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2) Quantum criminals: ramblers, wild gamblers, and other sole survivors from the songs of Steely Dan
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2023.
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"Steely Dan was a somewhat unusual band that still inspires unusually strong devotion in its fans. Formed in the late '60s in New York, they released seven albums between 1971 and 1981, two of which were nominated for a Grammy. Part of what's unusual about them is that each of those albums was made by a different group of musicians--founding members Walter Becker and Donald Fagen had no issues swapping players from record to record in order to get...
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Discover how to make your character drawings even more realistic with step-by-step instructions and tips and tricks for creating the most lifelike portraits and facial expressions. Grab your sketchbook, pens, and pencils, and follow along as this instructional drawing guide teaches you everything you need to know about creating true-to-life human faces. With more than 150 easy-to-follow illustrations, Drawing Faces is the perfect guide for aspiring...
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Welcome to the world of portrait drawing, an art form that captures the essence of character and the subtleties of human expression. We are thrilled to present our comprehensive eBook, meticulously crafted to guide you through the intricacies of creating lifelike portraits. Whether you're a budding artist or looking to refine your skills, this eBook lays the groundwork, starting with the basics of portrait drawing. You'll build a solid foundation,...
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With the candid quirkiness of Awkward Family Photos and the confessional intimacy of PostSecret, Ransom Riggs's Talking Pictures is a haunting collection of antique found photographs-with evocative inscriptions that bring these lost personal moments to life-from the author of the New York Times bestselling illustrated novel Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. Each image in Talking Pictures reveals a singular, frozen moment in a person's life,...
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The renowned photographer reveals the stories behind his iconic images in this definitive collection of portraits and personal reflections.
Portrait photographer Yousuf Karsh captured some of the twentieth century's most influential personalities-from Winston Churchill to Muhammad Ali, Albert Einstein, Mother Theresa, and many others-in photographs that became as recognizable as their subjects. Karsh: Beyond the Camera presents a chronological overview...
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Hans Belting has held chairs in art history at the universities of Heidelberg and Munich and has been a visiting professor at Harvard, Columbia, and Northwestern. He also cofounded and taught at the School for New Media in Karlsruhe, Germany. His many books include An Anthropology of Images (Princeton), Florence and Baghdad: Renaissance Art and Arab Science, Looking through Duchamp's Door, The Invisible Masterpiece, and Art History after Modernism....
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This volume honors those who experienced the Vietnam War through striking portraits and personal accounts of the conflict and its repercussions.
This book offers a uniquely human perspective on the Vietnam War through portraits and stories of American veterans, southern Vietnamese veterans, and civilians. The surreal imagery of Thomas Sanders' photography encourages the viewer to take a closer look at those who experienced the war. These images...
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Based on her critically acclaimed exhibition, Major Arcana collects the work of photographer Frances F. Denny, who traveled around the U.S. photographing and interviewing a diverse group of people who identify as witches.
This book is an exploration of contemporary witchery told through striking photographs and short, inspiring essays written by the "Terry Gross of witches," Pam Grossman, and the subjects themselves. From occultists and Neo-pagans,...
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Dare to dream! Here are your wildest fantasies in photos: men reading Jane Austen, spurning supermodels, and reading all of the instructions.
Porn for Women (over 100,000 copies sold in its first six months!) and Porn for New Moms left women begging for more. To satisfy, the Cambridge Women's Pornography Collective has upped the ante with this "unrated" edition, showcasing men who are hotter, hunkier, and even more helpful around the house. In these...
12) Porn for Women
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Photos of men like you've never seen them before: listening (instead of mansplaining), appreciating your crafts, loving your womanly curves, and more!
Prepare to enter a fantasy world. A world where clothes get folded just so, delicious dinners await, and flatulence is just not that funny. Give the fairer sex what they really want-beautiful PG photos of hunky men cooking, hanging on your every word, asking for directions, accompanied by steamy captions:...
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Your perfect introduction to the enjoyable art of watercolor sketching!
A Beginner's Guide to Watercolor Painting is the perfect book for anyone who wants to experience the spontaneity of watercolor painting--a rewarding hobby that enables you to paint anytime, anywhere with very simple materials. The beginner-friendly lessons in this ebook contain all the information you need--detailed tips and instructions along with step-by-step photos to walk...
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In Senegal, portraiture serves as a vital index and creator of social connection. People sit for and display portraits, keep albums, and view illustrated magazines together. Through these portraiture practices, Senegalese have fashioned idealized images to mend fraught and fragmented lives in the context of decades of migration.
The Future Is in Your Hands provides an expansive frame for photography to highlight the role of affect in portraiture...
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Discover one hundred of the greatest folk artists practicing in the United States in Folk Masters: A Portrait of America. Over the past 25 years, photographer Tom Pich has traveled the country to the homes and studios of recipients of the National Endowment for the Arts' National Heritage Fellowship, the highest honor given to folk and traditional artists in the US. His portraits give us a glimpse into their art, their process, and their culture....
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A photographic celebration of the women of the 116th-the most diverse Congress in American history.
The first woman Speaker of the House. The first female combat veteran. The first Native American women. The first Muslim women. The first openly gay member of the Senate. These are just some of the remarkable firsts represented by the women of the 116th Congress, the most diverse and inclusive in American history.
Just over a century ago, Jeannette...
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The definitive visual portrait of Donald J. Trump's presidency, as seen through the lens of the Official White House Photographers
Working with the trust and close confidence of President Trump, the Official White House Photographers are granted unprecedented freedom to accompany the First Family behind the scenes. Their images capture a side of the president unseen by the controlled gaze of the media. Now, these extraordinary photographs are shared...
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What does it mean to be beautiful? How can a girl embrace and develop her individuality and unique qualities when the world is constantly comparing her to the plastic perfection of Barbie?
Body Positive: A Guide to Loving Your Body is the number one resource for young adult women who desire to redefine and understand true beauty. Focusing on correct body image, self-improvement, thinspiration, mental health, bullying, sexual harassment, and more,...
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