The Book of UrizenA Facsimile in Full Color

The richly illuminated works of William Blake poet, prophet, and artist have fascinated readers since the late eighteenth century. In majestic verse illustrated with his own hand-colored plates, the poet explored profound and mystical themes, including the relationship between God and man and the concept of life as a journey toward spiritual self-knowledge. One of Blake's most interesting and…

The Taste of PlaceA Cultural Journey into Terroir

How and why do we think about food, taste it, and cook it? While much has been written about the concept of terroir as it relates to wine, in this vibrant, personal book, Amy Trubek, a pioneering voice in the new culinary revolution, expands the concept of terroir beyond wine and into cuisine and culture more broadly. Bringing together lively stories of people farming, cooking, and eating, she …

Sampler: Elly Pear's Fast Days and Feast DaysTips and recipes to reset your d…

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Basic Drawing

Unique in its presentation, Basic Drawing teaches by example. Through a profusion of self-explanatory drawings, simple rules of procedure are expertly illustrated for artists, enabling them to build a solid foundation in all aspects of art composition. Presenting informative facts rather than ideology, the author begins with perspective and progresses to the figure in movement; light and shade;…

Wine Atlas of Germany

Featuring sixty-seven exceptional color maps as well as eighty-seven vivid images by photographer Hendrik Holler and others, this is the most comprehensive and up-to-date atlas of German wine—a detailed reference to vineyards and appellations. The authors explain the geography of all the German wine-growing regions and provide independent analysis and ranking of the most significant vineyards…

Discover Bill Granger: 10 Delicious, Taster Recipes from 'Easy'

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850 Calligraphic Ornaments for Designers and Craftsmen

Blending the old and the new . . . the elegance of eighteenth-century pen flourishing, replete with elaborate swirls and curlicues, and the precision of modern graphic design, boasting clean lines free of feathering, blotting, and other irregularities . . . in this spirit, artist Kiyoshi Takahashi offers this collection of 850 original calligraphic ornaments. Created in response to the recurrin…

Daring PairingsA Master Sommelier Matches Distinctive Wines with Recipes from…

The best wine and food pairings create harmony among unexpected flavors. Chardonnay, Riesling, and Merlot are classic pairing choices, but less conventional grape varieties like Albariño, Grenache, Grüner Veltliner, Malbec, and Tempranillo are becoming increasingly popular, coveted by those with curious palates and a taste for good value. In Daring Pairings, the adventurous companion to the a…

NEED TO KNOW-ANTIQUE MARKS_EB

This handy guide to identifying and interpreting gold, silver, platinum and ceramic marks includes all hallmarks from 1544. Details of the new hallmarking system, international marks and guides to the great makers are all included. Do you attend car boot sales or browse in antique shops in search of bargains? Have you ever wished you knew more about grandma's silver spoons? Do you envy the exp…

Bold Script Alphabets

Here's a book that every graphic artist and studio will want to have on hand. Noted typographer and print historian Dan X. Solo presents 100 complete, high-impact, copyright-free fonts in bold roman, italic, or cursive script. Almost all fonts come with lower- and upper-case alphabets, and almost all include numerals. Many also contain vignettes and/or various punctuation marks. Among thes…