Author: Lark Books
Publisher: Lark Books
Keywords: architects, lairs, amp, nests, burrows
Number of Pages: 48
Published: 2007-11-01
List price: $9.95
ISBN-10: 1600591493
ISBN-13: 9781600591495

Join the animals at home! Just open this BIG, beautiful reference book that showcases wild creatures all around the world, nesting, burrowing, and building their shelters. Every child’s favorite animal is sure to be here, as well as some new friends they’ll enjoy meeting. Enter the cozy houses of rabbits, mice, moles, and platypuses; the intricate cities of bee hives and coral reefs; and unusual birds’ nests that are sewn together and decorated. The easy-to-read and well organized text—arranged by type of home, from beaver dams to ant hills—and vividly colored, realistic illustrations

Author: Lark Books
Publisher: Lark Books
Keywords: classic, adornments, series, interpretations, contemporary, amp, lockets, pendants
Number of Pages: 420
Published: 2008-05-06
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 1600590381
ISBN-13: 9781600590382

One look at these breathtaking suspended neck ornaments, and it’s clear why Lark’s series of jewelry design books has become so wildly popular. Every pendant is a masterful work of art, whether it’s symbolic and purposeful (amulets, talismans, and charms) or purely decorative.  Juried by Mike Holmes and Elizabeth Shypertt, co-founders of the esteemed jewelry gallery Velvet da Vinci, this beautiful color collection includes pieces crafted from diverse materials and techniques (including forging, casting, forming, and stone setting). “Fecund,” Tricia Lachowiec’s intricate constructi

Author: Lark Books
Publisher: Lark Books
Keywords: human, form, series, celebrate, artists, clay, ceramic, figures
Number of Pages: 408
Published: 2004-09-01
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 1579905471
ISBN-13: 9781579905477

It’s an absolutely unequalled photographic gallery: no other book has ever presented such a varied, captivating collection of contemporary ceramics based on the human form. The works range from representational to abstract, from artful realism to provocative surrealism, and many of them come from leaders in the field such as Judy Fox, Kurt Weiser, and Andy Nasisse. Kay Yourist has produced female forms that are smooth, minimalist vessels with only the slightest hint of breasts and belly. The simple, rounded features of Diane Lublinski’s black-and-white figures possess a fun, clown-like whi

Author: Lark Books
Publisher: Lark Books
Keywords: classes, bookmaking, techniques, master, books, book, handmade, penland
Number of Pages: 232
Published: 2008-03-04
List price: $19.95
ISBN-10: 1600593003
ISBN-13: 9781600593000

Every year Penland, the innovative school where crafters from around the world come to hone their skills, offers a master class in the art of bookmaking that’s simply without equal. Fortunately, it’s available to everyone, thanks to this technical and inspirational guide that showcases ten contemporary book artists who have taught at the institution. Four hundred illuminating photographs highlight the crafters as each one demonstrates all the details of his or her particular expertise. Marvel at the beauty of Dolph Smith’s sculptural books, the exquisite structure of Jim Croft’s carved

Author: Lark Books
Publisher: Lark Books
Keywords: form, series, timeless, interpretations, contemporary, necklaces
Number of Pages: 420
Published: 2006-10-28
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 1579907016
ISBN-13: 9781579907013

More artists make necklaces than any other form of jewelry—and these pieces are among the most exquisite ever created. Selected from over 5,000 entries, they range from unique chokers to artful collars. Some showcase precious metals and gems, while others use more unusual materials, including plastic, wood, paper, and glass. They’re forged, cast, and woven, and have surface embellishments that run the gamut from inlay to enameling. And the variety is simply astonishing: Classic bejeweled chains appear next to avant-garde felted wool constructions. Some of the eye-catching, full-color images

Author: Lark Books
Publisher: Lark Books
Keywords: designs, series, extraordinary, collection, inspiring, bracelets
Number of Pages: 408
Published: 2005-11-28
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 1579904807
ISBN-13: 9781579904807

Never before has such a diverse collection of fine contemporary bracelets been assembled, showcasing hundreds of renowned international jewelers. Materials range from the most precious metals and gems to paper and plastic, and the varied techniques include forging, casting, weaving, and and surface embellishments. Among the featured creators: Abrasha, who contributes a Royal Pachinko Ball Bracelet; Sharon Portelance, who called her work Wrist Corsage: Ever Present; and Felieke Van Der Leest’s amusingly named Hare O’Harix and His 6 Carrots. Whether you’re an expert jeweler, a

Author: Lark Books
Publisher: Lark Books
Keywords: amp, concealment, series, containment, art, boxes, fine, wood
Number of Pages: 352
Published: 2004-03-28
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 1579904599
ISBN-13: 9781579904593

Featuring 400 outstanding works that range from traditional to wildly contemporary, this superb gallery celebrates the art of the wooden box. The wonderfully wide variety of styles includes traditional jewelry and keepsake, turned, and tool boxes; miniature treasure chests; and sculptural work. Each one has been personally chosen by renowned boxmaker Tony Lydgate, and appears in an exquisite color plate; many of the boxes also come with detailed images that reveal important construction secrets. The selection includes pieces by a distinguished group of artists.