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Paper Wonderland
by Michelle RomoGet ready to go on the paper adventure of a lifetime in Paper Wonderland! From the moment you step foot in the Neighborhood, you¿ll meet new friends to accompany you on your travels. Go hiking through the Forest with woodland creatures, and then relax with a dip in the Ocean. Trade your beach towel for a safari hat and go on a Jungle excursion that will have you swinging from the trees! Finally, return to the Big City to take in some fabulous sights. So sweet they make your teeth hurt, Michelle Romo¿s characters are begging to be brought to life with just scissors and tape. Besides adorable animals and people, the collection also includes a pirate ghost, a toaster oven, cute mustaches you can wear and much, much more! Come on! Grab your scissors and tape and let¿s visit Paper Wonderland!! This book includes: 32 paper toy templates to cut out and build Downloadable PDFs of each paper toy template Step-by-step photographic instructions to make each toy Beautiful illustrations, colorful patterns and lots of fun!
Paperback Crush: The Totally Radical History of '80s and '90s Teen Fiction
by Gabrielle MossA hilarious and nostalgic trip through the history of paperback pre-teen series of the 80s and 90s.Every twenty- or thirty-something woman knows these books. The pink covers, the flimsy paper, the zillion volumes in the series that kept you reading for your entire adolescence. Spurred by the commercial success of Sweet Valley High and The Babysitters Club, these were not the serious-issue YA novels of the 1970s, nor were they the blockbuster books of the Harry Potter and Twilight ilk. They were cheap, short, and utterly beloved. PAPERBACK CRUSH dives in deep to this golden age with affection, history, and a little bit of snark. Readers will discover (and fondly remember) girl-centric series on everything from correspondence (Pen Pals and Dear Diary) to sports (The Pink Parrots, Cheerleaders, and The Gymnasts) to a newspaper at an all-girls Orthodox Jewish middle school (The B.Y. Times) to a literal teen angel (Teen Angels: Heaven Can Wait, where an enterprising guardian angel named Cisco has to earn her wings "by helping the world's sexist rock star.") Some were blatant ripoffs of the successful series (looking at you, Sleepover Friends and The Girls of Canby Hall), some were sick-lit tearjerkers à la Love Story (Abby, My Love) and some were just plain perplexing (Uncle Vampire??) But all of them represent that time gone by of girl-power and endless sessions of sustained silent reading.In six hilarious chapters (Friendship, Love, School, Family, Jobs, Terror, and Tragedy), Bustle Features Editor Gabrielle Moss takes the reader on a nostalgic tour of teen book covers of yore, digging deep into the history of the genre as well as the stories behind the best-known series.
Paperbacks from Hell: The Twisted History of '70s and '80s Horror Fiction
by Grady HendrixTake a tour through the horror paperback novels of the 1970s and ’80s . . . if you dare. Page through dozens and dozens of amazing book covers featuring well-dressed skeletons, evil dolls, and knife-wielding killer crabs! Read shocking plot summaries that invoke devil worship, satanic children, and haunted real estate! Horror author and vintage paperback book collector Grady Hendrix offers killer commentary and witty insight on these trashy thrillers that tried so hard to be the next Exorcist or Rosemary’s Baby. It’s an affectionate, nostalgic, and unflinchingly funny celebration of the horror fiction boom of two iconic decades, complete with story summaries and artist and author profiles. You’ll find familiar authors, like V. C. Andrews and R. L. Stine, and many more who’ve faded into obscurity. Plus recommendations for which of these forgotten treasures are well worth your reading time and which should stay buried.
The Papercraft Ideas Book: Inspiration And Tips Taken From Over 80 Artworks
by Jessica BaldryBursting with ideas for papercraft subjects, methods and styles, this book is a visual feast and source of inspiration for artists of all abilities looking to expand their papercraft skills. Discover more than 80 stunning papercraft artworks by contemporary, international artists, and reinvigorate your own practice with the help of their diverse and innovative approaches. Techniques include 3D collage, paper marbling and paper quilling, as well as stitching onto paper, paper embossing and traditional papercutting. Through countless tips and guidance, you'll be empowered to work with paper, expand your creativity and create art that is original and exciting.
The Papercraft Ideas Book
by Jessica BaldryBursting with ideas for papercraft subjects, methods and styles, this book is a visual feast and source of inspiration for artists of all abilities looking to expand their papercraft skills. Discover more than 80 stunning papercraft artworks by contemporary, international artists, and reinvigorate your own practice with the help of their diverse and innovative approaches. Techniques include 3D collage, paper marbling and paper quilling, as well as stitching onto paper, paper embossing and traditional papercutting. Through countless tips and guidance, you'll be empowered to work with paper, expand your creativity and create art that is original and exciting.
Paperie: 100 Creative Papercraft Ideas
by Kirsty NealeA fresh, fun and contemporary book of 100 DIY paper projects with a modern, quirky twist! Paperie features a myriad of innovative ideas and easy-to-master papercraft techniques including clever ideas for unique stationery, home decor, cute paper jewellery, inspiring wedding ideas, upcycled gifts and one-of-a-kind accessories. Each of the techniques are accompanied by simple step-by-step instructions and diagrams - techniques include origami, stamping, stencilling, embossing, transfers, stitching on paper, collage, papercutting, decoupage, screen printing and papier mache. For those who can't wait to get started the tear-out pages at the back of the book offer stunning patterned papers and templates that you can use to create some of the projects right away! Here are some of the fab projects you can make: stationery items - envelopes, gift wrap, calendars and business cards, or stuff for parties - banners, garlands, badges, crackers and hats, puppets, or decor for the home - wall art, lighting, bowls, storage, vases, maps and birdhouses, even accessories - shoes, necklaces, spectacles and cufflinks, for weddings - pinatas, confetti, flowers and favors, or for those special gifts - mobiles, kites, pomanders, picture frames... and much, much more!
The Papermaker's Companion: The Ultimate Guide to Making and Using Handmade Paper
by Helen HiebertCraft your own colorful paper goods and personalized stationary. With clear, step-by-step instructions, Helen Heibert covers all aspects of the papermaking process — from growing and harvesting plants for a malleable paper pulp to embellishment techniques like dyeing, embossing, and laminating. With tips on building your own papermaking equipment, ideas for transforming junk mail into dazzlingly unique notecards, and much more, you’ll be inspired to let your creativity shine as you explore the endless possibilities of handcrafted papers.
Papermaking with Garden Plants & Common Weeds
by Helen HiebertMake exquisite papers right in your own kitchen. With a few pieces of basic equipment and a small harvest of backyard weeds, you can easily create stunningly original handcrafted papers. Helen Heibert&’s illustrated step-by-step instructions show you how easy it is to blend and shape a variety of organic fibers into professional stationery, specialty books, and personalized gifts. You&’ll soon be creatively integrating plant stalks, bark, flower petals, pine needles, and more to add unique colors and textures to your paper creations. This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA.
The Papers of the Bibliographical Society of America, volume 110 number 1 (March 2016)
by The Papers of the Bibliographical Society of AmericaThis is volume 110 issue 1 of The Papers of the Bibliographical Society of America. Published on behalf of the oldest scholarly society in North America dedicated to the study of books and other textual artifacts in traditional and emerging formats, The Papers of the Bibliographical Society of America contains articles on book and manuscript production, publication, distribution, collecting, and reading in all periods, geographical regions, and media, as well as editorial and textual scholarship across all disciplines. The journal publishes original articles, book reviews, bibliographical notes, and review essays.
The Papers of the Bibliographical Society of America, volume 115 number 4 (December 2021)
by The Papers of the Bibliographical Society of AmericaThis is volume 115 issue 4 of The Papers of the Bibliographical Society of America. Published on behalf of the oldest scholarly society in North America dedicated to the study of books and other textual artifacts in traditional and emerging formats, The Papers of the Bibliographical Society of America contains articles on book and manuscript production, publication, distribution, collecting, and reading in all periods, geographical regions, and media, as well as editorial and textual scholarship across all disciplines. The journal publishes original articles, book reviews, bibliographical notes, and review essays.
The Papers of the Bibliographical Society of America, volume 116 number 1 (March 2022)
by The Papers of the Bibliographical Society of AmericaThis is volume 116 issue 1 of The Papers of the Bibliographical Society of America. Published on behalf of the oldest scholarly society in North America dedicated to the study of books and other textual artifacts in traditional and emerging formats, The Papers of the Bibliographical Society of America contains articles on book and manuscript production, publication, distribution, collecting, and reading in all periods, geographical regions, and media, as well as editorial and textual scholarship across all disciplines. The journal publishes original articles, book reviews, bibliographical notes, and review essays.
The Papers of the Bibliographical Society of America, volume 116 number 2 (June 2022)
by The Papers of the Bibliographical Society of AmericaThis is volume 116 issue 2 of The Papers of the Bibliographical Society of America. Published on behalf of the oldest scholarly society in North America dedicated to the study of books and other textual artifacts in traditional and emerging formats, The Papers of the Bibliographical Society of America contains articles on book and manuscript production, publication, distribution, collecting, and reading in all periods, geographical regions, and media, as well as editorial and textual scholarship across all disciplines. The journal publishes original articles, book reviews, bibliographical notes, and review essays.
The Papers of the Bibliographical Society of America, volume 116 number 3 (September 2022)
by The Papers of the Bibliographical Society of AmericaThis is volume 116 issue 3 of The Papers of the Bibliographical Society of America. Published on behalf of the oldest scholarly society in North America dedicated to the study of books and other textual artifacts in traditional and emerging formats, The Papers of the Bibliographical Society of America contains articles on book and manuscript production, publication, distribution, collecting, and reading in all periods, geographical regions, and media, as well as editorial and textual scholarship across all disciplines. The journal publishes original articles, book reviews, bibliographical notes, and review essays.
The Papers of the Bibliographical Society of America, volume 116 number 4 (December 2022)
by The Papers of the Bibliographical Society of AmericaThis is volume 116 issue 4 of The Papers of the Bibliographical Society of America. Published on behalf of the oldest scholarly society in North America dedicated to the study of books and other textual artifacts in traditional and emerging formats, The Papers of the Bibliographical Society of America contains articles on book and manuscript production, publication, distribution, collecting, and reading in all periods, geographical regions, and media, as well as editorial and textual scholarship across all disciplines. The journal publishes original articles, book reviews, bibliographical notes, and review essays.
The Papers of the Bibliographical Society of America, volume 117 number 1 (March 2023)
by The Papers of the Bibliographical Society of AmericaThis is volume 117 issue 1 of The Papers of the Bibliographical Society of America. Published on behalf of the oldest scholarly society in North America dedicated to the study of books and other textual artifacts in traditional and emerging formats, The Papers of the Bibliographical Society of America contains articles on book and manuscript production, publication, distribution, collecting, and reading in all periods, geographical regions, and media, as well as editorial and textual scholarship across all disciplines. The journal publishes original articles, book reviews, bibliographical notes, and review essays.
The Papers of the Bibliographical Society of America, volume 117 number 3 (September 2023)
by The Papers of the Bibliographical Society of AmericaThis is volume 117 issue 3 of The Papers of the Bibliographical Society of America. Published on behalf of the oldest scholarly society in North America dedicated to the study of books and other textual artifacts in traditional and emerging formats, The Papers of the Bibliographical Society of America contains articles on book and manuscript production, publication, distribution, collecting, and reading in all periods, geographical regions, and media, as well as editorial and textual scholarship across all disciplines. The journal publishes original articles, book reviews, bibliographical notes, and review essays.
The Papers of the Bibliographical Society of America, volume 117 number 4 (December 2023)
by The Papers of the Bibliographical Society of AmericaThis is volume 117 issue 4 of The Papers of the Bibliographical Society of America. Published on behalf of the oldest scholarly society in North America dedicated to the study of books and other textual artifacts in traditional and emerging formats, The Papers of the Bibliographical Society of America contains articles on book and manuscript production, publication, distribution, collecting, and reading in all periods, geographical regions, and media, as well as editorial and textual scholarship across all disciplines. The journal publishes original articles, book reviews, bibliographical notes, and review essays.
The Papers of the Bibliographical Society of America, volume 118 number 1 (March 2024)
by The Papers of the Bibliographical Society of AmericaThis is volume 118 issue 1 of The Papers of the Bibliographical Society of America. Published on behalf of the oldest scholarly society in North America dedicated to the study of books and other textual artifacts in traditional and emerging formats, The Papers of the Bibliographical Society of America contains articles on book and manuscript production, publication, distribution, collecting, and reading in all periods, geographical regions, and media, as well as editorial and textual scholarship across all disciplines. The journal publishes original articles, book reviews, bibliographical notes, and review essays.
Papier-Mâché
by Peter RushHow to work with papier-mâché, the variety of materials that can be used, and a short history of its craft.
Papier-Mâché Monsters: Turn Trinkets and Trash into Magnificent Monstrosities
by Dan ReederStep-by-step instructions for creating papier-mâché monstrosities and expanding the limits of your imagination, from the author of Paper Mache Dragons Celebrated monster-making master Dan Reeder is at it again—helping others to let out their inner monsters! All that&’s needed are a few simple materials and a wild imagination. Reeder guarantees success if the tried-and-tested, goof-proof how-to steps in this humorous read are followed. But there&’s more—he&’s also giving away all of his secrets for creating ghoulish monster elements such as jaws, claws, horns, scales, webbing, tentacles, eyeballs, fingers, toes, gnarly hands and feet, and even perfect drool! Learn how to make a basic monster and you&’ll be well on your way to creating more hideous creatures, beasts, dragons, and whatever else your dark side can think of!&“I&’m not one to argue that the world doesn&’t need more monsters, be they made of papier and/or cloth mâché, as demonstrated in Dan&’s entertaining new book, or flesh and blood, as demonstrated by the one standing behind you right now.&” —Gary Larson, creator, Far Side&“For lovers of the truly grotesque, Reeder provides detailed photo instructions for large figures constructed of clothes hangers, newspaper, and glue. Cloth skin, teeth, and slathered-on paint finish them off. The toothy dragons are particularly effective.&” —School Library Journal
Pappy Kitchens and the Saga of Red Eye the Rooster
by William DunlapO. W. “Pappy” Kitchens (1901–1986) was born in Crystal Springs, Mississippi, and began painting at age sixty-seven. His self-taught, narrative, visual art springs directly from the oral tradition of parable and storytelling with which he grew up. A self-declared folk artist, Kitchens claimed, “I paint about folks, what folks see and what folks do.” His magnum opus, The Saga of Red Eye the Rooster, was painted between 1973 and 1976 and presents a homespun Pilgrim’s Progress in the form of a beast fable. Kitchens’s most ambitious allegorical work, this fable consists of sixty panels, each one measuring fifteen inches square, composed of mixed materials on paper, and executed in three groups of twenty. Kitchens follows Red Eye from foundling to funeral, exploring the life of this extraordinary bird. Red Eye’s quasi-human behavior inevitably maneuvers him into conflicts with antagonists of all sorts. He encounters violence, avarice, lust, greed, and most of the other seven deadly sins, dispatching them in heroic fashion until he finally succumbs to his own fatal flaw. In addition to The Saga of Red Eye the Rooster, the volume features personal photos of Kitchens as well as additional works by the artist. Written by distinguished artist and Kitchens’s once son-in-law William Dunlap, with an introduction by renowned curator Jane Livingston, Pappy Kitchens and the Saga of Red Eye the Rooster brings much-needed exposure to the life and work of a key Mississippi figure.
Parables of the Posthuman: Digital Realities, Gaming, and the Player Experience (Contemporary Approaches to Film and Media Series)
by Jonathan BoulterIn its intimate joining of self and machine, video gaming works to extend the body into a fluid, dynamic, unstable, and discontinuous entity. While digital gaming and culture has become a popular field of academic study, there has been a lack of sustained philosophical analysis of this direct gaming experience. In Parables of the Posthuman: Digital Realities, Gaming, and the Player Experience, author Jonathan Boulter addresses this gap by analyzing video games and the player experience philosophically. Finding points of departure in phenomenology and psychoanalysis, Boulter argues that we need to think seriously about what it means to enter into a relationship with the game machine and to assume (or to have conferred upon you) a machinic, posthuman identity. Parables of the Posthuman approaches the experience of gaming by asking: What does it mean for the player to enter the machinic "world" of the game? What forms of subjectivity does the game offer to the player? What happens to consciousness itself when one plays? To this end, Boulter analyzes the experience of particular role-playing video games, including Fallout 3, Half-Life 2, Bioshock, Crysis 2, and Metal Gear Solid 4. These games both thematize the idea of the posthuman--the games are "about" subjects whose physical and intellectual capacities are extended through machine or other prosthetic means--and also enact an experience of the posthuman for the player, who becomes more than what he was as he plays the game. Boulter concludes by exploring how the game acts as a parable of what the human, or posthuman, may look like in times to come. Academics with an interest in the intersection of philosophy, psychoanalysis, and popular culture forms and video gamers with an interest in thinking about the implications of gaming will enjoy this volume.
Paracord!: How to Make the Best Bracelets, Lanyards, Key Chains, Buckles, and More
by Todd MikkelsenTodd Mikkelsen's Paracord! offers a diverse collection of projects that utilize parachute cords-known around the world as paracord. Used by paratroopers and other military personnel during World War II, this lightweight nylon rope is now one of the most sought-after materials by crafters.Its durability and flexibility make it perfect for creating everyday accessories such as belts, bracelets, buckles, necklaces, dog leashes and collars, key chains, and more. As you will see in Mikkelsen's book, this rope comes in various colors, from army green to hot pink, making it easy to personalize every type of project.In Paracord!, you'll find step-by-step instructions that take you through every project. Each step is accompanied by a photo that clearly illustrates the process. In addition to learning how to make these accessories, Mikkelsen also includes introductory chapters preparing your paracord for crafting, tying different types of knots, and caring for and cleaning your completed paracord projects.
Paradigm Islands: Discourses on Architecture and the City
by Teresa StoppaniConcerning architecture and the city, built, imagined and narrated, this book focuses on Manhattan and Venice, but considers architecture as an intellectual and spatial process rather than a product. A critical look at the making of Manhattan and Venice provides a background to addressing the dynamic redefinition and making of space today. The gradual processes of adjustment, the making of a constantly changing dense space, the emphasis on forming rather than on figure, the incorporation of new forms and languages through their adaptation and transformation, make both Manhattan and Venice, in different ways, the ideal places to contextualize and address the issue of an architecture of the dynamic.
Paradise
by Robert ColbyIt was more than 150 years ago that Uncle Billy" Leonard took refuge from the hellish heat in the shade beneath a Ponderosa pine, breathing in relief to his companions: "Boys, this has got to be Paradise!" Or so the story goes. Yet it is no fiction that the settlement grew to be more than just a stop on the way from Oroville or Chico to the gold country. Although Paradise was surrounded by mines, it had little gold itself. Disappointed miners made a living cutting timber, working at one of the sawmills, or hacking out homesteads in the foothill forests. Diamond Match Company built a railroad to its sawmill, locating the depot a mile west of town in what was sometimes called "New Paradise." For generations before houses began to replace its orchards, Paradise was an apple-growing center, home to harvest festivals that are echoed in today's annual Johnny Appleseed Days."