Beautifully written yet highly controversial An Image of Africa" asserts Achebe's belief in Joseph Conrad as a 'bloody racist' & his conviction that Conrad's novel " Heart of Darkness" only serves to perpetuate damaging stereotypes of black people. Also included is " The Trouble with Nigeria" Achebe's searing outpouring of his frustrations with his country. " Great Ideas": throughout history some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves
- & each other. They have inspired debate dissent war & revolution. They have enlightened outraged provoked & comforted. They have enriched lives
- & destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers pioneers radicals & visionaries whose ideas shook civilization & helped make us who we are."

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Rather than presenting a life of Christ in art this beautiful book explores the challenges facing artists when representing Jesus
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No Fear Transfers If you have never tried image transfers or have experienced image transfer mishaps then Image Transfer Workshop is for you. This book presents step-by-step techniques for 35 image transfer processes extensive tips for fixing mishaps & examples of how to combine transfers in finished pieces of mixed-media art. This comprehensive guide
Features:35 Techniques: This book focuses exclusively on making transfers-from simple tape & gel medium transfers to more complex & out of the box techniques like solar silk screens & plastic wrap transfers. Troubleshooting: Image Transfer Workshop

Includes:: extensive answers to help fix problems in transfers gone wrong. You'll learn what to watch for what to do to get great transfers every time. Dual Styles Dual Approaches: The authors' different styles illustrate how transfer techniques can take on completely different looks. Finished pieces of art for each technique & a section of completely stepped-out projects are sure to inspire you! Let Image Transfer Workshop help build your image transfer confidence.


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This title is a paperback reprint
- back due to popular dem&. It covers over 400 captivating photographs chronicling Leicester
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Myths inspired Greek & Roman artists to rise to the challenge of conveying flowing narratives in static form. This book describes the different ways painters sculptors & other artists explored & exploited the dense forest of myth. It explains how formulas were devised for certain stories; how these could be adapted developed & even transferred to other contexts; how one myth could be distinguished from another
- or confused with it; how myths related to daily life or political propaganda; & the influence of evolving tastes. Written in a lively & accessible style fully illustrated with examples drawn from a wide range of media Images of Myths in Classical Antiquity provides fresh & stimulating insights into the representation of myths in Greek & Roman art.
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With his iconic puppet characters & warm humour Jim Henson helped defined the childhoods of millions of people. Now with the Muppets & popular as ever fans old & new are appreciating the charm & genius of his work. Compiled directly from the Jim Henson Workshop archives Imagination Illustrated adapts the diary that Jim faithfully kept throughout his career supplementing it with a trove of little-seen visual material including rare sketches personal & production photographs storyboards doodles & much more. Throughout archivist Karen Falk delves into the behind-the-scenes details of Hensons life & his artistic process. Sure to delight anyone w ho has enjoyed Hensons creations; seeing early drawings of Kermit & Miss Piggy is like seeing childhood photos of dear friends this lovely book celebrates Jims life & his magical creations. ...

This book explores the question of how to paint a realistic picture of something that doesn't exist. It is intended not only for artists interested in fantasy & science fiction but also for anyone who wants to recreate history visualize extinct wildlife or simply tell a story with a picture. ...

The essential humour gift book of the year returns in the anticipated fourth volume of this bestselling series
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Following the success of Fantasy Workshop & Fantasy Creatures the Imagine FX team have turned their expertise to Manga Art for fantasy artists who want to progress to the next level. With reference to creative painting programs (including Photoshop Illustrator & Corel Painter) the book explains with the help of step-by-step instructions & screen grabs how to progress from basic 'pencil' roughs to first stage line art & ultimately finished colour art. Creating all sorts of amazing Manga characters scenes & close-ups using the very latest techniques you'll soon be able to design your own digital paintings & firsst-class Manga art. Other titles in the series: Fantasy Workshop (9781843404729) & Fantasy Creatures (9781843406020). ...

Hannah Shah is an Imams daughter. She lived the life of a Muslim but for many years her father abused her in the cellar of their home. At 16 she discovered a plan to send her to Pakistan for an arranged marriage & she ran away. Hunted by her angry father & brothers who were determined to make her an honour killing she had to keep moving house to escape them. Then worst of all in her familys eyes she became a Christian. Some Muslims say converting from Islam is punishable by death... One day a mob of forty men came after her armed with hammers sticks & knives...with her father at the front... The Imams Daughter" is Hannahs gripping
- but ultimately inspiring
- true story. How through her courage & determination she broke free from her background & found a new life beyond its confines
- a new life of freedom & love."


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