Here's another assortment of some of the wonderful things to be found in our oversize book collection!
The Great Encyclopedia of Faeries by Pierre Dubois OVERSIZE 398.21 Dub
Pierre Dubois, self-proclaimed “elficologist”, has created a whimsical book containing illustrations and the history of the faerie world. Beyond the story of each fantastical entry, in the sidebar there are descriptions of the size, appearance, dress, habitat, food, customs and activities of each particular type of faerie folk.
Cakes & Cake Decorating by Angela Nilson, Sarah Maxwell and Janice Murfitt
From basic cake and icing recipes to fancy children’s cakes, this book presents mouth watering pictures. Do you need to make a cake in the shape of a telephone? How about a coconut cake with ducks on a pond of gelatin? Living in the birthplace of country music, you just might be called upon to make a banjo cake. If any of these cakes sound appealing, then this is the book for you.
Architecture by Neil Stevenson OVERSIZE 720 Ste
This Doring Kindersley book takes readers on a journey from ancient Rome and Egypt to the creations of Frank Lloyd Wright and beyond. Double page illustrations and attention to building detail make this a book appealing to adults and children alike. Where else can you visit the Empire State Building, Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Tokyo Olympic Stadium in one trip?
Quilts by Ljiljana Baird OVERSIZE 746.46
Grandmother’s Flower Garden, Mennonite Joseph’s Coat, Log Cabin, Dove at the Window, Whig’s Defeat, Amish Bear’s Paw: these are only a sampling of the many quilts covered in this colorful volume. Each quilt has a brief provenance and a history of when and where that particular pattern was popular.
The Joy of Art: A Creative Guide for Beginning Painters by Serge Clement and Marina Kamena
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Beginning with the basic elements of color and shape, the authors describe and draw a history of painting while also offering practical instructions for the budding artist. Each oversized page is crowded with hand-printed text and drawing, allowing the reader to flip through and be inspired by a wealth of techniques and examples. From simple brush strokes to drawing the human form, this truly is a creative guide for beginning painters.
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