The first biography of the late Grammy-winning,Oscar-nominated singer-songwriter Elliott Smith It is rare for arecording artist to move his fans so deeply that the news of hisdeath sparks instant tribute concerts worldwide. Elliott Smith wassuch an artist. On October 21st 2003, he was found dead in hisapartment from two stab wounds to the heart. But before his tragicdeath - which is still under investigation - came the solitarybeauty of Smith's music. Best-known for his heartrending song "MissMisery" from the Oscar-nominated "Good Will Hunting" soundtrack,Elliott Smith was catapulted to the status of indie icon afterperforming at the 1998 Oscars. Sandwiched between Celine Dion andTrisha Yearwood and wearing an unlikely white tuxedo, he lookedmiserable - but many who witnessed his surreally beautifulperformance thought he put Dion's "My Heart Must Go On" to shame.His albums have since sold over half a million copies, with manycrediting his melody-based rock for the success of artists fromBelle Sebasti

This new book in the World of Art series surveys the dynamic developments in sculptural practice worldwide since the mid-1990s, outlining major trends and identifying important and vibrant artists who are forging new paths and setting the contemporary agenda. It explores such key topics as the use of the body in sculpture, the appropriation of everyday ephemera, the use of light and sound as technological elements, nature and ecology as dominant and pressing issues, the inter-relationship of sculpture with design and other evolving fields of contemporary art, and the huge impact of installation. Established artists such as Damien Hirst, Jeff Koons, Mariko Mori, Ai Weiwei and Rachel Whiteread are featured alongside an international cross-section of promising new talent, including Polly Morgan, Patricia Piccinini, Sopheap Pich and Anselm Reyle. With over 200 photographs displaying a huge range of sculptural works, both in the gallery and on-site, Sculpture Now offers an authoritative and highly readable

A singular figure in the avant garde of theearly twentieth century, Henri Rousseau (1844-1910) was aself-taught painter who turned to art after retiring as a customsinspector at the age of 49. Although he never left Paris, Rousseaupainted a number of jungle scenes, drawing on images of the exoticas presented to the urban dweller through popular literature,colonial expositions and the Paris zoo. "The Dream" (1910) is theartist's last major work. Exhibited at the 1910 Salon desIndependants a few months before Rousseau's death in September ofthat year, it exemplifies that surreal juxtaposition of the exoticand the domestic, realized with an uncanny exactitude, for whichRousseau is so beloved today. The poet and art critic GuillaumeApollinaire praised the work, countering his detractors: "Thepicture radiates beauty, that is indisputable. I believe nobodywill laugh this year." In this volume, Ann Temkin, the Museum'sMarie-Josée and Henry Kravis Chief Curator of Painting andSculpture, guides readers in deci

The Artists Laboratory series presents the more experimentaland less familiar work of contemporary artists, opening up thecreative process to explore the conceptual, visual and practicalissues with which they engage. This book, the sixth in the series,charts the production of Stephen Chamberss experimental project tocreate an immense print covering one wall of the Royal Academysstately galleries. Filled with the intriguing narratives that wehave come to know in Chamberss work, and executed with his familiardecorative style, this technically complex piece has posed entirelynew challenges to his skills. Illustrated with photographs andvideo stills that document this ambitious venture from conceptionto drawing, printing, framing and installation, this book revealsthe risks and rewards of making art on a monumental scale.

Tote bags are becoming more and more popular because they are reusable and eco-friendly. This affordable and stylish alternative to the ubiquitous plastic bag is now also a fashion statement. The use of tote bags has spread from the eco-savvy shopper to the style-conscious consumer. With this shift, totes have moved from being a purely utilitarian item to a medium for self-expression. The printed design on the tote bag sends a message about the owner's personality. The graphics, imagery and messages displayed on tote bags are becoming increasingly sophisticated, subtle and imaginative. This book showcases some of the most striking, inventive and subversive of current examples of the tote. The featured totes come from over 120 illustrators, graphic designers and design studios around the world, from the Netherlands to Nigeria. Designs include floral prints, typography, illustrations and characters.

This volume examines the sculptures and drawings of Auguste Rodin (1840-1917). --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Cant decide what to wear in the morning? Why not mix a punk hairdo with a period dress? The pages of this interactive book (split into four parts) will take you from fashion faux-pas to fabulous in one flip. From grunge and pirate to disco queen and street style, create over 100,000 of your own fashion fantasies (and nightmares) with this colourfully illustrated and carefully researched flipbook. With magazine-style captions for each outfit there are words to play with too.

An informative introduction to one of Spain's most renowned artists. Goya (1746-1828) was the most original artist of his time and this work touches upon his versatility in differing media and portayal of emotions.

Henri Rousseau (1844-1910) emerged from humble circumstances - reflected in his nickname, "the customs official". An employee in the Paris customs bureau, Rousseau was an autodidact who incrementally worked his way into a position among the artists who were renewing the art world at the turn of the century. It was a difficult journey - for years the art world laughed at the layman's flat, icon-like figures, simple landscapes and, in his late phase, exotic jungle scenes. However his "naive" compositions in fact became an emblem that piqued the interest of the avant-garde. Rousseau's jungle paintings consisted of ornamental variations of plant leaves, among which he set brilliantly coloured predators, natives and naked beauties. In so doing, the artist evinced intuitive principles of design and compositions, which subsequent avant-garde artists had to work out for themselves with great effort. Ultimately winning recognition as an uncompromising modernist, Rousseau inspired comparison with Derain, Cezanne, Matis

Art historical theory is a forum of intense, often passionatedebate. This book provides an accessible introduction to the rangeof critical theories used in analysing art. It covers a broad rangeof approaches, presenting individual arguments, controversies anddivergent perspectives. This second edition has been updated toreflect recent scholarship in contemporary art. The book begins byintroducing the concept of theory and explains why it is importantto art historical practice. Each of the book's four core chapterspresents a group of related approaches that are discussed andapplied to one or more works of art. The book ends with somepractical ideas about writing theoretically driven art historypapers. Clearly written, this book is ideal for the undergraduatestudent or anyone interested in the world of ideas.

Tattoos and tattoo artwork have become part of mainstream culture, and more so over the last few years with popular TV shows taking the viewer inside the tattoo studio for the first time. Many tattooists are also highly skilled artists in their own right, and have moved beyond the artwork they tattoo onto skin to creating bodies of personal artwork more likely to be viewed in a gallery than a tattoo studio. Art by Tattooists is the first book to showcase this art. The book features twenty-six international artists who use a variety of media, from ink, watercolour, acrylic paint and oil to lino printing, painting on wood and board, and even examples of tattoo-style skateboard graphics. Many of the artists are heavily influenced by the imagery they use as tattooists roses, hearts, skulls, scrolls, birds, pin-ups, etc. and carry this into their personal work. Other work features colours, themes or subject matter that is more subtly related to tattooing.

Will every cub, pup or kitten find its parent? From seals toseahorses, camels to pandas, all kinds of happy animal familiesfeature in this memory game, in which players reunite animalmothers and fathers with their babies. Find My Piglet! makeslearning fun, adding an educational element to the traditionalmemory game as players learn the names of animals and theiroffspring. Containing 62 beautifully illustrated cards and acolourful poster that shows all the animals posing happilytogether. (Carries EU Toy Safety Directive 'CE' logo).

Andrew Pitcairn-Knowles is one of the pioneers in Britishphotography. Compiled by his grandson from previously unpublishedglass negatives, this collection is a beautiful portrayal ofEdwardian life in England in the early 1900s.

The first biography of the late Grammy-winning,Oscar-nominated singer-songwriter Elliott Smith It is rare for arecording artist to move his fans so deeply that the news of hisdeath sparks instant tribute concerts worldwide. Elliott Smith wassuch an artist. On October 21st 2003, he was found dead in hisapartment from two stab wounds to the heart. But before his tragicdeath - which is still under investigation - came the solitarybeauty of Smith's music. Best-known for his heartrending song "MissMisery" from the Oscar-nominated "Good Will Hunting" soundtrack,Elliott Smith was catapulted to the status of indie icon afterperforming at the 1998 Oscars. Sandwiched between Celine Dion andTrisha Yearwood and wearing an unlikely white tuxedo, he lookedmiserable - but many who witnessed his surreally beautifulperformance thought he put Dion's "My Heart Must Go On" to shame.His albums have since sold over half a million copies, with manycrediting his melody-based rock for the success of artists fromBelle Sebasti

Alfa Romeo is one of the great marques of motoring historywith a reputation for sporting cars and a racing pedigree to backit up. The classic Giulietta range of the 1950s led to some of themost iconic and stylish post-war car designs ever seen.

From beloved writer and artist Kip Fulbeck, author of Part Asian, 100% Hapa, this timely collection of portraits celebrates the faces and voices of mixed-race children. At a time when 7 million people in the U.S. alone identify as belonging to more than one race, interest in issues of multiracial identity is rapidly growing. Overflowing with uplifting elements including charming images, handwritten statements from the children, first-person text from their parents, a foreword by Dr. Maya Soetoro-Ng (President Obama's sister), and an afterword by international star Cher (who is part Cherokee) this volume is an inspiring vision of the future.

Start with a healthy aerobic workout. Add the fun of dancing.Spice things up with exotic music, the twirl of silk, and therhythmic clapping of finger cymbals. Top it off with a path torediscovering one's feminine nature and creative spirit, and youhave Belly Dancing for Fitness.Many women find belly dancing themost enjoyable way to get in shape while simultaneously getting intouch with their bodies and tapping their spirituality. BellyDancing for Fitness shows how this alternative dance-exercise canbe as easy and fulfilling as yoga. Belly dancing includes floorgymnastics, back bends, poses, and stretches. The book alsooutlines how to synchronize one's breathing and coordinate the mindand body. Drawing from her years of experience as a world-famousteacher and performer, the author discusses the history and cultureof belly dancing. She then carefully leads the reader through eachskill level of this increasingly popular exercise art form.

Hit Men is the shocking, highly controversial expose of thevenality, greed, and corruption of many of the assorted kingpinsand hustlers who rule over the music industry. "A sobering, blunt,and unusually well-observed depiction of the sometimes sordid innerworkings of the music business."--Billboard. 4 pages ofphotographs.

"Stickerbomb Letters" will feature an extensive assortment ofcool and quirky font and typography designs. Including bothalphabets on their own and type slogans, the stickers are fun foreveryone to play with, and to use to create their own words fromindividual letters. This collectable, fully-peelable sticker bookis filled with an amazing collection of over 500 stickers createdby artists, illustrators and graffiti writers from around theworld. Selected artists include: Chato, Dabs, Darbotz, HelenMycroft, Jo Contino, Niark1, Redy, Remi Rough, TuTu indo and theYok.

From the author of Hiding the Elephant and The GloriousDeception comes a collection of five essays that shows how thegreat stage illusions were integrally products of their time, basedon the traditions and fashions of the people, and the offspring ofthe incredible, inventive personalities who brought them to thestage. Like no other author, Jim Steinmeyer gives us insight intothe timeless appeal of magic. His human subjects include suchcharacters as Steele MacKaye, Maskelyne, David Devant, P.T. Selbit,Horace Goldin, and Charles Morritt. Illusions he discusses include:The Mascot Moth, Sawing a Lady in Halves, and Morritt'sDisappearing Donkey.