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The Tale of Genji
by Yoshitaka AmanoYoshitaka Amano has been praised around the world for his lush watercolors and evocative work dealing with myth and legend. In The Tale of Genji Mr. Amano brings his considerable talent to retelling one of the most famous of Japanese myths: written by Murasaki Shikibu shortly after 1000 AD and considered by most scholars to be the first novel ever written, The Tale of Genji is the story of the romantic adventures of Genji, the amazingly handsome prince and his many romantic conquests. Told through stunning paintings, Mr. Amano brings this classic story to life for a new generation.• As one of the most respected stories of all time, The Tale of Genji holds a worldwide place of honor among lovers of myth and legend.
Fairies
by Yoshitaka AmanoYoshitaka Amano's lush ethereal paintings of magical creatures, spirits, goblins, and apparitions have been praised and admired all over the world. In Fairies he turns his considerable talent to capturing in breathtaking images characters from such beloved stories as Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, the wizard Merlin and his muse the intoxicating Nimue, mermaids of the deep as well as his interpretation of fairies from Celtic and Japanese mythology.
Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Search Part 1 (Avatar: The Last Airbender)
by Gene Luen YangFor years, fans of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra have burned with one question—what happened to Fire Lord Zuko's mother? Finding a clue at last, Zuko enlists the aid of Team Avatar—and the most unlikely ally of all—to help uncover the biggest secret of his life. * This is the perfect companion to The Legend of Korra! * The official continuation of Airbender from its creators!
The Art of Bioshock Infinite
by Julian MurdochIn The Art of BioShock Infinite, delve deeper into the city of Columbia—the fabled floating metropolis that serves as a beacon of technology and achievement for the early 1900s! This deluxe hardcover features production designs and concept illustrations focusing on main characters Booker DeWitt, Elizabeth, and Songbird from the BioShock Infinite video game. See the evolution of Sky-Hooks, Heavy Hitters, the populace of Columbia, Vigors, airships, and much more! * BioShock Infinite won over 75 video game awards, including Best Original Game and Best of Show! * Introduction by creative director Ken Levine.
Frank Miller: The Art of Sin City (Sin City)
by Frank MillerFrank Miller&’s Sin City has set the gold standard for crime comics, both for Miller&’s unflinching stories and for his visceral, powerfully charged art. To honor the artist and his groundbreaking work, Dark Horse is proud to return Frank Miller: The Art of Sin City to print, now in an affordable softcover edition. An astonishing look into a master&’s process, containing pieces both published and unpublished, and featuring items ranging from preliminary sketches to promotional images, this beautiful artistic showcase holds everything a Sin City fan, or connoisseur of fine art, could ever hope for. * The out-of-print masterpiece, now in a digital format! * Available just in time for the release of Miller and Robert Rodriguez&’s Sin City: A Dame to Kill For! * Includes rarely seen art! * Introduction by art historian R. C. Harvey!
The Art of Akaneiro
by American McGeeFrom the brilliant imagination of video game auteur American McGee comes a dazzling reenvisioning of Red Riding Hood set in the wondrous world of Japanese folklore! A young woman torn between two cultures takes on an epic adventure battling devious yokai for the fate of her world! Collects the three-issue miniseries. * Based on the hot new game by American McGee's Spicy Horse Games! * Written by Justin Aclin (Star Wars: The Clone Wars), and illustrated by Vasilis Lolos (Conan the Barbarian)!
Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Search Part 2 (Avatar: The Last Airbender)
by Gene Luen YangIn search of their long-lost mother, Fire Lord Zuko and his deadly and insane sister Azula have brought Avatar Aang and his friends into a mysterious forest, but what they discover within may be more than they can face. Will they too be lost in these woods forever? * Perfect companion to Legend of Korra! * The official continuation of Airbender from its creators. "A fantastic glimpse into the post-series universe... " —Bleeding Cool
The Art of The Last of Us (The Last of Us)
by VariousNaughty Dog Studios and Dark Horse proudly present the essential companion to The Last of Us, a richly detailed and compelling game set in a postpandemic world where humans have become an endangered species. Featuring concept art, character designs, and astonishing settings and landscapes, The Art of The Last of Us provides a unique look at one of the gaming world's most eagerly anticipated titles. * A must-have companion to the game. * Incredible full-color artwork! * The latest project from Naughty Dog Studios. * The Last of Us swept the top Game Critics awards at 2012's E3 conference.
Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Lost Adventures (Avatar: The Last Airbender)
by VariousFor three years, millions of eager fans tuned in to watch new episodes of Nickelodeon's hit animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender. Ever since, fans have been hungry for more—and now their wait is finally over!This volume collects the long-out-of-print, fan-favorite comics previously published in Nickelodeon Magazine and with the Airbender DVDs, plus over seventy brand-new comics pages. That's twenty-six stories set in Airbender continuity, by a host of top-notch talent, many of whom worked on the original animated series!* A must-have for any Airbender fan!* Twenty-six in-continuity stories, plus bonus content!* The latest release in an ongoing partnership between Nickelodeon and Dark Horse, to bring you the very best in Airbender books!
Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Promise Part 1 (Avatar: The Last Airbender)
by Gene Luen YangThe wait is over! Ever since the conclusion of Avatar: The Last Airbender, its millions of fans have been hungry for more—and it's finally here!This series of digests rejoins Aang and friends for exciting new adventures, beginning with a faceoff against the Fire Nation that threatens to throw the world into another war, testing all of Aang's powers and ingenuity!* The continuation of Airbender and the link to its upcoming sequel, Legend of Korra!* Written by Gene Luen Yang, author of the National Book Award-nominated American Born Chinese.
Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Promise Part 2 (Avatar: The Last Airbender)
by Gene Luen YangAang and Katara are working tirelessly for peace when an impasse between Fire Lord Zuko and Earth King Kuei over Fire Nation colonies within the borders of the Earth Nation threatens to plunge the world back into war! Meanwhile, Sokka must help Toph prepare her hapless first class of metalbending students to defend their school against a rival class of firebenders! * Written by Eisner winner and National Book Award nominee Gene Luen Yang (American Born Chinese).
Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Promise Part 3 (Avatar: The Last Airbender)
by Gene Luen YangAvatar: The Last Airbender creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko bring The Promise to its explosive conclusion! The Harmony Restoration Movement has failed, and the four nations are plunged back into war! In the midst of the battle, can Aang and Fire Lord Zuko mend the rift between them, or will Aang be forced to take actions that can't be undone? Written by Eisner winner and National Book Award nominee Gene Luen Yang (American Born Chinese) and drawn by Gurihiru(Thor and the Warriors Four), this is the adventure Avatar fans have been craving!
Helmetgirls: The Art of Camilla d'Errico Volume 2
by Camilla d'ErricoCamilla d&’Errico is a powerful voice in pop surrealism, her work combining diverse influences in imagery is both singular and hauntingly familiar. Compelling and deeply personal, Helmetgirlsdocuments Camilla&’s art and lifestyle brand that fuses manga, steampunk, and fine art into an original and meaningful aggregate. Gargantuan biomechanical headgear adorns beautiful, wide-eyed, and seemingly fragile girls. More than just decoration, the helmets express each girl&’s character, needs, and desires. Look deeply into the Helmetgirls&’ eyes—they have a story to tell.* Camilla&’s art has appeared in major pop-culture magazines and in galleries around the world.
Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Search Part 3 (Avatar: The Last Airbender)
by Gene Luen YangAvatar Aang travels to the spirit world to parley with an ancient power; bringing Fire Lord Zuko ever closer to discovering the truth about his mother's fate—and his own past. Yet Zuko's sister Azula is becoming increasingly dangerous; threatening to ruin everything that Zuko; Aang; Katara; and Sokka have struggled to achieve on their search! * The official continuation of Airbender from its creators; Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko!
Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Rift Part 1 (Avatar: The Last Airbender)
by Gene Luen YangAvatar Aang asks his friends to help him honor Yangchen's Festival—one of the highest Air Nomad holidays, which hasn't been celebrated in over one hundred years. But cryptic visits from the spirit of Avatar Yangchen herself lead Aang to discover a jointly owned Fire Nation and Earth Kingdom refinery—operating on land sacred to the Airbenders! Is this the cause of the pollution Aang finds there, or is a more mysterious menace afoot? * The official continuation of Airbender from the original series creators! * Continues to top the sales charts! * The perfect companion to The Legend of Korra! "One of the best new pop culture mythologies to debut in the last decade."—Kotaku "A fantastic glimpse into the post-series universe."—Bleeding Cool
EVE: Source (Eve)
by CCP GamesEVE: Source is your comprehensive source book and visual guide to the gargantuan universe experienced in EVE Online and DUST 514! Developed in close collaboration with the EVE and DUST 514 creative teams, this beautiful 184-page, full-color hardcover will immerse readers in the history and lore of EVE through stunning artwork and never-before-released material detailing the settings, stories, races, and factions of the EVE universe. * A beautifully designed resource chronicling one of gaming's most massive, dynamic universes! * MMORPG.com's Game of the Year 2009–2011! * 2014 marks the entry of EVE Online into its second decade!
The Art of Dragon Age: Inquisition (Dragon Age)
by BiowareThe next generation of fantasy is here! Go behind the scenes of Dragon Age: Inquisition, the most ambitious game ever created by legendary developer BioWare!Featuring hundreds of never-before-seen artworks and captions from the developers themselves, this volume offers revealing insight into the inspiration and creation of every facet of Dragon Age: Inquisition, from the heroes, to the wondrous weapons they wield, the powerful beasts that they battle, and the extraordinary world that they inhabit.
The World of the Witcher: Video Game Compendium
by CD Projekt RedDive deep into the world of monster hunters, as the prominent characters from the universe take you on a guided tour of the fascinating dark fantasy adventure that is The Witcher. This gorgeous, illustrated hardbound volume contains in-depth knowledge about the locales, the deadly beasts that inhabit them, and the lethal weapons used to put them down.
The Art of the Uncharted Trilogy
by Naughty DogAdventure alongside Nathan Drake, as Dark Horse Books and Naughty Dog team up to bring you this breathtaking, comprehensive exploration into the Uncharted saga! Encompassing Drake's Fortune, Among Thieves, and Drake's Deception, this epic volume offers a look at hundreds of never-before-seen designs and pieces of concept art from the creation of one of the most exciting game series of this generation, along with insightful commentary from the games' creators! Don't miss out on this opportunity to own a piece of Uncharted history!
Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Rift Part 2 (Avatar: The Last Airbender)
by Gene Luen Yang Michael Dante DiMartinoTeam Avatar find themselves up to their necks in trouble as mysterious forces threaten to destroy land once sacred to the Airbenders! While Aang journeys to the spirit world in search of clues, Toph faces off against her own past!* The official continuation of Airbender from its creators, Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko!* Avatar: The Last Airbender—The Search continues to top the sales charts!* The perfect companion to The Legend of Korra!
Family Handyman Do-It-Yourself Basics Volume 2: Save Money, Solve Problems, Improve Your Home
by Family HandymanYou Can Do This! Save Thousands! Tackle the Easy Fixes Yourself Over 120 Step-by-Step Secrets Revealed The Basics Everyone Can MasterExcited to learn how to repair and improve your home yourself? Whether you own or rent, live in one room or 10, there are countless ways you can make your space better. With basic tools and skills, you’ll save money as you gain confidence in your DIY know-how.
Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Sewing: Step By Step Techniques For Making Clothes And Home Accessories
by Reader'S DigestAn indispensable volume for beginning and advanced sewers alike that guides readers through necessary equipment, techniques, fabrics and more.First published in 1978, Reader&’s Digest&’s popular Complete Guide to Sewing has become the standard stich-and-seam reference book for both beginner and seasoned sewers. Now, Reader&’s Digest has refreshed this tried-and-true volume for the modern era, adapting it to current trends while preserving the comprehensive, practical and inspiring content within. Reader&’s Digest Complete Guide to Sewing gives sewers of every experience and comfort level everything they need to know to create the wardrobe of their dreams and beautify their homes with original decorative accents. Clear, simple instructions written by experts in the field tell you what to do and how to do it. Plus, thousands of illustrations and diagrams throughout the book&’s 384 pages illustrate each stage of the process. Key elements of the book include: A detailed list of the basic equipment you&’ll need before getting started sewing. Tips for choosing the right fabric for your project. A step-by-step photo guide that shows you how to take measurements. Instructions in a variety of essential hand-stitching techniques. 20 timeless projects— more than half of them new to this edition—to practice your skills including shirts, dresses, bags, and more. Plus, the book has received endorsements from a variety of trusted sources: &“…and I always recommend the Reader&’s Digest Guide to Sewing. It&’s very comprehensive and very user-friendly.&” —Tim Gunn &“…abundant and precise line art, enticing photographs, simple-to-follow instructions and valuable information on tools, supplies, materials and techniques.&” —The New York Times &“A woman who takes sewing seriously, or who wants to learn to sew, won&’t want to be without this book.&” —Portland Oregon Journal &“Here is everything you always wanted to know about sewing—a veritable encyclopedia of stitching facts.&” —The Austin American Statesman
Acting That Matters
by Barry PineoAn invaluable resource for anyone wanting his or her acting to matter, this groundbreaking guide defies most modern acting methods by rejecting emotion as an acting tool. With the advice in this book, actors will see beyond the prevailing "objective-obstacle" approach and look primarily to the text the playwright provides. Actors learn how to dissect a text for key words and phrases, as well as how to score a script, find proper tempo and rhythm, modulate volume and intensity, use theatrical stillness effectively, find beat actions, listen to their acting partners, and much more. Expert tips are also provided for auditioning, cold reading, and taking direction.
Artists Communities: A Directory of Residencies that Offer time and Space for Creativity (Artists Communities: A Directory Of Residences That Offer Time And Spa Ser.)
by The Alliance of Artists' Communities Robert MacneilThe bible of creative residency programs returns, with fresh information and new features for artists of all disciplines. More than 300 programs worldwide are described, with 95 leading communities featured in two-page spreads with photographs. The user-friendly layout allows for quick scans of facility descriptions, deadlines, fees, selection processes, odds of acceptance, special programs, and more. For artists seeking to boost their creativity in a fresh and inspiring setting, Artists' Communities is the definitive sourcebook.
Breaking into Graphic Design: Tips from the Pros on Finding the Right Position for You
by Michael JeffersonPacked with information on every step of the job search from writing a cover letter to assembling a portfolio, Breaking into Graphic Design is the definitive book on creating a professional, employable image. Interviews with more than forty award-winning designers, career counselors, and business owners demystify rituals and expectations. Job search strategies, presentation ideas, interview tips, and how-tos on evaluating and accepting offers, plus a résumé gallery, make this book an invaluable resource for anyone looking for work in the design field.