A wealth of useful, eye-catching graphics — from portraits of lovely ladies and bearded gentlemen to lush florals and sentimental notes — abound in this cornucopia of authentic, versatile motifs. Invaluable to commercial artists and designers, this collection will also be welcomed by collagists, decoupeurs, and other craftworkers. 344 illustrations.

Charming, royalty-free images of lovely ladies, amorous couples, doves, hearts, cupids, floral arrangements, clasped hands, youngsters in quaint costumes, heartfelt messages, and much more. For computer and direct cut-and-paste use. 370 full-color illustrations.

In the mid- and late-19th century, the Victorian preoccupation with "romantic" images resulted in a flood of paper ephemera--cards, calendars, labels, etc.--featuring charming, often sentimental illustrations. Now Carol Belanger Grafton has mined this rich load of Victoriana to compile a treasury of 370 full-color romantic vignettes. 24 plates printed one-side only.

An Anthology of Three Premiere Novellas by Marcia Lynn McClure (Novella 1) THE UNOBTAINABLE ONE THE CHILD WAS STRAWBERRY-SWEET AND LOVING...BUT THE MAN WAS FORBIDDEN FRUIT. Annette Jordan had accepted the unavoidable reality that she must toil as a governess to provide for herself. Annette Jordan had accepted the unavoidable reality that she must toil as a governess to provide for herself. Thankfully, her charge was a joy-a vision of youthful beauty, owning a spirit of delight. But it was Annette's employer, Lord Gareth Barrett, who proved to be the trial-for she soon found herself living in the all-too-cliche governess' dream of having fallen desperately in love with the man who provided her wages. The child loved her-but could she endure watching hopelessly as the beautiful woman from a neighboring property won Lord Barrett's affections? (Novella 2) THE GENERAL'S AMBITIONS SHE HAD BEEN SELECTED TO MARRY AND BEAR THE PROGENY OF THE SON... Seemingly over night, Renee Millings found herself orphaned and married to the indescribably handsome, but ever frowning, Roque Montan. His father, The General, was obsessively determined that his lineage would continue posthaste-with or without consent of his son's new bride. But when Roque reveals the existence of a sworn oath that will obstruct his father's ambition, will the villainous General conspire to insure the future of his coveted progeny to be borne by Renee himself? Will Renee find the only means of escape from the odious General to be that of his late wife-death? Or will the son find no tolerance for his father's diabolic plotting concerning the woman Roque legally terms his wife? (Novella 3) INDEBTED DELIVERANCE SNOWBOUND AND ISOLATED...SHE HAD NO ALTERNATIVE BUT TO ENDURE THE WINTER IN THE COMPANIONSHIP OF THE BRUTAL RACE TREVELIAN... Chalyce LaSalle had been grateful to the handsome recluse, Race Trevelian, when he had delivered her from certain tragedy one frigid winter day. He was addictively attractive, powerful and intriguing-and there was something else about him-an air of secreted internal torture. Yet, as the brutal character of her emancipator began to manifest, Chalyce commenced in wondering whether the fate she now faced would be any less insufferable than the one from which he had delivered her. Still, his very essence beckoned hers. She was drawn to him and her soul whispered that his mind needed deliverance as desperately as she had needed rescue that cold, winter's noon."

Color Outside the Lines brings together diverse, talented YA voices, including Samira Ahmed, Adam Silvera, Anna-Marie McLemore, Lori Lee, and Elsie Chapman, to reflect on interracial relationships. While focusing predominantly on POC voices, the anthology also includes LGBTQ+, religious, minority, and disability intersectionality, and it's stories range in tone and genre, from light-hearted contemporary to darker fantasy.

Sought-after designer Dena Fishbein--winner of 17 Louis awards as well as the Greeting Card of the Year Award--applies her distinctive signature style and passion for embellishing to the popular subject of cards, tags, and paper crafts. Here are fresh and fabulous ideas for birthdays, welcoming a new baby, holidays, weddings, and gift giving. Sweet little paper dresses adorned with ribbons, buttons, silk flowers, and beads can become either tags for packages or design motifs on cards. Cute and colorful animal faces have real child appeal for a kid’s present. Other designs come shaped like cupcakes, teacups, towering layer cakes, flowers, moons, stars, and more--and they’re beautifully embellished with everything from ball fringe to glitter. Includes designs for readers to color copy. A Selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club.

Additional Information Publication November-December 1949 | Price: 0.10 USD | Pages: 36 | Frequency: bi-monthly | Editing: Sol Cohen Credits Pencils:? (painted) | Inks:? (painted) | Colors:? (painted)Content Genre: RomanceNotes Cover is a reprint of Avon #151 (paperback novel), entitled "Where the Girls were Different" by Erskine Caldwell (1948). Comic Story Love Was My College Major (8 pages)Credits Pencils: Manny Stallman | Inks: John Giunta?Content Genre: RomanceNotes Art identification by Jim Vadeboncoeur, Jr. Comic Story What College Failed To Teach Me (7 pages)Credits Pencils: Ed Waldman (signed) | Inks: Ed Waldman (signed)Content Genre: Romance Text Story The Girl Who Carried A Torch (2 pages)Credits Letters: typesetContent Genre: Romance Comic Story Lonely Hearts Lover! (7 pages)Credits Pencils: Manny Stallman (signed) | Inks: Manny Stallman (signed)Content Genre: Romance Comic Story One Way Romance (7 pages)Credits Pencils: Jerry Grandenetti (signed) | Inks: Jerry Grandenetti (signed)Content Genre: Romance