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4. Description Eric Sloane: The 'Art' Of The Weather Eric Sloane was an American landscape painter, illustrator, and author of illustrated books on the cultural history and folklore of America. He was also fascinated by weather, The Farmer's Almanac and the early American farmer's ability to interpret 'weather signs.” He is credited with being the first television weatherman, having come up with the idea of having farmers from all over New England call in their weather observations to a Dumont, New York TV station where they could be broadcast to the regional audience. Dover Publications reissued 6 of his books about the weather. With his insightful hand-drawn diagrams, he is able to provide clear visual depictions of how weather works, and in one volume in particular, Skies And The Artist, he offers insights into the techniques he uses to add texture and realism to his cloud illustrations. His books have equal appeal to art students, lovers of Americana and those with a fascination for how weather works. All About The Weather Eric Sloane's Book Of Storms What triggers a tornado? What can you see in the eye of a hurricane? What's the difference between a thunderbolt and a thunderclap? Popular author and artist Eric Sloane proves why weather is something best understood by seeing it. His illustrated book shows cyclonic storms, whirlwinds, waterspouts, lightning bolts, and other fascinating, weather-related topics. More than seventy pages of drawings and diagrams make the weather come alive in a book that examines everything from storm mechanisms and cold fronts to the birth of a thunderhead. (0486451003) Weather Almanac The Weather Almanac combines Eric Sloane's Almanac and Weather Forecaster with Folklore of American Weather into a single-volume edition that's filled with fascinating forecasting tips based on wind, clouds, the moon, and other natural phenomena. Sloane relates each month of the year to typical weather conditions, highlighting his observations with 135 nostalgic drawings. (048649103X) Eric Sloane's Weather Book In simple language, Eric Sloane explains the whys and wherefores of weather and weather forecasting — and does it in a style that's universally appealing. He shows how to predict the weather by 'reading' such natural phenomena as winds, skies, and animal sounds.This beautifully illustrated and practical treasure trove of climate lore will enlighten outdoorsmen, farmers, sailors, and . (0486443574) Look To The Skies! Look At The Sky And Tell The Weather A delightful blend of serious meteorology and beautiful illustrations, this informative book displays the many talents of Eric Sloane. A writer, landscape painter, weather forecaster, and authority on early American history, Sloane takes readers with him on a voyage of discovery as he traces a single air mass from the Canadian Rockies to northern New England. A vivid narrative and the author's own pen-and-ink sketches describe the progress of the air mass over America, and tell about its encounters with other elements of weather systems and with Americans from a variety of backgrounds. (0486433854) Skies And The Artist: How To Draw Clouds And Sunsets With this intelligent and insightful primer, Eric Sloane sets out to help art students master the art of painting the heavens. One of the first books of its kind, Sloane's guide to drawing clouds and sunsets does

5. much more than teach you how to draw. Before the sketching even begins, he describes various kinds of clouds — cumulus, stratus, cirrus, and other formations — and offers homespun techniques that add texture and realism to cloud illustrations. Also discussed and illustrated are skies as accessories and basic subject matter within a sketch, the shape and anatomy of clouds, moods and shadows in cloud formations, and incorporating clouds within a sunset. (048645102X) For Spacious Skies: A Sketchbook Of American Weather The finest 'cloudscape' painter of his generation, Eric Sloane enjoyed traveling back in time to explore how early American farmers interpreted and embraced weather signs. Examining old records, he learned that most farmers kept daily weather reports, which they referred to year after year to help them decide when to plant, harvest, and perform other farm chores. Combining elements of meteorology and Americana, this book features dozens of Sloane's excellent black- and-white illustrations and sixteen splendid full-color paintings.(048645097X)

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