Robyn Neild Bücher

Eindringlich illustriert erzählt "Rufe aus der Vergangenheit" die Geschichte der Juristin und promovierten Historikerin Rebecca Hall. Selbst Enkelin von Versklavten begibt sie sich auf eine intensive Spurensuche und liest »jeden Fetzen jeder Geschichte über Versklavtenaufstände «, den sie finden kann. Ihre Recherchen in New York, London und Liverpool führen sie zu historischen Schriftstücken, zu alten Gerichtsakten und Korrespondenzen auf zerbröckelndem Papier und zu penibel geführten Logbüchern der Kapitäne von Versklavtenschiffen. Überall entdeckt Rebecca Frauen, die Widerstand gegen ihre Versklavung geleistet haben, wenn auch nur zwischen den Zeilen. Mithilfe einer guten Portion historischer Vorstellungskraft rekonstruiert sie die Vergangenheit, erweckt die Frauen zum Leben, die in den Jahren 1708 und 1712 Versklavtenaufstände in New York City anführten, und erzählt von Adono und Alele, zwei Frauen, die etwa fünfzig Jahre später während des Transports über den atlantischen Ozean für ihre Freiheit kämpfen. Parallel wirft die Graphic Novel einen Blick auf Rebeccas persönliche Geschichte im Kielwasser der Sklaverei, die auch heute noch ihr Leben prägt. Doch Rebecca entdeckt auch, dass die Kraft des Widerstands dieser Frauen, den die Vergangenheit unter sich begraben hat, noch immer sehr lebendig ist.

"An historical and imaginative tour-de-force, WAKE brings to light for the first time the existence of enslaved black women warriors, whose stories can be traced by carefully scrutinizing historical records; and where the historical record goes silent, WAKE reconstructs the likely past of two female rebels, Adono and Alele, on the slave ship The Unity. WAKE is a graphic novel that offers invaluable insight into the struggle to survive whole as a black woman in today's America; it is a historiography that illuminates both the challenges and the necessity of uncovering the true stories of slavery; and it is an overdue reckoning with slavery in New York City where two of these armed revolts took place. It is, also, a transformative and transporting work of imaginative fiction, bringing to three-dimensional life Adono and Alele and their pasts as women warriors. In so doing, WAKE illustrates the humanity of the enslaved, the reality of their lived experiences, and the complexity of the history that has been, till now, so thoroughly erased"--

From unexplained sightings to the search for evidence of ghosts, this book contains a chilling range of spooky tales from the towns and villages scattered along the banks of the River Tees.

This step-by-step guide provides an insight into how to illustrate fashion designs and get your ideas down on paper.

This history of the Crimea is essential reading for all those who have been perplexed by what lies behind Russia's recent annexation of the Black Sea peninsula.

A record of how civilians adapted to the life during the Great War

This book will help the reader get to know their unconscious mind through a series of exercises. Results will serve all curious readers well, especially psychotherapists, writers, artists, actors and others working in the world of creativity. It is important for all of us to achieve a deeper understanding of who we are, with the satisfaction that commonly comes with that. Readers will be able to set free their hidden selves to direct their lives in new and satisfying directions. Humans have a complex unconscious mind, containing vital information about who we are, who we were and where we are going. Sigmund Freud deserves the most credit for pointing systematically to channels of access. Today's neuroscience has tested these points of access and is suggesting new ones. This book introduces five well-established methods of gaining useful access to our unconscious mind. The authors have taught the theory, science, and practice discussed in this book for over fifteen years at Stanford University to people of all ages, backgrounds, and interests. Having witnessed the growth of their students, they are confident about the positive contributions these exercises make to psychotherapy, creative work, and the sheer enjoyment of new horizons in our lives.

"I Can Draw Fashion is a great book for anyone wanting to create professional-standard fashion illustrations with expert guidance. Using step-by-step exercises, this full-color drawing book takes you from initial sketches to finished designs."--Publisher

Learn how to create wonderful fashion illustrations with this inspiring and practical workbook, written by leading fashion illustrator Robyn Neild.I Can Draw Fashion is a great book for anyone wanting to create professional-standard fashion illustrations with expert guidance. Using step-by-step exercises, this full-color drawing book takes you from initial sketches to finished designs.Learn how • Adapt anatomy to draw stylized fashion figures• Create dramatic silhouettes and poses• Design clothing and accessories• Draw different fabrics and textures• Represent different kinds of moods and styles.Featuring useful practice grids to create your own catwalk collections, this book is a perfect introduction to the art of fashion illustration.ABOUT THE I Can Draw teaches a variety of specialist drawing styles, aimed at beginners or those wishing to hone their skills. With step-by-step instructions and practice grids to try out new techniques, these drawing guides help artists bring their ideas into actuality.