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You Can Draw Cartoons
by Lou DarvasHis fun, user-friendly guide by a successful professional cartoonist and comic-strip artist presents an abundance of valuable pointers that both beginning and experienced cartoonists will appreciate. Generously illustrated, its tips on techniques cover pen and brush handling, patterns, coloring, and attaining perspective. Drawing specifics include helpful hints on depicting animals and people of all shapes and ages, with special attention given to heads, hands, feet, facial expressions, and clothing; showing power and motion; and using comic gimmicks and props.The author gives expert advice on creating comic strips, general interest cartoons, sports cartoons, and political cartoons. He tells how to develop effective caricatures, how to use stock types, and how to write cartoons, including explanations of how to set up gag panels, the effective use of comic lettering, and numerous other tricks of the trade certain to benefit hobbyists and serious artists alike.
You Can Draw Cats (Dover Art Instruction)
by Gladys Emerson CookOne of America's most beloved animal illustrators provides 194 gracefully regal drawings — plus expert tips — that will have any feline-loving artist purring with delight. From Angoras to Persians, Cook clearly demonstrates the differences in breeds, and takes a walk on the wild side with big cats like pumas and lions. Additional topics include anatomy, movement, sketching, and materials. Artists at every level, from absolute beginners to the highly experienced, will appreciate this concise guide's many insights.
You Can Draw Dogs (Dover Art Instruction)
by Gladys Emerson CookFrom their wonderfully expressive eyes to their eager, wagging tails, dogs are a delight to draw. Cook shows how easy it can be with 106 detailed illustrations of the most popular breeds. She also explores breed history, temperament, and other related topics, in addition to the essentials: anatomy, movement, sketching, and materialsBoth beginners and experienced artists will benefit from this concise guide's helpful suggestions and advice.
You Can Draw Farm Animals
by Damien TollYou Can Draw Farm Animals is the ultimate drawing guide! It guides you step by step through the drawing process, building skills from the beginning. Includes information on what sorts of materials to use; clear instructions with diagrams; heaps of helpful artist's tips. This book covers how to draw cows, dogs, sheep, chickens, bulls, horses and more. You Can Draw Farm Animals will help you make your pictures better than ever before!
You Can Draw Horses
by Victor Perard Gladys Emerson CookThe horse is one of the most popular but difficult animals to draw. This concise and practical guide by a renowned illustrator covers the essentials far better than longer books on the subject. Topics include: Proportion; Anatomy; Movement; Sketching; and Materials. These and many other subjects are all covered with superb clarity, the techniques and tips enhanced by 128 illustrations. This volume is an ideal reference and companion for novices as well as experienced artists.
You Can Draw in 30 Days: The Fun, Easy Way to Learn to Draw in One Month or Less
by Mark KistlerFrom public televisionOCOs favorite drawing teacher, a quick, easy, and entertaining drawing method"
You Can Draw Insects
by Damien TollYou Can Draw Insects is the ultimate drawing guide! It guides you step by step through the drawing process, building skills from the beginning. Includes information on what sorts of materials to use; clear instructions with diagrams; heaps of helpful artist's tips. This book covers how to draw ants, bed bugs, grasshoppers, wasps and some of the most fantastic, freaky insects and bugs ever! You Can Draw Insects will help you create your own creepy-crawly world and make your pictures better than ever before!
You Can Draw It in Just 30 Minutes: See It and Sketch It in a Half-Hour or Less
by Mark Kistler"Sharpen your pencils and open your sketchbook; your teacher is waiting."--Boston GlobeEmmy Award-winning and longtime PBS host Mark Kistler is back with You Can Draw It in Just 30 Minutes, the sequel to his hugely popular You Can Draw in 30 Days. Take a 30-minute creativity break and be amazed at what you accomplish! Learn to draw 25 different everyday objects--each completed in just half an hour--with step-by-step illustrations and friendly, personality-filled instructions for each lesson. Inside you'll find:Fun "art hacks": Drawing shortcuts (such as tracing handy objects) make you more productive and efficient in your drawing.Blueprints for quick drawings: You'll learn to find the simple shapes within complex-appearing objects.Long-term techniques: The skills you gain along the day in the individual lessons can be used in more detailed, longer projects.Hundreds of variations: More cartoonish? More realistic? The drawings can be modified for a new work of art every time.In 30 minutes, you'll have a finished drawing. Pick up your pencil and begin today!
You Can Draw People at Work
by Damien TollYou Can Draw People at Work is the ultimate drawing guide! It guides you step by step through the drawing process, building skills from the beginning. Includes information on what sorts of materials to use; clear instructions with diagrams; heaps of helpful artist's tips. This book covers the cool things people do and how to draw firemen, musicians, artists, astronauts and more. You Can Draw People at Work will help you make your pictures better than ever before!
You Can Draw Pets
by Damien TollYou Can Draw Pets is the ultimate drawing guide! It guides you step by step through the drawing process, building skills from the beginning. Includes information on what sorts of materials to use; clear instructions with diagrams; heaps of helpful artist's tips. This book covers how to draw all your favourite pets, including cats, dogs, guinea pigs, budgies, mice and more. You Can Draw Pets will help you make your pictures better than ever before!
You Can Draw Sea Creatures
by Damien TollYou Can Draw Sea Creatures is the ultimate drawing guide! It guides you step by step through the drawing process, building skills from the beginning. Includes information on what sorts of materials to use; clear instructions with diagrams; heaps of helpful artist's tips. This book covers how to draw sharks, whales, dolphins, turtles and all sorts of fish and sea animals. You Can Draw Sea Creatures will help you make your pictures better than ever before!
You Can Draw Wild Animals
by Damien TollYou Can Draw Wild Animals is the ultimate drawing guide! It guides you step by step through the drawing process, building skills from the beginning. Includes information on what sorts of materials to use; clear instructions with diagrams; heaps of helpful artist's tips. This book covers how to draw lions, giraffes, elephants, crocodiles, kangaroos and many more cool wild animals. You Can Draw Wild Animals will help you make your pictures better than ever before!
You Can Knit!: Knit and Purl Your Way Through 12 Fun and Easy Projects
by Stephanie WhiteStart knitting today!Want to learn how to knit but don't know where to start? You Can Knit! will show you how with twelve fun and easy projects designed for the absolute beginner knitter.Author Stephanie White walks you through each project, step-by-step, while explaining knitting terms and techniques. Learn the core knitting stitches--knit, purl, stockinette, ribbing and seed--with the aid of detailed instructions and images. You'll only need the basic tools and materials to get started. Every chapter provides a list of exactly what you need, so there's no guesswork. Plus, with a photo reference guide designed to help you troubleshoot common mistakes, you'll stay on the right track--or row!So stop envying friends' homemade knits and spending too much money on impersonal gifts for your family. Get your needles ready--you can knit!
You Can Knit That: Foolproof Instructions for Fabulous Sweaters
by Amy HerzogA simple guide for knitters of all shapes, sizes, and skill levels that builds confidence and shows how to make sweaters you love and love to wear.When knitting superstar Amy Herzog gets complimented on her hand-knit sweaters, the compliments are often followed by “but I could never knit that.” Now, you can! You Can Knit That is a clear, simple reference book and pattern collection that gives knitters the sweater-making confidence they need. Whether you’re knitting a sweater for the first time or seeking to expand your skills to knit sweaters in styles you’ve never tried before, this essential guide starts with basic sweater know-how and moves into instructions for knitting six must-have sweater styles—vests, all-in-one construction, drop shoulders, raglans, yokes, and set-in sleeves. Each chapter offers a less-intimidating “mini” sweater sized for a child and a selection of adult women’s patterns in twelve sizes—twenty-four sweater patterns in all, each building on the next, to ensure success with even the most complicated sweaters.
You Can't Fall Off the Floor: And Other Lessons from a Life in Hollywood
by Harris Katleman Nick KatlemanA studio executive&’s &“superb memoir&” of his years in the industry, filled with hilarious stories and hard-earned wisdom (Library Journal). From watching his colleague get shot in the testicles by a jealous producer to running Hollywood&’s most successful TV studio, Harris Katleman had a front row seat in the development of the television industry. A classic account of the business side of entertainment, this book shares what really happened in the early careers of Hollywood stars and the development of iconic programs. Through a number of funny behind-the-scenes anecdotes, Katleman shares his journey from office boy to talent agent to television producer, and finally to studio head at both MGM and Twentieth Century Fox. Along the way, we meet industry giants including Rupert Murdoch, Bob Iger, Barry Diller, Marvin Davis, Kirk Kerkorian, Mark Goodson, and Lew Wasserman. This memoir goes beyond the story of a life in Hollywood. It is the story of crucial developments—how motion picture film libraries were opened for television licensing, how The Simpsons was birthed, and much more. &“Not only does this book show his leadership in the television business, it shows how strongly he fought for groundbreaking shows that transformed the industry.&”—David E. Kelley &“A worthy entry in the lexicon of books chronicling Hollywood of yesteryear.&”—Booklist
You Couldn’t Ignore Me If You Tried: The Brat Pack, John Hughes, and Their Impact on a Generation
by Susannah GoraYou can quote lines from Sixteen Candles ("Last night at the dance my little brother paid a buck to see your underwear"), your iPod playlist includes more than one song by the Psychedelic Furs and Simple Minds, you watch The Breakfast Club every time it comes on cable, and you still wish that Andie had ended up with Duckie in Pretty in Pink. You're a bonafide Brat Pack devotee--and you're not alone. The films of the Brat Pack--from Sixteen Candles to Say Anything--are some of the most watched, bestselling DVDs of all time. The landscape that the Brat Pack memorialized--where outcasts and prom queens fall in love, preppies and burn-outs become buds, and frosted lip gloss, skinny ties, and exuberant optimism made us feel invincible--is rich with cultural themes and significance, and has influenced an entire generation who still believe that life always turns out the way it is supposed to. You Couldn't Ignore Me If You Tried takes us back to that era, interviewing key players, such as Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall, Ally Sheedy, Judd Nelson, Andrew McCarthy, and John Cusack, and mines all the material from the movies to the music to the way the films were made to show how they helped shape our visions for romance, friendship, society, and success.
You Do Not Talk About Fight Club: I Am Jack's Completely Unauthorized Essay Collection
by Chuck Palahniuk Read Mercer SchuchardtPervasive and multidisciplinary, this insightful exploration discusses how and why this seminal work developed, and continues to grow, such a cult following. When Fight Club punched its way onto the scene a decade ago, it provided an unprecedented glimpse into the American male's psyche and rapidly turned into a euphemism for a variety of things that should be "just understood" and not otherwise acknowledged. Key to its success is the variety of lenses through which the story can be interpreted; is it a story of male anxiety in a metrosexual world, of ritual religion in a secular age, of escape from totalitarian capitalism, or the spiritual malaise induced by technologically-oriented society? Writers, conspiracy theorists, and philosophers are among those ready to talk about Fight Club's ability to be all these and more.
You Don’t Know Jack: A Storyteller Goes to School
by Kevin D. Cordi“Jack and the Beanstalk,” “Little Jack Horner,” and “Jack the Giant Killer” are all famous tales and rhymes featuring the same hero, a character who often appears in legends, fairy tales, and nursery rhymes. Unlike moralizing fairy tale heroes, however, Jack is typically depicted as foolish or lazy, though he often emerges triumphant through cleverness and tricks.With their roots traced back to England, Jack tales are an important oral tradition in Appalachian folklore. It was in his Appalachian upbringing that Kevin D. Cordi was first introduced to Jack through oral storytelling traditions. Cordi’s love of storytelling eventually led him down a career path as a professional storyteller, touring the US for the past twenty-seven years.In addition to his work as a storyteller, Cordi worked a second job in an unrelated field—a high school teacher—and for many years, he kept his two lives separate. Everything changed when Cordi began telling stories in the classroom and realized he was connecting with his students in ways he had not previously. Cordi concluded that storytelling, storymaking, and drama can be used as systems of learning instead of as just entertainment.In You Don’t Know Jack: A Storyteller Goes to School, Cordi describes the process of integrating storytelling into his classroom. Using autoethnographic writing, he reflects upon the use of storytelling and storymaking in order to promote inquiry and learning. He argues that engaging with the stories of others, discovering that one voice or identity should not be valued over the other, and listening, especially listening to stories of difference, are of utmost importance to education and growth.
You Don't Look Fat, You Look Crazy: An Unapologetic Guide to Being Ambitchous
by Ashley Longshore“Carpe diem, bitches.” —Ashley LongshorePour a glass of champagne, slip off your designer heels, pull up your big girl panties and enjoy pop-artist extraordinaire Ashley Longshore’s unapologetic, raw, and literally laugh-out-loud funny guide to living an “ambitchous” life. For Ashley Longshore, the path from reluctant Southern Belle to badass artist and aspiring mogul hasn’t always been a smooth one. As a reformed Trophy-Wife-in-Training, Ashley has overcome failure, healed heartbreak, and worked damn hard, all with her signature killer attitude, to conquer the art world one glittery pop-art masterpiece at a time. You Don’t Look Fat, You Look Crazy is a window into the world of Longshore’s irreverent, glamorous, and stunningly visual pop-art-filled life, where bedazzled flowers sit next to diamonds and Valium boxes, Jesus holds a black Amex and Wonder Woman dresses in Chanel. With tongue-in-cheek advice straight from her canvas, such as “There’s No Crying At Bergdorf’s,” “Always Ask For More,” and “What Would Blue Ivy Do,” Ashley’s honesty and DGAF attitude will grab you by your Givenchy lapels and hit you across the face with the donut you promised yourself you wouldn’t eat. So be confident, grab life by the Birkins, embrace your “ambitchion,” and remember, you don’t look fat—you look crazy!
You Don't Own Me: How Mattel v. MGA Entertainment Exposed Barbie's Dark Side
by Orly LobelThe battle between Mattel, the makers of the iconic Barbie doll, and MGA, the company that created the Bratz dolls, was not just a war over best-selling toys, but a war over who owns ideas. When Carter Bryant began designing what would become the billion-dollar line of Bratz dolls, he was taking time off from his job at Mattel, where he designed outfits for Barbie. Later, back at Mattel, he sold his concept for Bratz to rival company MGA. Law professor Orly Lobel reveals the colorful story behind the ensuing decade-long court battle. This entertaining and provocative work pits audacious MGA against behemoth Mattel, shows how an idea turns into a product, and explores the two different versions of womanhood, represented by traditional all-American Barbie and her defiant, anti-establishment rival—the only doll to come close to outselling her. In an era when workers may be asked to sign contracts granting their employers the rights to and income resulting from their ideas—whether conceived during work hours or on their own time—Lobel’s deeply researched story is a riveting and thought-provoking contribution to the contentious debate over creativity and intellectual property.
You Gotta See This
by Cindy PearlmanIn time for Oscar season, Hollywood’s top stars talk about the movies that move them Everyone has a favorite movie-even movie stars themselves. In You Gotta See This, veteran entertainment reporter Cindy Pearlman gets the scoop on the top movie picks of Hollywood’s entertainment elite. Through over one hundred interviews with actors, writers, and directors, Pearlman discovers the eclectic-and sometimes surprising-tastes of the people who make the movies we love: * Jet Li discusses the "Buddhist themes” that made him a lifelong Star Wars fan * Johnny Depp talks about how The Wizard of Oz gave him hope of escaping his bleak childhood in rural Florida * Jennifer Lopez recalls the inspiration of seeing "proof that my people could sing, dance, and act” in West Side Story * Vin Deisel explains why he considers Gone With the Wind "the ultimate action movie” From Bruce Willis on Dr. Strangelove to Jim Carrey on Network, You Gotta See This is a compulsively readable, star-studded tribute to the movies. .
You Gotta See This
by Cindy PearlmanIn time for Oscar season, Hollywood's top stars talk about the movies that move them Everyone has a favorite movie--even movie stars themselves. In You Gotta See This, veteran entertainment reporter Cindy Pearlman gets the scoop on the top movie picks of Hollywood's entertainment elite. Through over one hundred interviews with actors, writers, and directors, Pearlman discovers the eclectic--and sometimes surprising--tastes of the people who make the movies we love: * Jet Li discusses the "Buddhist themes" that made him a lifelong Star Wars fan * Johnny Depp talks about how The Wizard of Oz gave him hope of escaping his bleak childhood in rural Florida * Jennifer Lopez recalls the inspiration of seeing "proof that my people could sing, dance, and act" in West Side Story * Vin Deisel explains why he considers Gone With the Wind "the ultimate action movie" From Bruce Willis on Dr. Strangelove to Jim Carrey on Network, You Gotta See This is a compulsively readable, star-studded tribute to the movies.
You Grow, Gurl!: Plant Kween's Guide to Growing Your Garden
by Christopher GriffinDiscover the joys and self-nurturing benefits of plant parenthood, from learning how to begin building your own lush plant family to getting into those fun tips on how to care for your green gurls, with this beautiful, illustrated guide from the dazzling creator of the @plantkween Instagram account. “We all love some new growth, dahling.”Six years ago, Christopher Griffin was just beginning the plant parenthood journey with one small Marble Queen Pothos. Today, this Black Queer non-binary femme plant influencer known as Plant Kween tends to a family of more than 200 healthy green gurls in the Brooklyn apartment they call home. You Grow, Gurl! is Kween’s fun and fabulous guide to becoming a plant parent and keeping your green gurls growing and thriving.Anyone can be a plant parent! It’s all about TLC—taking the time and energy to focus on a plant’s needs, and ultimately your own. Featuring 200 full-color photos and illustrations, practical instructions and tips—on everything from propagating to measuring humidity to repotting—activities, and stories, this fun and joyful guide shows how to green-up any space and have it serving those lush lewks. Self-care takes many forms and tending to your plants’ needs helps you grow too. In addition to information and advice on plant care, Kween provides meditations, mindfulness activities, playlists, and more to help you practice self-care through plant-care. As Kween says, “We can learn a lot about how we treat ourselves, how we treat others, and how we navigate the world from these green lil creatures.” Healing and growing your heart, body, and soul takes time, love, and focus. Taking care of plants teaches you to apply that same attention and love to yourself and helps you find new pathways to explore on your own botanical adventure to self-love.
You Inspire Me to Quilt: Projects from Top Modern Designers Inspired by Everyday Life
by Cheryl ArkisonThe author of Sunday Morning Quilts gathers some of today&’s most popular quilters to take on challenging projects inspired friends and family members. The idea for your next quilt could come from anywhere—whether it&’s a suggestion from your spouse or something you saw out your window. In You Inspire Me to Quilt, Cheryl Arkison demonstrates how you can turn inspiration from your daily life—such as a love of hockey or the joy of a bacon sandwich—into a creative challenge that results in new, beautiful and personally meaningful quilts. Taking inspiration from their own lives, Arkison and some of her most popular quilt blogger friends share ten complete quilt patterns, plus advice and wisdom on the art of quiltmaking. See how ideas from people, places, and things become original design concepts. Includes compelling designs from Jen Carlton-Bailly, Cynthia Frenette, Carolyn Friedlander, Andrea Harris, Rossie Hutchinson, Heather Jones, Amanda Jean Nyberg, and Blair Stocker
You & Me Are So Nice Together: Celebrating Friendship in Words and Pictures
by Marlena AgencyThis quirky, creative tribute to friendship features illustrations from 60 contemporary artists from around the world, each inspired by a quote or saying about friendship, which accompanies the art. Unexpected, artsy, and a bit offbeat, this distinctive gift book offers a fresh take on this timeless subject.