Collecting Model Car and Truck Kits
Collecting Model Car and Truck Kits

Author: Tim Boyd

Publisher:

Published:

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9781610605809

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New from the Nostalgic Treasures series: a comprehensive guide for modelers or would-be modelers. Discover histories and descriptions of some of the more significant collectible groups of kits including AMT's Trophy Series double kits, 1953-62 Corvette kits, Mopar B-body kits, Classic kits, and more. Find out how to get started collecting model cars, what to look for, and the pros and cons of collecting versus building vintage kits. A superb addition to your modeling library.

Japan's Favorite Mon-star
Japan's Favorite Mon-star

Author: Steve Ryfle

Publisher: ECW Press

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 376

ISBN-13: 1550223488

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Bigger, badder, and more durable than Hollywood's greatest action heroes, Godzilla emerged from the mushroom cloud of an H-bomb test in 1954 to trample Tokyo. More than 40 years later, he reigns as the undisputed monarch of movie monsters, with legions of fans spanning several generations and countless international boundaries.

Eiji Tsuburaya: Master of Monsters
Eiji Tsuburaya: Master of Monsters

Author: August Ragone

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2007-11

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 9780811860789

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Behind-the-scenes hero to anyone who's thrilled by giant monsters duking it out over Tokyo, Eiji Tsuburaya was the visual effects mastermind behind Godzilla, Ultraman, and numerous Japanese science fiction movies and TV showsbeloved around the world. The first book on this legendary film figure in English, this highly visual biography details his fascinating life and career, featuring hundreds of film stills, posters, concept art, and delightful on-set photos of Tsuburaya prompting monsters to crush landmark buildings. A must-have for fans, this towering tribute also features profiles of Tsuburaya's film collaborators, details on his key films and shows (most available on DVD), and features on the enduring popularity of the characters he helped create.

Japanese Screens in Miniature
Japanese Screens in Miniature

Author:

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Published: 2012-08-28

Total Pages: 26

ISBN-13: 1462903916

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Japanese Screens in Miniature is a collection of six of Japan's masterpieces reproduced as actual miniature screens, with an introduction to this most colorful, exuberant, and decorative aspects of the Golden Age of Japanese art. The development of the Japanese screen as an ant form in the Momoyama period (1575-1615) presents a fascinating example of the converging influences of art traditions,history, politics, religion, and architecture.

Shoji
Shoji

Author: Jay Van Arsdale

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2013-08-02

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1568365330

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Japanese-style shoji screens are translucent, wooden-lattice panels that subtly transform light and space and add an elegant touch to any decor. This book contains all the information you need to design and make shoji for your own home or apartment. Features: Notes on aesthetics and design fundamentals Complete how-to guide covering basic construction methods, screen materials, and wood selection Home projects, including window inserts, sliding and hanging screens, glass panel shoji, double- and single-sided shoji, skylight shoji, decorative wall boxes, and floor and table lanterns Introduction to Japanese hand tools and planing and joinery techniques Sample lattice patterns, photographs, and line drawings for design and remodeling ideas List of suppliers

The Bonsai Kit
The Bonsai Kit

Author: Perseus

Publisher: Running Press

Published: 2001-08-23

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 9780762410422

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"This kit is a splendid introduction to the ancient art of growing mature, reduced-scale trees in small spaces. An engrossing horticultural project sure to captivate any level of gardening enthusiast,"

Shoji and Kumiko Design
Shoji and Kumiko Design

Author: Desmond King

Publisher:

Published: 2018-10-20

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13: 9780987258335

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Book 4 Diamond Patterns is the fourth book in the Shoji and Kumiko Design series, and follows on seamlessly from Book 3 Hexagonal Patterns. In Book 4, Des King gives detailed instructions on making 31 stunning patterns in the diamond (hishi-gata) jigumi arrangement, including the spectacular yotsu-kude four-way joint and tombo dragonfly pattern.More than 350 photographs and diagrams guide you at each stage on making these patterns using tools found in any Western workshop, and simple shop-made jigs. As with Books 1, 2 and 3, no specialized tools are required for any of the patterns covered in Book 4.

Mac mini Hacks and Mods For Dummies
Mac mini Hacks and Mods For Dummies

Author: John Rizzo

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2006-01-13

Total Pages: 388

ISBN-13: 0470006919

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Starting at $499, the diminutive Mac mini-2.5 inches tall, 6.5 inches wide, and 2.9 pounds-is expected to become Apple's bestselling computer, with projected shipments of 100,000 units a month This book offers several projects-some easy, some more challenging-to help people tweak, modify, and transform a Mac mini Modest modifications include creating a Mac mini home theater, an appliance controller, and a travel kit; other more complex (but very cool!) mods require wielding a soldering iron Offers detailed, illustrated step-by-step instructions-including how to open the Mac mini, keep track of pieces, and avoid damage-that enable even novice tinkerers to complete the projects