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Manchester: Vivre La Difference (Images of Modern America)
by Gary Samson Robert B. PerreaultKnown as New Hampshire�s �Queen City,� Manchester could be called �Change City.� Throughout its history, it has reinvented itself many times. From a Native American fishing and gathering place called Amoskeag to a Yankee colonial town known as Derryfield, it became a multiethnic industrial center, the �Manchester of America,� home of the world-famous Amoskeag Manufacturing Company (1831�1936). When Amoskeag Manufacturing closed during the Depression, �the city that would not die� was reborn through more diversified industries that carried it through the post�World War II era. Several decades of urban renewal saw the demolition of many older buildings and entire neighborhoods. Lamenting the loss of Boston & Maine Railroad�s Union Station and St. Mary�s Bank�s marble building, Manchester residents drew inspiration from the US bicentennial in 1976 to create a renaissance of interest in history and architecture, which brought about the adaptation to modern use of several remaining older structures. Yet more major losses came in 1978 and 1989 with the destruction of the State Theatre and Manchester�s beloved Notre Dame Bridge.
Mandala Rock Painting Made Simple: Step-by-Step Instructions for Timeless Designs
by Carla SchauerMaster the art of mandala rock painting Creating the satisfying curves and colors of a perfect mandala stone is both fun and relaxing—and it's a skill anyone can learn! This simplified guide takes you through the whole process, from picking the right rock to choosing your paints, so you can create everything from an Affirming Aqua Mandala to a Sea Urchin Symmetry Mandala.Sharpen your skills—Find step-by-step instructions to help you choose your hues and execute every swirl, swish, and circle.Delightful designs—Dive into 25 easy tutorials, featuring motifs and palettes inspired by the natural world.Finish with a flourish—Get tips for protecting your artwork from wear and weather, plus inspiration for how to use them as gifts, decor, and more.Grab this book today, and turn any plain rock into a vibrant work of art.
Mandala Urbanism, Landscape, and Ecology: Interpreting classic Indian texts and Vaastupurusha mandala as a framework for organizing towns
by Archana SharmaClassic Indian texts and Vaastupurusha Mandala are not often discussed in the western discourse on urbanism, even while much of these predate the commonly taught European writings. This book sheds light on some of those forgotten concepts, thus making the lesser discussed classic Indian town organization ideas accessible to architecture, landscape, and urban planning students worldwide. The resonance of these concepts in present times are reviewed through case studies of select Hindu temple towns in India. Furthermore, the author underscores the formal abstraction of the classic Indian Mandala and transplants the discourse from sociology to socio-ecologically adept trans-disciplinary design thinking. The creative interpretations offer a premise to start revising classic models for current practice to influence the urbanism and ecology of a place in accordance with the changing climate.
Mandela: A Film and Historical Companion
by Keith BernsteinThis official companion book to the epic major feature film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom retraces the life of Nelson Mandela, weaving together his own words and historic humanitarian efforts with cinematic narrative and exclusive behind-the-scenes content. It's a movie tie-in unlike any other: a combination of dramatic recreations and history, featuring film stills alongside archival photographs of actual events; commentary from the acclaimed cast and filmmakers plus interviews with Mandela's own family and comrades; excerpts from his books and personal papers, with lush, full-color panoramas of the South African landscapes where the film was shot on location. Fans of the movie and Mandela admirers, whatever their age, will relish this unique look at the making of an epic motion picture and the life of a beloved historical icon.
Mandy's Magical Christmas: 10 Timeless Sewing Patterns for a Handmade Yule
by Mandy ShawTransform your home and create gorgeous gifts with the most gloriously festive decorations, wreaths, tags, and more from the redwork stitching expert.Nobody does a handmade Christmas like Mandy Shaw! Learn how to decorate your home with unique and personal touches with this gorgeous collection of sewing patterns from the Queen of Christmas Craft. Featuring Mandy’s signature redwork designs and cute folk-inspired characters, this charming book brings Mandy’s best-loved Christmas projects together into one volume. With inspiring lifestyle photography, step-by-step instructions and full-size templates, you’ll learn to sew wreaths, garlands, pennants, hanging decorations and more, and bring some of Mandy’s sparkle to your own magical Christmas.
Manet: A Model Family
by Bill Scott Hilton Als Emily Beeny Nancy Locke Adrienne Chaparro Kathryn Kremnitzer Samuel Rodary Juliet Wilson-Bareau Alex Zivkovic Isolde Pludermacher Gianfranco PocobeneA groundbreaking and richly illustrated account of the importance of Manet&’s family to his artAll families are complicated, but the family of Édouard Manet (1832–1883) was more complicated than most. The artist married a piano teacher who worked for his wealthy parents. Her son, born out of wedlock, may have been Édouard&’s, his father&’s, or another man&’s. For all its complexities, Manet&’s family fueled his creativity. They were his most frequent models, and supported him emotionally and financially. Manet: A Model Family is an innovative new exploration of the largely neglected story of the importance of Manet&’s family to his art.Presenting new research on works in which Manet depicted family members, Manet: A Model Family shows how an understanding of the artist&’s family sheds crucial light on his artistic career. Manet&’s mother, wife, stepson, and other relatives—including his sister-in-law, the painter Berthe Morisot—are given long overdue recognition for their roles in Manet&’s life and work. Leading scholars present technical and archival analysis, including redating Madame Auguste Manet, an important, newly conserved painting of Manet&’s mother. In an essay inspired by that canvas, Pulitzer Prize–winning critic Hilton Als reconsiders Manet&’s formative relationship with his mother and his bourgeois Parisian roots.With its original account of Manet&’s domestic relationships and personal life, Manet: A Model Family humanizes the artist and his contributions to the birth of modernism.Published in association with the Isabella Stewart Gardner MuseumExhibition ScheduleIsabella Stewart Gardner Museum, BostonOctober 10, 2024–January 20, 2025
Manga Academy: Learn to Draw Japanese Characters and Scenes
by Chihiro HoweMake your dream of drawing Japanese-style manga a reality with Manga Academy! This book, loaded with Chihiro Howe's delightfully simple techniques, teaches all you need to know to get started creating your own manga. Learn tips for selecting the best materials and tools, how to design manga characters, coloring and inking techniques, how to tell a compelling story, and much more. Features 10 step-by-step full manga character demonstrations, as well as exciting extras like Japanese lessons!
Manga Art for Beginners: How to Create Your Own Manga Drawings
by Danica Davidson Melanie WestinDesigned for how people learnThe ideal manga drawing book for beginnersIncludes ideas for how to draw your own graphic novel Have you spent years admiring manga drawing and wondering how to draw cool stuff, but you haven’t known how to make it on your own? This book by Danica Davidson and illustrated by the amazing Melanie Westin will guide you to drawing your own manga. These two help you find your why and include how to draw for adult beginners in this book. They also include how to draw anime for beginners, how to draw cartoon comic strips, how to draw tigers, and more. This cartoon drawing guide will be especially useful for the beginner cartoon artist. This belongs on any anime bookshelf and can help readers create a book. Learn more about the art of manga with Danica Davidson and Melanie Westin in Manga Art for Beginners: How to Create Your Own Manga Drawings.
Manga Art for Everyone: A Step-by-Step Guide to Create Amazing Drawings
by Danica Davidson Rena SaiyaBring your own manga characters to life!With millions of fans around the world, manga is a beloved art form. Now you, too, can learn how to draw your favorite characters from Japanese comics and anime! Manga Art for Everyone shows you how to draw detailed clothing, facial expressions, and other features, like hair and accessories. With gradual steps and helpful tips, this book will have you creating your own colorful characters in no time at all!Learn to draw:GothicShonen HeroBrideGroomNekojin ("cat people")YokaiVictorian ManFemale WarriorThe authors have done all the work for you. Just follow their simple, straightforward instructions, study the step-by-step drawings, and you'll soon have your own collection of fantastic manga characters!
Manga Art for Intermediates: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Your Own Manga Drawings
by Danica Davidson Rena SaiyaBring your own manga characters to life! With millions of fans around the world, manga is a beloved art form. Now you, too, can learn how to draw your favorite characters from Japanese comics and anime! Manga Art for Intermediates shows you how to draw detailed clothing, facial expressions, and other features, like hair and accessories. With gradual steps and helpful tips, this book will have you creating your own colorful characters in no time at all! Learn to draw: Gothic Lolita Shonen Hero Bride Groom Nekojin ("cat people") Yokai Victorian Man Female Warrior The authors have done all the work for you. Just follow their simple, straightforward instructions, study the step-by-step drawings, and you'll soon have your own collection of fantastic manga characters!
Manga Art: Inspiration and Techniques from an Expert Illustrator
by Mark CrilleyThe world of manga (Japanese comics) has captured the imagination of artists, both aspiring and professional alike. Now best-selling artist and art instructor Mark Crilley presents the most complete look yet at the variety of creative options available in the world of manga. Crilley fills each chapter with gorgeous, original artwork created with a variety of tools (pencils, colored pencils, digital art, pen and ink, and more) and in a variety of manga-inspired styles. He pairs each piece with information on the materials used and the inspiration that led to its creation. Manga Art provides readers a one-of-a-kind chance to hear from one of the leading artists in the field of manga instruction, as he reveals the unlimited possibilities of manga and the creative secrets behind over 100 pieces of original, never-before-seen artwork.
Manga Crash Course Fantasy: How to Draw Anime and Manga, Step by Step
by Mina PetrovicThe best fantasy manga drawing instruction...now with focus on fantasy! Manga artist and popular YouTuber, Mina "MISTIQARTS" Petrovic, helps you bring your wildest manga fantasies to life. Let your creativity loose as you learn how to draw hair that glows like a rainbow, animals that take human form, strange and outrageous scenery, and so much more. Following a friendly, step-by-step approach, you'll learn how to achieve the sleek, beautifully simple look of manga with a fantasy twist in no time.Create your own unique manga fantasy characters, creatures and mascotsDesign otherworldly fashions, fierce weapons, cool hairstyles and accessoriesPut it all together into dynamic fantasy scenes and settingsYou'll find important basics on feature placement and body proportions, expert tips on everything from fixing mistakes to creating exciting compositions, and six start-to-finish demonstrations on drawing manga fantasy characters from sorcerers to samurai. This book has everything you need to strike the perfect balance in your art between compellingly believable and utterly fantastic.
Manga Crash Course: Drawing Manga Characters and Scenes from Start to Finish
by Mina Mistiqarts" PetrovicEverything you need to start drawing manga!In the jam-packed pages of Manga Crash Course, popular YouTube artist Mina "Mistiqarts" Petrovic shares with you all the techniques you need to create not just manga figures and faces, but full characters and scenes. After learning the basics for drawing and coloring eyes, hands, feet and other body parts, you'll move on to facial expressions, hair and clothes--the things that will make your characters stand out from the rest.Then, you'll put what you learned to the test as you play the Character Idea Game. Roll the dice to create wacky character combinations like Scary Vampire School Girl or Noisy Winged Knight. Finally, put your characters together in full manga scenes and paneled pages to create a dynamic story.Your crash course to manga drawing begins...NOW!More than 25 step-by-step demonstrations to guide you through creating each body part of your manga characters.Over 130 lessons for facial anatomy, poses, clothing and accessories, and common hairstyles and emotions.Turn your your full-sized manga characters into chibis with easy techniques.Try the character invention game to help you create your own endless supply of unique manga characters and stories.
Manga Drawing School: Take Your Art to the Next Level, Step-by-Step
by Mei YuSchool is now in session! Learn the art of drawing manga with YouTube sensation and manga expert Mei Yu. In Manga Drawing School, Mei guides you through every artwork step by step, from drawing simple faces and hairstyles to striking poses and action-packed fantasy scenes. You'll discover over 50 lessons that will help you master the skills you need to create manga characters and scenes that are packed with personality. Starting with the basics – from drawing the right lines and layering color to storyboarding and using speech bubbles – you'll build your skills chapter by chapter with lessons on expressions, hands and feet, outfits, and even fantasy characters. Try your hand at different manga styles including chibi, shonen, and chibi art, and take your art to the next level with Mei's tips and masterclasses. With Mei's help and encouragement, you'll create characters that are packed with personality, whatever your age or skill level. So, what are you waiting for? Let's get started!
Manga Fantasy Madness: Over 50 Basic Lessons for Drawing Warriors, Wizards, Monsters and more
by David OkumProvides essential instruction for drawing a wide variety of fantasy characters and settings in the popular manga style.
Manga Fashion with Paper Dolls
by RicoricoFeaturing twenty-five iconic fashion styles, Manga Fashion is filled to the brim with gorgeous girls in dazzling clothes. Seventy-three of Japan's top manga artists portray key styles from party to romantic, gothic Lolita to nautical. Descriptions of the different styles break them down into their essential components--types of clothing, shoes, and accessories, as well as how the looks developed and what kind of modern manga girls wear them. Classic items like miniskirts, kimonos, military jackets, and ball gowns are covered, as are accessories including high heels, obis, and hair ribbons. And as the cherry on this manga sundae, two manga paper dolls can be found in the back of the book, accompanied by stylish outfits and accessories.
Manga For Dummies
by Kensuke OkabayashiGet started with the powerful visual language and storytelling medium that is manga Manga is a unique style of drawing. It's also a great way to make topics like history and politics appealing to a wide audience. Manga For Dummies teaches you the basics of drawing in the manga style. This step-by-step guide shows you how to apply the basic rules of manga figure drawing, whether you're a complete beginner or a professional artist. You'll learn how to create manga characters, from rough sketch through final rendering. Simple drawing exercises help you build and develop your skills. Plus, you can add interest and depth to your drawings with ideas and techniques from a manga pro. This book also covers how to create scripts and storyboards, so you can tell a great manga story from start to finish. Gather the tools you'll need—including the latest digital illustration tools Learn what makes manga drawing different from other illustration styles Create compelling characters, storylines, and visual settings Share your creations and be a part of the manga community on social media If you're a fan of manga and other graphic arts and would like to start drawing your own characters and stories, this is the Dummies guide for you. Designers, artists, and writers of all skill levels are welcome!
Manga High: Literacy, Identity, and Coming of Age in an Urban High School
by Michael Bitz Françoise MoulyBased on a four-year study, Manga High explores the convergence of literacy, creativity, social development, and personal identity in one of New York City's largest high schools. Since 2004, students at Martin Luther King, Jr., High School in Manhattan have been creating manga--Japanese comic books. They write the stories, design the characters, and publish their works in print and on the Internet. These students--African-American and Latino teenagers--are more than interested in the art and medium of manga. They have become completely engrossed in Japanese language, culture, and society.Manga High is highlighted by reproductions and content analysis of students' original art and writing. An appendix includes guidelines for educators on starting a comic book club.
Manga High: Literacy, Identity, and Coming of Age in an Urban High School
by Michael BitzBased on a four-year study, Manga High explores the convergence of literacy, creativity, social development, and personal identity in one of New York City&’s largest high schools. Since 2004, students at Martin Luther King, Jr., High School in Manhattan have been creating manga—Japanese comic books. They write the stories, design the characters, and publish their works in print and on the Internet. These students—African-American and Latino teenagers—are more than interested in the art and medium of manga. They have become completely engrossed in Japanese language, culture, and society.Manga High is highlighted by reproductions and content analysis of students&’ original art and writing. An appendix includes guidelines for educators on starting a comic book club.
Manga Madness: Over 50 Basic Lessons For Drawing Warriors, Wizards, Monsters And More
by David OkumDraw awesome manga characters and scenes just like the pros! Capture the excitement of manga in your drawings! Inside you'll find hundreds of dynamic illustrations for achieving the hot, action-packed look you want. Loaded with detail and over 40 step-by-step lessons, you'll learn the skills and tips you need to create amazing characters and scenes. From drawing characters in cool poses to exploring visual storytelling,Manga Madnesswill show you the way! Drawing basics such as shading, perspective and foreshortening Japanese terms, traditions and character types Quick tips for having fun and improving your work From pretty girls and rebellious heroes to space pirates and giant robots, you'll get fast results for your best manga drawings yet!
Manga Magic: How to Draw and Color Mythical and Fantasy Characters
by Supittha Annie" BunyapenWhat do you get when you cross popular manga style with legends of old? Manga Magic! In this one-of-a-kind guide, beloved and prolific manga artist Supittha "Annie" Bunyapen (a.k.a. Ecthelian on deviantART) shows you how to put original spins on popular fantasy figures and creatures, with insight on everything from what they wear to where they dwell. Inside, you'll learn how to:Develop fantastic characters--from basic anatomy to important details like hair and skin tones.Design costumes fit for a goddess (or fairy, or Pan, or what-have-you) right down to armor, jewelry and footwear.Color with confidence. Achieve various results using basic watercolor techniques, special effects and markers.Set the scene with great backgrounds--from aerial views to underwater scenes.Bring it all together, step by step. 20+ start-to-finish demos feature a variety of mythic characters, from wood nymphs and Golem, to multiple gods and goddesses. Whether you base your characters on traditional Greek mythology, Japanese folklore or fantastical renditions of your own imagining, this guide will lead you step by step through the creation of your own magical manga worlds!
Manga Mania Bishoujo
by Christopher HartThis books shows aspiring artists exactly how to handle anatomy and muscles, hands and nails, seductive outfits, extreme hairstyles, body language and facial expressions -- everything you need to draw these powerful women of fantasy.
Manga Mania Chibi and Furry Characters
by Christopher HartEveryone loves chibi, the newest, hottest manga style out of Asia. Chibis--characters that range from hypercute miniature people to bizarrely sexy furry characters--come in all varieties, all roles, including chibi teenagers, faeries, schoolgirls, nurses, mermaids, devils, angels, and everything in between. Now Christopher Hart, the world's best-selling author of cartoon and drawing titles, shows readers exactly how to draw chibis, infusing them with personality and creating authentic costumes for them. Cute chibi-style monsters (small yet powerful), appealing cat-girls (humanlike, but with feline traits), superdeformed manga/chibi characters (used to make funny wisecracks)--every type of chibi character is shown here in crystal clear, step-by-step drawings. Manga Mania Chibi and Furry Characters will get every manga fan in on the chibi fun.
Manga Mania Magical Girls and Friends
by Christopher HartSailor Moon. Card Captor Sakura. Magical Girl Rayearth. They're magical girls, and they're some of the biggest names in manga. Magical girls, ordinary schoolgirls given superpowers, are hugely popular in Japan and the United States. Now Christopher Hart shows fans everywhere how to draw these manga shoujo faves. Faces and body proportions, action poses, costumes, expressions, transformations, special effects--they're all here, all in Hart's distinctive step-by-step approach. So are magical fighting boys and everybody's favorite, the cute, furry manga mascots. Hart demonstrates how to create funny mascots, magical boys, fighting teams, and supporting characters, plus how to design layouts. Magical girls show us that we all have special powers deep inside--now Manga Mania: Magical Girls and Friends let those special drawing powers reveal themselves at last!
Manga Mania Occult & Horror
by Christopher HartFrom seductive vampires to corrupt samurai to wicked werewolves, all the inhabitants of the manga occult-and-horror genre welcome you into their nefarious universe. The latest book in the Manga Mania series from best-selling author Christopher Hart takes readers through the world of manga horror and occult with sinfully easy step-by-step instructions and decadently lush color illustrations. Beautiful depravity becons. Evil never looked so good.