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An Introduction to Arabic Calligraphy • Ghani Alani • World master Alani helps you use ink and a qalam—a traditional reed pen—to create timelessly decorative lines of Arabic script. This guide explains the art’s 1,500-year history; how to choose materials and prepare your tools; basics about the Arabic language; and exercises to help you successfully write and join the letters. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 304 color & b/w images • 80 pp • 978-0-7643-5173-0 • HC • $24.99 / £22.99 / 35.99 CAD An Introduction to Calligraphy • Véronique Sabard, Vincent Geneslay • Learn basics, from pen selection to stroke details, and learn 5 major styles of Western script developed through the centuries. Learn the correct formation of each letter, then enjoy practice exercises—to help you master the style. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 129 color & b/w images • 80 pp • 978-0-7643- 5230-0 • HC • $24.99 / £22.99 / 35.99 CAD An Introduction to Chinese Calligraphy • Lucien X. Polastron, Jiaojia Ouyang • With 142 photos and these short, step-by-step lessons from a master Chinese calligrapher, you can enjoy the basics of the beautiful characters of Chinese. The traditions, tools, and techniques are ex- plained, then clear instructions and easy exercises guide you in Kaishu-style calligraphy. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 142 color & b/w images • 80 pp • 978-0-7643-5242-3 • HC • $24.99 / £22.99 / 35.99 CAD An Introduction to Japanese Calligraphy • Yuuko Suzuki • Clear instructions and 148 pho- tos welcome you to the subtle, fascinating world of Japanese calligraphy. Learn how to use the “four treasures of study” (brush, ink, inkstone, and paper) and how to create characters, words, and even poems. Also includes a selection of cal- ligraphy by master artists to inspire you. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 148 color & b/w images • 80 pp • 978-0-7643-5218-8 • HC • $24.99 / £22.99 / 35.99 CAD Printmakers Today • Jeffrey B. Snyder, editor • Color photos review works by to- day’s printmakers, from installation pieces to three-dimensional art. Techniques in- clude woodcuts, lithographs, screenprints, silkscreens, etching, mezzotint, serigraph print, linocut, and more. The artists describe their works, techniques, and inspirations. • 11" × 8.5" (279 × 216 mm) • 368 color photos • 256 pp • 978-0-7643- 3462-7 • HC • $50.00 / £45.99 / 73.00 CAD Tattoo Lettering & Banners: Classic and Modern Script Designs • Britt Johansson • This book of script and banner lettering in a wide range of styles is the tattoo artist’s ideal cheat sheet. Be- ginning with traditional handwriting, it moves into more complex script styles. Customers can choose from the samples to write a loved one’s name and bring this book to the shop. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 154 color images and drawings • 128 pp • 978-0-7643-5215-7 • PB • $24.99 / £22.99 / 35.99 CAD Today's Botanical Artists • Cora Marcus, Libby Kyer • The work of 65 top botanical art- ists from America. Gorgeous flowers, leaves, plants, roots, and vegetables have been beau- tifully drawn and painted and are displayed here. Today’s gardeners, nature lovers, graphic designers, collectors, and decorators will find much to absorb and enjoy. • 11" × 8.5" (279 × 216 mm) • 220 images • 160 pp • 978-0-7643-2905-0 • HC • $40.00 / £36.99 / 56.99 CAD Today's Top Stationery Artists • Tori Higa • This book profiles over 160 color images of art- work from contemporary greeting card and sta- tionery designers. Each artist readers are intro- duced to through images and text has a unique and modern approach to designing for the age-old concept of handwritten correspondence. They are all trendsetters in the stationery arena. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 169 images • 112 pp • 978-0-7643-2832-9 • PB • $25.00 / £22.99 / 35.99 CAD Today's Top Stationery Artists 2 • Tori Higa • This book contains the work of 52 new statio- nery artists and over 350 vibrant color photos of their imaginative work. Short artist biographies and 16 in-depth feature interviews with various stationers provide readers with insight into their inspiration and business. Valuable tips are provid- ed for starting your own stationery company. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 355 color photos • 144 pp • 978-0-7643-3737-6 • PB • $29.99 / £27.99 / 42.99 CAD Creating Scenes for Military Miniatures: Groundwork, Foliage, & Settings • Kim Jones • When you finish your latest military miniature, you want to display it at its best. This book helps you build imaginative settings for your model with step-by-step, close-up photographs. The artist de- scribes his techniques for creating groundwork, foliage, and diorama settings. Proven methods for creating scenes for your military miniatures to give that perfect touch. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 300+ color photos • 92 pp • 978-0-7643-0370- 8 • PB • $16.95 / £15.99 / 23.95 CAD Ferrer-Dalmau: Art, History and Miniatures • Author José Manuel Guerrero Acosta, Author Agustín Pacheco Fernández • A selection of works by Augusto Ferrer-Dalmau, including some never previously released, together with his latest cre- ations, comes to life through the work of a large group of military miniaturists who have found in- spiration in his paintings for their models. • 8.13" × 9.13" (207 × 232 mm) • 141 color photos • 144 pp • 978-0-7643-5010-8 • HC • $39.99 / £36.99 / 56.99 CAD Modeling Military Miniatures: Tips, Tools, & Techniques • Kim Jones • Tips on constructing weapons, adding straps and belts to a figure, and creating realistic terrain using materials that can be found around the house. Help in solving some of the seemingly difficult problems that can confront the novice sculptor. Each technique is detailed using close-up photography and clear, concise captions to explain every step. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 250 color photos • 64 pp • 978-0- 88740-883-0 • PB • $14.95 / £13.99 / 22.95 CAD Modeling Weapons & Accessories for Mili- tary Miniatures • Kim Jones • While there are many commercially available weapons and acces- sories for military miniatures, sometimes you wish you had a different rifle or sword with which to arm your latest figure. Using step-by-step photo- graphs, Kim Jones illustrates methods of creating rifles, swords, pistols, cartridge pouches, and other accessories. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 280 color photos & illustrations • 80 pp • 978-0-7643- 0128-5 • PB • $16.95 / £15.99 / 23.95 CAD Painting Ancient and Medieval Warriors With Mike Davidson • Mike Davidson • Ancient and medieval warriors, clad in leather or metal ar- mor, make wonderful, challenging figures to paint. Using clear, concise instructions and detailed pho- tographic illustrations, Mike Davidson guides read- ers through the steps necessary to first prepare, then paint, and finally display these warriors of ages past; he also includes instructions on building attractive display backgrounds. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 257 color photographs • 64 pp • 978-0-7643-0648-8 • PB • $14.95 / £13.99 / 19.95 CAD Painting Civil War Miniatures • Mike David- son • Miniature American Civil War figures have become extremely popular in the past few years. Using a clearly photographed step-by-step ap- proach, Mike utilizes hobby paints and oils to bring these highly detailed miniatures to life. Mike also provides formulas for mixing a variety of Civil War uniform colors. The techniques are easily used on any Civil War model. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 250 color photos • 64 pp • 978-0-88740- 884-7 • PB • $14.95 / £13.99 / 22.95 CAD Painting Miniature Military Figures • Mike Davidson • While it may seem easy to paint a three-dimensional miniature figure, to do it prop- erly requires a practiced hand and some artistic techniques. Mike Davidson takes a commercially produced casting and leads the reader through the process of assembly, painting, and mounting. Each step is clearly photographed and captioned so the reader may follow them. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 250+ color photos • 64 pp • 978-0-88740- 625-6 • PB • $14.95 / £13.99 / 19.95 CAD Painting Napoleonic Miniatures • Mike David- son • The Napoleonic era has been called the age of the military tailor because of its colorful, ornate uniforms. With clear photos and instructions, the reader is guided through the process of assembly, painting, and display of a commercially produced figure. Using a combination of hobby paints and oils, Mike provides formulas for a variety of Napo- leonic uniform colors. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 300+ color photos • 80 pp • 978-0-7643- 0129-2 • PB • $16.95 / £15.99 / 23.95 CAD Painting World War II Miniatures • Mike Davidson • World War II saw a large variety of uniforms on battlefields around the globe. Mike Davidson turns his painting skills to twentieth cen- tury warriors. Starting with commercially produced figures, he guides the reader through the process of assembly, painting, and mounting. There are also formulas for mixing a variety of World War II uniform colors. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 300+ color photos • 80 pp • 978-0-7643-0371-5 • PB • $16.95 / £15.99 / 23.95 CAD Sculpting Miniature Military Figures • Kim Jones • Step-by-step through the art of creating military miniatures. The feature figure is an Ameri- can cavalryman of the late 19th century. Sculpted from epoxy putty on a brass armature with accura- cy and realism, this figure makes a great project for the modeler, and for all who use this flexible and exciting medium. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 375 color, b&w photos • 96 pp • 978-0-88740- 626-3 • PB • $17.95 / £16.99 / 27.95 CAD Contemporary Millinery: Hat Design and Construction • Sophie Beale • A fresh guide to making hats for the beginner and intermediate learner. With 11 easy-to-follow projects and many activities, tips, and suggestions to try, you'll learn about working with core materials, mixing and matching techniques, sustainability, and advancing your skills through design. • 8.5" × 10" (216 × 254 mm) • 200+ color photos and illustrations • 160 pp • 978-0-7643-6211-8 • PB • $34.99 / £31.99 / 48.99 CAD Art in a Box: 30 Creative Projects in Mixed-Media Assemblage • Marlis Maehrle • This compelling art form is based on how you choose and arrange items in a “box” (term used loosely!) to create a visual message. With 30 in- triguing projects to get you started, it teaches techniques for arranging, organizing, mounting, and creating narratives. A gallery of expert artists’ works offer inspiration. • 8.75" × 10.5" (222 × 267 mm) • 320 color images & patterns • 176 pp • 978-0-7643-5841-8 • HC • $24.99 / £22.99 / 35.99 CAD MAKING MINIATURE FIGURES MILLINERY MIXED MEDIA LETTERING, MAKING MINIATURE FIGURES, MILLINERY, MIXED MEDIA | 57