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To Order Contact Your Local Dover Rep or Tel 800-223-3130 Fax 516-742-5049 www.doverdirect.com ART, CRAFTS & COLORING 41 The Art of Hand-Lettering Techniques for Mastery and Practice Helm Wotzkow A thorough, practical guide to hand lettering, this volume provides readers with step- by-step instructions that lead from beginning to advanced skills. Both pen and brush let- tering are covered in a detailed analysis of roman majuscule and minuscule characters. Scores of examples illustrate chapters on italic, gothic, script, and block styles of letter- ing. "Valuable for the student, the lecturer [and] the designer." — School Arts. 336pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2. March 21, 2018 $12.95 US 0-486-82401-2 978-0-486-82401-7 The Flower Art of Japan Mary Averill This profusely illustrated book by an expert in the Japanese art of flower arrangement surveys many techniques, from ancient to modern. Mary Averill offers practical advice drawn from direct experience of the importance of flowers to daily life in Japan. More than 80 drawings depict the finer details of choosing flowers, proper use of foliage, com- bining different varieties of flowers, and the symbolism involved. 220pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2. Calligraphy March 21, 2018 $14.95 US 0-486-82418-7 978-0-486-82418-5 Art Masterworks of Art Nouveau Stained Glass Arnold Lyongrün and M. J. Gradl The organic, curvilinear designs of Art Nouveau influenced painting, architec- ture, and sculpture but made their most lasting impression on the decorative arts. This volume combines two rare and important early 20th-century port- folios to present nearly 200 full-color stained glass designs. Featuring chiefly the works of Arnold Lyongrün, the book also includes authentic, royalty-free designs by Raoul Bacard, René Beauclair, Rudolf Geyling, and other masters. 96pp. 8 1/4 x 11. April 18, 2018 $22.95 US 0-486-82444-6 978-0-486-82444-4 Art Art & Design

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The Art of Hand-LetteringTechniques for Mastery and PracticeHelm WotzkowA thorough, practical guide to hand lettering, this volume provides readers with step-by-step instructions that lead from beginning to advanced skills. Both pen and brush let-tering are covered in a detailed analysis of roman majuscule and minuscule characters. Scores of examples illustrate chapters on italic, gothic, script, and block styles of letter-ing. "Valuable for the student, the lecturer [and] the designer." — School Arts. 336pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

March 21, 2018

$12.95 US0-486-82401-2978-0-486-82401-7

The Flower Art of JapanMary AverillThis profusely illustrated book by an expert in the Japanese art of flower arrangement surveys many techniques, from ancient to modern. Mary Averill offers practical advice drawn from direct experience of the importance of flowers to daily life in Japan. More than 80 drawings depict the finer details of choosing flowers, proper use of foliage, com-bining different varieties of flowers, and the symbolism involved. 220pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

Calligraphy

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$14.95 US0-486-82418-7978-0-486-82418-5 Art

Masterworks of Art Nouveau Stained GlassArnold Lyongrün and M. J. GradlThe organic, curvilinear designs of Art Nouveau influenced painting, architec-ture, and sculpture but made their most lasting impression on the decorative arts. This volume combines two rare and important early 20th-century port-folios to present nearly 200 full-color stained glass designs. Featuring chiefly the works of Arnold Lyongrün, the book also includes authentic, royalty-free designs by Raoul Bacard, René Beauclair, Rudolf Geyling, and other masters. 96pp. 8 1/4 x 11.

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$22.95 US0-486-82444-6978-0-486-82444-4 Art

Art & Design

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LetteringFor Students and CraftspeopleGraily HewittThis landmark work by a great British calligrapher is required reading for every serious student of the art. Both a history and a how-to book, it covers formation of minuscules and majuscules, numerals, Roman capitals, theory of letters, legibility, pens and inks, paper and parchment, gilding, and much else. More than 400 illustrations offer both instructional guidance and samples of great calligraphy from the past. 336pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

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The Vintage Fashion Illustration ManualEdith YoungOriginally published in 1919 as Student's Manual of Fashion Drawing, this antique volume provides an authentic guide to fashion illustration in the years between the Edwardian era and the Jazz Age. Readers with an inter-est in vintage fashion will be fascinated by the text and illustrations, which explain everything from drawing the basic human form to stylistic details of collars, shoes, parasols, hats, and other garments and accessories. 96pp. 8 1/4 x 11.

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Vintage Typography and SignageFor Designers, By DesignersFrank H. Atkinson, Charles J. Strong and L. S. StrongThis versatile reference contains classic typographic images that will inspire the creation of ads with nostalgic flair. Drawn from a pair of early 20th-centu-ry sign-painting manuals, the compilation abounds in borders, frames, typog-raphy, and other graphics, all ideal for re-creating styles from the 1890s to the 1920s. Plates from the two source books offer an abundance of color and black-and-white illustrations. 128pp. 9 x 9.

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Decorations for Walls and PanelsEarly Twentieth-Century Design and PatternLuth, KarlThis 128-page oversized catalog was produced around 1900 in Germany and contains hundreds of stunning examples of screen-printed patterns and design elements originally conceived for wall and ceiling decoration. Created at the crossroads of Victorian and Art Nouveau styles, the catalog reflects the best European designs of the period. Patterns for every room feature a variety of styles, including floral, animal, and geometric motifs. 128pp. 9 x 12.

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A Handwriting ManualAlfred Fairbank"The most interesting, as it is the most practical, book in its field." — The Spectator. This classic introduction presents the fundamentals behind every aspect of the art of penman-ship, from the necessary equipment to the best techniques. Many pages of demonstration scripts provide helpful accompaniment to the clear instructions. Written by an expert cal-ligrapher whose books were widely used in schools, this volume offers an essential guide to those who practice or teach lettering and graphic design. 144pp. 5 x 8.

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Art & DesignFantastic Ornament: French Color DesignNever before printed and selected from a one-of-a-kind, early 20th-century hand-painted studio sourcebook, these brilliant silk patterns are bursting with vibrant color and naturalistic forms: flowers, swirls, vines, and more. Originating from Lyon — for centuries the silk capitol of France — the full-page designs are an incredible source of inspiration for artists, designers, and textile makers. 112pp. 8.25 x 10.875.Dover Original.

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Crafting with Wooden Crates and Pallets25 Simple Projects to Style Your HomeNatalie WrightYou don't have to be a carpenter or a home improvement expert to make these 25 projects, which combine elements of crafting and woodworking. Step-by-step instructions, accompanied by full-color photos, explain how to build surprisingly simple and inex-pensive indoor and outdoor furniture using common wooden crates. Projects include hanging shelves, tables, bench-es, planters, a pet bed, and even a lemonade stand. 160pp. 8 1/4 x 11.Dover Original.

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