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Rethinking questions of identity, social agency and national affiliation, Bhabha provides a working, if controversial, theory of cultural hybridity - one that goes far beyond previous attempts by others. In The Location of Culture, he uses concepts such...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781608875016Author S.D PerryFormat HardbackPage Count 160Imprint Insight EditionsPublisher Insight Editions

From one of the country's most eminent reviewers and academics, a delightfully sceptical and devastatingly intelligent assessment of the true value of art.What Good are the Arts? by John Carey is a provocative, entertaining and devastatingly intelligent...

Apologies no description as yet for this book is available. We are dedicated to providing you with an extensive selection of science fiction books from a variety of authors and publishers. Our collection ranges from classic titles to the latest releases,...

The Sketchbook of Loish offers readers a unique look into Loish's creative processes and idea generation, providing an insight into the role her sketches play in her extremely popular work. Peek inside Loish's sketchbook and discover how she explores...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781913231033Author Junior TomlinFormat PaperbackPage Count 170Imprint Velocity PressPublisher Velocity Press

The rise of the Art Nouveau style across Continental Europe and the US in all forms of art was remarkable and is explored in this beautifully illustrated book. Discussing the movement first as a whole, then from the angle of the graphic arts and finally...

Just as BDL's bestselling All the Songs series-which has over 400,000 copies in print-presents a comprehensive, song-by-song view of major bands and music history, Steven Spielberg All the Films: The Stories Behind Every Movie, Episode, and Short...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781506739588Author HousemarqueFormat HardbackPage Count 216Imprint Dark Horse Comics,U.S.Publisher Dark Horse Comics,U.S.

A Modern Master Robert E. McGinnis began his career in 1947 as a cartoonist, and produced his first cover illustrations for 1956 issues of the magazines True Detective and Master Detective. Then in 1958, he painted his first paperback book cover, and...

This book shows you how to accurately render human faces and emotions to create complex characters and add compelling immediacy to your work.The ability to draw realistic and powerful facial expressions is essential for every manga artist. All artists...

Drawing on his own experiences and inspirations - from staging his first exhibition in his tiny Zurich kitchen in 1986 to encounters with artists, exhibition makers and thinkers - Hans Ulrich Obrist looks to inspire all those engaged in the creation of...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781506721736Author Matthew ColvilleFormat HardbackPage Count 320Imprint Dark Horse Comics,U.S.Publisher Dark Horse Comics,U.S.

Whether your character is jumping for joy or grappling with an opponent, this book provides all the essential techniques to draw more lifelike action figures in the classic Japanese manga style.The comprehensive introduction first shows the reader the...

How might we see ourselves more clearly? Consult Rembrandt.Who can encourage us to see more intimately? Tracey Emin is the expert.What about helping us see through pain? Look no further than Frida Kahlo.Too often we move through life on autopilot, blind...

For the first time, Lucasfilm has opened its Archives to present the complete storyboards for the original Star Wars trilogy-the world-changing A New Hope and its operatic sequels, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi-as well as...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781506713205Author Studio MDHRFormat HardbackPage Count 264Imprint Dark Horse Comics,U.S.Publisher Dark Horse Comics,U.S.

Examines the construction of images of masculinity and the effect they have on identity, sexuality and sexual politics. Influences from black and white culture are explored as well as the ironies of class, colour and sexuality.About the AuthorDavid...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781506731162Author MicrosoftFormat HardbackPage Count 488Imprint Dark Horse Comics,U.S.Publisher Dark Horse Comics,U.S.Weight(grams) 3787gDimensions(mm) 376mm *...

This revised and expanded second edition of the bestselling The Game Console contains brand new content, with coverage of 50 more consoles, variants, and accessories in 50 added pages. The Game Console 2.0 is a gorgeous coffee table book for geeks and...

A monumental history of the LGBTQ influence on popular culture, from the award-winning, Sunday Times-bestselling author.An electrifying look at key moments in music and entertainment history between 1955 and 1979, which helped move gay culture from the...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781506702292Author Games BethesdaFormat HardbackPage Count 184Imprint Dark Horse Comics,U.S.Publisher Dark Horse Comics,U.S.

'A riveting tale, brilliantly told' Philippe Sands The little-known story of Hitler's war on modern art and the mentally ill. In the first years of the Weimar Republic, the German...

For over a decade, from a tiny storefront in east London, the artist Viktor Wynd has been reinventing the cabinet of curiosities for the twenty-first century. The Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities, Fine Art & Natural History is now one of the city's most...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781506736624Author MattelFormat HardbackPage Count 224Imprint Dark Horse Comics,U.S.Publisher Dark Horse Comics,U.S.

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781891024634Author Frayda FeldmanFormat HardbackPage Count 384Imprint Distributed Art PublishersPublisher Distributed Art PublishersWeight(grams) 2530g

For the first time, eight collectable, pocket-sized fashion books in one set. Containing the stories of eight legendary fashion houses, this beautiful box holds the best-selling fashion style guides.Exploring eight designers who exemplify elegance and...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781368052849Author Kevin M. KernFormat HardbackPage Count 320Imprint Disney EditionsPublisher Disney Book Publishing Inc.

The Jodorowsky Library: a collection of deluxe matching volumes presenting the iconic works of the legendary Alejandro Jodorowsky (The Incal, Metabarons, Jodorowsky's Dune). Each volume includes two or more essential lead titles, accompanied by...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781368049368Author Leslie IwerksFormat HardbackPage Count 752Imprint HyperionPublisher HyperionWeight(grams) 1525gDimensions(mm) 260mm * 186mm * 52mm

Over the course of its seven-year run, Buffy the Vampire Slayer cultivated a loyal fandom and featured a strong, complex female lead, at a time when such a character was a rarity. Evan Ross Katz explores the show's cultural relevance through a book that...

One of the world's most lovable sidekicks returns Kenneth Carson is so much more than just a boyfriend. He has always been a mirror of his time--sometimes innovative, sometimes traditional, sometimes a feminist icon, and often a symbol of gay culture...

A fabulous collection of funny, sassy, uplifting embroidery patterns for the modern-day stitcher. Be inspired to kickstart your crafting journey with 50 gorgeous designs, as well as hints and tips from the experts at...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781976482946Author Theodore AshfordFormat PaperbackPage Count 74Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent Publishing...

Darwin famously proposed that sexual competition and courtship is (or at least was) the driving force of "art" production not only in animals, but also in humans. The present book is the first to reveal that Darwin's hypothesis, rather than amounting to...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781506751313Author Ian ThomasFormat HardbackPage Count 208Imprint Dark Horse Comics,U.S.Publisher Dark Horse Comics,U.S.

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of a groundbreaking book on creativity with this limited anniversary hardcover, with a new afterword, color endpapers pulled from Austin Kleon's sketchbooks, and a ribbon marker. Ten years after its initial publication,...

Mona Hatoum creates events, videos, sculptures and installations that relate to the body, to language and to the condition of exile. Her most famous work Corps Etranger, first shown at the Tate Gallery when she was nominated for the Turner Prize in 1995,...

As McCarthyism swept across the United States and capitalism was king, white America enjoyed a feeling of pride and security that was reflected in advertising. Carelessly flooding society with dangerous misinformation, companies in the 50s promoted...

Color your favorite whimisical and adorable pieces from acclaimed artist Camilla d'Errico. In Best of Pop Manga Coloring Book, you'll find magical mermaids, curious creatures, dazzling dragons, and adorable anime-inspired characters all drawn in...