Literary Cat Books: Arts
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Ellinistikí Keramikí Apó Ti MakedoníA. Hellenstic Pottery from Macedonia.
Thesalloniki: Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki, 1991. First Edition. Original decorated wrappers. Light foxing to inside covers & endpapers. Light soiling to text block edges. ; With illustrations & fold-out chart. ; 30.3 x 24.2 x 1.2 cms; 171 pages. Very Good+ with no dust jacket .
Literary Cat BooksProfessional sellerBook number: 63767
GBP 42.00 [Appr.: EURO 49.5 US$ 57.58 | JP¥ 8328]
Catalogue: Arts & Crafts
Keywords: History Greek Greece Ceramic Art Archaeology Hellenic
Conversations with Sam Shepard (Literary Conversations Series)
Jackson, Mississippi: University Press of Mississippi, 2021. Print on demand. Original decorated boards. ISBN: 149683660X. Light shelfwear. ; Octavo; xxxii, 293 pages. New with no dustjacket .
Literary Cat BooksProfessional sellerBook number: LCH46931
GBP 70.00 [Appr.: EURO 82.25 US$ 95.96 | JP¥ 13879]
Catalogue: Theatre & Performing Arts
Keywords: 149683660x Actors Directors Poetry Criticism
Traditional Kobujutsu. Tonfa Baton and Rice Flail
London: A & C Black, 1996. First Edition. Original decorated wrappers. ISBN: 0713643811. With illustrations. Light wear to spine, covers & corners. Minor creasing to bottom right hand corner back cover. ; "Traditional Kobujutsu: Tonfa, Baton, and Rice Flail" is a detailed exploration of traditional Japanese martial arts weapons, focusing specifically on the tonfa, baton, and rice flail. The book delves into the history, cultural significance, and techniques associated with these ancient weapons, which were originally designed for practical purposes but have been adapted over the centuries for martial arts training. It offers readers comprehensive instructions on handling and maneuvering these weapons, providing step-by-step guides illustrated with photographs to enhance understanding and proficiency. Additionally, the text discusses the philosophy underlying kobujutsu, emphasizing the discipline, respect, and self-improvement that are integral to this martial art form. This book serves as an essential resource for martial arts students and enthusiasts who wish to deepen their knowledge and skills in traditional kobujutsu. ; Octavo; 96 pages. Very Good+ .
Literary Cat BooksProfessional sellerBook number: LCB60891
GBP 40.00 [Appr.: EURO 47 US$ 54.84 | JP¥ 7931]
Catalogue: Martial Arts
Keywords: 0713643811 Fighting Weaponry
Hand, Heart and Soul, the Arts and Crafts Movement in Scotland
Edinburgh: Birlinn Limited, 2006. First Edition. Paperback. ISBN: 1841586102. 9781841586106; With fold out covers and frontispiece picture. Light wear to spine, covers and corners. Light scuffs to lower cover edge. Spine tight. Pages clean. With colour plates and colour photographic plates throughout. A meticulous and fascinating exploration of Scotland’s arts and crafts heritage. The book looks at the movement’s origins, examining its philosophical and aesthetic foundations while highlighting influential artisans and designers. Cumming’s narrative interweaves historical context with personal stories, offering readers insights into the cultural transformation that shaped Scottish art and design. The book is both scholarly and accessible, celebrating creativity and craftsmanship across Scotland’s artistic landscape. ; Octavo Oblong; xv, 240 pages. Very Good .
Literary Cat BooksProfessional sellerBook number: LCB63117
GBP 22.00 [Appr.: EURO 26 US$ 30.16 | JP¥ 4362]
Catalogue: Arts & Crafts
Keywords: 1841586102 9781841586106 British History
Books and Art: Films, Theatre, Tv, Music, Painting (November 1957)
London: Beaverbrook, 1957. First Edition; First Edition. Softcover (Saddle-stapled). 56 pages. With illustrations. Slight wear and slight soiling to spine, cover and corners. ; Octavo (standard book size). Very Good with no dust jacket .
Literary Cat BooksProfessional sellerBook number: 80729
GBP 15.00 [Appr.: EURO 17.75 US$ 20.56 | JP¥ 2974]
Catalogue: Arts
Starting in Taekwondo Training for Competition and Self-Defense
Canada / Usa: Sterling Publishing Company, 1997. First Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 080696104X. Minor wear to spine, covers and corners. Clean . Spine intact. ; Photographs (b&w) throughout detailing techniques. ; 8.25 X 0.5 X 10.5 inches; 128 pages; Thorough and detailed introduction to Taekwondo and competition Taekwondo.. Very Good .
Literary Cat BooksProfessional sellerBook number: LCB60529
GBP 12.00 [Appr.: EURO 14.25 US$ 16.45 | JP¥ 2379]
Catalogue: Martial Arts
Keywords: 080696104x Self Defence Fighting
Dansk SøLV 20. århundrede
Copenhagen: New Nordic Publishing Arnold Busck, 1999. Presumed 1st Edition. Original Cloth. ISBN: 8717067235. With colour illustrations. Slight chipping to bottom edge of dustjacket. Slight discolouration to dustjacket. Slight wear to spine, covers and corners. ; With colour illustrations. Slight chipping to bottom edge of dustjacket. Slight discolouration to dustjacket. Slight wear to spine, covers and corners. An insightful exploration of Danish silver throughout the twentieth century. The book charts the evolution of design, craftsmanship, and innovation. Funder highlights key periods, influential artists, and notable works, capturing the essence of Danish aesthetic tradition while illustrating how socio-cultural shifts reshaped silver artistry and design in modern Denmark. A compelling cultural journey. ; Quarto; 239 pages. Very Good+ with no dust jacket .
Literary Cat BooksProfessional sellerBook number: LCB60394
GBP 50.00 [Appr.: EURO 58.75 US$ 68.55 | JP¥ 9914]
Catalogue: Arts and Crafts
Keywords: 8717067235 Decoration Household Art & Antiquities Silverwork
Marc-Antoine Charpentier (Oxford Study of Composers)
Oxford & New York: Oxford University Press, 1990. First Edition. Original boards. ISBN: 0193164116. From the library of Robert J. Knecht. Loosely inserted compliment slip from Robert J. Knecht. Slight wear to spine, covers, corners & dustjacket. Slight foxing to inside top & bottom margins of dustjacket. ; Octavo; xii, 123 pages. Very Good in Very Good dustjacket .
Literary Cat BooksProfessional sellerBook number: LCH48164
GBP 60.00 [Appr.: EURO 70.5 US$ 82.25 | JP¥ 11897]
Catalogue: Music & Performing Arts
Keywords: 0193164116 Marc Antoine
Chinese Export Art in the Eighteenth Century
London: Country Life, 1950. First Edition; First Impression. Original cloth. Slight browning throughout text block & soiling to edges. Hinges slightly cracked. Spine, covers & corners somewhat worn & corners bumped. ; With plates. Slight browning throughout text block & soiling to edges. Hinges slightly cracked. Spine, covers & corners somewhat worn & corners bumped. ; 28.5 x 22.1 x 1.8 cms; 144 pages; Chinese Export Art in the Eighteenth Century is a comprehensive examination of the diverse art forms produced in China specifically for export to Western markets during the 1700s. Authored by Margaret Jourdain and R. Soame Jenyns, the book delves into various categories of export art, including lacquerware, furniture, paper hangings, prints, paintings, and porcelain. It offers detailed analyses of the techniques, materials, and aesthetic principles employed by Chinese artisans to cater to European tastes. The volume also explores the cultural and economic exchanges between China and the West, highlighting how these interactions influenced artistic production and consumption during the eighteenth century. Published in 1950, this work serves as a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts interested in the history of Chinese decorative arts and their global impact.. Good+ with no dust jacket .
Literary Cat BooksProfessional sellerBook number: 63071
GBP 10.00 [Appr.: EURO 11.75 US$ 13.71 | JP¥ 1983]
Catalogue: Arts & Crafts
Keywords: Textiles Painting
The Kenyon Review. Volume XX Autumn 1958 No. 4
Gambier, Ohio: The Kenyon Review, 1958. First Edition; First Edition. Softcover (Perfect Bound). With library stamp on cover. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners. ; Ex-Library; 22.7 x 15.2 cms; 507-674 pages. Good with no dustjacket .
Literary Cat BooksProfessional sellerBook number: 20266
GBP 10.00 [Appr.: EURO 11.75 US$ 13.71 | JP¥ 1983]
Catalogue: Liberal Arts
The Kenyon Review. Volume XXI Autumn 1959 No. 4
Gambier, Ohio: The Kenyon Review, 1959. First Edition; First Edition. Softcover (Perfect Bound). With library stamp on cover. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners. Spine slightly creased. ; Ex-Library; 22.7 x 15.2 cms; 505-672 pages. Good with no dustjacket .
Literary Cat BooksProfessional sellerBook number: 20268
GBP 10.00 [Appr.: EURO 11.75 US$ 13.71 | JP¥ 1983]
Catalogue: Liberal Arts
The Kenyon Review. Volume XXI Summer 1959 No. 3
Gambier, Ohio: The Kenyon Review, 1959. First Edition; First Edition. Softcover (Perfect Bound). With library stamp on cover. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners. Spine slightly creased. ; Ex-Library; 22.7 x 15.2 cms; 337-504 pages. Good with no dust jacket .
Literary Cat BooksProfessional sellerBook number: 20267
GBP 15.00 [Appr.: EURO 17.75 US$ 20.56 | JP¥ 2974]
Catalogue: Liberal Arts
The Kenyon Review. Volume XXII Spring 1960 No. 2 Entropy
Gambier, Ohio: The Kenyon Review, 1960. First Edition; First Edition. Softcover (Perfect Bound). With library stamp on cover. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners. Spine slightly creased. ; Ex-Library; Octavo (standard book size); 169-336 pages. Good with no dust jacket .
Literary Cat BooksProfessional sellerBook number: 20269
GBP 80.00 [Appr.: EURO 94 US$ 109.67 | JP¥ 15862]
Catalogue: Liberal Arts
Keywords: Modern
Iron Hand of the Dragon's Tough. Secrets of Breaking Power
Boulder, Colorado: Paladin Press Book, 1987. First Edition. Hardcover. Very minor wear to spine, covers and corners. Covers with some finger print marks. Block pages clean throughout. Illustrations demonstrating technique throughout. ; Octavo; v, 103 (1) pages; For the experienced martial art practitioner. Covering hand/palm/elbow/foot strikes and training.. Very Good .
Literary Cat BooksProfessional sellerBook number: 60587
GBP 20.00 [Appr.: EURO 23.5 US$ 27.42 | JP¥ 3966]
Catalogue: Martial Arts
Keywords: Fighting