The Virtual Bookcase for browsing and sharing reviews of books. New to this site? Read the welcome page first. | |
 |
Home Recent reviews Collected book news Welcome to this site Add your own book |
The Virtual Bookcase : Shelf Hobby
Books about hobbies, hobby projectsOrigami Design Secrets: Mathematical Methods for an Ancient Art
Authors: Robert Lang, Robert J. LangBook description
Robert J. Lang, one of the world's foremost origami artists and scientists, presents the never-before-described mathematical and geometric principles that allow anyone to design original origami, something once restricted to an elite few. From the theoretical underpinnings to detailed step-by-step folding sequences, this book takes a modern look at the heart of the centuries-old art of origami. Origami novices will appreciate the organization of the book, which begins with easy techniques and progresses to deep and powerful tools for design, all based on simple, intuitive concepts like grafting, circle packing, and assembly of tiles. Both novices and aficionados will find detailed, step-by-step instructions for previously unpublished models... Rest of this review on the detail page
I want to add the first review for this book!
Reviews (1) and details of Origami Design Secrets: Mathematical Methods for an Ancient Art
Handbook of Photography
Authors: Ronald Lovell, Fred Zwahlen, James Folts, Ronald P. Lovell, Fred C. Zwahlen, James A. FoltsBook description
Now in its fifth edition, Handbook of Photography is designed to teach those who have never used a camera how to take photos, develop film and make prints. Each chapter represents a stage in the photographic process -- from focusing the camera to the emergence of the final picture--mounted for display or ready for use in print. This updated edition not only covers all these basics but also provides new material on film, equipment and techniques, especially in the field of digital photography. Photos by noted photographers are included to give both valuable information and inspiration to the user.
I want to add the first review for this book!
Reviews (1) and details of Handbook of Photography
I want to add the first review for this book!
Reviews (0) and details of Black and White Photography: A Basic Manual
Book description
A classic, bestselling photographer's manual is issued for the first time in paperback, revised and updated. More than 600 separate entries illustrated with 1,250 photographs, diagrams, and charts cover the entire range of subject matter, from choosing a camera to storing finished prints.
I want to add the first review for this book!
Reviews (1) and details of The Photographer's Handbook (Third Edition, Revised)
I want to add the first review for this book!
Reviews (0) and details of Step By Step Guide to Woven Carpets and Rugs