A Sky Longing for Memories

Author: Makoto Shinkai
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1941220436
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A Sky Longing for Memories is a Makoto Shinkai fan's dream! Featuring art created by the beloved director, this full-color art book is packed with art from the many movies he directed for Studio CoMix Wave. The book is a 175 page LANDSCAPE FORMAT softcover, the majority of which are images, a rare treat in the realm of fanbooks. Inside you will find hundreds of backgrounds from from his award-winning works: 5 Centimeters per Second, The Place Promised in Our Early Days, Voices of a Distant Star, and a TV advertisement for the Mainichi Newspaper. In addition to the backgrounds, there is a section about the software and technique behind CoMix Wave's animation, which discuss the key features of the software the studio has developed to use at various stages of production. The English edition also comes with a lengthy interview with Mr. Shinkai and other key members of his studio.

Trees

Author: Tony Rodd
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520256507
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 316

Book Description
Beautifully illustrated and designed, this gorgeous reference book explores the world of trees from every perspective--from the world's great forests to the lifespan of a single leaf. Arresting color photographs of a wide variety of trees and close-ups of many of their remarkable features provide an enormous amount of information in a highly accessible format. The volume illustrates how trees grow and function, looks at their astounding diversity and adaptations, documents the key role they play in ecosystems, and explores the multitude of uses to which we put trees--from timber and pharmaceuticals to shade and shelter. A highly absorbing read cover to cover or dipped into at random, Trees: A Visual Guide delves into many specific topics: the details of flowers, bark, and roots; profiles of favorite trees; how animals and insects interact with trees; trees in urban landscapes; the role trees play in our changing climate; deforestation and reforestation; and much more. With clear diagrams, illustrations, and intriguing sidebars on many featured topics, this unique volume is a complete visual guide to the magnificence of the arboreal world.

Star Wars The Mandalorian The Ultimate Visual Guide

Author: Pablo Hidalgo
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780241460993
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 200

Book Description

Fashion Design, Referenced

Author: Alicia Kennedy
Publisher: Rockport Publishers
ISBN: 1610582012
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 416

Book Description
Fashion Design, Referenced is a comprehensive guide through the art and industry of fashion design, richly illustrated with over 1,000 photographs and drawings. Within the framework of four central categories, Fashion Design, Referenced examines the many interwoven elements that form the tapestry of fashion. “Fundamentals” provides an overview of the essential structure of the fashion profession (its organization, specializations, and centers) and looks at shifts in style over time and in ever-faster cycles going forward. “Principles” introduces the steps in creating a collection, from design to production, and explores directions suggested by sustainability and technology. “Dissemination” charts the many avenues by which fashion reaches its audience, whether on the catwalk or in the store, in print or online, in the museum or on the street. “Practice” gathers and appraises the work of the most influential and innovative fashion designers of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. From its first question—What is fashion design?—to its last—What does the future hold?—Fashion Design, Referenced chronicles the scope of ideas, inspirations, and expressions that define fashion culture. Visit the Fashion Design, Referenced Facebook page and become a fan at http://www.facebook.com/FashionDesignReferenced!

your name., Vol. 1 (manga)

Author: Makoto Shinkai
Publisher: Yen Press
ISBN: 9780316558556
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 176

Book Description
Based on the hit animated film! Mitsuha, a high school girl from a town deep in the mountains, dreams of an unfamiliar life in Tokyo. Taki, a high school boy from Tokyo, dreams that he is a girl living in the mountains. As the two change places in their dreams, their encounter sets a miraculous story into motion.

your name., Vol. 3 (manga)

Author: Makoto Shinkai
Publisher: Yen Press LLC
ISBN: 0316521205
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 168

Book Description
The third installment of the manga adaptation of the film that took the world by storm! To save Mitsuha and all of Itomori from the comet Tiamat, Taki joins up with Saya-chin and Tesshi to evacuate the town. But Mitsuha's father is stubborn and refuses to listen...

Disney

Author: DAVE SMITH
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780751339130
Category : Animation (Cinematography)
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
Compiled with unlimited access to Disney's archives, this guide charts the development of the company from its early days in the 1920s right into the 21st century. Focusing on the best-loved aspects of Disney - its animated feature films - the guide reveals how characters such as Mickey Mouse, Bambi and Dumbo were created and how classics such as Snow White and Cinderella were re-invented. Other aspects of the Disney empire also feature including their theme parks, TV channel and memorabilia.

LEGO Architecture

Author: Philip Wilkinson
Publisher: DK
ISBN: 9781465422866
Category : Architectural models
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"Iconic buildings reimagined in LEGO bricks"--Container.

Gem

Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0744084873
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 442

Book Description
Prepare to be dazzled by this shining and sumptuous visual guide to the world's greatest treasures. Feast your eyes on glittering gemstones, kaleidoscopic minerals, and famous trinkets in this comprehensive exploration of Earth's finest jewels. Following a foreword from Aja Raden, hundreds of pages take a lavish look at precious stones, precious metals, and organic gems in all their natural wonder. From agate to zoisite, everything under the Sun is encapsulated in spectacular photography and accessible text. Trace the history of gemmology and get the inside story on our planet's most famous and fabulous gems, including the mysterious Hope Diamond, the stunning Koh-i-Noor of the Crown Jewels, and exquisite Fabergé eggs. Find out their physical properties, check the price tags, and discover the most remarkable record-breakers. This exceptionally extravagant book is a picture-packed, fact-filled celebration guaranteed to bring sparkle to your life and your library.

Star Wars Rogue One the Ultimate Visual Guide

Author: Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780241232422
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 200

Book Description
"The essential, comprehensive guide to Rogue One- A Star Wars Story. Star Wars Rogue One Ultimate Visual Guideis an exciting reference format that accompanies the eagerly anticipated, first-ever standalone Star Wars movie- Rogue One. This beautifully detailed Star Warsbook features in-depth character profiles, plus 6 newly commissioned and fully annotated cross-sections of vehicles and mapped-out locations. With clear and authoritative text, Star Wars Rogue One Ultimate Visual Guideis packed with essential information - and presented alongside stunning stills from the movie. & TM 2016 LUCASFILM LTD."