Miniature Books

This book was very informative, of both Renoir's life as well as his art. I enjoyed reading it thoroughly and would recommend it to any art lovers.

Pierre-Auguste Renoir was an artist in the fullest sense of the word. The paintings he left us show us the simplicity and sensuality of his times and their brilliant colors and joyous images express the passion of Renoir's own soul.

The paradise of color and the changing effects of light were Renoir's greatest gift to the world. This book, Renoir: The Crown Art Library, showcases some of the artist's most beloved works and gives a brief overview of his life.

A quick glance at this book tells you that Renoir's favorite subject was always people. In fact, it is possible to select an entire series of masterpieces from Renoir's works without including even one landscape--something that would be impossible with any of the other Impressionists.

The people created by Renoir are always filled with the warm joy of simply being alive. Of the many illustrations in this book, most are in color, allowing us to both study and participate in the "joie de vivre" that Renoir, more than any other artist, communicated to the world.

There is a short analysis of the evolution of Renoir's technique and we learn why he abandoned the dark, sombre colors of the Old Masters and turned to the brilliant reds, blues, yellows and greens of which he was so fond.

We learn how and why the feminine form became a stronger and stronger element in his paintings, especially those of his later years, and we see how, in the last ten years of his life, he limited his palette to only a few colors--cinnabar, ochre, Naples yellow, black and some white, yet managed to create playful visions of a sun-bright world, seemingly devoid of weight; paintings in which contours of people and surroundings are blurred and all is joined in a concord of color and naturalness.

Renoir: The Crown Art Library is a wonderful introduction to the life and style of this master Impressionist, the world's most joyous painter. Those looking for a biography of Renoir would be better off choosing Renoir, My Father, by Jean Renoir, the artist's middle son. In-depth analyses of Impressionism and Renoir's own technique in particular, are also better covered in other books such as Rewald's History of Impressionism.

But for the vast majority of people, laymen who only want to increase their knowledge and appreciation of the world's greatest artists, Renoir: The Crown Art Library offers a wonderful starting point. With is lavish illustrations and lively text, it will broaden the scope of anyone's understanding. The book is a joy to browse and once insight is gained into the how and why of each painting, that joy is only increased.

While certainly far from exhaustive, Renoir: The Crown Art Library, is a lovely book and anyone with even a passing interest in Renoir and Impressionism will find it well worth their while.

3rd edition of the popular guide to making scenery for model railroads, dioramas and miniatures. Provides detailed step-by-step tips, tricks and methods to make true-to-life landscapes for your miniatures. Many photos, including 34 full color pictures of examples. Provides 25 handy tear-out reference cards detailing the projects described in the book. A useful sources-of-supply section assists you in obtaining materials that may be otherwise difficult to find. A must-have reference for those serious about modeling for railroads, dollhouses or other displays.

Schleicher has written an excellent book for anyone interested in any kind of miniature modeling. Whether your interest is model railroading, military dioramas, or dollhouses, you will enjoy reading and learning something new about your field.

My particular interest is making miniature Civil War and Revolutionary War dioramas. Needless to say, there was much in here for me to learn. I particularly enjoyed reading the sections about how to make dirt roads and making model trees.

I have tried one particular suggestion: using plush felt to simulate tall grass and weeds. The result was a good and inexpensive alternative to the other ways modelers can simulate grass and weeds.

I also appreciated the 25 tear reference cards you can use for different modeling techniques.

Read, enjoy, and learn something new about modeling!

I'm along way from but I will write a review anyway ~~I retired last year and this little book was given to me from a co-worker~ it is delightful and will make any one smile a perfect gift

I love this little book! I first received it as a wedding party favor, and every time I look through the pages, it brings up some childhood memory of long ago that brings a smile to my face. I recommend this for anyone who likes to give pleasure (in an innocent manner) to anyone in their life.

Even though all of the figures and maps in this starter set have been previously released in other sets, I still feel compelled to give it four stars for the following reasons. First, you know exactly what six figures you are getting (Obi-Wan Kenobi, Rebel Captain, Rebel Heavy Trooper, Darth Vader, Elite Stormtrooper, and Heavy Stormtrooper). And, while I would rather have had some new figures to play with, I very much appreciate the fact that you know exactly what you are getting up front. Further, if you happen to need one or more of these figures/maps, it's definitely worth buying this starter. Second, the Obi-Wan Kenobi figure was originally a very rare figure from the Rebel Storm set, and the Darth Vader figure was originally a very rare figure from the Revenge of the Sith set. Thus, until now these figures were harder to get and therefore fairly expensive. But, now you can get them both for one low price. Third, though one side of the map was previously released in the Revenge of the Sith Ultimate Missions book (the "Chancellor's Starship/Thrown Room Map" map), the other one was previously released only as a promo (the "Korriban - Valley of the Dark Lords" map). So while previously available, most people will likely not have one or both of these maps. Finally, the set includes a D20, latest rule book, and force/damage counters, so if this is the very first Star Wars minis item you are purchasing, you will still be able to have a fairly fun game right out of the box.

In sum, if you already have the figures and maps listed above, you will not need to buy this starter set. But, if you don't already have these figures or maps, it's definitely a very good buy for the price. Further, if you are new to the game and just want to give it a try, this is a very inexpensive and reasonable way to do so.

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The full score for CSS's organ symphony is very well arranged, easy to read, and is of good quality. It is really a steal at that price and is good enough for review or study. I used it to transcribe the piece to another instrument. For an orchestra you would need to have the piece-wise score for each instrument which obviously costs much more, but this is a good alternative for simpler applications, is great for a conductor or for transcribing, and is perfect for the casual reader. Very durable too.

In an era where good manuscripts are expensive and somewhat difficult to obtain, Dover has made available the consummate example of organ and symphony in harmony. With easy readablity and the trademark 'lay-flat' binding, Dover allows easy access to all parts of the score with little confusion. A must for all who enjoy listening to this piece as well as those who study scores and instumental relationships.

The score came in a timely manner and was what I expected it to be.

This was the first Dover Miniature score that I bought, but it was so good (especially for the price) that it induced me to buy more--now, I am the proud owner of six of these and have given one to a friend. The engraving is TINY, but it is also clear and readable. For the price, this is one of the best editions available.

If you like art, miniatures and making cards, you will love this book! It has a plethora of ideas by various designers to make cards in a variety of styles, techniques and materials. What I like the best, is that the majority of the ideas are open ended, so you do not end up with cookie cutter cards - Yuk! The envelope templates in the back of the book will save you time and allow you to customize your projects.

What an adorable little book! Very informative and inventive ways to creating small cards. Beautiful pictures. Easy to follow instructions. Templates included. I love this book!

There are few books I still enjoy reading with my second, after reading each with the first 100s of times. There is enough suprises in this story for my two year old to enjoy every night.

This book rhymes and the 20 month old I gave it to loves it. The flaps are large and will be difficult for the small ones to tear them off. It also helps little ones to search when they misplace their favorite toys.

Alice is the best character in Dilbert and she is the woman who will take action. You gotta love her and this book highlights some of her funniest moments!

This is a good book, however the small size is more meant for ratbert to read. Too small, too short and the price is too much. My advice? Get a larger book with more comics. I was done reading it in a few minutes.

This little book is pretty cool- its tiny and fits right in your pocket and is really easy to navigate- but after I got it I realized it wasn't what I wanted. I kept it anyway, just because it a fun thing to have.

This little book turned me on to some music that I hadn't heard before. It also contains good mix suggestions for different occasions. I always enjoy listening to the world cafe, because of the variety of music David plays.