Collection: Art

• These fine-quality tear-out wrapping sheets feature twelve traditional Asian prints, suitable for craft projects as well as for gift wrapping.
• An introduction details the history and meaning behind the designs and provides some wrapping inspiration
• Tuttle Gift Wrapping Papers are an excellent value--a fraction of the price of a single sheet of gift wrap paper from stationery shops
• Each sheet is removable by tearing along a perforated line
• There are twelve sheets with six different patterns in each book

The essential oral history of hip-hop, from its origins on the playgrounds of the Bronx to its reign as the most powerful force in pop culture--from the award-winning journalist behind All the Pieces Matter, the New York Times bestselling oral history of The Wire

"The Come Up is Abrams at his sharpest, at his most observant, at his most insightful."--Shea Serrano, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hip-Hop (And Other Things)

ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The Boston Globe, The Guardian, Spin

The music that would come to be known as hip-hop was born at a party in the Bronx in the summer of 1973. Now, fifty years later, it's the most popular music genre in America. Just as jazz did in the first half of the twentieth century, hip-hop and its groundbreaking DJs and artists--nearly all of them people of color from some of America's most overlooked communities--pushed the boundaries of music to new frontiers, while transfixing the country's youth and reshaping fashion, art, and even language.

And yet, the stories of many hip-hop pioneers and their individual contributions in the pre-Internet days of mixtapes and word of mouth are rarely heard--and some are at risk of being lost forever. Now, in The Come Up, the New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Abrams offers the most comprehensive account so far of hip-hop's rise, a multi-decade chronicle told in the voices of the people who made it happen.

In more than three hundred interviews conducted over three years, Abrams has captured the stories of the DJs, executives, producers, and artists who both witnessed and themselves forged the history of hip-hop. Masterfully combining these voices into a seamless symphonic narrative, Abrams traces how the genre grew out of the resourcefulness of a neglected population in the South Bronx, and from there how it flowed into New York City's other boroughs, and beyond--from electrifying live gatherings, then on to radio and vinyl, below to the Mason-Dixon Line, west to Los Angeles through gangster rap and G-funk, and then across generations.

Abrams has on record Grandmaster Caz detailing hip-hop's infancy, Edward "Duke Bootee" Fletcher describing the origins of "The Message," DMC narrating his role in introducing hip-hop to the mainstream, Ice Cube recounting N.W.A's breakthrough and breakup, Kool Moe Dee recalling his Grammys boycott, and countless more key players. Throughout, Abrams conveys with singular vividness the drive, the stakes, and the relentless creativity that ignited one of the greatest revolutions in modern music.

The Come Up is an exhilarating behind-the-scenes account of how hip-hop came to rule the world--and an essential contribution to music history.

This book is a complete guide to the operation of the Nikon Coolpix P1000 digital camera. The book explains all shooting modes, menus, functions, and controls of this superzoom camera, illustrated by more than 300 full-color images. The guide shows beginning and intermediate photographers how to get excellent results using the many features of the P1000.

The book explains topics such as autofocus, manual focus, HDR (High Dynamic Range) photography, ISO sensitivity, memory cards, and flash modes. It discusses techniques for using the P1000's phenomenal zoom lens, with a maximum optical focal length of 3000mm, to full advantage. The book also explains the camera's features for remote control and image transfer using a smartphone or tablet with the P1000's built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities, as well as the camera's features for adding location data to images.

The book includes sample photos taken with the creative options of the camera, including the Picture Control settings, which alter color processing of images; the Bird-watching, Moon, Creative, and Scene shooting modes, with settings optimized for subjects such as landscapes, pets, sunsets, and action shots; and the Coolpix P1000's features for burst shooting and time-lapse photography.

In addition, the book provides introductions to topics such as street photography, infrared photography, and macro photography.

The book also explains the video features of the P1000, which can shoot 4K video and can record high-speed video sequences at speeds up to four times greater than normal, resulting in slow-motion footage when played back. In addition, the book describes procedures for using the Filter Effects option to add special effects to images after they have been captured.

In its three appendices, the book discusses accessories for the Coolpix P1000, including external flash units, microphones, remote control devices, cases, and charging and power options. The appendices also include a list of useful web sites and other references, as well as a section with "quick tips" to help users take advantage of the camera's features in the most efficient ways possible.

An illustrated guide to Dungeons & Dragons' beloved fifth edition told through interviews, artwork, and visual ephemera from the designers, storytellers, and artists who bring it to life.

When the reimagined fifth edition of Dungeons & Dragons debuted in the summer of 2014, the game was on the brink of obsolescence. But within a few short years, D&D found greater success than it had ever enjoyed before, even surpassing its 1980s golden age. How did an analog game nearly a half century old become a star in a digital world? For the first time, Lore & Legends reveals the incredible ongoing story of Dungeons & Dragons fifth edition from the perspective of the designers, artists, and players who bring it to life. This comprehensive visual guide illuminates contemporary D&D--its development, evolution, cultural relevance, and popularity--through exclusive interviews and more than 900 pieces of artwork, photography, and advertising curated and analyzed by the authors of the bestselling and Hugo Award-nominated Dungeons & Dragons Art & Arcana.

The best-selling book of Mushroom Art is now available in a new luxury English edition!

Mushroom Botanical Art is a collection of mushroom and fungi paintings by European and Japanese naturalists in 18th to 19th century. The paintings each show the plant in its natural habitat and have been executed in a straightforward natural history illustration style with meticulous attention to detail. Beautiful color plate illustrations of each mushroom will attract both botanical art fans and lovers of mushrooms. It is pleasant to look and appreciate the beauty of these mushrooms, also useful for your own drawing and painting.

Easy ukulele learning for kids of all ages step by step with audio and videos included.

This is a great first book choice for any child who wants to learn the ukulele. It contains all the necessary information and easy-to-understand explanations. It will stir up the child's interest in further training and will also help him or her understand at any stage how well he or she is doing. In our book we tried hard to take into account all the helpful suggestions that were made, added some fresh ideas and finally put together a great resource to start learning ukulele that is suitable for children of all ages!

• For any level and age of the child: start learning from the very beginning;
• Intended for: Soprano, Concert or Tenor ukulele;
• Convenient large US letter size print;
• Learn the ukulele parts, tuning, left and right hand position;
• You will know how to read music and chords, secret techniques and nuances;
• Simple and clear photos for every stage of learning;
• The most popular and memorable songs for children;
• Simple exercises for practicing and performance;
• A 2-in-1 Book: Ukulele theory, lessons and videos + 45 songs.

PLUS!

• Free 45 Mp3 Audio Files available to Download.

The best starter book for learning Ukulele (Soprano, Concert, or Tenor) for children of all ages!

Cake is delicious, and comics are awesome: this exciting nonfiction graphic novel for kids combines both! Explore the history of desserts through a fun adventure with facts, legends, and recipes for readers to try at home.

Have you ever wondered who first thought to freeze cream? Or when people began making sweet pastry shells to encase fruity fillings? Peri is excited to show you the delicious history of sweets while taking you around the world and back!

The team-up that made ice cream cones!

The mistake that made brownies!

Learn about and taste the true stories behind everyone's favorite treats, paired with fun and easy recipes to try at home. After all, sweets--and their stories--are always better when they're shared!

The Little Book of Beyoncé is filled with quotations by one of the most important pop artists ever.

A perfect companion for fans, this collection of bite-sized quips helps capture exactly what makes Beyoncé so popular with her followers - the Beyhive - worldwide. Packed with words of wisdom from Beyoncé Knowles-Carter herself, you'll find more than 170 inspiring sound bites inside.

"As soon as I accomplish one thing, I just set a higher goal. That's how I've gotten to where I am."

- Beyoncé

Lose yourself in this incredible collection of art from the ultra-popular Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba anime!

The incredible designs and thrilling animation of global smash hit Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba have cemented its place as one of the most popular anime series of all time!

The Art of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Anime collects a wide variety of art, illustrations, and production material from the show, artfully crafted by popular animation studio ufotable. The book includes over 300 illustrations primarily created for the Tanjiro Kamado Unwavering Resolve arc and features an exclusive cover illustration by Akira Matsushima, character designer and chief animation director for the series.

A New York Times bestseller with an engaging narrative and array of detail" (The Wall Street Journal), the "intimate and sweeping" (Raleigh News & Observer) untold, true story behind the Biltmore Estate--the largest, grandes

From rockets to robots, monkeys to monsters and lots more, find out how to draw everything you've ever wanted to by following the simple step-by-step instructions in this inspirational draw-in book. Young children will feel a real sense of achievement mastering the simple drawing activities in this book. Includes plenty of space in the book for practising your own drawings. A fun pastime that adults are sure to enjoy, too!

New York Times bestselling author and photographer Gray Malin's new collection of aerial beach photography, highlighting coastal locations from around the world

A return to Gray Malin's famed aerial beach photography, Coastal celebrates the beaches of the United States, from the East Coast to the West and Hawaii, as well as some international beaches. This book includes stunning, never-before-published full-color photographs from the luminous waters of Maui to the pebbled beaches of Northern Michigan to the idyllic shores of Nantucket. Fans of Malin's previous book, Beaches, will love this new installment as he takes you on a journey to the secluded, the celebrated, and the enchanting beaches of the United States.

Featured Locations:
Midwest: Lake Michigan; Chicago
Northeast: Maine; Cape Cod; New Jersey; Rhode Island; Block Island; The Hamptons; Martha's Vineyard; Nantucket; Boston
Southeast: Miami; Palm Beach; Sea Island; Jupiter
Southern California: Venice; Santa Monica; San Diego; Laguna Beach; Newport Beach; Malibu; Manhattan Beach
Northern California: San Francisco; Big Sur; Monterey; Carmel; Pebble Beach; Lake Tahoe Hawaii: Oahu; Big Island; Kauai; Maui
International: Australia; New Zealand; St. Barths; Bora Bora; Thailand

An inspirational and beautifully illustrated book that tells the stories of 80 plants from around the globe.

In his follow-up to the bestselling Around the World in 80 Trees, Jonathan Drori takes another trip across the globe, bringing to life the science of plants by revealing how their worlds are intricately entwined with our own history, culture and folklore. From the seemingly familiar tomato and dandelion to the eerie mandrake and Spanish 'moss' of Louisiana, each of these stories is full of surprises. Some have a troubling past, while others have ignited human creativity or enabled whole civilizations to flourish. With a colourful cast of characters all brought to life by illustrator Lucille Clerc, this is a botanical journey of beauty and brilliance.

'A beautiful celebration of the plants and flowers that surround us and a quiet call to arms for change'The Herald

'This charming and beautifully illustrated book takes readers on a voyage of discovery, exploring the many ingenious and surprising uses for plants in modern science and throughout history'Kew Magazine

'With beautiful illustrations from Lucille Clerc, this captivating book traverses the globe via plants: nettles in England, mangoes in India and tulips in the Netherlands'Daily Mail

Written by the iconic Stan Lee, How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way is a must-have book for Marvel fans and anyone looking to draw their first comic strip.

Stan Lee, the Mighty Man from Marvel, and John Buscema, active and adventuresome artist behind the Silver Surfer, Conan the Barbarian, the Mighty Thor and Spider-Man, have collaborated on this comics compendium: an encyclopedia of information for creating your own superhero comic strips. Using artwork from Marvel comics as primary examples, Buscema graphically illustrates the hitherto mysterious methods of comic art. Stan Lee's pithy prose gives able assistance and advice to the apprentice artist. Bursting with Buscema's magnificent illustrations and Lee's laudable word-magic, How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way belongs in the library of everyone who has ever wanted to illustrate his or her own comic strip.

A first-of-its-kind deep dive into Steven Spielberg's decades-long career, covering everything from early short films and television episodes to each of his more than 30 feature length-films.

Organized chronologically and covering every short film, television episode, and blockbuster movie that Steven Spielberg has ever directed, Steven Spielberg All the Films draws upon years of research to tell the behind-the-scenes stories of how each project was conceived, cast, and produced; from the creation of the costumes to the search for perfect locations; details about Spielberg's work with longtime collaborators like George Lucas, producer Kathleen Kennedy, and composer John Williams; and of course, the direction of some of Hollywood's most memorable scenes. Spanning more than fifty years, this book details the creative processes that resulted in numerous classic films like E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Jaws, Jurassic Park, The Color Purple, Schindler's List, and Saving Private Ryan (to name just a few). Newer work like Lincoln, The Post, and The Fabelmans is also featured alongside awards stats, original release dates, box office totals, casting details, and other insider scoops that will keep fans turning pages. Featuring hundreds of vivid photographs that celebrate one of cinema's most iconic artists, Steven Spielberg All the Films is the authoritative guide to the man who invented the Hollywood blockbuster.

More than any other piece of furniture, the chair has been subjected to the wildest dreams of the designer. The particular curve of a backrest, or the twist of a leg, the angle of a seat or the color of the entire artifact; each element reflects the stylistic consciousness of an era. From Gerrit Rietveld and Alvar Aalto to Verner Panton and Eva Zeisel, from Art Nouveau to International Style, from Pop Art to Postmodernism, the history of the chair is so complex that it requires a comprehensive encyclopedic work to do it full justice. They are all here: Thonet's bentwood chairs and Hoffmann's sitting-machines, Marcel Breuer's Wassily chair and Ron Arad's avant-garde armchairs. Early designers and pioneers of the modern chair are presented alongside the most recent innovations in seating. This dedicated compendium displays each chair as pure form, along with biographical and historical information about the pieces and their designers. An illuminating tome for design aficionados and an essential reference for collectors.