpture & the work of sculptors in the years when modern sculpture has begun to stand in its own right as a major art form s Sir Anthony Caro Sculptor ...

A brand new edition of Arthur Koestler's gripping tale of arrest imprisonment & subsequent escape to London from Nazi-occupied France Arthur Koestler is now an essential part of the English literary landscape both as political activist controversialist & the author of Darkness at Noon He stands beside George Orwell as one of the key writers of the twentieth century who embraced communism but would later turn against the partyand denounce the tragic distortions & abuses that had betrayed the great vision ...

Unwise deals Blaster fights High adventure among the stars Welcome to the world of Scum & Villainy Scum & Villainy is a Forged in the Dark game about a spaceship crew trying to make ends meet under the iron fisted rule of the Galactic Hegemony Work with the members of your crew to thrive despite powerful criminal syndicates warring noble families dan-gerous aliens & strange mystics Explore the ruins of lost civilizations for fun & profit Can your motley crew hold it together long enough to strike it big & insure your fame across the sector? Scum & Villainy is a st&-alone RPG based on the Blades in the Dark game engine In this book you’ll find A clear gameplay structure that puts the focus on the criminal undertakings of the crew A session of play consists of a job followed by recovery downtime projects & advancement Ship “character sheets” that allow for XP spends upgrades & leveling up alongside the characters Crew advancement opportunities to reflect the change from a rag-tag group barely in the black to a reputed crew that has built a name across the sector…if you can get there Forged in the Dark tools to help keep the focus on the action of the job rather than the extensive planning needed to make it happen Character & ship types to help create a unique & interesting crew at light speed ...

Please note this is a region B Blu-ray & will require a region B or region free Blu-ray player in order to play Ray Winstone stars in one of the most violent explosive & controversial British films of all time After assaulting a warder young offender Carlin (Ray Winstone) is transferred to a tough British borstal where the staff decide to break him
- with savage & relentless violence At the same time the existing & Daddy& on Carlin&s prison wing Banks (John Blundell)
- the thug who controls all the other inmates
- sees the newcomer as a threat & singles him out for more vicious beatings to smash him down Now Carlin knows that there is only one way to survive He must fight back destroy Banks
- & become the new & Daddy& on the wing Based on an original TV play that was banned by the BBC for its graphic violence & sexual content Scum remains as shocking & powerful today as the day it was first released Scum has been fully restored & graded at 2K from the original negatives by Pinewood Studios &

Includes:: the original audio mix & newly created 51 surround mix Actors Ray Winstone Mick Ford Julian Firth John Blundell & Phil Daniels Director Alan Clarke Certificate 18 years & over Year 1979 Screen 1661 Languages English
- DTS-HD Master Audio (51) LPCM (20) Duration 1 hour & 37 minutes (approx)






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Life in this society being at best an utter bore & no aspect of society being at all relevant to women there remains to civic-minded responsible thrill-seeking females only to overthrow the government eliminate the money system institute complete automation & destroy the male sex SCUM Manifesto was considered one of the most outrageous violent & certifiably crazy tracts when it first appeared in 1968 Valerie Solanas the woman who shot Andy Warhol self-published this work just before her rampage against the king of Pop Art made her a household name & resulted in her confinement to a mental institution But the Manifesto for all its vitriol is impossible to dismiss as just the rantings of a lesbian lunatic In fact the work has indisputable prescience not only as a radical feminist analysis light-years ahead of its time predicting artificial insemination ATMs & a feminist uprising against under-representation in the arts but also as a stunning testament to the rage of an abused & destitute woman This edition

Includes:: an incisive introduction by acclaimed scholar Avital Ronell

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