Schiffer Books (528)

The Practical Guide to the Beard

ISBN: 9780764360268

Author: Jean Artignan    Publisher: Schiffer Books

Whether chosen for comfort, to appear more mature, or for aesthetic reasons, a beard is a means for a man to affirm his style. In the working world, where a clo...


Whether chosen for comfort, to appear more mature, or for aesthetic reasons, a beard is a means for a man to affirm his style. In the working world, where a closely shaved face has long been the norm, its return comes with a condition: that it is neat and well maintained. In this practical guide you will find all the tips for choosing a beard that matches your look and personality: trimming your beard using a detailed step-by-step technique; taking care of your beard and skin with appropriate tools and creams; choosing, trimming, and maintaining your mustache; discovering the ancient shaving ritual practiced by barbers; and learning tips to avoid the little hassles of everyday life.


Bind: hardback


Pages: 88


Dimensions: 153 x 230 mm


Publication Date: 28-09-2020


$32.99
KindKids Super Sudoku

ISBN: 9780764365614

Publisher: Schiffer Books

Introducing a fresh and creative approach to kids' activity books! The KindKids series from Better Day Books combines adorable art, deluxe packaging, and positi...


Introducing a fresh and creative approach to kids' activity books! The KindKids series from Better Day Books combines adorable art, deluxe packaging, and positive messages with classic puzzle activities to create an enjoyable experience that both kids and parents will love. Each book in the series begins with detailed instructions and simple practice puzzles. Then there are more advanced offerings that challenge kids but are not too overwhelming. Puzzle solutions are included at the back of each book. And there is even motivational poster art that kids can cut out and display when they have completed all the activities! Here's what's inside KindKids Super Sudoku:; 100 sudoku puzzles to grow brilliant minds; Easy instructions that teach kids how to do sudoku; Practice puzzles for getting started using logic; 4 x 4 puzzles and 6 x 6 puzzles; Full-color art to cut out and display; Positive messages to inspire kindness and confidence; Solutions for every puzzle; Handy on-the-go format! Each full-color book comes in a convenient 6" x 8" travel size with lay-flat binding and a sturdy backer board, making it perfect for busy families on the go! We've even included rounded corners and gold foil on the cover to elevate these books into beautiful gift items at a value price. A perfect series for any parent or caretaker looking to inspire their child with adorable design, positive messages, and fun activities. Collect them all!


Bind: paperback


Pages: 96


Dimensions: 152 x 203 mm


Publication Date: 31-01-2023


$17.99
Paper Sculpture

ISBN: 9780764362149

Author: Richard Sweeney    Publisher: Schiffer Books

Pliable, ephemeral, and easily manipulated with simple tools, paper is a medium with which the artist can form three-dimensional shapes quickly through precise ...


Pliable, ephemeral, and easily manipulated with simple tools, paper is a medium with which the artist can form three-dimensional shapes quickly through precise folding and cutting. With precise information on the whys behind 3-D paper sculpting and its methods, plus hundreds of stunning photos of his works, acclaimed artist and designer Richard Sweeney shows how the basic principles of form making in paper can be useful for artists, architects, and fashion designers. Follow Sweeney's engaging step-by-step analysis of the techniques he uses in the creation of his internationally exhibited work. Sweeney leads you through the three stages of his process, from the initial conceptual stage (whether drawing on natural or architectural forms for inspiration), to the basic shapes, and finally to the folding techniques. Simple, clear instructions and diagrams teach the building blocks: curved folding (symmetrical curves, circular folding), curved pleating (parallel pleat, reflection pleat, S curve, radiating pleat, crescent pleat), wet folding, faceted pleating (twist, herringbone), and modular forms (curved module, shell module, pleat module).


Bind: paperback


Pages: 128


Dimensions: 216 x 216 mm


Publication Date: 31-10-2021


$59.99
Sewing Simple Softies with 17 Amazing Designers

ISBN: 9780764361272

Author: Trixi Symonds    Publisher: Schiffer Books

This book brings together 17 Sew a Softie designers from around the world. Each designer has come up with a delightful new hand-sewn project to inspire moms, da...


This book brings together 17 Sew a Softie designers from around the world. Each designer has come up with a delightful new hand-sewn project to inspire moms, dads, kids, grandparents, and teachers of all kinds. No expensive machines are required, and each project uses stitches and techniques that can easily be mastered by first-time sewers. Get together with kids and enjoy time together sewing a wide range of softies, including a Taco, a Painted Flower, a Tooth Tiger, Bluey Koala, a Toucan, Seashells, Lucky Spiders, and many more. Sew a Softie is a worldwide community that works to teach a whole new generation to sew, and to transmit a love of sewing and an appreciation of its enormous potential to nurture creativity, independence, and a sense of community in our children. Sew a Softie events have inspired thousands of people, especially young children, to begin sewing.


Bind: paperback


Pages: 128


Dimensions: 216 x 279 mm


Publication Date: 26-02-2021


$38.99
Atlas of Lost Paradises

ISBN: 9780764367250

Author: Gilles Lapouge    Publisher: Schiffer Books

Thoroughly documented, a worldwide selection of places representing many attempts made by mankind through the ages to re-create a paradise on Earth. "Paradises...


Thoroughly documented, a worldwide selection of places representing many attempts made by mankind through the ages to re-create a paradise on Earth. "Paradises got off to a bad start early on. The one the Bible had arranged had to rapidly close its pearly gates when its first two occupants, Adam and Eve, had misbehaved." According to Gilles Lapouge, paradise is a paradoxical creation of our imagination, blending hope and nostalgia. Historically, mankind has sought to fashion a paradise, which could be accessed during its lifetime: ideal cities, cities made of glass and steel, castles of freedom, etc. This atlas embarks us upon a journey across civilizations, through the exploration of 27 real or fictional places, including • gardens of the Middle Ages • Atlantis • Castles of King Ludwig II • Oceana • Atlantis • Pitcairn Island • city of Manoa • Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang Each place is illustrated with a specially designed map in a graphic style that has become the hallmark of this Atlas series.


Bind: hardback


Pages: 128


Dimensions: 190 x 266 mm


Publication Date: 28-02-2024


Tags: Coming Soon   January 2024   Travel   History
$69.99
DUE > 31st May 2024
Mine's Bigger Than Yours - The 100 Wackiest Action Movies

ISBN: 9780764360251

Author: Christopher Lombardo    Publisher: Schiffer Books

A celebration of the wildest and weirdest that action cinema has to offer, the hosts of the Really Awful Movies podcast take you on a fun-filled pilgrimage thro...


A celebration of the wildest and weirdest that action cinema has to offer, the hosts of the Really Awful Movies podcast take you on a fun-filled pilgrimage through the nuttiest movies in the genre. Traversing both decades and continents, these 100 titles reach beyond the typical patron saints of action, giving unsung genre heroes like Vic Diaz, Reb Brown, and Godfrey Ho their due. Our intrepid hosts have highlighted action gems with all of the necessary components for greatness: Heroes! Villains! Henchmen! But something's typically missing. Usually, it's a budget. Often, it's talent. But that doesn't mean these films aren't as entertaining as any mainstream fare. Divided into nine chapters by subgenre, featuring stills and posters, and with a foreword by genre icon Brian Trenchard-Smith, Mine's Bigger Than Yours is a romp through the world of fisticuffs, jailbreaks, pit fighting, mercenaries, and really big explosions--all the stuff that makes action movies great.


Bind: paperback


Pages: 384


Dimensions: 177 x 254 mm


Publication Date: 28-09-2020


$65.00
KindKids Word Search

ISBN: 9780764365591

Publisher: Schiffer Books

Introducing a fresh and creative approach to kids' activity books! The KindKids series from Better Day Books combines adorable art, deluxe packaging, and positi...


Introducing a fresh and creative approach to kids' activity books! The KindKids series from Better Day Books combines adorable art, deluxe packaging, and positive messages with classic puzzle activities to create an enjoyable experience that both kids and parents will love. Each book in the series begins with detailed instructions and simple practice puzzles. Then there are more advanced offerings that challenge kids but are not too overwhelming. Puzzle solutions are included at the back of each book. And there is even motivational poster art that kids can cut out and display when they have completed all the activities! Here's what's inside KindKids Word Search:; 100 word search puzzles to grow brilliant minds and build vocabulary; Easy instructions that teach kids how to solve the puzzles; Simple and more advanced puzzles; Full-color art to cut out and display; Positive messages to inspire kindness and confidence; Solutions for every puzzle; Handy on-the-go format! Each full-color book comes in a convenient 6" x 8" travel size with lay-flat binding and a sturdy backer board, making it perfect for busy families on the go! We've even included rounded corners and gold foil on the cover to elevate these books into beautiful gift items at a value price. A perfect series for any parent or caretaker looking to inspire their child with adorable design, positive messages, and fun activities. Collect them all!


Bind: paperback


Pages: 96


Dimensions: 152 x 203 mm


Publication Date: 31-01-2023


$17.99
Punch Needle Extravaganza

ISBN: 9780764362583

Author: Laetitia Dalbies    Publisher: Schiffer Books

This project book is less how-to and more "dive right in!" Here are 27 inspired ways to add colorfully crafted inspiration to your decor, your wardrobe, everyda...


This project book is less how-to and more "dive right in!" Here are 27 inspired ways to add colorfully crafted inspiration to your decor, your wardrobe, everyday accessories, and your artistic gift-giving needs. For those who are newcomers to the punch needle world, and for all who have learned the skills and are ready for new, one-of-a-kind projects that really excite their creative style! Includes patterns for each project.


Bind: paperback


Pages: 128


Dimensions: 191 x 229 mm


Publication Date: 31-10-2021


$49.99
On The Road : Traveling Europe in a Campervan

ISBN: 9780764367366

Author: Stephanie Rickenbacher    Publisher: Schiffer Books

This travelogue and itinerary guide uses one couple's campervan tour through 42 European countries to help readers make the most out of a European adventure. E...


This travelogue and itinerary guide uses one couple's campervan tour through 42 European countries to help readers make the most out of a European adventure. Europe to go! Authors Steffi Rickenbacher and Lui Eigenmann take you on an unforgettable tour through Europe. The book shows a journey through 42 countries on the continent in a campervan the authors retrofitted themselves. On the Road by Campervan tells of breathtaking towns and cities, varied natural landscapes, and unforgettable encounters. The book includes • a daily travelogue of visits to every country on the European continent; • contact and itinerary information and reviews for every restaurant, campground, and accommodation visited; • over 270 color images of destinations, amusements, international cuisine, and the campervan itself; • a guide to selecting and customizing one's own campervan; • helpful travel tips; • easy-to-follow routes that can be subdivided into country or region of choice; and • valuable advice for anyone traveling through Europe, even if not in a campervan, because the venues on their itineraries can be included in anyone's trip. Deserts, glaciers, hot springs, or impressive cities: easy-to-follow routes make it possible for any camper fan to make the most out of Europe! The result in an inspirational and practical book for all Europe explorers and all those who wish to become one.


Bind: paperback


Pages: 304


Dimensions: 152 x 228 mm


Publication Date: 28-02-2024


Tags: Coming Soon   January 2024   Travel
$60.00
DUE > 31st May 2024
Weaving

ISBN: 9780764360381

Author: Maria Sigma    Publisher: Schiffer Books

Zero waste is key to Maria Sigma's renowned weaving designs, and here she shows beginners--and more-accomplished weavers too--how that philosophy can transform ...


Zero waste is key to Maria Sigma's renowned weaving designs, and here she shows beginners--and more-accomplished weavers too--how that philosophy can transform what you weave. Enjoy learning the basics of both heddle loom and frame loom weaving and succeed at six guided projects you'll enjoy adding to your home and wardrobe, while also learning how Sigma has built her practice on sustainability. "Without our attention on the materials and process and how they relate to the world, no design is at its best." She shows how to consider the environmental impact at every stage of the design and making process, as well as within your daily work environment and studio space. Learn ways to decrease yarn waste and avoid unnecessary cuts, as well as how to consider carbon footprints in terms of your use of machines, water, and petroleum-sourced energy. With this guide, you can make handweaving an even more sustainable craft.


Pages: 176


Dimensions: 228 x 228 mm


Publication Date: 28-09-2020


$65.00
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