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Room stenciling remains a popular home DIY craft. This book illustrates 140 historic ornaments spanning the past century. Examples of colorfully decorated spaces provide additional inspiration, with floral and geometric, light and bright motifs. Detailed directions make the techniques a...
$45.00
Explore the naive art of late 19th and early 20th century shooting gallery targets, whole galleries, and arcade forms. Commonly seen on early midways and carnivals, as well as in saloons and other public places of amusement, here, in a...
$12.95
Build a classic fireplace from stock materials and moldings, using tools found in the most basic of workshops. From measurement to the finished product, you'll learn the complete process of building a mantel around the fireplace, creating a warm and...
$39.99
In this richly illustrated book, Richard Osterberg provides a thorough look at the sterling silver utensils which have entranced collectors throughout the years. The perfect complement to the crisp linen, fine china, and elegant crystal of a well-set dining table,...
$12.95
Antique household items made from silver, both sterling and plated, fill these pages in over 1300 engravings from period catalogs. Detailed descriptions include pattern names and numbers, special features, and values lists. Many collecitble souvenir spoons are shown along with...
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A fascinating, detailed, and sweeping survey of the hats produced by the John B. Stetson company between 1865 and 1970 While the Stetson name is synonymous with cowboys and the Wild West, the John B. Stetson Company was actually based...
$16.99
An infamous feud between fossil hunters is spun into a Dr. Seuss–inspired American tale in this playful introduction to fossil hunting based on an actual historical event. This first book in the Unhinged History series is a ripping yarn—full of adventure...
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A history of the medical and cultural fascination with the skeleton and the dead body through over 400 rare, historic photographs. Author Stanley B. Burns, MD, has studied, collected and written on medical photography for over four decades focusing on unexplored...
$22.99
With these beginner-friendly projects, turn one-line drawings—designs that capture the essence of an object—into embroidered art. “Winsome . . . The spare, minimalist designs are simple yet stylish . . . This is a great starting point for beginner embroiderers.”...
$34.99
Through personal interviews and galleries of bird-related fabric artwork, this book celebrates birds and the artists who have been inspired and moved by them. Escape into an unexpected world of avian fiber art. This collection—brought together by Martha Sielman, executive...
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Stitch your way through an adorable pantry filled with 18 super-sweet embroidery projects and 140 mix-and-match designs! This irresistible book features more than 140 kawaii-style food designs for embroidery, from appetizers and baked goods to breakfast, dinner, and desserts—plus a...
$34.99
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of America with 250 quilts that artistically express Virginia's contributions to our nation's history. A quintessential part of American art and culture, quilting has long expressed our history. Now is the perfect time for art enthusiasts,...
$14.99
Stolen Beauty is the first adult coloring book with a mission: to inform the public about the problem of art theft while raising awareness of what the world’s great stolen art looks like. This awareness is key to combating a...
$45.00
A sweeping overview of traditional stone architecture that graces the landscapes of many nations. Over 350 vivid color photos show buildings ranging from simple stone homes and practical farm buildings to imposing town halls and vaulting cathedrals. The extensive text...
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Full-page profiles of 180 men and women buried at West Point accompany a walking tour of the grounds. The West Point Cemetery is one of the most beautiful military cemeteries in the world. It is also the resting place of...
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The colorful life and work of Stoney St. Clair, an American tattoo icon. In this updated edition of Stoney Knows How, the extraordinary life of Stoney St. Clair—circus performer turned tattoo artist—comes to life in photos, tattoo flash, and his...
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Fabric is an essential part of life in West Africa; people wear colorful fabrics not only as a fashion statement, but also as a way to express their views. These 20 exquisite drawings show scenes from daily life—spending time with...
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Make those central stars of storybooks come to life. Children’s favorites, like the relaxed, pipe-puffing rabbit ambling home with carrots tucked under his arm, are here in an exhibition fresh from the imagination of veteran carver David Sabol. This gentleman...
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A celebration of America’s whimsical, Hansel-and-Gretel-inspired architecture of the 1920s. Storybook style, fairy tale, Disneyesque, Hansel and Gretel—these are all synonyms for what is surely the most delightful residential style of the twentieth century. With their romantic evocation of faraway...
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Out of a long and rich tradition of pottery making among the Pueblo Indians of the American Southwest there has grown a new and exciting form. In 1964, Helen Cordero of Cochiti created a clay image of her grandfather, Santiago...
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This book surveys the technology of all the many VTOL vehicles, and provides an overview of the programs and manufacturers. To take off and land vertically is not an easy task – this is the story of how it has...
$14.99
Meet California's legendary monsters in this guided tour, from the sea, where life began, to the Golden State's scenic lakes, majestic mountains, brooding forests, and rumored "alien tunnels" beneath the streets of Los Angeles. Cower beneath a giant vulture with...
$12.95
There are strange monsters in Indiana. Some are grudgingly called "hypothetical" species by the state's Department of Natural Resources; others are merely exotic, overlooked, or "hidden" animals, that people think are extinct or just not possible in the Hoosier State....
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Meet Kentucky's legendary monsters in this guided tour. Examine reports of cryptids, a ball python snake found in a rental car, and a one-eyed ape near the Kentucky River. Includes a comprehensive list of alleged Bigfoot encounters, alien big cats,...