Author: Michael Guncheon
Publisher: Lark Books
Keywords: iii, eos, mark, 1ds, canon, lantern, guides, magic
Number of Pages: 240
Published: 2008-03-04
List price: $19.95
ISBN-10: 1600592058
ISBN-13: 9781600592058

Photographers will happily welcome Canon’s two new professional-level cameras the EOS 1D Mark III and EOS 1Ds Mark III. They both offer numerous cutting-edge features to delight skilled shutterbugs. The 1D Mark III has a new 10.1 megapixel CMOS sensor (APS-H size) with Canon’s EOS Integrated Cleaning System; a 3.0-inch LCD monitor with Live View technology and a redesigned 100% viewfinder; and a new 45-point AF system. It can shoot up to 10 frames per second continuously with a maximum burst of 110 shots. The 1Ds Mark III has all those elements plus a 21.1-megapixel full-frame Canon CMOS s

Author: Lark
Publisher: Lark Books
Keywords: form, series, timeless, interpretations, books, inspiring, handmade
Number of Pages: 420
Published: 2008-07-01
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 1579908772
ISBN-13: 9781579908775

Interest in bookbinding and the related arts has exploded in the past decade, inspiring artists to explore the unlimited possibilities of the form—and delighting collectors, crafters, and gallery owners. Lark’s Cover to Cover has been a bestseller for more than ten years, and this new and provocative on-the-page gallery, richly illustrated with hundreds of breathtaking photographs, will appeal to that same large and discerning audience. They’ll appreciate the artistry of a finely tooled leather cover, embellished with traditional gold-leaf lettering; the intricacy of an exotic Ethiopian

Author: Michael Freeman
Publisher: Lark Books
Keywords: photography, lark, book, digital, lowlight, guide, night, amp, complete
Number of Pages: 224
Published: 2008-07-01
List price: $29.95
ISBN-10: 1600592066
ISBN-13: 9781600592065

Aimed at serious photographers, this lavishly illustrated guide takes a close look at every detail of lowlight photography. Michael Freeman (The Complete Guide to Digital Photography, Mastering Digital Black & White Photography) offers in-depth analysis of the many techniques photographers must master for night and lowlight shooting. Point by point, he discusses how to keep the camera steady, what lenses and camera settings to use, and how to best apply flash, bracketing, image-stabilizing, vibration reduction, and noise reduction. He also outlines common lowlight situations, from stormy w

Author: Elizabeth Searle
Publisher: Lark Books
Keywords: flowers, fabric, wear, fun
Number of Pages: 96
Published: 2006-03-28
List price: $14.95
ISBN-10: 1579907695
ISBN-13: 9781579907693

Fashionable fabric flowers seem to be blooming everywhere these days, creating stylish accents on bags, belts, hats, jackets...any item of clothing imaginable. They’re easy to cultivate, with this hip little guide on making a bouquet of eye-catching versions in any colour and fabric. Most don’t even require machine stitching; just a little folding, gathering, and hand sewing, all explained in a handy introductory section. The projects range from refined to funky, and include a blossom in luxurious burgundy silk; loopy flowers with bias-covered cording and centers made of coiled zip

Authors:Vickie Howell, Adrienne Armstrong,
Publisher: Lark Books
Keywords: eco, conscious, stitcher, projects, crochet, knit, amp, awareknits
Number of Pages: 128
Published: 2009-10-06
List price: $22.95
ISBN-10: 1600594697
ISBN-13: 9781600594694

The fiber world is all abuzz about sustainable yarns and alternative materials, and AwareKnits jumps on this trend with a socially conscious approach to knitting and crochet. Knitting superstar Vicikie Howell and activist-knitter Adrienne Armstrong present a groundbreaking volume that’s part pattern book and part crafty call to action. They offer 31 stylish projects that use a variety of “green” yarns, including ones from soy, corn, and hemp. 

Authors:Carol Wilcox Wells, Ray Hemachandra,
Publisher: Lark Books
Keywords: leading, artists, works, major, masters, beadweaving
Number of Pages: 300
Published: 2008-10-07
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 160059039X
ISBN-13: 9781600590399

Versatility, innovation, inspiration—that’s what The Masters series offers crafters, with an engaging and up-to-date survey of the finest contemporary work by approximately 40 leading artists in specific media. Beadweaving takes the spotlight here, and readers will find the showcased pieces eye-opening in their originality. Each highlighted master takes center stage in an informative eight-page feature that includes nearly a dozen gorgeous, high-quality photos and a short essay by the curator placing the impressive work and its creator in context. These outstandingly talented and imaginativ

Author: Chantal L. Saunders
Publisher: Lark Books
Keywords: designs, dazzling, chains, silver, creative
Number of Pages: 112
Published: 2009-10-06
List price: $17.95
ISBN-10: 1600595448
ISBN-13: 9781600595448

Silver chains are the backbone of any jewelry collection and these distinctive designs have special handmade touches that machine-made jewelry just can’t match. The best part is that anyone can craft them, thanks to this extensively illustrated introduction that explains all the basics, from link formation to soldering and polishing. Try one or all of the 20 exquisite projects like the Geometric Chain, comprised of varied wire forms that rest in the crooks of their neighboring links, or the Spine design, which utilizes flattened wire and unique pivoting joinery. A gallery of contemporary cha