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  • The Graphic Design Reference & Specification Book

    Everything Graphic Designers Need to Know Every Day

    Series series Reference & Specification Book
    The Graphic Design Reference & Specification Book is a must-have sourcebook for every designer—amateur of professional.Completely practical with only the most needed information, this valuable book provides designers with all the little details that can make or break a design, such as:How much space to leave in the gutter when designing barrel foldsHow to layout a template for a box, and the ... Read more

    S$ 35.31 SGD

  • Steal Like an Artist

    10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative

    by Austin Kleon ...
    Series series Austin Kleon
    Unlock your creativity.An inspiring guide to creativity in the digital age, Steal Like an Artist presents ten transformative principles that will help readers discover their artistic side and build a more creative life**.**Nothing is original, so embrace influence, school yourself through the work of others, remix and reimagine to discover your own path. Follow interests wherever they take you ... Read more

    S$ 12.42 SGD

  • A History of the World in 100 Objects

    **"An enthralling and profoundly humane book that every civilized person should read."--The Wall Street JournalThe blockbuster New York Times bestseller and the companion volume to the wildly popular radio series**When did people first start to wear jewelry or play music? When were cows domesticated, and why do we feed their milk to our children? Where were the first cities, and what made them ... Read more

    S$ 14.92 SGD

  • Writing That Works, 3rd Edition

    How to Communicate Effectively in Business

    The classic guide that helps you communicate your thoughts clearly, concisely, and effectively. Essential for every professional, from entry level to the executive suite, Writing That Works, 3rd Edition includes advice on all aspects of professional writing and business communication—including business memos, letters, reports, speeches and resumes, and e-mail—and offers insights into political ... Read more

    S$ 16.67 SGD

  • Breakfast at Sotheby's

    An A-Z of the Art World

    by Philip Hook ...
    Breakfast at Sotheby's is a wry, intimate, truly insider-y exploration of how art acquires its financial value, from Philip Hook, a senior director at Sotheby'sWhen you stand in front of a work of art in a museum or exhibition, the first two questions you normally ask yourself are 1) Do I like it? And 2) Who's it by? When you stand in front of a work of art in an auction room or dealer's gallery, ... Read more

    S$ 15.14 SGD

  • The Designer's Dictionary of Color

    by Sean Adams ...
    A guide to the cultural, historical, and social meanings of twenty-seven colors, plus examples of successful usage of each as well as options for palette variations.The Designer's Dictionary of Color provides an in-depth look at twenty-seven colors key to art and graphic design. Organized by spectrum, in color-by-color sections for easy navigation, this book documents each hue with charts showing ... Read more

    S$ 18.41 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Painting Realistic Wildlife in Acrylic

    30 Step-By-Step Demonstrations

    A Master Artist Shares His Straightforward Approach for Capturing the Essence of NatureOne measure of a painting's success is the emotion it elicits from its viewer; William Silvers' wildlife scenes make your pulse quicken and your breath catch as you witness some of nature's most miraculous everyday moments. The midnight prowl of a wolf...a sea lion diving into choppy surf...a pride of elephants ... Read more

    S$ 12.63 SGD

  • Think Big Paint Small

    Oil Painting Easier, Faster and Better

    by Joyce Washor ...
    Discover the pleasures of creating big art on a small canvas!There are plenty of reasons to paint small. Smaller canvases allow you to enjoy everything you love about oil painting with less expense, less mess, less space and less time. What could be better?Think Big Paint Small (previously published as Big Art Small Canvas and updated with new demonstrations and art) gives you all the guidance you ... Read more

    S$ 14.92 SGD

  • The Communist Manifesto

    by Karl Marx ...
    "The Communist Manifesto" is a political pamphlet written by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels in 1848. It is one of the most influential political texts in history, and outlines the principles and goals of communism as a political and economic system.The Manifesto begins by explaining the historical development of class struggle, arguing that throughout history, society has been divided into classes ... Read more

    S$ 1.33 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • DRAWING: Perspective

    by Yves Leblanc ...
    Series series Drawing
    Quickly learn to draw realistic perspective!Learn to draw realistic perspective by exploring its fundamental principles with expert teacher and artist Yves Leblac. This brief but information-packed guide covers essential concepts such as:• Horizon lines• Vanishing points• Spatial perception• Intersections• Ellipses• Shadow techniques• Three-dimensional perspective• Panoramic viewsEach concept i... ... Read more

    S$ 11.22 SGD

  • Painting with Pastels

    Easy Techniques to Master the Medium

    by Maggie Price ...
    Come enjoy the art of pastel painting with beloved workshop instructor Maggie Price. In this step-by-step guide, she teaches you everything you need to know to make the most of this accessible art form. From selecting the right materials to learning the fundamentals of composition, Maggie starts with the basics and progresses to 21 complete pastel demonstrations that detail specific painting ... Read more

    S$ 16.23 SGD

  • Comics Experience Guide to Writing Comics

    Scripting Your Story Ideas from Start to Finish

    by Andy Schmidt ...
    Unlock the secrets to comic-writing success!"You have a story tell. It's your story... These are ways to help you get your story out, to help you become the writer inside of yourself."This is the book on writing you've been waiting for, a nuts-and-bolts guide to writing fiction for comics. While it is true that there is no set way to write a comic book script, no set format, no industry standard, ... Read more

    S$ 14.92 SGD

  • The Urban Sketcher

    Techniques for Seeing and Drawing on Location

    Make the world your studio!Capture the bustle and beauty of life in your town.Experience life as only an artist can! Join the rapidly growing, international movement of artists united by a passion for drawing on location in the cities, towns and villages where they live and travel. Packed with art and advice from Marc Taro Holmes, artist and co-founder of Urbansketchers.org, this self-directed ... Read more

    S$ 23.32 SGD

  • Brushwork Essentials

    The Keys To Superior Painting Can Be Yours!These are the brushstrokes with which great oil paintings are created. They give you the power to convey everything from realistic light and shadow to dynamic mood and tension.Mark Christopher Weber shows you how to mix and load paint, shape your brush and apply a variety of intriguing strokes in nine easy-to-follow demonstrations. Special icons appear ... Read more

    S$ 10.24 SGD

  • Painting Watercolors

    by Cathy Johnson ...
    Series series First Steps
    Make your first steps in watercolor fun and rewarding!Watercolor's vivid colors and fresh, direct brush strokes make it the most exciting way to paint. "But," you think, "Learning to paint must be hard and frustrating." Not with Cathy Johnson as your teacher! Here, she makes learning to paint in watercolor fun—even easy!With Painting Watercolors, you'll learn to paint by picking up a brush and ... Read more

    S$ 14.92 SGD

  • Design Thinking For Dummies

    Innovate your business by incorporating design thinkingOrganizations that can innovate have an advantage over competitors who stick to old processes, models, and products*. Design Thinking For Dummies* walks would-be intrapreneurs through the steps of incorporating design thinking principles into their organizations. Written by a recognized expert in the field of design thinking, the book guides ... Read more

    S$ 27.99 SGD

  • Watercolour Tips & Tricks

    by Zoltan Szabo ...
    This book makes watercolour painting simple, straightforward and fun: 43 mini-demonstrations teach a wide range of useful watercolour techniques. 13 step-by-step demonstrations show these techniques applied to landscapes, flowers and other subjects. Page after page of proven approaches for painting clouds, trees, rocks, grass, snow, reflections and more. These are tried-and-true methods that ... Read more

    S$ 11.22 SGD

  • Drawing and Illustrating Architecture

    A Step-by-Step Guide to the Art of Drawing and Illustrating Beautiful Buildings

    by Demi Lang ...
    An insightful and comprehensive guide to mastering the art of drawing and illustrating architecture.Inspiring architecture and beautiful buildings are all around us. Artists often gravitate toward building facades, doors, windows, and roofs that tell a story, convey history, and contain intricate detail. But learning to successfully capture these works on paper can be quite a challenge.Artist and ... Read more

    S$ 26.80 SGD

  • 藏在名畫裡的醫學史:從藝術作品窺探西方醫學的演進與傳承

    by 李明蒼 ...
    沒有麻醉的手術室、擁擠紊亂的產房、瘟疫肆虐的街道與精神疾病患者孤寂的身影……畫布的光影之下,是病患面對傷病最真實的模樣。二十幅名畫中,病人的不安、疼痛與期待之下,都藏著醫者仁心的身影。本書以橫跨十五至二十世紀的藝術畫作為起點,透過臨床醫師的視角重新探索名畫中被忽略的細節,蒼白的臉色、僵硬的肢體等一一呈現了醫學發展未臻完善時的醫療現場。引領我們看見外科手術如何從粗糙手法走向科學,解剖學如何改寫人類對身體構造的理解;進一步觀察婦產科在危機中進化,精神醫學在誤解裡尋找秩序;同時體會到疫病如何影響城市與社會的整體發展。每一幅畫作都是醫學進步的縮影,是生死之間留下的證據。歷代藝術家以畫筆記錄下患者的恐懼,醫師們則拚盡全力將其化為被治癒的可能。藝術與醫療並非兩條平行線,交會之處共同訴說著人們努力求生的歷史。 ... Read more

    Was S$ 12.67 SGD Now S$ 10.78 SGD

  • 101 Watercolor Secrets

    Essential Insights and Techniques for Painters

    Improve your skills, explore new techniques, and immerse yourself in the joy of watercolor painting!Watercolor painting is a popular and satisfying art form that offers vibrant, luminous results, encourages spontaneity, and rewards creativity. Though it may present challenges for beginners, these are valuable opportunities to enhance your skills and grow as an artist.In 101 Watercolor Secrets, ... Read more

    S$ 22.77 SGD

  • Rendering in Pen and Ink

    The Classic Book On Pen and Ink Techniques for Artists, Illustrators, Architects, and Designers

    Arthur L. Guptill's classic Rendering in Pen and Ink has long been regarded as the most comprehensive book ever published on the subject of ink drawing. This is a book designed to delight and instruct anyone who draws with pen and ink, from the professional artist to the amateur and hobbyist. It is of particular interest to architects, interior designers, landscape architects, industrial designers ... Read more

    S$ 13.29 SGD

  • Oil Painting with the Masters

    Essential Techniques from Today's Top Artists

    by Cindy Salaski ...
    Master the art of oil painting with instruction on key topics and techniques such as materials, observation, references, forms, composition, color palettes, mixing colors, underpainting, working in layers, light effects, painting on location, textures and more from ten contributors, including beautiful gallery images of finished works.You will enjoy producing better artworks and getting ... Read more

    S$ 16.23 SGD