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Dover 1,001 Advertising Cuts from the Twenties and Thirties 1,001 Advertising Cuts from the Twenties and Thirties
Created by illustrators over a half century ago, these distinctive, well-designed graphics display all the necessary components of any successful spot illustration: they're compelling, informative, attractive, and provide a simple, direct message. Painstakingly culled from magazines, newspapers, books and catalogs of the 1920s and 30s, the cuts are ideal for use in any number of graphic assignments-- in advertisements and announcements, on greeting cards and menus, and a host of craft projects. Over 1,000 black and white illustrations are included. Paperback, 112 pages.ISBN:486254909. DOVER
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Dover 150 Full-Color Art Nouveau Patterns and Designs 150 Full-Color Art Nouveau Patterns and Designs ISBN: 0486445119
The novelty of Art Nouveau derived in part from its innovative approach to the very concept of art. More than just a style, it eliminated the barriers between fine and applied arts and embodied a new way of thinking about modern society and production methods. This multipurpose treasury features luxuriant patterns and designs that date from the early twentieth century, the heyday of Art Nouveau. Featuring both allover patterns and stand-alone designs, it consists of 49 full-page illustrations, plus eleven pages with numerous individual images. Handsomely reproduced from a rare Viennese publication, this inexpensive volume offers a sumptuous assortment of authentic designs from a revolutionary art movement. Book specifications: paperback, 64 pgs., 8 3/8 in. x 11 in. Publisher: Dover, 2005.
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Dover 1500 Chinese Design Motifs 1500 Chinese Design Motifs ISBN: 0486452905
These crisp, black-and-white images will lend a distinctive Far Eastern accent to any project. Geometrics, abstracts, and other intriguing configurations adapt easily for use as spot illustrations and other applications. Professional and amateur artists, illustrators, and designers will find this inexpensive treasury a priceless source of royalty-free inspiration. Author: Pan Wuhua Format: paperback, 96 pgs., 8 3/8 in. x 8 3/4 in. Publisher: Dover, 2006
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Dover 200 Victorian Fretwork Designs 200 Victorian Fretwork Designs ISBN: 0486453421
This vintage sourcebook, reproduced from a rare edition, provides designers and craftworkers with 31 plates of graceful interlaced designs. Authentic patterns include scrollwork, finials, banisters, interlaced vines, floral carvings, and many other elegant fretwork designs. They're perfect for lending a quaint touch to countless print and craft projects. Author: A. Sanguineti Format: paperback, 64 pgs., 8 3/8 in. x 11 in. Publisher: Dover, 2007
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Dover 24 Art Deco Display Fonts CD-ROM and Book 24 Art Deco Display Fonts CD-ROM and Book
Master typographer Dan X. Solo has brought the graphic style of the Art Deco era to life with this collection of dynamic fonts showcasing the bold, elegant, streamlined lettering of the period. Perfect for the graphic designer, desktop publisher, or craftsperson, this CD-ROM and book set contains such alphabets as the sophisticated Chic and Parisian, the forceful Publicity Gothic, and many more. Easy to use and rich in practical applications, this Dover Electronic Clip Art set contains one CD-ROM containing 24 different fully scalable complete fonts in True Typeand Postscript Type 1 formats. All include an upper-case alphabet, and numerals and punctuation marks; many include a lower-case alphabet as well. A 48-page book shows every character in every font, printed large and clearly for easy reference. One CD-ROM can be used with any Macintosh or Windows compatible computer with a CD-ROM drive and 5MB of RAM, and Paperback book with 24 fonts on 48 pages.ISBN:486999688. DOVER
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Dover 24 Gothic Display Fonts with Book 24 Gothic Display Fonts with Book
This compilation of attractive and versatile Gothic fonts includes such classics as Academy Text, Antique Black, Church Text, Engravers Old English, Libra, Nicolini Broadpen, Rhapsodie, and more - typefaces that confer power and dignity with their every use. Set features one CD-ROM containing 24 different, complete, and fully scalable fonts in True Type and Postscript Type I formats, and a large-format 48-page book showing every image on the CD-ROM for easy reference. These dynamic, copyright-free alphabets are ready for instant use in newsletters, on posters, signs, and in a host of other print projects. Can be used with any Macintosh or Windows compatible computer with a CD-ROM drive and 5MB of RAM. Paperback, 48 pages.ISBN:486999556. DOVER
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Dover 24 Victorian Display Fonts with Book 24 Victorian Display Fonts with Book
This spectacular sampling of Victorian typefaces blends function and fancy in a convenient book and CD-ROM format. Immediately usable by graphic artists and craftspeople, 24 fonts include such distinctive, old-fashioned typefaces as Stereopticon, Chorus Girl, Glorietta, Romanesque, Rubens, Wedlock, and more. Included are one CD-ROM containing 24 different, complete, and fully scalable fonts in True Type and Postscript Type I formats, and a large-format 48-page book showing every image on the CD-ROM for easy reference. Ideal for bringing charming, old-time flavor to newsletters, posters, and display ads, these copyright-free typefaces also work well in a wide variety of craft projects. Can be used with any Macintosh TM or Windows TM compatible computer with a CD-ROM drive and 5MB of RAM. Paperback, 48 pages.ISBN:486999564. DOVER
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Dover 286 Full-Color Animal Illustrations from Jardine's Naturalist's Library 286 Full-Color Animal Illustrations from Jardine's Naturalist's
From diminutive hummingbirds to colossal elephants, from exotic butterflies to the common perch, this magnificent collection of full-color animal illustrations features a diverse range of wildlife that will enchant both artists and animal lovers. These meticulous illustrations represent some of the finest of Sir William Jardine's work, depicting scores of familiar and interesting animals. Divided into four categories, they include mammals, birds, fish and insects. These magnificent illustrations, complete with their original identifying captions, can be easily scanned or reproduced on a color copier, making them ideal for use by graphic artists and designers. Naturalists and nature lovers will find that the accuracy and exquisite detail of the plates offer a wonderful browsing experience. Paperback, 80 pages.ISBN:486401375. DOVER
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Dover 361 Full-Color Allover Patterns 361 Full-Color Allover Patterns
This excellent volume presents a dazzling assortment of copyright-free, full-color allover patterns. Carefully selected for their eye-catching appeal and suitability for practical use, the patterns in this volume offer artists, designers, and craftspeople an extensive and convenient archive of colorful patterns for use in a virtually unlimited number of projects. Ranging from 15th- through 20th-century sources, the collection encompasses a rich variety of subjects and styles: geometrics, florals and foliates, animal and nature motifs, and other attractive repeat patterns. Ideally suited for reproduction with a color copier, these patterns are also perfect for scanning into a computer, where the images can be reduced or enlarged and altered in color as well. Paperback, 361 full-color illustrations, 96 pages. Dover Publications. ISBN 486402681
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Dover 381 Old-Fashioned Holiday Vignettes in Full Color 381 Old-Fashioned Holiday Vignettes in Full Color
Bring the vintage warmth and charm of holidays gone by to almost any graphic or craft project with this treasury of nostalgic, copyright-free illustrations. Culled from Victorian and early 20th century sources, these full color vignettes will add period panache to advertisements, decoupage, menus, posters, newsletters, flyers and many other printed communications. Included are full color images of clocks, flowers and cherubs for Valentine's Day, and chicks, bunnies and decorated eggs to herald the glories of Easter. Shamrocks, flags, pumpkins, turkeys and Santas are present in abundance for other major holidays. All are ready for immediate use by artists, designers, decoupeurs and other craftspeople. Paperback, 48 pages.ISBN:486276864. DOVER
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Dover 423 Art Nouveau Designs and Motifs: CD-ROM and Book 423 Art Nouveau Designs and Motifs: CD-ROM and Book ISBN: 048699791X
Striking reproductions from a rare French portfolio of plants, animals, birds, insects, florals, abstracts, women, landscape, and other subjects — all depicted in the sensuous, curvilinear Art Nouveau style. The designs are shown in a wide array of usable formats: borders, repeating patterns, mortised cuts, corners, frames, and other configurations. This book includes a CD-Rom containing 423 royalty-free images saved in high-quality JPEG format. System requirements: Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP OR Macintosh, all versions; CD-ROM drive. Authors: J. Klinger and H. Anker Format: paperback, 64 pgs., 8 1/4 in. x 11 in. Publisher: Dover, 2006
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Dover 5000 Designs and Motifs from India 5000 Designs and Motifs from India
This rich collection of copyright-free designs and motifs provides today's artists and designers with a stimulating and practical archive of usable material. In this volume are designs adapted from dolls and toys from the Harappa culture, coins and pottery from South India, Ajanta and Bagh murals, Muslim monuments, Buddhist temples, textiles from Gujarat, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and other regions, and much more. Embodying the variety and complexity of traditional Indian design, the motifs in this collection will be of immediate use to artists and illustrators, and will provide an exciting glimpse into the rich store of Indian decorative art. Paperback, 208 pages.ISBN:486290611. DOVER
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Dover Animals Animals
Contemporary artists and designers are finding the wood engraving one of the most highly desirable sources of illustration for many design purposes. Simple and bold or capable of the most exquisite effects of tonal gradiation, this elegant black-and-white artwork sustains no loss in reproduction and is a perfect complement to typography. Included are 1,419 clear wood engravings in natural, lifelike poses. Over 1,000 species of animals are presented, arranged by category. Paperback, 284 pages.ISBN:486237664. DOVER
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Dover Arms and Armor; A Pictorial Archive from Nineteenth-Century Sources Arms and Armor; A Pictorial Archive from Nineteenth-Century Sources
Choose from a rich trove of over 750 illustrations compiled from rare 19th century sources in this extensive volume. Included are detailed, high-quality depictions - arranged chronologically and, to some extent, geographically - of suits of armor, chain mail, swords, halberds, spears, pikes, lances, crossbows, axes, daggers, helmets, shields, knives, small arms and a host of other implements, along with scenes of battle, siege, jousts, soldiers, horses and more. Especially suitable for projects requiring a medieval or old-fashioned flavor, these illustrations will fill a myriad of needs for battlefield related graphic art. Paperback, 128 pages.ISBN:486285618. DOVER
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Dover Art Deco Decorative Patterns in Full Color Art Deco Decorative Patterns in Full Color ISBN: 0486448622
This collection of sensuous, bold, and exotic motifs, reprinted from a rare 1910 portfolio, contains a wealth of arresting Art Deco wallpaper patterns. The 160 striking, royalty-free designs – a must-have collection for designers and craftworkers – depict a breathtaking array of florals, geometrics, and abstract designs, all stunning in their presentation and elegant in their simplicity. Book specifications: paperback, 64 pgs., 8 3/8 in. x 11 in. Publisher: Dover, 2006.
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Dover Bizarre & Ornamental Alphabets Bizarre & Ornamental Alphabets
Here is an exquisite collection of useable, unusual, copyright-free lettering for today's graphic artists and designers that presents a full range of unique and evocative lettering dating from an 11th century Anglo-Celtic alphabet right up to the present. This new and highly useable material - much of it available nowhere else - is drawn in line, with creative precision, and is easily transferable for artistic work of all kinds. The volume contains 1,685 bizarre and ornamental letters, include 50 full alphabets in a variety of motifs. Paperback, 121 pages.ISBN:048624105X. DOVER
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Dover Calligraphic Ornaments Calligraphic Ornaments
Add a note of elegance to countless graphic arts or craft projects with this expertly rendered collection of calligraphic ornaments. Hundreds of ready-to-use motifs, including borders, frames and spots, add a delicate note to almost any graphic project - advertisements, menus, announcements, newsletters, posters, scrolls, certificates and much more. Strongly reminiscent of 18th century pen flourishes. Paperback, 64 pages.ISBN:486252981. DOVER
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Dover Celtic Designs for Artists and Craftspeople CD-ROM and Book Celtic Designs for Artists
For commercial artists and craftworkers--a rich and diverse selection of more than 200 striking designs depicting elaborate spirals and weaves, exotic birds, horned beasts, mermaids, and other fanciful creatures. High-quality, permission-free images for any project that calls for a dramatic touch. 223 black-and-white illustrations. Paperbound, 8 1/4 in. x 11 in., 48 page book plus CD for Mac or PC. ISBN 0486995917
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Dover Chinese Cut-Paper Animal Designs Chinese Cut-Paper Animal Designs ISBN: 0486452255
Although often regarded as simple folk craft, paper cutouts constitute one of the foundations of Chinese art. This bold assortment features an original selection of 125 rare black-and-white cuts. Consisting exclusively of animal motifs, the book offers unusual renderings of fish, dragons, butterflies, horses, cranes, and other creatures. Format: paperback, 64 pgs., 8 3/8 in. x 11 in. Publisher: Dover, 2006
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Dover Classic Type Faces and How To Use Them Classic Type Faces and How To Use Them
While there are many typography books on the market, few of them can boast all the features of this exceptionally useful workbook. It includes 75 widely used type faces shown in complete fonts, with companion lower cases, as well as these valuable features: an additional 16 type faces--traditional and modern favorites in advertising typography; letters are printed jumbo size to reveal the fine nuances that make each type face unique; a written description accompanies each type face, giving practical applications of the alphabet and detailed analysis of its character; a range of graduated point sizes of each type face is shown superimposed on a self-measuring pica form; a "Directory of Standard Type Faces" catalogs specimens of more than 900 type faces in use today. These and many other useful features make this volume an indispensable resource for typographers, artists, illustrators--anyone who works with type. Paperback, 91 complete fonts, 256 pages.ISBN:486287270. DOVER
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