Japanese Screens in Miniature

Japanese Screens in Miniature
Author:
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2012-08-28
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1462903916

Japanese Screens in Miniature is a collection of six of Japan's masterpieces reproduced as actual miniature screens, with an introduction to this most colorful, exuberant, and decorative aspects of the Golden Age of Japanese art. The development of the Japanese screen as an ant form in the Momoyama period (1575-1615) presents a fascinating example of the converging influences of art traditions,history, politics, religion, and architecture.

Collecting Model Car and Truck Kits

Collecting Model Car and Truck Kits
Author: Tim Boyd
Publisher:
Total Pages: 132
Release:
Genre: Automobiles
ISBN: 9781610605809

New from the Nostalgic Treasures series: a comprehensive guide for modelers or would-be modelers. Discover histories and descriptions of some of the more significant collectible groups of kits including AMT's Trophy Series double kits, 1953-62 Corvette kits, Mopar B-body kits, Classic kits, and more. Find out how to get started collecting model cars, what to look for, and the pros and cons of collecting versus building vintage kits. A superb addition to your modeling library.

Japan's Favorite Mon-star

Japan's Favorite Mon-star
Author: Steve Ryfle
Publisher: ECW Press
Total Pages: 376
Release: 1998
Genre: Godzilla (Fictitious character)
ISBN: 1550223488

Bigger, badder, and more durable than Hollywood's greatest action heroes, Godzilla emerged from the mushroom cloud of an H-bomb test in 1954 to trample Tokyo. More than 40 years later, he reigns as the undisputed monarch of movie monsters, with legions of fans spanning several generations and countless international boundaries.

Eiji Tsuburaya: Master of Monsters

Eiji Tsuburaya: Master of Monsters
Author: August Ragone
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2007-11
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780811860789

Behind-the-scenes hero to anyone who's thrilled by giant monsters duking it out over Tokyo, Eiji Tsuburaya was the visual effects mastermind behind Godzilla, Ultraman, and numerous Japanese science fiction movies and TV showsbeloved around the world. The first book on this legendary film figure in English, this highly visual biography details his fascinating life and career, featuring hundreds of film stills, posters, concept art, and delightful on-set photos of Tsuburaya prompting monsters to crush landmark buildings. A must-have for fans, this towering tribute also features profiles of Tsuburaya's film collaborators, details on his key films and shows (most available on DVD), and features on the enduring popularity of the characters he helped create.

The Bonsai Kit

The Bonsai Kit
Author: Perseus
Publisher: Running Press
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2001-08-23
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 9780762410422

"This kit is a splendid introduction to the ancient art of growing mature, reduced-scale trees in small spaces. An engrossing horticultural project sure to captivate any level of gardening enthusiast,"

Mac mini Hacks and Mods For Dummies

Mac mini Hacks and Mods For Dummies
Author: John Rizzo
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 388
Release: 2006-01-13
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0470006919

Starting at $499, the diminutive Mac mini-2.5 inches tall, 6.5 inches wide, and 2.9 pounds-is expected to become Apple's bestselling computer, with projected shipments of 100,000 units a month This book offers several projects-some easy, some more challenging-to help people tweak, modify, and transform a Mac mini Modest modifications include creating a Mac mini home theater, an appliance controller, and a travel kit; other more complex (but very cool!) mods require wielding a soldering iron Offers detailed, illustrated step-by-step instructions-including how to open the Mac mini, keep track of pieces, and avoid damage-that enable even novice tinkerers to complete the projects

Japanese Design

Japanese Design
Author: Sarah Lonsdale
Publisher: Carlton Publishing Group
Total Pages: 268
Release: 2001
Genre: Art
ISBN:

This timely collection of the best of madern Japan is an authoritative introduction to the country's contemporary design, and the histories behind them.

Small Wonders - Life Portrait in Miniature

Small Wonders - Life Portrait in Miniature
Author: Tatsuya Tanaka
Publisher: Nippan Editions
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017-06
Genre: Miniature craft
ISBN: 9784865050776

Tatsuya Tanaka, the photographer behind "Miniature Calendar," creates scenes with everyday objects and tiny figures.