A teenage girl without money or connections leaves her small town in search of a better life in Dreiser's revolutionary first novel. The chronicle of Carrie Meeber's rise from obscurity to fame — and the effects of her progress on the men who use her and are used in turn — aroused much controversy upon its debut in 1900.

Transparently based on the lives of Fitzgerald and his beautiful wife, Zelda, this novel traces the meteoric rise and fall of glittering young socialites Anthony and Gloria Patch. Building their marriage on the shaky foundation of an expected inheritance, they devote their youth and happiness on hedonistic pursuits that plunge them into moral and financial bankruptcy.

This childhood classic relates a small-town boy's pranks and escapades with timeless humor and wisdom. In addition to his everyday stunts (searching for buried treasure, trying to impress the adored Becky Thatcher), Tom experiences a dramatic turn of events when he witnesses a murder, runs away, and returns to attend his own funeral and testify in court.

Vanity Fair 100 Years showcases a century of personality and power, art and commerce, crisis and culture--both highbrow and low. In the sumptuous 384-page coffee table book, the editors of Vanity Fair have created the definitive history of the most talked-about magazine of our day. From its Invaluable source of information for art historians, craftspeople, dealers, collectors, and preservationists includes hundreds of finely detailed illustrations of garden seats, candelabras, moldings, gates, balcony grilles, vases, crosses, funerary ornaments and monuments, finials, doorknobs and many other ornamental features. A rich source of inspiration and royalty-free graphics, as well, for commercial artists and designers.

Thirty-seven renderings by Ed Sibbett, Jr., of Alphonse Mucha's spectacularly sensuous designs. Art Nouveau nymphs and goddesses, highly designed borders, stars, exotic ornaments. Printed in brown ink to capture lines of originals. 4 plates in color on covers.

«Six well-plotted and suspenseful tales by the noted British critic, author and debunker extraordinaire feature the «little cleric from Essex» in The Blue Cross, The Sins of Prince Saradine, The Sign of the Broken Sword, The Man in the Passage, The Perishing of the Pendragons and The Salad of Colonel Cray.»

Featuring an international rogues' gallery of authors, this spine-tingling anthology celebrates one of the most popular and enduring literary traditions. Fourteen timeless tales of terror include chilling classics from Bram Stoker, Edgar Allan Poe, H. P. Lovecraft, Arthur Machen, Ambrose Bierce, Izumi Kyoka, Algernon Blackwood, and more.

Renaissance can be found in the elaborate ceiling paintings and designs that graced palaces and churches throughout Europe. This unique treasury reproduces in full colour some of the finest examples of such art from two rare 19th century French and German portfolios. Whether used in their entirety or for individual motifs and ornaments, these wonderful designs will add beauty and sophistication to any art or craft project.

In a rich retrospective of ecclesiastical architecture through the Middle Ages, the Gothic style shines through in 158 expert illustrations. Details of church windows, moldings, doorways, piers and arches, roofs, porches, panels, hinges, and more reveal the intricate geometry of classic Gothic design. Collected from rare 19th-century sources.

You'll turn to this collection of wonderfully detailed, ready-to-use spot illustrations again and again: animals, insects, birds, furniture, tools, hardware, recreational scenes, ornamental borders and devices, fruit, flora, and much more. The black-and-white illustrations — filled with quaint, old-fashioned flavor — will add nostalgic flourishes to an array of projects!

Handpicked from rare 19th and early-20th-century periodicals such as Harper's Magazine and The Studio, this comprehensive collection of beautifully rendered spot illustrations embraces many styles and subjects: flowers, fruits, animals, transportation, sports, architectural ornamentation, and much more. Discover moods and themes sure to enhance any design endeavor.

This rich archive features 240 authentic images from the heyday of Art Deco. Carefully chosen from European periodicals of the early 20th century, these full-color designs offer an abundant selection of outstanding pictures and patterns. Square, rectangular, and circular graphics include abstracts, animals, plants, people, boats, buildings, and much more.

Strikingly beautiful black-and-white illustrations of plants, flowers, symbols, animals, water and wave forms, geometrics, and other designs reflect the spare, sophisticated style of traditional Japanese graphic arts. These 285 delicate motifs — taken from authentic ceramics, lacquer work, and other objects d'art — will add an exotic elegance to any project.

Bursting with superior botanical illustrations, this gorgeous collection features more than 200 blossoms and bouquets, hand-picked from the rarest sources. Glorious full-color images — carefully selected and meticulously reproduced from hard-to-find publications — provide a rich resource that spans many periods and styles.

Focusing mainly on England, these illuminated engravings range from the 9th to the 15th century. Bursting with colour and detail, the 48 plates include Norman knights and archers, Richard the First, numerous earls, war horses, and weaponry. This is a Dover original selection from A Critical Inquiry into Antient Armour, Vols. 1-3, Henry G. Bohn, London, 1842.

From the pages of rare books come these 281 black-and-white illustrations of armor, weapons, and the men who lived and died with them. A sweeping range of extraordinary, authentic images includes swords, helmets, coats of mail, daggers, shields, battle-axes, warships, intricate battle scenes, and more, all loaded with historic interest.

This novel brought its 24-year-old author critical and public acclaim nearly overnight. Written in the form of letters, it recounts a blossoming romance amid St. Petersburg's slums between a middle-aged writer and a much younger seamstress. Compact and easy to read, it represents an excellent introduction to Dostoyevsky's work.

Selected from a rare Victorian sourcebook, here are 286 lavish illustrations for graphic artists and crafters: wallpaper patterns, columns and pilasters, curtain arms and window blinds, doorknockers, bell pulls, and much more. A virtual paradise of patterns and motifs, each crisp illustration is royalty-free and ready-to-use.

Van Gogh's famous sunflowers, Monet's beloved waterlilies, and scenes by Renoir and Manet of sun-dappled leisure — all appear in this collection of the best and most popular Impressionist paintings. Additional contributors include Degas, Toulouse-Lautrec, Gauguin, Pissarro, Cassatt, Seurat, and many others. Great for art, craft, and educational projects.

Chinese characters are recognized throughout the Far East; however, many of the spoken languages vary. This remarkable guide makes a difficult language accessible by explaining the characters' meanings and formation. It focuses on the universality of the symbols, combining illustrations and notes to show the philosophy and art behind the written characters.