The Skillful Huntsman

The Skillful Huntsman
Author: Khang Le
Publisher:
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2005
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780972667685

Documents the creative process of concept design by 3 students from the Art Center College of Design under the guidance of their instructor, Scott Robinson. The concept design includes a host of intriguing places and people, inspired by the Brothers Grimm's tale "The skillfull huntsman". Discussion of ideas and techniques used to create this stunning collection of artwork between Robertson and his students reveal insights on the behind-the-scenes action of concept design.

The Skillful Huntsman

The Skillful Huntsman
Author: Khang Le
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 9780972667647

A tale from the Brothers Grimm provides inspiration for three giftedstudents from the world-renowned Art Center College of Design in Pasadena,California. Khang Le, Mike Yamada, and Felix Yoon were guided by theirinstructor, Scott Robertson, to create original design solutions for theenvironments, characters, props, and vehicles found within The SkillfulHuntsman. The trio's sketches and full-color renderings thoroughly documentthe creative process of concept design, revealing a host of intriguing places- from sci-fi cities to castles - and people - from giants toroyalty. A must for artists, aspiring entertainment designers, comicaficionados, and anyone interested in the creative process, The SkillfulHuntsman offers insight into the mysterious world of theimagination.

India in Pictures

India in Pictures
Author: Lee Engfer
Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books
Total Pages: 88
Release: 2002-06-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780822503712

Text and illustrations present detailed information on the geography, history and government, economy, people, cultural life and society of traditional and modern India.

Form and Fable in American Fiction

Form and Fable in American Fiction
Author: Daniel Hoffman
Publisher: University of Virginia Press
Total Pages: 396
Release: 1994
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 9780813915258

Combining the disciplines of folklore and literary criticism in his perceptive readings of works by Irving, Hawthorne, Melville, and Mark Twain, Daniel Hoffman demonstrates how these authors transformed materials from both high and popular culture, from their European past and their American present, in works that helped to form our national consciousness. In his new preface, Hoffman describes the evolution of his critical method and suggests the book's value for contemporary readers.

American Realism

American Realism
Author: Christopher Smith
Publisher: Greenhaven Press, Incorporated
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2000
Genre: American literature
ISBN:

A collection of essays on realism in American literature.

Fantasy Art Journal

Fantasy Art Journal
Author: Robert Chang
Publisher: Ilex Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012-03-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9781908150516

"Conan's hand fell heavily on her naked shoulder.? 'Stand aside, girl, ' he mumbled. 'Now is the feasting of swords.'" --Xuthal of the Dusk, Robert E. Howard This exquisitely bound A5 journal is the perfect gift for all fans of the fantasy genre. Every spread contains a quote from a classic fantasy novel to inspire writing and sketches, and the notebook includes gridded paper for creating fantastical maps, making it ideal for players of Dungeons & Dragons, Magic the Gathering and other fantasy games. A pocket in the back keeps spells, treasure maps and other inspirational scraps safe.

Concept Design 2

Concept Design 2
Author: Neville Page
Publisher: Titan
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006-05
Genre: Commercial art
ISBN: 9781845762858

Contains over 470 works, from finished pieces to support sketches and roughs, with each piece accompanied by text detailing the design ideas and illustration techniques used. This book takes readers on a journey into the minds of talented and successful concept design professionals.

Yemen-- in Pictures

Yemen-- in Pictures
Author:
Publisher: Lerner Publications
Total Pages: 66
Release: 1993
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780822519119

Describes the topography, history, society, economy, and governmental structure of Yemen.

The Mammoth Book of Merlin

The Mammoth Book of Merlin
Author: Mike Ashley
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 704
Release: 2009-09-24
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1849012539

A superb collection of stories of magic and adventure from the golden age of Arthurian legend by bestselling writers. Enter into the darker realms of the age of the Knights of the Round Table, when magic held sway and Merlin vied with Arthur's heroic new world. Included are: Jane Yolen on Merlin's youth and coming of age; Marion Zimmer Bradley on Nimuë, Merlin's lover and doom; Charles de Lint on Merlin's influence through the centuries; Darrell Schweitzer on the legends of Merlin's birth; plus stories by Tanith Lee, Peter Tremayne, Phyllis Ann Karr, Jennifer Roberson, and many others. There is also a detailed introduction by Mike Ashley on the mystery and magic of Merlin and his world.

Land Art

Land Art
Author: Michael Lailach
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007
Genre: Earthworks (Art)
ISBN: 9783822856130

'Land Art' includes a detailed introduction as well as a timeline of the most important events (political, cultural, scientific, etc.) that took place during the time period. It contains a selection of the most important works of the epoch.