This profusely illustrated archive of more than 200 flowers, plants, and trees was compiled by Ernst and Johanna Lehner -- two of the world's foremost collectors of pictorial symbols (who also happen to be devoted flower enthusiasts). Their comprehensive collection, with illustrations selected from rare sources, extends from the image of a pomegranate, the Chinese symbol of fertility, to a basket of flowers in a nineteenth-century Valentine silhouette. A profusion of bouquets, wreaths, flowers of the months, and other floral designs are also included. In examining the symbolism of flora,...
This profusely illustrated archive of more than 200 flowers, plants, and trees was compiled by Ernst and Johanna Lehner -- two of the world's foremost...
This voluminous and diversified collection contains more than 5,000 examples of two-, three-, and four-letter combinations in a rich variety of styles. Arranged alphabetically in columns, each series is grouped under an appropriate head. Crowns, coronets, and a number of ancient and modern alphabets are displayed in the final plates, with many quaint and beautiful specimens of ornamental lettering found throughout the work. Indispensable to commercial artists and designers, the comprehensive sourcebook of royalty-free design will also be a boon to craftworkers.
This voluminous and diversified collection contains more than 5,000 examples of two-, three-, and four-letter combinations in a rich variety of styles...
A treat for coloring book fans and flower lovers, these illustrations depict 30 floral beauties, with brief captions describing what the flowers symbolize. Images include: Anemone (anticipation) Bluebell (constancy) Buttercup (riches) Carnation (fidelity) Daffodil (deceit) Gardenia (secret love) Jasmine (grace and elegance) Morning glory (affection) Narcissus (egotism) Poppy (extravagance) Red rose (romantic love) Tulip (declaration of love) ... and 18 others Gardening enthusiasts and nature lovers will treasure this handsome, accurately rendered...
A treat for coloring book fans and flower lovers, these illustrations depict 30 floral beauties, with brief captions describing what the flowers symbo...
This striking collection of 30 ready-to-color illustrations display the bold designs of Indian arts and crafts. Clearly rendered in fine detail, these royalty-free images depict a wide array of patterns taken from rugs, masks, sandpaintings, pottery, jewelry, baskets, and other artifacts created by southwestern Native Americans. Included are geometrical designs on a Navajo woven saddlebag, a Chumash rock painting of mythical creatures, a colorful Hopi kachina doll, a lovely Acoma bowl decorated with floral and animal designs, an Apache "crown headdress," and 25 other handsome motifs. A...
This striking collection of 30 ready-to-color illustrations display the bold designs of Indian arts and crafts. Clearly rendered in fine detail, these...
Rugged mountain peaks, alpine streams, and heavily forested areas are home to the many plants and animals that inhabit the Rocky Mountain region in North America. Illustrator Dot Barlowe captures the area's beautiful vistas and wildlife in 27 accurately rendered, ready-to-color illustrations. Nature lovers, environmentalists, and coloring book fans alike will treasure this collection that provides detailed images of a hawk circling high above a mountain valley, a puma watching its playful cubs, a chipmunk sampling pine nuts, a black bear snagging a rainbow trout, and other creatures in...
Rugged mountain peaks, alpine streams, and heavily forested areas are home to the many plants and animals that inhabit the Rocky Mountain region in No...
Did you know that young animals have their own special names? Baby cats, for instance, are called kittens, and a joey is a baby koala. Pups can be the youngsters of adult dogs or seals; and cubs have tigers, lions, wolves, or pandas as parents. Nature lovers (and coloring book fans of all ages) will enjoy coloring the adorable creatures in these 30 portraits of baby animals. Included, among others, are scenes of four little piglets staying close to their mom, two white-tailed fawns grazing on a hillside, a pair of beagle pups resting under their father's attentive eye, and two young...
Did you know that young animals have their own special names? Baby cats, for instance, are called kittens, and a joey is a baby koala. Pups can be ...
Norse mythology -- created by the ancient people of Norway, Sweden, Iceland, and Denmark -- is filled with intriguing tales of handsome gods and lovely goddesses, of giants and dwarfs, and of the mountainous, sea-swept lands in which they live. This exciting coloring book introduces colorists of all ages to the ancient legends and exploits of a host of Nordic deities. Fourteen large illustrations, with text on facing pages, describe the feats of Odin, the Father of the gods; Aegir, the much-feared master of the seas; Thor and his mighty hammer; the mischievous Loki; and other mythical...
Norse mythology -- created by the ancient people of Norway, Sweden, Iceland, and Denmark -- is filled with intriguing tales of handsome gods and lovel...
This intriguing volume provides a glimpse of the imaginary animals and monsters that existed in ancient man's fertile imagination. Dramatic illustrations of dragons, griffins, werewolves, serpent monsters, sirens, mermaids, and other fabulous creatures of land, sea, and air are accompanied by an engrossing text with legends from around the world. Here, too, are portrayals of such legendary beasts as the unicorn, sphinx, centaur, and the plumed serpent-bird of the Aztecs, as well as images of the whale, octopus, salamander, ostrich, armadillo, and other real animals once associated with...
This intriguing volume provides a glimpse of the imaginary animals and monsters that existed in ancient man's fertile imagination. Dramatic illustr...
Youngsters and coloring book fans of all ages can add a warm glow to the Yuletide season by adding their own special hues to these 15 traditional Nativity scenes. Marty Noble's delightful renderings include scenes of Joseph and Mary arriving in Bethlehem, the Three Wise Men following a bright star, angels bringing shepherds news of the birth of Jesus, Mary and Joseph holding their baby, and 11 other illustrations. Rendered in a bold and appealing style and printed on translucent paper, these charming pictures can be colored with crayons, felt-tip pens, or other media and hung in a...
Youngsters and coloring book fans of all ages can add a warm glow to the Yuletide season by adding their own special hues to these 15 traditional Nati...
The delightful story of a little girl's love for an enchanted nutcracker comes to life with the help of a few crayons, felt-tip pens, or other coloring media. All the wonderful characters and scenes are here: Christmas Eve at the Stahlbaum house: Clara, together with the Nutcracker Prince; the dancing Sugar Plum Fairy, adventures in Toyland, and more. Lovers of the beloved holiday tale as well as ballet fans of all ages will treasure this captivating collection of drawings.
The delightful story of a little girl's love for an enchanted nutcracker comes to life with the help of a few crayons, felt-tip pens, or other colorin...
