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Titles appearing in Art Book News Annual — February 2008
Arrangement is by title.

Decorative arts.

Miller, Judith.
DK Publishing, Inc., ©2006    440 p.    $50.00    NK1175
0-7566-2349-9

Miller, who has published numerous books on antiques and decorative arts, surveys the worldwide history of decorative pieces chronologically, from ancient beginnings in the Alhambra and other sites, through neoclassicism, the arts and crafts and art nouveau movements, modernism, and postmodern and contemporary design. For each era, trends in furniture, ceramics, glass, metalware, clocks, and textiles are discussed; along with major designers, workshops, and movements of that particular time. Abundant color images on every page feature remarkably preserved illustrations of the diverse history of interior decoration. Oversize: 10.25x12 inches. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Digital photography; an introduction, 2d ed.

Ang, Tom.
DK Publishing, Inc., ©2006    223 p.    $15.00    TR267
978-0-7566-2601-3

In this update of the 2002 edition titled Digital Photographer's Handbook, a leading digital photographer argues that digital photography builds on, rather than makes obsolete, conventional photo techniques. Ang includes tips on buying equipment, trouble- shooting and quick fixes, a note on how digital equipment makes photography more accessible to people with some disabilities, glossary, and Web resources. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

How to photograph absolutely everything.

Ang, Tom.
DK Publishing, Inc., ©2007    384 p.    $40.00    TR267
978-0-7566-2644-0

Ang presents a guide to photography that contains brief step-by-step instructions and tips on how to take pictures of anything, including people, landscapes and nature, animals, architecture, and events. He also discusses elements of photography in the introductory chapter (including how to choose a camera), and artistic expression and using photography for things such as scrapbooking, promoting a business, or selling items, as well as unique types like infrared imaging. Many color photos are shown, illustrating different techniques and versions of the same photo. Ang, the host of BBC TV's A Digital Picture of Britain, has worked as a technical and picture editor on many magazines. He formerly lectured in photographic practice at the U. of Westminster, London, UK. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)