Arcturus imprint: 479 books
The Great Sherlock Holmes Puzzle Book
A Collection of Enigmas to Puzzle Even the Greatest Detective of All
Language: English
Release Date: May 11, 2018
"My mind," he said, "rebels at stagnation. Give me problems, give me work, give me the most abstruse cryptogram or the most intricate analysis, and I am in my own proper atmosphere."
-Sherlock Holmes, The Sign of the Four.
Enter the thrilling and entertaining world of Sherlock...
by Al Cimino
Language: English
Release Date: June 23, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: June 23, 2017
Since the late 19th century, the Mafia has been a presence in North America using intimidation and worse to exert its control over organized crime in the major cities and beyond - anything from loansharking to bootlegging during Prohibition to extortion, kidnapping and racketeering. For the Mob (as they...
The Practical Guide to Drawing Landscapes
[Artist's Workbook]
Language: English
Release Date: December 5, 2013
Immensely varied and full of interest, landscape provides a limitless subject for artists, and gives them the opportunity to explore the great outdoors. In this book, author and illustrator Peter Gray talks you through the stages of drawing landscapes, from the smallest detail to the widest views. Tailored...
Anatomy for Artists
The Complete Guide to Drawing the Human Body
Language: English
Release Date: November 30, 2015
Anatomy for Artists is a concise, user friendly anatomy book that tackles the specific challenges faced by artists. Acclaimed author Barrington Barber provides clearly annotated diagrams showing the detail of the bone structure, the muscle layers and the surface of each part of the body. Each chapter...
How To Draw Pets
A Step-by-Step Guide
Language: English
Release Date: November 30, 2017
Pets are the most endearing of subjects. This beautifully illustrated, user-friendly manual shows aspiring artists how to capture the essence of the animals they love using a range of drawing media. Whether you are a complete novice or whether you want to take your pet portraits to the next level,...
Nail Art
Inspiring Designs by the World's Leading Technicians
Language: English
Release Date: July 5, 2013
Nail Art is a lavishly illustrated, full colour exploration of nail art in all its weird and wonderful variations. It highlights the talents, tools and creativity behind this expressionistic art form and looks at its impact on celebrity culture and competitive exhibitions. Featuring freehand designs,...
by Doralba Picerno
Language: English
Release Date: May 24, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: May 24, 2013
Dragon Tattoos presents a gallery of stunning images exploring the different myths and reasons dragons are such popular icons, specifically tattoo icons. This book features more than 150 full colour images, ranging from traditional representations - European and Oriental - to modern variations, fantasy...
by Aimee Willsher
Language: English
Release Date: January 16, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: January 16, 2018
From domestic pets to majestic wildlife, the huge variety of the animal kingdom is a constant source of inspiration for artists. In this book, artist and dog-lover Aimee Willsher shows how to create successful drawings of a wide range of animals. You will learn how to put simple shapes together to...
The Practical Guide to Drawing Caricatures
[Artist's Workbook]
Language: English
Release Date: January 6, 2014
Comic and accessible, with great scope for invention, caricatures are a joy to draw. In this book, author and illustrator Peter Gray works through the process of achieving a likeness and distorting it in imaginative ways for maximum effect. Tailored step-by-step exercises help aspiring caricaturists...
The Practical Guide to Drawing Manga
(Artist's Workbook)
Language: English
Release Date: December 5, 2013
Drawing Cats
A Step-by-Step Guide for Artists
Language: English
Release Date: January 16, 2018
No two cats are the same, and no one cat will be the same from one day to the next. That's what makes them such intriguing and challenging subjects to draw. Drawing Cats starts by exploring the cat's generic form, using simple, easy-to-master shapes and techniques, then progress to learning how to...
by Peter Gray
Language: English
Release Date: November 30, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: November 30, 2017
This professional guide to creating convincing artworks of family members, with step-by-step instruction throughout, is ideal for those starting out in portraiture. With extensive instruction on the crucial skill of capturing a likeness in a wide variety of styles, the exercises are clear and easy...
Inspiring Zentangle Projects
Exciting new ways to creativity
Language: English
Release Date: July 30, 2016
Zentangle is an accessible and creative artform that is immensely popular around the world. In this innovative book, certified Zentangle teacher Jane Marbaix presents a range of projects designed to free up creativity and improve tangling skills.
The Practical Guide to Drawing Techniques
[Artist's Workbook]
Language: English
Release Date: January 6, 2014
From the quickest of pencil sketches to highly finished, inked-up artwork, techniques are an all-important element of drawing. In this book, author and illustrator Peter Gray guides you through the different materials available and how to deploy them to best effect. Whether you are an experienced artist...