Stuffed Animals

Author : Stephen T. Asma
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0195347463
Total Pages : 319 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Stuffed Animals and Pickled Heads written by Stephen T. Asma and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2003-05-01 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The natural history museum is a place where the line between "high" and "low" culture effectively vanishes--where our awe of nature, our taste for the bizarre, and our thirst for knowledge all blend happily together. But as Stephen Asma shows in Stuffed Animals and Pickled Heads, there is more going on in these great institutions than just smart fun. Asma takes us on a wide-ranging tour of natural history museums in New York and Chicago, London and Paris, interviewing curators, scientists, and exhibit designers, and providing a wealth of fascinating observations. We learn how the first museums were little more than high-toned side shows, with such garish exhibits as the pickled head of Peter the Great's lover. In contrast, today's museums are hot-beds of serious science, funding major research in such fields as anthropology and archaeology. "Rich in detail, lucid explanation, telling anecdotes, and fascinating characters.... Asma has rendered a fascinating and credible account of how natural history museums are conceived and presented. It's the kind of book that will not only engage a wide and diverse readership, but it should, best of all, send them flocking to see how we look at nature and ourselves in those fabulous legacies of the curiosity cabinet."--The Boston Herald.

Author : Abigail Patner Glassenberg
Publisher : Union Square & Company
ISBN 13 : 9781454703648
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Stuffed Animals written by Abigail Patner Glassenberg and published by Union Square & Company. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This technique-filled workshop for creating soft toys, with 16 projects and 52 lessons, covers everything from the basics to advanced construction elements.

Author : Divya Anantharaman
Publisher : The Countryman Press
ISBN 13 : 158157570X
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Stuffed Animals: A Modern Guide to Taxidermy written by Divya Anantharaman and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2016-10-18 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A quirky, timely, and disturbingly beautiful how-to taxidermy guide, emphasizing ethical sourcing and personal expression Whether inspiration came from an exhibition at an edgy art gallery, a visit to the Natural History Museum, or the sight of your crazy uncle’s jackalope, more and more people are opening up to the fun and wonder of taxidermy. A mix of art, science, and a touch of alchemy, taxidermy lets you engage with the natural world in ways most other people don’t. In Stuffed Animals, Divya Anantharaman and Katie Innamorato demystify the practice, shatter the gross stereotypes, and make taxidermy accessible to anyone, anywhere. Committed to ethical and sustainable sourcing, Anantharaman and Innamorato are part of the vanguard of young taxidermists who bring a sense of fun and experimentation to this old-school hobby. In their sold-out classes in Brooklyn, they teach hundreds of taxidermy novices how to create mantle-worthy pieces out of small birds and mammals. Both a helpful how-to manual and a strangely captivating gift book, Stuffed Animals is the definitive guide to a growing movement.

Author : Melissa Ferguson
Publisher : Pebble
ISBN 13 : 197713288X
Total Pages : 33 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Earth Day written by Melissa Ferguson and published by Pebble. This book was released on 2021 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Earth Day celebrates our beautiful planet and calls us to act on its behalf. Some people spend the day planting flowers or trees. Others organize neighborhood clean-ups, go on nature walks, or make recycled crafts. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.

Author : Sian Keegan
Publisher : Quarto Publishing Group USA
ISBN 13 : 1610584244
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Make Stuffed Animals written by Sian Keegan and published by Quarto Publishing Group USA. This book was released on 2012-07-01 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to make 18 stuffed animal projects with original sewing patterns and illustrated instructions with this endearing new guide! With a complete overview of techniques and materials, How to Make Stuffed Animals shows that making these cuddly creatures is fun, addictive, and much easier than one would think. Anyone who has completed the most basic of sewing projects can master the projects in this book, and these cute creations can be used as decorative objects for the home or as great handmade gifts. Inside, you’ll find adorable animals like: A squirrel holding an acorn A grizzly bear A raccoon A horse A bird mobile Cute canines Furry felines And many more Explore a comprehensive range of animals in a modern and simple style with How to Make Stuffed Animals!

Author : Michael Fry
Publisher : Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0740757016
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Over the Hedge written by Michael Fry and published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This book was released on 2006-03 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I've been reading the strip for a decade, and now I view the world through RJ and Verne colored glassess . . . . This outdoor odd couple holds up a fun-house mirror to our obsessions.".

Author : Mark Nixon
Publisher : Abrams
ISBN 13 : 1613125755
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Much Loved written by Mark Nixon and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2013-10-29 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Award-winning photographer Mark Nixon has created a trove of quirky and nostalgic portraits of teddy bears and other stuffed animals that have been lovingly abused after years of play. MuchLoved collects 60 of these images along with their accompanying background tales. An exhibit in the photographer’s studio led to a small sensation on the Internet when a few of the pictures circulated unofficially on scores of blogs and on many legitimate news sites. Viewers have been intrigued by the funny, bittersweet images and their ironic juxtaposition of childhood innocence and aged, loving wear and tear. When you see these teddy bears and bunnies with missing noses and undone stuffing, you can’t help but think back to childhood and its earliest companions who asked for nothing and gave a lot back. Praise for Much Loved: “Much Loved is impossibly endearing in its entirety.” —Brain Pickings

Author : Rob Merrett
Publisher : CICO Books
ISBN 13 : 9781908862655
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Make Your Own Soft Toys written by Rob Merrett and published by CICO Books. This book was released on 2013-02-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This wonderful collection of handmade toys will delight children both young and old. The 25 projects, designed by expert craftsman Rob Merrett, take their inspiration from traditional playthings, including dolls, animals, and more. Begin with Baby’s First Soft Toy—delightful gifts for newborns designed in soft colors and gentle prints. Nursery Novelties is next, with easy patchwork and appliqué embellishments, followed by Activity Toys, where clever designs will stimulate young children’s minds. Creature Comforts has adorable animals that are perfect for little ones in a range of pretty fabrics. Finally, Divine Dollies is packed with trendy, vintage-looking rag dolls that you will love to make. Rob also develops the concept of “Kids Forever,” where designs should appeal not just to children, but also to adults who will appreciate his stylish, retro approach. Each toy comes with clear, step-by-step text and beautiful photography and artworks that will guide even a novice stitcher, helping them to produce gorgeous gifts with a charming, handcrafted feel.

Author : Alison Inches
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN 13 : 9780152164669
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Stuffed Animals Get Ready for Bed written by Alison Inches and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2006 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How will this little girl ever get her animals ready for bed?

Author : Diane Alber
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781951287368
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Little SPOT of Feelings written by Diane Alber and published by . This book was released on 2020-07-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gives coping and managing techniques to deal with ones emotions.