In this book artwork consists of everything from jewellery & watches to light fixtures Welcome to the world of Steampunk a unique fantasy version of nineteenth century Victorian England imbued with today's technology resulting in devices & contraptions that seem to have sprung from the mind of a mad twenty-first century scientist In this book you'll discover the captivating & dynamic world of this emerging genre through the creative vision of today's leading Steampunk artists all featured in the world's first museum exhibit of Steampunk held at The Museum of the History of Science at Oxford University in England No longer satisfied with the plastic design of today's mass-produced products these artists are crafting a romantic new standard for modern goods by applying the characteristics of Steampunk This expanded edition has added artist profiles & a look at what is happening in the world of Steampunk since the exposition ...

Steve Ditko the co-creator of Spiderman & Dr Strange remains an enigma though this book draws us closer to the artist & gives us a better understanding of his amazing work Introducing the very best of rare & striking Steve Ditko comic book stories & original art this large format beautifully showcases Ditko&s work with many reproductions of original art pieces by the master comic book artist As with the entire line of Yoe Books the reproductions techniques employed strive to preserve the look & feel of expensive vintage comics Painstakingly remastered enjoy the closest possible recreation of reading these comics when first released About the Author As with the entire line of Yoe Books the reproductions techniques employed strive to preserve the look & feel of expensive vintage comics Painstakingly remastered enjoy the closest possible recreation of reading these comics when first released" ...

As seen in the MAIL ON SUNDAY THE DAILY MAIL THE TELEGRAPH & as heard BBC RADIO 2 with Chris Evans 'A lovely book Offers a little lesson every day on how to be more mindful to slow time down or stop time' Chris Evans BBC Radio 2---------------------------------------------------A frantic world or a frantic mind? The New York Times bestselling author Pedram Shojai reveals what it takes to stop time Discover the deepest secrets of time & take control of your life By following the 100-day Gong ritual
- allocating a set amount of time each day a ' Gong' to everyday tasks
- you will not only find your mind is calmer & clearer but also that you have the space to accomplish what you want in life Taoist Minister & New York Times bestselling author Pedram Shojai shows how the ancient spiritual practice of stopping time can be turned into a simple & effective life skill to help you feel less stressed more rested & able to focus on what matters most' The Art of Stopping Time is a powerful book that will help you at this critical juncture in history when time seems to disappear in an instant I highly recommend it' Daniel G Amen MD Founder Amen Clinics & author of Memory Rescue ' Who knew that the way to gain more time was actually to stop be present & dedicate time to specific activities' JJ Virgin New York Times bestselling author of The Virgin Diet & Sugar Impact Diet

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In this beautiful book Naomi Okamoto passes on her experience & knowledge of Sumi-e
- traditional Japanese ink painting that uses
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Following the success of Jeffrey L Forgeng's translation of Joachim Meyer's The Art of Sword Combat the author was alerted to an earlier recension of the work which was discovered in Lund University Library in Sweden The manuscript produced in Strassburg around 1568 is illustrated with thirty watercolour images & seven ink diagrams The text covers combat with the longsword (h&-&-a-half sword) dusack (a one-handed practice weapon comparable to a sabre) & rapier The manuscript's theoretical discussion of guards is one of the most critical passages to understanding this key feature of the historical practice not just in relation to Meyer but in relation to the medieval combat systems in general The manuscript offers an extensive repertoire of training drills for both the dusack & the rapier a feature largely lacking in treatises of the period as a whole but critical to modern reconstructions of the practice The translation also

Includes:: a biography of Meyer much of which has only recently come to light as well as technical terminology & other essential information for understanding & contextualizing the work

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The Tarot has a 500-year history & most Western & Eastern cultures have created their own unique decks The cards in this set exquisitely illustrated by artist Emma Garner express the rich imagery & symbols of the Tarot in a way that is both stunning & immediate There are eight different card arrangements to try laying out plus essential information on timing a reading; this is often omitted in Tarot instruction guides even though the first question asked of a Tarot reader is often When will these events happen?' Particular attention is also paid to interpreting the people' or Court cards of the Minor Arcana as these are often stumbling blocks for the new reader Armed with the knowledge in this book the reader will be able to make sense of a complete reading for him or herself or a friend & use these inspiring cards to solve problems identify opportunities & ultimately divine the future ...

The Art of Tattoo brings you a stunning collection of the most intricate unique & exquisite tattoos from the subtle & delicate ...

In a world where superheroes roam the earth in search of justice for the common man who brings justice to the superheroes? The Boys do Butcher Wee Hughie Mother&s Milk The Frenchman & The Female are the badasses that keep the supes in line
- protecting mankind from some truly deranged superheroes Now for the first time ever fans can experience the entire collection of fantastically controversial cover art from series artist & co-creator Darick Robertson This edition also

Includes:: all of the exclusive variant covers by legendary guest artists Jim Lee Dave Gibbons Howard Chaykin David Lloyd & John Cassaday Topped off with a bonus Afterward by producer Adam Mc Kay (Anchorman Talladega Nights) the definitive collection of covers fans have been clamoring for has officially arrived
- all in one glorious hardcover! Creator Commentary from Darick Robertson" What&s really fun about this book in my opinion is to watch the covers unfold like a story in & of itself I hope that&s what you&ll get out of it Ennis had a great imagination for covers & I always looked forward to what he&d suggest next In the beginning I was coming up with numerous sketches & ideas to present but as we went on the covers became a real collaboration & he always had a good idea Some of these sketches (sometimes it would take more than one) are presented here so you can see the evolution of the process Revisiting the world of The Boys by creating a new cover for this project only seemed appropriate like spending time with some not-so-friendly old friends" More from this Author The Boys Volume 10 Butcher Baker Candlestickmaker The Boys Volume 9 The Big Ride Transmetropolitan Gouge Away Ballistic Volume 1 The Boys Volume 4 We Gotta Go Now The Boys Volume 1 The Name of the Game



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In a world where superheroes roam the earth in search of justice for the common man who brings justice to the superheroes? The Boys do Butcher Wee Hughie Mother&s Milk The Frenchman & The Female are the badasses that keep the supes in line
- protecting mankind from some truly deranged superheroes Now for the first time ever fans can experience the entire collection of fantastically controversial cover art from series artist & co-creator Darick Robertson This edition also

Includes:: all of the exclusive variant covers by legendary guest artists Jim Lee Dave Gibbons Howard Chaykin David Lloyd & John Cassaday Topped off with a bonus Afterward by producer Adam Mc Kay (Anchorman Talladega Nights) the definitive collection of covers fans have been clamoring for has officially arrived
- all in one glorious hardcover! Creator Commentary from Darick Robertson " What&s really fun about this book in my opinion is to watch the covers unfold like a story in & of itself I hope that&s what you&ll get out of it Ennis had a great imagination for covers & I always looked forward to what he&d suggest next In the beginning I was coming up with numerous sketches & ideas to present but as we went on the covers became a real collaboration & he always had a good idea Some of these sketches (sometimes it would take more than one) are presented here so you can see the evolution of the process Revisiting the world of The Boys by creating a new cover for this project only seemed appropriate like spending time with some not-so-friendly old friends"



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Carefully curated & beautifully packaged erotic art through the ages
- 200 works from the world's most important artists This carefully
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