Tina Skinner
Autor von Fashionable Clothing from the Sears Catalogs: Early 1940s (Schiffer Book for Collectors)
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Tina Skinner is a professional editor and writer who specializes in home design.
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Fashionable Clothing from the Sears Catalogs: Early 1940s (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (2007) 19 Exemplare
Fashionable Clothing from the Sears Catalogs: Mid 1970s (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (1999) 15 Exemplare
Fire Outdoors: Fireplaces, Fire Pits, Wood Fired Ovens & Cook Centers (Schiffer Book) (2006) 15 Exemplare
Fashionable Clothing from the Sears Catalogs: Early 1960s (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (2001) 14 Exemplare
Fashionable Clothing from the Sears Catalogs: Late 1970s (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (1998) 13 Exemplare
Fashionable Clothing from the Sears Catalogs: Late 1940s (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (2007) 10 Exemplare
Fashionable Clothing from the Sears Catalogs: Early 1980s (A Schiffer Book for Collectors & Designers) (1999) 9 Exemplare
Fashionable Clothing from the Sears Catalogs: Early 1930s (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (2007) 9 Exemplare
Fashionable Clothing from the Sears Catalogs: Mid 1950s (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (2002) 9 Exemplare
Harrison Fisher: Defining the American Beauty : With Price Guide (Schiffer Book for Collectors and Designers.) (1999) 8 Exemplare
Fashionable Clothing from the Sears Catalogs: Mid 1940s (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (2003) 8 Exemplare
Decorating with Concrete: Indoors: Fireplaces, Floors, Countertops, & More (Schiffer Book) (2005) 5 Exemplare
Art Nouveau Era Decorative Graphics: Ornamental Figures, Flowers, Emblems, Landscapes, and Animals (2004) 5 Exemplare
Dots: A Pictorial Essay on Pointed, Printed Patterns (Schiffer Book for Collectors and Designers.) (1998) 5 Exemplare
Decorating With Concrete Outdoors: Driveways, Paths & Patios, Pool Decks & More (Schiffer Book) (2005) 3 Exemplare
All Decked Out.Redwood Decks: Ideas and Plans for Contemporary Outdoor Living (Schiffer Design Books) (1998) 2 Exemplare
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Hollywood Homes: Postcard Views of Early Stars' Estates (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (2005) — Herausgeber — 10 Exemplare
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Fashionable Clothing from the Sears Catalogs… von Tina Skinner
I was a mere lass in the mid and late 1970s, but I remember a lot of these fashions from what my grandmother, my mother and the original Charlie's Angels used to wear. I wanted to dress like them so badly and couldn't wait until I grew up. While looking at this book, I think that I still want to dress like this. lol.
The author of a number of adult books about architecture and interior design, Tina Skinner turns her hand to picture-books in Christopher Wren: The Avian Architect, a rhyming tale in which the eponymous bird hero builds a series of homes, experimenting with different architectural styles. Eventually he also experiments with interior design, and raise his chicks to study these subjects as well...
Although not particularly drawn in by the cover art - to be honest, I found it flat and unappealing - I gave this one a try as part of a project at work, curious to see what author Tina Skinner and illustrator Lou Lou (a pseudonym for Lou Marshall) would do with their story. Unfortunately, I found the text quite poor - the rhymes were forced and awkward, the rhythm completely off, and the story itself uninteresting - and the interior artwork no more appealing than the cover illustration. Here's a sample, from midway through the story: "His first project was a log cabin, / Each log carefully dovetail jointed. / He used clay to chink the gaps within, / and as an architect he was anointed." The rest is just as dreadful. I applaud the intention of creating a story to teach young children the basics of architecture, and appreciated the inclusion of a list of terms at the rear of the book, but that was pretty much all I liked about Christopher Wren. Not recommended.… (mehr)
Although not particularly drawn in by the cover art - to be honest, I found it flat and unappealing - I gave this one a try as part of a project at work, curious to see what author Tina Skinner and illustrator Lou Lou (a pseudonym for Lou Marshall) would do with their story. Unfortunately, I found the text quite poor - the rhymes were forced and awkward, the rhythm completely off, and the story itself uninteresting - and the interior artwork no more appealing than the cover illustration. Here's a sample, from midway through the story: "His first project was a log cabin, / Each log carefully dovetail jointed. / He used clay to chink the gaps within, / and as an architect he was anointed." The rest is just as dreadful. I applaud the intention of creating a story to teach young children the basics of architecture, and appreciated the inclusion of a list of terms at the rear of the book, but that was pretty much all I liked about Christopher Wren. Not recommended.… (mehr)
My fascination with Geisha enhanced with this gorgeous book illustrating the enigmatic and exquisite world of Geisha, principally in Meiji era when they were a vital part of Japanese society. The skillful and ultra-feminine stride of these alluring women is depicted amid beautifully crafted pictures in a rich layout clarifying every myth and misconceptions associated with them. I am simply enamored by these exotic creatures.
Some very beautiful hand work is featured. The quality of this Schiffer published book is superior to most of the other books in this sub-genre. I see that some of Whitsitt's photos are now popular on Pinterest. Both Skinner and Whitsitt have spent their professional lives documenting the high-end domestic architecture that most people, including themselves, cannot afford. So this book was a labor of love for both of them. And it shows.
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