The Fabulous Contraptions of Jasper J. Pumpkinhead
The Fabulous Contraptions of Jasper J. Pumpkinhead

Author: Brian Kesinger

Publisher:

Published: 2019-11-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781614040279

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This catalog is devoted to the inventive oeuvre of a remarkable individual who has not allowed geographical isolation or lack of significant social status to deter him from dreaming bigger than the rest of us. Having never traveled farther than the farm where he was born, he is living proof that one never knows where the next great genius might come from. The sketches assembled here provide technical renderings of his prototype innovations as works-in-progress. Perhaps this showcase of his ideas will establish his place in history as a contemporary Da Vinci (but more fascinating due to his having a pumpkin head). * This is 3rd in a series of Brian Kesinger sketchbooks, each with a captivating, animated lenticular cover.

Linley Sambourne
Linley Sambourne

Author: Leonée Ormond

Publisher: Paul Holberton Publishing

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781907372032

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When Linley Sambourne died in 1910, a host of obituaries paid tribute to his long career as a cartoonist and his contribution to late Victorian and Edwardian political satire. For more than forty years he had been a draughtsman for the comic magazine Punch, rising to the position of 'First Cartoonist' in his final decade. To his many friends Sambourne was a natural humorist, a teller of comic tales, a lively and cheerful companion. He was a frequent guest of the rich and successful, but his origins were very different. Sambourne rose in the world through a blend of talent and hard work. He is remembered for his imaginative and stylized cartoons, often reproduced as illustrations to studies of the social and political mores of his time.

Walking Your Octopus
Walking Your Octopus

Author: Brian Kesinger

Publisher:

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781614040064

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A beautifully produced and richly illustrated book that showcases the day-to-day adventures of independent girl-about-town Victoria Psismall and her pet land octopus Otto. Thirty panoramic, full-page illustrations humorously chronicle the duo's home and social activities that include (among other things) bathing, biking, dating, cooking, playing croquet, and pumpkin carving. Accompanying text explains the "do"s and "don't"s of living with a large land octopus. The book's art is extremely detailed, and each illustration tells its own visual story. The Victorian era characters and period-influenced design elements combine to create a wonderful, collectible art-object for those who still value the classic elegance of ink-on-paper. The hardcover binding is plussed with two-layer embossing and spot varnish, and the interior is printed on extra heavy paper. An exquisite volume for lovers of books, art and pets.

Dressing Your Octopus
Dressing Your Octopus

Author: Brian Kesinger

Publisher:

Published: 2017-03

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781614040163

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If you long for the simplicity of toys made from paper, and the tactile satisfaction of D.I.Y. scissorsmanship, then you owe it to yourself to indulge in the crafty elegance of this good, old-fashioned collection of Octo-Victorian paper dolls and costumes. Brian Kesinger's globetrotting duo of Victoria Prismall and her pet land-octopus Otto were made famous through the wildly popular picture books Walking Your Octopus and Traveling With Your Octopus. With the publication of Dressing Your Octopus, fans and friends of Victoria and Otto will be able to create their own adventures using charming paper figures and a whimsical assortment of elaborate costumes that come bound in a beautifully printed, high quality book. Dressing Your Octopus is a lovely volume that will make a handsome addition to any bookshelf or coffee table; but for those who are willing to wield a pair of scissors and a bit of imagination, it will provide a unique opportunity to create one-of-a-kind, personal adventures! We provide the ink-on-paper; you provide the imaginative storytelling.

Brian Kesinger's Penned Dragons
Brian Kesinger's Penned Dragons

Author: Brian Kesinger

Publisher:

Published: 2018-04

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781614040217

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Brian Kesinger's charming collection of pen-and-ink dragon portraits obliterates winged-serpent stereotypes with its fun and fantastic portrayal of these magnificent creatures at their informal best. There are no cookie-cutter fantasy cliches to be found here... just candid studies of dozens of the world's most wonderful dragons with their individual personalities on display. An authentic and insightful glimpse into the little-known realities of being a dragon. The toned-paper sketchbook format of this handsome volume presents expertly drafted monochromatic drawings of the dragons along with their names and descriptions of their unique qualities. Characters like Fynlar the Daring, Gorüng the Skittish, and So'kee the Vegetarian will delight readers of all ages. The cover of Penned Dragons features head-turning lenticular art that brings Brian Kesinger's sketch of Koga the flightless kite-flying dragon to life, and serves as a nod to his two decades as a contributing artist on some of the world's most famous animated motion pictures.

Traveling with Your Octopus
Traveling with Your Octopus

Author: Brian Kesinger

Publisher:

Published: 2015-02

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781614040095

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Set in the Victorian era, TRAVELING WITH YOUR OCTOPUS chronicles the international travels of Victoria Prismall and her pet land octopus, Otto. Through gloriously intricate illustrations, Kesinger takes readers on a steampunk adventure that takes in Scotland, France, Holland, Spain, Austria, Romania, Thailand, Japan and Mexico. Each whimsical illustration tells its own visual story about the characters' fun-filled journeys, making a title as compelling as it is charming.

Attack of the Leading Ladies
Attack of the Leading Ladies

Author: John Belton

Publisher:

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 9780231084635

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Looking at such films as "Frankenstein, Svengali, King Kong" and "The Mark of the Vampire," Berenstein argues that classical horror cinema is marked by malleable gender roles, not by entrenched conventional personas.

Brian Kesinger's Inked Tails
Brian Kesinger's Inked Tails

Author: Brian Kesinger

Publisher:

Published: 2018-04

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13: 9781614040224

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Brian Kesinger's lovely, hand-drawn mermaid illustrations wash away misconceptions about undersea sirens while providing fresh insights into aquatic lore. Nuanced depictions of a diverse cross-section of these seldom-seen beings provide a revealing glimpse into their true-life realms. Contrary to popular beliefs, all mermaids do not look alike... genetics, geography, and socio-environmental circumstances contribute to a diverse mer-population that has never before been observed or presented with such in-the-field attention to detail. The artist's elegant pen and wash renderings on pulpy paper are collected here in a faithful facsimile of his personal sketchbook that can be handed down from generation to generation -- preserving this historically significant chronicle of contemporary citizens of our planet's seas. Caribbean pirate Miss Jessica, Chicago River flapper Roxie, and the bayou's crocodilian Madame Lizette are just three of many unique personalities profiled within the pages of this mini encyclopedia which is embellished with lenticular cover art showcasing Brian Kesinger's enchanting animation of Lady Elizabeth bobbing blissfully with her sea turtle companion at tea time. Cheers!

Star Wars: C-3PO Does NOT Like Sand!
Star Wars: C-3PO Does NOT Like Sand!

Author: Caitlin Kennedy

Publisher: Disney Electronic Content

Published: 2019-06-04

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 1368050727

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C-3PO, R2-D2 and BB-8 are on a special mission to the desert planet of Tatooine for the Resistance, but between befriending banthas and cheering on pod races, BB-8 and R2-D2 are having a hard time focusing. What's a droid to do but have some fun in the sun? It's a good thing everyone's favorite protocol droid is on hand to keep the mission on track. But one thing is for certain, C-3PO does not like sand!

Buster and the Haunted Banjo
Buster and the Haunted Banjo

Author: Brian Kesinger

Publisher:

Published: 2022-05

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 9781614040309

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Once upon a time in the way back when... a ramblin', banjo-playin', bag-a-bones by the name of Buster set out to find his fortune. His scheme was simple but not always on the level. Brian Kesinger's original tale of hobo strummer Buster Bones began in October 2020 as an improvised story written and illustrated with the engagement of over a quarter million social media followers. On October 1st, Buster hopped off a freight train, and by the end of the month, with guidance from Brian Kesinger's most enthusiastic fans, he had become a rags-to-riches success story and a bonafide rock star. Now, Buster's story has transitioned from cyberspace into a good old-fashioned ink-on-paper book. Flip through the full color, lavishly illustrated pages and experience the journey for yourself. It's all a little skeleton could ever want.