Dracopedia Legends
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Dracopedia Legends
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Author : William O'Connor
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2018-06-22
Dracopedia Legends written by William O'Connor and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-06-22 with Art categories.
Learn to draw colossal dragons and legendary heroes! It was a stormy night in Northern Wales when I and my apprentice, Conceil, had to take shelter in an old stalkers cottage along Caernarfon Bay. A peat fire was lit, and our guide, Sir Geoffrey Guest, regaled us with ancient stories of dragons while, outside, the gale battered the coastline.... What follows is a retelling of classical legends, plucked from the folklore of cultures spread across time and around the world, from ancient Greece and China to Medieval England and Norse mythology. You'll discover the epochal dragons who reigned over snow and sea; those with wings and flaming maws; those who thwarted Beowulf in underground lairs; and those slain by Hercules' mighty sword. Dracopedia Legends presents 13 epic tales of heroes vanquishing dragons, accompanied by lavish dragon illustrations inspired by the myths. Acting as both a storybook and art guide, each chapter also includes in-depth instructions to reveal how to conceptualize, research and design every iconic battle scene, broken down into multiple stages so you can create your own commanding and evocative narrative paintings. Includes: • 13 tales of the most legendary dragons from around the world • Instructions for drawing and painting each climactic clash between hero and beast • How to design, sketch and develop illustrations into layered and detailed final paintings The fourth book in the best-selling Dracopedia saga!
Dracopedia Field Guide
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Author : William O'Connor
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2019-05-07
Dracopedia Field Guide written by William O'Connor and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-05-07 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Identify dragons in the wild with the Dracopedia Field Guide! Have you ever stumbled upon a dragon egg and thought to yourself, "I wonder which type of scaly beast will burst forth from this delicate and dappled shell?" Well, wonder no more. This fantasy field guide is required reading--and required packing--for both budding and expert dragon enthusiasts. Don’t leave home without it. This comprehensive and elucidating manual identifies the dragons of the world from Amphipteridae through Wyvernae. Each genus of dragon is meticulously chronicled--from winged Coatyls and Sea Orcs to itty, bitty Feydragons to fire-breathing Great Dragons--then broken down into additional subsets to help you discover what sets these magnificent creatures apart. Uncover the biology, history, behavior and habitat of each stunning and primeval beast through written and illustrated descriptions. Each dragon specimen entry includes the following important information for fast and easy identification: • Size • Weight • Visual descriptors, including color, distinguishing marks, wings, horns, beaks, etc. • Habitat • Diet • Conservation status • Common names Dracopedia: The gold standard for dragon enthusiasts everywhere!
Dracopedia
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Author : William O'Connor
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2009-08-27
Dracopedia written by William O'Connor and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-08-27 with Art categories.
Everything you ever wanted to know about dragons, but were afraid to find out! Fantasy artists can now breathe easier thanks to this less perilous alternative to drawing dragons from life. Dracopedia offers you safe, easy access to the world's most prominent dragon species, from tiny, innocuous feydragons to the ferocious wyvern. For years, artist William O'Connor has traveled the globe, studying dragons in their natural environments. His findings, field notes and sketches have been compiled for the first time into this single, beautifully illustrated compendium--a natural and cultural history of the beasts as well as a step-by-step drawing workshop. • Details of the anatomy, behavior, habitats and legends of 13 major dragon families • Heavily illustrated with field sketches, anatomical studies and gesture drawings • Shows the start-to-finish creation of 13 striking paintings, illustrating key concepts that apply to every medium • Dragon demonstrations include: amphiptere, Arctic dragon, Asian dragon, basilisk, coatyl, dragon, dragonette, drake, feydragon, hydra, sea orc, wyrm, wyvern Dragons have terrorized and delighted humans for centuries--continue the tradition with Dracopedia. It's packed with inspiration for putting "fierce" into your fantasy art, as well as the facts to keep your dragons true to life.
Dracopedia The Bestiary
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Author : William O'Connor
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2013-05-24
Dracopedia The Bestiary written by William O'Connor and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-05-24 with Art categories.
Unleash the Beasts! For millennia historians, artists and scientists have chronicled their ideas and discoveries of mythological and magical monsters in encyclopedias known as bestiaries. From Asia to America, Japan to the jungles of South Africa, the vast menagerie of exotic and legendary creatures has populated the imaginations of all cultures for centuries. Beautifully illustrated and fantastically detailed, Dracopedia: The Bestiary is a modern, but no less unsettling reimagining of the ancient version. It is an A-to-Z artist's guide to animals of the legendary world. Some, like the griffin and yeti, may be familiar to you. Others--like the enigmatic questing beast and ferocious manticore--may seem new and strange. Some may even haunt your dreams. Inside the bestiary, you will find: • Secrets of each animal's evolution--origins, habitat, anatomy, diet and more. • Fantastic illustrations created using pencil sketches and digital coloring. • Four-stage demonstrations taking you from concept and design to under-painting and finishing details. By drawing on the forms and features of more pedestrian animals, you'll learn how to give shape to the bizarre creatures that roam the depths of your imagination, adding to the bestiary of the ages.
Dracopedia The Great Dragons
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Author : William O'Connor
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2012-06-26
Dracopedia The Great Dragons written by William O'Connor and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-06-26 with Art categories.
An Artist's Field Guide to the World's Great Dragons! Creatures of great beauty and terrible ferocity, dragons have been featured and revered for centuries. Of the thousand-plus species still in existence, none have inspired more folklore and artistic awe than the eight species of Great Dragons. Within these pages, these fire-breathing monsters of legend - the rock stars of the dragon world - come to life through the work of artist and adventurer William O'Connor. Not since the original Dracopedia has there been such a beautifully illustrated and meticulously researched guide on the subject, with special focus on the distinctive features of each species - from the broad horns of the Icelandic white dragon to the elaborate neck frills of the Ligurian gray. Based on the author's expeditions to sanctuaries around the globe and consults with prominent regional experts, Dracopedia The Great Dragons presents never-before assembled facts and instruction to help you capture the heart-beating grandeur of these magnificent monsters. Inside, find everything you need to know to capture the essence of your favorite dragons through your artwork: • Learn about the habits, anatomy and natural history of 8 fierce and fantastic dragons • Each profile features sketches, drawings and start-to-finish creation of a stunning artwork, illustrating key concepts that apply to any medium • Discover special techniques for achieving dramatic lighting effects, powerful compositions and the incredible sculptural forms and textures of dragons • Includes a gallery of dragons and a foldout comparison poster
Fantasy Mapmaker
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Author : Jared Blando
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2019-11-12
Fantasy Mapmaker written by Jared Blando and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-12 with Art categories.
Create authentic-looking maps of fantasy cities, hamlets, fortifications and more in a popular tabletop, RPG style. • 30+ step-by-step demonstrations show you how to create your own unique RPG maps • Learn how to draw fantasy cities, medieval settlements and more from a professional gaming illustrator • Tips and techniques for drawing fences, stone walls, forests, fields, bridges, footpaths, mountains, harbors, shields, coats of arms and other cartography elements Put your design and drawing skills on the map!
Micro Bit For Mad Scientists
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Author : Simon Monk
language : en
Publisher: No Starch Press
Release Date : 2019-09-24
Micro Bit For Mad Scientists written by Simon Monk and has been published by No Starch Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-09-24 with Computers categories.
Build your own secret laboratory with 30 coding and electronic projects! The BBC micro:bit is a tiny, cheap, yet surprisingly powerful computer that you can use to build cool things and experiment with code. The 30 simple projects and experiments in this book will show you how to use the micro:bit to build a secret science lab complete with robots, door alarms, lie detectors, and more--as you learn basic coding and electronics skills. Here are just some of the projects you'll build: A "light guitar" you can play just by moving your fingers A working lie detector A self-watering plant care system A two-wheeled robot A talking robotic head with moving eyes A door alarm made with magnets Learn to code like a Mad Scientist!
The Tribe That Lost Its Head
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Author : Nicholas Monsarrat
language : en
Publisher: House of Stratus
Release Date : 2012-05-24
The Tribe That Lost Its Head written by Nicholas Monsarrat and has been published by House of Stratus this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-05-24 with Fiction categories.
Five hundred miles off southwest Africa lies the island of Pharamaul. In dense jungle live the notorious Maula tribe, kept under surveillance by a solitary District Officer and his young wife. When Chief-designate, Dinamaula, returns England with a spirited desire to speed the development of his people, political crisis erupts.
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Author : 威廉．歐康納
language : zh-CN
Publisher: 楓書坊
Release Date : 2019-01-03
written by 威廉．歐康納 and has been published by 楓書坊 this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-01-03 with Art categories.
如果你已經接觸過《幻獸藝術誌》的其他作品， 應該已經體會到藝術創作最重要的材料就是創意和想像力。 在本書中，你所見到的所有作品都是由最簡單的工具完成：鉛筆與紙張。 請了解：你的創作取決於想像力的發揮。 在《幻獸藝術誌：龍族傳奇》中， 作者將重新詮釋來自世界各地不同時代和文化的經典傳說故事， 包括了希臘神話、中國神話、中古英格蘭傳說和北歐神話。 那些統治著冰雪和海浪、展翅翱翔並口噴火焰的飛龍重新再現。 你也將目睹貝奧武夫與惡龍的地下決戰，看到大力士海克力士如何擊斃可怕的百頭巨龍。 書中提及13篇英雄降龍的經典史詩故事， 並在故事之後，深入探討該龍類生物的概念化形象， 研究其外觀設計，為整個故事製作出完整的藝術作品。 每一個章節都包含了詳盡的繪畫教程， 從研究參考資料到概念設計，只要緊跟著本書的每一個步驟， 就能夠創造出引人入勝的敘事性畫作，並且創造出屬於你自己的奇幻作品。 本書特色 ◎13則來自世界的巨龍傳奇：重新詮釋13個來自希臘、中國、中古英格蘭傳說和北歐的屠龍史詩，由故事細節建構可信的龍族形貌！ ◎詳盡的教程與步驟：從概念設計、草圖到具有豐富細節和多元層次的完整作品，描繪英雄與巨龍決戰的繪圖指南！ ◎卷首附贈彩色摺頁海報：正反兩面各是傳說中的13頭巨龍及阿波羅、貝奧武夫、玉取姬15位傳奇人物，具現神話形象！ 作者簡介 威廉・歐康納（William O'Connor） 現居美國紐約，是兩個孩子的父親。他平常都躲在自己的哈比人小屋寫書和作畫，有時也會踏上旅程探索世界各地，尋找創作靈感。歐康納是暢銷系列叢書《幻獸藝術誌》的作者，同時也為電腦遊戲、桌上遊戲以及各種出版品繪製了超過五千幅的插畫。 二十五年的藝術生涯中，他與威世智遊戲、IMPACT出版社、暴雪娛樂、斯特林出版社（Sterling Publishing）、盧卡斯影業和美國動視等企業都有過合作經驗。歐康納獲得超過三十座的藝術領域獎項，榮獲十次切爾西獎的提名榮譽，其作品也曾獲選刊登在《光譜：當代最佳奇幻藝術》中。 歐康納在全美各地授課和演講，分享他獨特且多元的創作風格。他時常在奇幻藝術社群網站Muddy Colors上發表新作，作品也常出現在各個藝術產業大展，包括Illuxcon的畫展、紐約動漫展，以及桌遊展銷大會Gen Con。 想了解更多關於威廉・歐康納的訊息或是欣賞他的作品，可以參訪網站：www.wocstudios.com。 你也可以連結以下的網站，獲得更多關於《幻獸藝術誌》系列叢書的資訊： Facebook：facebook.com/dracopedia Blog：dracopediaproject.blogspot.com 譯者簡介 陳岡伯 1987年生於台中。國立政治大學英國語文學系碩士班畢業，譯作包括《這句話突破盲點！1001條古聖先賢的脫魯金句》、《幻獸藝術誌》和《復活師：傳奇醫師史賓賽．布萊克的失落秘典》。
Myths Legends And Sacred Stories
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Author : DK
language : en
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Release Date : 2019-11-07
Myths Legends And Sacred Stories written by DK and has been published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-07 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
From lightning-wielding Zeus, the supreme Greek god, to protective Hathor, the Egyptian goddess of love - heroes, gods, and monsters are brought to life in these retellings of myths from around the world. Myths, Legends, and Sacred Stories is a children's book that invites you to explore all the well-known stories from Greek and Norse mythology, and a range of other cultures across more than 100 tales. Discover the fascinating myths of Anansi, the West African trickster god who takes the form of a spider; the story of the Wawilak Sisters of Arnhem Land in northern Australia, who form the land as they walk across it; or the Slavic tale of Ivan as he chases the mischievous Firebird. Read about ferocious, man-eating monsters such as the Minotaur and Fafnir the dragon, and the legendary heroes that fought them, like Theseus and Sigurd. Also included are the legends of Robin Hood, and of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, epics from Asia, such as the Mahabharata and Gilgamesh, and a host of tales from Aztec mythology and a range of other cultures. As well as offering the retellings themselves, Myths, Legends, and Sacred Stories: a children's encyclopedia investigates the meanings of these primal stories, examining why these tales have stood the test of time over thousands of years. Themed features draw together elements that are common to myths from all over the world, such as shapeshifters, mythical beasts, and magical weapons. Panels on modern retellings, such as Percy Jackson and The Little Mermaid, help to show why these myths are still relevant to our lives today.