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Posted: November 23rd, 2008, 11:31am CET
Giovanni Civardi "Drawing Portraits: Faces and Figures"
Search Press | 2002-03-01 | ISBN: 1903975093 | 64 pages | PDF | 33,7 MB
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Posted: November 23rd, 2008, 11:13am CET
Henk van Veen, Bernhard Ridderbos "Early Netherlandish Paintings: Rediscovery, Reception, and Research"
Amsterdam University Press | 2005-03-01 | ISBN: 9053566147 | 554 pages | PDF | 13,4 MB
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Posted: November 23rd, 2008, 10:05am CET
Andrew Loomis " Topics in Modelling of Clustered Data"
Viking Adult | 1951-01-01 | ISBN: 0670680907 | 160 pages | Djvu | 10,7 MB
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Posted: November 23rd, 2008, 9:56am CET
Andrew Loomis "Eye of the Painter"
Viking Adult | 1960-01-01 | ISBN: 0670303550 | 144 pages | PDF | 24,3 MB
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Posted: November 23rd, 2008, 9:46am CET
Andrew Loomis " Fun with a Pencil "
Viking Adult | 1939-05-08 | ISBN: 0670332356 | 123 pages | PDF | 10,9 MB
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Posted: November 23rd, 2008, 3:09am CET
Canon Digital Photo Guidebook For Professionals
EOS digital | 2006 | 48 pages | PDF | 7.6 MB
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Posted: November 22nd, 2008, 6:31pm CET
The Graphic Work of M. C. Escher
Ballantine Books, New York | PDF | 95 pages | 27 Mb
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Posted: November 22nd, 2008, 5:22pm CET
Letterhead & Logo Design #6, #7
Rockport | English | 200 & 200 Full Color Pages | PDF | 70 Mb & 7 Mb
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Posted: November 22nd, 2008, 5:09pm CET
Logo, Font and Lettering Bible - Leslie Cabarga
David & Charles PLC | ISBN: 0715316990 | 2004-02-27 | PDF | 244 pages | 84 Mb
This book is a hands-on guide to the entire process of making logos and fonts and even icons, all of which, essentially, start with the ability to draw letterforms. The intent of the book, in fact, is to enable the user to end reliance on "OPF" (other people's fonts) and learn to draw your own custom logos, fonts and lettering! There are many books on the market that simply display collections of logos and fonts, and that give the history of logos and fonts. But Logo, Font & Lettering Bible is unique in that it teaches you how to create logos and fonts from scratch using traditional tools as well as the computer programs Adobe Illustrator and Fontographer (plus a bit about FontLab).
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Posted: November 22nd, 2008, 4:53pm CET
Film Posters Exploitation by Taschen
English | Taschen | 2007 | ISBN: 3822856258 | PDF | 190 pages | 47 Mb
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Posted: November 22nd, 2008, 7:32am CET
Michael Kemper, Guido Rosso, Brian Monnone, "AdvancED Flash Interface Design"
Friendsofed | ISBN: 9781590595558 | 2006 | PDF | 368 pages | 13.3MB
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Posted: November 20th, 2008, 7:14pm CET
Michael Leyton. The Structure of Paintings
Springer | 2006 | ISBN: 9783211357392 | 226 pages | PDF | 5 Mb | rar | RS.com
The book apply new foundations to several disciplines: human and computer vision, robotics, software engineering, musical composition, architecture, painting, linguistics, mechanical engineering, computer-aided design and modern physics. This is the first book whose purpose is to give a systematic elaboration of the laws of artistic composition.
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Posted: November 20th, 2008, 6:08pm CET
A. Ray Stephens, William M. Holmes. Historical Atlas of Texas
University of Oklahoma Press | 1990 | ISBN: 0806123079 | 132 pages | chm | 10 Mb | rar | RS.com
The practical and informative "Historical Atlas of Texas" is an enjoyable resource for the study of the time-line for exploration, colonization, and development of Texas
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Posted: November 20th, 2008, 1:07pm CET
Drawing the Human Head (Practical Art Books)
160 pages | Publisher:Watson-Guptill (February 1, 1989) | English | ISBN: 0823013766 | PDF | 28 MB
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Posted: November 20th, 2008, 7:52am CET
Margot Lovejoy "Digital Currents: Art in the Electronic Age"
Routledge | 2004-05-10 | ISBN: 0415307813 | 304 pages | PDF | 19,6 MB
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Posted: November 19th, 2008, 11:04pm CET
Digital Photogrammetry: A Practical Course by Wilfried Linder
Publisher: Springer; 2nd edition (March 8, 2006) | ISBN-10: 3540291520 | PDF | 10 Mb | 214 pages
The second edition is an "all-in-one" combination of basic theory and practical exercises with software and data included on a CD-ROM. Potential readers/users are students of Photogrammetry, Geodesy, Geography and other sciences, but also all who are interested in this topic. No prior knowledge is necessary, except the handling of standard PCs. Theory is presented true to the motto "as little as possible, but as much as necessary".
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Posted: November 19th, 2008, 10:45pm CET
Geometry for Computer Graphics: Formulae, Examples and Proofs by John Vince
Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (November 19, 2004) | ISBN-10: 1852338342 | PDF | 4 Mb | 342 pages
Geometry is the cornerstone of computer graphics and computer animation, and provides the framework and tools for solving problems in two and three dimensions. This may be in the form of describing simple shapes such as a circle, ellipse, or parabola, or complex problems such as rotating 3D objects about an arbitrary axis.
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Posted: November 19th, 2008, 7:32pm CET
Muybridge Eadweard. The Human Figure in Motion
London 1907 | ISBN no | 146 pages | PDF | 14 MB
The book of the beginning of the last century about a photo, examples of photographing of the person in movement are described and resulted
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Posted: November 19th, 2008, 3:48pm CET
Wibke Weber “Kompendium Informationsdesign"
Springer | 2007-11 | ISBN: 3540698175 | 556 pages | PDF | 17,4 MB
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Posted: November 19th, 2008, 2:04pm CET
Van Gogh: Masters of world painting Publisher: Aurora Art Publishers | Pages: 65 | Date: 1974 | ISBN: B0007AITFG | DJVU | 5 MB
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Posted: November 19th, 2008, 10:49am CET
Patrick Marchand, O. Thomas Holland " Graphics and GUIs with MATLAB, 3 Ed."
Chapman & Hall/CRC | 2002-11-25 | ISBN: 1584883200 | 536 pages | PDF | 10 MB
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Posted: November 18th, 2008, 11:34pm CET
Real World Adobe Illustrator CS3 (Real World)
584 pages | Publisher: Peachpit Press; 2nd edition (August 5, 2007) | English | ISBN: 0321496213| PDF | 38 MB
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Posted: November 18th, 2008, 10:45pm CET
George Khoury, John Romita Jr., Eric Nolen-Weathington, "Modern Masters Volume 18: John Romita Jr."
TwoMorrows Publishing | ISBN: 1893905950 | July 16, 2008 | 128 pages | CBZ | 61MB
Over the past thirty years, no other artist has had a more profound impact on the entire Marvel Comics franchise than John Romita, Jr. From teenage prodigy to full blown superstar illustrator, his impeccable storytelling and hardcore professionalism have made him a fan favorite. His gritty visuals and powerful tenacity for illustrating action have graced the pages of Amazing Spider-Man, Uncanny X-Men, Daredevil, and most of the company's other top-tier books over the course of his career. Like his father before him, nothing can stop this Modern Master from striving for the artistic perfection that makes the name Romita one of true royalty in the comics industry. This new book presents a career-spanning interview and discussion of JRJR s creative process, complete with both rare and unseen art, including an enormous gallery of commissioned work by one of the Modern Masters of comics! By George Khoury and Eric Nolen-Weathington.
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Posted: November 18th, 2008, 10:33pm CET
Eric Nolen-Weathington, Tom Field, Lee Weeks, "Modern Masters Volume 17: Lee Weeks"
TwoMorrows Publishing | ISBN: 1893905942 | May 14, 2008 | 128 pages | CBZ | 55MB
Lee Weeks is the consummate storyteller. Over the course of his twenty-five-year-plus career, he has proven this again and again. His ability to create dynamic, interesting layouts, plus his strong draftsmanship, and wonderful sense of lighting made his runs on Daredevil, Captain America, Spider-Man: Death and Destiny (which he also wrote) and The Incredible Hulk fan favorites, and his artwork for Batman Chronicles: The Gauntlet is among the most finely crafted in the character s history. Join us as we go behind the scenes and explore the work of a Modern Master: Lee Weeks! This 128-page book features an exhaustive look into Week s career and creative process, with a career-spanning interview with tons of art, including many rare and unpublished pieces, and a huge gallery of stunning artwork by this true Modern Master! By Tom Field and Eric Nolen-Weathington.
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Posted: November 18th, 2008, 10:25pm CET
Eric Nolen-Weathington, Mike Allred, "Modern Masters Volume 16: Mike Allred"
TwoMorrows Publishing | ISBN: 1893905861 | February 13, 2008 | 120 pages | CBZ | 48MB
A few short years into his blossoming career, Mike Allred struck just the right chord when he introduced his hip, Pop-inspired creation Madman! The series won the Harvey Award for Best New Series, and from there Allred was well on his way, going on to create The Atomics and the critically acclaimed Red Rocket 7, as well as illustrate the fan-favorite X-Force/X-Statix series for Marvel Comics. So pull on your go-go boots and do the watusi it's time to explore the weird and wonderfully way-out worlds of Mike Allred! This 120-page book features a profusely-illustrated career-encompassing interview with Allred, and a full color section spotlighting the exquisite coloring of Mike's wife and partner, the award-winning Laura Allred! Plus, there s a lengthy art gallery and tons of rare and unpublished art by a true Modern Master: Mike Allred!
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Posted: November 18th, 2008, 10:02pm CET
Mark Schultz, Fred Perry, Eric Nolen-Weathington, "Modern Masters Volume 15: Mark Schultz"
TwoMorrows Publishing | ISBN: 1893905853 | December 12, 2007 | 128 pages | CBZ | 56MB
The mid-'80s was the age of independent comics. It was also the age of the dinosaur, thanks to Mark Schultz and Xenozoic Tales! Evocative of the master illustrators of the early 1900s, but with a decidedly modern flair, Schultz's artwork stood out like a beacon from the fare of the day. And it still does Xenozoic Tales even spawned the Cadillacs & Dinosaurs cartoon and toy line. Schultz has also written various Superman, Aliens, and Predator comics, as well as a novel featuring DC's Flash, and is currently writing the Prince Valiant newspaper strip. But his drawing alone including his exquisite Conan book illustrations makes him a true Modern Master! Modern Masters Vol. 15: Mark Schultz takes an exhaustive look into Schultz s career and creative process. This 128-page book features a career-spanning interview with tons of art, including many rare and unpublished pieces, as part of a huge gallery of stunning artwork by this true Modern Master!
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Posted: November 18th, 2008, 9:45pm CET
Eric Nolen-Weathington, Frank Choб "Modern Masters Volume 14: Frank Cho"
TwoMorrows Publishing | October 17, 2007 | ISBN: 1893905845 | 120 pages | CBZ | 49MB
Monkeys! Dinosaurs! Beautiful women! These are the things Frank Cho loves to draw... especially beautiful women! Luckily for his fans, he excels at it. In 1997, the writer and artist introduced Liberty Meadows to the world, which quickly gathered a dedicated following. The winner of many prestigious awards - including The National Cartoonist Society Award and the Charles Schulz Award - Frank Cho ranks as one of Marvel Comics' top current artists, and his work on Liberty Meadows, Shanna the She-Devil, Spider-Man, and The Mighty Avengers, among others, is simply irresistible. Now, learn about the man behind the monkey in Modern Masters Vol. 14: Frank Cho, as Eric Nolen-Weathington takes an extensive look into Cho's career and creative proces. The 120-page book features a career-spanning interview with tons of art, including many rare and unpublished pieces, a large gallery, and an 8-page color section on this true Modern Master: Frank Cho!
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Posted: November 18th, 2008, 9:32pm CET
Eric Nolen-Weathington, Jerry Ordway, "Modern Masters Volume 13: Jerry Ordway"
TwoMorrows Publishing | ISBN: 1893905799 | October 17, 2007 | 120 pages | CBZ | 56MB
In this volume of the Modern Masters series, Ordway's life and career are spotlighted as he discusses the work that's made him a fan-favorite, complete with an extensive art gallery. Also presented is a lavish color section, featuring more remarkable Ordway illustrations. One look at this volume, and you'll see that Jerry Ordway is a true Modern Master!
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Posted: November 18th, 2008, 9:18pm CET
Eric Nolen-Weathington, Michael Golden, "Modern Masters Volume 12: Michael Golden"
TwoMorrows Publishing | ISBN: 1893905748 | October 3, 2007 | 120 pages | CBZ | 49MB
Simply put, Michael Golden is one of the most respected and influential artists working in the comic book industry today. From "Bucky O'Hare" and Dr. Strange to his groundbreaking work for The 'Nam, he has shown the ability to adapt his unique style to any genre, with amazing results. Penciler, inker, colorist, writer - Michael Golden is the complete artist, and during his career has served as Art Director for Marvel Comics and Editor for DC Comics. Now, this first-ever look at the artist's life and career presents a cornucopia of rare and unseen art from Golden's files, as well as a career-spanning interview, and a deluxe color gallery of some of his finest work. It's the essential look at a true modern master - Michael Golden.
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Posted: November 18th, 2008, 9:12pm CET
Eric Nolen-Weathington, Christopher Irving, Charles Vess, "Modern Masters Volume 11: Charles Vess"
TwoMorrows Publishing | ISBN: 1893905691 | February 28, 2007 | 120 pages | CBZ | 53MB
Whether with his book illustrations, paintings or comic book stories, Vess' work has enchanted readers for years. The winner of two World Fantasy Awards and two Eisner Awards, Charles Vess has proven himself to be one of the greatest fantasy artists of our time. Chris Irving and Eric Nolen-Weathington are proud to present an in-depth look into Vess' career and creative process in this latest volume of the Modern Masters series. This 120-page book features a career-spanning interview with tons of art, including many rare and unpublished pieces, a large gallery and an 8-page color section on this true Modern Master!
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Posted: November 18th, 2008, 9:10pm CET
George Khoury, Eric Nolen-Weathington, Kevin Maguire, "Modern Masters Volume 10: Kevin Maguire"
TwoMorrows Publishing | ISBN: 1893905667 | February 7, 2007 | 128 pages | CBZ | 60MB
In 1987, a year after Watchmen and Dark Knight Returns turned comics grim and gritty, artist Kevin Maguire proved that comics could still be fun, with the release of the "all-new" Justice League. His style was the perfect match for the humorous dialogue and character-driven stories, and the unlikely series quickly developed a large following. But the glue that held the series together was Maguire's ability to convey emotion on the page. The Justice League, Captain America, the X-Men, the Defenders... they are all actors on Maguire's stage, and he directs them with the ability of a true Modern Master. This new volume in the Modern Masters series features a career-spanning interview and tons of artwork, including a large gallery section featuring many rare and unpublished sketches and finished pieces.
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Posted: November 18th, 2008, 8:44pm CET
Eric Nolen-Weathington, Mike Wieringo, "Modern Masters Volume 9: Mike Wieringo"
TwoMorrows Publishing | ISBN: 1893905659 | October 18, 2006 | 120 pages | CBZ | 53MB
The next volume of the Modern Masters series looks at the life and work of one of today's top comic-book artists, Mike Wieringo. Wieringo hit the comic book industry running, armed with a fresh, unique style all his own. Merging elements of manga with the power of the Marvel comics of his youth, he quickly became a fan-favorite. His work featuring Robin and Superman, Spider-Man and the X-Men - not to mention the creator-owned world of Tellos - has cemented him as one of the top artists in the business. And his recent run on Fantastic Four ranks among the best in the title's long and prestigious history. Now Todd Dezago and Eric Nolen-Weathington give you an inside look at the artist's life and career! This 120-page volume presents his most comprehensive, career-spanning interview to date, and is jam-packed with tons of rare and unpublished artwork, including an eight-page full color gallery. It's the ultimate look at the work of a true Modern Master: Mike Wieringo!
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Posted: November 18th, 2008, 8:42pm CET
Walter Simonson, Roger Ash, Eric Nolen-Weathington, "Modern Masters Volume 8: Walter Simonson"
TwoMorrows Publishing | ISBN: 1893905640 | July 19, 2006 | 128 pages | CBZ | 63MB
Out of the back pages of Detective Comics came the surprise hit of 1973, “Manhunter,” and its illustrator, Walter Simonson. The series garnered awards and accolades, and the artist quickly became a star sensation. Ten years later he cemented his name among the legends of the comic book field with his epic saga, Thor. From Fantastic Four and X-Factor, to Battlestar Galactica and Star Wars, to Conan and Elric, Simonson can handle any genre with ease, and his stylized, dynamic artwork is an influence on many of today’s top artists. This, along with a grand sense of adventure and powerful storytelling, makes Walter Simonson the subject of the next volume in the Modern Masters series! This 128-page trade paperback looks at his life and work, and features an extensive, career-spanning interview lavishly illustrated with rare and unpublished art from his files! Plus, it features an enormous sketchbook section with some of the most amazing illustrations Walter has ever produced. One look and you’ll agree—Walter Simonson is a true Modern Master!
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Posted: November 18th, 2008, 8:40pm CET
Eric Nolen-Weathington, Jon B. Cooke, "Modern Masters, Vol. 7: John Byrne"
TwoMorrows Publishing | ISBN: 189390556X | April 19, 2006 | 128 pages | CBZ | 58MB
The next volume of the Modern Masters series celebrates the life and work of one of today’s top artists, John Byrne! From the death of Phoenix to the rebirth of Superman, Byrne is one of the most influential comic book artists working in the business. On the X-Men, he penciled the greatest stories in the history of the title and helped propel the X-Men to their current household-name status. His work as writer and artist of Fantastic Four returned the group to prominence within the Marvel Universe. And his reboot of the Superman mythology brought national attention to the comic book industry. Modern Masters Volume 7: John Byrne features an extensive, career-spanning interview lavishly illustrated with rare and unpublished art, as well as a large sketchbook section. Experience this look at his incredible body of work on such titles as Captain America, Alpha Flight, She-Hulk, Superman/Batman: Generations, and his creator-owned Next Men, and it’s easy to see that John Byrne deserves the title Modern Master.
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Posted: November 18th, 2008, 8:37pm CET
Eric Nolen-Weathington, George Khoury, "Modern Masters, Vol. 6: Arthur Adams"
TwoMorrows Publishing | ISBN: 1893905543 | February 15, 2006 | 128 pages | CBZ | 60MB
This volume of the Modern Masters series looks at the life and work of one of today’s top comic-book artists, Arthur Adams! Arthur burst onto the comic book scene with the widely acclaimed Longshot mini-series in 1985 and has remained a star in the field ever since. His unique style has earned him both the Russ Manning Award and the Eisner Award, as well as a legion of fans. From super-heroes such as the X-Men, Fantastic Four, and The Authority, to pop culture icons including Godzilla, the Creature from the Black Lagoon, and even Gumby, Adams’ range of work only adds to his appeal. But it is his energetic cartooning combined with his painstaking attention to fine detail that truly amazes his fans and peers alike. Modern Masters Volume 6: Arthur Adams features an extensive, career-spanning interview lavishly illustrated with rare and unpublished art, as well as a large sketchbook section. One look and you’ll agree - Arthur Adams is truly a Modern Master!
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Posted: November 18th, 2008, 8:30pm CET
Eric Nolen-Weathington, Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, "Modern Masters, Vol. 5: Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez"
TwoMorrows Publishing | ISBN: 1893905446 | June 15, 2005 | 128 pages | CBZ | 54MB
This volume of the Modern Masters series looks at the life and work of one of today's top comic-book artists, Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. Ask any comic book artist who the best draftsman in the business is, and you'll come up with one answer: Garcia-Lopez. A master of anatomy, composition, and storytelling, he not only astounds his readers, but his peers as well. He is also one of the most visible artists in the industry, as his illustrations can be seen on toy packaging, in DC's "Got Milk?" advertisements, and even on jars of peanut butter. But it's his work on DC's Big Three (Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman) that earned Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez the title of Modern Master.
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Posted: November 18th, 2008, 7:55pm CET
Eric Nolen-Weathington, "Modern Masters Vol. 4: Kevin Nowlan"
TwoMorrows Publishing | ISBN: 1893905381 | November 1, 2004 | 120 pages | CBZ | 52MB
The Modern Masters series continues its look into the lives and work of today's top comic-book artists, this time spotlighting Kevin Nowlan. Cover artist, penciler, inker, letterer, colorist-even writer-he has done it all, and done it masterfully. Kevin's work on comic-book icons Batman and Superman ranks among the best in those characters' rich histories. His humorous "Jack B. Quick" feature - co-created with industry legend, Alan Moore - not only allowed him to explore his Mid-Western roots, but also won him an Eisner Award along the way. This volume features an in-depth interview with Nowlan, fully illustrated with rare and never-before published artwork, as well as a gallery section of sketches and finished pieces.
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Posted: November 18th, 2008, 7:38pm CET
Eric Nolen-Weathington, Bruce Timm, "Modern Masters Volume 3: Bruce Timm"
TwoMorrows Publishing | ISBN: 1893905306 | June 1, 2004 | 128 pages | CBZ | 55MB
This third volume in the new Modern Masters series spotlights the artist Bruce Timm's career, with his most comprehensive interview to date, discussing his influences, how his style evolved, and what it takes to succeed in both comics and animation. It also showcases page after page of rare and unseen artwork, including a gallery of his best commissioned work, as well as behind the scenes animation concepts! Often imitated but never equaled, he blends the cartoony and the realistic in such a way that is undeniably appealing, and this book is the ultimate look at the work of a true Modern Master: Bruce Timm!
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Posted: November 18th, 2008, 6:56pm CET
Eric Nolen-Weathington, George Perez, "Modern Masters Volume 2: George Perez"
TwoMorrows Publishing | ISBN: 189390525X | September 3, 2003 | CBZ (Scanned JPGs) | 60MB
Modern Masters Volume 2: George Perez contains page after page of rare and unseen artwork, illustrating a comprehensive interview with Perez on his stellar career. This second volume in the new Modern Masters series delves into the artist's life, as Perez discusses his Puerto Rican upbringing, how he broke into the comics field, and the attention to detail that has made him one of comics' top talents.
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Posted: November 17th, 2008, 5:40pm CET
Radu Vero,"Airbrush: The Complete Studio Handbook (Practical Art Books)"
Watson-Guptill | ISBN: 0823001695 | September 1, 1997 | 192 pages | PDF | 70.7MB
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Posted: November 16th, 2008, 5:52pm CET
Photoshop CS3 for dummiesISBN: 0470111933 | PDF | 720 pages | English | 12MB | RS.com
Photoshop CS3 is a powerhouse, and here's the fast and easy way to get up to speed on all the coolest features. This friendly guide helps you get images into Photoshop — and then turn them into dazzling works of art. You'll see how to work in the right file formats, master the Brushes palette, get creative with filters, convert color to grayscale, and more!
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Posted: November 15th, 2008, 8:37pm CET
Аэрография для художников
ISBN 5170082711, 5896240678, 5271024709 | edition 2001 | DJVU | 484 pages | 4,71 mb
В книге рассказывается о живописи аэрографом, дается его описание, информация о материалах и принадлежностях, необходимых для работы этим инструментом из арсенала художника. Здесь читатель найдет также сведения об основах живописи, перспективе, светотени, пропорциях, цветовой гармонии, контрасте.
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Posted: November 15th, 2008, 4:55pm CET
Daniel Gray, "Creating Striking Graphics with Maya and Photoshop"
Sybex | ISBN: 0782142745 | June 15, 2004 | 256 pages | PDF | 22.4MB
Add Another Dimension to Your Portfolio—And Move to the Top of Your Craft
Professional artists who strive to bring a new look to their illustrations are using Alias' premier 3D software in tandem with Adobe's prominent digital imaging program to create cutting-edge graphics. Now, with Maya 6, this remarkable combo is even better integrated than before.Creating Striking Graphics with Maya and Photoshop—brought to you from Maya Press, a publishing partnership between Sybex and Alias—is a dazzling introduction to the vibrant world of 3D and Maya. Graphics wiz Daniel Gray, with help from an elite group of pros, will inspire you to incorporate 3D into your graphics and think more artistically when approaching your creations. And if you're already familiar with Maya, you'll learn how Maya 6 makes it even easier to work between both applications.
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Posted: November 15th, 2008, 6:10am CET
Mark Sawicki, "Filming the Fantastic: A Guide to Visual Effects Cinematography"
Focal Press | ISBN: 0240809157 | June 1, 2007 | 312 pages | PDF | 35.3MB
Don't waste valuable time and budget fixing your footage in post! Shoot the effects you want effectively and creatively the first time. This full-color step-by step guide to visual effects cinematography empowers you to plan out and execute visual effects shots on a budget, without falling into the common pitfall of using high-end computer graphics to "fix it in post." Learn how to effectively photograph foreground miniatures, matte paintings, green screen set ups, miniatures, crowd replication, explosions, and so much more to create elements that will composite together flawlessly. Filming the Fantastic focuses on the art and craft of visual effects using real case scenarios from a visual effects cameraman. These lessons from the front line will give you ideas and insight so you can translate your skills into any situation, no matter what camera or software package you are using and no matter if you are using film or digital technology. Learn how to film your fantastic visual effects with this book!
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Posted: November 15th, 2008, 12:31am CET
Marquetry: How to Make Pictures and Patterns in Wood Veneers
Stackpole Books (February 1998) | PDF | 80 pages | English | ISBN: 0811728501 | 11.3mb
Marquetry: How to Make Pictures and Patterns in Wood Veneers/by David Hume (Author).full-color photos throughout drawings 7 x 10 Easy-to-follow instructions for mastering the art Detailed, color photographs demonstrate each step Marquetry, the method used to create pictures from wood veneers.
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Posted: November 14th, 2008, 7:36pm CET
Vladimir Geroimenko, Chaomei Chen “Visualizing Information Using SVG and X3D"
Springer | 2005-01-04 | ISBN: 1852337907 | 340 pages | PDF | 2 MB
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Posted: November 14th, 2008, 1:53pm CET
Design Dictionary: Perspectives on Design Terminology by Michael Erlhoff, Timothy Marshall, L. Bruce, S. Lindberg
Publisher: Birkhдuser Basel; 1 edition (January 28, 2008) | ISBN: 3764377399 | PDF | 4 Mb | 472 pages
This dictionary provides a stimulating and categorical foundation for a serious international discourse on design. It is a handbook for everyone concerned with design in career or education, who is interested in it, enjoys it, and wishes to understand it.
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Posted: November 13th, 2008, 4:07pm CET
Mastering AutoCAD Civil 3D 2009
Sybex; Pap/Onl edition (September 22, 2008) | PDF | 864 pages | English | ISBN: 0470373156 | 16.4mb
Mastering AutoCAD Civil 3D 2009/by James P.E. Wedding (Author), Dana Probert (Author).If you already possess some background in Civil 3D but want to broaden your understanding of this popular civil engineering software, Mastering AutoCAD Civil 3D 2009 will provide you with detailed coverage of advanced topics like surveying, LandXML and LDT Project Transfer, cross-sections, pipe networks, visualization, project management, and data shortcuts.
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Posted: November 13th, 2008, 7:03am CET
Don Seegmiller “Advanced Painter Techniques"
Sybex | 2008-09-02 | ISBN: 0470284935 | 304 pages | PDF | 17,7 MB
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Posted: November 12th, 2008, 5:31pm CET
Mindy Fenske. Tattoos in American Visual Culture
Palgrave Macmillan | 2007-11 | ISBN 0230600271 | 214 Pages | PDF | 6 Mb | rar | RS.com
This book takes a close look at images of tattooed bodies in live performance, advertising, and photography
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Posted: November 12th, 2008, 4:54pm CET
Before & After #0669 Callout ideas
English | 26 pages | 7.3 Mb | PDF
Short quotes pulled from the text are fundamental storytelling tools...
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Posted: November 12th, 2008, 2:29pm CET
Digital Photography Top 100 Simplifies Tips & Tricks, Second Edition
ISBN: 0764596160 | 2005 by Wiley Publishing | 223 pages | PDF | 27 MB
Digital Photography: Top 100 Simplified® Tips & Tricks, Second Edition, includes 100 tasks that reveal cool secrets, teach time-saving tricks, and explain great tips guaranteed to make you more productive with digital photography. The easy-to-use layout lets you work through all the tasks from beginning to end or jump in at random.
Who Is This Book For?
You already know the basics of digital photography. Now you would like to go beyond the basics, with shortcuts, tricks, and tips that enable you to work smarter and faster. And because you learn more easily when someone shows you how, this is the book for you.
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Posted: November 12th, 2008, 1:49pm CET
Ян Чихольд "Облик книги" издательство «Книга» | 1980 | 242стр.| PDF | 706 kb
Ян Чихольд разработал оформление изданий "Пингвин - букс" и многих других английских и швейцарских книг. Написал более 50 книг посвященных шрифту, типографскому искусству и т.д. Награждён золотой медалью Американского института графических искусств, лауреат премии Гутенберга. «Облик книги» — была переведена и издана в 1980 году в издательстве «Книга». Эта библиографическая редкость — на сегодняшний день главный на русском языке источник знаний и вдохновений в области классической типографики…
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Posted: November 12th, 2008, 1:15pm CET
Photoshop CS3: Top 100 Simplified Tips and Tricks
ISBN: 9780470144763 | Wiley Publishing 2007 | 258 pages | PDF (OCR) | 33 MB
Photoshop CS3: Top 100 Simplified Tips & Tricks includes 100 tasks that reveal cool secrets, teach timesaving tricks, and explain great tips guaranteed to make you more productive with Photoshop CS3. The easy-to-use layout lets you work through all the tasks from beginning to end or jump in at random. Who is this book for? You already know Photoshop basics. Now you would like to go beyond, with shortcuts, tricks, and tips that let you work smarter and faster. And because you learn more easily when someone shows you how, this is the book for you.
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Posted: November 11th, 2008, 7:20pm CET
Befor & After #0668 Picture your presentation
English | 21 pages | 4.3 Mb | PDF
Photographs give your audience an emotional connection to your words...
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Posted: November 10th, 2008, 6:06pm CET
Befor & After #0667
#0667 Lessons from a beautiful site | 19 pages | 3 Mb | PDF
Before & After magazine has been sharing its practical approach to graphic design since 1990...
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Posted: November 10th, 2008, 4:27pm CET
Edward Clodd. Story of the Alphabet
Appleton & Co | 1912 | ISBN: 0766138429 | 224 Pages | djvu | rar | RS.com | 5 Mb
With 90 illustrations
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Posted: November 9th, 2008, 11:42pm CET
John Hagan"Learning How To Draw:Illustrated Lesson Notes For Teachers"
PDF | 133pages | ISBN:N/A | 1.6mb(rar)
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Posted: November 9th, 2008, 10:35am CET
Ingrid Wurst “Raffinierte Serviettentechnik"
Frech | 2001 | ISBN: 3772427693 | 32 pages | JPG | 2,1 MB
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Posted: November 9th, 2008, 6:49am CET
The Language of Design: Theory and Computation Publisher: Springer | Pages: 194 | 2008-11-27 | ISBN 1848820208 | PDF | 5 MB
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Posted: November 7th, 2008, 7:45pm CET
Кулеева Л.М. Михайлов С.М. "Основы дизайна"
ISBN 5893470451 | edition 1999 | PDF | 240 pages | 14.67 mb
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Posted: November 7th, 2008, 12:49pm CET
Light: Science and Magic: An Introduction to Photographic Lighting
320 pages | Focal Press; 3rd edition (March 21, 2007) | ISBN: 0240808193 | PDF | 46 Mb
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Posted: November 6th, 2008, 10:26pm CET
Preston Blair. How to draw animated cartoons
Walter T.Foster | 1947 | 38 pages | PDF | 9.7 Mb | rar | RS.com
This is the best "how-to" book on cartoon animation ever published.
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Posted: November 6th, 2008, 4:52pm CET
Michael Freeman. The Photographer's Eye: Composition and Design for Better Digital Photos
ISBN: 0240809343 | Elsevier Science & Technology Books | May 2007 | 192 pages | PDF | 27 MB
Design is the single most important factor in creating a successful photograph. The ability to see the potential for a strong picture and then organize the graphic elements into an effective, compelling composition has always been one of the key skills in making photographs.
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Posted: November 6th, 2008, 9:34am CET
Digital Art Masters: vol. 2
288 pages | Focal Press (July 16, 2007) | ISBN: 0240520858 | PDF | 93 Mb
Meet some of the finest digital 2D and 3D artists working in the industry today, from Patrick Beaulieu, Philip Straub, Benita Winckler, Alessandro Baldasseroni to Khalid Al Muharraqi, Marcel Baumann and Marek Denko and see how they work. More than just a gallery book - in Digital Arts Masters each artist has written a breakdown overview, with supporting imagery of how they made there piece of work.
With Digital Arts Masters you’ll understand the artists’ thought process and discover the tips, tricks and techniques which really work.
Key Features:
* 50+ artists and 900 stunning color images show the best in today’s digital art
* More than just a gallery - each artist offers insight into how their image was created
* From the team at 3Dtotal.com - cutting edge imagery and techniqes
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Posted: November 5th, 2008, 12:30pm CET
DK Publishing “I Can Draw Magical Creatures"
DK CHILDREN | 2006-05-01 | ISBN: 0756619866 | 48 pages | PDF | 16,4 MB
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Posted: November 5th, 2008, 10:43am CET
Andrew Loomis. Fun With A Pencil (how everybody can easily learn to draw)
DEDICATED TO EVERYONE WHO LOVES A PENCIL
ISBN no | edition 1939 | PDF (ORC--- HQ) | 122 pages | 11. 7 Mb (+5%)
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Posted: November 2nd, 2008, 7:37pm CET
Design Sketching
KEEOS Design Books (2006) | ISBN 9163173948 | PDF | 63MB
Design sketching is an innovative new sketch technique book that has become a highly regarded resource for designers, students and Universities throughout the world. Rather than taking the traditional theoretical approach, it aims to teach and inspire by displaying a broad collection of sketches encompassing the entire design process.
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