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Humorous Stories and Sketches
Автор: Twain Жанр: Dover Publications Издательство: Dover Publications Год: 1996 Страниц: 80 Дата загрузки: 14 апреля 20091997-12-16
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Eight entertaining tales, including the celebrated classic «The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County,» «Fenimore Cooper's Literary Offenses,» Twain's hilarious savaging of that author's style; as well as «Journalism in Tennessee,» «About Barbers,» «The Stolen White Elephant,» «A Literary Nightmare,» «How to Tell a Story,» and more.
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Автор: Twain Жанр: Dover Publications Издательство: Dover Publications Год: 2008 Страниц: 192 Дата загрузки: 15 июля 20092011-04-15
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This childhood classic relates a small-town boy's pranks and escapades with timeless humor and wisdom. In addition to his everyday stunts (searching for buried treasure, trying to impress the adored Becky Thatcher), Tom experiences a dramatic turn of events when he witnesses a murder, runs away, and returns to attend his own funeral and testify in court.
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Around the World in Eighty Days
Автор: Vern Жанр: Dover Publications Издательство: Dover Publications Год: 2008 Страниц: 160 Дата загрузки: 26 марта 20112010-05-06
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The eccentric English gentleman Phileas Fogg accepts a challenge to circle the globe in no more than 80 days — an incredible feat for the Victorian age. Exotic locales, seemingly insurmountable obstacles, and comic relief (chiefly supplied by Fogg's loyal valet, Passepartout) provide a fantastic blend of adventure, entertainment, and suspense.
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Easy Russian Phrase Book: Over 700 Phrases for Everyday Use
Автор: Levchin Sergey Жанр: Dover Publications Издательство: Dover Publications Год: 2013 Страниц: 128 Дата загрузки: 21 июля 20142015-05-22
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More than 700 basic words, phrases, and sentences cover everything from asking directions to ordering dinner. This new edition of Dover's inexpensive quick reference and study guide is completely up to date, featuring contemporary terms for telecommunications, idioms, and slang. Contents are arranged for swift access to common situations, and a phonetic pronunciation guide accompanies each phrase.
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1100 Decoratives french ironwork designs
Жанр: Dover Publications Издательство: Dover Publications Год: 2008 Страниц: 96 Дата загрузки: 15 апреля 20122013-08-23
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Vanity Fair 100 Years showcases a century of personality and power, art and commerce, crisis and culture--both highbrow and low. In the sumptuous 384-page coffee table book, the editors of Vanity Fair have created the definitive history of the most talked-about magazine of our day. From its Invaluable source of information for art historians, craftspeople, dealers, collectors, and preservationists includes hundreds of finely detailed illustrations of garden seats, candelabras, moldings, gates, balcony grilles, vases, crosses, funerary ornaments and monuments, finials, doorknobs and many other ornamental features. A rich source of inspiration and royalty-free graphics, as well, for commercial artists and designers.
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3-D Designs
Жанр: Dover Publications Издательство: Dover Publications Год: 2011 Страниц: 96 Дата загрузки: 15 апреля 20152013-07-24
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An intriguing assortment of 30 complex 3-dimensional designs, this volume will appeal to colorists of all ages. Patterns range from closely interwoven squares, stars, and rectangles with sharp, angular forms, to flowing interlacements of circles, ovals, hearts, and other rounded shapes. The hypnotic images, some of which feature optical illusions, are absolutely fascinating.
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Art Nouveau Stencil Designs in Color
Автор: Charayron Жанр: Dover Publications Издательство: Dover Publications Год: 2011 Страниц: 64 Дата загрузки: 10 октрября 20142014-09-27
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Drawn from a rare French volume, this gallery of delicate multicolor stenciling in the Art Nouveau style is a unique treasury of ideas for designers and decorators. Colorful illustrations showcase panels, friezes, walls, and ceilings, embellished with such natural delights as wild roses and nasturtiums, pears and grapes, seagulls and geese, rabbits and roosters, and children playing.
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Erte Postcards in Full Colo
Автор: Erte Жанр: Dover Publications Издательство: Dover Publications Год: 2011 Страниц: 6 Дата загрузки: 21 октрября 20142013-05-26
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Exquisite masterpieces by the greatest theatrical and fashion illustrator of the 20th century are reproduced in full color in postcard form for mailing. «Harlequin», «Oriental Tale», «Stolen Kisses» and famous designs for Manon, Rigoletto, Legendary Kings, and more feature Erté's chic female temptresses. 24 full-color illustrations on postcard stock. Publisher's Note.
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Erte`s Seven Deadly Sins
Автор: Erte Жанр: Dover Publications Издательство: Dover Publications Год: 2008 Страниц: 48 Дата загрузки: 24 августа 20102010-10-11
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Lush, full-color reproductions of 56 dazzlingly inventive silkscreens reflect the richness of color and sensuous theatricality which have become Erté's trademark. Exquisite visions of «The Seven Deadly Sins», «The Four Emotions», «The Zodiac», «At the Theatre», and more will delight enthusiasts and win new admirers for the legendary designer. Preface. 56 full-color illustrations.
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French Fashion Illustration of the Twenties
Автор: Grafton Жанр: Dover Publications Издательство: Dover Publications Год: 2008 Страниц: 89 Дата загрузки: 22 сентября 20132011-09-30
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Treasury of royalty-free motifs from famed periodical, drawn with wit, flair and charm. Slinky beauties in a variety of gowns, dresses, coats, suits, beachwear, and other stylish outfits. Perfect for graphic projects calling for sophistication and feminine allure.
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Art nouveau design fantasies in full color
Автор: Harbert-Dys Жанр: Dover Publications Издательство: Dover Publications Год: 2008 Страниц: 48 Дата загрузки: 24 августа 20102010-10-11
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Created during the early years of the Art Nouveau movement, these eye-catching motifs reflect the late-19th-century interest in Japanese art, as well as the fresh excitement of a blossoming style that's remained fashionable for well over a century. 66 full-color images feature luxurious patterns and ornaments designed for ceramics, furniture, textiles, walls, and ceilings.
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Art Nouveau Figurative Designs by Mucha
Автор: Mucha Жанр: Dover Publications Издательство: Dover Publications Год: 2008 Страниц: 48 Дата загрузки: 24 августа 20102010-10-11
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Thirty-seven renderings by Ed Sibbett, Jr., of Alphonse Mucha's spectacularly sensuous designs. Art Nouveau nymphs and goddesses, highly designed borders, stars, exotic ornaments. Printed in brown ink to capture lines of originals. 4 plates in color on covers.
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Dragons: A Book of Desigs
Автор: Noble Жанр: Dover Publications Издательство: Dover Publications Год: 2008 Страниц: 32 Дата загрузки: 15 июня 20102010-10-13
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125 black-and-white images based on motifs in a wide array of sources: fairy tale collections, medieval French and Celtic manuscripts, Japanese and Chinese artwork, and more. Smoke-and-fire-breathing dragons, scaly creatures of the sea, powerful beasts endangering the lives of mariners, Celtic dragons with interwoven body parts, and much more.
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Japanese Floral Patterns and Motifs
Автор: Orban-Szontagh Жанр: Dover Publications Издательство: Dover Publications Год: 2008 Страниц: 32 Дата загрузки: 15 июня 20102010-10-13
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Practical archive of 45 royalty-free designs adapted from watercolors, screens, kimonos, Noh drama costumes, wall hangings, more. Wide variety of stripes, allover patterns, nature scenes, grand sprays of flowers and tree branches, other clearly detailed designs suggesting subtle elegance of Japanese art. Introduction. Captions.
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Historic ornament in Full Color
Автор: Racinet Жанр: Dover Publications Издательство: Dover Publications Год: 2008 Страниц: 112 Дата загрузки: 05 июня 20102010-07-23
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2,000 decorative motifs expertly reprinted in full color from a rare 19th-century publication. Adapted from borders, tiles, carved wood panels, and other ornamental sources, the designs include classic Egyptian, Greek, Roman and Etruscan motifs; Chinese, Japanese, Persian and Indian patterns; samples from the Arabic and Byzantine cultures; Celtic, medieval, Renaissance and 18th century European art.
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Art Nouveau Floral Patterns and Stencil Designs
Автор: Verneuil Жанр: Dover Publications Издательство: Dover Publications Год: 2008 Страниц: 80 Дата загрузки: 14 февраля 20102013-08-17
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Magnificent collection of floral patterns and stencil designs, created by one of the movement's finest artists, includes 120 images of graceful garden flowers — foxglove, hollyhocks, columbine, lilies, among others, and 39 stencil designs of blossoming trees, reeds, mushrooms, oak leaves, peacocks, and more.
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Lady Windermere's Fan
Автор: Wilde Жанр: Dover Publications Издательство: Dover Publications Год: 2008 Страниц: 64 Дата загрузки: 10 октрября 20112011-09-27
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This Victorian comedy of manners sparkles with Wilde's trademark repartee, epigrams, and witty dialogue. Arch-moralist Lady Windermere, shattered by the suspicion of her husband’s infidelity, contemplates running off with a roué until her rival illustrates the difference between morality and its appearance. A comic masterpiece, studded with humorous quips and clever paradoxes.
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Basic Drawing
Автор: Priscilla Louis Жанр: Dover Publications Издательство: Dover Publications Год: 2007 Страниц: 128 Дата загрузки: 20 сентября 20122009-07-21
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An all-in-one guide that belongs on every artist's bookshelf, Priscilla's simple, commonsense manual helps build a firm foundation in every aspect of drawing. Beginning with perspective, he progresses to the figure in movement, light and shade, anatomy, drapery, composition, trees and landscape, and outdoor sketching. Black-and-white illustrations throughout.
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200 Illustrations from Gerard's Herbal (+ CD-ROM)
Автор: Gerard John Жанр: Dover Publications Издательство: Dover Publications Год: 2005 Страниц: 48 Дата загрузки: 24 августа 20092007-10-11
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More than 200 beautiful illustrations from the most famous herbal of all time. Includes magnificent renderings of at least 40 herbs as well as many fruits and flowers. Includes index of common names. Dover Electronic Design series: permission-free illustrations and designs for art, craft, business and educational use. Hundreds of designs scanned at 300 dpi and saved in TIFF format; 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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Favorite Father Brown Stories
Автор: Chesterton Жанр: Dover Publications Издательство: Dover Publications Год: 2008 Страниц: 96 Дата загрузки: 15 апреля 20122013-08-23
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Six well-plotted and suspenseful tales by the noted British critic, author and debunker extraordinaire feature the «little cleric from Essex» in «The Blue Cross,» «The Sins of Prince Saradine,» «The Sign of the Broken Sword,» «The Man in the Passage,» «The Perishing of the Pendragons» and «The Salad of Colonel Cray.»
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