Before the days of TV, DVDs, and video games, there was the circus. When it came to town, businesses and schools would shut down. Folks would gather round, for there, right in front of their eyes, was
It wasn’t too long ago that people tried all sorts of things to helpsick people feel better. They tried wild thingslike drinking a glass full of millipedes or putting some mustard o
The Digital Renaissance provides a unique and fascinating way of learning digital painting techniques. By looking at some key works by some of history’s greatest artists it teaches readers to recreate
Digital painting programs - notably Corel's painter - are now developed to the point that they can superbly emulate the whole gamut of conventional painting techniques. With a computer and a cheap gra
A fascinating look at the dismembered misadventures of history's most famous body parts, fully illustrated in black and white and perfect for fans of Georgia Bragg's How They Croaked and How They Ch
Master the tools and techniques of this exciting, contemporary medium?How can you create stunning artwork that combines the traditions of conventional media with the marvelous opportunities of digital
An encyclopedia of monsters delves into the history and science behind eight legendary creatures, from Bigfoot and the kraken to zombies and more. Find out each monster's origin story and the real-wor
Get to know the women who’ve wielded the power of fashion and brought about change with this illustrated biography that features twenty-five of history’s most influential fashion icons.Throughout time
Get to know the women who’ve wielded the power of fashion and brought about change with this illustrated biography that features twenty-five of history’s most influential fashion icons.Throughout time
From the kidnapping of Einstein's brain to the horrifying end of Louis XIV's heart, the mysteries surrounding some of history's most famous body parts range from medical to macabre. Carlyn Beccia expl
Louisa May Alcott is best known for penning Little Women, but few are aware of the experience that influenced her writing most-her time as a nurse during the Civil War. Caring for soldiers' wounds and
