Books: Arts
Currently listing articles 590-551:
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Book Review: French Girl Knits by Kristeen Griffin-Grimes— A beautiful collection of delicate, feminine knitting patterns.
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Book Review: African Diaries: Sketches & Observations by David G. Derrick Jr.— Experience Africa through the eyes of an artist.
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Book Review: Knitted Lace of Estonia by Nancy Bush and The Harmony Guide - 101 Stitches to Knit by Erika Knight— Embellished knits for every level of knitter.
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Book Review: Glam Knits - 25+ Designs for Luxe Yarns by Stefanie Japel— An indispensable collection of sexy, wearable knits.
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Book Review: Dilbert 2.0 - 20 Years of Dilbert by Scott Adams— Two decades of office satire, subversion and surreality.
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Book Review: Knitting Socks With Handpainted Yarn by Carol L. Sulcoski and Cute Knits for Baby Feet by Sue Whiting— From “Flame Thrower Socks” to the ill-at-ease “Bobble-Socks” effect: This "Knit Picks" entry features a pair of socks-knitting books for all age groups.
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The Great Book Adventure: The End— Every adventure has an end. Every book as a next chapter.
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Book Review: Color Style by Pam Allen and Ann Budd— A wonderful collection of patterned knits, from stripes to fair isle.
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Book Review: The B List - The National Society of Film Critics on the Low-Budget Beauties, Genre-Bending Mavericks, and Cult Classics We Love by David Sterritt and John Anderson— A subpar collection of essays on "B-List" movies.
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Book Review: Return to Chauvet Cave - Excavating the Birthplace of Art: The First Full Report by Jean Clottes— The closest we can get to the brilliantly preserved traces of the previous users - human and animal.
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Book Review: The Expectant Knitter - 30 Designs for Baby and Your Growing Family by Marie Connolly— A knitting collection to complement your pregnancy.
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Book Review: Visions of Paradise edited by Bronwen Latimer— National Geographic reveals heaven on Earth.
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Book/Graphic Novel Review: Watching the Watchmen - The Definitive Companion to the Ultimate Graphic Novel by Dave Gibbons, with Chip Kidd and Mike Essl— If you're not watching the Watchmen yet, you will be. Here's a good vantage point.
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Book Review: Boutique Knits - 20+ Must-Have Accessories by Laura Irwin— A beautiful collection of accessories to knit - perfect for the holidays.
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Book Review: Natural Knits For Babies & Toddlers by Tina Barrett— Cute knitting patterns made with all natural, organic fibers.
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Book Review: Wife Dressing - The Fine Art of Being a Well-Dressed Wife by Anne Fogarty— An old-fashioned guide to style. Some advice timeless; other advice very out-of-date.
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Book Review: Gothic Art Now by Jasmine Becket-Griffith— A chimerical showcase of gothic talent that spans the realms of painting, sculpture, mixed media, and multimedia art forms.
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Book Review: Baby Beanies by Amanda Keeys and Knitted Finger Puppets by Meg Leach— Two knitting books with great gift ideas for little ones. Excellent for leftover yarn.
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Book Review: Country Weekend Knits - 25 Classic Patterns for Timeless Knitwear by Madeline Weston— Twenty-five beautiful, classic knitting patterns that follow traditional techniques.
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Book Review: The Cream Of Tank Girl By Alan C. Martin and Jamie Hewlett— Back to those innocent days when a girl and her tank could travel the outback with her kangaroo boyfriend, terrorizing stupid people and blowing up
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Book Review: Mind Over Matter 4 - The Images of Pink Floyd by Storm Thorgerson and Peter Curzon— An excellent exhibition catalog of Thorgerson’s work.
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Off-Kilter Coffee Table Tomes: Okay, Not Exactly Ideal Stocking Stuffers...— Gift ideas from Russian Criminal Tattoo compendiums to oversized Elliott Erwitt dog photo books, and classic Arrow Collar ads to American avocado farmer nods.
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Book Review: The Clash by The Clash (Strummer, Jones, Simonon, & Headon)— Captures the energy and spirit of what made this band "the only band that matters".
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Book Review: Classic Electrics - A Visual History of Great Guitars by Walter Carter— The perfect stocking stuffer for the gearhead axe-grinder in your life.
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Book Review: Photojournalism: The Professionals' Approach – Sixth Edition by Kenneth Kobré— This is a must-have book with a wealth of information useful to anyone with a camera.
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Book Review: Knitting Art - 150 Innovative Works From 18 Contemporary Artists by Karen Searle— A fantastic, intriguing, and inspiring book of art. This is not a pattern book; this is a book of art in which the medium
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Book Review: Together or Separate - Knitting the New Twinset by Ann McCauley— These twinsets go beyond tank-and-cardigan combos, but the designs are hit-or-miss.
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Book Review: Continuous Cables - An Exploration of Knitted Cabled Knots, Rings, Swirls, and Curlicues by Melissa Leapman— Your complete guide to intricate and unique cable knitting.
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Book Review: Acting Class - Take a Seat by Milton Katselas— Notes about acting, and the knowledge and tools that have impacted actors, from famous Beverly Hills Playhouse teacher Milton Katselas.
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Book Review: Georgia O'Keeffe and Ansel Adams - Natural Affinities by the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum— Natural Affinities excels in tying these two leaders of the modern art movement in America together.
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Book Review: Bags That Rock: Knitting on the Road by Kelley Deal— A collection of 20 knit bags from The Breeders singer Kelley Deal.
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Book Review: The Elements Of Photography - Understanding And Creating Sophisticated Images By Angela Faris Belt— The Elements Of Photography is simply a fabulous book on creating photographic images.
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Book Review: Scrumptious Toppers for Tots and Toddlers by Debby Ware— A collection of over-the-top hats that would make a two-year-old cringe.
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Interview: John Trudell, Poet and Songwriter - An Un-Mined Mind!— Thought is energy, and when you take energy away from humans we're flat - we're mined out.
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Book Review - Knitting Noro: The Magic of Knitting with Hand-Dyed Yarns by Jane Ellison— An incongruous combination of beginner's patterns made with an expert's yarn.
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Book Review: It Girl Knits by Phoenix Bess— Thirty fresh styles for the young and fabulous.
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Book Review: The Secret Lives of Great Artists by Elizabeth Lunday— A great reader to gain a working knowledge of the greatest artists who ever lived.
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Book Review - Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Other Perversities: Pop Culture of the 1970s and 1980s by George Rose— A collection of photos ranging from celebrities accepting Oscars to punk rockers out on the prowl
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Book Review: Seams to Me - 24 New Reasons to Love Sewing by Anna Maria Horner— A good beginners sewing book, but the patterns are hit-or-miss.
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Book Review: The Knitters Bible - Knitted Throws and Cushions by Claire Crompton— A collection of unique patterns for every home decor.
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