The Graphic Novelization of a Classic Tale! Dorothy and her dog, Toto, are whisked to the magical land of Oz where they meet the Tin Woodsman, the Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion. Mike Cavallaro transforms L. Frank Baum's world of Oz into a manga-influenced graphic novel.

Design solutions that show how to get the best out of small loft living. Small Lofts presents more than twenty-five residences, ranging in size from 175 to 2,000 square feet. Each converted space demonstrates how creativity and imagination can transform factories, attics, and dance halls into functional and beautiful lofts. The homes in Small Lofts -- all presented in stunning full-color photographs -- cover four continents and are located in both urban and rural areas, showcasing the diversity and style found in loft design across the world today. For the dreamer who loves contemporary design, Small Lofts proves that you can make effective use of space without sacrificing style.

How do creative people create?Where do they get their ideas?For many, brainstorm sessions are a starting point. But huge numbers of creative people go through creative annuals or other books showing large amounts of work by top creative people. (Author David Carter calls this process solitary brainstorming. ) The Big Book of New Design Ideas was created for this specific purpose. Each piece was selected based on its potential to trigger an idea in the mind of the reader. Look at the logo section: you'll see a lot of different techniques there. Suddenly, you see a logo that triggers an idea. And that idea may have nothing at all to do with the one you just saw. That's pretty much how this book works. For everybody who uses the works of others to inspire their own ideas, this book is the one that should be on the shelf.

In today's increasingly health-conscious world, homeowners are paying more attention to creating spaces conducive to a fit lifestyle. The possibilities available go far beyond building a home gym that you may or may not ever use. Whether by grand staircases for daily exercise or thoughtful floor plans to encourage walking or even cleverly incorporated climbing walls, indoor pools, or other sporting elements, your home can promote good health through its design. High Fit Home examines this phenomenon through fully illustrated profiles of over a dozen homes that architecturally create health-conscious environments. Featured Projects include: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (Princeton, New Jersey) Sprint Headquarters (Overland Park, Kansas) Lawson/Westen House (Los Angeles, California) Aronoff Guesthouse (Santa Monica, California) The Pool House (Utah) The Tennis House (Connecticut) The VXO House (London, UK) The Millennium Apartment (New York, New York) The Bachelor House (Minneapolis, Minnesota) Murray Street Sky Court (New York, New York) The Sinnott Residence (Los Angeles, California) The Adirondack Camp House (Connecticut) Ninevah Beach House (Sag Habor, New York) The Spine House (Cologne, Germany) The Gipsy Trail House (Croton, New York) The Mountain House (Stratton, Vermont) The Carriage House (New York) The Ess House (Seattle, Washington) The Lake Michigan House (Michigan) Ten Broeck House (Columbia County, New York) Park Slope Townhouse (Brooklyn, New York) Atlanta Residence (Atlanta, Georgia)

The unique Japanese cartoon style known as manga, with its exaggerated stylistic characters and vivid colors, has caught the attention of America. Now, with the advent of digital tools like Photoshop and Painter, manga artists have discovered new ways of bringing their artwork to life and onto the computer -- with astounding results! This complete guide presents a wealth of information by exploring the digital possibilities of creating manga-style artwork. It details the entire process, from initial rough sketches, to the finished color image, with in-depth instructions and illustrations that demonstrate the intricacies of each technique. It also deals with a variety of inking and coloring styles.revealing the secrets of how to achieve smooth, highly detailed line art directly on screen, how to recreate the appearance of traditional animation with cel-art techniques, and how to achieve a soft, dreamy, or traditional look with airbrush, watercolor, and painting tools. It also explains how custom backgrounds, special effects, and the use of filters can add the finishing touches that exemplify professional results.

A follow up to New Hotels, this new book continues to investigate the progressively more personalized approach in modern hotel design. Among the most interesting challenges for any architect or designer, hotel design invoves creating environments that simultaneously explore new sensibilities, apply the latest technology to design, supply ample space, and convey a strong character. Over the last few years a generation of hotel design has emerged, shaped by the constant growth of the tourist industry. Organized by geographic location, this gloriously illustrated volume showcases the very best of them from around the world.