Arts and Culture

ADUs offer homeowners opportunities to host family and friends, addstudio or office space, or generate passive income through a long-termrental on their existing property. Combine these practical benefits withbroad and preferential rezoning in many municipalities throughout theUS, and ADUs are one of the biggest developments in housing. Written by award-winning architecture and design writer Lydi

Fans of the theatre will be thrilled to discover the original posters forhundreds of Broadway´s biggest and most beloved hits, including My Fair Lady, The Fantasticks, Hello, Dolly!, Fiddler on the Roof, Death of a Salesman, A Raisin in the Sun, and A Streetcar Named Desire—plusrare and striking designs thattried in vain to sell some of the era´s epic flops. In addition to beingan important

The first book to describe vintage eyewear from the 1920s to the 1990s. Vintage-eyeglass shop staff and owners were interviewed and their waresphotographed, with the resulting 131 valuable frames presented fullsize. This means that many of these frames, with the exception of a few,can be seen in person and even purchased at stores. Some classic modelsstill hold up, even when viewed today, whil

In a groundbreaking project turned into a national touring exhibition,endangered-language speaker, poet, and photojournalist B. A. Van Siseworked with endangered language speakers, learners, and revitalizersacross three years and an entire continent to showcase some of thenatural beauties of their languages and lands, highlighting, inparticular, American diversity and its many Indigenouscommunitie

Seasoned photographer, ranger, and naturalist Michael P. Gadomski explores the charm of historic covered bridges in Pennsylvania with A Celebration of Pennsylvania's Covered Bridges. In our high-tech world, these structures forge a connection to our past, celebrating the craftsmanship of a bygone era. Key features include the following: Journey to the Past: Immerse yourself in an era where manua

During the early years of US involvement in Vietnam, the CIA helped arm militia groups in South Vietnam referred to as the “Fighting Fathers.” The name was a reference to the Catholic priests who organized the fighting groups. The fathers fought alongside their parishioners to defend their localities from the Communist insurgency, the Vietcong. Author Alessandro Giorgi has studied the subject in

For crafters who are fans of fiber, whether knitting, weaving, crocheting, macrame, or in mixed media, here's their ticket to the world of Japanese paper yarn. By making their own, inexpensively and simply, crafters can instantly give their project a new, one-of-a-kind direction. • Innovative perspective: Stanton seamlessly introduces the use of gorgeous paper yarn to replace traditional tex

With his iconic art and the groundbreaking content of his Bizarremagazine, John Willie is perhaps the person most responsible forintroducing fetish style to the mainstream. Illustrated with examples ofJohn´s work, this in-depth exploration shines the spotlight on the manbehind the drawings of buxom beauties and the photographs of expertlyexecuted erotic bondage, delving into • his early life

While headlines are focusing on mass timber for commercial “plyscrapers,” here are creative, stylish solutions for smaller residential projects that retain the material´s carbon-capturing and strength benefits. By focusing on a few hand-picked examples of single- and multifamily projects through an architectural and cultural lens, the author adds a vital dimension to the story of timber that´s st

This is the definitive, fully illustrated account of the Beatles' concerts and controversies, and of how the United States dominated their lives in so many ways. Written by one of the acknowledged experts on the Fab Four, Liverpool´s own Spencer Leigh, this volume includes interviews with fellow musicians, promoters, and audience members, together with rare photographs and memorabilia. Early i

A firsthand account of the development of Kala Raksha Vidhyalaya—the first design school for traditional artisans in India—and its evolution to present-day Somaiya Kala Vidya, with personal stories of its students, their work and the school's effect on their lives and India's cultural and economic development. Somaiya Kala Vidya was conceived as a place where textile artisans in the

In the world of horology, many trends are transient, but dress-stylewatches have always appealed to a broad demographic. Here are featurednumerous modern interpretations from this genre. Movie idols of the silver screen wore elegant timepieces, and these types of exquisite watches perfectly complement modernultra-fitted tailoring. Certainly, at formal events, this style oftimepiece is an absolute

Collecting Laurel & Hardy combines more than 1,000 full-color photos of artifacts with film history, fun stories, and painstaking research tocreate a veritable encyclopedia of Laurel and Hardy memorabilia—from Stan's perpetual desk calendar and Ollie's Way Out Westpants, to rare lobby cardsand original scripts, to figurines and games. Featuring even trulyobscure items (such as Christmas orna

The art of blacksmithing and steel processing didn't reach Japan until more than 1,000 years after it was developed in the Western world. It is therefore all the more astonishing to see the high culture of forging that developed in the Land of the Rising Sun within a short period of time. This comprehensive reference book explains the traditional methods used by Japanese tool-, knife-, and swords

A calm and creative course in watercolor painting! Learn to paint with ease with these 21 beginner-friendly, step-by-step watercolor projects that are crafted for pure enjoyment and relaxation. Each watercolor pattern in this book not only fosters artistic growth but also relaxes readers´ minds through a deliberate, unhurried learning approach. This project book for beginners is designed to allo

A bend-the-rules approach to making bright, bold, and beautiful floral art! Join acclaimed artist, established author, and popular art instructor Megan Wells as she teaches readers how to unlock their creative confidence and make expressive floral art using a wide variety of art materials. Through 12 captivating projects, readers will go on a colorful mixed-media adventure where they´ll learn how

With the intention of empowering young voters aged 18–36 ahead of the2020 US presidential election, Project 270 enlisted nearly 70established and emerging street artists to create posters encouragingviewers to “Get Out the Vote.” Every discrete poster was impressed with a “postmark,” representing eachof the 50 states, plus Puerto Rico and Washington, DC, and majorAmerican cities. Project 2

Acting, direction, stagecraft, theatre architecture and design, the extraordinary evolution of dramatic literature – here is an all-embracing and richly illustrated history, global in scope and ranging from the ancient origins of the theatre in the choral hymns sung around the altar of Dionysus to the fascinating variety of forms that it has taken in our own age. For this fourth edition, Enoch Bra

A new edition of a groundbreaking classic one of the bestselling World of Art titles, updated for this urgent moment for women artists, and feminist history in general.

A new, updated and expanded edition of this classic survey on the history of Caribbean art, featuring the work of over 100 artists from the period of colonialism to the present day.