Search Results: Art & Music from E. Manning Books

International Artists Publishing, Inc., 2002. Hardcover (22 x 29 cm), 128 pages. ISBN: 1929834144. Inscribed / signed by the author. The inscription reads "To Marion - Best Wishes Robert Lovett Dec 2002". The book and dust jacket are in Very Good condition. Lightly bumped. The dj is covered in an archival book cover (removable). "Picture making is all about design. The aim of this book is to help artists of all levels bypass the common design mistakes and learn the 15 things that comprise the 'how' and 'why' of design. This method fast-tracks the learning process and gives all the information needed to produce beautiful, evocative paintings that enchant the eye."

Boolarong Publications, Brisbane, Australia. 1987. Hardcover (26 x 21 cm), 56 pages. ISBN: 0864390297. Very Good condition. Bumped. Slightly skewed. Pictorial boards. No dust jacket (as published). Full-page colour illustrations and b&w sketches of some of the artist's works. Weight: 405g.

Hal Leonard. Cancelled Ex-Library copy. Softcover (16 x 23 cm), 144 pages. ISBN: 0634056174. Good condition. The wraps are covered (permanent) in an archival book cover. Bumped, scuffed, creased at edges and corners. There are library markings (i.e. stamps, stickers) on the first page, last page and along page fore edge.

Search Press, 1991. Softcover (21 x 26 cm), 135 pages. ISBN: 0855327189. Very Good condition. Weight (before packaging): 545g

New Holland Publishers (NZ) Ltd., 2002. Softcover (24 x 23 cm), 126 pages (with index of place names ). ISBN: 1869660153. Very Good condition. Rolled, creased at corners. "A collection of appealing watercolour illustrations that represents that varied architectural forms of many of New Zealand's surviving country churches." Weight (before packaging): 650g.

Queensland Art Gallery, 2001. Signed by Artist. Hardcover (25 x 32 cm), 160 pages. ISBN: 1876509015. The book and dust jacket (dj) are in Very Good condition. Pictorial boards in like dj. Boards slightly bowed, lightly rubbed. The dj is scuffed/scratched. Rolled, creased at edges. Personal inscription ("Dear Dad...) on front free page.

Bay Books. Hardcover (15 x 22 cm), 47 pages. ISBN: 0858357585. Pictorial boards. No dust jacket. Very Good condition. Bumped, rubbed/scuffed. Creased at edges/corners. Some soiling/foxing along edges. "A practical guide to learning to draw, containing useful advice, techniques and easy-to-follow drawings".

Thames & Hudson, 1991. Softcover (15 x 21 cm), 216 pages. ISBN: 0500202273. Good condition. Bumped, scuffed, creased. Inscription on inside cover. Weight (before packaging): 465g

Time Warner Books UK, 2004. Hardcover (17 x 21 cm), 223 pages. ISBN: 0316728071. Very Good condition. Bumped, scuffed. Lightly creased. Weight (before packaging): 595g

Search Press, 1990. Softcover (21 x 26 cm), 80 pages. ISBN: 0855326786. Good condition. Rolled, creased at corners. Previous owner's stamp on title page. Weight (before packaging): 300g

Archipelago Press, 1997. Hardcover (25 x 29cm), 70 pages. ISBN: 9813018933. The book and dust jacket (dj) are in Very Good condition. Lightly bumped. The front endpaper is clipped (approx 1x10cm) along top edge/corner. Watercolours by Graham Byfield. Text by William Warren. "When the renowned American businessman, Jim Thompson disappeared on Easter Sunday 1967 in mysterious circumstances, the legend of this extraordinarily gifted designer and entrepreneur began. During a period of two decades, he had developed silk making from being a static village craft into a dynamic textile industry providing exquisite silks for both the Thai domestic and international markets. This attractive work portrays the world of Jim Thompson with annotated sketches and fine watecolor paintings - exploring his life story, the house-now a museum, the history of silk, sericulture and silk making, and the company he established which today continues his work, producing some the she world's finest fabrics and designs."

Cameron House, 2003. Softcover (21 x 26 cm), 320 pages. Stiff card covers. Very Good condition. Bumped, lightly soiled. "Learn to Draw' is an all-in-one manual that introduces you to start-up skills in a broad range of basic techniques, from pencil to charcoal sketching to acrylics, pastels, water colours and oils, and taking subjects from still life and landscapes to portraits - a complete course between covers. A one-step guide for the beginning artist. Simply presented techniques, demonstrated with appealing projects."

White Wolf Publishing, Inc. 2000. Softcover (15 x 23 cm), 266 pages. ISBN: 1565047303. Very Good condition. Bumped with light creasing (most evident at bottom corner). Clean textblock. "Very few games seek to redefine the conventions of roleplaying as does the Mind's Eye Theatre line. There are no tables or dice involved in Mind's Eye Theatre games. Instead, you become a part of the story. You assume the role of your character as soon as you step through the door, enacting every action, movement and gesture. For the purposes of the game, you are your character." Weight: 500g.

Taschen, 2003. Softcover (21 x 26 cm), 480 pages (with index). ISBN: 3822816922. Pictorial flexi-cover. Black & white and colour illustrations. Very Good condition. Lightly bumped, scuffed. Rubbed area on front endpaper. 'Whited-out' inscription on endpaper (reverse side).

Sidgwick & Jackson, London. 1994. Softcover (16 x 24 cm), xx, 600 pages. ISBN: 0283061812. Good+ condition. The covers are scuffed/scratched. Rubbed, creased, most notably at edges & corners. Creases along spine. Pages tanning. "The New Book of Rock Lists' contains the most boring, the best, the worst, the most inspiring and the most embarrassing of everything in the history of popular music. Provocative, opinionated and irritating, it is also compulsive and brilliant, just like rock and roll. Weight (before packaging): 940g.

Heritage Gallery Printing, 1995. Hardcover (25 x 27 cm), 77 pages with 2 pages of advertising. ISBN: 0646223704. Ex-Library copy. Good condition. Bumped, scuffed. The dust jacket is covered in an archival book cover that has been neatly taped to the inside boards (pastedowns). The only external library mark is a library stamp across the front page edge. There are library sticker/stamps on the front endpaper, title page and first page of ads. Pages yellowing, primarily along edges. "This is the fourth book of Dorothy Gauvin's oil painting on a theme of Australia's Heritage. Fascinated by the unique character of her fellow Australians, the artist has explored our past to discover what made us the way we are and uncover some hints about our future. Seven years in the making, this book celebrates the 100th birthday of what so many Australians think of as our 'real' national song: 'Waltzing Matilda'. Written by A.B. 'Banjo' Patterson in January 1895 near Winton… Read More

North Light Books, 2001. Hardcover (23 x 29 cm), 127 pages. ISBN: 1581801637. The book and dust jacket (dj) are in Very Good condition. The boards are bumped. Lightly bumped with slant to spine. Clean text. The dj is rolled, creased along edges. Scuffed, scratched. "Artist Chris Saper makes it fun by providing easy-to-follow principles for painting a variety of skin tones in three major mediums - oil, pastel and water-colour. You'll begin with a review of the basics - drawing, value, colour, composition and edges - then move on to work with light and shadow. The proper application of those elements will enable you to capture beautiful skin tones for a variety of skin color groups, including Caucasian, Asian, African American and Hispanic." For international customers - recommend email to request a more accurate postage quote prior to purchasing. Weight (before packaging): 840g

Eagle Publishing, 1998. Hardcover (16 x 21 cm), 72 pages. ISBN: 0863472834. The book and dust jacket (dj) are in Very Good condition. Bumped, rubbed. Pastedowns/endpapers foxing. The dj is rolled/creased at edges & corners. "The Birth of Christ" combines Gospel text with Rembrandt's emotive and inspiring images in an evocative memorial to the Gospel story from the Annunciation, the Shepherds, the Wise Men, the Flight into Egypt and the song of Simeon."

Mallard Press, 1989. Hardcover (21 x 30 cm), 52 pages. ISBN: 1863250069. Very Good condition. Pictorial boards. No dust jacket (as published). Bumped, scuffed. Some soiling. Endpapers/pages tanning, foxing. 22 full-page illustrations. Weight: 440g.

Allen & Unwin, 1996. Softcover (14 x 22 cm), xvi, 234 pages. ISBN: 1864480610. Very Good condition.