This hilarious, intriguing & utterly compelling story of how the Stephen the nation knows (or thinks it knows) began to make his presence felt as he took his first tentative steps in the worlds of television, journalism, radio, theatre & film. For all its trademark wit & verbal brilliance, this is a book that is not afraid to confront the aching chasm that separates public image from private feeling. Welcome to the Fry Chronicles, one of the bravest, boldest & heartfelt accounts of a man's formative years that you will ever have the exquisite pleasure of reading. ...

In John Ford's adaptation of a Graham Greene novel a priest (Henry Fonda) finds himself forced to go on the run in a south-of-the-border country where religion is outlawed. Having returned to minister to the spiritual needs of the community, the priest be ...

Anyone with a little persistence & the desire can learn to draw well - this is the starting point for The Fundamentals of Drawing, a practical & compressive course for students of all abilities. Opportunities for practice & improvement are offered across a wide spectrum of subjects ï ½ still life, plants, landscapes, animals, figure drawing & portraiture ï ½ & supported by demonstrations of a broad range of skill & techniques, including perspective & composition. The methods used in The Fundamentals of Drawing have been practised through the centuries by art students & professional artists. They are time honoured & proven. Barrington Barber brings his invaluable expertise as a working artist & teacher to the tasks of showing you how to use them effectively to create successful drawings. No matter what your level of expertise, you will find his clear approach encouraging & his way of teaching inspirational. Included 350 illustrations. ...

Anyone with a little persistence & the desire can learn to draw well
- this is the starting point for The Fundamentals Of Drawing,
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The Fundamentals Of Drawing Anatomy is a book by artists for artists, & presents a dynamic visual record of the essential characteristics & creative possibilities of the human form. For hundreds of years artists have developed their skills by drawing the human body. Bones & muscles, although largely hidden from view, reveal a great deal about us & are key components of expression. All artists need to understand how these internal structures affect movement & posture, creating character & making what are general physical attributes entirely personal. No unnecessary medical jargon is included, only visually stunning yet accurate artworks, showing artists what they need to know in order to bring the human form to life. ...

The Fundamentals of Drawing Landscapes takes you through every aspect of this stimulating area of art in an informal yet informative style. As well as finding practices & exercises among the 350 illustrations, you will discover examples to emulate & also to use for honing your skills. Everything included in this book will add to the sum of your knowledge & understanding & so help make you a better artist. Open your eyes & mind & make the world of landscapes your own. ...

This book takes you through every aspect of this fascinating art style in an informal but informative manner. With 350 illustrations you will find little exercises & practises to hone your skills & a wealth of examples to emulate. Everything included will add to the sum of your knowledge & understanding to become a better artist. ...

Still life has been a popular genre for many hundreds of years, & artists wishing to explore it can find inspirational examples from the time of the Romans right up to the present day, encompassing murals from the Italian Renaissance, the lavish floral studies from the Netherlands in the early 17th century, the exuberant handing of the Impressionists, & the surprising new shapes &

Dimensions introduced by the Cubists & Surrealists. In The Fundamentals of Drawing Still Life, Barrington Barber explores the genre in all its richness.

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Barber Barrington explores Still Life paintings fully with inspirational examples from the Romans to the Dutch & Impressionists. He also shares all of his experience in leading students to taking the fundamental steps of learning to draw, how to learn form other works & practices. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, you will find much to inspire you & develop your talent. ...

The ability to draw the human form accurately & completely is a primary goal for many aspiring artists, despite the current trend in the art establishment away from figurative subjects.   This book is intended for anyone who wants to discover every aspect of what for centuries was regard as the real test of an artists' mettle. Renowned teacher & artist Barrington Barber begins his exploration with anatomy, an understanding of which is vital if the artist is to handle form & translate what he sees into a believable representation of life. He goes on to look at the whole figure: clothed, drawn from life, in action & in detail. Supported by the sections on composition, styles & a step-by-step guide to the final composition, he has once again achieved a brilliantly inspirational art book. Comprehensive, easy to follow & packed with over 300 of Barrington Barbers illustrations, Fundamentals of Figure Drawing is a must for artists of all abilities. ...