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The Life of : Vincent van Gogh
A new series of illustrated books specifically designed for children in elementary education, narrating the stories of those great historical figures who have left their mark on humanity in fields such as science, art, exploration, music and other subjects.
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- ISBN/ISSN
- 9788854413337
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- 19,5 x 23,5; Hc; Hp; Fcol; Ill; 42p
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- 759.9492 KEN v
The Life of : Leonardo da Vinci
Why could Leonardo da Vinci paint the human form so accurately, in all its beauty? How was he educated and trained as an artist? What inspired his most famous work, including The Last Supper and the Mona Lisa? And what fun machine did he invent? Find out about this unique artist and the many areas, from architecture to flight, he drew on and influenced. Appealing illustrations, information on h…
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- 9788854413320
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- 19,5 x 23,5; Hc; Hp; Fcol; Ill; 42p
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- 709.2 KEN l
The King in Yellow
The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers. With an Introduction by David Stuart Davies. I read it and reread it, and wept and laughed and trembled with horror which at all times assails me yet. With its strange, imaginative blend of horror, science fiction, romance and lyrical prose, Robert W. Chambers The King in Yellow is a classic masterpiece of weird fiction. This series of vaguely connected…
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- First Published
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9781840226447
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- 12.5x20cm; pb; bw; 179p
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- -
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- 813.52 CHA k
Leonardo Da Vinci
"He was history's most creative genius. What secrets can he teach us? The author of the acclaimed bestsellers Steve Jobs, Einstein, and Benjamin Franklin brings Leonardo da Vinci to life in this exciting new biography. Based on thousands of pages from Leonardo's astonishing notebooks and new discoveries about his life and work, Walter Isaacson weaves a narrative that connects his art to his sci…
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- First Edition
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9781501139161
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- 15.5x23.5cm; pb; bw; ill; 599p
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- 709.2 ISA l
The Secrets of Art: Uncovering the Mysteries and Messages of Great Works of Art
A book full of surprises, discoveries, forgotten treasures and lost tales, The Secrets of Art takes us on a journey through the art world’s mysteries to reveal that works of art are not always what they seem. A long-lost medieval masterpiece unearthed in the Tower of London. A secret message that only an elite few can read encoded in a painting. A glimpse of a ghostly image beneath the su…
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- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780711248748
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- 240 p.: illus.; 25 cm
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- 709.04 MAN s
The Mysterious World of Cosentino: The Lost Treasure
Cosentino, the Grand Illusionist, is in danger! He is trapped in a glass ball hanging over the ocean, where dangerous beasts lurk. He will have to undo shackles, a straightjacket, and padlocks to escape! The audience watching him from the pier is terrified, but not as much as when the evil two-headed King arrives on a mission to find his lost sunken treasure. Cos must st…
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- ISBN/ISSN
- 9789811175527
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- 190 p.: illus.; 19 cm
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- 823 COS m
The Goldfinch
Aged thirteen, Theo Decker, son of a devoted mother and a reckless, largely absent father, survives an accident that otherwise tears his life apart. Alone and rudderless in New York, he is taken in by the family of a wealthy friend. He is tormented by an unbearable longing for his mother, and down the years clings to the thing that most reminds him of her: a small, strangely captivating paintin…
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- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780316286398
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- 10,5 x 19; Pbk; Bw; 771p
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- 813.54 TAR g
Get Into Art: People: Discover great art - and create your own!
A gorgeous children's activity series that explores a wide range of artists' work while encouraging children to develop their own skills and techniques, Get into Art! is perfect for active young artists of all abilities. Art projects are varied, intriguing and clearly explained and will act as a springboard for plenty of artistic experiments. Readers can combine their practical activity and cre…
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- 2nd Printing Edition
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780753437605
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- 32p; fcol; pbk
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- -
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- 704.942 BRO g
100 Artists Who Shaped World History
Bluewood Books is proud to add to its popular 100 Series line of books with the publication of 100 Artists Who Shaped World History. The title provides an entertaining and informative look at the lives of the visual artists who challenged traditional means of expression to broaden human perception. Through the mediums of painting, sculpting, and photography, these artists were storytellers of t…
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- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780912517261
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- 112p; illus; bw; pbk
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- 927 KRY O
Dali: The Great Artists Collection, Includes 6 FREE ready-to-frame 8x10 print…
The Great Artists Collection is one of a series of gift packs containing a 64-page paperback book in a lavish folder with 6 free ready-to-frame 8 x 10 prints. Each book features a biography of each artist, looking at their life and their legacy, and useful fact boxes talk about the artists 'Great Works' and include fascinating information to improve the reader's knowledge of each artist. A fabu…
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- -
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9781464302732
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- 64p; col; illus; pbk;
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- -
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- 741.9 DAL D
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