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Wednesday January 7, 2009

The Artist's Way

by Julia Cameron
(based on 274 customer reviews)

The Artist's Way (Hardcover)
Edition: 10th Anniversary Ed
Author: Julia Cameron
Publisher: Tarcher
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The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain

by Betty Edwards
(based on 170 customer reviews)

The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain (Paperback)
Edition: Rev Exp
Author: Betty Edwards
Publisher: Tarcher
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The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain

A Course in Enhancing Creativity and Artistic Confidence

by Betty Edwards
(based on 159 customer reviews)

The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain: A Course in Enhancing Creativity and Artistic Confidence (Hardcover)
Edition: Rev Exp
Author: Betty Edwards
Publisher: Tarcher
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Understanding Comics

The Invisible Art

by Scott Mccloud
(based on 126 customer reviews)

Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art (Paperback)
Author: Scott Mccloud
Publisher: Harper Paperbacks
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Bead On A Wire

Making Handcrafted Wire and Beaded Jewelry

by Sharilyn Miller
(based on 95 customer reviews)

Bead On A Wire: Making Handcrafted Wire and Beaded Jewelry (Paperback)
Edition: 3
Author: Sharilyn Miller
Publisher: North Light Books
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From Hell - New Cover Edition

by Alan Moore
(based on 95 customer reviews)

From Hell - New Cover Edition (Paperback)
Author: Alan Moore
Publisher: Top Shelf Productions
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How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way

by Stan Lee
(based on 67 customer reviews)

How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way (Paperback)
Author: Stan Lee
Publisher: Fireside
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The Natural Way to Draw

A Working Plan for Art Study

by Kimon Nicolaides
(based on 65 customer reviews)

The Natural Way to Draw: A Working Plan for Art Study (Paperback)
Edition: 1
Author: Kimon Nicolaides
Publisher: Mariner Books
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Drawing the Head and Figure

by Jack Hamm
(based on 64 customer reviews)

Drawing the Head and Figure (Paperback)
Author: Jack Hamm
Publisher: Perigee Trade
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Wall and Piece

by Banksy
(based on 60 customer reviews)

Wall and Piece (Paperback)
Author: Banksy
Publisher: Random House UK
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Acrylic Revolution

New Tricks & Techniques for Working With the World's Most Versatile Medium

by Nancy Reyner
(based on 59 customer reviews)

Acrylic Revolution: New Tricks & Techniques for Working With the World's Most Versatile Medium (Spiral-bound)
Author: Nancy Reyner
Publisher: North Light Books
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The Creative License

Giving Yourself Permission to be the Artist You Truly Are

by Danny Gregory
(based on 59 customer reviews)

The Creative License: Giving Yourself Permission to be the Artist You Truly Are (Paperback)
Author: Danny Gregory
Publisher: Hyperion
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The Ultimate Book of Kid Concoctions

More Than 65 Wacky, Wild & Crazy Concoctions (Ultimate Book of Kid Concoctions)

by John E. Thomas
(based on 56 customer reviews)

The Ultimate Book of Kid Concoctions: More Than 65 Wacky, Wild & Crazy Concoctions (Ultimate Book of Kid Concoctions) (Paperback)
Edition: 1st ed
Author: John E. Thomas
Publisher: Kid Concoction Company
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Pantone Guide to Communicating with Color

by Leatrice Eiseman
(based on 53 customer reviews)

Pantone Guide to Communicating with Color (Paperback)
Author: Leatrice Eiseman
Publisher: North Light Books
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How to Draw Anime & Game Characters, Vol. 1

Basics for Beginners and Beyond

by Tadashi Ozawa
(based on 51 customer reviews)

How to Draw Anime & Game Characters, Vol. 1: Basics for Beginners and Beyond (Paperback)
Author: Tadashi Ozawa
Publisher: Graphic-Sha
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How to Write a Book Proposal

by Michael Larsen
(based on 51 customer reviews)

How to Write a Book Proposal (Paperback)
Edition: 3
Author: Michael Larsen
Publisher: Writers Digest Books
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Transmetropolitan Vol. 1

Back on the Street

by Warren Ellis
(based on 49 customer reviews)

Transmetropolitan Vol. 1: Back on the Street (Paperback)
Edition: Ecco
Author: Warren Ellis
Publisher: Vertigo
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Thinking with Type

A Critical Guide for Designers, Writers, Editors, & Students (Design Briefs)

by Ellen Lupton
(based on 49 customer reviews)

Thinking with Type: A Critical Guide for Designers, Writers, Editors, & Students (Design Briefs) (Paperback)
Edition: 1
Author: Ellen Lupton
Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press
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Living the Creative Life

Ideas and Inspiration from Working Artists

by Rice Freeman-Zachery
(based on 47 customer reviews)

Living the Creative Life: Ideas and Inspiration from Working Artists (Paperback)
Author: Rice Freeman-Zachery
Publisher: North Light Books
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How to Make a Watercolor Paint Itself

Experimental Techniques for Achieving Realistic Effects

by Nita Engle
(based on 47 customer reviews)

How to Make a Watercolor Paint Itself: Experimental Techniques for Achieving Realistic Effects (Paperback)
Author: Nita Engle
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
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The Artist's Complete Guide to Figure Drawing

A Contemporary Perspective on the Classical Tradition

by Anthony Ryder
(based on 44 customer reviews)

The Artist's Complete Guide to Figure Drawing: A Contemporary Perspective on the Classical Tradition (Paperback)
Edition: 1st
Author: Anthony Ryder
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
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Making Color Sing

by Jeanne Dobie
(based on 44 customer reviews)

Making Color Sing (Paperback)
Edition: New Ed
Author: Jeanne Dobie
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
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Facial Expressions

A Visual Reference for Artists

by Mark Simon
(based on 44 customer reviews)

Facial Expressions: A Visual Reference for Artists (Paperback)
Author: Mark Simon
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
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Art of Modern Rock

The Poster Explosion

by Paul Grushkin
(based on 43 customer reviews)

Art of Modern Rock: The Poster Explosion (Hardcover)
Author: Paul Grushkin
Publisher: Chronicle Books
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The COLOR CODE

A NEW WAY TO SEE YOURSELF, YOUR RELATIONSHIPS, AND LIFE

by Taylor Hartman
(based on 43 customer reviews)

The COLOR CODE: A NEW WAY TO SEE YOURSELF, YOUR RELATIONSHIPS, AND LIFE (Hardcover)
Author: Taylor Hartman
Publisher: Scribner
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Anatomy for the Artist

by Sarah Simblet
(based on 43 customer reviews)

Anatomy for the Artist (Hardcover)
Edition: 1st American ed
Author: Sarah Simblet
Publisher: DK ADULT
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Mixed Martial Arts

The Book of Knowledge

by Bj Penn; Glen Cordoza; Erich Krauss
(based on 41 customer reviews)

Mixed Martial Arts: The Book of Knowledge (Paperback)
Author: Bj Penn; Glen Cordoza; Erich Krauss
Publisher: Victory Belt Publishing
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Dragonart

How to Draw Fantastic Dragons and Fantasy Creatures

by Jessica "Neon Dragon" Peffer
(based on 39 customer reviews)

Dragonart: How to Draw Fantastic Dragons and Fantasy Creatures (Paperback)
Edition: 9
Author: Jessica "Neon Dragon" Peffer
Publisher: Impact
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Drawing with Children

by Mona Brookes
(based on 38 customer reviews)

Drawing with Children (Paperback)
Edition: Rev Sub
Author: Mona Brookes
Publisher: Tarcher
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Meggs' History of Graphic Design

by Philip B. Meggs
(based on 38 customer reviews)

Meggs' History of Graphic Design (Hardcover)
Edition: 4
Author: Philip B. Meggs
Publisher: Wiley
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Problem Solving for Oil Painters

Recognizing What's Gone Wrong and How to Make It Right

by Gregg Kreutz
(based on 36 customer reviews)

Problem Solving for Oil Painters: Recognizing What's Gone Wrong and How to Make It Right (Paperback)
Edition: New Ed
Author: Gregg Kreutz
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
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Making Comics

Storytelling Secrets of Comics, Manga and Graphic Novels

by Scott Mccloud
(based on 36 customer reviews)

Making Comics: Storytelling Secrets of Comics, Manga and Graphic Novels (Paperback)
Author: Scott Mccloud
Publisher: Harper Paperbacks
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Wall and Piece

by Banksy
(based on 36 customer reviews)

Wall and Piece (Hardcover)
Author: Banksy
Publisher: Random House UK
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New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain Workbook

Guided Practice in the Five Basic Skills of Drawing

by Betty Edwards
(based on 36 customer reviews)

New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain Workbook:  Guided Practice in the Five Basic Skills of Drawing (Spiral-bound)
Author: Betty Edwards
Publisher: Tarcher
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Color

A Natural History of the Palette

by Victoria Finlay
(based on 34 customer reviews)

Color: A Natural History of the Palette (Paperback)
Author: Victoria Finlay
Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks
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EVERYDAY MATTERS

by Danny Gregory
(based on 34 customer reviews)

EVERYDAY MATTERS (Paperback)
Author: Danny Gregory
Publisher: Hyperion
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The Gift of Nothing

by Patrick McDonnell
(based on 33 customer reviews)

The Gift of Nothing (Hardcover)
Author: Patrick McDonnell
Publisher: Little, Brown Young Readers
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An Illustrated Life

Drawing Inspiration From The Private Sketchbooks Of Artists, Illustrators And Designers

by Danny Gregory
(based on 32 customer reviews)

An Illustrated Life: Drawing Inspiration From The Private Sketchbooks Of Artists, Illustrators And Designers (Paperback)
Author: Danny Gregory
Publisher: How
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Ships of the Line (Star Trek)

(based on 32 customer reviews)

Ships of the Line (Star Trek) (Hardcover)
Edition: Pocket Books Hardcover Ed
Publisher: Star Trek
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Carlson's Guide to Landscape Painting

by John F. Carlson
(based on 32 customer reviews)

Carlson's Guide to Landscape Painting (Paperback)
Author: John F. Carlson
Publisher: Dover Publications
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Fill Your Oil Paintings With Light & Color

by Kevin Macpherson
(based on 31 customer reviews)

Fill Your Oil Paintings With Light & Color (Paperback)
Author: Kevin Macpherson
Publisher: North Light Books
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Color by Betty Edwards

A Course in Mastering the Art of Mixing Colors

by Betty Edwards
(based on 31 customer reviews)

Color by Betty Edwards: A Course in Mastering the Art of Mixing Colors (Paperback)
Author: Betty Edwards
Publisher: Tarcher
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The Elements of Graphic Design

Space, Unity, Page Architecture, and Type

by Alexander W. White
(based on 31 customer reviews)

The Elements of Graphic Design: Space, Unity, Page Architecture, and Type (Paperback)
Edition: 1
Author: Alexander W. White
Publisher: Allworth Press
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Masters

Art Quilts
Major Works by Leading Artists (The Masters)

by Martha Sielman
(based on 31 customer reviews)

Masters: Art Quilts: Major Works by Leading Artists (The Masters) (Paperback)
Author: Martha Sielman
Publisher: Lark Books
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Masters of Deception

Escher, Dali & the Artists of Optical Illusion

by Al Seckel
(based on 31 customer reviews)

Masters of Deception: Escher, Dali & the Artists of Optical Illusion (Paperback)
Author: Al Seckel
Publisher: Sterling
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Grammatically Correct

The Writer's Essential Guide to Punctuation, Spelling, Style, Usage and Grammar

by Anne Stilman
(based on 30 customer reviews)

Grammatically Correct: The Writer's Essential Guide to Punctuation, Spelling, Style, Usage and Grammar (Hardcover)
Edition: 1
Author: Anne Stilman
Publisher: Writers Digest Books
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Keys to Drawing

by Bert Dodson
(based on 30 customer reviews)

Keys to Drawing (Paperback)
Author: Bert Dodson
Publisher: North Light Books
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The Ten-Cent Plague

The Great Comic-Book Scare and How It Changed America

by David Hajdu
(based on 30 customer reviews)

The Ten-Cent Plague: The Great Comic-Book Scare and How It Changed America (Hardcover)
Edition: Revised
Author: David Hajdu
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
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Secrets to Drawing Realistic Faces

by Carrie Stuart Parks
(based on 29 customer reviews)

Secrets to Drawing Realistic Faces (Paperback)
Edition: 1
Author: Carrie Stuart Parks
Publisher: North Light Books
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Artists & Graphic Designers Market 2007 (Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market)

(based on 29 customer reviews)

Artists & Graphic Designers Market 2007 (Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market) (Paperback)
Edition: New Ed
Publisher: Writers Digest Books
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Classical Drawing Atelier

A Contemporary Guide to Traditional Studio Practice

by Juliette Aristides
(based on 28 customer reviews)

Classical Drawing Atelier: A Contemporary Guide to Traditional Studio Practice (Hardcover)
Author: Juliette Aristides
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
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How to Draw What You See (Practical Art Books)

by Rudy De Reyna
(based on 28 customer reviews)

How to Draw What You See (Practical Art Books) (Paperback)
Edition: 35th Anniversary edition
Author: Rudy De Reyna
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
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Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist (Galaxy Books)

by Stephen Rogers Peck
(based on 28 customer reviews)

Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist (Galaxy Books) (Paperback)
Author: Stephen Rogers Peck
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
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A History of Graphic Design

by Philip Meggs
(based on 26 customer reviews)

A History of Graphic Design (Hardcover)
Edition: 3
Author: Philip Meggs
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
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Creating Characters with Personality

For Film, TV, Animation, Video Games, and Graphic Novels

by Tom Bancroft
(based on 26 customer reviews)

Creating Characters with Personality: For Film, TV, Animation, Video Games, and Graphic Novels (Paperback)
Author: Tom Bancroft
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
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Landscape Painting Inside and Out

Capture the Vitality of Outdoor Painting in Your Studio With Oils

by Kevin D. MacPherson
(based on 26 customer reviews)

Landscape Painting Inside and Out: Capture the Vitality of Outdoor Painting in Your Studio With Oils (Hardcover)
Author: Kevin D. MacPherson
Publisher: North Light Books
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Kaleidoscope

Ideas And Projects to Spark Your Creativity

by Suzanne Simanaitis
(based on 26 customer reviews)

Kaleidoscope: Ideas And Projects to Spark Your Creativity (Paperback)
Author: Suzanne Simanaitis
Publisher: North Light Books
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Charley Harper

An Illustrated Life

by Charley Harper
(based on 26 customer reviews)

Charley Harper: An Illustrated Life (Hardcover)
Author: Charley Harper
Publisher: AMMO Books
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Interaction of Color

Revised and Expanded Edition

by Josef Albers
(based on 26 customer reviews)

Interaction of Color: Revised and Expanded Edition (Paperback)
Edition: Rev Exp
Author: Josef Albers
Publisher: Yale University Press
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Mastering the Rubber Guard

Jiu-jitsu for Mixed Martial Arts Competition

by Eddie Bravo
(based on 25 customer reviews)

Mastering the Rubber Guard: Jiu-jitsu for Mixed Martial Arts Competition (Paperback)
Author: Eddie Bravo
Publisher: Victory Belt Publishing
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Making and Breaking the Grid

A Graphic Design Layout Workshop

by Timothy Samara
(based on 25 customer reviews)

Making and Breaking the Grid: A Graphic Design Layout Workshop (Paperback)
Author: Timothy Samara
Publisher: Rockport Publishers
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Landscape Graphics

by Grant Reid
(based on 25 customer reviews)

Landscape Graphics (Paperback)
Edition: Revised
Author: Grant Reid
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
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Human Anatomy for Artists

The Elements of Form

by Eliot Goldfinger
(based on 24 customer reviews)

Human Anatomy for Artists: The Elements of Form (Hardcover)
Author: Eliot Goldfinger
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
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Scrapbooks

An American History

by Jessica Helfand
(based on 23 customer reviews)

Scrapbooks: An American History (Hardcover)
Author: Jessica Helfand
Publisher: Yale University Press
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The Watercolorists Essential Notebook

by Gordon MacKenzie
(based on 23 customer reviews)

The Watercolorists Essential Notebook (Hardcover)
Author: Gordon MacKenzie
Publisher: North Light Books
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Perspective Made Easy

by Ernest R. Norling