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, 9^th 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, 4^th 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, 2^nd 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

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

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  (50^th 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 

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, 47^th ed., 2017-18

Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001—date, 12^th 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 21^st 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, 2^nd ed.  by Sue Reich

Antiques / Collectibles

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

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, 4^th ed. by William Allin Storrer

Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 45^th 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, 25^th 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, 8^th 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

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

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

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.

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 20^th 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, 2^nd ed.  by Q. David Bowers

U. S. Coin Digest, 15^th ed., 2017

May's new books are smart and attractive

Reference

Wright Sites; A Guide to Frank Lloyd Wright Public Places (4^th 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

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, 71^st ed., 2017

Printworld Directory, 16^th ed., 2017

Standard Catalog of World Paper Money, Modern Issues, 1961-Present, 23^rd 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    

Many fine new arts books

A brand new great selection!

Reference

American Illustration, ed. 35, 2017

Society of Illustrators 58^th Annual of Illustration, 2017

Warman’s Antiques & Collectibles, 51^st 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

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.

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, 2^nd 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, 2^nd ed.  by Q. David Bowers

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

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

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

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