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Whether your passion lies in fine art or the beauty of film making, you'll find a great selection of Art Books and Photography Books at Thriftbooks.com. Advance your understanding of black and white photography, color processing, or find the perfect lighting for portrait shots with our selection of photography books devoted to the learning and curious artist. Or perhaps you prefer to channel your creative side with a backstage tour of the ballet, an intimate look into the lives of Hollywood icons, or by delving into the history of fashion.

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Calligraphy
Hand Lettering for Relaxation: An Inspirational Workbook for Creating Beautiful Lettered Art
Hand Lettering for Relaxation: An Inspirational Workbook for Creating Beautiful Lettered Art
Amy Latta

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Modern Calligraphy for Kids
Modern Calligraphy for Kids

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Mastering Modern Calligraphy: Beyond the Basics: 2,700+ Pointed Pen Exemplars and Exercises for Developing Your Style
Mastering Modern Calligraphy: Beyond the Basics: 2,700+ Pointed Pen Exemplars and Exercises for Developing Your Style
Molly Suber Thorpe

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The Ultimate Brush Lettering Guide: A Complete Step-By-Step Creative Workbook to Jump Start Modern Calligraphy Skills
The Ultimate Brush Lettering Guide: A Complete Step-By-Step Creative Workbook to Jump Start Modern Calligraphy Skills
Peggy Dean

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Lettering Alphabets & Artwork: Inspiring Ideas Techniques for 60 Hand-Lettering Styles
Lettering Alphabets & Artwork: Inspiring Ideas Techniques for 60 Hand-Lettering Styles
Jay Roeder

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Learn to Letter with Luna the Llama : An Interactive Children's Workbook on the Art of Hand Lettering
Learn to Letter with Luna the Llama : An Interactive Children's Workbook on the Art of Hand Lettering

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Calligraphy for Kids
Calligraphy for Kids
Eleanor Winters

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The Calligrapher's Bible: 100 Complete Alphabets and How to Draw Them
The Calligrapher's Bible: 100 Complete Alphabets and How to Draw Them
David Harris

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Hand Lettering 101: An Introduction to the Art of Creative Lettering
Hand Lettering 101: An Introduction to the Art of Creative Lettering
Chalkfulloflove

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The Hand Lettering Workbook : Step-By-Step Instructions, Practice Pages, and DIY Projects
The Hand Lettering Workbook : Step-By-Step Instructions, Practice Pages, and DIY Projects

from $17.75

Drawing and Painting
You Can Draw in 30 Days: The Fun, Easy Way to Draw Anything Creatively and Confidently--in One Month or Less
You Can Draw in 30 Days: The Fun, Easy Way to Draw Anything Creatively and Confidently--in One Month or Less
Mark Kistler

from $9.39

Who Was Claude Monet?
Who Was Claude Monet?
Ann Waldron

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The Boys' Guide to Drawing Aliens, Warriors, Robots, and Other Cool Stuff
The Boys' Guide to Drawing Aliens, Warriors, Robots, and Other Cool Stuff
Aaron Sautter

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Drawing Lab for Mixed-Media Artists: 52 Creative Exercises to Make Drawing Fun
Drawing Lab for Mixed-Media Artists: 52 Creative Exercises to Make Drawing Fun
Carla Sonheim

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Who Was Frida Kahlo?
Who Was Frida Kahlo?
Sarah Fabiny

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Portrait Drawing: A Step-by-Step Art Instruction Book
Portrait Drawing: A Step-by-Step Art Instruction Book
Wendon Blake

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The Complete Guide to Watercolor
The Complete Guide to Watercolor
Ray Campbell Smith

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Everyday Watercolor: Learn to Paint Watercolor in 30 Days
Everyday Watercolor: Learn to Paint Watercolor in 30 Days
Jenna Rainey

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Rock Art Handbook: Techniques and Projects for Painting, Coloring, and Transforming Stones
Rock Art Handbook: Techniques and Projects for Painting, Coloring, and Transforming Stones
Samantha Sarles

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Paint Lab for Kids: 52 Creative Adventures in Painting and Mixed Media for Budding Artists of All Ages
Paint Lab for Kids: 52 Creative Adventures in Painting and Mixed Media for Budding Artists of All Ages
Stephanie Corfee

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Fashion
Making Faces
Making Faces
Kevyn Aucoin

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Little People, Big Dreams: Coco Chanel
Little People, Big Dreams: Coco Chanel
Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara

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The Little Dictionary of Fashion: A Guide to Dress Sense for Every Woman
The Little Dictionary of Fashion: A Guide to Dress Sense for Every Woman
Christian Dior

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Fashion: Coloring Book
Fashion: Coloring Book
Speedy Publishing

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How to Be a Fashion Designer
How to Be a Fashion Designer
D.K. Publishing

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The Little Black Book of Style
The Little Black Book of Style
Nina García

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Color Me Beautiful
Color Me Beautiful
Carole Jackson

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Chanel: Collections and Creations
Chanel: Collections and Creations
Daniele Bott

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Fashion Design Studio: Learn to Draw Figures, Fashion, Hairstyles More
Fashion Design Studio: Learn to Draw Figures, Fashion, Hairstyles More
Christopher Hart

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Pattern Magic
Pattern Magic
Tomoko Nakamichi

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Supreme Models: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Fashion
Supreme Models: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Fashion
Marcellas Reynolds

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Valentino: Couture: Themes and Variations
Valentino: Couture: Themes and Variations
Pamela Golbin

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Graphic Design
Steal Like an Artist
Steal Like an Artist
Austin Kleon

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Thinking with Type
Thinking with Type
Ellen Lupton

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Go: A Kidd's Guide to Graphic Design
Go: A Kidd's Guide to Graphic Design
Chip Kidd

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Graphic Design: The New Basics
Graphic Design: The New Basics
Ellen Lupton

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Pocket Full of Colors: The Magical World of Mary Blair, Disney Artist Extraordinaire
Pocket Full of Colors: The Magical World of Mary Blair, Disney Artist Extraordinaire
Amy Guglielmo

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The Elements of Typographic Style
The Elements of Typographic Style
Robert Bringhurst

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Interaction of Color
Interaction of Color
Josef Albers

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How To Be a Graphic Designer Without Losing Your Soul
How To Be a Graphic Designer Without Losing Your Soul
Adrian Shaughnessy

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The Designer's Dictionary of Colour [UK edition]
The Designer's Dictionary of Colour [UK edition]
Sean Adams

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Copy This Book: An Artista's Guide to Copyright
Copy This Book: An Artista's Guide to Copyright
Eric Schrijver

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Music
Guitar for Dummies
Guitar for Dummies
Hal Leonard Corporation

from $21.07

Piano and Keyboard Chords: Easy to Use, Easy to Carry, One Chord on Every Page
Piano and Keyboard Chords: Easy to Use, Easy to Carry, One Chord on Every Page
Jake Jackson

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The Story of Rap
The Story of Rap

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Violin for Dummies
Violin for Dummies
Katharine Rapoport

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Suzuki Cello School, Cello Part, Volume 1, Revise Edition (Suzuki Cello School, Cello Part Volume 1)
Suzuki Cello School, Cello Part, Volume 1, Revise Edition (Suzuki Cello School, Cello Part Volume 1)
Shinichi Suzuki

from $6.79

Who Was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?
Who Was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?
Yona Zeldis McDonough

from $3.99

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Music Theory, 2nd Edition (The Complete Idiot's Guide)
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Music Theory, 2nd Edition (The Complete Idiot's Guide)
Michael Miller

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Beginners Book for the Flute, Part I
Beginners Book for the Flute, Part I
Trevor Wye

from $14.65

Play Drums Today! All-In-One Beginner's Pack: Includes Book 1, Book 2, Audio & Video
Play Drums Today! All-In-One Beginner's Pack: Includes Book 1, Book 2, Audio & Video
Scott Schroedl

from $17.61

Maker Projects for Kids Who Love Music
Maker Projects for Kids Who Love Music
Rebecca Sjonger

from $4.19

Performing Arts
A is for Audra: Broadway's Leading Ladies from A to Z
A is for Audra: Broadway's Leading Ladies from A to Z
John Robert Allman

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Theatre Games & Activities: Games For Building Confidence and Creativity
Theatre Games & Activities: Games For Building Confidence and Creativity
Lynda A. Topper

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Let's Put on a Show!: A Beginner's Theatre Handbook for Young Actors
Let's Put on a Show!: A Beginner's Theatre Handbook for Young Actors
Adrea Gibbs

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The Acting Bible: The Complete Resource for Aspiring Actors
The Acting Bible: The Complete Resource for Aspiring Actors
Michael Powell

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Truth in Comedy: The Manual of Improvisation
Truth in Comedy: The Manual of Improvisation
Del Close

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Acting for Young Actors: The Ultimate Teen Guide
Acting for Young Actors: The Ultimate Teen Guide
Mary Lou Belli

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Breaking Into Acting for Dummies
Breaking Into Acting for Dummies
Larry Garrison

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A Practical Handbook for the Actor
A Practical Handbook for the Actor
Melissa Bruder

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Failing Up: How to Take Risks, Aim Higher, and Never Stop Learning
Failing Up: How to Take Risks, Aim Higher, and Never Stop Learning
Leslie Odom Jr.

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Play the Scene: The Ultimate Collection of Contemporary and Classic Scenes and Monologues
Play the Scene: The Ultimate Collection of Contemporary and Classic Scenes and Monologues
Eva Mekler

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Photography
National Geographic Photo Basics: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Great Photography
National Geographic Photo Basics: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Great Photography
Joel Sartore

from $17.80

The Kids' Guide to Digital Photography: How to Shoot, Save, Play With & Print Your Digital Photos
The Kids' Guide to Digital Photography: How to Shoot, Save, Play With & Print Your Digital Photos
Jenni Bidner

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National Geographic Kids Guide to Photography: Tips & Tricks on How to Be a Great Photographer From the Pros & Your Pals at My Shot
National Geographic Kids Guide to Photography: Tips & Tricks on How to Be a Great Photographer From the Pros & Your Pals at My Shot
Nancy Honovich

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The Photographer's Guide to Posing: Techniques to Flatter Everyone
The Photographer's Guide to Posing: Techniques to Flatter Everyone
Lindsay Adler

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The Photo Ark: One Man's Quest to Document the World's Animals
The Photo Ark: One Man's Quest to Document the World's Animals

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Dslr Photography for Beginners: Take 10 Times Better Pictures in 48 Hours or Less! Best Way to Learn Digital Photography, Master Your Dslr Camera & Improve Your Digital Slr Photography Skills
Dslr Photography for Beginners: Take 10 Times Better Pictures in 48 Hours or Less! Best Way to Learn Digital Photography, Master Your Dslr Camera & Improve Your Digital Slr Photography Skills
Brian Black

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Photojojo!: Insanely Great Photo Projects and DIY Ideas
Photojojo!: Insanely Great Photo Projects and DIY Ideas
Amit Gupta

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Photography: The Definitive Visual History
Photography: The Definitive Visual History
Tom Ang

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Read This If You Want to Take Great Photographs of People
Read This If You Want to Take Great Photographs of People
Henry Carroll

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POSE!: 1,000 Poses for Photographers and Models
POSE!: 1,000 Poses for Photographers and Models
Mehmet Eygi

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Persepolis
Marjane Satrapi

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From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
E.L. Konigsburg

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Calvin and Hobbes
Calvin and Hobbes
Bill Watterson

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Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic
Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic
Alison Bechdel

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Tales From a Not-So-Talented Pop Star
Tales From a Not-So-Talented Pop Star
Rachel Renée Russell

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The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity
The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity
Julia Cameron

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Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain
Betty Edwards

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Maus: A Survivor's Tale : My Father Bleeds History
Maus: A Survivor's Tale : My Father Bleeds History
Art Spiegelman

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Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business
Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business
Neil Postman

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Harold and the Purple Crayon
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Crockett Johnson

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The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming
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Henri J.M. Nouwen

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Just Kids
Just Kids
Patti Smith

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Maus II : And Here My Troubles Began
Maus II : And Here My Troubles Began
Art Spiegelman

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The Dot
The Dot
Peter H. Reynolds

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The One and Only Ivan
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Katherine Applegate

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Hyperbole and a Half: Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened
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Allie Brosh

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The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
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Patrick Lencioni

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