Willy Pogány Rediscovered
Title | Willy Pogány Rediscovered PDF eBook |
Author | Willy Pogány |
Publisher | Courier Corporation |
Pages | 266 |
Release | 2013-06-06 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 0486140016 |
More than 100 color and black-and-white Art Nouveau–style illustrations from fairy tales and adventure stories include scenes from Wagner's "Ring" cycle, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, Gulliver's Travels, and Faust.
Drawing Lessons
Title | Drawing Lessons PDF eBook |
Author | Willy Pogány |
Publisher | Courier Corporation |
Pages | 130 |
Release | 2012-03-08 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 0486140415 |
In this essential guide to the basic principles of drawing the human figure, Pogany—one of the leaders of the Golden Age of Illustration—shows readers the path to artistic mastery. With a warm and supportive tone, he seamlessly blends instruction and insight with 375 masterful illustrations. The aim: to build a foundation for those who wish to draw skillfully and easily. Beginning with the humble dot and moving forward to perspective, anatomy, shading, portraiture, balance, motion, and more, this step-by-step resource is a genuine inspiration. Details of the human head, eyes, ears, and feet add depth to the instruction, followed by simple demonstrations that clearly illustrate how fundamental techniques are put into practice. Easy to follow and concise, this guide has long been considered an important resource for artists of all abilities.
The Children of Odin
Title | The Children of Odin PDF eBook |
Author | Padraic Colum |
Publisher | |
Pages | 304 |
Release | 1920 |
Genre | Mythology, Germanic |
ISBN |
A retelling of the Norse sagas about Odin, Freya, Thor, Loki, and the other gods and goddesses who lived in Asgard before the dawn of history.
The Songs of Bilitis
Title | The Songs of Bilitis PDF eBook |
Author | Pierre Louÿs |
Publisher | |
Pages | 368 |
Release | 1904 |
Genre | Deception in literature |
ISBN |
The King of Ireland's Son
Title | The King of Ireland's Son PDF eBook |
Author | Padraic Colum |
Publisher | Library of Alexandria |
Pages | 275 |
Release | 1944 |
Genre | Fairy tales |
ISBN | 1613102844 |
Chronicles the adventures of the King of Ireland's eldest and wildest son, describing how he encounters an enchanter's daughter, the king of the cats, Gilly of the goat-skin, and numerous others.
FORTY-FOUR TURKISH FAIRY TALES
Title | FORTY-FOUR TURKISH FAIRY TALES PDF eBook |
Author | Ignacz Kunos |
Publisher | Abela Publishing Ltd |
Pages | 476 |
Release | 2010-02 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1907256377 |
This volume is a treasure chest of classic Eastern tales drawing on the rich folklore of Turkey. Forty-four Turkish Fairy Tales has not been in print for almost 100 years, mainly because the original edition had lavish production standards. On the used market, mint copies of the 1913 original can cost up to four figures. This volume is appropriately titled Fairy Tales because something definitely 'fairy' occurs. There are talking animals, flying horses, birds that magically change into beautiful maidens, quests to win the hand of a princess, magical objects, simple, yet brave, peasants, wizards, witches, dragons and dungeons, epic journeys, and loveable fools. The majority of these stories contain encounters with 'Dews', or Turkish supernatural beings, better known in the West as 'Genies.' Sometimes the Turkish Dews are also called 'Arabs ' There are many other specifically Turkish elements and references in the stories, for which the glossary at the end of the book is of particular help. So this isn't simply an orientalised set of European Tales, but was drawn from an authentic Turkish oral storytelling tradition by Dr. Ignacz Kunos . Plus, there are almost 200 illustrations exquisitely crafted by Willy Pogany. While our production is not as lavish as the original, it does contain the original illustrations. Note: some of the illustrations could be considered unsuitable by 21st Century standards because they can be considered as caricatures with obvious ethnic stereotypes. However, in most cases, the illustrator is portraying imaginary creatures, which are supposed to be grotesque. Also to be remembered is the book was originally produced in 1913 when the world's attitudes towards racial tolerance and acceptance were quite different to those of today. 33% of the net will be donated to charities in Turkey for education scholarships
The Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy
Title | The Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy PDF eBook |
Author | Padraic Colum |
Publisher | |
Pages | 290 |
Release | 1918 |
Genre | Mythology, Greek |
ISBN |
A retelling of the events of the Trojan War and the wanderings of Odysseus based on Homer's Iliad and Odyssey.