John Ryan Alcorn

BOOKS! by Murray McCain and John Alcorn, the beloved classic children's book originally published in 1962, is now re-released for the first time in a new large format. This 1962 New York Times book of the year is beloved for its charming hand-drawn illustrations, inventive typography, and sweet ho...

John Alcorn: Evolution by Design is a celebration of the life and work of legendary American artist, designer and illustrator John Alcorn (1935-92). Alcorn worked for Esquire, CBS and the celebrated Push Pin Studios, but later worked exclusively as a freelancer. In 1962 Alcorn designed and illustrat...

An anthology of Advent readings collected from the writings and sermons of 22 classic and contemporary theologians and Bible teachers.Between purchasing presents and planning travel, enjoying holiday pageants and attending parties, it is all too easy for Christmas to silence the sacredness and crowd...

This book examines aircraft models by twenty outstanding practitioners from around the world, and provides detailed coverage of their often widely varying techniques. Each includes color photos of the featured model, plus numerous detail construction illustrations. Other chapters explain advanced fi...

Written by three well known practitioners of the craft, Scratch Built! explains advanced aircraft modelling techniques in a lively and readable, yet thorough manner. They use how-to photographs and line drawings to lead the reader through the whole process. Also included are superb portraits of over...

Children's songs

This sweet and nostalgic book shares the wonder of language, stories, and imagination that young children can discover through the joy of reading. In our digital age, a treasure like BOOKS! reminds us of how irreplaceable they truly are. This classic example of hand-drawn, mid-century graphic design...