Dakin james (67 résultats)

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Etat : Good. Shining Art on Light tells the broad and fascinating story of light through the use of art. Artists have an innate understanding of light and are able to convey important concepts visually. This book begins by introducing the science of light with five important concepts, summarized in easily accessible language. The next part discusses many aspects of light that occur in nature, and the final part discusses human inventions involving light. The book concludes with a discussion of time, as relates to light. In total, 58 pieces of art from 8 museums are used to tell the story of light. …

Paperback. Etat : Good. Shining Art on Light tells the broad and fascinating story of light through the use of art. Artists have an innate understanding of light and are able to convey important concepts visually. This book begins by introducing the science of light with five important concepts, summarized in easily accessible language. The next part discusses many aspects of light that occur in nature, and the final part discusses human inventions involving light. The book concludes with a discussion of time, as relates to light. In total, 58 pieces of art from 8 museums are used to tell the story of light. …

paperback. Etat : Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Etat : New.

Paperback. Etat : New.

Paperback or Softback. Etat : New. Shining Art on Light: Colorful Insights. Book.

Etat : As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 101 pages. 10.98x8.46x0.55 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Etat : New.

Etat : New.

Paperback. Etat : New.

Etat : New.

Etat : New.

Ex-library copy. First edition (not stated per publisher's usual practice). xiv, 209 pages. Hardcover: H 26cm x L 23.25cm. Laminated dust jacket rubbed and taped over boards, library shelf sticker affixed near spine heel. Cloth boards with gilt and silver stamped spine lettering. With illustrated endpapers, color frontispiece, b/w photographs, eleven color plates on four unpaged leaves (between pages 82-83), section and elevation drawings, plans, Notes, Selected Bibliography, and Index. Chapters titled as: WITH TOWN AND DAVIS IN NEW YORK; ON HIS OWN IN NEW YORK; GALLIER AND DAKIN IN MOBILE AND NEW ORLEANS; JAMES DAKIN GOES TO NEW ORLEANS; DAKIN AND DAKIN IN NEW ORLEANS; CHARLES DAKIN IN MOBILE; A SERIES OF DISASTERS - THE LATE THIRTIES AND EARLY FORTIES; A NEW START; A GOTHIC MASTERPIECE - THE CAPITOL AT BATON ROUGE; THE CUSTOM HOUSE - CREOLES AND CAST IRON; and THE END IN BATON ROUGE. Light soiling to fore-edge; front free endpaper marred by remnant of bar code sticker, residue from removed pocket, and discard stamp; library pencil notations and discard stamp upon title page; no other library marks readily apparent after a quick perusal. Interior pages otherwise quite clean and bright. Please note that this book has an approximate shipping weight of 3.25 pounds (1.47 kg) and may require additional postage for any postal class other than domestic Media Mail. {Arch-Shelf#2} ISBN 080710213X.…

Etat : New.

Hardback. Etat : New.

Etat : New.

Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 166 pages. 6.00x0.35x9.00 inches. In Stock.

Etat : New. In English.

Etat : New.

Etat : As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Etat : New.

Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine. No Edition Or Printing Stated. Inscribed "To Father Ken ____ With Love In Christ" And Signed By The Author On The Ffep. The Unclipped Jacket Has Two Scratches On The Back. Inscribed by Author(s).

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Black and white illustrations throughout. A paperback facsimile reprint of the 1831 Peabody & Co. edition. Spine slant, else very good in oversize illustrated wraps.

First edition (not stated per publisher's usual practice). xiv, 209 pages. Hardcover: H 25.75cm x L 23.25cm. Dust jacket rubbed; soiling to white rear panel; scuffs, bumps, and one short tear at edges; front flap is not price-clipped. Cloth boards with corners bumped; spine's gilt and silver stamped lettering remains bright. Brown top edge. Past owner's ink signature on front free endpaper; interior leaves are otherwise bright and clean. Binding retains some crispness. With illustrated endpapers, color frontispiece, Acknowledgements, Introduction, b/w photographs, eleven color plates on four unpaged leaves (between pages 82-83), section and elevation drawings, plans, Notes, Selected Bibliography, and Index. Features eleven chapters titled: WITH TOWN AND DAVIS IN NEW YORK; ON HIS OWN IN NEW YORK; GALLIER AND DAKIN IN MOBILE AND NEW ORLEANS; JAMES DAKIN GOES TO NEW ORLEANS; DAKIN AND DAKIN IN NEW ORLEANS; CHARLES DAKIN IN MOBILE; A SERIES OF DISASTERS - THE LATE THIRTIES AND EARLY FORTIES; A NEW START; A GOTHIC MASTERPIECE - THE CAPITOL AT BATON ROUGE; THE CUSTOM HOUSE - CREOLES AND CAST IRON; and THE END IN BATON ROUGE. Please note that this book has an approximate shipping weight of 3.25 pounds (1.47 kg) and may require additional postage for any postal class other than domestic Media Mail. {Arch-Shelf#3} ISBN 080710213X.…

Mixed Bindings. Etat : Fine. 8vo; first two titles both in gray wrappers; third in cloth.

Paperback. Etat : New.

Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. First Edition. Inscribed by author (brother of Tennessee Williams) to previous owner. Clean, bright copy in mylar-protected dust jacket. Inscribed By Author. Book.

Hardcover. Etat : Good Plus. Etat de la jaquette : Good. 3rd Edition. Revised and Enlarged, showing latest machinery & equipment for preparation, processing & manufacture. Black & white photos, diagrams & tables in text. Green boards, gilt titles, small sellotape mark on endpapers, otherwise clean with tight binding, nice copy. Dust jacket unclipped, light wear to edges, good.…