Art
Books about the technical aspects of the medium or art form, about the artists themselves, or about the history and meaning behind famous pieces and collections of art.
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Book Review: Arabian Nights Illustrated
I really enjoyed reading Arabian Nights Illustrated! Of course the illustrations are mesmerizing, but I have to tell you about the excellent mini-biographies that taught me so much about the artists who created…
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Book Review: King Arthur and the Ladies of the Lake
This new version of the Arthurian mythos shines a light on the women in Arthur's life. Primarily, they are Guinevere, the Lady of the Lake, and his mother and sisters.
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Book Review: Edmund Dulac’s Fairyland
If you enjoyed Albert Seligman's other collections of The American Weekly illustrations, you'll want to add this to your library. Edmund Dulac's Fairyland focuses on the illustrations from April to May 1932 and…
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Book Review: Edmund Dulac’s Arabian Nights
If you aren't familiar with the tales from the Arabian Nights, this volume can be your introduction to a wealth of fantastical stories. If you've already read the stories, you'll enjoy seeing them…
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Book Review: Gods, Myths and Mortals: Edmund Dulac’s American Weekly Illustrations
In the 1931 series, "Love Stories the Ancients Believed In", eleven couples have been featured by the artist in a pivotal moment of their relationships. Well, actually ten couples. Poor Eros is unable…
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Book Review: Olde England of Edmund Dulac
Albert Seligman has done an exceptional job of creating this book, which is just one of his many collections of Edmund Dulac's work.
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Book Review: Kiss the Sky
Considering that I call Seattle my hometown, it should come as no surprise that I couldn't resist a graphic novel featuring one of my city's most famous musicians. As I settled in and…
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Book Review(s): Three Painting Books from Leaping Hare Press
My thanks to Leaping Hare Press for their over-the-top generosity. When I won a Goodreads Giveaway copy of Painting Cats, I didn't expect to receive a total of three painting books (Painting Cats,…
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Book Review: Gothic Coloring: Color Your Dark Side
Mindful patterns to immerse in are a beautiful way to sluff off a stressy day. Adult coloring books are popular enough that there's something for everyone, and if you have Gothic tendencies, you…
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Book Review: The American Weekly Covers of Edmund Dulac 1924-1951
To slightly warp what Indiana Jones once said about priceless artifacts, the gorgeous watercolor paintings created by Edmund Dulac for The American Weekly magazine belong in a museum. But the original paintings have…
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Book Review: Seven Tales From King Arthur’s Court
With endless books being added daily to bookstore shelves (physical and virtual), it's easy to go 'deer in the headlights' while trying to select your next read. You hope it will provide entertainment…
