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"The dazzling decorative arts of the 1920s and 1930s have continued to capture our imagination to an extent perhaps unmatched by those of any other period. The enduring popularity of the jewelry, silver, furniture, glass, textiles and other media has been reflected in publication...

"Posters have always been used to seek an immediate response-designed to provoke a reaction, whether a public appeal, a legal threat, a call to arms, the offer of thrills, or to sell a product. Organized chronologically, 100 posters that changed the world charts the evolution of ...

"Focusing on Art Deco graphic art and illustration, this gorgeous new book features fascinating text on the movement in general, fashion and advertising, accompanied by beautiful reproductions of work by talents such as Barbier, Erť, Cassandre and Colin. Sympathetic examples of ...

"An unknown assailant left Lane with scattered memories after viciously murdering her parents. However, one memory of a dazzling solid gold pawn piece remains -- and with it lies a startling connection between the midwestern tragedy and a current mystery haunting the Big Apple"--...

Step-by-step instructions show how to build detailed LEGO models of neighborhoods - complete with homes, stores, restaurants, barbershops, and more. Enter the fantastical world of model building. The LEGO Neighborhood Book 2 is a full-color guide to creating intricate, bustling ...

"As the Great Depression loosens its grip on New York City, Mayor La Guardia and his team meet their greatest foe in the fight against organized crime. Lane Sanders and her fiery boss, Mayor Fiorello 'Fio' La Guardia have managed to contain the explosive underground conspiracies ...

"Enthralled with origami from a young age, master designer Michael LaFosse has used those skills to design and perfect paper airplanes for decades. In Planes for Brains, LaFosse presents 28 original models that incorporate innovative functional and aesthetic details--like faceted...

A beginner friendly guide to making stained glass art using the most popular and accessible method, copper foil.

"Art Deco Style is the most comprehensive and wise-ranging study of Art Deco yet to be published. Truly international in scope and covering the whole spectrum of art, design and architecture, this richly illustrated book demonstrates the all-pervasiveness and essential coherence ...

Jewelry-making is fast becoming one of the most popular hobbies today--and here are more than 40 projects specially commissioned from top designers, all detailed in clear and simple instructions. Throughout, readers will find a wealth of ideas for developing their own designs. 26...

"A glittering, glamorous portrait of the golden age of American department stores and of three visionary women who led them, from the award-winning author of The Plaza"-- Provided by publisher.

"This sumptuous volume salutes everything Art Deco -- from historically significant art and design through to the present day. The Art Deco style is so recognizable and widespread that its original influence on the culture in which it emerged has been all but lost in the clutter ...

Iggy is delighted when Ada Twist's Aunt Bernice inherits a mansion featuring his favorite architectural periods, but unless the Questioneers can find its missing antiques, the house may be lost forever. Includes information about Art Deco and Art Nouveau, facts about unusual cats...

The story of an Art Deco house on the seafront of a well-ordered town and how it affects the lives of two generations of women.