Inspiring actors for over 20 years, Penny Templeton has been a force in guiding artists through the perils of today’s fast-paced environment. She helps her students develop their craft and artistry through the gifts of the master teachers (Stanislavsky, Adler, Strasberg, Meisner and Uta Hagen). In this book, Templeton adapts the lessons of these great legends to become vibrant accessible tools for today’s under-rehearsed and over-stressed actor. This book covers three keys: Ø Artistry Ø Techniqu... read more

“Actors need a bulletbroof vest – a strong and flexible acting technique that works for them in this ‘act fast’ world.” - Penny Templeton ‘I’ve never seen anything like it. It’s not limited to one technique. It has everything. It is going to become the actor’s bible.’ - Judy Henderson, Casting Director ‘Everyone should immediately read this book. Penny Templeton’s passion for the craft and invaluable expertise makes it a must-read for today’s actor!’ - Ronald Rand, publisher, Soul of the American Act..read more

Now wood burners, carvers, scrollers, and artists can adorn their finished work with custom Celtic designs. With more than 200 original patterns and clear, expert instruction, this book unravels the secret to creating Celtic knot work and its beautiful twists, braids and textures. More than a pattern book, artists of all skill levels, working in any medium, can learn how to create their very own stunning Celtic art.

Condensing theory into practical, easy-to-follow instruction, Maria Piscopo explains how to build a marketing plan that incorporates self-promotion, advertising, direct marketing, public relations, and the Internet. This fourth edition is updated througout with the best current marketing and promotional practices, including using e-mail, social media, and effective Web sites; what's new in photography portfolios; how to shoot what you want and sell it too; plus 25 in-depth case studies interviewing top photogr... read more

The photographer's definitive business and legal resource is now completely updated and expanded. In this valuable guide, arts attorney Leonard DuBoff takes you step by step though all the legal aspects of the photography business. Here is expert advice for everything from contracts to trademarks, including government licenses, taxes, censorship, the rights of privacy and publicity, leases and insurance, estate planning, and more. This latest, up-to-the minute edition pays special attention to the legal challenges that have been br... read more

INSPIRATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY FROM AROUND THE WORLDThis book contains over 130 impressive images from all over the globe. Pictures from the worlds of nature, humour, news and sport. Together, the photographs make up a unique, breathtaking collection. This book is a great source of inspiration for the photographer and anyone else with an interest in photography. THE PGB PHOTO BOOK makes a wonderful gift.The Photographers Giving Back Photo Award was founded in Sweden in 2008. The purpose of this event is to enhance journalistic photograp... read more

Today's digital cameras are wonderful creative tools for nature photographers, but they can be a challenge to master - a problem that is thoroughly solved by the lessons provided in this guide by 10 of the most respected nature photographers. Representing the knowledge of professionals who have produced photography books and calendars, worked for nature magazines, and taught hundreds of photography workshop students, the book offers a step-by-step approach to improve both artistic vision and technical skills. Topics covered include... read more

This is the ultimate guide for all photographers looking to turn their images into profit. Here is the ultimate guide for photographers everywhere wanting to find their way through the complex marketplace and make a profit from their images. It is filled with expert advice for finding opportunities in virtually every publishing medium - magazines, newspapers, books, posters, stock distributors, greetings cards, calendars, brochures, paper products, packaging, websites, films, CD-ROMs, and more! Not only does "Selling Your Photograp... read more

The artistic revolutions in glasswork over the last 150 years - from the Arts and Crafts Movement to Art Nouveau and Art Deco - are illuminated and analysed in this compendium of art glass. Historically innovative methods of working in the glass medium are noted, as are the artists who created them. Among the artists given particularly detailed treatment are John La Farge, Louis Comfort Tiffany, Henri Matisse, and Marc Chagall.

Covering the use and development of gold as jewelry throughout human civilizations, this wide-ranging history moves from early ages in the Balkans, Egypt, Greece, and Rome, through to the end of the Bronze Age in Europe. The influence of jewelry on trade between East, West, and South America is discussed, as is the trade’s influence on the jewelry itself. Finally, modern metalwork during the European Renaissance, the Victorian Era in Britain, 19th century Art Nouveau and Art Deco, and post-World War II design complete the pres... read more

Discussing the role of museums in the conservation of antique clocks and the modern demand for them through the antiques trade, this historical and scientific look at English clock making in the 18th century links clocks to breakthroughs in both mathematics and astronomy. The craftsmanship required for the glass, gold, ivory, lacquer, textile, turtle shell, and wood cases of the period is described, and horology is positioned as a developing career field because of the dearth of skilled technicians working today.

Addressing one of the hottest trends in real estate - the development of town centres and urban villages with mixed uses in pedestrian-friendly settings - this book will help navigate through the unique design and development issues and reveal how to make all elements work together.

Albert Paley ] Portals & Gates offers the first comprehensive overview of this major American artist's public, private and institutional passageways. Spanning from his first major commision PORTALS GATES for the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian Institution to his most recent, TRANSFORMATION at Iowa State University, the book is richly illustrated with 150 color plates-showcasing the finest examples of Paley's distinctive works.

This beautifully illustrated, full-color book demonstrates before and after photos, and offers simple to advanced tips and techniques designed to help produce better photos. A picture is worth a thousand words, and good photography can help increase sales by thousands of dollars. Author Ed Wolkis, award-winning Atlanta-based photographer, shares his knowledge and expertise in this fun, classy, easy-to-read guide. If you are a real estate broker, agent, manager, architect, interior designer, home seller, or anyone who needs to be ab... read more

More and more people are discovering the benefits of building with earth. With improved techniques we need no longer fear buildings crumbling away in rain or earthquakes. These are buildings that will last many lifetimes, that provide an even temperature in summer and winter, and excellent soundproofing. Passion for Earth reveals a delightful creativity and pioneering spirit that builds on the heritage of early European settlers who often brought earth building skills to New Zealand: skills that were put to good use in regions wh... read more

Featuring the best-known works of the visionary architect Frank Lloyd Wright, this volume unfolds from his residential masterpieces including Fallingwater to public spaces like New York City's Guggenheim Museum.

“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains un-awakened.” − Anatole France The quote says it all for me. I photograph dogs because they create joy in my life. Whether I’m shooting, designing a montage or painting canvas for a custom mat, I can always find something to smile about. Dogs define what it means to live in the moment. I strive to be more like the dogs I meet: connected, fun, spontaneous, and passionate. My goal is to portray what is special about every animal I ph... read more

Providing a blueprint for mastering the mechanics of creativity[registered], this insightful resource explains in detail how to acquire and cultivate the necessary skills to obtain peak performances on stage and in life. Calling upon decades of experience from having worked on both sides of the camera, this study provides a behind-the-scenes glimpse of a child-actor's life in Hollywood during the Golden Age of motion pictures while chronicling the development of two ground-breaking workshops for teaching dramatic art. A brief but c... read more

The 50 best international glass artists are represented in this stunning, colorful tome that acts as a personal gallery for perusal and admiration. The different possibilities of glass as a material are widely shown— demonstrating the varieties of work that can be done in glass, depending upon intended function and artists' creativity. The selections also offer readers an understanding of the intriguing effects of light on glass.

Whether new to the business or a seasoned professional, this handbook provides actors with a personal, active approach to discovering and developing their talent. Beginning with appetisers and ending with desserts, actors learn how to prepare a character in the same way that a master chef chooses the most complementary dishes for a feast. From typecasting to reinventing a character's story, actors discover the key ingredients that will enable them to use their own unique qualities and emotions to develop strong, believable characte... read more

Whether a novice curious about the cartoon production process, a visual arts student who has not yet experienced that big break, or a seasoned professional looking for valuable insight, Animation Development is the go-to guide for creating the perfect pitch. David Levy has been through every aspect of the pitching process--preparation, hope, rejection, success--and now he wraps up his valuable experience to deliver this comprehensive guide on the industry and process. Animation Development will help readers discover how to tap into... read more