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