Schiffer Books (528)

Sigils : A Tool for Manifesting and Empowerment

ISBN: 9780764366253

Author: Jane Matthews    Publisher: Schiffer Books

Sigils are special symbols that are used alone or in a series, have specific energies, and contain an essence that can be harnessed to carry out a specific duty...


Sigils are special symbols that are used alone or in a series, have specific energies, and contain an essence that can be harnessed to carry out a specific duty. In this ground-breaking kit, sigil expert Jane Matthews demonstrates how they can be utilized to create massive change and empowerment for anyone seeking to use them for positive transformation. Each of the 21 cards features a symbol designed for a special purpose, while the accompanying guidebook explains their usage and also includes instructions on how to develop your own sigils to truly personalise the system. Also provided are insights into what changes are needed in one's life and exactly what sigils are required to assist with the endeavour. This powerful manifestation tool is intended for all those looking to expand their divination skills and enhance their spiritual journey by providing insights, confidence, and guidance on how to manifest using sigils to create positive, empowering life changes step by step.


Bind: stationery


Pages: 80


Dimensions: 152 x 133 mm


Publication Date: 28-05-2023


$45.00
Abandoned 2nd Edition

ISBN: 9780764364365

Author: Eric Holubow    Publisher: Schiffer Books

In an expanded and updated edition, photographer Eric Holubow captures the melancholy, haunting beauty of decaying structures across the US. Across the United S...


In an expanded and updated edition, photographer Eric Holubow captures the melancholy, haunting beauty of decaying structures across the US. Across the United States, decaying ruins of once-thriving structures lie dormant and forgotten as time and nature leave their melancholy mark. Yet through this deterioration is an undeniable and haunting beauty, which Holubow skillfully captures. In this second edition, additional photos bring new stories and stirring sights to life. Centered in the Rust Belt but spanning the entire country, this photographic journey evokes the erosion of important parts of history. From big cities to small towns, breath-taking images of over 100 sites recall the faded glory of factories, churches, theatres, prisons, and power plants. Arranged according to the functions these buildings served working, living, learning, healing, playing, praying. Abandoned is a memento mori for industries, communities, and empires. Through rubble and rot, broken glass and clinging ivy, long-forgotten and forsaken corners of the country emerge as reminders of the fate that they and everything we know will eventually share.


Bind: hardback


Pages: 272


Dimensions: 305 x 230 mm


Publication Date: 22-11-2022


$140.00
Rolex : Special-Edition Wristwatches

ISBN: 9780764364532

Author: Peter Braun    Publisher: Schiffer Books

A concise, detailed history of Rolex-one of the most coveted brands in the world With a collection of partly sporty and partly elegant three-hand watches, an ic...


A concise, detailed history of Rolex-one of the most coveted brands in the world With a collection of partly sporty and partly elegant three-hand watches, an iconic chronograph, and some interesting complications, Rolex has been setting the standard for the Swiss watch industry for more than 60 years. This photo-filled and information-packed volume pays tribute to this sought-after brand and what makes Rolex so special: the outstanding features of perfection. A professional team of authors, led by editor in chief and watch expert Peter Braun, has created a comprehensive and exciting portrait of this coveted luxury brand. From the Rolex company history to an examination of its sports watches, tool watches, and complication watches, this book provides deep insights into the production of the largest Swiss watch manufacturer.


Bind: hardback


Pages: 120


Dimensions: 230 x 305 mm


Publication Date: 22-11-2022


Tags: November 2022   Fashion
$79.99
Enchanting Creativity : How Fairy Tales, Dreams, Rituals & Journaling Can Awaken Your Creative Self

ISBN: 9780764363757

Author: Paula Scardamalia    Publisher: Schiffer Books

Ever wish you had a magic wand to wave when a creative project wasn't going the way you wanted it to? Enchanting Creativity is a book to help the artist find th...


Ever wish you had a magic wand to wave when a creative project wasn't going the way you wanted it to? Enchanting Creativity is a book to help the artist find their happily-ever-after by using a unique blend of fairy tales, dreams, rituals, and journaling, along with practical applications. Within the metaphoric structure of the Sleeping Beauty fairy tale, the book provides readers with techniques to remember, record, and work with waking and sleeping dreams; methods to expand the dream experience or as an alternative to dreaming; and tips to develop and use rituals to honor dreams and creative work. A fairy tale weaves its way through the chapters, providing an exploration of the creative process, while the author's personal creative experiences and those of her clients offer examples of dream and/or oracle work, journaling questions, and simple rituals. Create a bridge between the practical and the imaginal worlds and watch the power of your creative magic express itself.


Bind: hardback


Pages: 144


Dimensions: 152 x 229 mm


Publication Date: 28-08-2022


$36.99
Horology

ISBN: 9780764363924

Author: Barry Kaplan    Publisher: Schiffer Books

This beautifully illustrated volume presents an in-depth look at horology, the scientific study of time and timekeeping. Brimming with more than 150 detailed an...


This beautifully illustrated volume presents an in-depth look at horology, the scientific study of time and timekeeping. Brimming with more than 150 detailed and full-color images, illustrations, charts, and technical drawings, it's a must-have for anyone interested in the art of watchmaking and watch design. But it's also much more. If you've ever wondered how watches work, or thought about how time influences our lives, then this book is also for you. It offers a comprehensive overview of watch styles, movements, complications, and parts, as well as the basics of starting and caring for a watch collection. A multifaceted study, it discusses the philosophy and measurement of time, the possibility of time travel, and the emergent smartwatch industry. A behind-the-scenes peek into the watch industry, plus pricing and market data, rounds out the contents. Readers will leave these pages with a newfound, renewed, or enhanced love of watchmaking, as well as an increased appreciation for the value of time.


Pages: 320


Dimensions: 203 x 254 mm


Publication Date: 29-11-2022


Tags: November 2022   Fashion   History
$79.99
The Stencil Graffiti Manual

ISBN: 9780764363276

Author: Christian Guemy    Publisher: Schiffer Books

Stencils are a technique with unlimited aesthetic adaptability and possibility-from ancient cave painting to contemporary graffiti. Beyond their unique stylisti...


Stencils are a technique with unlimited aesthetic adaptability and possibility-from ancient cave painting to contemporary graffiti. Beyond their unique stylistic expression, stencils offer practical benefits, including precision, unlimited duplication of a message or pattern, and speed. In this info-packed manual, artist C215 shares not only his expertise with stencils, but the stories and works of 16 leading stencil graffiti and street artists around the world, showing how far it goes creatively beyond mere reproduction. Learn about materials and tools, bridges and frames, creating stencils with Photoshop and Illustrator, techniques for painting, and the specifics of text-based work, patterns, and abstract work. Hundreds of photos, detailed how-tos, and interviews with artists in the US, England, Germany, France, Italy, Portugal, Poland, and Colombia show a wide range of styles, techniques, and contexts. Three ready-to-use stencils are included.


Bind: hardback


Pages: 152


Dimensions: 178 x 229 mm


Publication Date: 28-08-2022


$65.00
Fleetwood Mac in Chicago

ISBN: 9780764364952

Author: Jeff Lowenthal    Publisher: Schiffer Books

A book showcasing the legendary Fleetwood Mac blues session at Chicago's Chess Studios in January 1969 Taken by the only photographer present, some of these pho...


A book showcasing the legendary Fleetwood Mac blues session at Chicago's Chess Studios in January 1969 Taken by the only photographer present, some of these photos were originally shown on the first release of the album recorded that day: Fleetwood Mac in Chicago. Now, for the first time, all of the color and black-and-white shots from that day are presented in one collection, including many that have never before been published. Along with founding Fleetwood Mac members Peter Green, Danny Kirwan, Jeremy Spencer, Mick Fleetwood, and John McVie, the major Chicago blues musicians featured at the session, including Willie Dixon, Otis Spann, and Buddy Guy, are shown in high-quality images, created directly from the author's original negatives. Forewords by both producers present at the session, Mike Vernon MBE, and Marshall Chess, provide the setting for the music created that day. Also featured throughout the book are recollections by many of Fleetwood Mac's contemporaries, such as Kim Simmonds, Aynsley Dunbar, and Martin Barre, as well as a new interview with Buddy Guy. The resulting volume is sure to be a must-have that belongs on every fan's and collector's bookshelf.


Bind: hardback


Pages: 176


Dimensions: 215 x 279 mm


Publication Date: 28-11-2022


Tags: November 2022   History   Music
$89.99
The Artists Mind : The Creative Lives and Mental Health of Famous Artists

ISBN: 9780764363849

Author: Kathryn Vercillo    Publisher: Schiffer Books

The Healing Power of Art. Why is there a misconception that artists are a little bit "crazy"? Does having an artistic temperament mean that creative people oper...


The Healing Power of Art. Why is there a misconception that artists are a little bit "crazy"? Does having an artistic temperament mean that creative people operate in a mental state different from the "norm"? And why is art often used as therapy for mental illnesses? Anyone who enjoys looking at art, or who finds comfort in art making while living in our high-tech, high-stress era, will be intrigued by this look at historical and contemporary artists whose work reflects the mental-wellness issues that each one has lived with. Through biographies of individual artists, readers will explore existing research and theories about the relationship between mental health and creativity. The artists' lives prompt topics like why substance abuse is found at high rates among artists, how we can learn about the mental health of artists who were diagnosed with now-obsolete terms like "melancholia", and in cases where a formal diagnosis was lacking, how artists are posthumously "diagnosed" by modern-day professionals. The artists discussed reflect a wide range of mental health topics, including anxiety and depression, schizophrenia, bipolar conditions, body dysmorphia, disordered eating, and PTSD, among others.


Bind: hardback


Pages: 272


Dimensions: 152 x 228 mm


Publication Date: 28-04-2023


$45.99
The Transparent Oracle

ISBN: 9780764363818

Author: Emily Carding    Publisher: Schiffer Books

North, south, east, west, above, below, and within ... no matter where in the world we may be, we are all the center of our universe as we perceive it. And it i...


North, south, east, west, above, below, and within ... no matter where in the world we may be, we are all the center of our universe as we perceive it. And it is the elemental forces of these seven directions that combine for your use when divining, meditating, and storytelling with this revised edition of The Transparent Oracle. The 77-card circular deck includes seven new archetype cards to add extra clarity to readings about relationships with the people around us, as well as aspects of our personality. When layered, these see-through cards create a mandala-like image, showing the influences that are affecting us, helping us make sense of the seeming chaos of life. The guidebook is a collection of hints and starting points to get you on your way with keywords and card meanings and includes three spreads by author and esoteric researcher David Rankine. The rotating aspect of the cards opens up your readings to even more possibilities, providing advice, support, and inspiration when needed.


Pages: 176


Dimensions: 147 x 188 mm


Publication Date: 28-08-2022


$85.00
If The Shoe Fits

ISBN: 9780764358821

Author: Deborah Guarino    Publisher: Schiffer Books

Ever wonder what might have happened if a certain glass slipper had been placed on the wrong maiden's foot . . . and fit?! In this comic twist on a classic fair...


Ever wonder what might have happened if a certain glass slipper had been placed on the wrong maiden's foot . . . and fit?! In this comic twist on a classic fairy tale, Murray, a humble shoemaker, creates a pair of glass slippers to a frantic fairy godmother when her wand runs out of power, setting off a rollicking chain of events that may force him to disappoint a prince, risk the fairy's wrath, and sacrifice the secret love of his life. Deborah Guarino, author of the bestselling Is Your Mama a Llama?, has created a magical story that will delight readers of all ages. Vivid illustrations bring the characters brilliantly to life in this tale of true love, royal mayhem, and big feet.


Bind: paperback


Pages: 32


Dimensions: 280 x 217 mm


Publication Date: 28-11-2019


$22.00
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