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The Essential Minecraft Dungeons Guide is full of game-busting tips
and info on magic, weapons, combat skills, multiplayer tricks and
more. It's all you need to defeat the Arch-Illager and save the
day! No two games of Minecraft Dungeons are the same, so you're
going to need this independent and unofficial handbook to find out
everything about the best weapons, power-ups, items and strategies.
The book even includes a full list of enemies you'll encounter, so
you'll be completely prepared. No Minecraft Dungeons player should
venture into the darkness without it!
This series celebrates the Bodleian Library's acquisition of Tom
Phillips's archive of over 50,000 photographic postcards dating
from the first half of the twentieth century, a period in which,
thanks to the ever cheaper medium of photography, 'ordinary' people
could afford to own their portraits. Each title in this series is
thematically assembled and designed by the artist, the covers
featuring a linked painting specially created for each title from
Tom Phillips's signature work, A Humument. Fantasy Travel shows
people sitting proudly and playfully in studio mock-ups of
aeroplanes, cars, speedboats and hot air balloons. Such modes of
transport were beyond the dreams of the average person in the early
twentieth century but the photographic studios allowed them to
indulge wild flights of fancy and take away the resulting
postcards.
This book is a study both of anachronism in antiquity and of
anachronism as a vehicle for understanding antiquity. It explores
the post-classical origins and changing meanings of the term
'anachronism' as well as the presence of anachronism in all its
forms in classical literature, criticism and material objects.
Contrary to the position taken by many modern philosophers of
history, this book argues that classical antiquity had a rich and
varied understanding of historical difference, which is reflected
in sophisticated notions of anachronism. This central hypothesis is
tested by an examination of attitudes to temporal errors in ancient
literary texts and chronological writings and by analysing notions
of anachronistic survival and multitemporality. Rather than seeing
a sense of anachronism as something that separates modernity from
antiquity, the book suggests that in both ancient writings and
their modern receptions chronological rupture can be used as a way
of creating a dialogue between past and present. With a selection
of case-studies and theoretical discussions presented in a manner
suitable for scholars and students both of classical antiquity and
of modern history, anthropology, and visual culture, the book's
ambition is to offer a new conceptual map of antiquity through the
notion of anachronism.
The final edition of the late Tom Phillips's 'defining masterpiece
of postmodernism'. In 1966 the artist Tom Phillips discovered A
Human Document (1892), an obscure Victorian romance by W.H.
Mallock, and set himself the task of altering every page, by
painting, collage or cut-up techniques, to create an entirely new
version. Some of Mallock's original text remains intact and through
the illustrated pages the character of Bill Toge, Phillips's
anti-hero, and his romantic plight emerges. First published in
1973, A Humument - as Phillips titled his altered book - quickly
established itself as a cult classic. From that point, the artist
worked towards a complete revision of his original, adding new
pages in successive editions. That process is now finished. This
final edition presents an entirely new and complete version of A
Humument. It includes a revised Introduction by the late artist, in
which he reflects on the 50-year project, and 92 new illustrated
pages.
This title was first published in 2000. Most children enjoy drawing
and use it to express a wide range of experiences and emotions.
Drawing can offer an avenue of expression where words fail. So why
do many people stop drawing after the early school years? This is
an examination of the early work of John Everett Millais, Henri de
Toulouse-Lautrec, Pablo Picasso, Michael Rothenstein, Gerard
Hoffnung, Sarah Raphael and David Downes to investigate the reasons
why these artists were able to sustain and develop their drawing
skill and expressive potential while others failed. The close study
of these artists' early drawings reveals their sequences of
progress and their eventual achievement. The author, a former
President of the National Society for Education in Art and Design,
shares the experience of a lifetime's work in art education to
explore the mysteries of drawing fluency, its often precocious
beginnings, and the personal, social and cultural circumstances
which help or hinder its development.
This series celebrates the Bodleian Library's acquisition of Tom
Phillips's archive of over 50,000 photographic postcards dating
from the first half of the twentieth century, a period in which,
thanks to the ever cheaper medium of photography, 'ordinary' people
could afford to own their portraits. Each title in this series is
thematically assembled and designed by the artist, the covers
featuring a linked painting specially created for each title from
Tom Phillips's signature work, A Humument. With an illuminating
foreword by Eric Musgrave, 'Menswear' presents postcards of men in
all manner of outfits, whether formal, practical or casual, dating
from around 1900 up to c. 1949. Most of the subjects are posing for
portraits, displaying both their individual style and an
interpretation of the fashions of the time. The rich variety of
accessories on display includes ties, gloves, pocket squares,
walking sticks, canes, boutonnieres and spats.
To celebrate the acquisition of the archive of distinguished
artist Tom Phillips, the Bodleian Library asked the artist to
assemble and design a series of books drawing on his themed
collection of over 50,000 photographic postcards. These encompass
the first half of the twentieth century, a period in which, thanks
to the ever cheaper medium of photography, ordinary people could
afford to purchase their own portraits. These portraits allowed
individuals to create and embellish their own self images,
presenting themselves as they wished to be seen within the trends
and social mores of their time. Each book in the series contains
two hundred images chosen from a visually rich vein of social
history. Their back covers also feature thematically linked
paintings, specially created for each title, from Phillips's
signature work, " A Humument." "Bicycles," as its title suggests,
documents the great age of the safety bicycle, which was welcomed
as a technology of emancipation for both women and men. Also
included are portraits of competitive racers and newly pedaling
toddlers. "
"These unique and visually stunning books offer a rich glimpse of
forgotten times and will be greatly valued by art and history
lovers alike. "These images are captivating visual vignettes. We
may not know who the subjects are, but the postcards offer us a
glimpse of their interests, their time, and their world. Tom
Phillips's exceptional collection gives us a fascinating chance to
retrieve something of these lives."--Sandy Nairne, Director,
National Portrait Gallery, London "Picture postcards from a century
ago capture unique moments in time and place and are a wonderful
social history record. Tom Phillips is adept at seeking out and
choosing amazingly evocative postcard images."--Brian Lund, editor,
"Picture Postcard Monthly"
In 1966 the artist Tom Phillips discovered A Human Document (1892),
an obscure Victorian romance by W.H. Mallock, and set himself the
task of altering every page, by painting, collage or cut-up
techniques, to create an entirely new version. Some of Mallock's
original text remains in tact and through the illustrated pages the
character of Bill Toge, Phillips's anti-hero, and his romantic
plight emerges. First published in 1973, A Humument - as Phillips
titled his altered book - quickly established itself as a cult
classic. Since then, the artist has been working towards a complete
revision of his original, adding new pages in successive editions.
That process is now finished. This 50th anniversary edition
presents, for the first time, an entirely new and complete version
of A Humument . This edition includes a revised Introduction by the
artist, reflecting on the last 50 years' work on this project, and
92 new illustrated pages. A Special Limited edition is also
available: this presents a copy of the 50th anniversary edition in
a clamshell box with a limited-edition print, signed by the artist.
To celebrate the acquisition of the Tom Phillips archive, the
Bodleian Library has asked the artist to assemble and design a
series of books drawing on his themed collection of over 50,000
photographic postcards. These encompass the first half of the
twentieth century, a period in which, thanks to the ever cheaper
medium of photography, 'ordinary' people could afford to own their
portraits. Readers shows people reading (or pretending to read) a
wide variety of material from the Bible to Film Fun, either in the
photographer's studio, in their own home or holidaying on the
beach. Each book contains 200 images chosen with the eye of a
leading artist from a visually rich vein of social history. Their
covers will also feature a thematically linked painting, especially
created for each title, from Tom Phillips' signature work, A
Humument.
To celebrate the acquisition of the archive of distinguished artist
Tom Phillips, the Bodleian Library asked the artist to assemble and
design a series of books drawing on his themed collection of over
50,000 photographic postcards. These encompass the first half of
the twentieth century, a period in which, thanks to the ever
cheaper medium of photography, ordinary people could afford to own
portraits of themselves. Each of the books in the series contains
two hundred images chosen from a visually rich vein of social
history. Their covers also feature thematically linked paintings,
specially created for each title, from Phillips's signature work, "
A Humument."
"Women & Hats" explores the remarkable range found in the world
of millinery, from outrageous Edwardian creations to the inventive
austerities of World War II. Each of these unique and visually
stunning books give a rich glimpse of forgotten times and will be
greatly valued by art and history lovers alike.
To celebrate the acquisition of the archive of distinguished
artist Tom Phillips, the Bodleian Library asked the artist to
assemble and design a series of books drawing on his themed
collection of over 50,000 photographic postcards. These encompass
the first half of the twentieth century, a period in which, thanks
to the ever cheaper medium of photography, ordinary people could
afford to purchase their own portraits. These portraits allowed
individuals to create and embellish their own self images,
presenting themselves as they wished to be seen within the trends
and social mores of their time. Each book in the series contains
two hundred images chosen from a visually rich vein of social
history. Their back covers also feature thematically linked
paintings, specially created for each title, from Phillips's
signature work, " A Humument." "Weddings" captures all the
excitement and drama of the stages of the ceremony from
preparations to wedding vehicles to family and friends in lively
scenes in churches and homes. These unique and visually stunning
books offer a rich glimpse of forgotten times and will be greatly
valued by art and history lovers alike. "These images are
captivating visual vignettes. We may not know who the subjects are,
but the postcards offer us a glimpse of their interests, their
time, and their world. Tom Phillips's exceptional collection gives
us a fascinating chance to retrieve something of these
lives."--Sandy Nairne, Director, National Portrait Gallery, London
"Picture postcards from a century ago capture unique moments in
time and place and are a wonderful social history record. Tom
Phillips is adept at seeking out and choosing amazingly evocative
postcard images."--Brian Lund, editor, "Picture Postcard
Monthly"
'Uproarious . . . [Phillips and Elledge] pair the abundant good
humour of this book with a warning about the corrosive effects of
conspiracy theories' The Times From the Satanic Panic to the
anti-vaxx movement, the moon landing to Pizzagate, it's always been
human nature to believe we're being lied to by the powers that be
(and sometimes, to be fair, we absolutely are). But while it can be
fun to indulge in a bit of Deep State banter on the group chat,
recent times have shown us that some of these theories have taken
on a life of their own - and in our dogged quest for the truth, it
appears we might actually be doing it some damage. In Conspiracy,
Tom Phillips and Jonn Elledge take us on a fascinating, insightful
and often hilarious journey through conspiracy theories old and
new, to try and answer a vital question for our times: how can we
learn to log off the QAnon message boards, and start trusting hard
evidence again? Praise for the Brief History series: 'Witty,
entertaining and slightly distressing... You should probably read
it' Sarah Knight, author of The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a
F*ck 'Brilliant. Utterly, utterly brilliant' Jeremy Clarkson 'Very
funny' Mark Watson 'Both readable and entertaining' Telegraph
Apollonius Rhodius' Argonautica is a voyage across time as well as
space. The Argonauts encounter monsters, nymphs, shepherds, and
kings who represent earlier stages of the cosmos or human society;
they are given glimpses into the future, and themselves effect
changes in the world through which they travel. Readers undergo a
still more complex form of temporal transport, enabled not just to
imagine themselves into the deep past, but to examine the layers of
poetic and intellectual history from which Apollonius crafts his
poem. Taking its lead from ancient critical preoccupations with
poetry's ethical significance, this volume argues that the
Argonautica produces an understanding of time and temporal
experience which ramifies variously in readers' lives. When
describing the people and creatures who occupied the past,
Apollonius extends readers' capacity for empathetic response to the
worlds inhabited by others. In the ecphrasis of Jason's cloak and
the account of Jason's conversations with Medea, readers are
invited to scrutinize the relationship between exempla and temporal
change, while episodes such as the taking of the Golden Fleece
explore links between perceptions and their temporal situation.
Running through the poem, and through the readings that comprise
this book, is an attention to the intellectual potential of the
'untimely' - objects, experience, and language which do not belong
straightforwardly to a particular time. Treatment of such phenomena
is crucial to the poem's aspiration to inform and expand readers'
understanding of themselves as subjects in and of history.
How does a goddess become a witch? Why do the 9 o'clock horses roam
the streets of Leicester? Where can you find a bleeding gravestone?
And should you be afraid of the shag-dog? Everywhere has a story to
tell. Every building, road, forest and field. Some are true, some
are not. These stories have been passed down through the ages so
that we don't forget them, and now they are being passed on to you.
They will open your eyes to the wonders of what lies just around
the corner. You will become the keeper of these local tales.
Leicestershire Folk Tales for Children is a book to read on your
own, together or out loud. Bring our folk tales to life and let
them leap off the page.
'Uproarious . . . [Phillips and Elledge] pair the abundant good
humour of this book with a warning about the corrosive effects of
conspiracy theories' The Times From the Satanic Panic to the
anti-vaxx movement, the moon landing to Pizzagate, it's always been
human nature to believe we're being lied to by the powers that be
(and sometimes, to be fair, we absolutely are). But while it can be
fun to indulge in a bit of Deep State banter on the group chat,
recent times have shown us that some of these theories have taken
on a life of their own - and in our dogged quest for the truth, it
appears we might actually be doing it some damage. In Conspiracy,
Tom Phillips and Jonn Elledge take us on a fascinating, insightful
and often hilarious journey through conspiracy theories old and
new, to try and answer a vital question for our times: how can we
learn to log off the QAnon message boards, and start trusting hard
evidence again? Praise for the Brief History series: 'Witty,
entertaining and slightly distressing... You should probably read
it' Sarah Knight, author of The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a
F*ck 'Brilliant. Utterly, utterly brilliant' Jeremy Clarkson 'Very
funny' Mark Watson 'Both readable and entertaining' Telegraph
Tom Phillips' first full-length collection navigates terrains which
range from Eastern Europe, Australia and the Home Counties to his
own back garden in Bristol. From the different perspectives these
vantage points offer, it unearths connections between chance
meetings and `big history', family stories and the state we're in.
It also looks at poetry itself as a ground on which to recreate -
and negotiate with - one thing that nobody can change: the past.
The world of Pathfinder comes to 5E for the first time! From feral
beasts to supernatural sprits from the realm of fey, the Kingmaker
Adventure Path forces heroes to test their might against hundreds
of foes-be they bandit lords, evil kings, or demigods. This book
presents rules for over 275 monsters and villains, 45 traps and
hazards, and seven companion NPCs presented with a low-level and
mid-level stat block, making them suitable for play as adventuring
companions or even pregenerated player characters-all compatible
with any Fifth Edition game. Designed to work alongside the new
Pathfinder Adventure Path campaign book, this volume makes quick
conversion of the campaign to 5E a breeze! Challenge your heroes
while playing through the Kingmaker Adventure Path or populate a
campaign entirely of your own design!
Nestled within our green and pleasant land lies pockets of emerald
trees. Their roots search deep into the ground and the branches
reach high towards the sun. For centuries some of these have stood
watching and listening to the human creatures living among them,
hearing their stories and remembering. What mysteries could these
woodlands tell if the trees could speak? Stories of brave deeds and
foolish, star-crossed lovers, of monsters, giants and witches, hobs
and kings. Discover the secrets of our forests in this engaging
collection of folk tales.
From the Satanic Panic to the anti-vaxx movement, the moon landing to Pizzagate, it’s always been human nature to believe we’re being lied to by the powers that be (and sometimes, to be fair, we absolutely are).
But while it can be fun to indulge in a bit of Deep State banter on the group chat, recent times have shown us that some of these theories have taken on a life of their own – and in our dogged quest for the truth, it appears we might actually be doing it some damage.
In Conspiracy, Tom Phillips and Jonn Elledge take us on a fascinating, insightful and often hilarious journey through conspiracy theories old and new, to try and answer a vital question for our times: how can we learn to log off the QAnon message boards, and start trusting hard evidence again?
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