All artists, whether professional or amateur, need a thorough understanding of human anatomy in order to depict the complexity of the human form correctly. Anatomy for the Artist is a beautifully illustrated volume, which takes the reader into the wonderful world of human anatomy. The book is divided into five sections, with information on the head & the neck, the trunk, the upper extremity, the lower extremity, & ending with a section on movement. Each section is comprehensively illustrated using detailed drawings of the human body, accompanied by a clear commentary describing the structure & function of that particular body part. There is also information about how to proportion figures correctly, how to depict light & shade, as well as hints & tips on the best way of drawing moving figures. Guidance is given about the correct kind of artist's equipment to use to achieve the best results.
- A fascinating subject in its own right, Anatomy for the Artist is essential reading for anyone who wants to enjoy sketching the human form.
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A complete Guide To Fairies & Magical Beings introduces you to the enchanting world of these beautiful & powerful creatures. From wood nymphs to lorelei, goblins to pixies, Cassandra Eason explores fascinating fairy myths & legends from around the world, & shows you how to unlock fairy energy & magic for yourself. You will discover: ...

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When Emily's boyfriend posts compromising photos of her on the internet, her life goes into sharp decline. Emily is about to lose everything
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ï ½ Illustrated throughout with superb colour photographs ï ½ Identifies the most common herbs, with a picture, quick reference b ...

Corduroy Mansions, Pimlico, is an oasis of civilisation, its inhabitants, peace-loving & considerate. But beneath the polite exterior seismic change is stirring. Barbara Ragg makes an eye-popping discovery about her suitor's past, while Oedipus Snark
- tirelessly self-interested government minister
- has a close encounter in Switzerland that leaves him a new man. William French is so shaken by an unexpected declaration of love that he considers making a disappearance himself. This book has 297 pages & is 19.7cm x 12.6cm x 2cm

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Susan Hooper may be a docker's daughter, but when he secretarial skills land her in the midst of London's literary sophisticates she can hold her own. Until she encounters Mercer Hughes. She finds herself falling reluctantly in love with the handsome literary agent with the notorious reputation & shady past. Soon Susan is mixing in circles where pimps & gangsters rub shoulders with wealthy fascist sympathisers in support of the war in Spain. Her idealistic brother & father seemed a world away, & even her old friend, newspaperman Danny Cahill, is shocked. But Susan has not forgotten them. As the threat of world war grows she realizes she must choose between the family she still cares about & a lover who will not let her go. ...

1930, Liverpool. Reformed con-artist Leah Marshall has long yearned for the thrills of her former life. Now she has the chance

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Details: Those who witnessed the closure of the Corris Railway in 1948 may well have been disappointed but were hardly
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