Do you wish you could take better, more exciting photos but find that your cameras manual wont tell you how? This title offers a fun collection of handy weekend projects, offering expert insights and
A Guide to a simple concept at the heart of photography. By explaining the mechanics of DSLRs, and breaking down the key exposure situations, this title demystifies the art of capturing the right expo
The zombie phenomenon is unique in Western popular culture. From its origins in the voodoo beliefs of Haiti, it has become a key ingredient in cinema, popular literature and comics. This book takes a
A guide to shooting video with HDSLRs and digital cameras. It shows photographers how they can build on what they already know to create movies in whatever genre they choose. It also introduces everyt
Long gone are the days of lining people up for predictable staged group shots; modern brides want photos, and photo-books, that'll let them dive back into the experience of their special day.In this b
Life Drawing in 15 Minutes is the latest addition to the best-selling Draw... in 15 Minutes series. Following the success of Draw Faces, artist and drawing expert Jake Spicer introduces you to the mos
Yes you can draw! Following the success of the Draw in 15 Minutes series, Jake Spicer has created a straightforward drawing course that anyone can follow. Using the tried and tested methods honed in h
After the phenomenal worldwide success of the 1000 Dot-to-Dot Series, for his fourth outing author and artist Thomas Pavitte is taking on the challenge of recreating some of the worlds finest pieces o
Expert author Tim Pilcher uncovers both the fascinating properties of this much-maligned herb and the curious story of its relationship with us. In a host of bite-sized entries, he answers the key que
Renowned photographer, and popular blogger Tracey Clark shows how each day of our lives is full of photographic potential. Focusing on the moments that are most precious to us, she offers a host of cr
Features a collection of manga clip art collected on one disc. This title lets you create artwork quickly and easily by using this collection of high-resolution (300ppi) images that are ready to use i
A sequel to Ilexs best-selling "Fantasy Art Now", this volume showcases the variety and excitement of the fantasy art. It also offers insight into the creative process, as the images have a detailed c
Are you still baffled by your cameras shooting modes? Do you find that your pictures are poorly exposed? Do you aspire to shoot beautiful black and white images? This title offers expert advice on pra
Are you still baffled by your cameras shooting modes? Do you find that your pictures are poorly exposed? Do you aspire to shoot beautiful black and white images? This title offers expert advice on pra
Suitable for film fans and practitioners, this title helps you to learn about the craft of some of the greatest film artists of our time. It includes interviews with Sir Ken Adam, Dean Tavoularis, Stu
You want to learn to crochet, but somehow you always end up in a tangle of yarn and baffled by complicated advice. This beginner's guide goes back to basics, with clear step-by-step illustrations demo
Many students have barely cooked before leaving for college, and suddenly find that the kitchen can be an intimidating place if you don't know where to begin! This is where the expert step-by-step ass
It would be rare these days to find a film that did not in some way depend on the magic of special and visual effects - from the raging computer-generated dinosaurs in Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park
The heyday of London Underground graffiti began in the mid-1980s, which saw an explosion of hip hop culture across the UK. This title lets graffiti artists go back to the medium's roots and find inspi
Classes and workshops are a great way to learn the skills that will let you take great photos, but they don't teach you how to be a photographer. InWhat They Didn't Teach You in Photo School, Demetriu
A movies storyboard is the crucial stage when the words of the screenplay becomes a visual narrative; its often the source of the iconic imagery of the finished movie, and it is always a key point in
Yes, you can draw! And this book will show you how. By the time you finish reading, youll have all the skills you need to sketch a convincing clothed figure in 15 minutes. Artist, life drawing expert,
Every artist, beginner or expert, is inspired by the work of the greats that have gone before, and one of the most enjoyable ways to learn painting is to study their work in detail. Edgar Degas unique
Manga has become ubiquitous in the West over the past 25 years, but how much do you actually know about the artists, writers, and publishers of some of the most beloved comics in the world? A Brief
Typography is the most ubiquitous of the graphic arts, with all of us now having access to innumerable fonts and the typographic tools that can, in the right hands, li any text from the mundane to the
Tells the story of the classic home computers that paved the way for the PCs we use today - from 1977's pioneering MITS Altair to the latest swivel screen designs of the iMac and the Tablet PC.
How can you tell if that fire extinguisher on the wall is an installation piece, or a safety requirement? How can a Banksy increase in value even as it gets put through a shredder? And couldn't a five
Every artist, beginner or expert, is inspired by the work of the great artists that have gone before, and one of the most enjoyable ways to learn painting is to study their work in detail. This new se
This cool gift book contains all the parts you need to make your very our glow-in-the-dark 3D mecha model. The pieces are easily removed by hand and there are simple assembly instructions. Plus, it co
Forget all the tech-talk about workflow and archiving, Apple have given us all a camera that takes care of all this for us, so now it's time to take great photos.This book will show you the best way
Capture a likeness with pencil and paper Yes, you can draw! Draw Faces in Minutes sets out to show you how. Furthermore, by the end of it you should be able to create a lifelike portrait in only minut
One of the most complex elements of design, colour is also what people respond to first on an emotional level, so an understanding of how it works, and how to make it work for you, is one of the most
Do you really need to post every day to make your blog a success? Is it true you should never steal stuff? Can anyone make money from a blog? Blogging hasnt been around for ever, and yet any blogger w
When we think of comics it is all too easy to reduce them to pictures and word bubbles. Thats less than half of the story: a good comic relies on an awareness of page layout, framing, point of view, p
You have a great talent, but do you know how to make a success of it? One of the things not taught in art school is just how active and engaged you need to be. You will have to become your own finance
With its stylish design, high quality cream paper stock, and tactile laminated finish, this designer journal is the essential gift for every photographer, and is particularly suited to Lomographers an
With One Million Tattoos : Designs to Create and Colour you can print out unique combinations of original tattoo designs from the CD to colour and incorporate into your own artwork, or adapt and to ta
This perennially popular genre always attracts the most visionary artists, and this book showcases the creme de la creme of contemporary science fiction painters, illustrators and creators, whether es
The music video has become one of today's most accessible and most creative outlets for young directors. The advent of affordable digital video cameras and desktop-editing applications - coupled with
