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Dover Publications
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The first in the popular Fu-Manchu mystery series introduces English sleuth Denis Nayland Smith and his companion, Dr. Petrie, to the satanic Dr. Fu-Manchu, a cunning Chinese criminal mastermind who means to rule the world. Flavorful atmosphere, fast-paced action, and colorful characters enliven this 1913 classic. |
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The swirling, organic forms of Art Nouveau have been adapted into 16 designs for this coloring book. Including women, flowers, birds, and animals, these designs are printed on translucent paper so that you can mount them on your windows after coloring and obtain an effect much like stained glass. |
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Beautifully drawn embellishments, selected from authentic 19th-century sources. Presented in an array of artistic styles — Gothic, Renaissance, Victorian, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco — the graphics come in varied shapes and sizes and are frequently enhanced with plants, animals, and mythical and human figures. 312 black-and-white illustrations. |
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Filled with deep, rich colors and delicate natural ornamentation, these diverse circular designs have been selected from a rare and extremely expensive volume. A visual feast for lovers of Japanese art, the images are perfect inspirations for textile, wallpaper, and tattoo applications. Includes a bonus CD-ROM. |
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An elegant collection of neo-classical architectural and interior designs from vases, wall panels and candelabra. Dover Electronic Design series: permission-free illustrations and designs for art, craft, business and educational use. Hundreds of designs scanned at 600 dpi and saved in the most popular formats; can be used for Mac and Windows. Each set contains CD-ROM and book with every image on the CD printed large for easy reference or direct use. |
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Over 300 ornaments from historic sources. Versatile designs valuable to artists, printers, advertisers and designers. Electronic Design series: easy-to-use electronic permission-free illustrations and designs for art, craft, business and educational use. Hundreds of designs scanned at 600 dpi and saved in the most popular formats for Mac and Windows. Each set contains CD-ROM and book with every image on the CD printed large for easy reference or direct use. |
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Combining futuristic technology and Victorian romance, the influence of the steampunk style extends from literature and film to art and fashion. This one-of-a-kind compilation from Dover's vast archives offers approximately 200 images that range from dirigibles and sea vessels to corsets and pocket watches. A gallery of original art completes the volume. |
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This fresh collection features 500 black-and-white graphics in four categories: retro, which includes '60s, '70s, and '80s motifs with an urban flavor; pop, with references to popular culture and such icons as Warhol and Lichtenstein; mod, mid-century images related to fashion, furniture, and architecture; and tech illustrations, including computers, radios, cameras, and more. SVG, EPS and JPEG formats for each. |
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Stunning treasury of 369 black-and-white, secular stained glass motifs — adapted from actual Victorian, Edwardian, and early-20th-century windows — includes geometric patterns incorporating circles, squares, and triangles; Art Nouveau curves and ovals; and borders framing birds, flowers, leaves, and other configurations. Graphic artists, stained glass workers, and other craftspeople will find it invaluable. |
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Entire contents of rare, Victorian-era sourcebook include 768 black-and-white monograms and related images, with designs for two-letter combinations — some simple, some intricate, others fanciful and formal. An abundant source of inspiration and unusual styles for artists, designers, craftworkers, typographers, printers, and publishers. |
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Twelve postcard reproductions of episodes from the childhood classic range from John Tenniel's familiar illustrations, which appeared in the original edition of 1865, to images from 1907 versions by Arthur Rackham and Charles Robinson and subsequent interpretations by Mabel Lucie Attwell (1910), Charles Folkard (1921), Milo Winter (1934), and other artists. |
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An expert instructor demonstrates the geometric structure of feline bodies with a simple series of boxes and lines. Suitable for artists at all levels, this guide examines the unique features of domestic cats, lions, tigers, leopards, cheetahs, and other cats. Its 59 step-by-step lessons combine descriptive text with more than 400 detailed illustrations. |
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For the working artist and student alike, this is an unrivaled treasury of the methods, techniques, and examples of the great illustrators of the past — from the dawn of printing to the 20th century. Featuring works by Goya, Hogarth, Durer, Morris, Dore, Beardsley, and others, this carefully chosen compendium will serve as a reference as well as a delightful browsing book. |
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Royalty-free architectural ornaments, decorative motifs and border elements, engraved after drawings by l7th-century French artist. 46 illustrations. |
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A dozen color postcards re-create the enchanted woodland world of a perennially popular artist and storyteller. Images from childhood favorites by Beatrix Potter include delicate watercolor scenes from stories about Peter Rabbit, Squirrel Nutkin, Tom Kitten, Benjamin Bunny, Timmy Tiptoes, Jemima Puddle-Duck, and other winsome characters. |
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From floor to ceiling, and spanning grand facades, supremely rich ornament and detail envelops the enduring landmarks of France. Take a visual tour through royal salons, war rooms, and ballrooms in this illustrated survey that presents decorative elements from palatial doors, walls, fireplaces, cabinets, consoles, friezes, and more. It includes 161 colour and black-and-white illustrations. It is a Dover original selection from L'Art Architectural en France, Noblet et Baudry, Libraires-Editeurs, 1863. |
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Combining the perennial appeal of flowers with that of Japanese wood block print, this extraordinary collection showcases brilliant illustrations by a well-known artist. Skilfully reprinted in rich, lovely colours from a rare and costly edition, these 90 plates feature realistic images of poppies, daffodils, tulips, and other familiar and unusual flowers. |
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Twelve superb tales by Chekhov, Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, Pushkin, Bunin, other masters. Excellent word-for-word English translations on facing pages. Also teaching and practice aids, Russian-English vocabulary, biographical/critical introductions to each selection, study questions, more. Especially helpful are the stress accents in the Russian text, usually found only in primers. |
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Beginners and experienced crafters alike will appreciate this expert guide to making one-of-a-kind teddy bears and their outfits. It presents basic patterns along with instructions on how to customise the bears by adding distinctive facial expressions and other individual traits. Step-by-step instructions and over 150 diagrams explain everything from choosing the right fabric to adding the final touches. 16 colour and 11 black-and-white photographs perfectly illustrate the possibilities for creating personalised keepsakes and gifts. It is a reprint of the Running Press, Philadelphia, 2002 edition. |
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This original collection of more than 100 innovative images commemorates the artistry of a prominent figure in the Golden Age of Illustration. Crane was one of the earliest children's book artists that experiemented with colors, and this volume not only surveys his best paintings, it constitutes a visual history of genre's first color illustrations. |
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