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1 Digital Pictorial Archive Over 175 prints and patterns for kids clothing and textiles from the mid-20th-century period Retro Kids Patterns and Prints What Baby Baby Boomers Wore Designed by Baby boomers, as well as others fascinated by post World War II popular culture, are sure to delight in this collection of never-before-seen patterns. Originally created in the 1950s and 60s for use in children s sleepwear and other textiles, they feature frolicking puppies, kittens, chicks, lambs and other baby animals, spaceships, cowboys, pirates, and firefighters all the popular motifs of the time. More than 175 patterns offer a wealth of inspiration to any crafter or designer wanting to add a nostalgic touch to their work. Dover Original. 128pp. 9 x 9. December To Order Contact Your Local Dover Rep or Tel Fax

2 Digital Pictorial Archive The Art of Japanese Stencil Design Dover This design resource celebrates the delicate beauty of Japanese katagami stencils. Cut from thin layers of mulberry bark, the stencils were used for centuries to embellish fabrics, especially kimono silks. Along with 50 fullpage stencils, this original collection offers a bonus CD-ROM that includes high-resolution and Internet-ready JPEGs of each design. Color images of stenciled textiles are also featured. Dover Original. 128pp. 8 3/8 x 11. The Mexican Prints of Posada and Manilla More than 150 cartoons and illustrations by Mexico s greatest 20th-century printmakers, in book and digital formats. The artists were colleagues and political compatriots whose raw, often violent images depict the effects of class warfare and government corruption. Posada is particularly noted for his illustrations for political leaflets and his calaveras satirical interpretations of the skeletons associated with Day of the Dead festivities. Dover Original. 128pp. 9 x 9. Classic Wallpaper Patterns Edited by Scott Russo These decorative wallpaper patterns from 1900 to 1950 cover many styles, from delicate florals to cute motifs for children s rooms. Some demonstrate the marketing techniques of their catalog sources including Montgomery Ward and Sears with offerings of alternative color schemes, and others feature complementary border designs. Rich and varied, these designs are useful for modern crafters and are the best available resource for those interested in authentic period wallpaper art. Dover Original. 128pp. 8 1/4 x 11. March X December January Get FREE SHIPPING when you order any book before its publication month

3 Digital Pictorial Archive Dragons, Birds and Incredible Sea Creatures Edited by Anton Seder Exotic birds and fishes, dramatic reptiles and amphibians, and scores of ferocious dragons: fancifully rendered creatures slither, swim, and soar through this fullcolor adaptation of a rare 19th-century German portfolio. A new layout and enlargements of the original illustrations offer magnified details of November 2011 dramatic, stylized feathers, fins, scales, and other fantastic features. All images are included in JPEG format on the bonus CD-ROM Dover Original. 96pp. 9 x RECENT DIGITAL PICTORIAL ARCHIVE RELEASES Waldrep Steampunk Sourcebook $ Setsuzan Japanese Stripes and Splashes $ Raguenet Artistry in Iron $ Moss The Day of the Dead $ Dover Vintage Japanese Silk Trade Labels $19.95 Pictorial Archive Egyptian Motifs in the Art Deco Style Dover Ornamentation was an important element of ancient Egyptian art and design, and many of these traditional motifs are still embraced by modern designers and crafters. In an inspired mix of styles, this collection offers original Art Deco images rooted in the Egyptian form. Each plate contains a variety of individual motifs the December 2011 overall composition of each page contains a wealth of design inspiration as well $16.95 US Dover Original. 80 pp. 9 x To Order Contact Your Local Dover Rep or Tel Fax

4 Fine Art 500 Years of Illustration From Albrecht Dürer to Rockwell Kent Howard Simon 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, Dürer, Morris, Doré, Beardsley, and others, this carefully chosen compendium will serve as a reference as well as a delightful browsing book. A brief text introduces each section, and the book concludes with separate sections on 20th-century artists categorized by country. Reprint of 500 Years of Art & Illustration, The World Publishing Company, Cleveland, pp. 8 3/8 x 11. December 2011 $29.95 US An Illustrator s Sketchbook Master Drawings from the Model Arthur Keller Introduction by William Steven Kloepfer, Jr. In 1920, a well-known illustrator compiled hundreds of his preliminary studies of costumed models, photographed them, and produced two portfolios. The result is a revealing look into an expert s technique and, according to The New York Times, offers an opportunity to know a competent illustrator in his moments of preparation, of direct and prompt notation, the salient features of his subjects emphasized. While the book offers no descriptive text, the energy and expressiveness of these studies will inspire art students and professionals to a higher appreciation of the rendering of the draped figure. Reprint of A Series of American Monographs: Figures Studies from Life, H. C. Perleberg, pp. 9 x 12. March Arthur Rackham s Book of Pictures Arthur Rackham Introduction by Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch This wonderful survey of the famed artist s early work features 44 color plates in addition to several black-and-white vignettes and spot illustrations. Most of the images depict fantastic dwarfs, giants, elves, and fairies as well as naturalistic illustrations far removed from the fairy world. An elegant offering for all Rackham fans, this volume includes many long-unavailable pieces and an Introduction by the author of the Oxford Book of English Verse. Reprint of Arthur Rackham s Book of Pictures, William Heinemann, Ltd., London, pp. 8 3/8 x 11. December 2011 $14.95 US Get FREE SHIPPING when you order any book before its publication month

5 The Forgotten Society Lives Out of Sight in Nursing Homes, Prisons, and Mental Institutions: A Portfolio of 92 Drawings Alan E. Cober New Introduction by Leslie Cober-Gentry A prominent artist ventured behind locked doors to portray three forgotten social classes: the elderly, the mentally retarded, and the criminal. A commercial artist with modern sensibilities, Alan E. Cober encountered his subjects in retirement homes as well as such notorious institutions as Willowbrook State School and Sing Sing Correctional Facility. His 92 expressive pen-and-ink portraits of social outsiders recall the traditions of Albrecht Dürer and George Grosz. Reissue of the original Dover 1975 edition. 108pp. 8 1/2 x 9 1/2. The Spiritual in Twentieth-Century Art Roger Lipsey This compelling, generously illustrated history of the spiritual content of 20th-century art focuses on the works of such renowned painters as Kandinsky, Mondrian, Klee, Picasso, Braque, Duchamp, Matisse, and Brancusi. The author interprets each creation within the context of its conception, citing letters, diaries, and interviews that provide insights into the artists views of spirituality. Reprint of An Art of Our Own: The Spiritual in Twentieth-Century Art, Shambhala Publications, Inc., Boston, pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2. October 2011 $24.95 US February 2012 $16.95 US Fine Art Pen & Ink Sketching Step by Step Frank J. Lohan This clear and concise guide to pen-and-ink work presents 37 step-by-step illustrations that progress from pencil sketch to ink outline to shadows and details to completed work. Written in a direct and engaging style and richly illustrated throughout, its drawings range from easy to difficult and offer guidance for artists December 2011 at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. $12.95 US Reprint of the Contemporary Books, Chicago, 1983 edition. 144pp. 8 3/8 x Art Instruction To Order Contact Your Local Dover Rep or Tel Fax

6 Art Instruction The Figure in Composition Paul G. Braun Treating the figure as a unit in the overall composition of a sketch or drawing, Braun examines single and multiple figures, the distribution of light and shade, heads, draped figures, folds, movement, and many other topics. Solid instruction and many fine examples make this book a valuable tool for intermediate artists. The final chapter focuses on how to illustrate a story. Reprint of the Bridgman Publishers, Inc., Pelham, New York, 1930 edition. 64pp. 6 1/2 x 9 1/4. October 2011 $7.95 US The Influence of Bones and Muscles on Form Walter T. Foster A thorough acquaintance with human anatomy is a valuable asset for artists wishing to master figure drawing. This single-volume treatment combines separate treatises on drawing muscles and bones. Each page features multiple illustrations, accompanied by extensive descriptions offering lucid explanations of bone and muscle placement, function, and artistic re-creation. Reprint of Skeleton and Bones and Influence of Muscles on Form, Walter T. Foster, pp. 7 x 12. November 2011 $7.95 US The Practice of Oil Painting and Drawing Solomon J. Solomon New Introduction by James Gurney This book introduces not only the techniques of oil painting but also the underlying principles of figure drawing. A series of images by the Old Masters includes paintings from the Italian, Dutch, Spanish, French, and British schools. This new edition features 32 full-color pages and an Introduction by James Gurney, author of the Dinotopia series. Probably the most useful handbook for art students that has yet been published. Birmingham Daily Post. Reprint of the Seeley, Service & Co., Ltd., London, 1914 edition. 368pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2. March 2012 $18.95 US Get FREE SHIPPING when you order any book before its publication month

7 Fantasy Vector Motifs This digital image compilation presents a bestiary of familiar and lesser-known creatures: gargoyles, genies, angels, unicorns, dragons, demons, and other supernatural figures. The illustrations December 2011 are offered in EPS and SVG vector formats ensuring that they retain their crispness when enlarged or manipulated. JPEG and PNG bitmap files are also included. Dover Original. 48pp. 8 1/4 x 11. Clip Art Vector Motifs The most versatile graphics available for today s crafters and other hobbyists While bitmap files deteriorate into pixel squares, vector graphics remain crisp and clear when enlarged. Vector files can also be easily colored, patterned, textured, rotated, flopped, skewed, sheared, twisted, and composited. Each collection includes: 300 attractive, high-utility vector motifs in four different formats: EPS and SVG vectors, and bit-mapped JPEG and PNG files Ten bonus graphics, available on the Dover website after purchase Calligraphic Vector Motifs This compilation features 300 examples of the finest calligraphic lettering and ornaments, including images of animals, cherubs, elaborate frames, and other decorations. Each motif is offered in EPS and SVG vector formats so image files can be combined, colored, textured, patterned, visually manipulated, and resized without loss of quality. JPEG and PNG bitmap versions are also included. Dover Original. 48pp. 8 1/4 x 11. January TOP BACKLIST Art Nouveau Vector Motifs $ Celtic Vector Motifs $ Chinese Vector Motifs $ X Christmas Vector Motifs $ Egyptian Vector Motifs $ Fairies and Elves Vector Motifs $ Floral Vector Motifs $ Frames and Borders Vector Motifs $ X Japanese Vector Motifs $ Native American Vector Motifs $ Traditional Japanese Vector Motifs $ Victorian Vector Motifs $19.95 To Order Contact Your Local Dover Rep or Tel Fax

8 Clip Art Dover Pictura Vector Designs Skew, shear, twist and scale vector graphics remain crisp and clear Unlike bitmap graphics, vector image files can be scaled to any size and manipulated in many ways without loss of image quality. They are ideal for signs, posters, t-shirts, logos, and other design projects that need to be sized to fit or combined with other graphic elements or effects. Plus, vector images can be used to create complex compositions maintaining small file sizes, an important building aspect in web-based animations. Each set features approximately 200 vector-based designs saved in EPS and SVG formats as well as high-res JPEG files. Bonus Features: Includes Tutorials on scaling, twisting, compound paths, and other techniques Gallery sections offer inspiring design ideas; JPEGs included for all Gallery graphics Skeletons Vector Designs Complete with a gallery of sample design compositions and pages of helpful tutorials, this collection includes 200 digital images of complete skeletons and individual bones of humans, animals, and birds. Many of the images are anatomically accurate; others are highly stylized in the fashion of Mexico s Day of the Dead and Danse Macabre motifs. December 2011 Designs are saved in scalable EPS and SVG vector formats $49.95 US plus high-res JPEGs Dover Original. 128pp. 8 1/4 x 9 1/ Get FREE SHIPPING when you order any book before its publication month

9 Clip Art Dover Pictura Vector Designs Aquatic Life Vector Designs From shells and clams to plant life, porpoises, and whales, these scalable vector files of aquatic life have been saved in EPS, SVG, and high-res JPEG formats. They range from accurate, realistic depictions and striking silhouettes of fish and crustaceans to whimsical portrayals of mermaids and other mythological creatures. Includes a design gallery and tutorial. Dover Original. 128pp. 8 1/4 x 9 1/2. Arabic and Persian Vector Designs Selected from rare 19th-century sources, these intricate Middle Eastern designs include florals, geometrics, animals, and other high-quality digital images saved in EPS and SVG vector formats, allowing the greatest possible versatility in size, color, texture, and pattern manipulation. Design and tutorial galleries offer inspiration and instruction. JPEG files are also included for each image. Dover Original. 128pp. 8 1/4 x 9 1/2. Art Deco Vector Designs This rich selection of stylized motifs includes sleek flappers, whimsical animals, geometric shapes, and other stylized ornaments in the distinctive Art Deco mode. A gallery of compositions presents the images in inspiring design combinations and with special effects, and a succinct tutorial explains their use with popular editing programs. Saved in EPS, SVG, and JPEG formats, these elegant and practical vector files can be scaled to any size. Dover Original. 128pp. 8 1/4 x 9 1/2. November 2011 $49.95 US January 2012 $49.95 US January 2012 $49.95 US To Order Contact Your Local Dover Rep or Tel Fax

10 Clip Art Dover Pictura Premium-quality profi led color images many in vector versions The ultimate royalty-free image resource, the Dover Pictura series has been carefully selected from a vast archive of rare, original artwork that spans over three centuries. Produced to the highest possible standards, each affordable volume includes hundreds of premium-quality illustrations, patterns, and compositions. CD-ROMs include: Profiled color images for impeccable reproductions Black-and-white, 1200 dpi, bit-mapped, print-ready TIFF graphics Highly scalable, vector-based EPS versions whenever possible Internet-ready JPEG graphics for each image Fairy Tale Art This fanciful treasury of classic illustrations includes 200 color and black-and-white storybook scenes as imagined by Arthur Rackham, Edmund Dulac, Kay Nielsen, and other Golden Age masters. The colorprofiled graphics have been created in high-resolution and December 2011 Internet-ready formats scalable vector versions are $39.95 US included when possible Dover Original. 128pp /2 x 9 1/2. 42 Get FREE SHIPPING when you order any book before its publication month