Bruno Munari's Zoo

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Bruno Munari was an internationally acclaimed artist, designer, and children's book creator. A contemporary of Leo Leonni, his books have been hailed as "among the most original, inventive and beautiful ever created." Zoo is among his most graphically stunning works. Meet the kangaroo, who is all legs but doesn't know it, the zebra in his striped pajamas, and the humpy camel, who has a seat for you. Young readers will enjoy Munari's bright, bold illustrations; older readers will appreciate his wry humor. From children to collectors, Bruno Munari's Zoo is certain to enchant a whole new generation.

"Graphic designer Bruno Munari is one of the most inventive picture book creators I know. I have been inspired, entertained, and in awe of his work since I was a graphic design student in Germany more than 50 years ago. And Zoo has been one of my favorites. I am delighted that it is available once again for a new generation of picture book readers of all ages." Eric Carle

Bruno Munari's Zoo
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Bruno Munari's Zoo

Manufacturer: Putnam Pub Group Library
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Binding: Library Binding
ASIN: 0529038005

Bruno Munaris Zoo
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Bruno Munaris Zoo
Munari
Manufacturer: The World Publishing Company
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000J6GV2G

Zoo
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Zoo
Bruno Munari
Manufacturer: Maurizio Corraini SRL
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 8887942285

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Who but Rick Steves can tell travelers the best way to see Arles, Avignon, the Cotes du Rhone, Marseilles, Aix-en-Provence, Nice, Monaco, Antibes, Cannes, St-Tropez, and the Inland Riviera? With Rick Steves' Provence and The French Riviera 2006, travelers can experience the best of everything these regions have to offer - economically and hassle-free. Completely revised and updated, Rick Steves' Provence and the French Riviera 2006 includes opinionated coverage of both famous and lesser-known sights; friendly places to eat and sleep; suggested day plans; walking tours and trip itineraries; clear instructions for smooth travel anywhere by car, train, or foot; and Rick's newest "back door" discoveries. America's #1 authority on travel to Europe, Rick's time-tested recommendations for safe and enjoyable travel in Europe have been used by millions of Americans in search of their own unique European travel experience.

Customer Reviews:

Good but not great.......2007-02-08

I felt that Rick's Provence and the French Riviera guide has some of the essentials but not the inspired coverage of his other books. There isn't the excitement that he presents in his Italian and other European guides. The coverage of the hill towns of Provence is somewhat perfunctory.

Rick Steve's Provence and the Riviera.......2007-01-31

Great resource book. Tons of information that is well researched.

Rick Steves' Provence and the French Riviera 2005.......2007-01-04

One must have this book if they are touring Provence. Makes it liveable and lovely

Good planning book.......2005-10-25

I have a wonderful time using this book to plan my visit, although I would still recomend getting a few more reference document such as local map to accomondate this book.

Fine for planning your itinerary I suppose.......2005-08-18

As far as information goes, this book deserves 5 stars ... it's great for figuring out how to get around, what to see (and what not to see!), and how much money to bring. However, I couldn't give 5 stars, simply because I was hoping for better maps and maybe a few color photographs. The book has crudely drawn maps -- almost with a cartoonish look about them -- that don't seem all that helpful. And as for photos, well, the one on the cover is about it. This is a great book to have when planning your trip to Provence ... however, I would advise supporting it with a 2nd guidebook that touts glossy pages with color pictures and maps!

Arco Going Back to School: College Survival Strategies for Adult Students
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Great Book !

I lived this

Preparing for an education

Some stuff I knew already, but some really great study info!

Arco Going Back to School: College Survival Strategies for Adult Students
Frank Joe Bruno , and Frank Bruno
Manufacturer: Arco Pub
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ASIN: 0028625145

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In some ways, the adult returning to college will find the experience much easier than it would have been in his or her youth, to the extent that the "mature student" will wonder why everyone doesn't wait till adolescence is long gone before engaging with lectures and majors and essays and exams. But while the distractions of youth may be fewer, your certainty about the goal greater and pursuit of it more dedicated, there are complications to adult education, and every bit of preparation helps. In fact, thinking it through, reading a book, and working out some of the conflicts in advance is precisely the sorts of things you probably wouldn't have done at age 18.

Going Back to School covers the admissions process and student-support services, how to deal with math anxiety and term-paper phobia, and how to handle the fears involved in public speaking and exams, as well as other relevant issues, such as organizing your time, juggling your probably complicated responsibilities, and coping with family while you pursue this new goal. Supportive and soothing, in that it's tailored to the concerns of the adult student, this back-to-school guide offers practical suggestions as well as a reinforcement of the notion that you can succeed as an adult in academe. --Stephanie Gold

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Help and guidance for adult college students -- the fastest-growing segment of the college market!Revised and updated for todays students, this popular reference is filled with advice and success strategies specially designed for adult students. Readers will learn how to refresh study skills, renew test-taking skills, and set academic goals while juggling the demands of family and job! Contents include:- How to get in, stay in, and succeed in college as an adult student- How to cope with school, job, and family responsibilities- How to make use of college support services- How to overcome math and test anxiety- Plus: New quiz: Are You Ready to Go Back to School?

Customer Reviews:

Great Book !.......2007-10-02

As an older returning non-traditional student,for me, this book really answered the questions you don't even think to ask but should. It really helps overcome a lot of anxiety for returning students, especially on Math.

It also gives you an excellent game plan to follow on studying,and life management for those married students or single parents returning to school. It's worth the small investment. It is well written by someone thats been there.

I lived this.......2007-05-05

I read this book last summer before taking the plunge and returning to college after almost 30 years. It was invaluable and I definitely recommend it!

Preparing for an education.......2003-07-22

The intended audience for this book is an older student who is going to college to earn some kind of undergraduate degree. It's probably unnecessary for those seeking higher degrees, but some younger students might benefit from reading it. The author is a Psychology professor and much of the book draws from theories of learning. You'll also see some psychoanalysis in the discussions of anecdotal stories. If you're not into that, it may be a problem. The author is best at discussing the broader issues concerning school such as motivation and knowing your support systems, while the details about writing a term paper, or overcoming math anxiety were thin and almost useless.

If you're an adult, and you're anxious about going back to school, then I recommend the book. It'll soothe your anxiety and you'll be better able to evaluate your readiness for school. Otherwise, I'm not so sure you'll find it worth your while. If you want a book on how to study well, better ones exist.

Some stuff I knew already, but some really great study info!.......2002-11-20

I picked this book up with the intension of just skimming it but I read every page! I also recommended this book to several of my friends that are going back to college. The author gives you some really interesting and effective strategies for studying(I've tried them - and got 104% on the next test I took), writing papers, scheduling your time. It was really helpful and I would recommend it to any college student not only older ones!

Going Back to School: College Survival Strategies for Adult Students (Arco Going Back to School)

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Going Back to School: College Survival Strategies for Adult Students (Arco Going Back to School)
Frank J. Bruno
Manufacturer: Hungry Minds Inc
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0028603206

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Going Back to School: College Survival Strategies for Adult Students (Arco Going Back to School)
Frank J. Bruno
Manufacturer: Hungry Minds Inc
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000O8YV3U

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Masterfully executed designs in reproductions of two rare catalogs: ornamental borders, corners and frames with intricate floral and foliated patterns, architectural ornaments and design elements, religious symbols and figures, animals, mosaics, landscapes, much more. Invaluable to artists and craftspeople working with textiles, wallpaper and other decorative items.

Customer Reviews:

lovei it.......2007-05-12

I know that people have been complaining about how some of the stencils are too small and become unclear when blown up. They have a few other issues, too.
Here's the thing: the book has over 2,000 great stencils that are perfectly legible. I'm an illustrator, woodworker, and paper crafter. I am simply delighted at the various choices of stencil. Plus, the book is very inspiring in terms of providing a jumping off point to make up my own. I simply love it.

excellent.......2007-03-10

This is a wonderful resource for design ideas! I use elements of these stencils as patterns for guitar inlays. The copyright info on the inside cover is generous allowing use of the patterns, "free and without special permission." in certain circumstances.

Historical and not useful.......2006-07-03

If you are a craftperson, do not buy this book, though pictoral, it is more historical and you need a magnifying glass to see some of the stencils.

Great Resource for Designers .......2006-06-03

This book is chock full of great Victorian design. It has cartouches (ornamental borders), patterns, single filligree elements, and the best part is that they are all royalty free. You will need to scan the elements and clean them up a bit, but this book is a fantastic resource for the "flourish" trend that is going on in graphic design right now.

Highly recommended.

Useful for engraving.......2005-05-07

I use these stencils as layouts for gun engraving. While many designs are too small and lack enough detail to be able to reproduce (about 30%) most are of good quality and detail. It's a great value for the price and I strongly recommend it as an indispensible aid for all engravers, wood carvers, and stencil makers.

Stenciling Techniques: A Complete Guide to Traditional and Contemporary Designs for the Home

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Very dated
best stenciling book i've found
good base book for beginners or advanced stencilers

Stenciling Techniques: A Complete Guide to Traditional and Contemporary Designs for the Home
Various
Manufacturer: Watson-Guptill
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0823049922

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Whether you're thinking about stenciling something simple such as a floral motif around a doorway or have set your sights on turning your bedroom into a medieval castle, this guide will help. Stenciling, we learn, comes from an old French word meaning to sparkle, and the lively projects certainly do. Beyond good coverage of all the necessary basics (equipment, fixing mistakes, cutting your own stencils) and the usual candidates for rampaging stencil artists (walls, fabrics, home decorating accessories), the book offers information on advanced techniques (like airbrushing and trompe l'oeil) and adapting the process to unusual surfaces (ceramic tiles, ceilings, exterior walls). And if you've ever dreamed of becoming a professional stenciler, the no-nonsense advice on setting prices, finding clients, and other tricks of the trade will prove invaluable.

Customer Reviews:

Very dated.......2006-08-05

I found this to be very dated in techniques and style. I knew it was ten years old, but I didn't realize the vast changes in stenciling. I didn't find the instruction to be particularly detailed, and learned far more from the many other books available.

best stenciling book i've found.......1998-02-11

I bought stenciling techniques because it has some of the best information i've found on stenciling. It has a variety of techniques and a good list of resources. The book is easy to understand and has information i've been looking for

good base book for beginners or advanced stencilers.......1998-02-05

This book nicely covers the basics such as materials and techniques, with good full color photos to further illustrate what is explained. For the advanced painter, there are some good ideas, again with full color pictures. I've even brought this book with me to a client to show them some samples of what can be done.

Mehndi Designs: Traditional Henna Body Art (Design Library)

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I never received this order
Nice Patterns
Excellent!

Mehndi Designs: Traditional Henna Body Art (Design Library)
Marty Noble
Manufacturer: Dover Publications
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Binding: Paperback

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Mehndi : The Timeless Art of Henna Painting

ASIN: 0486438600

Book Description

166 lovely designs, adapted from authentic images used in the ancient art of henna body painting, incorporate scores of lovely patterns. Used to cover hands, forearms, and feet during celebrations, the designs include fine line, lacy, and paisley motifs, as well as assorted floral borders, heart-shaped insets, and repeat patterns.

Customer Reviews:

I never received this order.......2007-09-29

I was charged for this order and have never received it. What do I do?

Nice Patterns.......2007-01-10

If you are looking for more Mehndi patterns this book is nice.
Enjoy.

Excellent!.......2006-12-21

Lots of full hand and foot designs. Good detail, can be scanned and enlarged.

Traditional Japanese Stencil Designs (Dover Pictorial Archive Series)

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Design book based on complex tradition
the very best of Japanese textile graphics
a journey in unjapanese art

Traditional Japanese Stencil Designs (Dover Pictorial Archive Series)
Clarence Hornung
Manufacturer: Dover Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Ready-to-Use Oriental Designs: 495 Different Copyright-Free Designs Printed One Side (Dover Clip-Art Series)

ASIN: 0486247910

Book Description

Versatile collection of 276 exquisite Japanese stencil designs — clouds, birds, butterflies, bamboo, plum and cherry blossoms, geometrics, more. Copyright-free illustrations are ideal for modern decorative and graphic needs — fabric, wallpaper and textile designs, calendars, menus, woodblock printing, needlecrafts, etc. 276 black-and-white illustrations. Introduction.

Customer Reviews:

Design book based on complex tradition.......2006-07-13

Unlike the first reviewer who gave this book 1 star, this is actually an excellent book showing designs taken from one of the many complex arts and crafts traditions of Japan. These are actual designs from stencils, which were carefully cut from mulberry paper and used for printing designs on cloth.The stencils are called katagami. Some of these are still being made, and by the fine traditional craftsmen of Japan working with simple, traditional tools to produce amazing patterns. The first reviewer has not bothered to look carefully into Japanese art forms, and so is, I believe speaking from ignorance. Not a book for tatoo designs, granted, but I think most people who would like design references from a somewhat obscure Japanese art tradition would find this book of interest. If you'd like more detail on the art tradition of stencil cutting or carving, you might want to look at
"Carved Paper: The Art of the Japanese Stencil." You can also see an example with some explanations here: http://www.sohe.wisc.edu/depts/hlatc/pixelsexhibit/katagami.html
Although these stencils were/are made for the purpose of dyeing cloth, they can be considered artforms in their own right. (I own a couple of these.) The Dover book is a nice reference.

the very best of Japanese textile graphics.......2003-06-02

As a previous reviewer has noted, Clarence Hornung's "Traditional Japanese Stencil Designs" is not the book to purchase if you are seeking inspiration for tattoos. It is, however, of exceptional value if your interests include Japanese aesthetics in general and textile motifs in particular or if you are seeking sophisticated patterns that can be manipulated and reproduced as graphic designs.

The stencils included were originally designed for monochromatic printing on cotton textiles but are also typical of the patterns imprinted on deer-skin goods and traditional Japanese wrapping papers. More than any other volume in Dover's generously-sized library of books on Japanese design, Hornung's testifies to the Japanese genius for manipulating a few design elements into subtle and classically beautiful patterns. Some of the patterns are abstract and without specific meaning, but the overwhelming majority are rich in symbolism. Hornung's introduction discusses the most important of these symbolic meanings. However, the usefulness of the introduction is compromised by his failure to number the stencils and then identify for the reader precisely which plates represent each thematic motif.

a journey in unjapanese art.......2003-03-22

If you are at all trying to find sources for Japanese art, this is NOT the place to do it! Not only are the designs in the book non-Japanese they are worthless if you are using them for illustration or any reference to draw from. If you are looking for a source book for tattooing like I was, this is not it. To say this book was weak is a compliment. The biggest waste of money I've spent in a long time!

Traditional Japanese Patterns: 100 Outstanding Examples Collected and Introduced by Andrew W. Tuer

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Fantastic example of Japanese prints for all artistic uses

Traditional Japanese Patterns: 100 Outstanding Examples Collected and Introduced by Andrew W. Tuer
Andrew W. Tuer
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ASIN: 0486218112

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Fantastic example of Japanese prints for all artistic uses.......1999-07-20

This book has helped myself, an interior designer with an interest in fiber arts, learn the fine art of the Japanese Textile. For the price you cannot find a better, crisper book in print!

Traditional Stencil Designs CD-ROM and Book (Dover Electronic Clip Art)

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Traditional Stencil Designs CD-ROM and Book (Dover Electronic Clip Art)
Dover
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ASIN: 0486996018

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Scores of attractive designs, selected from a rare, early-20th-century catalog depict ornamental borders, corners, and repeats featuring florals, animals, mosaics, and other popular motifs. An important source of royalty-free materials for artists, illustrators, and craftspeople. 444 black-and-white designs.

Japanese Traditional Stencil: 100 Royalty Free Jpeg Files (Royalty Free Patterns)

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Japanese Traditional Stencil: 100 Royalty Free Jpeg Files (Royalty Free Patterns)

Manufacturer: BNN Shin-sha
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Traditional Stencil Designs from India (Dover Pictorial Archive Series)

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Nice selection of stencils
Nice, but large Indian Designs

Traditional Stencil Designs from India (Dover Pictorial Archive Series)
Pradumna Tana , and Rosalba Tana
Manufacturer: Dover Publications
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ASIN: 0486251187

Customer Reviews:

Nice selection of stencils.......2000-05-16

The stencil patterns in this book are large and easy to trace onto your stencil - I have used them on walls, mirrors (with frosted paint) and on furniture to make my home look more Indian without having to spend a lot of money...

Nice, but large Indian Designs.......2000-01-17

The book contains 60 large stencil designs on regular paper (not cut out!) of various subjects. There are floral borders, tree of life and other botanicals, as well as elephants, cows, horses, and some people playing traditonal Indian instruments.

According to the back cover, the authors travelled extensively in India to collect the designs, copying stencils used by village artisans and Hindu priests. The designs have traditionally been used to decorate the floors of temples, etc, so this is probably why they are so large in scale (usually one design per 8x10 page).

I still found it a worthwhile collection from which to pull Indian designs.

Traditional Stencil: Cut Your Own Stencil Designs
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Traditional Stencil: Cut Your Own Stencil Designs
Jane (compiled by) Gauss
Manufacturer: Plaid Enterprises
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000J31YP8

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