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Gnomes

by Huygen, Wil

Book - 2006

Everything you never knew you needed to know about gnomes! Originally published in 1976, this was the first book to popularize gnomes in the US. Whimsical illustrations accompany information about Gnome life. Everything you never knew you needed to know about gnomes! Originally published in 1976, this was the first book to popularize gnomes in the US. Whimsical illustrations accompany information about Gnome life. Show less

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The Art of the Affair

An Illustrated History of Love, Sex, and Artistic Influence

by Lacey, Catherine

Book - 2017

Floating portraits of 20th century artists and writers accompany snippets that air details about their delightfully scandalous entanglements. Floating portraits of 20th century artists and writers accompany snippets that air details about their delightfully scandalous entanglements. Show less

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Sophie Crumb

Evolution of A Crazy Artist

by Crumb, Sophie

Graphic Novel - 2011

The fascinating artistic journey of Sophie Crumb, the daughter of artist Aline Crumb and Robert Crumb. The fascinating artistic journey of Sophie Crumb, the daughter of artist Aline Crumb and Robert Crumb. Show less

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Kehinde Wiley

A New Republic

Book - 2015

Opening the pages of this coffee table sized book is almost like stepping into a magnificent art exhibit. The artist challenges traditional European portr...Show more Opening the pages of this coffee table sized book is almost like stepping into a magnificent art exhibit. The artist challenges traditional European portraiture by inserting ornate paintings of contemporary Black women and men in contexts historically reserved for white subjects thus challenging the politics of representation in relation to race and gender. Show less

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Norman Rockwell

1894-1978 : America's Most Beloved Painter

by Marling, Karal Ann

Book - 2017

A rich compilation of Norman Rockwell's extraordinary slice of life paintings. A rich compilation of Norman Rockwell's extraordinary slice of life paintings. Show less

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Tales of East Africa

Folktales From Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania

by Okubo, Jamilla

Book - 2020

22 traditional East African tales alongside contemporary art. 22 traditional East African tales alongside contemporary art. Show less

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Everything I Need to Know I Learned From A Little Golden Book

by Muldrow, Diane

eBook - 2013

A humorous grown up spin on the classic "The Little Golden Books" series. A humorous grown up spin on the classic "The Little Golden Books" series. Show less

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Hyperbole and A Half

Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened

by Brosh, Allie

Graphic Novel - 2013

Comically crude illustrations accompany witty autobiographical narratives and musings. Comically crude illustrations accompany witty autobiographical narratives and musings. Show less

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Girls Standing on Lawns

Book - 2014

Paintings and poetry inspired by a MoMA collection featuring vintage photographs of anonymous women standing on lawns. Paintings and poetry inspired by a MoMA collection featuring vintage photographs of anonymous women standing on lawns. Show less

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The Taking Tree

A Selfish Parody

by Travesty, Shrill

Book - 2010

A parody of The Giving Tree. A parody of The Giving Tree. Show less

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Bad Girls Throughout History

100 Remarkable Women Who Changed the World

by Shen, Ann

Book - 2016

Portraits partner with short descriptions of women who challenged the status quo during various points in history. Portraits partner with short descriptions of women who challenged the status quo during various points in history. Show less

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