Gary Bukovnik's sensual floral images have won him an enthusiastic public following and a major reputation. In this collection of selected watercolors from 1990-2004, readers will see the familiar fluid and powerful colorations, remarkable sense of balance, and technical agility associated with the artist's work. 86 colour illustrations
Gary Bukovnik: WATERCOLORS presents a selection of large-scale watercolors by one of the world's most highly regarded painters of flowers. The paintings meld a sensual visual vitality with a vibrant sense of color to create floral images of astonishing depth and intensity. The full range of Gary's work can be seen here, beginning clearly with its Western (especially European) roots, and moving boldly through its later Asian refinements. http://mead-hill.wixsite.com/mead-hill
Poet Michael McDonagh searches. He searches for meaning in the fleeting associations of the mind. He searches for clarity in happiness. He searches for passion to replicate his own. Michael does not compromise either with himself or with his audience. These handwritten unpunctuated poems challenge the reader to read and reread, moving the inflection, finding the pauses the pulse as the poet serenades his friends and searches for love. Artist Gary Bukovnik accompanies Michael on his journey complimenting the verse with seas and sepals.
Brittany's vegetables have long been the jewels in the crown of French cook, and in the hands of Breton-corn chef, Josephine Araldo, the vegetables and fruits of this fruit gastronomical region become the key to an unfettered style of cooking that is a hallmark of French regional cuisine. Illustrated.
David Grove was inducted into the Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame, the highest honor for an illustrator. Grove's illustrated works and process are detailed. More than an autobiography, this is a profound look into the lifelong formation of a unique aesthetic. The beautiful paintings and illustrations speak for themselves, but there is in-depth insight into Grove's illustrative process.
The sweeping, multi-Eisner-Award winning and Hugo nominated sci-fi epic is collected in an oversized hardcover edition! This special library edition features every cover, extensive process art section, and the original pitch of this thrilling tour-de-force! In a distant galaxy, acolyte Vess and hardened freighter pilot Grix join forces to expose an inconceivable conspiracy between the most dominant religion and an all-powerful mega-corporation. Suddenly prey in an interstellar chase through the dreaded Junk Rings to The Point of No Return, this unexpected pair is faced with a grave decision: reveal the truth or plunge the world into anarchy. And when the valiant crew of the Sundog is captured by the dangerous Siblings of Rebirth, Vess and Grix must fight to save not only the universe, but also their newfound love—against all odds. Praise for Invisible Kingdom: "Sharp, funny, and utterly breathtaking, Wilson and Ward's Invisible Kingdom is a world you won't want to leave."—Kelly Sue DeConnick (Pretty Deadly, Captain Marvel) "Invisible Kingdom is the comic I didn't know I wanted and now can't live without. It's a vitamin boost for the eyes and mind, full of great vistas of ideas. Two master creators doing a barrel roll just outside our atmosphere. You want this book."—Gail Simone (Birds of Prey, Batgirl) "G. Willow Wilson and Christian Ward are two of contemporary comics most visionary creators, and in Invisible Kingdom they are working together at the height of their powers to tell a stunningly relevant story with rip-roaring wisdom and mind-bending visuals. Highly recommended."—Saladin Ahmed (Ms Marvel, Black Bolt) "Invisible Kingdom isn't just for science fiction fans; it's for readers who enjoy a fast-paced narrative that also pushes boundaries. Simultaneously up close and personal yet vast in scope. It's my kind of space opera."—Nnedi Okorafor (LaGuardia, The Binti Trilogy, Who Fears Death) "A smart pop-art feminist Star Wars. Fans of science fiction epics... will want to strap in for the longer ride."—Publishers Weekly "One of the most unique sci-fi comics since Saga& resonates in the present day."—Bleeding Cool "A stunning and immersive world."—Sequential Planet "Invisible Kingdom delivers spiritual sci-fi with spectacular visual style."—The A.V. Club