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"Who gets to leave a legacy? 1985. Anita de Monte, a rising star in the art world, is found dead in New York City; her tragic death is the talk of the town. Until it isn't. By 1998 Anita's name has been all but forgotten - certainly by the time Raquel, a third-year art history student is preparing her final thesis. On College Hill, surrounded by progeny of film producers, C-Suite executives, and international art-dealers, most of whom float through...
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"A career-spanning collection of inspiring, revelrous essays about art and artists. Like Love is a momentous, raucous collection of essays drawn from twenty years of Maggie Nelson's brilliant work. These profiles, reviews, remembrances, tributes, and critical essays, as well as several conversations with friends and idols, bring to life Nelson's passion for dialogue and dissent. The range of subjects is wide--from Prince to Carolee Schneemann to Matthew...
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2024
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Volume 4 of the art gallery of Paulo Teles (or Yonami). He has worked as a manager, leading a team of almost 40 artists, illustrating for NBA and NFL teams like the Boston Celtics, designing album covers for the future funk band Dr. Justice & the Smooth Operators and the progressive rock band - Dead Venus. He has also worked for publishers such as Marvel , Capstone, Glyph Productions, Galaxy Graphix, Dynamite, Titan Comics, TidalWave, and DC. In...
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2023
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Volume 3 of the art gallery of Paulo Teles (or Yonami). He has worked as a manager, leading a team of almost 40 artists, illustrating for NBA and NFL teams like the Boston Celtics, designing album covers for the future funk band Dr. Justice & the Smooth Operators and the progressive rock band - Dead Venus. He has also worked for publishers such as Marvel , Capstone, Glyph Productions, Galaxy Graphix, Dynamite, Titan Comics, TidalWave, and DC. In...
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2022
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Celebrating 50 years of Vampirella! Dynamite continues to roll out amazing tributes to everyone's favorite babe with bite!
This breathtaking tome reproduces countless already and soon-to-be classic portrayals of the Daughter of Drakulon on beautiful oversized pages. Picking up where the ART OF VAMPIRELLA: THE DYNAMITE YEARS left off, this brand-new, hardcover volume includes well over 40 covers from the smash hit Vampirella #1! Plus covers from the...
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2022
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Save the universe! Save your dogs! Take your chair to the streets and follow Trover throughout the cosmos as you battle your way through hordes of clones on your quest to stop Glorkon! This freaky and awesome art book is the perfect companion to Squanch Games's first full length game! Feast your eye holes on page after page of crazy concept art and intimate commentary!
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2024
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Desolation Wilderness is part of an ongoing project looking at landscape and memory - our relationship with the environment, effects we have on the world and space around us and in turn its profound affect on our own memory and emotions. Each of these landscapes is a starting point to a much bigger adventure that strives to answer the question of what lays beyond the horizon. This book is the second part of a series that began in Internal Wilderness,...
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2023
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A full-color volume that collects concept art and creative commentary chronicling the development of the next entry in the God of War saga. The god of war himself returns in this brand-new installment to the beloved God of War series. As the threat of Ragnark grows ever closer, Kratos and Atreus find themselves choosing between the safety of their family and the safety of the realms. This passionately assembled tome details a story of parenthood,...
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When it comes to images, we are all animists. Deep down, we all know that images can – at least potentially – be alive or come to life. Nowadays, we may tend to rationalize our ingrained animism and explain it away as a mere projection only happening in the space between image and viewer. In the Middle Ages, however, imagery made enthusiastic use of magical, miraculous and mechanical means of animation, empowered and ensouled by both natural and...
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There is immeasurable beauty in stillness, special tranquility in silence, and indescribable enrichment in a calm and peaceful spirit.
In the deepest part of us, we strive to live in that blessed state where earthly troubles are dissolved and have lost their power over us.
Our challenge is to capture these blissful moments by listening to the peace, calm, and stillness deep within us to discover what is ready to be revealed.
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The work of T. C. Steele, William Forsyth, J. Ottis Adams, Otto Stark, and Richard Gruelle, known collectively as the Hoosier Group, established plein air ("in the open air") painting as a major art form in Indiana. The vitality of this style is represented in Painting Indiana III: Heritage of Place which includes 100 juried works by current Indiana plein air artists, along with paintings by the Hoosier Group, all featuring notable Indiana landmarks....
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2022
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From his humble beginnings in Spain, Luis Garcia became one of the brightest stars to illustrate comics around the world. He catapulted to worldwide fame when he began illustrating for Warrens Creepy, Eerie, and Vampirella before becoming a pioneering publisher and graphic novelist on his own.
Follow his artistic growth from romance artist to romance model, from storyteller to existential explorer, from publisher to portrait painter.
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13) Rich
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Siblings, Kate, and Jack Hill, lose everything when the family Wall Street business collapses in corruption and their father's suicide seals their fate. Starting anew without the accustomed wealth, Jack finds a new life in a small midwestern town and rescues the business that supports the township of Shadow Leaf. He uncovers his real father and unknowingly falls in love with his half-brother as a new verdant world unfurls.
Kate, a budding clairvoyant...
14) Outer Wilderness
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2024
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Outer Wilderness: the third journal of a sequence of events that occurred over a vast period of time in an undefined region of deep space. Outer Wilderness is the conclusion to a long term project which has interrogated our relationship with physical and emotional environments. In this book we look out into the depths of the universe. The viewer is invited to investigate the unfamiliar and potentially hazardous landscape of these projected unknowns....
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2023
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Take an inside look at the latest innovative production from the creators of Dishonored and Prey. The mysterious island of Blackreef comes to life through never-before-seen concept art, allowing readers to get up close and personal with all the equipment, adversaries, and locations Colt will encounter while hunting his targets and breaking Blackreef's time loop! An in-depth look at the critically acclaimed next-generation shooter!
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2023
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This comprehensive, in-depth, and personal journey through the eyes of one of the worlds most famous comics creators, Dave Gibbons, spans his earliest years copying Superman and Batman comics as a kid, to co-creating the bestselling graphic novel of all-time, Watchmen, and beyond.
Presented alphabetically, with informally written anecdotes that can be read from cover-to-cover or simply dipped into, Gibbons reveals unseen comics pitches, life as...
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Dive into the enchanting world of "The Enchanted Realms: The Existence and Origins of Fairies" ebook and embark on an extraordinary journey into the heart of folklore and magic. At approximately 38 pages this captivating digital treasure trove is your key to unlocking the secrets of the ethereal beings that have fascinated humanity for centuries. Delve deep into the rich tapestry of fairy folklore from cultures around the world. Uncover the origins...
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"Embark on a riveting journey into the mystical realms of Hindu mythology with 'Kal Bhairav: A Fierce Manifestation of Shiva.' Unveil the untold tales of this formidable deity, exploring the cosmic dance of destruction and creation. As ancient prophecies unfold, a gripping narrative weaves through the sacred landscapes, delving into the profound significance of Kal Bhairav. Brace yourself for an immersive odyssey where divine power clashes with mortal...
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2023
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Enter the Mirrorverse with a full-color volume that explores a new and divergent universe brought to life in the exciting action role playing game! Sinister forces are rising in the Mirrorverse, requiring champions mighty enough to meet the deadly challenge. The World of Disney Mirrorverse gives an in-depth look at powerfully amplified versions of Sulley, Baymax, Jack Skellington, Maleficent, Belle, Buzz Lightyear, Captain Jack Sparrow, Scar and moreall...
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Digital art offers a unique and versatile medium for self-expression, enabling you to create stunning visuals, explore your innermost ideas, and share your unique perspective with the world. Unlike traditional art forms, digital art leverages the power of technology to unlock new horizons in artistic expression. With the right tools and knowledge, you can bring your visions to life in ways that were previously unimaginable. The purpose of this guide...
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