A retrospective volume devoted to the career of one of the most popular & prolific comic book artists of the last 35 years — Jim Starlin! Covering everything from his humble beginnings to his rise as one of the industry&s top creative talents this book follows the journey of one of the industry&s most fascinating talents From Captain Marvel & Warlock Dreadstar to Thanos this oversized volume will have something for every fan of comic book history & art including glimpses into Starlin&s files & sketchbooks as well as beautifully reproduced images of his personal favorites with insights into his life & creative process ...

World-renowned visionary artist John Harris' unique concept paintings capture the Universe on a massive scale from epic landscapes & towering cities to vast alien vistas This new collection focuses on his futuristic art as well as his striking book covers for esteemed SF authors including Arthur C Clarke Orson Scott Card John Scalzi Ben Bova Jack Mc Devitt Frederik Pohl & many more ...

For nearly two decades Jose " Pepe" Gonzalez was hailed as the premier Vampirella artist drawing the fiery vixen for Warren Publishing in the Seventies & Eighties Renowned for bringing to life the most beautiful women the art world has ever seen Gonzalez&s career spans from drawing British romance comics to movie stars book covers to commercial advertising & of course personal commissions for loved ones & devotees For the first time ever author David Roach covers Jose&s entire career transcending his vast body of Vampirella work to explore the full breadth of the master&s creations Vampirella collectors & Jose Gonzalez fans rejoice for the life-spanning retrospective you&ve been waiting for has finally arrived! Featuring an introduction by fan-favorite painter Joe Jusko by Jose Gonzalez David Roach ...

The dictionary says that a kiss is a salute made by touching with the lips pressed closely together & suddenly parting them' From this it is quite obvious that although a dictionary may know something about words it knows nothing about kissing In this rediscovered classic guide originally published in 1936 Hugh Morris expounds on the wonderful ritual of osculation (better known as kissing) He explores why people kiss how to prepare for a kiss putting variety into your kissing as well as some popular naughty kissing games In his guide you will discover a range of kisses including the French Soul Kiss the Eyelash Kiss the Nip Kiss the Dancing Kiss You'll come away from this book wanting to discover the pain-pleasure of the Vacuum Kiss include your friends in Electric Kissing Parties & please your paramour with the Surprise Kiss! So gird up your loins pucker up your lips & let's to the kissing arena! ...

From LAIKA the Academy Award nominated studio behind Coraline Para Norman & The Boxtrolls comes a new adventure set in a mythical ancient Japan In Kubo & the Two Strings scruffy kind-hearted Kubo cares devotedly for his mother while eking out a humble living in their sleepy shoreside village But when a spirit from the past appears Kubo suddenly finds himself entwined in a violent struggle against gods & monsters This fully illustrated book offers a behind-the-scenes view of the amazingly detailed artwork & unique stop-motion animation style involved in the film's creation ...

From bestselling authors Ross Hoddinott & Mark Bauer this book concentrates on the principles of composition & aesthetic design It has emphasis on how technique impacts the aesthetics of an image such as use the use of filtration It features numerous example pictures to illustrate the compositional points being discussed The Art of Landscape Photography assumes a good working knowledge of the technical basics
- such as correct exposure filtration & sharpness
- & concentrates on the 'heart & soul' of landscape photography the principles of composition & aesthetic design to convey meaning & emotion While technique will not be ignored the emphasis will be on how it impacts on the aesthetics of the image
- for example using filtration to enhance the mood of a scene rather than simply to balance the extremes of contrast Because of the nature of the subject matter this is very much a picture-led book with numerous example pictures to illustrate the compositional points being discussed


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Her artwork has influenced a generation Now you can study the fantastical designs of Laurel Burch in a creative stress-relieving colouring book! Break out the pencils pens or watercolours & colour original drawings pulled straight from the pages of the artist's sketchbook Including never-before-seen designs this album features Laurel Burch's signature fauna & flora with plenty of decorative cats mythical creatures & human figures Recreate the vivid palette of her paintings as shown on the inside cover or have fun adding your own panache ...

In THE ART OF LEARNINGWaitzkin offers an inside look at two of the world's most intense subcultures while also sharing the principles at the core of his success One must focus on long-term goals Waitzkin argues instead of the immediate thrill of victory or crush of defeat enduring the difficult periods that result in growth to reach higher levels of achievement As the details of his life are unfolding Waitzkin explains how these principles apply to his own story creating a narrative that is as inspiring & instructional as it is gripping ...

Thich Nhat Hanh is the subject of the major documentary Walk With Me narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch Master the art of living from one of the world's most revered spiritual leaders Thich Nhat Hanh the world's most renowned Zen master turns his mindful attention to the most important subject of all
- the art of living The bestselling author of The Miracle of Mindfulness presents for the first time seven transformative meditations that open up new perspectives on our lives our relationships & our interconnectedness with the world around us He reveals an art of living in mindfulness that helps us answer life's deepest questions experience the happiness & freedom we desire & face ageing & dying with curiosity & joy instead of fear Stimulating & inspiring this book teaches us the importance of looking inside ourselves & developing compassion before we can turn to our relationships at home & in the wider world Full of remarkable stories from Thich Nhat Hanh's own experiences & mindful practices for engaging with life this will be a book that will help us generate happiness understanding & love so we can live deeply in each moment of our life right where we are
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Since it was first published " The Art of Loving" has become a classic inspiring thousands of people with its clarity & power Erich Fromm the renowned psychoanalyst sees love as the ultimate need & desire of all human beings In this book he discusses every aspect of the subject romantic love the love of parents for children brotherly love erotic love self-love & the love of God or the divine He looks at the theory of love as it appears throughout the cultures of the world & at the practice how we show or fail to show love to one another Love is an art which we need to develop & practice in order to find true commitment We need to find it individually & as a society as a whole Erich Fromm is one of the major figures in the field of psychoanalysis He devoted himself to consultant psychology & theoretical investigation for many years He was the author of numerous books including " Fear of Freedom" & " Psychoanalysis & Zen" before his death in 1980 ...