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Over 150 illustrations. Since the time of the earliest settlers, Americans have been expressing their individuality through the embellishment of everyday objects. From furniture and kitchen utensils to weathervances and shop signs, folk art has come to be synonymous with the art of inclusion. Such classics as whirligigs, ship models, and carousel animals fill these pages, as well as toys, scrimshaw, pottery, and quilts. Illustrated with over 150 full-color photographs, this celebration of American craftsmanship and decorative style is a must for any collector.
These beautifully illustrated and thoroughly researched books pay tribute to some of the world's most fascinating animals. Spectacular, full-color photographs and informative text show each family of animals in their natural surroundings, to make these volumes appeal to animal lovers of all stripes.
In his short and eventful life Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864-1901) scandalised the conservative establishment of arts and letters with the subject matter of his paintings and lithographs He was part of the avant-garde whose work provoked and fascinated, and he became one of the most representative artists of a turbulent and artistically abundant period. Lautrec defies classification in any of the well-known movements of his age, but his art, so much of hsi time, is clearly for all time....
Covering each administration from Washington to Clinton, portraits and historical illustrations are combined with essays on the political and personal lives of every First Couple. These narratives are augmented by fact charts listing the highlights and achievements of the presidents and first ladies.
All too often, the notion of a peaceful refuge seems elusive, even unattainable, without a great deal of money. In this book, the editors of "Country Living" magazine offer a range of decorating options for every reader. Feature spreads show how to incorporate peaceful elements from Eastern cultures into one's home to create a place of joy and comfort. 400+ color illustrations & photos.
Mrs. Nibble rushes about the farm collecting her family to attend a Midsummer Day party that only she remembers. Readers can slip the Mrs. Nibble puppet from scene to scene through peepholes cut into each page.
One of the great obsessions of the twentieth century, the automobile has had an enormous impact on daily life and has been designed with great diversity and imagination. These lavishly illustrated volumes present the extraordinary world of the automobile, from sleek sports cars to the ultimate in high-powered, high performance machines.
Over 80 illustrations. This volume follows the amazing history of the Volkswagen Beetle, the popular bug which has become an American icon. Starting with its beginnings in pre-World War II Germany and its introduction into the United States in 1949, the story of how it came to be embraced by the American motoring public unfolds. Also featured are the distinctive Karmann Ghia, the beautiful Hebmuller cabriolet, the Microbus, and the Type III Notchback, Squareback, and Fastback models. This absorbing tale, illustrated with 88 full-color photographs, comes to its conclusion with the debut of the sleek and racy New Beetle.
Discusses the life, art, and legacy of the artist Claude Monet. Includes a timeline linking the events in his life with world events.