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The Art of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Deluxe Edition
On-Sale Date Subject To Change.This masterfully designed oversized hardcover art book invites the reader on a visual journey through the world of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla A world defined by the harsh beauty of Viking life, rich with fascinating characters and breathtaking landscapes.
The Assassin’s Creed series is renowned for its skillful blend of historical fiction, epic environments, and exciting action. This art book offers an insider’s look at the immersive art direction of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, the first title in the franchise to explore Norse culture and the Viking invasion of England in the 9th century. Featuring iconic artworks ranging from stunning settings to brutal weapons, as well as developer insights.
This deluxe edition includes:
– An exclusive cover
– A decorative slipcase
– A gallery-quality lithograph print
Ubisoft and Dark Horse Books offer this enticing collection of art and commentary that is sure to attract returning fans and newcomers alike.
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The Art of Avatar The Way of Water
Take an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the creative process of James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of Water.
Packed with hundreds of stunning images and written in collaboration with the filmmakers themselves, uncover the incredible creative and technical skill that went into the making of Avatar: The Way of Water.
Featuring stunning concept art and intricate character, creature, and costume designs, uncover the details of Pandora in striking detail.
Art of Avatar: The Way of Water is produced in collaboration with James Cameron’s production company, Lightstorm Entertainment, and Twentieth Century Film.
With a foreword by filmmaker Robert Rodriguez.
© 2022 20th Century Studios.
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The Art of Beating Gambling Addiction: a simple, powerful message for gambling addicts
A simple, sure fire way for a day-to-day tracking of your desire to stay free from gambling.This book is meant to be for nighttime use and kept under the pillow to commemorate a happy and successful day.
It shows, in stick figure form, the daily prayer and struggle cycle the gambling addict must experience to remain free from gambling.
The second part of the book is a blank yearly calendar to check off your successful days.
It is short and simple, but it is the true journey of the gambling addict and the best guide for practical, not sugar-coated gambling freedom.
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The Art of Being A Brilliant Teenager
The BESTSELLING book on BEING A TEEN, now updated into an all new edition.
In a world where there’s a lot of talk about ‘living your best life’ and being your ‘best self’, The Art of Being a Brilliant Teenager shows you how.
The book has a strong academic underpinning (its DNA is taken from the author’s PhD) but is written in a fun and non-patronising way. The Art of Being a Brilliant Teenager is a book that prepares young people for REAL life; addressing modern issues of screen time and social media, as well as the teenage perennials of confidence, positivity, motivation and relationships.
The book is built on a rock-solid foundation of wellbeing and human flourishing but is quirky in tone and entertaining to read. Dr Andy Cope’s words are brilliantly brought to life by award winning illustrator, Amy Bradley. The book includes activities and thought-provoking questions that encourage the user to interact with the material. Reflecting and journalling helps make the messages stick.
Learn how to:
- Stay upbeat in a fast-paced world
- Be resilient and rise to life’s challenges
- Create strong relationships
- Conquer anxiety
- Tap into your values and use them to guide your life
- Shape your future
The book has a deliberately light touch but is not light-weight. It doesn’t dodge the issues. In a world of rising anxiety, The Art of Being a Brilliant Teenager provides a personal upgrade to ‘world class’. It shows young people how to let go of bad habits and develop positive traits that will fire up their future. It covers themes of resilience, values, consumerism, purpose and communication, in a page-turning way.
The Art of Being a Brilliant Teenager is THE go-to book to ease young people into adulthood.
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The Art of Being a Brilliant Teenager
Calling all teenagers—quit the moaning and start loving life!Don’t be a cliché. Don’t stay in your bedroom grunting and grumbling. How about getting motivated, energized and start making a difference?! The Art of Being A Brilliant Teenager teaches you how to become your very best self—and how to figure out who that is, exactly. The bestselling authors of The Art of Being Brilliant and Be Brilliant Everyday are experts in the art of happiness and positive psychology and, with this new book, you’ll find your way to becoming brilliant at school, work, and life in general. Stay cool under all the pressures you’re facing, and plot a map for the future that takes you wherever it is you want to go. Become proactive, determined, successful and most importantly: happy!
Fact: your life span is about four thousand weeks. It seems like a lot, but it’s not. Complaining about life, homework, parents, and relationships may be normal now, but don’t let it become your defining trait. When you’re forty years old and still moaning, a big chunk of your four thousand weeks have slipped by, and you’re no closer to happiness than you were as a teen. This book is a guide to starting the journey to your ideal life now, instead of wasting time being a drip.
- Discover the real you, and what you want out of life
- Stop moaning and get moving now, while there’s plenty of time
- Lose your bad habits before they become your personality
- Figure out how you want to contribute, and find a way to do it
The bottom line is this: it’s easy to be the average version of yourself, but is that really all you want? Don’t you want to achieve something? Get started now. The Art of Being A Brilliant Teenager helps you figure out where you want to go, and how to get there. So, whether you’re an ambitious teenager, a parent or teacher desperate to turn a down-beat teenager into a ray of positivity and delight, How to Be a Brilliant Teenager is here to help.
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The Art Of Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix
A chronicle collecting concept art and creator commentary from the development of the hyper-meta animated Netflix series.
In the dark future of 1992, the country formerly known as the USA is now called Eden–a technocracy ruled by propaganda and corruption. Super-soldier Dolph Laserhawk has just been betrayed by the love of his life and locked up in Eden’s top-security prison, Supermaxx. He must now lead a team of rebel outcasts on risky undercover missions in order to survive.
Captain Laserhawk is a self-reflexive animated series alternate “Ubiverse” featuring alternative twisted versions of iconic Ubisoft characters in a vibrant and geeky style. This art book presents the making of the first season of the satirical and self-aware adventure with exuberant concept art, intimate creator commentary, and a look inside the studio. Journey across Eden and the New Wasteland alongside Dolph Laserhawk with The Art of Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix.
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The Art Of Constructing A Second Brain: Dive Into The Proverbial Pool Of Knowledge Management To Better Sort Tedious Information, Manage Your Time, And … Learning And…
You don’t need to pay for a personal assistant. We can help you build one.
We’ve all been there: constantly reminding ourselves not to forget our wallet and keys.
When it’s time to head out, our brain seems to remember everything except those.
But let’s not jump to conclusions and put all the blame on our cognitive abilities.
After all, there’s only so much our brain can remember at a given time.
In fact, according to American psychologist George Armitage Miller’s The Magical Number Seven, Plus or Minus Two, short-term memory lasts about 15-30 seconds.
And short-term memory can only hold seven pieces of information.
In times like these, we all wish we could afford a personal assistant to remember all the minute details of our day-to-day endeavors.
What if we told you that you could build your very own personal assistant, intricately designed just for you, at a low cost?
This book is an all-encompassing self-help guide that helps you get there by laying out all the nitty-gritty of building a second brain—an efficient and effective knowledge management system.
According to the Technology Services Industry Association, over 70% of companies predict a 20% increase in productivity as a result of effective knowledge management.
That’s not to say that knowledge management is only suitable for big corporations.
Truth be told, if you’ve been creating a checklist on your phone’s inbuilt notes app or a sticky note on your fridge, you already have a knowledge management system in place.
We’re here to show you how you can utilize tools already at your disposal to refine your approach to knowledge management into a brilliantly polished gem.
Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll discover inside the book:
- Google’s simple yet effective goal-setting methodology (that you can apply to your personal life!)
- How to use gaming elements to turn your plans into epic adventures (reaching your goals doesn’t need to be boring)
- How Netflix uses its intricate knowledge management system to keep you satisfied (AND save the company about $1 billion a year!)
- Four free and easy-to-use note-taking apps to elevate your knowledge management system (you can use any or all based on your needs)
- How to keep a knowledge management system alive without killing off traditional physical sources of information in the digital age
- The one extremely common thing that can lead to increased unhappiness, a negative work environment, and decreased productivity and creativity
- A brilliant CODE for effective and efficient note-taking and organization
- Why you shouldn’t create a rigid knowledge management system—employ a mix of these six flexible elements instead
…and much, much more!
We’ve come across numerous books on knowledge management that teach the power of organization. But much to our surprise, they are filled with tenuous technical jargon and rigid systems.
While other books lack certain credibility, focus, and organization, this book makes up for all of it—tenfold.
It doesn’t simply present you with a rigid system to follow mindlessly; this book presents a myriad of possible solutions for readers from all walks of life.
Whether you’re a teacher, student, CEO, remote employee, parent, or homemaker, this interactive book will help you create a system designed for your specific needs.
Craft your cognitive powerhouse and unlock the path to greater productivity and success. Scroll up and hit the “Add to Cart” button now!
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The Art of Consultancy: A Powerful Toolkit to Becoming a Top Consultant
This is the practical approach I wish I had come across much earlier in my career. Cynthia Pexton-ShawWhether you are just starting out, considering or already working as a consultant this book is essential reading, enabling you to understand the needs of your client and to get the result they want.
There are more factors to consider in order to be a successful management consultant than simply subject matter knowledge. Problem solving and solution delivery have to be accomplished in usually tight project timescales while keeping clients happy. This book, based on the experience of training thousands of consultants, provides insights into the key processes of selling and delivering consulting services, together with the essential underpinning tools and techniques, and the commercial imperatives for running a successful consulting practice.
This book contains the tools, tactics, secrets and attributes to develop and become a successful management consultant. The contents include chapters on the key processes such as:
- The business of consultancy
- Marketing and selling consultancy projects
- Overview of the delivery process
- Entry, Contracting, Diagnosis, Intervention and Closure
And the essential underpinning skills such as:
- Analytical tools and techniques
- Reporting and Influencing clients
- Designing, delivering training sessions and workshops
- The practice environment
‘This is the practical approach I wish I had come across much earlier in my career. Calvert provides a strong guiding framework for delivering consultancy projects from beginning to end. His writing makes consulting easily accessible for anyone who wishes to deliver their particular expertise into a client organisation.’ Cynthia Pexton-Shaw, Elevation Learning
‘A book that gets to multiple editions is clearly a classic of its sector. Calvert’s is in its seventh and will probably go on to many more. It achieves a threefold feat: of being useful to the expert and to the recently qualified and to the student. Even those of us who have spent decades in this profession need a consultancy bible to refer to. Calvert shows how to be rigorous and systematic, but the book is packed with practical advice from one who is both an academic expert and a senior practising consultant. This is both The Art and The Science of Consultancy.’ Ian Watson – Immediate Past Chair ICMCI
‘This book explains in plain English the role and daily challenges of life as a management consultant, and has been an excellent source of reference in building our business. Calvert presents a practitioners view covering the requisite soft skills as well as the mechanics of solving the client’s business problems.’ Martyn Evans, Consulting Director, Altus
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The Art of Cuphead
Get transported back to the golden age of 1930s animation with an art book celebrating the acclaimed run & gun game, Cuphead! Each page of this curated collection of artwork is designed to capture the vintage look and feel of the 1930’s. Take a gander at the game’s traditional hand-drawn frame-by-frame animation. Peek at the early concepts, production work, and early ideas that went into the making of Cuphead’s characters, bosses, stages and more. Relive the most cherished and challenging moments of Cuphead and Mugman’s adventure to reclaim their souls from The Devil, all in a way you’ve never seen before! Guided by personal insights from game directors Chad and Jared Moldenhauer, take a one-of-a-kind trip through the Inkwell Isles and discover an all-new appreciation for Cuphead’s animation style and challenging retro gameplay. Dark Horse Books and Studio MDHR are thrilled to present The Art of Cuphead! This vintage-style art extravaganza is the perfect book for fans of Cuphead!Read more
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The Art of Darkness: The History of Goth
This is the first comprehensive history of Goth music and culture. Over 500 pages + photos & illustrations, John Robb explores the origins and legacy of this enduring scene, which has its roots in the post-punk era. Drawing on his own experience as a musician and journalist, Robb covers the style, the music and the clubs that spawned the culture, alongside political and social conditions. He also reaches back farther to key historic events and movements that frame the ideas of Goth, from the fall of Rome to Lord Byron and the Romantic poets, European folk tales, Gothic art and the occult. Finally, he considers the current mainstream Goth of Instagram influencers, film, literature and music. The Art of Darkness features interviews with The Banshees, The Cure, The Damned, Nick Cave, Southern Death Cult, Einstürzende Neubauten, Bauhaus, Killing Joke, Throbbing Gristle, Trent Reznor, Johnny Marr and many more. It offers a first-hand account of being there at the legendary gigs and clubs that made the scene happen.Read more
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The Art of Darkness: The History of Goth
This is the first comprehensive history of goth music and culture. John Robb explores the origins and legacy of this enduring scene, which has its roots in the post-punk era. Drawing on his own experience as a musician and journalist, Robb covers the style, the music and the clubs that spawned goth culture, alongside political and social conditions. Reaching back further into history, he examines key events and movements that frame the ideas of goth, from the fall of Rome to Lord Byron and the Romantic poets, European folk tales, Gothic art and the occult. Finally, he considers the current mainstream goth of Instagram influencers, film, literature and music. The art of darkness features interviews with Andrew Eldritch, Killing Joke, Bauhaus, The Cult, The Banshees, The Damned, Einstürzende Neubauten, Johnny Marr, Trent Reznor, Adam Ant, Laibach, The Cure, Nick Cave and many more. It offers a first-hand account of being there at the gigs and clubs that made the scene happen.Read more
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The Art of Darksiders II
New Hardcover Edition! Awakened by the End of Days, Death, the most feared of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, embarks on a quest to undo Armageddon! The Art of Darksiders II collects the dark and dynamic artwork behind the second installment in the fan-favorite Darksiders video game series. Featuring the artwork of legendary comic artist Joe Madureira (X-men, Battle Chasers) and the Vigil Games art team, the book collects full-color illustrations, character and environment designs, unused concepts, and more!Read more
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The Art of Death Stranding
The official art book for Hideo Kojima’s DEATH STRANDING.
After the collapse of civilization, Sam Bridges must journey across a ravaged landscape crawling with otherworldly threats to save mankind from the brink of extinction. From legendary game creator Hideo Kojima comes an all-new, genre-defying experience for the PlayStation®4 system, nominated for the DICE Game of the Year Award. In the near future, mysterious explosions have rocked the planet, setting off a series of supernatural events known as the Death Stranding. With spectral creatures plaguing the landscape, and the planet on the verge of a mass extinction, it’s up to Sam Bridges to journey across the ravaged continent and save mankind from impending annihilation.
The Art of Death Stranding is packed with hundreds of pieces of concept art for the characters, equipment, locations and creatures featured in the game, as well as early and unused concepts, including artwork by acclaimed artist Yoji Shinkawa.
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The Art of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
The official art book for the action video game DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH, from legendary game creator Hideo Kojima, including artwork by acclaimed artist Yoji Shinkawa.
With DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH, step by step, legendary game creator Hideo Kojima changes the world once again. Embark on an inspiring mission of human connection beyond the UCA. Sam—with companions by his side—sets out on a new journey to save humanity from extinction. Join them as they traverse a world beset by otherworldly enemies and obstacles.
The Art of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is packed with hundreds of pieces of concept art for the characters, equipment, locations and creatures featured in the game, as well as early and unused concepts, including artwork by character and mechanical design director, acclaimed artist Yoji Shinkawa.
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The Art of Direction
Ron Ashtiani brings together twenty-five years of experience directing creative projects for games and film to share what it takes to be a successful art director in the entertainment industry today. Using his phenomenal artistic skills, art director and project management abilities, real-world examples, clear diagrams and text, he educates his readers on every element of stellar art design for both video games and movies. Providing creative and business leadership, as well as being a specialist consultant and a regular industry and educational public speaker, he is one of the most resourceful and well educated practitioners in the field of video game and movie art design and perfectly poised to teach others in the entertainment design industry.The fully-illustrated The Art of Direction will lead the reader on the journey of the art director, from how to craft an artistic vision to how to successfully manage a team of artists in bringing that vision to life and making the best creative decisions along the way.
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The Art of DreamWorks Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
DreamWorks Animation brings Puss in Boots back to the big screen, following the daring outlaw as he risks his last life to find the fabled Wishing Star, which holds the power to restore his nine lives. The Art of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish celebrates the studio’s latest installment from the Shrek universe, presenting hundreds of character designs and concept art from the making of the movie, along with exclusive interviews from the writers, artists, and filmmakers who brought this story to life. Featuring a foreword from Antonio Banderas, this insider’s guide provides a glimpse into the creative process and celebrates everyone’s favorite leche-loving, swashbuckling, fear-defying feline.Read more
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The Art of Effective Technical Writing: Developing in-demand skills from Technical Writing to API Documentation for career advancement
Master the art of crafting compelling technical writing portfolios and explore best practices of API documentation and efficient SOP creation for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
Key Features
- Explore nuances in technical terminology, decode jargon, and simplify intricate concepts for diverse users
- Acquire skills in managing technical writing projects and collaboration with SME’s
- Discover optimal approaches to API documentation, integrating code examples, and assimilating developer feedback
Book Description
Dive into the world of technical writing with this comprehensive guide that equips you with the expertise to produce crystal-clear, concise, and captivating content across a myriad of technical domains.
Begin your journey with an introduction to technical writing, mastering project management and seamless collaboration with experts for exceptional documentation creation. The book then delves into an array of sought-after technical writing domains, encompassing API documentation, cybersecurity policy writing, SOP’s, knowledge management, grant proposals, white papers, case studies, and user manuals Uncover the power of tools like Swagger and Postman for user-friendly API documentation, and familiarize yourself with industry-leading tools like Jekyll, LaTeX, and MadCap Flare. Throughout the book, you’ll explore practical examples and engage in hands-on exercises for each documentation type, refining your writing skills. The journey culminates in crafting a robust technical writing portfolio and gaining valuable insights on securing a competitive role in the field.
By the end of the book, you’ll be well-prepared to thrive in a fulfilling technical writing career, equipped with the skills and knowledge that set you apart from the crowd.
What you will learn
- Build a captivating portfolio with organized writing samples for seamless navigation
- Craft policies in accordance with regulatory frameworks, and proposals that align with funding requisites
- Establish professional online presence and broaden your industry network
- Master the architecture and formats of white papers & case studies
- Gain insights into API documentation types, and user behavior analysis
- Learn tech writing skills across varied documentation, elevating your earning potential
- Gain hands-on experience in composing SOP’s for portfolio enrichment
Who This Book Is For
This book is intended for technical writers, product managers, software developers, developer advocates, and individuals tasked with the upkeep of technical documentation. Encompassing a thorough exploration of technical writing principles and techniques, it provides invaluable perspectives and actionable advice suitable for professionals at varying levels of proficiency. A foundational grasp of grammar and writing is presumed, given that the book primarily centers on best practices and strategies in technical writing.
Table of Contents
- Introduction to Technical Writing
- Managing Technical Writing Projects and Working With Subject Matter Experts
- API Documentation
- Cybersecurity Policy Writing
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Knowledge Management
- Grant Proposals
- White Papers
- User Manuals
- Creating a Technical Writing Portfolio
- Finding a Job As a Technical Writer
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The Art of Egyptian Islamic Calligraphy: A Journey through History and Culture
This ebook explores the rich history and cultural significance of Egyptian Islamic calligraphy art, tracing its evolution from ancient times to the present day. The book features stunning examples of calligraphic art from across Egypt, highlighting the unique styles and techniques that have emerged over the centuries. Readers will learn about the spiritual and aesthetic significance of calligraphy, as well as its practical applications in areas such as architecture, decorative arts, and manuscript production. The ebook also includes profiles of prominent calligraphers and artists, as well as a look at how technology is changing the way calligraphy is created and experienced.
Keywords: Egyptian Islamic calligraphy, calligraphic art, Arabic calligraphy, Islamic culture, Egyptian history, calligraphy techniques, traditional calligraphy, contemporary calligraphy, calligraphy and technology, calligraphic applications.
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The Art of Elemental (Disney)
The Art of Elemental showcases the art and making of the next animated film from Pixar Animation Studios.
The Art of Elemental presents the story behind the newest film from Pixar Animation Studios. It highlights the stunning artwork from the film’s creation-including character designs, storyboards, color scripts, and much more-and features exclusive interviews from the creative team along with behind-the-scenes details. The next in this fan-favorite, collectible series of Art of titles, this book is the perfect gift for aspiring artists, animators, aspiring film buffs, and fans alike.
Copyright (C)2023 Disney Enterprises, Inc. and Pixar. All rights reserved.
EXCLUSIVE BEHIND-THE-SCENES DETAILS: Fans will want to delve into and explore this new Pixar Animation film through production art, stories, and making-of details exclusive to this book.
PART OF THE FAN-FAVORITE SERIES: The collectible Art of series from Disney and Pixar are perfect for animation enthusiasts, filmmakers, students, and fans of Disney and Pixar alike. Add it to the shelf with other bestselling books like The Art of Turning Red, The Art of Encanto, and The Art of Strange World.
For animation fans, Pixar fans, Disney fans, students, aspiring animators and filmmakers.
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The Art of Feeling Better: How I heal my mental health (and you can too)
‘Matilda finds the perfect way to describe those human moments nobody talks about’ – Dr Julie Smith, bestselling author of Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?
You deserve to feel better
Sometimes it can be difficult to stay grounded through life’s challenges, and sometimes it can even be difficult to enjoy its high points. In The Art of Feeling Better, Matilda Heindow, illustrator behind the much-loved Instagram @crazyheadcomics, takes us from her first therapy visit when she was struggling to the day she woke with joy in her heart again, to reveal the techniques, tools and ways of thinking that really helped.
Complete with over 50 original illustrations, Matilda shares personal stories and down-to-earth advice to help you understand:
– How to turn that negative inner voice into a friend
– How to recognise the habits that put you on a downward spiral
– What to do with difficult feelings, so that you invite better ones inLike a hand holding yours, this beautiful, comforting book will remind you, even in your darkest moments, to treat yourself like someone worth taking care of – because you are.
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The Art of Ghost of Tsushima
A beautifully realized tome inspired by traditional Japanese aesthetics and featuring art from the delicately crafted video game from Sucker Punch Productions. Dark Horse Books and Sucker Punch Productions are honored to present The Art of Ghost of Tsushima. Explore a unique and intimate look at the Tsushima Islands–all collected into a gorgeous, ornately designed art book.Step into the role of Tsushima Island’s last samurai, instilling fear and fighting back against the Mongolian invasion of Japan in the open-world adventure, Ghost of Tsushima. This volume vividly showcases every detail of the vast and exotic locale, featuring elegant illustrations of dynamic characters, spirited landscapes, and diagrams of Samurai sword-fighting techniques, along with a look at storyboards and renders from the most intense, eloquent, and expressive cinematic moments of the game.
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The Art of Grieving: The Beauty Behind Victorian Mourning Customs
Grief transcends time.While it can be said that the Victorians were obsessed with death, and some of their rituals may seem morbid and garish by today’s standards, there is something to be said about the Victorians and how they were prepared for the day when a loved one might die.
Get to know some of the misunderstood mourning customs from the Victorian Era, including jewelry made of human hair, strict fashion guidelines, and even post-mortem photography. Journey back to the American Civil War, and get to know Mary Todd Lincoln and Queen Victoria–two women who publicly grieved for their husbands. You’ll soon come to realize that the Victorians were not obsessed with death… but they did accept it… Something we still struggle to do today.
Join the curator of The Traveling Museum of Memento Mori as she introduces you to the history of Victorian mourning customs as well as the customs themselves. You’ll learn that there can be beauty in grief and death and that we might be able to learn how to mourn from the Victorians, even in the 21st Century.
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The Art of Halo Infinite
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The Master Chief is back.
The legendary super soldier returns in Halo Infinite. 343 Industries and Microsoft are building the biggest and most visually spectacular Halo yet. Halo Infinite debuts on the Xbox family of consoles, including Xbox Series X, Microsoft’s latest and most powerful game console. To take full advantage of its prodigious graphical prowess, 343 Industries built an all-new, next-generation game engine, giving their world-class artists the tools and technology to realize the worlds, war, and wonder of the Halo universe in unprecedented style and fidelity. 343 Industries have given Dark Horse access to the art and artists who’ve brought Halo Infinite to vibrant, vivid life. It’s all here in unparalleled detail, the heroes you’ve grown to love – the Master Chief, the brave soldiers of the UNSC, as well as the weapons, vehicles, villains and vistas – and of course, the eponymous and magnificent environments of Halo itself.
The Art of Halo Infinite also features a brand-new cover from legendary concept artist and Halo Infinite’s Art Director, Sparth! Join us as we take you from concept to launch inside the artwork of the most ambitious Halo game to date.
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The Art Of Halo Infinite (deluxe Edition)
Take home a piece of the Master Chief’s Mjolnir Mark VI Powered Assault Armor in the Art of Halo Infinite’s Deluxe Edition!The chest-plate slipcase holds the Art of Halo Infinite hard cover with an exclusive new cover that any member of the United Nation Space Command would find up to spec. Also contained within is a UNSC portfolio with landscape art on museum quality paper of the Master Chief enjoying a peaceful moment on the Halo Array.
The Master Chief is back. The legendary super soldier returns in Halo Infinite. 343 Industries and Microsoft are building the biggest and most visually spectacular Halo yet. Halo Infinite debuts on the Xbox family of consoles, including Xbox Series X, Microsoft’s latest and most powerful game console. To take full advantage of its prodigious graphical prowess, 343 Industries built an all-new, next-generation game engine, giving their world-class artists the tools and technology to realize the worlds, war, and wonder of the Halo universe in unprecedented style and fidelity. 343 Industries have given Dark Horse access to the art and artists who’ve brought Halo Infinite to vibrant, vivid life. It’s all here in unparalleled detail, the heroes you’ve grown to love–the Master Chief, the brave soldiers of the UNSC, as well as the weapons, vehicles, villains and vistas–and of course, the eponymous and magnificent environments of Halo itself.
– Slipcase recreation of Master Chief’s Armor
– Exclusive cover for the Art of Halo Infinite
– A UNSC portfolio with beautiful landscape artwork
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The Art of Hearthstone
The Art of Hearthstone offers an in-depth glimpse into the creativity that made the wildly popular collectible card game into a global phenomenon. From the unseen concepts built early in Hearthstone’s development to the hundreds of beautiful fantasy illustrations that have captured players’ imaginations, this volume will show readers the art of the game in breathtaking detail.Warm yourself by the fire and hear the story of how Hearthstone came to be, growing from a small-team project to the worldwide success that it is today with more than 50 million players.
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The Art of Hearthstone: Year of the Kraken: 2
Something stirs in the dark . . .
The second volume of The Art of Hearthstone dives deep into the depths of the Year of the Kraken, the first year of Hearthstone’s standard format.Consisting of hundreds of illustrations from the corruptive cults of Whispers of the Old Gods, the glamourous disco of One Night in Karazhan, and the turf wars of Means Streets of Gadgetzan, this book goes into detail about the Hearthstone team’s artistic process for card art, game boards, and other visual designs, while also exploring the challenges and triumphs of creating a game enjoyed by millions upon millions of players around the globe.
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The Art of Heikala: Works and thoughts
The Art of Heikala: Works and Thoughts is the first major publication by popular Finnish illustrator Heikala. Heikala’s artwork combines traditional watercolor painting and inks with a fresh, enchanting approach – fans love her charming characters and scenes that are largely influenced by Finnish and Japanese cultures. This combined with her in-depth sharing of her processes and knowledge, has given Heikala a social media following of over 400,000 on Instagram alone; she also has growing audiences on Tumblr, Facebook and Twitter. This visually appealing and coffee-table worthy, hardback art book not only includes Heikala’s sketches, works in progress and beautifully presented paintings that her fans will be familiar with, it also includes never-before-seen images from along Heikala’s creative journey; all new in-depth tutorials, thought processes and advice on watercolor painting; detailed how-to product design guides; and how she has built a successful career as an artist. A valuable book for fans, budding artists and experienced illustrators alike.Read more
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The Art of Horizon Forbidden West
A dynamic full-color hardcover featuring concept art and creator commentary chronicling the development of the next adventure in the epic Horizon saga.When a mysterious red blight threatens to strangle all life, the heroic young Aloy must tackle new dangers in the mysterious frontier of the Forbidden West in order to save her world. The highly anticipated sequel to Horizon Zero Dawn has finally arrived, and with it, all new vibrant landscapes, jaw-dropping machines, and thrilling secrets to discover.
Follow Aloy on her next adventure with this beautiful chronicle created by Dark Horse Books in association with Guerrilla Games! The Art of Horizon Forbidden West uncovers the mysteries of a lost world with all new behind-the-scenes artwork and intimate developer commentary. Relive the unforgettable tale.
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The Art of Horror Movies: An Illustrated History (Applause Books)
This magnificent companion to The Art of Horror, from the same creative team behind that award-winning illustrated volume, looks at the entire history of the horror film, from the silent era right up to the latest releases and trends. Through a series of informative chapters and fascinating sidebars chronologically charting the evolution of horror movies for more than a century, profusely illustrated throughout with over 600 rare and unique images including posters, lobby cards, advertising, promotional items, tie-in books and magazines, and original artwork inspired by classic movies, this handsomely designed hardcover traces the development of the horror film from its inception, and celebrates the actors, filmmakers, and artists who were responsible for scaring the pants off successive generations of moviegoers! Edited by multiple award winning writer and editor Stephen Jones, and boasting a foreword by director and screenwriter John Landis (An American Werewolf in London), this volume brings together fascinating and incisive commentary from some of the genre s most highly respected experts. With eye-popping images from all over the world, The Art of Horror Movies is the definitive guide for anyone who loves horror films and movie fans of all ages.Read more
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The Art of Invective: Selected Non-Fiction 1953-94: Selected Non-Fiction 1953-1994
Dennis Potter (1935-94) was Britain’s leading television dramatist for almost thirty years and remains an inspiration to today’s programme makers, as a result of such ground-breaking work as Pennies from Heaven, Blue Remembered Hills and The Singing Detective. But he also engaged with his audience through reviews, journalism, interviews, broadcasts and speeches. The Art of Invective, the first collection of its kind, brings together some of his finest non-fiction work. Published to mark 80 years since Potter’s birth, this book includes his merciless television columns, penetrating literary criticism and angry writings on class and politics, as well as his sketches for Sixties satire shows including That Was the Week That Was. From Frost-Nixon to Coronation Street, David Hare to Doctor Who, Orwell to Emu, this collection shows Potter’s distinctive voice at its entertaining, thought-provoking and uncompromising best.Read more
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The Art of Junji Ito: Twisted Vision: Twisted Visions
Enter the world of Junji Ito’s art––an abyss of horror and sublime beauty.A first-ever collection of Junji Ito’s artworks, featuring over 130 images from his bestselling manga titles along with rare works. This sublime collection includes all of Ito’s unforgettable illustrations in both black-and-white and color, from Tomie’s dreadful beauty to the inhuman spirals of Uzumaki. Includes an interview focused on Ito’s art technique as well as commentary from the artist on each work.
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The Art of Kiki’s Delivery Service (Studio Ghibli Library)
A 13-year old girl sets off on a journey to become a witch. In the process, she learns how to be a woman. Based on the movie of the same name, this prestige format, lavishly illustrated hard-bound book gives fans a rare glimpse into the creative process of Academy Award-winning director Hayo Miyazaki.Read more
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The Art of Kumiko: Learn to Make Beautiful Panels by Hand
Kumiko is a delicate and sophisticated art created by assembling small wooden pieces into beautiful patterns, and Matt Kenney’s latest book offers step-by-step instructions for 10 patterns, with a level of detail that cannot be found in print elsewhere.
Also included are cutting diagrams for several original decorative wall panels that make use of the patterns taught in the book. In The Art of Kumiko you’ll learn Kenney’s methods for making Kumiko, which combine the accuracy and efficiency of modern woodworking equipment with the precision of hand tools to create beautiful pieces. You’ll also learn how to incorporate Kumiko in both furniture designs and as stand-alone framed panels that pay homage to this centuries-old craft.
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The Art of Landscape Photography
The Art of Landscape Photography is an expert guide to the theories, techniques, and artistry of composition and how it can be used to create beautiful and engaging landscape images.
In this visually stunning and highly informative book, two of the UK’s leading photographers, Mark Bauer and Ross Hoddinott, investigate widely accepted theories on composition and what appeals to our sense of beauty. They also put the principles into practice, using their own images to illustrate the points. Technique is discussed, but the emphasis is firmly on how it affects the aesthetics of an image. This book is aimed at those who have grasped the fundamental technical aspects of photography and are keen to expand your artistic understanding.
The principles of composition to convey meaning and emotion are at the heart and soul of landscape photography. This title tackles the art of composition in great depth, emphasizing how technique can impact on the aesthetics of an image.
Key points:
- Written by two of the UK’s leading landscape photographers
- Expert advice on equipment, shooting technique, and processing
- Guidance on shooting in different types of landscape and how to use light creatively
- Examination of formal styles and how to develop a personal style
Beautiful photography fills the book to fully explain the power of photographs.
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The Art of Liverpool FC
ART AS BIG AS LIVERPOOL…
The modern era has brought an explosion of spectacular street-art celebrating all things Liverpool FC – from current stars to club legends and much-loved campaigners – while for years Anfield’s Spion Kop has been on every supporter’s bucket-list – the sport’s most legendary ‘end’ and a must-see spectacle of colour and passion, its flags and banners transported to major finals at home and abroad.
This beautifully-illustrated book celebrates the talent, devotion and originality of the LFC Family – expressed through new and traditional media – as well as the club’s iconic stadium, statues, prized possessions and memorials. Come with us on a guided tour of the greatest gallery in football.
‘The Art of Liverpool FC’ is a superb collection of the fan art and culture that
shows why the Reds are one of the best supported clubs in the world.Read more
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The Art of Looking Up
The Art of Looking Up surveys spectacular ceilings around the globe that have been graced by the brushes of great artists including Michelangelo, Marc Chagall and Cy Twombly.From the lotus flowers of the Senso-ji Temple in Japan, to the religious iconography that adorns places of worship from Vienna to Istanbul, all the way to Chihuly’s glass flora suspended from the lobby of the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas – this book takes you on a tour of the extraordinary artworks that demand an alternative viewpoint.
Art historian Catherine McCormack guides you through the stories behind the artworks – their conception, execution, and the artists that visualised them. In many cases, these works make bold but controlled political, religious or cultural statements, revealing much about the society and times in which they were created. Divided by these social themes into four sections – Religion, Culture, Power and Politics – and pictured from various viewpoints in glorious colour photography, tour the astounding ceilings of these and more remarkable locations:
- Vatican Palace, Rome, Italy;
- Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, UK;
- Louvre Museum, Paris, France;
- Dali Theatre-Museum, Figueres, Catalonia;
- Museum of the Revolution, Havana, Cuba;
- Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.
Four eight-page foldout sections showcase some of the world’s most spectacular ceilings in exquisite detail.
First and foremost, this is a visual feast, but also a desirable art book that challenges you to seek out fine art in more unusual places and question the statements they may be making.
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The Art of Love, Death + Robots
Immerse yourself in the official collection of artworks from the first three volumes of Love, Death + Robots, and discover the stories and inspirations behind this beloved Netflix series.
Love Death + Robots is a Netflix series like no other―a breath-taking journey of mature, high-concept tales told with seductive characters, astounding plots, and explosive action. With each episode crafted by different animation teams across the globe, the thought-provoking anthology covers a vast range of animation styles from edgy 2D to stop-motion to anime to hyper-realistic 3D CG.
In this luxury book, discover the wealth of artwork and stories behind the creation of the series’ first three volumes. Includes interviews with key artists and creatives such as series creators Tim Miller and David Fincher, and is full to the brim with everything from beautiful concept art, character studies, costume sketches, paintings, vehicle designs, storyboards, and early vision decks, through to finished frames. Perfect for any fan of animation.
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The Art of Making a Harpsichord
For around three hundred years, the harpsichord was the leading domestic musical instrument and often a highly fashionable piece of furniture as well. Usurped by the piano at the beginning of the nineteenth century, it was taken up again with the first revival of early music at the beginning of the twentieth century. Over the past forty years, makers have been getting closer to reproducing examples from the historical past. Now, The Art of Making a Harpsichord gives its readers the chance to discover this challenging and rewarding pursuit in a way that is rarely possible without working with an established builder. Beginning with an overview of the instrument, its schools and workshop traditions, the author – himself an experienced maker and researcher – explores the various models and types before leading the reader through the manufacture of an Italian-style instrument, while describing historically-based working methods which are applicable to all traditions. Just as in the seventeenth or eighteenth century, there is no need to rely on large power-tools. This book has been designed to provide assistance to all harpsichord makers, whatever model they choose to make. It is lavishly illustrated with line drawings and photographs, the latter taken – wherever possible – from antique examples that give the reader as full an understanding as possible of the quality of these beautiful instruments.Read more
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The Art of Mandala: Adult Coloring Book Featuring Beautiful Mandalas Designed to Soothe the Soul
50 High Quality Mandalas Coloring the intricate, repetitive designs of a mandala is often recommended as therapy to help you relax and relieve stress. Each mandala is a unique professional quality creation hand drawn by the artist, that you will find no where else. Perfect for every age and skill level. Increasingly more complex mandala designs as you progress through the book. Your skills will grow as you color.Each image is printed on its own one sided page of 60 lb pure white paper to minimize scoring and bleed-through. We suggest using colored pencils for the best results. The Art of Mandala makes a wonderful gift for you or a special loved one.Read more
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