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An illustrated review of the career of English artist David Hockney, with essays that examine various aspects of his artistic practice, and a selection of color plates encompassing the period from 1960 to 1993.

Hockney, who has produced work in almost every media, discusses his humanistic artistic vision and its roots in his personal experiences.

Reproductions and text present a critical commentary on the artist and his working methods.

Examines the life and work of twentieth-century Russian artist Marc Chagall, and includes reproductions of his paintings and sculptures, as well as a selection of documents related to his career.

Comic artist Bryan Hitch shares his art techniques with examples of his Marvel illustrations, provides step-by-step development sequences, comments on his work from the "Ultimates," and offers practical tips on panel composition, storytelling, and other related topics.

Presents the author's meditations on twenty paintings by artist Rod Brown, designed to encourage reflection on the hardships faced by African-American slaves until their emancipation.

Portrait of the children's author/illustrator, includes over sixty full-color illustrations from his books, examples of his student artwork, autobiographical information and photographs, and essays on his life and art by friends, critics, and colleagues.