Dover Publications

Oscar Wilde wrote I don't defend my conduct, I explain it, when he was imprisoned in Reading Gaol in 1895 for his violation of England's stringent laws against homosexuality. Wilde's nototious liaison with the Marquess of Queensberry's son, Lord Alfred Douglas (Bosie), had so inflamed the Marquess that he made public attacks on Wilde's character and morals. In return, Wilde sued for slader, an action which, to Wilde's bitter astonishment, led to a series of scandalous trials and convictions. From his cell in prison, Oscar Wilde wrote De Profundis, the detailed and unsparing revelation of his love and tragedy.

Satiric masterpiece skewers Russian provincial officials, offering a highly entertaining glimpse of human foibles and failings.

Inspiring treasury of 40 poems ranging from the time of the Conquest to the first half of the 20th century. Works by Marti, Dario, Nervo, Mistral, Neruda, many other poets. Original Spanish — American versions with new literal English translations on facing pages. Brief biographical notes on each poet.

This original collection of intriguing repeated patterns offers more than 150 full-color Japanese woodblock designs. The vivid, unusual images were selected from a rare 1905 two-volume swatch book thought to be originally intended for textile designers. A bonus CD-ROM, featuring digital files of all of the illustrations in the book, can be easily used for any project. Professional and amateur print, web, and textile designers will appreciate this collection of unusual patterns, as will fans of Japanese design.

When orphaned Pollyanna Whittier comes to live with her stern maiden aunt, she not only manages to spread her perpetual cheerfulness and optimism among the miserable people of the town, she also transforms the life of her lonely relative. Pollyanna was made into a Broadway play and a popular motion picture.

A great speech can stir the soul and inspire a nation. This compact and affordable anthology gathers complete speeches and selected excerpts from memorable addresses by Martin Luther King, Mohandas Gandhi, Winston Churchill, Fulton J. Sheen, Barbara Jordan, Nelson Mandela, Malcolm X, Ronald Reagan, Colin Powell, the Dalai Lama, Tony Blair, and many others.

This volume features two of Turgenev's best works of short fiction: the touching First Love (1860), a semi-autobiographical novella, and The Diary of a Superfluous Man (1850), the fascinating tale of a Russian Hamlet. Both provide superb introductions to the author's keen social perception, rich characterization, and narrative command.

This authoritative resource presents a comprehensive history of clothing and accessories. A mine of information (Choice), the book covers every world culture with 650-plus entries, more than 2,100 black-and-white drawings, and an 8-page color insert. A detailed index makes it easy to locate garments from any era.

This volume showcases more than 100 illustrations published with the works of the English language's greatest dramatist. Arranged by play, the full-color images exhibit the rich diversity of artistic styles and treatments applied to each work. Featured artists include Arthur Rackham, Edmund Dulac, Charles Robinson, John Austen, Frank Pape, Charles Folkard, Louis Rhead, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, and John William Waterhouse.

At the turn of the 20th century, the demand for magazine and book illustrations was at an all-time high — offering many women artists previously unavailable professional opportunities. This unique anthology features over 120 color and black-and-white artworks by 20 of the Golden Age of Illustration's finest female illustrators including Beatrix Potter, Kate Greenaway, and Jessie Wilcox Smith.

These 680 detailed drawings depict the history of fur garments, from their practical use in cold climates to their display as a badge of royalty. Chronological entries include introductions for each era and range from panther skins worn by ancient Egyptian priests to high fashion designs by Dior. Glossary.

Great for use in wall decorations or as spot illustrations for design projects, over 200 silhouettes and stencils boast a wide range of styles and subjects: storybook characters, animal borders, galloping cowboys, and more. And since they are all Vector-based, the graphics can be enlarged, stretched, and customized in other ways without losing clarity.

Best known for his illustrations from Andrew Lang's series of Coloured fairy books, H.J. Ford was also acclaimed for his historical renderings of scenes from the Middle Ages through the 18th century. This collection gathers his most compelling and hard-to-find images from works of fact and fancy, including The Red Book of Animal Stories and The Book of Saints and Heroes. Half of the 120 images are printed in their original full-colour format. This is a Dover Original.

A complete coloring experience! Little butterfly lovers can color the box itself as well as: — Butterflies Coloring Book: 43 finely detailed drawings of the monarch, buckeye, and others; — Butterfly Activity Book : 40 ready-to-color puzzles include mazes, connect-the-dots, and crossword puzzles; — 11 x 16 2-sided Color Your Own poster; — Crayons.

A fairy-filled coloring collection — kids can color the box and the books! Includes: — Fairyland Hidden Pictures: 24 ready-to-color hidden pictures; — Garden Fairy Alphabet Coloring Book : fairies and flowers for each letter of the alphabet; — 11 x 16 two-sided Color Your Own poster; — Crayons.

Not only can children color the outside of this planet-friendly boxed set, inside they'll find: — Wonderful World of Horses Coloring Book: 30 ready-to-color illustrations; — Favorite Horses Coloring Book : 30 different breeds including thoroughbreds & pintos; — 11 x 16 two-sided Color Your Own poster; — Crayons.

Borders of lush, intertwined flowers, spot illustrations of stylized women, and more: here are 300 arresting black-and-white vector-based images in one of the most popular period styles. Files are processed for the highest quality, assuring compatibility with all design applications. An exclusive application software is also included.

A regal collection of 225 vector images of medieval and early Renaissance shields, heraldic emblems, and other decorative devices drawn from authentic sources. Motifs can be used as spot illustrations, the basis of repeatable backgrounds, and in many other ways. Includes pages of tutorials and sample designs plus a pictorial index of all images on CD-ROM.

An eclectic mix of images handpicked from ancient texts, architectural details, rare pictographs, and other sources. Approximately 200 vector-based images of dragons, wizards, fairies, elves, and other creatures from myth and legend can be manipulated easily without losing image quality. CD-ROM also includes a selection of texture fill patterns and color schemes for use in Adobe software.

Uplifting images of salvation and graphic depictions of damnation fill this full-color collection of ecclesiastical paintings from the 12th through the early 20th centuries. The multicultural works include paintings by Pieter Bruegel, Hieronymus Bosch, William Blake, and Hans Memling, as well as Eastern artists. This book includes a CD-ROM containing 120 full-color and black-and-white illustrations. All images are saved in both 300-dpi high-quality and 72-dpi Internet-ready JPEG formats.

Both experienced and aspiring artists can benefit from this practical guide, which shows how to portray rustic settings from rural England to the American Southwest. Recalling the style of Eric Sloane, more than 400 detailed illustrations trace the steps from composition drawings to final sketches. Includes fundamentals for drawing trees, rocks, buildings, mountains, lakes, and other scenic elements.

An expansive selection of images from Japanese art in easy-to-customize vector formats: cranes, geishas, kimonos, bonsai, crests, and more. Enlarge and enhance without losing clarity! 312 different graphics are offered in four formats each: EPS and SVG vectors, as well as JPEG and PNG bitmap files.

Twelve enchanting scenes from the world of folklore and fancy include episodes from the stories of Hans Christian Andersen, the Brothers Grimm, and other storytellers. Full-color images feature vignettes from Beauty and the Beast, Rumpelstiltskin, Thumbelina, and other tales as envisioned by Walter Crane, Edmund Dulac, and other artists.

Based on the illustrations from the original edition of L. Frank Baum's immortal children's fable, 12 color postcards capture the story's most memorable scenes: the tornado; Dorothy's first encounters with the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and Cowardly Lion; the Deadly Poppies; the entrance to the Emerald City, and more.