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Skin Tones in Oil: 10 Step by Step Guides from Old Masters    by Rachel Shirley
Price: $5.49 USD. 34080 words. Language: English. Published on June 17, 2013. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Art - how to.

An oil painting guidebook outlining 10 step-by-step demos on completing figure paintings in oil taken from old masters. Each demo comprises on average 28 images in progress and instructions. Artists featured are Da Vinci, Titian, Caravaggio, Michelangelo, Botticelli, Gauguin, Ingres, Courbet, Rubens and Cezanne. Techniques explored include sfumato, sgraffito, cangiante and scumbling.
Poussin's Humour    by Tony Green
Price: $8.00 USD. 73250 words. Language: English. Published by Amolibros  on June 3, 2013. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Art history.

This book hopes it will pose some critical questions of method for the study of the arts. These essays reveal a Nicolas Poussin that has rarely been noticed before. Is that because he has been so honoured as a great classical master – serious painter of serious histories and neo-stoic philosopher – that almost nobody has noticed his humour, or wit.
Filmmaking, the Hard Way    by Josh Folan
Price: $5.99 USD. 38850 words. Language: English. Published on May 26, 2013. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Performing arts.

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A cynical case study of the feature film production of All God’s Creatures written by multi-hyphenate writer/producer/director/actor Josh Folan, "Filmmaking, the Hard Way" puts low budget filmmaking under the microscope by analyzing the process of making a film from top to bottom with an honesty and transparency rarely found in writings of its kind.
Spoken For: The Art and Glory of Bespoke    by Ravis Custom Tailors
Price: $9.99 USD. 80910 words. Language: English. Published on May 25, 2013. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Applied arts.

A Comprehensive Look at the World of Tailoring and Rediscovering Your Personal Style. Written by a Custom Tailor in business for 30 years, this book shares insights into how to dress well and what to think of when considering your wardrobe. A must read for those you like to Look Good.
How To Use GoPro Hero 3 Cameras: The Adventure Sports Edition    by Jordan Hetrick
Price: $9.99 USD. 29550 words. Language: English. Published on May 20, 2013. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Photography - how to.

This is the perfect guide book for Adventure Sports enthusiasts who want to learn how to use their GoPro Hero 3 cameras to get great videos and photos. With more than 100+ images, this book provides clear, step-by-step lessons to get you out there using your Hero 3 to document your adventures. Written for the Black, Silver and White Editions.
The Tao of Cob: How a Kansas Grandmother Built Her Own Natural House in the Woods    by Dorethy Hancock
Price: $2.99 USD. 43400 words. Language: English. Published on May 18, 2013. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Architecture.

The Tao of Cob is a how-to book on earthen-house building, written as a memoir in Dorethy's pithy, homespun philosophical voice.
Carpenter. Suspense, Schock, Terror    by Frank Schnelle
Price: $3.85 USD. 52730 words. Language: German. Published on May 17, 2013. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Performing arts.

John Carpenter schuf Klassiker wie “Halloween”, “Die Klapperschlange” und “Das Ding aus einer anderen Welt”. Danach folgte eine Achterbahnkarriere zwischen Independent-Horror und Big-Budget-Flops. Frank Schnelle erweitert hier seine Print-Monografie über Hollywoods “Prince of Darkness” um ein ausführliches Karriere-Interview und diverse neue Texte, die Carpenters gesamtes Schaffen würdigen.
A magyar művészet a XIX. és a XX. Században    by Kampis Antal
Price: $2.49 USD. 28240 words. Language: Hungarian. Agented by Publio Kiadó  on May 14, 2013. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Architecture.

Az olvasóhoz: a mű bizonyos ideológiai, politikai jellemzéseit illik fenntartással kezelni, hiszen jóval a rendszerváltás előtt készült, amikor még kötelező ideológiai iránymutatás volt.
Turquoise Stone of Heaven    by Robert Beauford
Price: $5.99 USD. 21440 words. Language: English. Published on May 13, 2013. Nonfiction » Science and Nature » Geology.

This book offers an in-depth look at the geology and cultural history of one of humanity’s oldest and most beautiful gemstones, by an author with twenty years of experience as a jeweler, gem and mineral retailer, and research scientist.
Building Your Own Home - Tips, Techniques and Thoughts for the Owner-Builder    by Carl A Harte
Price: $4.99 USD. 85260 words. Language: English. Published on May 11, 2013. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Architecture.

A detailed, valuable resource for building an energy efficient, comfortable and “sustainable” home. Contains 23 chapters with more than 60 photos & diagrams. Some topics: Insulation, design & proportion, size & layout, construction methods, Passive Solar Design, rainwater harvesting, plumbing, sustainable heating, cooling, hot water, cooking, alternative energy, adobe, steel.