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  Femme au Fichu, La

  Femme au Sourire,

  Femme qui pleure, La

  Fillette sur la Boule, La

  Fruit and Glass

  Girl with Bare Feet

  Harlequin and Matches

  Head of a Man

  Head of a Woman

  Homme au livre, L’

  In the Café

  Jeune Garçon au Cheval

  Kahnweiler, Portrait of Henry

  Landscapes

  Lines and Stars

  Little Girl with Basket of Flowers

  “Ma jolie”

  Madame Picasso, Portraits of

  “Mercure,” Setting for

  Mother and Child

  Nudes

  Pauvres, Les

  Pauvres au bord de la Mer, Les

  PortraitsTitlepage,

  Source, La

  Stein, Portrait of Gertrude

  Still-lifes

  Surrealist Drawing

  Torso

  Village near Tarragona

  White Horse in the Ring, The

  Woman at a Bar,

  Woman with Guitar

  Woman with Long Hair

  Sculpture

  Surrealism

  Woodcuts

  Picasso, Madame

  Pointilism

  Raphael

  Raspail, boulevard

  Ravignan, rue

  Real objects in pictures

  Renaissance furniture

  Ripolin paints

  Rome

  Ruiz

  Russian Ballet, the

  Russians

  Sagot

  Salmon, André

  Salon, The

  Sancho Pansa

  Sanscrit letters

  Saracen art

  Satie, Erik

  Schoelcher, rue

  Seurat, Georges

  Shakespeare

  Soirees de Paris

  Sorgues

  Spain

  Spaniards

  Spanish character, the

  Stchoukine

  Stein, Gertrude

  Surréalists

  Toklas, Alice B.

  Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de

  Van Gogh, Vincent

  War, The Great

  War, The Spanish

  Wilde, Oscar

  A CATALOG OF SELECTED DOVER BOOKS IN ALL FIELDS OF INTEREST

  A CATALOG OF SELECTED DOVER

  BOOKS IN ALL FIELDS OF INTEREST

  100 BEST-LOVED POEMS, Edited by Philip Smith. “The Passionate Shepherd to His Love,” “Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?” “Death, be not proud,” “The Raven,” “The Road Not Taken,” plus works by Blake, Wordsworth, Byron, Shelley, Keats, many others. 96pp. × 8¼.

  0-486-28553-7

  100 SMALL HOUSES OF THE THIRTIES, Brown-Blodgett Company. Exterior photographs and floor plans for 100 charming structures. Illustrations of models accompanied by descriptions of interiors, color schemes, closet space, and other amenities. 200 illustrations. 112pp. 8 × 11.

  0-486-44131-8

  1000 TURN-OF-THE-CENTURY HOUSES: With Illustrations and Floor Plans, Herbert C. Chivers. Reproduced from a rare edition, this showcase of homes ranges from cottages and bungalows to sprawling mansions. Each house is meticulously illustrated and accompanied by complete floor plans. 256pp. 9 × 12¼.

  0-486-455963

  101 GREAT AMERICAN POEMS, Edited by The American Poetry & Literacy Project. Rich treasury of verse from the 19th and 20th centuries includes works by Edgar Allan Poe, Robert Frost, Walt Whitman, Langston Hughes, Emily Dickinson, T. S. Eliot, other notables. 96pp. × 8¼.

  0-486-40158-8

  101 GREAT SAMURAI PRINTS, Utagawa Kuniyoshi. Kuniyoshi was a master of the warrior woodblock print — and these 18th-century illustrations represent the pinnacle of his craft. Full-color portraits of renowned Japanese samurais pulse with movement, passion, and remarkably fine detail. 112pp. 8 11.

  0-486-46523-3

  ABC OF BALLET, Janet Grosser. Clearly worded, abundantly illustrated little guide defines basic ballet-related terms: arabesque, battement, pas de chat, relevé, sissonne, many others. Pronunciation guide included. Excellent primer. 48pp. × 5¾.

  0-486-40871-X

  ACCESSORIES OF DRESS: An Illustrated Encyclopedia, Katherine Lester and Bess Viola Oerke. Illustrations of hats, veils, wigs, cravats, shawls, shoes, gloves, and other accessories enhance an engaging commentary that reveals the humor and charm of the many-sided story of accessorized apparel. 644 figures and 59 plates. 608pp. 6 × 9¼.

  0-486-43378-1

  ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN, Mark Twain. Join Huck and Jim as their boyhood adventures along the Mississippi River lead them into a world of excitement, danger, and self-discovery. Humorous narrative, lyrical descriptions of the Mississippi valley, and memorable characters. 224pp. × 8¼.

  0-486-28061-6

  ALICE STARMORE’S BOOK OF FAIR ISLE KNITTING, Alice Starmore. A noted designer from the region of Scotland’s Fair Isle explores the history and techniques of this distinctive, stranded-color knitting style and provides copious illustrated instructions for 14 original knitwear designs. 208pp. 8 × 10.

  0-486-47218-3

  ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND, Lewis Carroll. Beloved classic about a little girl lost in a topsy-turvy land and her encounters with the White Rabbit, March Hare, Mad Hatter, Cheshire Cat, and other delightfully improbable characters. 42 illustrations by Sir John Tenniel. 96pp. × 8¼.

  0-486-27543-4

  AMERICA’S LIGHTHOUSES: An Illustrated History, Francis Ross Holland. Profusely illustrated fact-filled survey of American lighthouses since 1716. Over 200 stations — East, Gulf, and West coasts, Great Lakes, Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and the Mississippi and St. Lawrence Rivers. 240pp. 8 × 10¾.

  0-486-25576-X

  AN ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE VIOLIN, Alberto Bachmann. Translated by Frederick H. Martens. Introduction by Eugene Ysaye. First published in 1925, this renowned reference remains unsurpassed as a source of essential information, from construction and evolution to repertoire and technique. Includes a glossary and 73 illustrations. 496pp. 6 × 9¼.

  0-486-46618-3

  ANIMALS: 1,419 Copyright-Free Illustrations of Mammals, Birds, Fish, Insects, etc., Selected by Jim Harter. Selected for its visual impact and ease of use, this outstanding collection of wood engravings presents over 1,000 species of animals in extremely lifelike poses. Includes mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, insects, and other invertebrates. 284pp. 9 × 12.

  0-486-23766-4

  THE ANNALS, Tacitus. Translated by Alfred John Church and William Jackson Brodribb. This vital chronicle of Imperial Rome, written by the era’s great historian, spans A.D. 14-68 and paints incisive psychological portraits of major figures, from Tiberius to Nero. 416pp. × 8¼.

  0-486-45236-0

  ANTIGONE, Sophocles. Filled with passionate speeches and sensitive probing of moral and philosophical issues, this powerful and often-performed Greek drama reveals the grim fate that befalls the children of Oedipus. Footnotes. 64pp. × 8¼.

  0-486-27804-2

  ART DECO DECORATIVE PATTERNS IN FULL COLOR, Christian Stoll. Reprinted from a rare 1910 portfolio, 160 sensuous and exotic images depict a breathtaking array of florals, geometrics, and abstracts — all elegant in their stark simplicity. 64pp. 8 × 11.

  0-486-44862-2

  THE ARTHUR RACKHAM TREASURY: 86 Full-Color Illustrations, Arthur Rackham. Selected and Edited by Jeff A. Menges. A stunning treasury of 86 full-page plates span the famed English artist’s career, from Rip Van Winkle (1905) to masterworks such as Undine, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Wind in the Willows (1939). 96pp. 8 × 11.

  0-486-44685-9

  THE AUTHENTIC GILBERT & SULLIVAN SONGBOOK, W. S. Gilbert and A. S. Sullivan. The most comprehensive collection available, this songbook includes selections from every one of Gilbert and Sullivan’s light operas. Ninety-two numbers are presented uncut and unedited, and in
their original keys. 410pp. 9 x 12.

  0-486-23482-7

  THE AWAKENING, Kate Chopin. First published in 1899, this controversial novel of a New Orleans wife’s search for love outside a stifling marriage shocked readers. Today, it remains a first-rate narrative with superb characterization. New introductory Note. 128pp. × 8¼.

  0-486-27786-0

  BASIC DRAWING, Louis Priscilla. Beginning with perspective, this commonsense manual progresses to the figure in movement, light and shade, anatomy, drapery, composition, trees and landscape, and outdoor sketching. Black-and-white illustrations throughout. 128pp. 8 × 11.

  0-486-45815-6

  THE BATTLES THAT CHANGED HISTORY, Fletcher Pratt. Historian profiles 16 crucial conflicts, ancient to modern, that changed the course of Western civilization. Gripping accounts of battles led by Alexander the Great, Joan of Arc, Ulysses S. Grant, other commanders. 27 maps. 352pp. 5 × 8½.

  0-486-41129-X

  BEETHOVEN’S LETTERS, Ludwig van Beethoven. Edited by Dr. A. C. Kalischer. Features 457 letters to fellow musicians, friends, greats, patrons, and literary men. Reveals musical thoughts, quirks of personality, insights, and daily events. Includes 15 plates. 410pp. 5 × 8½.

  0-486-22769-3

  BERNICE BOBS HER HAIR AND OTHER STORIES, F. Scott Fitzgerald. This brilliant anthology includes 6 of Fitzgerald’s most popular stories: “The Diamond as Big as the Ritz,” the title tale, “The Offshore Pirate,” “The Ice Palace,” “The Jelly Bean,” and “May Day.” 176pp. 5 × 8½.

  0-486-47049-0

  BESLER’S BOOK OF FLOWERS AND PLANTS: 73 Full-Color Plates from Hortus Eystettensis, 1613, Basilius Besler. Here is a selection of magnificent plates from the Hortus Eystettensis, which vividly illustrated and identified the plants, flowers, and trees that thrived in the legendary German garden at Eichstätt. 80pp. 8 × 11.

  0-486-46005-3

  THE BOOK OF KELLS, Edited by Blanche Cirker. Painstakingly reproduced from a rare facsimile edition, this volume contains full-page decorations, portraits, illustrations, plus a sampling of textual leaves with exquisite calligraphy and ornamentation. 32 full-color illustrations. 32pp. 9 × 12¼.

  0-486-24345-1

  THE BOOK OF THE CROSSBOW: With an Additional Section on Catapults and Other Siege Engines, Ralph Payne-Gallwey. Fascinating study traces history and use of crossbow as military and sporting weapon, from Middle Ages to modern times. Also covers related weapons: balistas, catapults, Turkish bows, more. Over 240 illustrations. 400pp. 7¼ × 10

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  THE BUNGALOW BOOK: Floor Plans and Photos of 112 Houses, 1910, Henry L. Wilson. Here are 112 of the most popular and economic blueprints of the early 20th century — plus an illustration or photograph of each completed house. A wonderful time capsule that still offers a wealth of valuable insights. 160pp. 8 × 11.

  0-486-45104-6

  THE CALL OF THE WILD, Jack London. A classic novel of adventure, drawn from London’s own experiences as a Klondike adventurer, relating the story of a heroic dog caught in the brutal life of the Alaska Gold Rush. Note. 64pp. × 8¼.

  0-486-26472-6

  CANDIDE, Voltaire. Edited by Francois-Marie Arouet. One of the world’s great satires since its first publication in 1759. Witty, caustic skewering of romance, science, philosophy, religion, government — nearly all human ideals and institutions. 112pp. × 8¼.

  0-486-26689-3

  CELEBRATED IN THEIR TIME: Photographic Portraits from the George Grantham Bain Collection, Edited by Amy Pastan. With an Introduction by Michael Carlebach. Remarkable portrait gallery features 112 rare images of Albert Einstein, Charlie Chaplin, the Wright Brothers, Henry Ford, and other luminaries from the worlds of politics, art, entertainment, and industry. 128pp. 8 × 11.

  0-486-46754-6

  CHARIOTS FOR APOLLO: The NASA History of Manned Lunar Spacecraft to 1969, Courtney G. Brooks, James M. Grimwood, and Loyd S. Swenson, Jr. This illustrated history by a trio of experts is the definitive reference on the Apollo spacecraft and lunar modules. It traces the vehicles’ design, development, and operation in space. More than 100 photographs and illustrations. 576pp. 6¾ × 9¼.

  0-486-46756-2

  A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Charles Dickens. This engrossing tale relates Ebenezer Scrooge’s ghostly journeys through Christmases past, present, and future and his ultimate transformation from a harsh and grasping old miser to a charitable and compassionate human being. 80pp. × 8¼.

  0-486-26865-9

  COMMON SENSE, Thomas Paine. First published in January of 1776, this highly influential landmark document clearly and persuasively argued for American separation from Great Britain and paved the way for the Declaration of Independence. 64pp. × 8¼.

  0-486-29602-4

  THE COMPLETE SHORT STORIES OF OSCAR WILDE, Oscar Wilde. Complete texts of “The Happy Prince and Other Tales,” “A House of Pomegranates,” “Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime and Other Stories,” “Poems in Prose,” and “The Portrait of Mr. W. H.” 208pp. × 8¼.

  0-486-45216-6

  COMPLETE SONNETS, William Shakespeare. Over 150 exquisite poems deal with love, friendship, the tyranny of time, beauty’s evanescence, death, and other themes in language of remarkable power, precision, and beauty. Glossary of archaic terms. 80pp. × 8¼.

  0-486-26686-9

  THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO: Abridged Edition, Alexandre Dumas. Falsely accused of treason, Edmond Dantès is imprisoned in the bleak Chateau d’If. After a hair-raising escape, he launches an elaborate plot to extract a bitter revenge against those who betrayed him. 448pp. × 8¼.

  0-486-45643-9

  CRAFTSMAN BUNGALOWS: Designs from the Pacific Northwest, Yoho & Merritt. This reprint of a rare catalog, showcasing the charming simplicity and cozy style of Craftsman bungalows, is filled with photos of completed homes, plus floor plans and estimated costs. An indispensable resource for architects, historians, and illustrators. 112pp. 10 × 7.

  0-486-46875-5

  CRAFTSMAN BUNGALOWS: 59 Homes from “The Craftsman,” Edited by Gustav Stickley. Best and most attractive designs from Arts and Crafts Movement publication — 1903-1916 — includes sketches, photographs of homes, floor plans, descriptive text. 128pp. 8¼ × 11.

  0-486-25829-7

  CRIME AND PUNISHMENT, Fyodor Dostoyevsky. Translated by Constance Garnett. Supreme masterpiece tells the story of Raskolnikov, a student tormented by his own thoughts after he murders an old woman. Overwhelmed by guilt and terror, he confesses and goes to prison. 480pp. × 8¼.

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  THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE AND OTHER GREAT DOCUMENTS OF AMERICAN HISTORY: 1775-1865, Edited by John Grafton. Thirteen compelling and influential documents: Henry’s “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death,” Declaration of Independence, The Constitution, Washington’s First Inaugural Address, The Monroe Doctrine, The Emancipation Proclamation, Gettysburg Address, more. 64pp. × 8¼.

  0-486-41124-9

  THE DESERT AND THE SOWN: Travels in Palestine and Syria, Gertrude Bell. “The female Lawrence of Arabia,” Gertrude Bell wrote captivating, perceptive accounts of her travels in the Middle East. This intriguing narrative, accompanied by 160 photos, traces her 1905 sojourn in Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine. 368pp. 5 × 8½.

  0-486-46876-3

  A DOLL’S HOUSE, Henrik Ibsen. Ibsen’s best-known play displays his genius for realistic prose drama. An expression of women’s rights, the play climaxes when the central character, Nora, rejects a smothering marriage and life in “a doll’s house.” 80pp. × 8¼.

  0-486-27062-9

  DOOMED SHIPS: Great Ocean Liner Disasters, William H. Miller, Jr. Nearly 200 photographs, many from private collections, highlight tales of some of the vessels whose pleasure cruises ended in catastrophe: the Morro Castle, Normandie, Andrea Doria, Europa, and many others. 128pp. 8 × 11¾.

  0-486-45366-9

  THE DORÉ BIBLE ILLUSTRATIONS, Gustave Doré. Detailed plates from the Bible: the Creation scenes, Adam and Eve, horrifying visions of
the Flood, the battle sequences with their monumental crowds, depictions of the life of Jesus, 241 plates in all. 241pp. 9 × 12.

  0-486-23004-X

  DRAWING DRAPERY FROM HEAD TO TOE, Cliff Young. Expert guidance on how to draw shirts, pants, skirts, gloves, hats, and coats on the human figure, including folds in relation to the body, pull and crush, action folds, creases, more. Over 200 drawings. 48pp. 8¼ × 11.

  0-486-45591-2

  DUBLINERS, James Joyce. A fine and accessible introduction to the work of one of the 20th century’s most influential writers, this collection features 15 tales, including a masterpiece of the short-story genre, “The Dead.” 160pp. × 8¼.

  0-486-26870-5

  EASY-TO-MAKE POP-UPS, Joan Irvine. Illustrated by Barbara Reid. Dozens of wonderful ideas for three-dimensional paper fun — from holiday greeting cards with moving parts to a pop-up menagerie. Easy-to-follow, illustrated instructions for more than 30 projects. 299 black-and-white illustrations. 96pp. 8 × 11.