Dover Publications

Blandford Percy W., 2010

24 projects for novices and experts include door latches, garden tools, tables, fences, weather vanes, and more. A book of ideas and suggestions, rather than an instruction manual, this volume features 80 figures and includes lists of materials, step-by-step instructions, and suggestions for variations in design. Подробнее

The Jewel of Seven Stars

Stoker B., 2010

The fabled Jewel of Seven Stars has been stolen and the ancient Egyptian queen Tera has risen from her tomb to take it back — at any cost! The author of Dracula wrote this enthralling novel of a mummy's curse, a spellbinding blend of Eastern lore and classic horror fiction. Подробнее

On the Art of Drawing

Fawcett, 2010

»A real contribution not only to illustration, but to art». Norman Rockwell. A leading American commercial artist, known as the «Illustrator's Illustrator», presents the fundamentals of improvisation, lighting, style, and technique. Thorough examinations of the human figure and landscapes feature 100 illustrations and stress the importance of design and composition. Подробнее

Turn-of-the-Century Fashion Patterns and Tailoring Techniques

Gordon S.S., 2012

Classic 1901 guide to cutting ladies' tailor-made clothing includes patterns and detailed instructions for creating over 60 garments and parts of wearing apparel: leg-o-mutton sleeves, broad collars, military cape, knickerbockers, bloomers, opera cloak, riding breeches, and much more. The perfect reference for recreating vintage clothing for costume parties and theatrical productions. Подробнее

Mucha's Figures Decoratives

Mucha Alphonse, 1982

Comprised of 40 full-page, two-color plates of finished drawings in several media, this new volume reproduces Mucha's extraordinary 1905 style book, Figures Decoratives, a summation of Art Nouveau art and design. New introduction. Подробнее

Spanish Decorative Ironwork

Labarta Luis, 2000

Over 300 outstanding illustrations — thoughtfully selected and excellently reproduced — depict ornate altar screens, doors, chandeliers, balcony railings, candelabra, tombstone crosses, pulpits, gates, window screens, and more. Brief captions identify the types, origins, and dates of pieces in this excellent collection for artists, interior designers, craftspeople, and lovers of antiques. Подробнее

600 Butterflies and Moths in Full Color

Kirby W.F., 2007

The exquisite hues and shapes of butterflies — and their glorious spectrum of intricate markings — are rendered with incredible precision on 61 full-color plates. Imaginations will take flight with butterflies and moths of every family, along with details of pupa, eyes, antennae, and the winged insects' favorite plant life. Подробнее

Drawings

Vincent Van Gogh, 1987

Choice drawings — from early impressions of peasant life to studies for Starry Night, other masterpieces. 44 black-and-white illustrations. Captions. Подробнее

Ornamental Ironwork

Durenne A., 1998

Finely detailed illustrations, selected from rare turn-of-the-century sources, provide striking examples of decorative ironwork designed to embellish balconies, gates, window grilles, staircases, doorways, and other architectural features. A rich source of inspiration and elegant, royalty-free material for graphic artists, designers, and craftworkers. Подробнее

Art Nouveau Floral and Animal Designs (+ CD-ROM)

Verneuil M.P., 2004

Finely detailed designs, selected from some of Verneuil's best-known collections, feature graceful images of garden flowers, reeds, and blossoming trees, as well as exquisite portrayals of fish, butterflies, birds, and other members of the animal kingdom. An inspiration for graphic artists, illustrators, and craftspeople. 146 full-color illustrations. Подробнее

Sense and Sensibility

Austen J., 2010

A delightful comedy of manners, this novel concerns the romantic travails of two sisters, who struggle to balance passion and prudence. It abounds in the author's customary wit and engaging characterizations. This handsome hardcover gift edition features a dust jacket and more than 60 charming drawings by a leading Victorian-era illustrator. Подробнее

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Twain, 2010

Climb aboard the raft with Huck and Jim and drift away from the «sivilized» life and into a world of adventure, excitement, danger, and self-discovery. Huck's shrewd and humorous narrative is complemented by lyrical descriptions of the Mississippi valley and a sparkling cast of memorable characters. Подробнее

Chinese Designs and Motifs

Noble, 2008

With its dragons and fish, flowers and foo dogs, this magnificent new archive of Chinese designs newly rendered represents an exotic archive of royalty-free art. Hundreds of crisp black-and-white images based on authentic artifacts appear here, in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. 361 black-and-white illustrations. Подробнее

Art Nouveau Vector Designs (+ CD-ROM)

Weller, 2010

At the turn of the 20th century, Art Nouveau design blossomed with undulating patterns of luxurious swirls, curves, and highly stylized images. This collection of 203 Vector-based illustrations beautifully captures the period in an amazing assortment of functional forms. Includes a gallery of design ideas and a complete tutorial section. Подробнее

William Morris Designs (+ CD-ROM)

Morris William, 2006

This compilation features both color and black and white illustrations by the artist, designer and driving force behind the British Arts and Crafts Movement. Images include color reproductions of textile, wallpaper and stained glass designs in addition to black and white illustrations and ornamental motifs from the Kelmscott Chaucer and other illustrated books. This work is part of Dover Full-Color Electronic Design series: Brilliant full-color, royalty-free illustrations and designs for art, craft and hobby use. Each set features one CD-ROM containing hundreds of images scanned at 300 dpi and saved in TIFF format, a large-format book with every image on the CD-ROM printed large and clearly for easy reference and direct use. Mac and Windows compatible. Подробнее

Grasset's Art Nouveau Floral Ornament (+ CD-ROM)

Grasset Eugene, 2008

These lush floral images, lovingly reproduced from a hard-to-find edition of a Belle Epoque classic, were compiled by a pioneer in Art Nouveau design. The 466 color images feature vibrant, naturalistic motifs, stylized borders, panels, medallions, and more by M.P. Verneuil and other masters of the genre, including Bourgeot, Gaudin, Hervegh, and Schlumberger. Подробнее

Sherlock Holmes Paper Dolls

Tierney Tom, 2009

The dean of detectives and master of disguise comes with 10 costumes, plus four colleagues and adversaries: the loyal Dr. Watson, the nefarious Professor Moriarty, Inspector Lestrade, and Irene Adler. Little detectives can help the world-famous sleuth solve this collection of 36 brain-teasing puzzles. This title features code-breaking conundrums, memory games, and more — kids can also colour the pictures when the mysteries has been solved. Подробнее

Hiroshige Postcards Ando Hiroshige (1797-1858) excelled at sensitive depictions of Japanese landscapes and of people from all walks of life. These 12 reproductions of the artist's watercolor-and-ink creations include images from some of his best-known works, including One Hundred Famous Views of Edo and The Sixty-nine Stations of the Kisokaido. Подробнее

Masterpieces of Italian Decorative Ironwork

Pedrini Augusto, 2006

Spanning 5 centuries of magnificent ironwork designs by Italian masters, this superb archive encompasses both simple and elaborate ornamentation for doors, windows, gates, balconies, stairs, and other architectural features. A remarkable variety of motifs are depicted — from gracefully executed florals and foliated elements to striking portrayals of mythical beasts. 172 black-and-white illustrations. Подробнее

Chinese Animal Designs (+ CD-ROM)

Chen Yan, 2005

Hundreds of finely rendered images, grouped chronologically according to dynastic era, depict dragons, tigers, fish, birds, horses, butterflies, waterfowl, and a host of other creatures — real and mythical. These 698 high-quality, black-and-white designs can add a distinctive Far Eastern accent to a variety of art and craft projects. Подробнее

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