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Unconditional Satisfaction GuaranteeNo Shipping Fees Above 302 Months to Decide. Returns Simplified.A riotous retelling of the Midas myth by the Caldecott Honor-winning and #1New York Timesbestselling author ofNo, David!
Maximilian Midas was a peculiar little boy.
He didnt much like chocolate and he didnt play with toys.
The first word that he uttered when he was one year old
Wasnt Mama, wasnt Papa; what Maxie said was, Gold!
Max Midas isnt like the other kids. Instead of trying to make friends, he decides to make millions and spends it all on what he loves best: GOLD. Gold statues. Gold fountains. Piles and piles of gold, and atop them all, a golden castle. But one day, things get lonely inside his shiny castle and Max finally learns that gold isnt worth anything without friends and family by your side.
David Shannon, the Caldecott Honorwinning andNew York Timesbestselling author ofNo, David!, is back with a riotous romp thats sure to be a beloved classic.
Unconditional Satisfaction GuaranteeNo Shipping Fees Above 302 Months to Decide. Returns Simplified.A lavishly illustrated history of gold crafting, and the most important techniques of gilding.
Gold has always inspired great fascination among mankind as proven by the golden treasures of ancient Egypt and the Inca Empire. This lavishly illustrated work begins with a cultural outline of the sacred and worldly significance of gold. It features the history of gold crafting and demonstrates the most important techniques of gilding. The technical details of the gilders art are shown in hundreds of detailed studio photographs.
Gilded objects include antique-inspired mirror frames and a multitude of modern objects. This book introduces the practical use of costly gold materials and opens ones eyes to the significance of gilded objects, past and present. It welcomes artists to explore gilding as a technique and invites everyone to appreciate the mysteries of gold.[AuthorName]By Kirsten Beuster[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Kirsten Beuster is a historian and teacher who is a master gilder in Hamburg, Germany. Her emphasis is on the combination of art, artistic handicraft, and scientific work.[/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]100 images[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle]Gilding History and Techniques[/SubTitle][ColorPattern]100 images[/ColorPattern]
