December 5, 2017

Get ready for Winter with Art Books

Here are our latest acquisitions, just waiting for you....

Reference
Gold Coins of the World; From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed,.  by Arthur L. Friedberg
Graphis Design Annual 2018

Art History / Art Theory / Art World
The Collector of Lives: Giorgio Vasari and the Invention of Art  by Ingrid Rowland
Ellsworth Kelly; Last Paintings
The First Artists; In Search of the World’s Oldest Art  by Michel Lorblanchet
London in the Company of Painters  by Richard Blandford  

Mexico 1900-1950; Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, Jose Clemente Orozco and the Avant-Garde, exhibit catalog of the Dallas Museum of Art
The Sweat of Their Face: Portraying American Workers, exhibit catalog of the National Portrait Gallery
Vanessa Bell, exhibit catalog of the Dulwich Picture Gallery
William Blake and the Age of Aquarius  by Stephen F. Eisenman
Women Artists in Paris, 1850-1900  by Laurence Madeline

Architecture / Landscape Design / Urban Planning
Best-Selling 1-Story Home Plans, 4th ed. [Creative Homeowner]
Garden Renovation  by Bobbie Schwartz
Michael Graves: Design for Life  by Ian Volner   


Design / Graphics
Best American Comics, 2017 ed. by Ben Katchor
Chip Kidd: Book Two; Work 2007-2017
Elements of Logo Design  by Alex White
Film Posters of the Russian Avant-Garde  by Susan Pack
Made in North Korea: Graphics from Everyday Life in The DPRK  by Nicholas Bonner
Stan Lee, The Man Behind Marvel  by Bob Batchelor   


Fashion / Interior Decoration
Making House; Designers at Home  by Dominic Bradbury
Recycled Home  by Mark & Sally Bailey
Turquoise: Mines, Minerals, and Wearable Art, 2nd ed  by Mark P. Block
Vogue on Coco Chanel  by  Bronwyn Cosgrave

Photography
If You’re Bored with your Camera, Read This Book  by Demetrius Fordham

Crafts / Applied Arts / How-to
The Joy of Painting  by Bob Ross (YES, a brand new printing!)
Ribbonwork Embroidery; Techniques and Projects  by Sophie Long
Stitches from the Harvest: Hand Embroidery Inspired by Autumn  by Kathy Schmitz

Antiques / Collectibles
Harry Potter: The Unofficial Guide to the Collectibles  by Eric Bradley
Kovels’ Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide, 2018

November 16, 2017

Stock up for Thanksgiving arts reading

Here are our latest arrivals, all ready for you to enjoy:


Art History / Art Theory / Art World
The Art of Korea; Highlights from the Collection of San Francisco’s Asian Art Museum
Calder: The Conquest of Time  by Jed Perl
Leonardo da Vinci  by Walter Isaacson
Lichtenstein in New York: A Pop Art Life  by Mark Bernardo
Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power  by Mark Godfrey

The Urban Canvas: Street Art around the World
You Must Change Your Life; The Story of Rainer Maria Rilke and Auguste Rodin  by Rachel Corbett

Architecture / Landscape Design / Urban Planning
Encyclopedia of Landscape Design
Frank Lloyd Wright: Unpacking the Archive, exhibit catalog of the Museum of Modern Art
Gothic Revival Architecture  by Trevor Yorke
Make New History: Chicago Architecture Biennial 2017
Ornament is Crime: Modernist Architecture  by Matt Gibberd
Toward an Urban Ecology  by Kate Orff Scape
 
Design / Fashion / Interior Decoration / Graphics   
Better Homes & Gardens Decorating Book
Books Make A Home  by Damian Thompson
Fashion Illustration: Gown & Dress Inspiration
The Moderns: Midcentury American Graphic Design  by Steven Heller  

The New Bohemians; Cool & Collected Homes  by Justina Blakeney
100 Years of Fashion Illustration  by Cally Blackman

Photography
Blind Spot  by Teju Cole
William Wegman; Being Human  by William A. Ewing

October 21, 2017

Visual arts books -- recent arrivals

We welcome the autumn season, and the library's new fiscal year, with wonderful new books -- beautiful, informative, useful books on all of the visual arts, including some popular collectibles.  There a few reference titles, which means you'll have to come here to consult them, but the rest can be requested for your nearest branch.

Reference
Encyclopedia of Black Comics  by Sheena C. Howard
The Image of the Black in African and Asian Art
Kovels’ Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide, 2018  (50th Anniversary Ed.)

Art History / Art Theory / Art World
Anselm Kiefer: Works from the Hall Collection
Buddha: 2000 Years of Buddhist Art
The Cleaner  by Marina Abramovic
Roman Portraits: Sculptures in Stone and Bronze/Met. Museum of Art
Takashi Murakami: The Octopus Eats its own Leg

Architecture / Landscape Design / Urban Planning
Architectural Guide:  Madrid  by Juan and Irene Valle Robles
City Living: Apartments, Lofts, Studios, and Townhouses  by Francesc Zamora Mola
Evergreen: The Garrett Family, Collectors and Connoisseurs
Storybook Style: America’s Whimsical Homes of the 1920s  by Arrol Gellner


Design / Fashion / Interior Decoration / Graphics
Decorate Fearlessly!  by Susanna Salk
The Well-Dressed Window: Curtains at Winterthur  by Sandy Brown

Photography
Domon Ken: The Master of Japanese Realism
Dora  Maar: Paris in the Time of Man Ray, Jean Cocteau, and Picasso  by Louise Baring
The Edge of the World: A Visual Adventure to the Most Extraordinary Places on Earth

Crafts / Applied Arts / How-to
Celebrate Your Creative Self  by Mary Todd Beam
The Fine Art of Paper Flowers  by Tiffanie Turner
How To Paint Made Easy
The Spirit of the Brush; Chinese Brush Painting Techniques
Splash 18: The Best of Watercolor
Weaving Iridescence: Color Play for the Handweaver  by Bobbie Irwin 


Antiques / Collectibles
A Guide Book of Buffalo and Jefferson Nickels  by Q. David Bowers
A Guide Book of Washington Quarters  by Q. David Bowers
North American Coins & Prices; A Guide to US, Canadian and Mexican Coins, 2018 ed.
Start Your Own Etsy® Business  by Jason Rich 


September 19, 2017

Great New Books in the Visual Arts

Take a look at these wonderful titles, just arrived in the Fine Arts Room.  Please come by and see them, or put a request on them to be sent to your favorite neighborhood branch!

Reference
Graphis Photography Annual 2017
The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide, 47th ed., 2017-18
Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001—date, 12th ed., 2018

Art History / Art Theory / Art World
Egon Schiele; The Midnight Soul of the Artist  by Reinhard Steiner
Picasso Encounters, exhibit catalog of the Clark Art Institute
Still Tickin’  by Betye Saar

Architecture / Landscape Design / Urban Planning
Best Tall Buildings: A Global Overview of 2016 Skyscrapers (CTBUH Awards)
The Colours of…Frank O. Gehry, Jean Nouvel,[and others]
Modern Architecture in Mexico City  by Kathryn E. O’Rourke
111 Gardens in London That You Shouldn’t Miss  by Kirstin von Glasow
Origins, Invention, Revision: Studying the History of Art and Architecture  by James S. Ackerman
The RIBA Stirling Prize: 20  by Tony Chapman
Warehouse Home: Industrial Inspiration for 21st Century Living  by Sophie Bush
William Van Alen, Fred T. Ley and the Chrysler Building  by George C. Kingston

Design / Fashion / Interior Decoration / Graphics
The A – Z of Marvel Monsters  by Jess Harrold
California: Designing Freedom  by Justin McGuirk
Small Apartment Inspirations  by Francesc Zamora Mola
The Twentieth Century: Interiors Sourcebook; From Art Nouveau to Minimalism  by Clive Edwards
Vogue on Gianni Versace  by Charlotte Sinclair
Your Creative Work Space  by Desha Peacock

Photography
Avedon’s France: Old World New Look  by Robert M. Rubin
Photography and Humour  by Louis Kaplan

Crafts / Applied Arts / How-to
Artist’s Drawing Techniques
Leather Bracelets: Step-by-Step Instructions…  by Nihon Vogue-Sha
Painting Urban and Cityscapes  by Hashim Akib
Pastel Innovations  by Dawn Emerson
Pin Loom Weaving To Go  by Margaret Stump
World War II Quilts, 2nd ed.  by Sue Reich

Antiques / Collectibles
Whitman Guide to Coin Collecting, rev. ed.  by Kenneth Bressett


August 17, 2017

Latest acquisitions in the visual arts

Get back in the swing of things with some beautiful and informative new art books!

Reference
The Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright; A Complete Catalog, 4th ed. by William Allin Storrer
Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 45th ed., 2018

Art History / Art Theory / Art World
America’s National Gallery of Art  by Philip Kopper
The Art Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained  by Caroline Bugler
Kerry James Marshall  by Charles Gaines
Nick Cave: Until  by Denise Markonish
Picasso: The Artist and his Muses, exhibit catalog of the Vancouver Art Gallery
Visualizing the Universe; Athena Tacha’s Proposals fsor Public Art Commissions, 1972-2012

Architecture / Landscape Design / Urban Planning
150 Best New Eco Home Ideas  by F. M. Zamora
Buildings of Wisconsin by Marsha Weisiger (SAH Buildings of the United States)
Design for Aging Review, 25th Anniversary ed.
Elemental Living; Contemporary Houses in Nature
The Guggenheim: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Iconoclastic Masterpiece  by Francesco Dal Co
Japanese Modern Architecture, 1920-2015  by Ari Seligmann
The Vitra Campus: Architecture, Design Industry
Zaha Hadid Architects: Redefining Architecture & Design

Design / Fashion / Interior Decoration / Graphics
150 Best Interior Desisgn Ideas  by F. M. Zamora
Color Design Workbook  by Sean Adams
How to Use Graphic Design to Sell Things, Explain Things, ….  By Michael Bierut
In Julia’s Kitchen: Practical and Convivial Kitchen Design inspired by Julia Child  by Pamela Heyne
Luxurious Minimalism  by Fritz von der Schulenburg
The Spectacular Sisterhood of Superwomen; Awesome Female Characters from Comic Book History  by Hope Nicholson

Photography
MAGNUM Manifesto, ed. by Clement Cheroux
Sight Sound Motion: Applied Media Aesthetics, 8th ed.  by Herbert Zettl

Crafts / Applied Arts / How-to
Catalogue of Show Quilts, 2017
Fashion Jewelry; A Beginner’s Guide to Jewelry Making  by Courtney Legenhausen
Stained Glass Quilts Reimagined  by Allie Aller
Stitching with Beatrix Potter  by Michele Hill

Antiques / Collectibles
Warman’s Depression Glass Handbook, 2017  by Ellen T. Schroy

August 4, 2017

The latest architecture books!

You may know that architecture is one of our strengths.  Here's a list of our most recent acquisitions in this subject, for your viewing and learning pleasure.

Airport Architecture  by Chris van Uffelen
Architectural Guide: China  by Evan Chakroff
Architectural Guide: Helsinki  by Ulf Meyer
Architectural Guide: Mexico City  by Sarah Zahradnik
The Art of the Airport: The World’s Most Beautiful Terminals  by Stefan Eiselin
Bars, Clubs & Lounges by Sibylle Kramer
Best Highrises 2016/17: The International Highrise Award
The Complete Temples of Ancient Egypt  by Richard H. Wilkinson
Chaos and Culture: Renzo Piano…Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center in Athens  by Victoria Newhouse
Houses of the National Trust, rev. ed.  by Lydia Greeves   

Innovative Hospital Design  by Carles Broto
Restaurant and Bar Design III
Sports Parks; Directions in Design

Wright on Exhibit: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Architectural Exhibitions  by Kathryn Smith






July 10, 2017

Newly arrived art books for a hot mid-July

We're pleased to offer these wonderful new books to our patrons.

Reference
Buildings and Landmarks of Medieval Europe: The Middle Ages Revealed  by James B. Tschen-Emmons

Art History / Art Theory / Art World
Matisse in the Studio, exhibit catalog of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
The Jazz Age: American Style in the 1920s, exhibit catalog of the Cooper Hewitt Museum

Decorative Arts
Arts and Crafts Lighting from the Collection of the Two Roses Foundation
Arts and Crafts Metalwork from the Collection of the Two Roses Foundation
Arts and Crafts Tile from the Collection of the Two Roses Foundation
Ceramics in America, 2016, ed. by Robert Hunter
The Mola; Traditional Kuna Textile Art  by Edith Crouch

Architecture / Landscape Design / Urban Planning
Architects’ Gravesites: A Serendipitous Guide  by Henry H. Kuehn
Aberdeenshire: South and Aberdeen [The Buildings of Scotland]  by Joseph Sharples
Ayrshire and Arran [The Buildings of Scotland]  by Rob Close
Buckinghamshire [The Buildings of England]  by Nikolaus Pevsner
Gardens of the High Line; Elevating the Nature of Modern Landscapes  by Piet Oudolf
Glasgow [The Buildings of Scotland]  by Elizabeth Williamson
Inside an Ancient Assyrian Palace  by Ada Cohen
London: The City Churches [The Buildings of England]  by Simon Bradley
Retired, Rehabbed, Reborn; The Adaptive Reuse of America’s Buildings and Schools  by Robert A. Simons
Skyscraper Gothic: Medieval Style and Modernist Buildings  by Kevin D. Murphy
South Ulster: Armagh, Cavan and Monaghan [The Buildings of Ireland]  by Kevin V. Mulligan

Photography
Photography at MoMA  The Museum of Modern Art, New York   


Crafts / Applied Arts / How-to
A – Z of Whitework; The Ultimate Resource for Beginners and Experienced Needleworkers
Mini Knitted Charms  by Sachiyo Ishii
Mittens from around Norway  by Nina Granlund Saether
Painting the Sacred Within  by Faith Evans-Stills
Strokes of Genius: The Best of Drawing 8: Expressive Texture  by Rachel Rubin Wolf
Whitework with Colour  by Trish Burr

July 1, 2017

Happy Fourth, 2017!

                                                                                                                                                                             

The Fine Arts Room honors Independence Day by displaying books in our collection that feature Old Glory on their covers.  You'll also spot Lady Liberty peeking in, at the lower right.

The library's American flag is also prominently visible from the room.

June 22, 2017

Welcome Summer with fun arty books

OK, so some are fun and some are more serious, but all should be useful to someone.  Enjoy!


Reference
Art Sales Index 2017
Handbook of United States Coins, 2018
Official Museum Directory, 2017

Art History / Art Theory / Art World
The Yellow House: Van Gogh, Gauguin and Nine Turbulent Weeks in Provence  by Martin Gayford
Manolo Valdes; Sculptures in New York  by Antonio Lucas
Picasso & Rivera: Conversations Across Time
Street Art International  by Lou Chamberlin
Whitney Biennial, 2017

Architecture / Landscape Design / Urban Planning
Marcel Breuer; Form Giver of the 20th Century  by Arnt Cobbers
Cumbria [The Buildings of England]  by Matthew Hyde and Nikolaus Pevsner
The New Old House: Historic & Modern Architecture Combined  by Marc Kristal
The Strip: Las Vegas and the Architecture of the American Dream  by Stefan Al

Design / Fashion / Interior Decoration / Graphics
The Designer’s Dictionary of Color  by Sean Adams
Draw Manga Villains  by Genkosha
How to Draw Comics  by Ilya
Take That, Adolf! The Fighting Comic Books of the Second World War  by Mark Fertig


Crafts / Applied Arts / How-to
AcrylicWorks 4: The Best of Acrylic Painting
Crafting for Cat Ladies  by Kat Roberts
Essential Stitch Guide: Blackwork  by Becky Hogg
On the Loom: A Modern Weaver’s Guide  by Maryanne Moodie



Antiques / Collectibles
A Guide Book of Lincoln Cents, 2nd ed.  by Q. David Bowers
U. S. Coin Digest, 15th ed., 2017

May 20, 2017

May's new books are smart and attractive

Reference
Wright Sites; A Guide to Frank Lloyd Wright Public Places (4th ed.)

Art History / Art Theory / Art World
Cave Art  by Bruno David
Emil Nolde; The Great Colour Wizard
Michelangelo & Sebastiano [del Piombo] exhibit catalog of the National Gallery, London
Raymond Pettibon; A Pen of All Works
Robert Rauschenberg, exhibit catalog of MoMA, Tate, SFMOMA

Architecture / Landscape Design / Urban Planning
Adobe: Homes and  Interiors of Taos, Santa Fe, and the Southwest  by Sandra Seth
Capability Brown; Designing the English Landscape  by John Phibbs
Churches of the Church of England  by Janet Gough
Derbyshire [The Buildings of England]  by Clare Hartwell and Nikolaus Pevsner
202 Outstanding City House Ideas  by Manel Gutierrez Couto
Wright Sites; A Guide to Frank Lloyd Wright Public Places (4th ed.)

Design / Fashion / Interior Decoration / Graphics
Ground-Breaking Fashion; 100 Iconic Moments  by Jane Rocca
How They Decorated: Inspiration from Great Women of the Twentieth Century  by P. Gaye Tapp
1000 T-Shirts that Make a Statement  by Raphaelle Orsini



Photography
Photograph Like a Thief  by Glyn Dewis
Running a Successful Photography Business  by Lisa Pritchard

April 28, 2017

Latest book arrivals

This week we received a nice batch of new books, reflecting the range of arts and crafts subjects that can be found here.            

Reference
American Art Directory, 71st ed., 2017
Printworld Directory, 16th ed., 2017
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money, Modern Issues, 1961-Present, 23rd ed., 2017
 
Art History / Art Theory / Art World
The Aloha Boathouse and the Iris Bathroom; Two Installations by the Grueby Faience and Tile Company  by Susan J. Montgomery
Yayoi Kusama Infinity Mirrors

Architecture / Landscape Design / Urban Planning
After the Final Curtain: The Fall of the American Movie Theater  by Matt Lambros
Mobitecture: Architecture on the Move  by Rebecca Roke
Never Built New York  by Greg Goldin
Shadow Patterns: Reflections on Fay Jones and his Architecture
Warwickshire [The Buildings of England]  by Chris Pickford and Nikolaus Pevsner

Design / Fashion / Interior Decoration / Graphics
Graphic: 500 Designs that Matter

Crafts / Applied Arts / How-to
Arne & Carlos Field Guide to Knitted Birds; Over 40 Handmade Projects to Liven Up Your Roost
Creative Batik  by Rosi Robinson
Leathercraft: Inspirational Projects for You and Your Home
Modern Machine Quilting  by Catherine Redford  

Paper Panda’s Guide to Papercutting  by Louise Firchau    

April 18, 2017

Many fine new arts books

A brand new great selection!

Reference
American Illustration, ed. 35, 2017
Society of Illustrators 58th Annual of Illustration, 2017
Warman’s Antiques & Collectibles, 51st ed., 2018

Art History / Art Theory / Art World
Andy Warhol Prints from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer
Carmen Herrera; Lines of Sight  by Dana Miller
Max Beckmann in New York, exhibit catalog of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Renaissance and Reformation: German Art in the Age of Durer and Cranach, exhibit catalog

Architecture / Landscape Design / Urban Planning
Chandigarh Revealed; Le Corbusier’s City Today  by Shaun Fynn
Charles Percier: Architecture and Design in an Age of Revolution 
Exploring English Castles  by Edd Norris
Pierre Chareau: Modern Architecture and Design

Design / Fashion / Interior Decoration / Graphics
The Capsule Wardrobe: 1,000 Outfits from 30 Pieces  by Wendy Mak
Casa Mexico: At Home in Merida and the Yucatan  by Annie Kelly
Scandinavian Home; A Comprehensive Guide to Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Designers  by Elizabeth Wilhide

Crafts / Applied Arts / How-to
An Introduction to Calligraphy  by Veronique Sabard
Learn to Draw Celtic Designs  by Lora S. Irish


April 8, 2017

To commemorate the entry of the U.S. into WWI

"The Great War" swept away the remnants of the 19th century and changed almost everything.  St. Louis Public Library has mounted a wonderful exhibit in Central's Great Hall-- don't miss it!  Below are some pictures, but they really can't do it justice.

The Fine Arts Room has a display of books about the arts of the war, especially the iconic posters.  Here is a list of these and more:
https://slpl.bibliocommons.com/list/share/709689577_slpl_finearts/899100588_art_and_world_war_one



A dough-boy uniform and a Salvation Army Nurse uniform are included.

Some excellent artwork from a POW camp is on view.

April 4, 2017

New arts books for April

A nice assortment -- enjoy!

Architecture / Landscape Design / Urban Planning
Architectural Guide: United Arab Emirates  by Hendrik Bohlelk
Old Cuba  by Alicia E. Garcia
202 Outstanding City House Ideas  by Manel Cuoto
WPA Buildings: Architecture and the Art of the New Deal  by Joseph Maresca
You Say to Brick: The Life of Louis Kahn  by Wendy Lesser  


Crafts / Applied Arts / How-to
Art Quilts International: Abstract & Geometric  by Martha Sielman
A Beginner’s Guide to Airbrushing by Meinrad Froschin
Create and Decorate: 120 DIY Projects for Entertaining…  by Katy Holder
Ideas for Cardmakers  by Fransie Snyman
It’s a Small World--Felted Friends  by Sachiko Susa
Twisted: Modern Quilts with a Vintage Twist  by Mary W. Kerr
Woven Shibori  by Catharine Ellis

Design / Fashion / Interior Decoration / Graphics
The Gaze of Drifting Skies; A Treasury of Bird’s Eye View Cartoons  by Jonathan Barli
Fashion Plates; 150 Years of Style  by April Calahan
Hotel Chic at Home  by Sara Bliss
The Story of Design; From the Paleolithic to the Present  by Charlotte Fiell

Photography
Every Picture Tells a Story  by Terry O’Neill
50 Contemporary Photographers You Should Know  by Florian Heine
The Garden Photography Workshop  by Andrea Jones
National Geographic Greatest Landscapes; Stunning Photographs that Inspire and Astonish
Painting with Light: Lighting & Photoshop Techniques for Photographers, 2nd ed.  by Eric Curry
The Photographer’s Black & White Handbook  by Harold Davis

Antiques / Collectibles
Guide Book of Peace Dollars  by Roger Burdette

Guide Book of United States Commemorative Coins, 2nd ed.  by Q. David Bowers

March 23, 2017

Recently received art books, March 2017

At last our new books are doing more than just trickling in.  There should be something to interest almost anyone in this list -- just place a hold on them if you can't make it downtown to Central.

 Art History / Art Theory / Art World
Degas; A Strange New Beauty, exhibit catalog of the Museum of Modern Art, NY
Hélio Oiticica: To Organize Delirium, exhibit catalog of the Carnegie Museum of Art
Hubert Robert, exhibit catalog of the National Gallery of Art, Washington
South Africa; The Art of a Nation  by John Giblin
Studio of the South: Van Gogh in Provence  by Martin Bailey
Vigée Le Brun, exhibit catalog of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Vincent Van Gogh Atlas  by Nienke Denekamp
Yves Klein: in/out studio

Architecture / Landscape Design / Urban Planning
Begin with the Past: Building the National Museum of African American History and Culture  by Mabel Wilson
Capability Brown: Designing the English Landscape  by John Phibbs
Castle Builders: Approaches to Castle Design and Construction in the Middle Ages  by Malcolm Hislop
MAD Works Mad Architects  by Ma Yansong
100 Years of Architecture  by Alan Powers
Pavilions and Gardens of Venice Biennale


Design / Fashion / Interior Decoration / Graphics
American Style and Spirit: Fashions and Lives of the Roddis Family, 1850-195  by Jane Bradbury
The Fashion Set: The Art of the Fashion Show  by Federico Poletti

Photography
Beginner’s Guide to Digital Painting in Photoshop: Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Crafts / Applied Arts / How-to
Color: A Course in Mastering the Art of Mixing Colors  by Betty Edwards
Rubber Stamping; Get Creative….   By Stephen Fowler

March 16, 2017

More new books...

... are arriving, and more are on the way!

REFERENCE
Pevsner's Architectural Glossary, 2nd ed.

Standard Catalog of World Paper Money; General Issues, 1368--1960, 16th ed.

ART HISTORY
Greek Art, 5th edition  by John Boardman



ARCHITECTURE
David Adjaye Constructed Narratives  edited by Peter Allison
Tate Modern; Building a Museum for the 21st Century

DESIGN / INTERIORS / GRAPHICS
Bitten by Witch Fever: Wallpaper & Arsenic in the Victorian Home  by Lucinda Hawksley
Pen & Ink: A Creative Exploration of a Time-Treasured Drawing Technique 
Pen and Ink; Contemporary Artists, Timeless Techniques  by James Hobbs
Spectrum 23; The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art

CRAFTS / HOW-TO
The Art of Crayon; Draw, Color, Resist, Sculpt, Carve!  by Lorraine Bell
Colour Mixing Guide - Oils  by Julie Collins
The Mandala Guidebook; How to Draw, Paint and Color Expressive Mandalas  by Kathryn Costa
Painting and Drawing the Head  by Daniel Shadbolt
Studio Craft as Career; A Guide to Achieving Excellence in Art-Making  by Paul J. Stankard

PHOTOGRAPHY  

Filmmaking Essentials for Photographers  by Eduardo Angel
GoPro Cameras for dummies  by John Carucci
How to Start a Photography Business  by Tracy Dorr
Pet Photography; The Secrets to Creating Authentic Pet Portraits  by Norah Levine
The Radical Eye; Modernist Photography from the Sir Elton John Collection


March 7, 2017

New books at last!

You may have heard about the "ransomware" hack that we suffered in January.  This attack has hampered many of the library's functions, including the ordering, cataloging, and processing of new books. Finally, some are trickling in, and here they are for your reading enjoyment.  We hope for many more soon.

Art History
John Derian Picture Book

Architecture
Starchitecture: Scenes, Actors, and Spectacles in Contemporary Cities  by Davide Ponzini

Graphic Design
The Animator's Survival Kit  by Richard Williams
Becoming a Successful Graphic Designer  by Neil Leonard

Photography
Cuba; Photographs by Jeffrey Milstein
The Photographer's Guide to Marketing and Self-Promotion  by Maria Piscopo
Starting Your Career as a Freelance Photographer  by Tad Crawford

January 10, 2017

Happy 2017 !

We intend to continue providing you with a wide range of quality books on all aspects of the visual arts this year, and for a long time to come.  Here is the latest batch!





Art History / Art Theory / Art World
Francis Picabia: Our Heads are Round so our Thoughts can Change Direction, exhibit catalog of the Kunsthaus Zurich
A History of Pictures: From the Cave to the Computer Screen  by David Hockney
Monet, The Early Years, exhibit catalog of the Kimbell Museum
World War I and American Art, exhibit catalog of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
 
Architecture / Landscape Design / Urban Planning
Art Nouveau Architecture, ed. by R. Beauclair  M. I. Gradl (Dover reprint of a 1902 portfolio)
Frank Lloyd Wright and Mason City  by Roy R. Behrens
Six Canonical Projects by Rem Koolhaas  by Ingrid Bock
 
Design / Fashion / Interior Decoration / Graphics
Draw Fashion Now  by Danielle Meder
Fashion 150: 150 Years /150 Designers
The Lamps of Tiffany Studios: Nature Illuminated  by Margaret K. Hofer
Scandinavia Dreaming: Nordic Homes, Interiors and Design
Yves Saint Laurent; The Perfection of Style by Florence Muller
 
Photography
Follow the Sun: A Field Guide to Architectural Photography in the Digital Age  by James Ewing
 
Antiques / Collectibles
Art Deco: Living with the Art Deco Style  by Judith Miller
Guide Book of Morgan Silver Dollars  by Q. David Bowers
Guide Book of The United States Mint  by Q. David Bowers