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Novelist, comics writer, scriptwriter, poet, occasional artist - a master of several genres and inadvertent leader of many cults - there are few creative avenues Neil Gaiman hasn't ventured down. From unforgettable books like The Ocean at the End of the Lane and American Gods to ground-breaking comics and graphic novels like The Sandman and Violent Cases; from big screen fantasies like Coraline to small screen epics like Doctor Who; and from short stories to songwriting, stage plays to radio plays, journalism to filmmaking, and all points in-between, The Art of Neil Gaiman is the first comprehensive, full-colour examination of Gaiman's work to date.

Manga is more than a genre in the comics field: it is a vital creative medium in its own right, with hundreds of millions of readers worldwide, a host of graphic styles, and a rich history now spanning seven decades. Now for the first time, that history is told by an award-winning expert in the field. Covering topics from Akira to Mazinger Z, this book is fully illustrated throughout, and photos of key creators accompany accessible sidebars and timelines. The text is chronological, telling the story of Manga from its early-20th-century origins to its global dominance. Timelines relate key publications to events in Japanese and World history, and frequent sidebars give short biographies of key creative figures. Answering the key questions of any fan - where did my favourite manga come from, and what should I read next? - this book will open doors to neophytes and experts alike. Fans of manga and anime will: - discover the stories behind their favorite manga creator - be inspired by the history of the medium and its genre - find new manga to read and fall in love with.

With dramatic and exciting stories, Carlos Miller reveals the secrets behind successful citizen journalism. Whether you're planning a publicity blitz for your cause, you're interested in the down-and-dirty practices of the police, or just want to be prepared for the moment you're the first on the scene, this book has everything you'll need to know to take news-worthy pictures and get them in front of a wide audience. You dont need a DSLR camera - though they can be useful - what is essential for citizen journalism is a cool head, an eye for a great angle, and the initiative to capture the moment: let Carlos Miller show you how.

It's dot-to-dot gone wild in this latest addition to the series, as author Thomas Pavitte sets out to explore the animal kingdom. Enjoy bringing your favourite animals to life with The 1000 Dot-to-Dot Book: Animals, featuring popular pets such as cats and dogs, as well as the more exotic beasts of feathers, fur, and scales... With 20 incredible drawings for you to complete at home each consisting of no fewer than a thousand dots you'll discover the unique pleasure and satisfaction that comes from joining dots. Best of all, the fun doesn't end with the last dot joined, because the perforated pages make it easy to tear out your drawing, rewarding you with a brilliant piece of art that you yourself had a hand in creating!

Following the global success of The 1000 Dot-to-Dot Book, author Thomas Pavitte is now taking his extraordinary illustrations to the urban jungle in 1000 Dot-to-Dot Cityscapes. With 20 incredible drawings of some of the greatest cities in the world each consisting of no fewer than one thousand dots and rendered in amazing detail youll discover the unique pleasure and satisfaction that comes from joining dots. Best of all, the fun doesnt end with the the last dot joined, because the perforated pages make it easy to tear out your drawing, rewarding you with a brilliant piece of art that you yourself had a hand in creating!

In almost all photography it s the quality of light that makes or breaks the shot. For professional photographers, chasing the light, waiting for it, sometimes helping it, and finally capturing it is a constant preoccupation and for some an obsession. Drawing on four decades of doing just this, Michael Freeman takes a simple but practical approach to reacting to, and capturing photography s most important commodity. There are just three sections titled Waiting, Chasing, and Helping: Waiting explains the kinds of lighting that photographers can anticipate and plan for, while Chasing explores the transient, serendipitous light that photographers have to work quickly to exploit. Helping, the final and most technical section, focuses on the skills and techniques for enhancing, reducing, or otherwise controlling light, covering everything from in-the-field shooting choices to technical transformations.

From "Frankenstein "and "Dracula," to "Night of the Living Dead" and "The Omen," this grisly grimoire conjures up ghouls, demons and all manner of things that go bump in the night. Crammed with endless facts, trivia and stories about every aspect of horror - from 1950s EC Comics and TV series "The Twilight Zone"; to the music of Black Sabbath and Japanese horror films - this little gem of spookiness is guaranteed to keep readers up all night. Intriguing insights into the lives of classic horror writers like H.P. Lovecraft, Edgar Allen Poe, Clive Barker, and Stephen King are complemented by fascinating behind-the-scenes peeks into the productions of "Psycho," "The Thing," and "Halloween." Vuckovic's many authoritative lists include: The Top 13 Vampire Films; 13 Scariest Horror Video Games; and The 25 Best Horror Movie Taglines: "The good news is your date is here! The bad news is... He's dead!" revealing the humour in the horror. Vuckovic's Horror Miscellany is the ideal present for "The Walking Dead" and "World War Z "fan in your life. Just don't read it alone!

This arresting miscellany is jam-packed with intriguing and enlightening stories, facts and trivia about all manner of murderers, miscreants, and malcontents. The book reveals incredible tales about criminal gangs around the world, such as the Japanese Yakuza, the L.A. Crips and Bloods and the Italian Camorra. Plus, there are extensive lists of criminal slang throughout the centuries; an explanation of Russian prison tattoos; a confidence trickster's lexicon; insights into the world's most audacious crimes--like the theft of the Mona Lisa--and quotes from the criminals themselves, and the cops who chased them. Inside are chilling black and white illustrations and revealing portraits of some of society's scariest killers. Chrisp's True Crime Miscellany is an indispensable gift to any fan of TV shows like "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," " Elementary," "The Killing," and "Dexter."

Landscape photography is one of the medium's most popular areas. New technology and techniques have made it possible to interpret the landscape in exciting new ways, and a host of amateur and professional photographers are rising to the challenge. Each volume in this set of four seasonally-themed books is small enough to go anywhere with you, and offers a wealth of tips and tricks alongside stunning contemporary landscape images from a selection of today's best photographers. Here's an idea of what you can learn: Spring - Everything about the natural environment is changing at lightning pace, from the blossoming flowers and trees to the weather itself. The tips, tricks, and location ideas in these pages will help you get every shot perfect, and take advantage of the extended "magic hours" after dawn and before dusk. Summer - Full sun is perfect for the beach, but challenging for photographers. The advice in this book will help you bring out every detail in brightly lit scenes and the accompanying dark shadows. It's a great opportunity for contemporary HDR work, or dramatic, high-contrast compositions. Fall - Traditionally known as the most beautiful season of the year, but with everyone competing to catch the reddening leaves how can you make sure your pictures stand head and shoulders above the rest? This volume is packed with tips on composing with color and ensuring that your camera captures every tone perfectly. Winter - Covering everything you need to shoot breath-taking winter scenes, from protecting your equipment from the elements, to understanding how and when to override your camera's built-in metering. Winter is also the season that responds best to black and white, giving you another set of options in the field and the digital darkroom alike.

In an age of childhood fun for grown-ups, we bring you The 1000 Dot-to-Dot Book. Thomas Pavitte has put together a unique collection of dot-to-dot puzzles, all of them consisting of 1,000 dots and taking a satisfyingly long time to complete. His unique style, His unique style, recreating iconic people and portraits in dot form, results in images that are not only fun to join, but cool enough to put on your wall.

Did you know you can make your own camera, and create striking images, for next to nothing? Pinhole cameras have existed since the 19th Century, and use a tiny hole instead of a lens to make pictures on film that can be processed in the normal way. The results have amazing qualities, and in Build Your Own Paper Cameras, one of the world’s leading pinhole photographers shows you how to make your own paper pinhole cameras using the unique camera templates on the disc and step-by-step instructions – you can even learn how to turn your digital SLR into a pinhole camera!

This ‘Top Tramps’ card game collects 30 of the most famous, infamous and sauciest exotic dancers from the past and present, from classic performers Tempest Storm, Blaze Starr, Lili St. Cyr, and Sally Rand, to modern day stars like Dita Von Teese, Kitten de Ville, Eden Glamorama, and many more! Who’s the most statuesque stripper? Which burlesque beauty is the most buxom? Answers to these questions, and many more, are inside.Whether gawping at gorgeous gals or simply grinning while playing the game, this pack is guaranteed to provide hours of entertainment.

101 Top Tips from Professional Manga Artists' reveals the latest techniques for creating digital and traditional manga illustrations. Written by an award-winning manga artist with contributions from a select band of fellow professionals, this title offers a multitude of eye-opening hints and techniques for the budding creator. From basic drawing tips to designing characters, painting vivid illustrations and creating captivating comics, the book collects the wealth of knowledge and experience of these manga professionals. Covering fundamentals of art alongside tips on becoming a professional, this is the ultimate resource for beginners and more experienced artists alike.

Explore a world of cool, quirky, and collectable vintage cameras. The huge growth of sales in Lomography-style plastic-lens cameras shows that interest in, and love of, cheap, fun, cameras has never been stronger. But the few models that are still manufactured are only the tip of the iceberg, with hundreds of amazing, exciting, weird and wonderful cameras widely available at yard sales, thrift stores and online. This book is the first to look at every significant 'people's camera' launched since Kodak Box Brownie brought cameras to the masses in 1908-and some cool gadgets too-providing a fascinating insight into the tastes of previous generations. Not only that, but each featured camera is accompanied by rare original promotional materials, so you can see exactly what its manufacturers, or Madison Avenue, made of the latest camera in its day (and learn a bit about your grandfather's world!).

This book shows new and intermediate photographers that they can move beyond the dogma and shoot more creatively, right now. Not only does it offer useful basic knowledge that can sharpen anyone's eye for a great photograph but you'll simultaneously be shown how you can push the boundaries, filling your memory card with exciting, refreshing pictures every time.