artists

A biography in comic format of Leonardo da Vinci, discussing his life and achievements.

Noah is an artist. Ever since he learned to draw, people have been impressed by his remarkable skills. When there's an art contest at The Club, Noah is certain that he'll win the big prize, until he sees Milo's painting. Noah is scared. Everyone expects Noah to win the contest. If he loses, he believes he'll lose the one skill he's most proud of. Noah is determined to beat Milo, but at what cost? Is winning worth compromising his values?.

"How did Leonardo, a painter of very few works who died in obscurity in France, become the internationally renowned icon he is today? This book unravels this mystery by diving into the art, literature, science, and politics of Europe from the Renaissance through today. Gives context to both Leonardo and his accomplishments; explores why Leonardo's fame vastly overshadowed that of his contemporaries and disciples; and ultimately reveals why despite finishing very few works, his celebrity has survived, even thrived, through five centuries of history"--OCLC.

A brief biography of artist Yoko Ono.

Antonino became an artist to express his impossible dreams but he cannot capture the one he calls "Friend" until he meets a blind girl.

"Presents a revisionist assessment of the movement that shattered the boundaries of conventional femininity through the lives of six figures that exemplified it, including Lady Diana Cooper, Nancy Cunard, Tallulah Bankhead, Zelda Fitzgerald, Josephine Baker and Tamara de Lempicka"--OCLC.

"Naruhiko Tohno has finally hit it big with Wakkamon, his new manga series about life in a small island village. But thanks to tight deadlines and a no-nonsense editor, it's been a long road to success. As Naruhiko answers interview questions, he recalls the stressful days before he made his debut...and it's not going to get any easier from here on out! The story of an ordinary manga creator's ordinary life comes to a close in this final volume!"--Back cover.

"After ten years of trying to hit it big in the manga world, Naruhiko's latest series is taking off! Still, he can't help but wonder if he really deserves the success. So when the time comes for him to leave the island for a book signing in Tokyo, he can't help but worry! At long last, he gets to meet some of the fans who have supported him for years... Surely he won't slip up along the way?"--Back cover.

"Thirty-two-year-old Tohno Naruhiko has been scraping by as a manga creator for ten years, and when his latest series gets canceled, he finds himself at a crossroads. Naruhiko's always had his sights set on fantasy, but this time around, his editor's got another idea--a slice-of-life story set in a remote village not unlike the one where he was born and raised. Could a return to his roots be exactly the change of pace our reclusive manga creator needs?"--Back cover.

A brief biography of iconic American artist Andy Warhol.