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Today, Nippon porcelain is very popular with collectors. Joan Van Patten has compiled this important series of the Collector's Encyclopedia of Nippon Porcelain. Each deluxe hardbound volume in this popular series features this beautiful porcelain in full color. Thousands of pieces are illustrated and described with no pictures repeated. Detailed descriptions are provided, and there are helpful glossaries and current value guides. Marks, vintage ads, and hundreds of color photographs make each volume jam packed with information. This series makes up the most complete reference on Nippon porcelain ever published.
Richard Box demystifies and simplifies the design process with a fifteen projects that cover a range of essential themes--"form, content, materials, development, and creativity. The chapters are project-based and highly illustrated with drawings, paintings, and embroideries in order to provide the reader with accessible, digestible pieces of information. Box's book is ideal for embroidery students and those looking for design guidance. With the help of this authoritative and highly respected embroiderer and his stunning work, embroiderers will be able to design with confidence.
A comprehensive price guide to comic book characters, by the authors of Comics Values Annual and Comic Cards and their Prices. Emphasizing post-1970 collectables, it ranges from art portfolios and action figures to comic cards, posters and toys, as well as figurines, character figures issued by fast food chains, paper dolls, lunch boxes and other items. The authors feature a state-of-the-market report on each collecting category and provide grading guides for the condition of items.
Ever since the middle of the 18th century, according to Hoyle has been an expression for fair and rule-abiding play. This book covers more than 50 varieties of card games, as well as backgammon, draughts, chess, solitaire, darts, dominoes, nine men's morris and billiards.
Sew a wardrobe of fabulous children's clothes! It's simple, economical, and fun: instructions guide you on sizing, preparations, and cutting the pattern. Give a little girl a silk tartan party dress, with a taffeta petticoat, puff sleeves, and bows--or a pink floral brocade outfit with a matching hat. The flower girl frock and pageboy suit will make kids the stars of the wedding party. A buccaneer shirt and trousers; shortie pajamas; fairy, clown, and harem costumes; and lots of accessories complete the fashion parade! 128 pages, 24 color illus., 40 b/w illus., 8 1/2 x 11 1/2.
Fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions show how to make gorgeous flower arrangements using unusual containers found around the house. Also included is information on buying and conditioning flowers. 450 color photos.