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The perfect introduction to the world of Japanese myth and legend

This is a smart and succinct guide to the rich tradition of Japanese mythology, from the earliest recorded legends of Izanagi and Izanami, their divine offspring and the creation of Japan, to medieval tales of vengeful ghosts, through to the modern-day reincarnation of ancient deities as the heroes of mecha anime. While many around the world love Japan’s cultural exports, few are familiar with Japan’s unique mythology - enriched by Shinto, Buddhism and regional folklore.

Mythology remains a living, evolving part of Japanese society, and the ways in which the people of Japan understand their myths are very different today even from a century ago, let alone over a millennium into the past. Offering much more than any competing overview of Japanese mythology, The Japanese Myths not only retells the ancient stories but also considers their place within the patterns of Japanese religions, culture and history, helping readers to understand the deep links between past and present in Japan, and the ways these myths live and grow.

Joshua Frydman takes the very earliest written myths in the Kojiki and the Nihonshoki as his starting point, and from there traces Japan’s mythology through to post-war State Shinto, the rise of the manga industry in the 1960s, J-horror and modern-day myths. Reinventions and retellings of myth are present across all genres of contemporary Japanese culture, from its auteur cinema to renowned video games such as Okami. This book is for anyone interested in Japan, as knowing its myths allows readers to understand and appreciate its culture in a new light.

Contents List:

Introduction
1. What are the Japanese Myths?
2. Age of the Gods
3. The Imperial Mythos
4. Living Kami and Divine Humans
5. Canon Foreigners
6. A World Flush with Spirits
7. Invention and Rediscovery

About the Author:

Joshua Frydman is Assistant Professor of Japanese in the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Linguistics at the University of Oklahoma. An expert on ancient Japan, his academic interests include the development of writing systems (in East Asia and worldwide), and the role of transregional and global cultural interactions in the development of premodern societies as viewed through literature and art. He is also the author of Inscribed Objects and the Development of Literature in Early Japan.

Багряна риба бореться з людиною. Грізно дивиться рогатий демон.

Ці яскраві сцени — татуювання, створені з болем, вирізані на тілі Якудза, страшного таємного товариства японських гангстерів. Це бачення Ірезумі, легендарних майстрів татуювань, які роками створюють живі шедеври. Фотограф Сенді Феллман описує цей дивний і жорстокий світ як у своєму тексті, так і на своїх приголомшливих великих фотографіях Polaroid розміром 20 x 24 дюйми.

Про автора:

Сенді Феллман — відомий фотограф, чиї роботи були представлені на багатьох персональних і групових виставках у Сполучених Штатах, Європі, Японії та Австралії. Її фотографії можна знайти в численних приватних і громадських колекціях, зокрема в Музеї сучасного мистецтва, Метрополітен-музеї, Національній бібліотеці та Центрі креативної фотографії. Її роботи також широко публікувалися протягом останніх п’ятнадцяти років.

The Landscape Painter’s Workbook is the definitive hands-on guide to the time-honored techniques and essential elements of landscape painting.

Written by celebrated landscape artist, instructor, and author Mitchell Albala, this richly informative and beautifully illustrated volume leads you step by step through his approach to the genre, from establishing a composition using basic shapes to applying time-tested color strategies, with all-new lessons, practical exercises, and special topics, including:

- The Complete Color Strategy. What are the three aspects of color contrast that guide a painting’s strategy?
- Notan. Explore this special type of compositional study, which identifies the underlying shapes and patterns of a composition.
- Picture Formats. How does the picture format — horizontal, vertical, or square — affect the composition? What are the pros and cons of each?
- Color Grouping. A full chapter details this special practice, which helps maintain harmony by organizing colors into a limited number of groups.
- Composition. An in-depth review of variation, movement, and active negative space, with illustrations that diagram the action in each example.
- Workshop Exercises. Instead of demonstrations that show how the author paints, The Landscape Painter’s Workbook includes 10 skill-building workshop exercises to help you work through essential lessons on your own.

With examples of work by 45 contemporary landscape painters — more than 80 paintings in all — ​in oil, acrylic, pastel, and watercolor, the lessons are suitable for all mediums. Each painting is thoroughly analyzed in terms of shape, composition, or color, with supporting diagrams, thumbnails, and photographs.

The Landscape Painter’s Workbook inspires and informs all artists, from aspiring to accomplished, on how to successfully portray the majesty and subtlety of the natural world.

The For Artists series expertly guides and instructs artists at all skill levels who want to develop their classical drawing and painting skills and create realistic and representational art.

About the Author:

Mitchell Albala, whose semi-abstract and atmospheric landscapes have been exhibited nationally, is the author of two books: The Landscape Painter’s Workbook: Essential Studies in Shape, Composition, and Color (Rockport Publishers) and Landscape Painting: Essential Concepts and Techniques for Plein Air and Studio Practice (Watson-Guptill), a leading title on the subject since it was published in 2009. In addition to leading plein air workshops in Italy, Albala is also a popular workshop instructor in the Pacific Northwest and has lectured on Impressionism and landscape painting at the Seattle Art Museum. He has written for International Artist and Artists & Illustrators magazines, and his work was profiled in the French Arts magazine Practique des Arts. His popular painting blog holds a top spot on feedspot.com’s “Top 80 Websites & Blogs for Painters.” His paintings, workshops, and blog can be found on his website mitchalbala.com. He lives in Seattle, Washington.

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This beautifully illustrated guide delves deep into the meaning and significance of different tattoo symbols, exploring the rich cultural history around the world of this widespread form of body art

Tattoos are everywhere: one in three of us has at least one. Body art is one of the most popular ways of expressing our identity and beliefs.

But whether we’re aware of it or not when we choose a design to be permanently inked on our skin, a complex language of meanings lies behind the visuals we choose. A lotus flower, koi carp swimming upstream or a dragon rising towards the sun: in the language of tattoos these are all symbols of strength and overcoming adversity.

This book uncovers the meanings behind tattoo symbols, delving into the history of the most popular motifs that recur in many different tattoo styles, including tribal, traditional, Japanese and realistic. Over 130 symbols are grouped according to their meanings, whether it’s good luck, freedom, wisdom, power, spirituality or love.

Each symbol is illustrated with stunning, specially drawn visuals by acclaimed artist and tattooist Oliver Munden, and accompanied by an explanation by tattoo expert Nick Schonberger which delves into its history, significance and application in tattooing.

Both a visual delight and a fascinating insight into the rich cultural heritage of tattooing, this is the perfect book for anyone wanting to learn more about tattoo symbolism, in need of inspiration for their next tattoo, or who just loves tattoo art.

About the Author:

Nick Schonberger is a writer, blogger and critic on fashion, culture and music, based in New York. He is the co-author of TTT: Tattoo (2018) and The Graphic Art of Tattoo Lettering (2019).

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There are no rules, and even less justice. Death takes everyone without discrimination. Sometimes it is accidental – like Signorelli, who fell from scaffolding. Sometimes it is expected, as with the diabetic Cezanne, who wrote “I am old, sick, and I swore to die while painting”. But often, researching a painter’s death is an easier task than determining which of their works is truly their ‘last’. Paintings tend to be dated by year and not month, inciting much debate among art historians. This book embraces this ambiguity, studying 100 examples of works that lay completed for several years, or were left unfinished on the easel, or were finished post-mortem by a friend’s grieving hand.

The Last Painting collects 100 terminal paintings from 100 artists, including Dalí, Manet, Toulouse-Lautrec, Degas, Goya, Pollock, Rembrandt, Dix, Bonnard, Titien, and many more. Each picture gives us a glimpse into the painter’s mind. Did they know death was coming? Did they paint with denial, or acceptance? Did they return to a favourite subject, or decide to embark on a new, original project while they still had time? A poetic and thought-provoking book, The Last Painting is a sensitive exploration of the relationship between art and death.

- A collection of 100 final paintings from 100 deceased artists, with accompanying biographies and thought-provoking text
- Features a diverse range of artists, from Bosch, Rubens, and Fragonard, to Hopper, Mondrian, and Kahlo
- Generates a fascinating discussion about the relationship between art and death

About the Author:

Born in 1949, Bernard Chambaz is a historian, poet, novelist and essayist. He is the winner of Goncourt's First Novel Award (1993), Apollinaire Awards (2005), Louis- Guilloux (2008) and Roland-de-Jouvenel of the French Academy (2014). He has written about fifty books, including Ghetto, Dernières Nouvelles du martin-pêcheur, À tombeau ouvert and 17.

Published on the occasion of the exhibition The Lost Mirror. Jews and Conversos in Medieval Spain, held at the Museo Nacional del Prado from 10 October 2023 to 14 January 2024.

Every image we create is a mirror that reflects a way of seeing. We look at the world and at others in relation to ourselves, through our own mentality and attitude. Using a broad selection of works, this exhibition recreates a medieval mirror that shows how Jews and conversos (converts to Christianity) were portrayed by Christians in Spain from 1285 to 1492. Images played a key role in the complex relationship between all three groups during this period. On the one hand, they were an important vehicle for the transmission of rites and artistic models between Christians and Jews and provided a space for collaboration between artists from both communities. On the other – the grim flipside – they helped spread the growing anti-Judaism embedded in Christian society. In this respect, the visual stigmatisation of the Jews was a faithful reflection of the Christians’ mirror, of their beliefs and anxieties, and accordingly a powerful means of asserting their identity.

About the Author:

Edited by Joan Molina Figueras, curator of the exhibiton and Head of the Department of Spanish Gothic Painting at the Museo del Prado.
With texts by Sonia Caballero Escamilla, Javier Castaño, Cloe Cavero de Carondelet, Cèsar Favà Monllau, Borja Franco Llopis, Yonatan Glazer-Eytan, Joan Molina Figueras, David Nirenberg, Pamela A. Patton, Felipe Pereda and Paulino Rodríguez Barral.

Highlighting 52 significant masterpieces, this elegant card deck is a unique way to enjoy and learn about the world-renowned works of the great artists.

The Musée du Louvre, the museum that inhabits the Louvre Palace, is the world’s largest and most famous museum. With 10 million visitors every year, the Louvre houses and displays many of the most celebrated and important paintings of all time.

This art deck is a curated showcase of 52 magnificent works from this spectacular museum. Flip through the cards and tour the museum’s halls to see such works as the Mona Lisa and Liberty Leading the People. Many well-known masters are included: Giotto, Fra Angelico, Ghirlandaio, Botticelli, Leonardo, Raphael, Titian, Veronese, Caravaggio, Van Eyck, Breughel, Memling, Holbein, Van Dyck, Rembrandt, Vermeer, David, Delacroix, La Tour, Fragonard, Gericault, Ingres, Poussin, El Greco, Goya, Velasquez, and many more.

Each of the 52 cards features a beautiful reproduction on one side, while the other side includes text on the key attributes of the work; what to look for when viewing it; the artist’s biography, inspirations, and techniques; and more. Perfect for students, art lovers, and armchair travelers alike, the cards give the experience of standing in front of a particular work with a docent at your side.

About the Authors:

Brian Boucher has written for publications including the New York Times, CNN, Playboy, and New York Magazine. He is a former editor at Art in America magazine and writer at Artnet News. Art Resource, the world’s largest photo archive of fine art, is the exclusive North American representative for the National and Regional Museums of France under the aegis of the Réunion des Musées Nationaux, including the Musée du Louvre, Paris.

Історична видавнича подія! Вперше в історії всі 3022 картини з найпопулярнішого музею світу зібрані у вражаючій книзі, закритій футляром.

Від «Мони Лізи» да Вінчі до «Мережівниці» Вермеера, Лувр містить багато найвідоміших і найважливіших картин усіх часів. The Louvre: All the Paintings дозволяє переглядати кожну картину, яка наразі виставлена ​​в постійній колекції музею, не виходячи з дому.

Упорядковані та розділені на чотири основні колекції живопису музею — Італійська школа, Північна школа, Іспанська школа та Французька школа — картини представлені в хронологічному порядку за датою народження художника. Чотириста найбільш знакових і значущих картин висвітлюються дискусіями в 300 слів істориками мистецтва Аньєю Гребе та Вінсентом Помаре про ключові атрибути роботи, на що звертати увагу під час перегляду картини, натхнення та техніки художника, біографічну інформацію про художника, вплив художника на історію мистецтва тощо.

Про авторів:

Аня Гребе викладає історію мистецтва в університеті Ерланген-Нюрнберг/Німеччина. Вона бере участь у численних міжнародних дослідницьких проектах і виставках і має багато публікацій з історії середньовічного та сучасного мистецтва. Гребе є автором книг The Louvre: All the Paintings та The Vatican: All the Paintings. Вона живе в Ерлангені, Німеччина.

Еріх Лессінг більше п'ятдесяти років документує культуру й образотворче мистецтво Європи та Близького Сходу. На сьогоднішній день він, мабуть, провідний незалежний мистецький фотограф у західному світі. Він створив Архів культури та образотворчого мистецтва Еріха Лессінга, який є великою бібліотекою зображень, що містить понад 40 000 зображень високої роздільної здатності з понад 500 музеїв і приватних колекцій по всьому світу, включаючи повне висвітлення таких установ, як: Лувр і Музей д'Орсе в Парижі, Художньо-історичний музей у Відні, Уффіці у Флоренції, Пінакотека Брера в Мілан, Прадо в Мадриді та багато іншого. Працюючи фотографом у всьому світі понад шість десятиліть, він видав понад 40 книг зі своєю художньою фотографією. Він живе у Відні та регулярно подорожує до Парижа та інших мистецьких столиць світу.

Winner of Non-Fiction Book of the Year, British Book Awards (Nibbies), 2022

A self-portrait in 154 songs, by our greatest living songwriter

'More often than I can count, I've been asked if I would write an autobiography, but the time has never been right. The one thing I've always managed to do, whether at home or on the road, is to write new songs. I know that some people, when they get to a certain age, like to go to a diary to recall day-to-day events from the past, but I have no such notebooks. What I do have are my songs, hundreds of them, which I've learned serve much the same purpose. And these songs span my entire life.'

In this extraordinary book, with unparalleled candour, Paul McCartney recounts his life and art through the prism of 154 songs from all stages of his career - from his earliest boyhood compositions through the legendary decade of The Beatles, to Wings and his solo albums to the present. Arranged alphabetically to provide a kaleidoscopic rather than chronological account, it establishes definitive texts of the songs' lyrics for the first time and describes the circumstances in which they were written, the people and places that inspired them, and what he thinks of them now. Presented with this is a treasure trove of material from McCartney's personal archive - drafts, letters, photographs - never seen before, which make this also a unique visual record of one of the greatest songwriters of all time.

We learn intimately about the man, the creative process, the working out of melodies, the moments of inspiration. The voice and personality of Paul McCartney sings off every page. There has never been a book about a great musician like it.

Each volume is 480 pp, not available separately

About the Author:

Born in Liverpool in 1942, Paul McCartney was raised in the city and educated at the Liverpool Institute. Since writing his first song at 14, McCartney has dreamed and dared to be different. He lives in England.

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Ось, нарешті, книга, яка віддає належне візуальному винаходу цього надзвичайно оригінального художника. Красива й сувора, як сама робота Ешера, The Magic of M. C. Escher є класичним дослідженням великого митця.

Для Ешера шкіру видимого світу можна розрізати, складати, формувати та змінювати дивовижними способами. Чудовий рисувальник, Ешер поставив перед собою завдання зобразити потойбічні перетворення простору в межах аркуша паперу. Отримані зображення, що поєднують фантазію з дослідженнями геометрії, стали улюбленими творами мистецтва десятків тисяч людей у ​​всьому світі.

Твори Ешера – від гравюр великого майстра до численних малюнків, які супроводжуються його красномовними словами – блискуче скомпоновані, щоб сформувати кінематографічну подорож відкриттів. Місцем призначення є чарівний світ розуму митця, незвідане царство, повне екзотичних концепцій і винаходів.

One Marvel book to guide them all.

If you want to understand the Marvel Comics Universe in all its complex glory, The Marvel Book is the only book you need. It is a unique exploration of the vast, interconnected Marvel Comics Multiverse from its birth to the end of everything and beyond.

Meticulously researched and expertly written, The Marvel Book is packed with vivid, carefully sourced artwork, illuminating infographics, and incisive, specially curated essays that shed new light on the myriad wonders of the Marvel Comics universe. From iconic Super Heroes such as the Avengers, Spider-Man, and the Black Panther, to revolutionary technology like Iron Man's armors and S.H.I.E.L.D.'s Helicarriers, to enduring villains such as Thanos and Loki, The Marvel Book explores the key concepts, characters, and events that have defined and shaped Marvel Comics over the past 80 years.

The book's content is divided into key subject areas-The Multiverse, Science and Technology, War and Peace, Cosmic Forces, Magic and the Supernatural, and Alternate Realities-that form the foundations of Marvel Comics. The Marvel Book is a revealing and invaluable roadmap to a boundless comics universe that no Marvel fan will want to miss!

© 2019 MARVEL

About the Author:

Stephen "Win" Wiacek has worked in all areas of the comics industry for over 30 years, as a writer, artist, editor, and designer. He has taught and lectured on comics creation and production, and from 1997-2007 he was chairman of the UK professional industry body, the Comics Creators Guild.
Stephen lives in Kent, England and has written for DK's DC Comics Encyclopedia, Marvel Year By Year, Ultimate Marvel, The Black Panther Ultimate Guide and numerous other comic book-related titles.

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With accessible and easy-to-follow instructions, aspiring anime artists will learn the essential techniques of original character design, including how to create and draw unique anime personalities and develop their own signature looks. In The Master Guide to Drawing Anime, best-selling how-to-draw author Christopher Hart provides insight into the six most popular types of anime characters: schoolgirls, schoolboys, preteens vengeful bad guys, humorous characters, and fantasy characters. Just as he does in his popular manga tutorials, he provides templates for each, as well as a wide array of head types, body types, outfits, and accessories.

One of the most satisfying achievements for anime artists is to create original characters. Hart brings his extensive experience and straightforward instruction style to this essential reference to help artists and cartoonists of all skill levels master original character design and develop their own anime style. Featuring detailed step-by-step demonstrations and drawing exercises, this is the guide every would-be anime artist has been looking for!

About the Author:

Christopher Hart is the world's bestselling author of manga, basic drawing and cartooning books. His titles have set the standard for art instruction with more than 3 million copies in print in eighteen languages. Renowned for up-to-the-minute content and easy-to-follow steps, all of Hart's books have become staples for a new generation of aspiring artists and professionals.

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The third title in Christopher Hart's bestselling Master Guide to Drawing Anime series, Tips & Tricks is an essential guide that provides the in-depth information needed for fine-tuning one's anime drawing at every skill level. This is the guide that every beginning or seasoned anime and manga artist needs to learn the details of creating dynamic characters. Covering every aspect of anime forms, Chris delves deep into the specifics of creating anime characters and scenes, offering all the secrets of anime drawing that make characters really look complete. This book includes tutorials that have yet to appear in the series, including thorough instruction on drawing hands and feet in different gestures or positions, or on how to position characters within a scene in more complex ways. The instruction is in-depth and accessible, providing a solid foundation that will appeal to all aspiring artists, wherever they may be on their drawing path.

About the Author:

Christopher Hart is the world's bestselling author of manga, basic drawing and cartooning books. His titles have set the standard for art instruction with more than 3 million copies in print in eighteen languages. Renowned for up-to-the-minute content and easy-to-follow steps, all of Hart's books have become staples for a new generation of aspiring artists and professionals.

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The ultimate go-to guide, The Modern Guide to Antique Jewellery takes the reader on a tour through time, venturing from the 1700s all the way through to the early 20th century. From how to look chic while wearing jewellery that outdates you by 100 years, to how to spot and score the best pieces, this book is a must-read for all enthusiasts and collectors who have an affinity for the jewels of the past.

Fun factual tidbits are presented in a witty, conversational style, and lively narratives explore each piece’s history. Part travelogue, featuring the most influential shops in New York, LA, London, Paris and Amsterdam; part educational guide, with anecdotes from dealers and experts; and part celebration of historical jewellery, this book is an invaluable and accessible reference.

Topics covered include (but are not limited to): how to identify the most popular gemstones, materials, styles and collectible pieces in the market today, and how to select antique jewellery to complement your lifestyle. The Modern Guide to Antique Jewellery will reveal what to look for and where to locate rare finds, as well as how the experts score the pieces that decorate the fingers, ears, necks and wrists of the collector. 

About the Author:

Beth Bernstein has over 20 years of experience in all facets of the jewellery industry. A jewellery historian, author and journalist, her books include If These Jewels Could Talk (ACC Artbooks, 2015), Jewelry's Shining Stars (Fine Points Publishing, 2013) and My Charmed Life (Penguin, 2012). Bernstein has contributed to many magazines, journals and publications including Forbes online, The Plunge.com, Accent, Forum, Departures, Newsday and The Huffington Post, and was Senior Editor for two national jewellery magazines. She launched her own online jewellery magazine in 2017, Bejeweledmag.com. Bernstein lectures at, runs and participates in seminars at various jewellery fairs and educational events.

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An illustrated highlight reel of more than 100 women in rap who have helped shape the genre and eschewed gender norms in the process

The Motherlode highlights more than 100 women who have shaped the power, scope, and reach of rap music, including pioneers like Roxanne Shanté, game-changers like Lauryn Hill and Missy Elliott, and current reigning queens like Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, and Lizzo — as well as everyone who came before, after, and in between. Some of these women were respected but not widely celebrated. Some are impossible not to know. Some of these women have stood on their own; others were forced into templates, compelled to stand beside men in big rap crews. Some have been trapped in a strange critical space between respected MC and object. They are characters, caricatures, lyricists, at times both feminine and explicit. This book profiles each of these women, their musical and career breakthroughs, and the ways in which they each helped change the culture of rap.

About the Author:

Clover Hope is a Brooklyn-based writer who has previously worked as an editor at Vibe, XXL, Billboard, and Jezebel. Hope has written for a range of publications far and wide, including Essence, GQ, Wall Street Journal Magazine, the New York Times, Cosmo, Elle, and the Village Voice, among others. She is currently a contributing editor at Pitchfork and an adjunct professor at NYU. She was a co-writer on Beyoncé’s Black Is King film. Her book, The Motherlode: 100+ Women Who Made Hip-Hop, a comprehensive history of female rappers, is in bookstores everywhere.