Author: T. Davis Bunn
Publisher: Hendrickson Publishers
ISBN: 1619700662
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
A family epic blending mystery and romance set in the luxurious trappings of London and the turbulent economies of Eastern Europe.
Florian's Gate
Author: T. Davis Bunn
Publisher: Hendrickson Publishers
ISBN: 1619700662
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
A family epic blending mystery and romance set in the luxurious trappings of London and the turbulent economies of Eastern Europe.
Publisher: Hendrickson Publishers
ISBN: 1619700662
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
A family epic blending mystery and romance set in the luxurious trappings of London and the turbulent economies of Eastern Europe.
The Art of Illusion
Author: Florian Heine
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 3791386794
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Discover how artists have been tricking the human eye for centuries in this gorgeous and wide-ranging exploration of the art of illusion. This spellbinding look at the history and development of illusionistic art reveals wide-ranging techniques that have piqued the public's fascination with this medium. Beautifully reproduced, the images featured in the book includes centuries-old work such as the scenery at the Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza, Italy, and the ceiling frescos at the Würzburg Residence in Germany, that showcase processes such as trompe l'oeil and anamorphosis. It also features work from the 20th and 21st centuries, including René Magritte's classic Surrealist works; M.C. Escher's magical and mathematically precise drawings; the seemingly undulating paintings of Bridget Riley; the manipulated photography of Andreas Gursky; Duane Hanson's eerily lifelike sculptures; JR's larger-than-life portrait photographs; and Georges Rousse's mind-bending constructions. The book also has examples of amazing street art including subway graffiti and a sidewalk painting that makes pedestrians think twice. This extraordinary and informative guide to all kinds of artistic trickery will satisfy scholars as well as everyday fans.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 3791386794
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Discover how artists have been tricking the human eye for centuries in this gorgeous and wide-ranging exploration of the art of illusion. This spellbinding look at the history and development of illusionistic art reveals wide-ranging techniques that have piqued the public's fascination with this medium. Beautifully reproduced, the images featured in the book includes centuries-old work such as the scenery at the Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza, Italy, and the ceiling frescos at the Würzburg Residence in Germany, that showcase processes such as trompe l'oeil and anamorphosis. It also features work from the 20th and 21st centuries, including René Magritte's classic Surrealist works; M.C. Escher's magical and mathematically precise drawings; the seemingly undulating paintings of Bridget Riley; the manipulated photography of Andreas Gursky; Duane Hanson's eerily lifelike sculptures; JR's larger-than-life portrait photographs; and Georges Rousse's mind-bending constructions. The book also has examples of amazing street art including subway graffiti and a sidewalk painting that makes pedestrians think twice. This extraordinary and informative guide to all kinds of artistic trickery will satisfy scholars as well as everyday fans.
Florian's husband [by G. Gunn].
Author: Barbara Gunn
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Dinothesaurus
Author: Douglas Florian
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1665957956
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Step back in time with this fossil-filled picture book poetry collection that explores the prehistoric era with Douglas Florian’s singular wit and style. This book is full of dinosaurs, Both carnivores and herbivores. You’ll find a big Iguanodon, As well as clever Tro-o-don. There’s Spinosaurus and T. rex, Plus plesiosaurs with GIANT necks… Twenty funny and factual poems bring dinosaurs to life—illuminating the natural history of these amazing creatures as well as their unique and quirky characteristics.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1665957956
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Step back in time with this fossil-filled picture book poetry collection that explores the prehistoric era with Douglas Florian’s singular wit and style. This book is full of dinosaurs, Both carnivores and herbivores. You’ll find a big Iguanodon, As well as clever Tro-o-don. There’s Spinosaurus and T. rex, Plus plesiosaurs with GIANT necks… Twenty funny and factual poems bring dinosaurs to life—illuminating the natural history of these amazing creatures as well as their unique and quirky characteristics.
Fitz-Florian's Alphabet; Or, Lyrical Fables for Children Grown Up. Second Edition
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Insectlopedia
Author: Douglas Florian
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780152163358
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Florian's elegant poems and watercolor collages are a treat -- Los Angeles Times.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780152163358
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Florian's elegant poems and watercolor collages are a treat -- Los Angeles Times.
No Longer Awkward
Author: Amy Florian
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780989628006
Category : Bereavement
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780989628006
Category : Bereavement
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
UnBEElievables
Author: Douglas Florian
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442446765
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
The buzz is big for Douglas Florian’s new poetry collection about the unBEElieveably unique lives of honeybees—and the vital role they play in our ecosystem. Come inside the honeycomb—a busy, buzzy, bee-filled home—and learn about the unexpected wonders of these tiny insects’ lifestyles, families, and communities. In fourteen funny, fact-filled honeybee poems and paintings, Douglas Florian explores the natural history of these often-unappreciated critters, revealing them to be a totally cool—and totally important—part of our ecosystem. Indeed, these buzzy bugs have been in the spotlight lately as wild bee populations are dwindling, honey prices are rising, and beekeeping has become a popular hobby.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442446765
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
The buzz is big for Douglas Florian’s new poetry collection about the unBEElieveably unique lives of honeybees—and the vital role they play in our ecosystem. Come inside the honeycomb—a busy, buzzy, bee-filled home—and learn about the unexpected wonders of these tiny insects’ lifestyles, families, and communities. In fourteen funny, fact-filled honeybee poems and paintings, Douglas Florian explores the natural history of these often-unappreciated critters, revealing them to be a totally cool—and totally important—part of our ecosystem. Indeed, these buzzy bugs have been in the spotlight lately as wild bee populations are dwindling, honey prices are rising, and beekeeping has become a popular hobby.
Annual Record of Assessed Valuation of Real Estate in the City of New York
Author: New York (N.Y.). City Record Office
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Real property
Languages : en
Pages : 1402
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Real property
Languages : en
Pages : 1402
Book Description
Friends and Foes
Author: Douglas Florian
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442487968
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
In the tradition of Shel Silverstein, celebrated picture book poet Douglas Florian offers an honest, touching, and often humorous collection of twenty-three poems about relationships—both good and bad! There are all kinds of friends—good friends, bad friends, old friends, new friends…even imaginary friends! This humorous, heartfelt, and refreshingly honest collection of poems explores the many facets of friendship with Douglas Florian’s signature sense of silliness and wit.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442487968
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
In the tradition of Shel Silverstein, celebrated picture book poet Douglas Florian offers an honest, touching, and often humorous collection of twenty-three poems about relationships—both good and bad! There are all kinds of friends—good friends, bad friends, old friends, new friends…even imaginary friends! This humorous, heartfelt, and refreshingly honest collection of poems explores the many facets of friendship with Douglas Florian’s signature sense of silliness and wit.