Author: Delia Sherman
Publisher: Plume Books
ISBN:
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
Narrated by the family's chatterbox chambermaid, it is a rich, sinister, and funny novel of romance, sorcery, and aristocracy.
The Porcelain Dove, Or, Constancy's Reward
Author: Delia Sherman
Publisher: Plume Books
ISBN:
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
Narrated by the family's chatterbox chambermaid, it is a rich, sinister, and funny novel of romance, sorcery, and aristocracy.
Publisher: Plume Books
ISBN:
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
Narrated by the family's chatterbox chambermaid, it is a rich, sinister, and funny novel of romance, sorcery, and aristocracy.
A Rumor of Gems
Author: Ellen Steiber
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312858797
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 474
Book Description
"The magic held me in its grip from the very first page. What a mysterious, sexy, and startling world Steiber has created. This book passed my ultimate test-- "I didn't want it to end!""--R.L. Stine "Gods, shapeshifting tricksters and mortal lovers form the intersecting facets of Ellen Steiber's "A Rumor of Gems "in a contemporary setting at once strange and familiar. Fans of urban fantasy -- and gem lovers everywhere--will enjoy it!"--Jacqueline Carey "Steiber's prose is as multi-faceted, dazzling, and flawless as any gem."--Holly Black "City and mountains, shapeshifters and fashion designers, the god of Love and the god of Thieves, intrigue and supernatural danger," A Rumor of Gems" has them all--plus characters you really want to spend time with. A sophisticated and sensual treat."--Delia Sherman "A compelling and original novel full of subtle and sometimes erotic magic. Alasdair and Lucinda are the real gems here, and the city of Arcato itself places Ellen Steiber in the company of authors such as M. John Harrison, whose richly imagined cities prove endlessly intriguing."--Gregory Frost "Steiber's knowledge of gemstone lore makes for a rich and unusual fantasy background. I hope to see more of the city of Arcato!"-- Emma Bull "The city of Arcato holds masks and shape-shifters, tricksters and true love, gods and dragons, and a glittering hoard of amethysts and topaz, rubies and moonstones. Steiber weaves her spell with all this and more, to create a beautiful, dazzling, magical novel."--Lisa Goldstein
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312858797
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 474
Book Description
"The magic held me in its grip from the very first page. What a mysterious, sexy, and startling world Steiber has created. This book passed my ultimate test-- "I didn't want it to end!""--R.L. Stine "Gods, shapeshifting tricksters and mortal lovers form the intersecting facets of Ellen Steiber's "A Rumor of Gems "in a contemporary setting at once strange and familiar. Fans of urban fantasy -- and gem lovers everywhere--will enjoy it!"--Jacqueline Carey "Steiber's prose is as multi-faceted, dazzling, and flawless as any gem."--Holly Black "City and mountains, shapeshifters and fashion designers, the god of Love and the god of Thieves, intrigue and supernatural danger," A Rumor of Gems" has them all--plus characters you really want to spend time with. A sophisticated and sensual treat."--Delia Sherman "A compelling and original novel full of subtle and sometimes erotic magic. Alasdair and Lucinda are the real gems here, and the city of Arcato itself places Ellen Steiber in the company of authors such as M. John Harrison, whose richly imagined cities prove endlessly intriguing."--Gregory Frost "Steiber's knowledge of gemstone lore makes for a rich and unusual fantasy background. I hope to see more of the city of Arcato!"-- Emma Bull "The city of Arcato holds masks and shape-shifters, tricksters and true love, gods and dragons, and a glittering hoard of amethysts and topaz, rubies and moonstones. Steiber weaves her spell with all this and more, to create a beautiful, dazzling, magical novel."--Lisa Goldstein
Contemporary Authors
Author: Scot Peacock
Publisher: Contemporary Authors
ISBN: 9780787646004
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 484
Book Description
Your students and users will find biographical information on approximately 300 modern writers in this volume of Contemporary Authors(R).
Publisher: Contemporary Authors
ISBN: 9780787646004
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 484
Book Description
Your students and users will find biographical information on approximately 300 modern writers in this volume of Contemporary Authors(R).
Soundings
Author: Gary K. Wolfe
Publisher: Old Earth Books
ISBN:
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
A collection of reviews by Gary Wolfe originally published in the British monthly magazine, "Locus," from 1992-1996. Autographed by the author.
Publisher: Old Earth Books
ISBN:
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
A collection of reviews by Gary Wolfe originally published in the British monthly magazine, "Locus," from 1992-1996. Autographed by the author.
American Book Publishing Record
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1038
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1038
Book Description
Forthcoming Books
Author: Rose Arny
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1636
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1636
Book Description
Cumulative Book Index
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 2328
Book Description
A world list of books in the English language.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 2328
Book Description
A world list of books in the English language.
J.R.R. Tolkien and His Literary Resonances
Author: George Clark
Publisher: Praeger
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Analyzes Tolkien's works in relation to major literary movements from ancient times to the present day.
Publisher: Praeger
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Analyzes Tolkien's works in relation to major literary movements from ancient times to the present day.
New York Times Saturday Book Review Supplement
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Books
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Books
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
Historical Painting Techniques, Materials, and Studio Practice
Author: Arie Wallert
Publisher: Getty Publications
ISBN: 0892363223
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Bridging the fields of conservation, art history, and museum curating, this volume contains the principal papers from an international symposium titled "Historical Painting Techniques, Materials, and Studio Practice" at the University of Leiden in Amsterdam, Netherlands, from June 26 to 29, 1995. The symposium—designed for art historians, conservators, conservation scientists, and museum curators worldwide—was organized by the Department of Art History at the University of Leiden and the Art History Department of the Central Research Laboratory for Objects of Art and Science in Amsterdam. Twenty-five contributors representing museums and conservation institutions throughout the world provide recent research on historical painting techniques, including wall painting and polychrome sculpture. Topics cover the latest art historical research and scientific analyses of original techniques and materials, as well as historical sources, such as medieval treatises and descriptions of painting techniques in historical literature. Chapters include the painting methods of Rembrandt and Vermeer, Dutch 17th-century landscape painting, wall paintings in English churches, Chinese paintings on paper and canvas, and Tibetan thangkas. Color plates and black-and-white photographs illustrate works from the Middle Ages to the 20th century.
Publisher: Getty Publications
ISBN: 0892363223
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Bridging the fields of conservation, art history, and museum curating, this volume contains the principal papers from an international symposium titled "Historical Painting Techniques, Materials, and Studio Practice" at the University of Leiden in Amsterdam, Netherlands, from June 26 to 29, 1995. The symposium—designed for art historians, conservators, conservation scientists, and museum curators worldwide—was organized by the Department of Art History at the University of Leiden and the Art History Department of the Central Research Laboratory for Objects of Art and Science in Amsterdam. Twenty-five contributors representing museums and conservation institutions throughout the world provide recent research on historical painting techniques, including wall painting and polychrome sculpture. Topics cover the latest art historical research and scientific analyses of original techniques and materials, as well as historical sources, such as medieval treatises and descriptions of painting techniques in historical literature. Chapters include the painting methods of Rembrandt and Vermeer, Dutch 17th-century landscape painting, wall paintings in English churches, Chinese paintings on paper and canvas, and Tibetan thangkas. Color plates and black-and-white photographs illustrate works from the Middle Ages to the 20th century.