A Diderot Pictorial Encyclopedia of Trades and Industry--485 Plates Selected from 'L'Encyclopedie of Denis Diderot, Volume 2 of 2

This is Volume Two of the Diderot Pictorial Encyclopedia of Trades and Industry. The detail of this man's work is beyond description. Each page bears an illustration of a different industry or trade and the people at work at it. It is edited, with an introduction and notes by Charles C. Gillispie and this edition was published by Dover Publications in 1987. Very thick and large book worthy of hours of study. $13.49. Stock number 93855.

Guide to Japanese Art
	Can't get enough of Japanese Art? Try this guide by Shigetaka Kaneko and published by Charles E. Tuttle in 1963. Not only does it have gorgeous black and white photos, but also full-color reproductions of some great pieces. This book also contains fold-out maps of different regions featured in it. Very nice woven cloth binding. $9.99. Stock number 1844.

The Western Paintings of John Clymer
	Or maybe you're a big fan of the Indian and Pioneer art of the Western U.S. If so, you must see this book by artist John Clymer. Evocative paintings of wildlife, native Americans, pioneers, trappers, and landscapes of the early west. These prints are frame-worthy! Softback, only $9.99. Stock number 1916.

Mrs. Jack--A Biography of Isabella Stewart Gardner

"Mrs. Jack", aka Isabella Stewart Gardner, was an amazing character from early New England history. I have been to her museum and it defies description! Written by Louise Hall Tharp, it captures the joie de vive of this vibrant woman who made a name for herself. A must read! But in addition to reading, a must see for the full-color photographs of countless works of art she collected through the years from her world travels. $9.99. Stock number 95256.

Gutenberg and the Master of the Playing Cards

Wow! This is a fascinating book in excellent condition and inscribed by the author, Hellmut Lehmann-Haupt. "Gutenberg and the Master of the Playing Cards" tells us the story of Johannes Gutenberg, the European inventor of printing with movable metal type. Aside from the very informative writing, there are beautiful illustrations in both black and white and full-color. This book is hardbound with a sturdy clear plastic cover and was published by Yale University Press. $34.99 and worth every penny. Stock number 96083.

The Art of Hercules: The Chaos of Creation (Disney)
	This oversized book is incredibly illustrated and is the story of the art of Disney's Hercules. $49.99. #97157. Make sense of chaos