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Art
FINE ART
One of the only books to focus exclusively on the drawings
of one of the greatest draftsmen in the history of art
DELUXE
HARDCOVER
HARDCOVER
EDITION
Rembrandt Drawings
116 Masterpieces in Original Color
Rembrandt van Rijn
While mainly admired for his paintings, Rembrandt’s prodigious
legacy also includes scores of masterful drawings. From commissioned portraits to landscapes to religious allegories, here is a
gallery of the artist’s breathtaking creations as a draughtsman.
Presented in their original hues, this deluxe hardcover collection
of drawings includes works in charcoal and colored inks.
Dover Original. 128pp. 8 3/8 x 11.
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November 2007
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• Handsome hardcover edition
• Rembrandt’s drawings often
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• Drawings reproduced in
original colors, many at
original size
• Broad market of art lovers,
art students, museum goers
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Art
FINE ART
Rackham’s best work on fantasy and
fairies brought together for the first
time in a stunning full-color edition
Rackham’s Fairies, Elves and Goblins
More than 80 Full-Color Illustrations
Edited by Jeff Menges
The great Victorian illustrator Arthur Rackham is at his most radiant in this
beguiling collection of otherworldly illustrations from magazines, periodicals,
and novels such as Milton’s Comus and Hawthorne’s Wonder Book. His unmistakable artistry and style bring life to a phantasmagoric parade of creatures
from both dreams and nightmares.
Dover Original. 96pp. 8 3/8 x 11.
Selling Points
• Rackham among the
greatest and most popular
Victorian illustrators
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January 2008
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• Fairies and fantasy currently
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Art
FINE ART
Classic Anatomical
Illustrations
Vesalius, Albinus, Leonardo
and Others
An awe-inspiring fusion of art and
science, this magnificent collection
features detailed illustrations by
the greatest names in modern
human anatomy. Includes over
130 black-and-white renderings
of muscles, skeletons, nervous
systems, more.
Dover Original. 96pp. 8 3/8 x 11.
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The Sketchbooks of Hiroshige
Ando Hiroshige
Hiroshige (1797–1858) was the last great master of the Ukiyo-e style and is
among the most popular Japanese artists. This new edition contains fifty charming pencil, ink, and watercolor drawings by the master. Drawn from two rarely
circulated, seldom-seen sketchbooks, these images include scenes from everyday life, rendered with expressive elegance, and episodes from classic folk tales,
portrayed with warm realism.
Dover Original. 112pp. 10 7/8 x 8 3/8.
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Passionate Journey
Frans Masereel
A Vision in Woodcuts
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Frans Masereel was one of the greatest woodcut artists of the 20th century. This graphic
novel is considered his masterpiece. A novel in
pictures, we follow our hero from the first
bustling frame to the last haunting image and
discover a spirit in quest, existing in a world
of good and evil, love and heartbreak. Includes
a wonderful introduction by Thomas Mann.
165 illustrations.
Reprint of Mon Livre d’heures, Geneva, 1919.
176pp. 6 1/8 x 9 1/4.
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Art
ART INSTRUCTION
Drawing and
Sketching in Pencil
Arthur L. Guptill
This wonderful introduction to mastering
the art of pencil drawing offers clear, concise
instruction on composition, outline, proportion, perspective, light and shade, and individual style. 66 illustrations encompass a
wide range of subjects — people, animals,
architecture, landscapes — and highlight a
great variety of techniques. Endless insight
and guidance for every artist.
Reprint of The Pencil Points Press, Inc., New
York, 1922 edition. 208pp. 8 3/8 x 11.
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Composition
Understanding Line, Notan
and Color
Arthur Wesley Dow
A mentor to both Georgia O’Keeffe and Max
Weber, Dow literally “wrote the book” on
composition. First published in 1899, this
manual influenced generations of teachers
and students. Relevant to all of the visual
arts, it employs a workbook format to
impart principles regarding harmonic relations between lines, color, and dark and
light patterns.
Reprint of Doubleday, Page & Company,
Garden City, New York, 1913 edition. 128pp.
8 3/8 x 11.
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Art
ART INSTRUCTION
Drawing Animals
Victor Perard
The renowned artist/teacher expertly demonstrates the muted strokes,
bold lines, and simple arcs needed to bring animal drawings to vivid life.
Numerous sketches highlight techniques for drawing over 50 animals:
bears, camels, deer, elk, lions, llamas, and more. Perfect for beginner or
intermediate artists, this instruction book offers fascinating commentary emphasizing animal anatomy and behavior.
Reprint of the Pitman Publishing Corporation, New York, 1957 edition.
48pp. 11 x 8 1/4.
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Drawing Trees
Victor Perard
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Perard’s concise guide for artists at every level
features easy-to-follow steps for capturing the
magnificence of trees. Shading techniques,
composition, shadow and light methods, and
outlining approaches are all aimed to help
artists draw dozens of varieties with vitality
and expression. Over 100 illustrations spotlight Oak, Willow, Pine, Palmetto, and more.
Reprint of the Pitman Publishing Corporation,
New York, 1955 edition. 48pp. 11 x 8 1/4.
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August 2007
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Art
ART INSTRUCTION
Beginner’s Book of Anatomy
Adrian Hill
When drawing the human figure, it is imperative that an artist
has a firm understanding of the workings and construction of
the human body. In this comprehensive guide, Hill begins
with the skeleton and musculature and then moves to studies
of people in motion and repose, offering expert details of
eyes, ears, hands, and feet. Over 100 illustrations.
Reprint of the Reinhold Publishing Corporation, Great Britain,
1962 edition. 64pp. 8 1/4 x 8.
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Figure Drawing
A Complete Guide
Richard G. Hatton
This practical guide approaches figure drawing from the draftsman’s point
of view. Full of tips and tricks that students appreciate, it presents simplified
methods for applying the principles of anatomy to drawing. Its 377 illustrations of people in various positions and angles cover all aspects of the
human form.
Reprint of the Chapman & Hall, Ltd., 1904 edition. 368pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2.
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Pencil, Ink and Charcoal Drawing
Charles X. Carlson
This original single-volume compilation of four of the author’s best books features
simplified methods suitable for aspiring artists at every level of experience. Written and
illustrated by a well-known artist, author, and teacher, this comprehensive guide includes
thousands of step-by-step images and covers figure drawings, portraits, still lifes, and
landscapes for a variety of mediums.
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