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  • Story

    Style, Structure, Substance, and the Principles of Screenwriting

    by Robert McKee ...

    S$ 38.14 SGD

  • The Graphic Design Reference & Specification Book

    Everything Graphic Designers Need to Know Every Day

    by Poppy Evans, Aaris Sherin, Irina Lee ...
    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

  • Writing to Learn

    How to Write - and Think - Clearly About Any Subject at All

    by William Zinsser ...

    S$ 13.29 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

    by Neil MacGregor ...
    **"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

  • 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

  • Writing That Works, 3rd Edition

    How to Communicate Effectively in Business

    by Kenneth Roman, Joel Raphaelson ...
    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

  • Sex with the Queen

    900 Years of Vile Kings, Virile Lovers, and Passionate Politics

    by Eleanor Herman ...

    S$ 16.67 SGD

  • The Simple Secret to Better Painting

    by Greg Albert ...
    Create art that's more attractive, interesting and eye-catching!Even if your perspective is accurate, your subject realistic and colors vibrant, a weak composition - predictable, repetitious or monotonous - means a weak painting.The Simple Secret to Better Painting ensures that your compositions work every time. It's an insightful artistic philosophy that boils down the many technical principles ... Read more

    S$ 7.29 SGD

  • Design Thinking For Dummies

    by Christian Müller-Roterberg ...
    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

  • Paint Along with Jerry Yarnell Volume Five - Painting Adventures

    by Jerry Yarnell ...
    Series series Paint Along with Jerry Yarnell
    Love to paint? Want to learn? Then let's get started!The adventure begins the moment you pick up a brush. Let Jerry Yarnell show you how to make the most of it! In Painting Adventures - the fifth volume of his popular painting series - you'll learn how to create attractive landscapes with skill and confidence.Drawing upon more than thirty years of painting and teaching experience, Jerry provides ... Read more

    S$ 11.22 SGD

  • Graphic Design Rules

    365 Essential Design Dos and Don'ts

    by Peter Dawson, John Foster, Tony Seddon, Sean Adams ...
    365 daily design mantras from four leading industry experts, providing you with valuable design dos and don'ts for every day of year. Packed with practical advice presented in a fun, lighthearted fashion, this is the perfect book for the ever-growing group of non-designers who want some graphic design guidance. And for more experienced designers, individual entries will either bring forth knowing ... Read more

    S$ 25.93 SGD

  • Brushwork Essentials

    by Mark Christopher Weber ...
    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

  • 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

    by William Silvers ...
    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

    by Marc Taro Holmes ...
    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

  • The Design Book

    Big Ideas Simply Explained

    by DK ...
    Series series DK Big Ideas
    Discover the key ideas, innovations, and breakthroughs in the history of design.This book is the perfect introduction to the subject. It explores and explains the big ideas and key principles behind more than 90 celebrated design concepts and movements, placing each in its historical, cultural, and stylistic context.The Design Book analyses the ideas and principles behind the design of pioneering ... Read more

    S$ 30.84 SGD

  • Painting Flowers in Watercolor with Charles Reid

    by Charles Reid ...
    Charles Reid is one of watercolor's best-loved teachers, a master painter whose signature style captures bright floral still-lifes with a loose spontaneity that adds immeasurably to the whole composition.Portraying the glory of nature in a highly individual way is the ultimate challenge for all painters, and with this book, Charles Reid shares with you the instruction and advice you need to paint ... Read more

    S$ 17.43 SGD