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BLADE's Best Knifemakers
by Blade EditorsBLADE enters the home stretch in observance of its 40th anniversary by doing a three-part series recognizing the top 40 custom knifemakers over those first 40 years (1973-2013).We compiled a list of some of the top makers and submitted it to a panel of seasoned knife observers and asked them to select their top five to 10 and rank them.Though "top custom knifemakers" can be subjective, we would like to think a top maker is one who excelled in terms of setting a standard that other makers attempted to emulate, and/or excelled in quality of craftmanship, originality, and creativity - or both.
BLADE's Guide to Making Knives
by Joe KertzmanLearn the Secrets of Knifemaking From the Masters of the Trade With an all-star cast of renowned knifemakers, BLADE's Guide To Making Knives 2nd Edition brings you the most up-to-date, inside information available on fashioning edged implements. In this full-color, meticulously illustrated volume: John Lewis Jensen, designer and fabricator of one-of-a-kind ornamental edged weaponry, presents a step-by-step guide to creating your own art knife in "Desk Daggers: A Limited Edition Jensen Knives Trio." Tim Zowada, forger of damascus and smelted steel, reveals his trade secrets and methods in "Making the Using Knife." Allen Elishewitz lends his knowledge and know-how in "Making Patterns and Using a Pantograph," for those in the design stages of fashioning fine knives. Don Fogg, arguably one of the best sword makers on the planet, shares his expertise in "Forging Steel from Raw Materials." Vince Evans, crafter of Scottish dirks, Viking swords, Central Asian weaponry and other exotic and historical pieces, reveals his methods for "Making and Carving a Scottish Dirk." Rick Dunkerley, known for his mosaic-damascus masterpieces, opens his world of knowledge in "Building a Damascus Locking-Liner Folder." Kevin Hoffman unlocks the mysteries of "Lost Wax Casting for Guards & Pommels," illustrating each and every step of this tedious yet rewarding process. It's All Here! Forging - Grinding - Heat Treating - Etching - Polishing - Sharpening Blades - Guards - Pommels - Bolsters - Handles - Sheaths Whether your interest in making knives is new or you've been crafting blades for years, BLADE's Guide to Making Knives 2nd Edition arms you with knowledge to help you reap the rewards of a fruitful and fulfilling knifemaking hobby or career.
BLK ART: The Audacious Legacy of Black Artists and Models in Western Art
by Zaria WareA fun and fact-filled introduction to the dismissed Black art masters and models who shook up the world.Elegant. Refined. Exclusionary. Interrupted. The foundations of the fine art world are shaking. Beyoncé and Jay-Z break the internet by blending modern Black culture with fine art in their iconic music video filmed in the Louvre. Kehinde Wiley powerfully subverts European masterworks. Calls resonate for diversity in museums and the resignations of leaders of the old guard. It’s clear that modern day museums can no longer exist without change—and without recognizing that Black people have been a part of the Western art world since its beginnings. Quietly held within museum and private collections around the world are hundreds of faces of Black men and women, many of their stories unknown. From paintings of majestic kings to a portrait of a young girl named Isabella in Amsterdam, these models lived diverse lives while helping shape the art world along the way. Then, after hundreds of years of Black faces cast as only the subject of the white gaze, a small group of trailblazing Black American painters and sculptors reached national and international fame, setting the stage for the flourishing of Black art in the 1920s and beyond. Captivating and informative, BLK ART is an essential work that elevates a globally dismissed legacy to its proper place in the mainstream art canon. From the hushed corridors of royal palaces to the bustling streets of 1920s Paris—this is Black history like never seen before.
BLK MKT Vintage: Reclaiming Objects and Curiosities That Tell Black Stories
by Jannah Handy Kiyanna StewartThis one-of-a-kind treasure trove of Black cultural ephemera, from the entrepreneurs behind the vintage shop BLK MKT Vintage, expands on their mission to curate vintage objects that tell Black stories and celebrate the contributions Black people have made to our American consciousness. Jannah Handy and Kiyanna Stewart have spent years scouring piles, stacks, bookshelves, and dilapidated boxes in search of themselves and their history, Black history. Through their Brooklyn brick-and-mortar BLK MKT Vintage and online shop, they have uncovered tens of thousands of items including vintage literature, vinyl records, clothing, art, decor, furniture and more. BLK MKT Vintage: Reclaiming Objects and Curiosities That Tell Black Stories invites readers into Handy and Stewart&’s work and partnership as they pick, collect, curate, design, and reimagine futures for the objects of the past. Brimming with more than 300 photographs of vintage pieces of ephemera, the book is a beautiful, ephemeral object itself calling to mind a scrapbook or family album that has a surprise on every page whether that&’s 1972 celluloid pins from Shirley Chisholm&’s presidential campaign, early 1800&’s hand-drawn maps of the African continent, or 1920&’s bound yearbooks from various HBCUs. The book also explores the various concepts that ground Handy and Stewart&’s work; interviews with Black archivists, artists, memory workers and collectors – including a foreword from Spike Lee; a look into their private collection of thousands of items they have discovered over the years; an explanation of the different players in the antiques and vintage world; and tips and tricks on how to begin your own collection and curate physical spaces that reflect your identity and experience.
BRAT: An '80s Story
by Andrew McCarthyFans of Patti Smith's Just Kids and Rob Lowe's Stories I Only Tell My Friends will love this beautifully written, entertaining and bracingly honest memoir by an actor, director and author who found his start as a 1980s Hollywood Brat pack member. Most people know Andrew McCarthy from his roles in movies like Pretty in Pink and St Elmo's Fire, and as a charter member of Hollywood's Brat Pack. That iconic group of ingenues and heart throbs, including Rob Lowe, Molly Ringwald, Emilio Estevez and Demi Moore, has come to represent both a genre of film and an era of pop culture. In Brat, McCarthy focuses his gaze on that singular moment in time and the most defining moments of his youth. The result is a revealing look at coming of age in a maelstrom, reckoning with conflicted ambition, innocence, addiction and expectations of masculinity. New York City of the 1980s is brought to vivid life, from scoring joints in Washington Square Park to skipping school in favour of the dark revival houses of the Village where he fell in love with the movies that would change his life. Brat is at once an exclusive window into a defining period of pop-culture history and a surprising, intimate story of an outsider caught up in a most unwitting success. &‘Wit, wisdom, and a depth of honesty that resonates to your core&’ Demi Moore &‘Explores masculinity, success, the dangers of fame, ambition and cigarettes in an elegant and humorous coming of age story&’ Candace Bushnell &‘Absorbing, thoughtful, and sometimes painfully honest … a fascinating read&’ Jay McInerney &‘A riveting portrait of the artist as a young man&’ Publishers Weekly
BTS - The Ultimate Fan Book: Experience the K-Pop Phenomenon! (The Ultimate Fan Book)
by Malcolm CroftExperience the K-Pop phenomenon of BTS in this best-selling fanbook - FULLY UPDATED!BTS are much more than just a group of seven talented individuals, they are a band acclaimed for their record-smashing, barrier-breaking, trend-setting dance-pop and hip-hop tunes and personal philosophies. Featuring brand new content and sensational new photos, BTS: The Ultimate Fan Book includes everything you need to know about Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V and Jungkook, as well as the BTS ARMY.A celebration of the K-Pop phenomenon, exploring in stunning technicolour detail the group's origins, members and super rise to success, this Ultimate Fan Book is beautifully accompanied by photographs showcasing the band's kaleidoscope of personalities and passions that have made them famous. BTS are more than just a boy band - they are a way of life.
BTS - The Ultimate Fan Book: Experience the K-Pop Phenomenon! (The Ultimate Fan Book)
by Malcolm CroftExperience the K-Pop phenomenon of BTS in this best-selling fanbook - FULLY UPDATED!BTS are much more than just a group of seven talented individuals, they are a band acclaimed for their record-smashing, barrier-breaking, trend-setting dance-pop and hip-hop tunes and personal philosophies. Featuring brand new content and sensational new photos, BTS: The Ultimate Fan Book includes everything you need to know about Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V and Jungkook, as well as the BTS ARMY.A celebration of the K-Pop phenomenon, exploring in stunning technicolour detail the group's origins, members and super rise to success, this Ultimate Fan Book is beautifully accompanied by photographs showcasing the band's kaleidoscope of personalities and passions that have made them famous. BTS are more than just a boy band - they are a way of life.
BURRI CORPO BIO - Ricette per nutrire e idratare la pelle in modo semplice e naturale
by Sonia Lo Conte Ashley AndrewsIdratate e nutrite la vostra pelle grazie a queste ricette di burri corpo fai da te. Nulla al mondo è paragonabile alla sensazione che si prova nello spalmarsi un burro corpo straordinariamente soffice e nutriente sulla pelle dopo un bagno caldo. Questa crema dalla consistenza simile alla panna montata, e dalla fragranza delicata, ha un lungo passato come idratante e nutriente per le nostre pelli secche e stanche. Esattamente, cosa rende il burro corpo un magnifico trattamento per la nostra pelle? Quali sono gli ingredienti che lo compongono? Quelli venduti nei negozi sono diversi da quelli fatti in casa? Infine, e soprattutto, possiamo creare i nostri burri corpo sicuri e salutari comodamente nella nostra cucina? In questo libro trovate 30 ricette di burri corpo. In Burri Corpo Bio troverete le risposte a tutte queste domande, e potrete capire meglio quali siano gli ingredienti, gli usi e i benefici di questa soffice crema. Inoltre, abbiamo incluso un ampio numero di ricette straordinariamente semplici che vi permetteranno di creare da sole i vostri burri corpo salutari, sicuri ed economici oggi stesso! Ecco alcune delle cose che imparerete: Cos'è un burro corpo A cosa può servire il burro corpo Esattamente, come e dove usare il burro corpo La differenza tra i burri corpo in commercio e quelli autoprodotti Considerazioni davvero importanti sulla sicurezza Istruzioni passo-passo per creare 30 diversi burri corpo
Babe in the Woods: or, The Art of Getting Lost
by Julie HeffernanFrom acclaimed painter Julie Heffernan, a wholly original and visually stunning four-color graphic work of autofiction about a young mother who—lost overnight on a hike with her infant son—experiences an extraordinary journey of memory, remorse, and rebirth that offers her a new way of seeing the world; for readers of Alison Bechdel, Roz Chast, and Marjane Satrapi. One summer day, a young artist with a newborn—sleep-deprived, desperate to escape her hot, cramped apartment and her oblivious husband—sets off on a hike in the country with her baby boy, Sam, strapped to her front and her senses fully attuned to the colors, the sounds, and the flora and fauna in the woods around her. During her journey, Julie reflects on her childhood, her parents, her marriage, and her path to becoming a painter. Her memories soon merge with the imaginative pictorial worlds she invents in her work, creating a glorious and perturbing narrative. When Julie suddenly realizes that they are lost, with few supplies, as darkness begins to set in, she must come to terms with the sudden gravity of her situation and invent tools for coping. She then discovers her own resourcefulness: snacking on wild garlic and fixing a torn shoe; tucking herself and her baby into a cave for the night; climbing a tall tree for a better vantage point. Each step in the unknown terrain of the forest leads her deeper into a reckoning with survival and unresolved past issues. She invokes the struggles of painters like Artemesia Gentileschi, women&’s strength in Rubens&’ Rape of the Daughters of Leucippus, and the plights of activists like Julia Butterfly Hill, illuminating how great art can be a vehicle for perspective—how it teaches us how to see, think, and navigate obstacles and wonders and find one's way out into a capacious and self-determined life. Beautifully told and illustrated by an established fine painter whose work has been collected around the world, Julie Heffernan's Babe in the Woods is an extraordinary journey of memory, remorse, and rebirth, and a powerful lesson in trust in one's self, offering a new way of seeing for anyone who feels lost in the world.
Babel and Babylon: Spectatorship in American Silent Film
by Miriam HansenAlthough cinema was invented in the mid-1890s, it was a decade more before the concept of a “film spectator” emerged. As the cinema began to separate itself from the commercial entertainments in whose context films initially had been shown—vaudeville, dime museums, fairgrounds—a particular concept of its spectator was developed on the level of film style, as a means of predicting the reception of films on a mass scale. In Babel and Babylon, Miriam Hansen offers an original perspective on American film by tying the emergence of spectatorship to the historical transformation of the public sphere. Hansen builds a critical framework for understanding the cultural formation of spectatorship, drawing on the Frankfurt School’s debates on mass culture and the public sphere. Focusing on exemplary moments in the American silent era, she explains how the concept of the spectator evolved as a crucial part of the classical Hollywood paradigm—as one of the new industry’s strategies to integrate ethnically, socially, and sexually differentiated audiences into a modern culture of consumption. In this process, Hansen argues, the cinema might also have provided the conditions of an alternative public sphere for particular social groups, such as recent immigrants and women, by furnishing an intersubjective context in which they could recognize fragments of their own experience. After tracing the emergence of spectatorship as an institution, Hansen pursues the question of reception through detailed readings of a single film, D. W. Griffith’s Intolerance (1916), and of the cult surrounding a single star, Rudolph Valentino. In each case the classical construction of spectatorship is complicated by factors of gender and sexuality, crystallizing around the fear and desire of the female consumer. Babel and Babylon recasts the debate on early American cinema—and by implication on American film as a whole. It is a model study in the field of cinema studies, mediating the concerns of recent film theory with those of recent film history.
Babes in Tomorrowland: Walt Disney and the Making of the American Child, 1930-1960
by Nicholas SammondLinking Margaret Mead to the Mickey Mouse Club and behaviorism to Bambi, Nicholas Sammond traces a path back to the early-twentieth-century sources of "the normal American child. " He locates the origins of this hypothetical child in the interplay between developmental science and popular media. In the process, he shows that the relationship between the media and the child has long been much more symbiotic than arguments that the child is irrevocably shaped by the media it consumes would lead one to believe. Focusing on the products of the Walt Disney company, Sammond demonstrates that without a vision of a normal American child and the belief that movies and television either helped or hindered its development, Disney might never have found its market niche as the paragon of family entertainment. At the same time, without media producers such as Disney, representations of the ideal child would not have circulated as freely in American popular culture. In vivid detail, Sammond describes how the latest thinking about human development was translated into the practice of child-rearing and how magazines and parenting manuals characterized the child as the crucible of an ideal American culture. He chronicles how Walt Disney Productions' greatest creation--the image of Walt Disney himself--was made to embody evolving ideas of what was best for the child and for society. Bringing popular child-rearing manuals, periodicals, advertisements, and mainstream sociological texts together with the films, tv programs, ancillary products, and public relations materials of Walt Disney Productions, Babes in Tomorrowland reveals a child that was as much the necessary precursor of popular media as the victim of its excesses.
Baby 123
by Deborah DonenfeldA companion to BABY ABC, this concept board book features black-and-white photographs of babies interacting with objects that correspond to the featured number, 1 through 10. The object is in color and coordinates with the number featured, making the connection easy and understandable for non-readers. Once again, the diverse cast of babies and easily-countable objects make this book the perfect introduction to numbers.
Baby ABC
by Deborah DonenfeldBabies love looking at other babies, and this concept book will allow them to do just that! Each page features a back-and-white photograph of a baby interacting with an object that starts with the featured letter of the alphabet. The object is in color, and coordinates with the color of the letter featured, making the connection easy and understandable for non-readers. The diverse cast of babies and recognizable object make this book the perfect introduction to the alphabet.
Baby Animals (Animal Planet Animal Bites)
by Dorothea De PriscoThis fun addition to the Animal Bites series provides kids in the first years of schooling with the perfect bite-sized view of their favorite animals. Arranged thematically with a focus on animal behavior and family relationships, young readers will explore sections about life cycles, feeding, play time, conservation, getting around, and much more. Special book features designed for this age group include simple infographics and 'All Grown Up' animal facts to help kids learn more about how young and adult animals differ-just like humans!
Baby Beanies: Happy Hats to Knit for Little Heads
by Amanda KeeysEasy-to-knit hats for easy-to-love babies* 25 super-cute, simple-to-make hats for little heads* Cute-as-a-button projects showcased with stunning baby portraits* Perfect projects for beginning knitters make great baby gifts!Whatever their activities, we think you'll agree: babies should wear hats. Mainly because they look so darned cute in hats! And they look really, really cute in Baby Beanies. Author and photographer Amanda Keeys designed these enchanting toppers for the babies who model for her, and her simple patterns use bright colors, lush textures, and quirky embellishments to rise to the top. Directions for basic stitches and techniques are included, so even beginning knitters can easily whip up a present for a special baby. Readers will enjoy the funny, engaging text and the hundreds of adorable photos. Go beyond blue for boys and pink for girl--make them something nice from Baby Beanies!
Baby Blueprint Crochet: Irresistible Projects for Little Ones
by Robyn ChachulaRobyn Chachula’s first book,Blueprint Crochet, introduced American readers to crochet stitch diagrams used by crocheters throughout the world, demonstrated on contemporary designs for women. Although written-out directions are more common to American readers, diagrams are the standard in international crochet patterns. Once crocheters understand the symbols, the diagrams are often easier to follow than written directions. Now withBaby Blueprint Crochet, Robyn offers the opportunity to practice these new skills and techniques on smaller, less daunting projects. The modern baby garment and accessory patterns inBaby Blueprint Crochetare designed to appeal to moms and kids as well as crocheters: no frilly stuff, no scratchy yarns that make the baby red, and no heirloom afghans to keep out of baby’s hands. Instead, the projects are contemporary and bright, fun, fashionable, useful, and launder easily. The nineteen projects include girls’ garments, such as a jumper and tunic; boys’ garments, including a jacket and a vests; accessories from hats to slippers and even diaper covers; and home items including blankets and toys.
Baby Boomer Comics: The Wild, Wacky, Wonderful Comic Books of the 1960s
by Craig ShuttThe publishers of comics nostalgia classics All in Color for a Dime and Comics Buyer's Guide are talkin' 'bout your generations! Join Craig "Mister Silver Age" Shutt for a hip look back at what made the wild and wacky comic books of the 1960s so special! Baby Boomer Comics takes you on a wild, strange trip to a world of peace, love, and comics - and gets into the heads of the cats who really made the '60s comic scene so fab! You'll be able to rap with some of the big brains in funnybooks after trying the hundreds of trivia tidbits inside. It's the most, man! With a complete Silver Age price guide, so you'll know where it's at - and what it's worth! If it was really out there - it's in here! Face it, pal - you've hit the nostalgia jackpot!
Baby Boutique: Shoes, Hats, Bags, Toys & More
by Sue KimWelcome a new baby with these exquisite keepsakes There’s nothing more heartwarming than an exquisite handmade keepsake for a little one. In this charming collection, popular designer Sue Kim puts her signature style into 16 projects to welcome a new baby. You’ll find patterns for hats, bibs, booties, blankets, toys, diaper bags, and so much more. All the projects are presented with beautiful photography that highlights various infant-friendly fabric options. A comprehensive section on sewing basics and expert advice makes the book exceptionally easy to use. And there’s even an innovative eco-friendly gift-wrap chapter to help you showcase your lovely gift. • 16 handcrafted heirlooms for little ones. Includes: booties, bibs, blankets, diaper bags, and so much more • A comprehensive chapter on sewing basics includes everything you need to start - and finish - these beginner-friendly projects • Perfect for using your stash! Many of the projects are fat-quarter friendly!
Baby Couture
by Samantha McnesbyPut your child on the best-dressed list! Baby-oh-baby! Haute couture for infants and children has come into its own. You'll never have to purchase another expensive outfit from the baby boutique again now that you can fashion your own designs with your favorite new and vintage fabrics. Author Samantha McNesby shares her experience to help you create and style the latest children's fashions using new or recycled fabrics and incorporating the latest trends. She provides you with sewing hints and techniques throughout the book, letting you take command of your own sewing performance. From beginner to advanced, every sewer and designer can make the latest and most fashionable infant and toddler's clothing, blankets and accessories in their own homes without expensive sewing machines and tools. Full-size pattern sheet included 35+ projects with step-by-step instructions and full-color photos
Baby Duck and the Cozy Blanket
by Amy HestBaby Duck's cozy blanket needs to be cleaned. So does Baby Duck. Touch and feel her fluffy tummy, her soft sponge, and lots more. Getting clean has never been such fun!
Baby Hats to Crochet: 10 Fun Designs for Newborn to 12 Months
by Kristi SimpsonEvery baby deserves a cute hat! From pom-pom hats and beanies with flowers to adorable animals like an elephant, puppy, owl, giraffe, and others, there is a hat for every baby in this book. Each pattern includes clear instructions and photo illustrations of any special stitches used. Skill levels are given to make it easy to decide which patterns to make. You'll want to make a special hat for every new baby in your life!
Baby Knits For Beginners
by Debbie Bliss'Knitting has replaced networking as the hippest after-hours occupation.' So says Vogue. Everyone from Julia Roberts to Russell Crowe has been spotted with knitting needles in their hands - knitting has never been trendier. Many new knitters come to the craft when they find themselves wanting to knit something for a new baby, so this is the perfect handbook. It's packed with basic instructions, from how to cast on and get the tension right to simple shaping and the key knitting stitches -all accompanied by detailed colour illustrations. Fifteen stylish, accessible knitting patterns, from designs for baby blankets and bootees to simple cardigans and sweaters, then allow you to put your new crafting skills into practice.
Baby Present
by Rachel NeumannBaby Present combines the inherent love babies have for one another with a tongue-in-cheek take on mindfulness for their parents and caretakers. This is for the perfect gift for the emerging generation of calm, cool, kids and their caretakers! A wide diversity of the most photogenic 6—9 month-olds, all from Oakland and Berkeley, California, has been captured mid-smile while making unmistakable eye-contact with the infants to whom this book will be read. Baby Present celebrates the unadulterated ability all infants have to be in the present, showcasing their natural, inherent mindfulness and reminding those reading to them to enjoy this time in their babies&’ lives, to breathe and practice mindfulness along with their baby, and to knowingly laugh at the trend of it all. Cultivating the mindfulness habit with babies can set them up with a coping and happiness skill for life. And when you&’re not reading it to them, this book is perfect for ruminating about while chewing: it&’s printed on the highest quality non-toxic cardboard with soy inks and rounded corners.
Baby Times: 24 Handmade Treasures for Baby & Mom
by Abbey Lane QuiltsGet ready to celebrate a new bundle of joy with this charming collection of projects—including quilts, soft toys, and gifts—for babies and new moms. In Baby Times, the crafty designers behind Abbey Lane Quilts share 24 baby projects that are perfect for party time, playtime, quiet time, or go time. Marcea Owen and Janice Liljenquist use fresh, modern fabrics to create quilts, bibs, diaper bags, soft toys, and so much more. The detailed illustrations and step-by-step instructions allow you to choose from a variety of unique colorways, embellishments, and skill levels. You can also get creative with coordinating projects to make great gift sets—and get more “oohs” and “aahs” at every baby shower!
Baby on the Way! (Tiny Moments)
by J. D. ForesterThis lovely board book is the perfect gift for expecting parents.It&’s time to celebrate and bask in the excitement of having a baby on the way. New parents will love receiving this joyful read-aloud.Commemorate some of life&’s biggest milestones and occasions with the Tiny Moments series!