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Accidentally Wes Anderson
Koval, Wally
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * A visual adventure of Wes Anderson proportions, with a foreword by the legendary filmmaker himself: stunning photographs of real-life places that seem plucked from the world of his films, with the fascinating stories behind each façade. ...
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Snails & monkey tails : a visual guide to punctuation & symbols
Arndt, Michael
Paper Book
"There are countless books that can teach you the alphabet, but almost none that focus on the tiny designs that run interference among the letterforms: those easily overlooked punctuation and typographic symbols. These symbols, as Michael Arndt proves in this beautiful and endlessly fascinating...
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Spine poems : an eclectic collection of found verse for book lovers
Simon, Annette
Ebook
A charming, clever, and original collection of more than 100 spine poems-a popular form of found poetry composed by arranging book spines--illustrated with 110 full-color photographs. Easy to create and share online, spine poems--also known as collage poems or centos--have...
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Brilliant maps for curious minds : 100 new ways to see the world
Wright, Ian (Blogger)
Paper Book
Publisher's note: Brilliant Maps for Curious Minds was published in the UK under the title Brilliant Maps. Which countries don't have rivers? Which ones have North Korean embassies? Who drives on the "wrong" side of the road? How many national economies are...
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Journey : an illustrated history of travel
Adams, Simon (Transport consultant).
Paper Book
Follow the voyages of the Vikings, pursue plundering pirates, trace the Hippie Trail, or set off on a flight to the Moon. A thrilling expedition awaits you on every page. Journeys have arisen from all manner of impulse, from migration and the search for food to pilgrimages, trade...
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Bibliophile : an illustrated miscellany
Mount, Jane
Paper Book
Searching for perfect book lovers gifts? Rejoice! Bibliophile: An Illustrated Miscellany, is a love letter to all things bookish. Author Jane Mount brings literary people, places, and things to life through her signature and vibrant illustrations. It's a must-have for every book...
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The color of time : a new history of the world, 1850-1960
Jones, Dan
Paper Book
A brilliant artist and a bestselling historian have combined their talents to bring vividly to life two hundred photographs of the defining events and personalities of the modern world. The Color of Time spans more than one hundred years of world history--from the reign of...
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The story of food : an illustrated history of everything we eat
Paper Book
From the fish that started a war to the pope poisoned with chocolate, discover the fascinating stories behind the origins, traditions, and uses of our food. Explore the tales, symbolism, and traditions that come wrapped up in the food on our plates - food that not only feeds our...
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North American maps for curious minds : 100 new ways to see the continent
Bucklan, Matthew
Paper Book
No matter how well you think you know North America, the 100 infographic maps in this singular atlas uncover a trove of fresh wonders that make the continent seem like the center of the universe. Did you know that North America is where the first T. rex was found? Or that it's where you can...
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Literary landscapes : charting the worlds of classic literature
Sutherland, John
Paper Book
Literary Landscapes delves deep into the geography, location, and terrain of our best-loved literary works and looks at how setting and environmental influences storytelling, character, and our emotional response as readers. Fully illustrated with hundreds of full-color images throughout.<...
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The color of time : women in history 1850-1960
Jones, Dan
Paper Book
Bestselling historian Dan Jones and the brilliant artist Marina Amaral have combined their talents to create a illuminating visual history of women around the world. Dan Jones and Marina Amaral, the acclaimed team behind The Color of Time, combine their talents again...
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Humans
Stanton, Brandon
Paper Book
The Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller "Just when we need it, Humans reminds us what it means to be human . . . one of the most influential art projects of the decade." --Washington Post Brandon Stanton's new book, Humans--his most...
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Wild maps for curious minds : 100 new ways to see the natural world
Higgins, Mike (Journalist)
Paper Book
Which nations have launched animals into space? Where are the world's cat people? How many humans live in high-risk zones for natural disasters? How far do you have to travel to hug all fifteen of the world's oldest trees? Where in the world do snakes live--or better yet, where can you avoid them?!...
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Creature : paintings, drawings, and reflections
Tan, Shaun
Paper Book
BEST OF THE YEAR The Guardian · SLJ Teen Librarian Toolbox From the creator of The Arrival, a collection of essays illuminating his thoughts and advice for writers and artists, young and old. Shaun...
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