Dover Publications

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Signs, seals, and symbols — from the simplest drawings of heavenly bodies to the intriguing signs of the zodiac — are recorded here by two of the world's foremost experts in the field of graphic art. More than 400 black-and-white illustrations depict the planets, the Milky Way, comets, meteors, and other galactic marvels.

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This compilation of more than 300 exquisite images is an invaluable resource for designers, decorators and artists seeking to add the timeless beauty of Japanese art and ornament to any project. Dover Electronic Design series: permission-free illustrations and designs for art, craft, business and educational use. Hundreds of designs scanned at 600 dpi and saved in the most popular formats; can be used for Mac[registered] and Windows[registered]. Each set contains CD-ROM and book with every image on the CD printed large for easy reference or direct use.

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Striking reproductions from a rare French portfolio of plants, animals, birds, insects, florals, abstracts, women, landscape and other subjects — all depicted in the sensuous, curvilinear Art Nouveau style. Full-color designs are shown in a wide array of usable formats: borders, repeating patterns, mortised cuts, corners, frames, and other configurations.

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Compiled by a master craftsman and teacher at the world-famous Ecole Boulle in Paris, this first-rate, all-encompassing collection includes boldly styled geometrics within frames and borders, dynamic designs combining circles, squares, and abstract figures, as well as starkly simplified versions of blossoms, masks, creatures of the animal kingdom, and other wood carvings. 158 black-and-white illustrations.

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Opening a door to a bizarre world of broad comedy, fantasy, and social commentary, the title story offers an unforgettable depiction of a lunatic civil servant and his struggles to be noticed by the woman he loves. This excellent introduction to Gogol also features Nevski Prospect and The Portrait.

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Features 13 captivating tales, including stories by Maria Edgeworth and William Carleton from the beginning of Irish prose fiction in English; the retellings of traditional tales by Lady Gregory and Standish O'Grady from the great age of the Irish Literary Revival; and the 20th-century works of William Butler Yeats, James Stephens, James Joyce, Seumas O'Kelly, and Liam O'Flaherty.

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An introduction to algebraic geometry and a bridge between its analytical-topological and algebraical aspects, this book explores fundamental concepts of the general theory of algebraic varieties: general point, dimension, function field, rational transformations, and correspondences as well as formal power series and an extensive survey of algebraic curves. 1953 edition.

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Little may be known about Villard de Honnecourt, but thanks to his immortal Sketchbook, there exist reliable and contemporaneous graphic observations of everyday life in thirteenth century France. Contained in this volume are the entire contents of Honnecourt's portfolio, complete with authoritative translations of the artist's words, annotation, and editor's commentary.

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Full-page illustrations and construction details reveal a wealth of information on major roof styles of Medieval English churches, including the magnificent cover of Wymondham Church in Norfolk. More than 50 illustrations of 34 English cathedrals and churches are included, plus background information on religious and secular concerns addressed by artisans. 11 line illustrations. 43 black-and-white plates.

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Decorative architectural elements derived from delicate line drawings of 6th and 7th-century Italian buildings and churches depict a wealth of interior and exterior adornments. Includes images of perforated marble panels, intricately fashioned stone grilles and cornices, and elaborate stone mosaics for floors and ceilings. A multipurpose reference for students, artists, and designers.

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An elegant collection of neo-classical architectural and interior designs from vases, wall panels and candelabra. Dover Electronic Design series: permission-free illustrations and designs for art, craft, business and educational use. Hundreds of designs scanned at 600 dpi and saved in the most popular formats; can be used for Mac and Windows. Each set contains CD-ROM and book with every image on the CD printed large for easy reference or direct use.

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In this profusely illustrated guide, professional metalsmith and teacher Tim McCreight describes various methods for creating modern and classic forms of jewellery from precious metals. Easy-to-follow instructions and carefully executed illustrations make it possible for anyone to learn the basics of this age-old art form and to fashion beautiful and lasting objects. Beginning with the fundamentals, the author discusses tools and techniques, the use of gems and enamels, as well as such procedures as wire inlay and casting.

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An enchanting early masterpiece of fantasy fiction, Phantastes tells the story of a young man's journey to, and adventures in, a fairy tale netherworld. Outstanding for its imaginative characters, vivid action, and subtle yet powerful moral messages, this is the book that earned MacDonald recognition as The Grandfather of Modern Fantasy.

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From an exceptional collection of outstanding examples of German ironwork comes this rich source of royalty-free images for artists and craftspeople. More than 270 illustrations depict a wide range of magnificent ironwork from the city of Dusseldorf, with finely rendered examples of the craft ranging from elaborate castle gates to ornate weather vanes.

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Hundreds of finely rendered images, grouped chronologically according to dynastic era, depict dragons, tigers, fish, birds, horses, butterflies, waterfowl, and a host of other creatures — real and mythical. These 698 high-quality, black-and-white designs can add a distinctive Far Eastern accent to a variety of art and craft projects.

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These royalty-free motifs feature exquisite specimens of the sculptured ornaments from northern Europe's largest medieval cathedral. York Cathedral features soaring Gothic architecture and a vast interior, parts of which date back to the 13th century. Reproduced from a rare 18th-century volume, this compilation consists of 175 illustrations, selected from throughout the building.

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This inexpensive Dover edition brings together 5 of Shakespeare's most popular comedies, all filled with humor, joy, and, above all, happy endings. From the magic and mischief of A Midsummer Night's Dream to the rollicking farce of The Merry Wives of Windsor, these masterpieces are in demand by students of literature and by general readers.

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Here is quite simply the most handsome edition of one of the finest and most popular novels of all time. It features an elegant cloth binding, attractive full-color dust wrapper, handsome typography, and more than 100 delightful illustrations (plus 61 witty illustrated initial letters at chapter openings) by famed English Victorian artist Hugh Thomson.

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Stunning graphics, selected from a great 18th-century classic of natural history, accurately depict nearly 500 authentic winged beauties. Ideal for scrapbooks, memory books, and other decorative uses, the detailed, royalty-free images will be highly valued by commercial artists and illustrators. 490 full-color illustrations.

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This dual-language anthology features more than a dozen, 20th-century tales translated into English for the first time. Contents include The Fugitive by Vladimir A. Gilyarovsky, The Present by Leonid Andreev, Trataton by D. Mamin-Sibiryak, and The Life Granted by Alexander Grin, plus stories by Vasily Grossman, Alexander Kuprin, Arkady Gaidar, and others.

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Corsets became the foundations of fashion more than 500 years ago, and they're with us still. This collection of three dolls and 29 historically accurate costumes demonstrates the influence of lingerie on modern couture. Side-by-side comparisons range from a 16th-century bodie to 1950s waspies and even underwear as outerwear in the 21st century. Also includes a gentleman dandy doll.

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Fine selection of plates from rare catalog — advertising elegantly illustrated fiber wood carvings, moldings, and furniture trimmings — depict wood carvings, mouldings, and furniture trimmings. Includes 538 black-and-white illustrations of borders, garlands, and other decorative elements, ideal for use by artists, designers, woodworkers, and other craftspeople.

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In this comprehensive study of the art of drawing with a pen, artist and author Joseph Pennell underscores his opinionated technical suggestions with more than 400 exhilarating illustrations by Titian, Durer, Rembrandt, Rodin, Manet, Renoir, Beardsley, Pyle, Hiroshige, Van Gogh, Rackham, and other masters from around the globe.

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Undoubtedly the best-known detective in literature, Sherlock Holmes was the creation of British author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930), who endowed his super sleuth with an extraordinary facility for solving crimes. Drawing on his remarkable powers of observation and deduction, coupled with an encylopedic knowledge of crimes and criminals, Holmes seeks out his prey in the London underworld, where no evildoer is safe from his keen wits and tenacious pursuit.