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Schiffer Books (528)
A Purr-fect Painting : Matisse's Other Great Cat
ISBN: 9780764361128 Author: Joan Waites Publisher: Schiffer Books Discover the world of Henri Matisse through the eyes of his cat, La Puce. Join him and his two companions, Minouche and Coussi, as they spend their days in Mati... Discover the world of Henri Matisse through the eyes of his cat, La Puce. Join him and his two companions, Minouche and Coussi, as they spend their days in Matisse's sunny seaside apartment watching the artist create his paintings. As La Puce observes Matisse painting his masterpiece The Cat with the Red Fish, featuring Minouche, he too longs to be the subject of one of his paintings. After Matisse falls ill and can no longer paint standing up, La Puce tries to coax him back into painting by using himself as a model. When an accident happens, La Puce inspires the artist to create again . . . but this time using paper and scissors! Bind: hardback Pages: 40 Dimensions: 229 x 229 mm Publication Date: 01-05-2021 |
$38.00 |
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Airbus A300/310
ISBN: 9780764361395 Author: Wolfgang Borgmann Publisher: Schiffer Books By producing the A300-the first twin-jet, wide-body airliner in the world-the European Airbus consortium succeeded in joining the league of leading aircraft mak... By producing the A300-the first twin-jet, wide-body airliner in the world-the European Airbus consortium succeeded in joining the league of leading aircraft makers. The path was both rocky and exciting. Filled with detailed text, including historical, technological, and flight information, as well as colorful photos, this volume provides a fascinating insight into the history of commercial aviation. The first aircraft designed, built, and sold by Airbus, the A300 airliner debuted in 1974 with Air France and was in constant service throughout the world. Among the many past and present airlines flying the A300/310 are Air Hong Kong, Air France, Air India, American, China Airlines, Eastern, EgyptAir, FedEx, Finnair, Iberia, Korean Air, Pan Am, SAS, UPS, and many others. Though it is no longer produced, examples of the aircraft still fly today. Bind: hardback Pages: 144 Dimensions: 229 x 229 mm Publication Date: 30-04-2021 |
$69.99 |
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A Poem Is A Firefly
ISBN: 9780764361081 Author: Charles Ghigna Publisher: Schiffer Books What's a poem? A poem can be many things. In this ideal way to get children thinking about literature join a group of friendly woodland animals as they introduc... What's a poem? A poem can be many things. In this ideal way to get children thinking about literature join a group of friendly woodland animals as they introduce the wonder and magic of poetry. Each animal friend offers their own ideas about poetry, from a whisper to a shout to a laugh to a sigh, and then realizes that poetry is an everyday part of our lives. And yes, indeed, a poem can be a firefly upon the summer wind. Bind: hardback Pages: 32 Dimensions: 229 x 279 mm Publication Date: 31-05-2021 |
$38.00 |
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Bonefire Tarot 2nd Edition
ISBN: 9780764366222 Author: Gabi Angus-West Publisher: Schiffer Books Inspired by Sailor Jerry Collins’s old-school tattoo flash and outsider art, the second edition of Bonefire Tarot brings you 78 energetic hand-painted Tarot c... Inspired by Sailor Jerry Collins’s old-school tattoo flash and outsider art, the second edition of Bonefire Tarot brings you 78 energetic hand-painted Tarot cards with a 248-page companion book. This new edition has nine new cards, new text, and a completely redesigned package. It plunders time and space for universal symbols and features reimagined images to help you discover purpose-giving creativity. The archetypal energies of the Major Arcana figures represent figures in our lives, or aspects of ourselves or situations we are bound to encounter. The Minor suits have their own look and set of common symbols and are concerned with life's little details. • Feel fully equipped to tackle anything from the microcosmic to the macro-enormous • Creates a perfect blending of artistic themes and Tarot symbiology Along with a comprehensive glossary of symbols, three simple spreads, and descriptive essays to guide you, this set dangles the fruits of eternal truth just within reach, ripe and waiting to be gathered. Bind: stationery Pages: 240 Dimensions: 127 x 177 mm Publication Date: 28-11-2023 |
$79.99DUE > 31st Mar 2024 |
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Saggar Firing in an Electric Kiln
ISBN: 9780764362323 Author: Jolanda van de Grint Publisher: Schiffer Books If you enjoy the adventure of alternative firing but have only an electric kiln, this is the guide for you. Learn how to use an electric kiln to attain the natu... If you enjoy the adventure of alternative firing but have only an electric kiln, this is the guide for you. Learn how to use an electric kiln to attain the natural earthy colors and spontaneous patterns of alternative firing methods. Step-by-step instructions together with nearly 200 photos show how to get good results with saggar firing in an electric kiln, without damaging your kiln. Understand every aspect, from making the saggar and understanding your work's requirements to using terra sigillata, firing the kiln, and more. Along with clearly supplying the exact parameters you need to succeed, the guidance here also allows you the space to experiment and use your own creativity. This resource helps you extend your work with the colors and freedom of alternative firing. Bind: hardback Pages: 96 Dimensions: 266 x 209 mm Publication Date: 31-08-2021 |
$65.00 |
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Ford M8 and M20 : The US Army's Standard Armored Car of WWII
ISBN: 9780764361432 Author: David Doyle Publisher: Schiffer Books Developed to provide the US military with a fast-moving reconnaissance vehicle sufficiently armed to knock out WWII-era armored vehicles. The M8 Armored Car and... Developed to provide the US military with a fast-moving reconnaissance vehicle sufficiently armed to knock out WWII-era armored vehicles. The M8 Armored Car and its sibling, the M20 Armored Utility Vehicles, were the most widely used armored vehicles built by Ford. These vehicles saw use with the US Army as well as Allied nations during WWII and well into the 1960s. This book chronicles the development and use of the vehicle from concept to combat. Through dozens of archival photos, many never before published, as well as detailed photographs of some of the finest existent examples of these vehicles, this iconic tank is explored, and its history is explained. Bind: hardback Pages: 128 Dimensions: 229 x 229 mm Publication Date: 30-04-2021 |
$45.00 |
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Hump Drivers
ISBN: 9780764361661 Author: Arthur La Vove Publisher: Schiffer Books Countless men served in World War II. In combat, on the seas, in administrative offices, and in the skies. This is a vivid and engrossing account in words and i... Countless men served in World War II. In combat, on the seas, in administrative offices, and in the skies. This is a vivid and engrossing account in words and images of one man's experience as a "Hump Driver," a pilot who transported people, supplies, and ordnance over the Himalayan mountains between Assam, India, and China. With highly detailed drawings and honest, relatable, and compelling narratives, tales of war are presented and shared in such a way that the reader/viewer will be left with a deep appreciation and respect for the pilots and their crews. Arthur La Vove presents an unforgettable collection of portraits that depict how profoundly war changes a man. With poor-quality food, unsanitary and uncomfortable facilities, harsh and dangerous weather, and malfunctioning communications and equipment, it is easy to see and feel for the men who endured these hardships in such a foreign place as the Hump. Bind: hardback Pages: 160 Dimensions: 152 x 229 mm Publication Date: 31-05-2021 |
$55.00 |
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More Disruption
ISBN: 9780764366819 Author: John Seed Publisher: Schiffer Books Profoundly shaped by the events, forces, and overflow of today's disjointed, social-media-heavy life, these artists' paintings are “disrupted” stylistically... Profoundly shaped by the events, forces, and overflow of today's disjointed, social-media-heavy life, these artists' paintings are “disrupted” stylistically, thematically, or sometimes both. They allow us to appreciate how art relates to the "super-fast, simultaneous, almost dizzyingly paced scrolling" of our lives. • Foreword by artist Nicholas Wilton, founder of Art2Life • Features a special essay on artist Jenny Saville, who has inspired many contemporary representational artists to disrupt their art • More than half of the artists are from outside the US; includes women and BIPOC artists • Artists' comments presented in an engaging question-and-answer style • Artists include Casey Baugh, Jenny Saville, Joseph Lee, Ruprecht von Kaufmann, Justin Mortimer, and dozens more • Art writer and curator John Seed is the foremost authority on disrupted realism and is the author of Disrupted Realism: Paintings for a Distracted World Bind: hardback Pages: 224 Dimensions: 228 x 304 mm Publication Date: 28-10-2023 |
$130.00 |
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The Stuff
ISBN: 9780764363030 Author: Lorraine Osborne Publisher: Schiffer Books Top upholsterer Lorraine Osborne guides you in how to unleash creativity and flaunt your style through upholstering old chairs. Far too much furniture is thrown... Top upholsterer Lorraine Osborne guides you in how to unleash creativity and flaunt your style through upholstering old chairs. Far too much furniture is thrown awayand with it the perfectly good materials and resources it contains that ought to be reused. Its time we changed that. Its not the furniture thats lacking: its our imaginations. Includes how-tos and encouragement for designing your own fabrics. Choosing to reinvent a forgotten chair not only gives it new life, but inspires you to see the new in the old and the fabulous in the drab. All that you need are a few basic upholstery skills, an ability to work three-dimensionally, and an eye for shape and designplus your own personal style and a bit of flair. Insider features include ways to calculate quantities of fabric accurately, and 12 of Lorraine's top tips for making your furniture projects amazing. Bind: hardback Pages: 176 Dimensions: 228 x 228 mm Publication Date: 31-07-2021 |
$75.00 |
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M3 Medium Tank
ISBN: 9780764361418 Author: David Doyle Publisher: Schiffer Books The M3 Lee was America's first mass-produced combat tank. Its unusual configuration of hull-mounted 75 mm gun and turret-mounted 37 mm cannon was a result of th... The M3 Lee was America's first mass-produced combat tank. Its unusual configuration of hull-mounted 75 mm gun and turret-mounted 37 mm cannon was a result of the rush to get the vehicle in production following Nazi Germany's rapid advances in Europe. Following heavy British tank losses in France, the Commonwealth turned to the US to bolster their tank stocks, and the M3 was adapted, through the use of a different turret style, to fill this need. Later, as more-advanced tanks became available, notably the M4 Sherman, the M3s were adapted to fill other roles. This book chronicles the development and use of these vehicles from concept to combat. Through dozens of archival photos, many never before published, as well as detailed photographs of some of the finest existent examples of surviving vehicles, these iconic armored fighting vehicles are explored, and their history is explained. Bind: hardback Pages: 112 Dimensions: 229 x 229 mm Publication Date: 30-04-2021 |
$45.00 |