Art & Photography Books
Quarto Publishing PLC Great Pilgrimage Sites of Europe
Book SynopsisAn unsurpassable, visual tour of the greatest pilgrimage sites of Europe, from North to South; East to West. Pilgrimage in Europe is currently thriving on a scale that simply could not have been envisaged just a few decades ago. Not only are greater numbers of people now emulating the medieval pilgrims who made their way on foot across Europe to the shrines of martyred apostles in Rome (SS Peter and Paul), Santiago de Compostela (St James) and Trondheim (St Olav), but international religious tourism is also thriving and millions each year are now travelling by air, rail and road to Europe’s major pilgrimage churches and famous sites of Marian Apparition such as Lourdes (France) and Fatima (Portugal).This book covers those key pilgrimage sites as well as many lesser known ones such as the Marian Sanctuary of La Salette in the French Alps, the cave sanctuary of Covadonga in Northern Spain, the majeTable of ContentsINTRODUCTION ENGLAND HOLY ISLAND ELY WALSINGHAM CANTERBURY FRANCE LISIEUX CHARTRES LE PUY-EN-VELAY LA SALETTE LOURDES DENMARK, NORWAY AND SWEDEN RIBE ODENSE FANEFJORD & ELMELUNDE TRONDHEIM RINGEBU VADSTENA POLAND AND SLOVAKIA CZĘSTOCHOWA LICHEŃ STARY ŠAŠTÍN-STRÁŽE GERMANY, AUSTRIA AND SWITZERLAND COLOGNE AACHEN ALTÖTTING MARIAZELL EINSIEDELN ITALY PADUA ASSISI ROME LORETO SPAIN AND PORTUGAL SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA 2 COVADONGA ZARAGOZA MONTSERRAT EL ROCIO FÁTIMA INDEX ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
£22.50
Tuttle Publishing Zen Garden Design: Mindful Spaces by Shunmyo
Book SynopsisZen Buddhist priest Shunmyo Masuno understands that today's busy world leaves little time or space for self-reflection, but that a garden—even in the most urban of spaces—can provide some respite. In his words, "The garden is a special spiritual place where the mind dwells." With this in mind, Masuno has designed scores of spectacular Japanese gardens and landscapes with the aim of helping people achieve a balanced life in the 21st century.This book explores Masuno's design process and ideas, which are integral to his daily Zen training and teachings. It features 15 unique gardens and contemplative landscapes completed in six countries over as many years—all thoughtfully described and documented in full-color photos and drawings. Readers will also find insights on Masuno's philosophy of garden design and a conversation between the designer and famed architect Terunobu Fujimori.Zen Garden Design provides an in-depth examination of Masuno's gardens and landscapes—not just as beautiful spaces, but as places for meditation and contemplation.Trade Review"…a deeper dive into Masunos design process and ideas, so if you're after something that's instructional as well as inspirational then this is [an] option for you." -- Flowers Across Melbourne blog"The text is superb--very complex thoughts written in an almost readily understandable fashion, and most enjoyable to read. And the illustrations are even better--assisted, I am certain, by the quality of the gardens being illustrated." --Shakkei Journal"[Masuno's] ideas and design process, which are fundamental to his daily Zen practice and teachings, are explored through photographs, drawings and descriptive narrative." --ABC Gardening Australia magazine
£15.99
Reaktion Books Piero della Francesca and the Invention of the
Book SynopsisAs one of the most innovative and enlightened painters of the early Italian Renaissance, Piero della Francesca knew how to capture the moment. He brought space, luminosity and unparalleled subtlety to painting, during an era that was aware it was forging epochal change. Piero invented the role of the modern artist by becoming a traveller, a courtier, a geometrician, a patron and much else, and his pursuits were taken up by countless authors and artists from Leonardo da Vinci to Giorgio Vasari. In this nuanced account of his life and art, Machtelt Bruggen Israels reconstructs how Piero came of age. Successfully demystifying the persistent notion of Piero's art as enigmatic, she reveals the simple and stunning intentions behind his work.Trade Review"Israels's book captures the essential clarity, truthfulness, and modernity of Piero della Francesca's art in prose that skillfully evokes his technical mastery and subtle artistry. Piero's career is followed chronologically and contextually and staged in terms of the roles he adopted and performed--pupil and master, citizen and courtier, devotee and scientist among them. Close looking and careful description reveal the intellectual rigor and expressive force of his paintings. The book is as magisterial as its subject in achieving a new and compelling perspective on his life and work."--Patricia Rubin, New York University "Israels's text plunges the reader back into the fifteenth century so that Piero della Francesca's art can be seen through his eyes and those of his contemporaries."--Carl Brandon Strehlke, Philadelphia Museum of Art
£16.16
Oro Editions '93 til: A Photographic Journey Through
Book SynopsisTo be a skateboarder today is a much different experience than it was for much of the 1990s. The photographs, quotes, and anecdotal text in '93 til captures a time in skateboarding when making a liveable income as a professional skater was a luxury and public understanding of skateboarding was at an all-time low. It was a time when skateboarding was searching for an identity, a time before Instagram and big corporate influences. Street skating was coming of age, testing its limitations and aligning itself with a new and innovative style of hip-hop culture that was emerging. Looking back, many skaters today feel as though the '90s were the golden years of skateboarding. '93 til is a captivating portal into a decade and a culture that is remembered with warmth and nostalgia. Much of the photography that Pete has unearthed for '93 til was buried in boxes for close to two decades and has never been seen or published before. The 250-page book also contains several timeless images from his years shooting for SLAP and Transworld Skateboarding Magazine that will be familiar to the initiated. In addition to his stunning action shots are plenty of portraits and unguarded, candid moments that span from the late '80s up through 2004. The book reveals a raw, unapologetic perspective of a world that no longer exists. Also included in the book alongside Pete's imagery are quotes and anecdotes from legends like Tony Hawk, Arto Saari, Jamie Thomas, Guy Mariano, Nyjah Huston, Geoff Rowley, Stevie Williams and others.
£40.50
Getty Trust Publications Mira Calligraphiae Monumenta - A
Book SynopsisNow back in print, "the ultimate book-lover's gift book" (Los Angeles Times) In 1561-62 the master calligrapher Georg Bocskay (died 1575), imperial secretary to the Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand I, created Mira calligraphiae monumenta (Model Book of Calligraphy) as a demonstration of his own preeminence among scribes. Some thirty years later, Ferdinand's grandson, the Emperor Rudolf II, commissioned Europe's last great manuscript illuminator, Joris Hoefnagel (1542-1600), to embellish the work. The resulting book is at once a treasury of extraordinary beauty and a landmark in the cultural debate between word and image. Bocskay assembled a vast selection of contemporary and historical scripts for a work that summarized all that had been learned about writing to date-a testament to the universal power of the written word. Hoefnagel, desiring to prove the superiority of his art over Bocskay's words, employed every resource of illusionism, color, and form to devise all manner of brilliant grotesques, from flowers, fruit, insects, and animals to monsters and masks.Trade Review“It’s back! Out of print for a decade, this gorgeously produced, slip-cased facsimile edition of an exquisite Renaissance manuscript unfurls a battle between brilliant advocates for the beauty of the written word (Hungarian scribe Georg Bocskay) and the painted image (Flemish illuminator Joris Hoefnagel). The small volume, with a bonus alphabet book tucked in at the end, is a sheer pleasure to hold in your hands.” ― Christopher Knight ― Los Angeles Times
£67.50
Flame Tree Publishing A Year of Lovely Quotes Wall Calendar 2026 Art
Book SynopsisThis beautiful wall calendar includes 12 quotes to instil joy and positivity. Each one is surrounded by glorious floral artwork by illustrator and designer Georgia Breeze, inspired by Georgia's love of colour and pattern design. The datepad features previous and next month's views. Printed on FSC-certified paper, with plastic-free packaging.
£11.87
Yale University Press Fake Heritage
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewDarlington is a well-travelled, polymathic archaeologist [and] a man of great energy and enthusiasms...who generously shows off his knowledge.”—Jonathan Meades, Literary Review“[F]ull of comparably entertaining case studies — tales of human and architectural folly...It also warns the reader that little of the man-made world is left untouched by the curation, or falsification, of historical appearance.”—John Maier, Spectator“[Darlington] concludes that whether fakery is good or bad is often nuanced, but that it’s important to “look closer, be curious, challenge” what’s in front of us to understand better what we’re being presented with. He’s right and this enjoyable book offers a good way to learn how to do that.”—Martin Bentham, Evening Standard“As John Darlington shows in Fake Heritage, it is not just written history that is malleable; it is also history on the ground, heritage in brick and stone, wood and metal.”—Simon Jenkins, Times Literary Supplement “Darlington's book [offers] an alternative view, one where architecture is equally obsessed with remaking its own past.”—Charles Holland, Apollo Magazine“It is a good read, nicely illustrated and is timely, given the controversies about statues and the vexed ownership of the past.”—Bernard Richards, Oxford Magazine"As the author adds examples he adds layers of complexity...The important thing is to be aware of that and to base one’s reaction to the presentation of the past on sound knowledge and appropriate perspective. Fake Heritage is an excellent way to start."—Historic House 'Editor's Pick'“Concisely written, and the numerous colour images are excellent.”—Jerry Glover, Fortean Times“To make a judgement, you have to inspect the actual building or monument to assess whether it is well or badly done...John Darlington’s book does just this, surveying the worldwide appetite for retro architecture from second rate theme parks to scholarly reconstructions.”—Marcus Binney, SAVE Newsletter“Darlington’s writing is engaging...He presents a huge selection of case studies, drawn from ancient times to the present day. Entertainment value alone makes it a worthwhile read. There is much in it that, I suspect, most of us did not know.”—Robert Beavis, Chartered Institute for Archaeologists“John Darlington…in this attractively produced, accessible book, has provided an engaging tour d'horizon with numerous examples.”—John Bold, Journal of Historic Buildings and Places
£26.12
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Draw Like an Artist: 100 Birds, Butterflies, and
Book SynopsisFeaturing more than 600 sketches depicting a vast array of beautiful winged forms, Draw Like an Artist: 100 Birds, Butterflies, and Other Insects is a must-have visual reference for student and aspiring artists, fantasy and scientific illustrators, urban sketchers—anyone who’s seeking to improve their realistic drawing skills. This contemporary, step-by-step guidebook demonstrates fundamental art concepts like proportion, anatomy, and spatial relationships as you learn to draw a full range of winged creatures, all shown from a variety of perspectives. Each set of illustrations takes you from beginning sketch lines to a finished drawing. Author Melissa Washburn’s clear and elegant drawing stylewill make this a go-to sourcebook for years to come. Learn how to: Establish basic shapes and symmetry Articulate lines for body shapes, wing forms, and shading Add defining details Draw Like an Artist: 100 Birds, Butterflies, and Other Insects is a library essential for any artist interested in learning how to draw the fascinating forms of birds and winged insects. The books in the Draw Like an Artist series are richly visual references for learning how to draw classic subjects realistically through hundreds of step-by-step images created by expert artists and illustrators.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION How to Use This Book SECTION 1: BIRDS Eagle, Hawk, Peregrine Falcon, Gull, Sandpiper Cormorant, Tern, Pelican, Cuckoo, Emu, Spoonbill Stork, Turkey, Pheasant, Wood Duck, Canada Goose Loon, Puffin, Swan, Barn Owl, Toucan, Macaw, Cockatoo Cassowary, Kakapo, Bird of Paradise, Weaverbird, Honeycreeper Green Heron, Thrush, Cardinal, Cedar Waxwing, Quail Finch, Sparrow, Titmouse, Oriole, Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher Swallow, Peacock, Downy Woodpecker, Wren, Nuthatch Kingfisher, Warbler, Blue Jay, Crow, Mockingbird, Dove Vulture, Whip-Poor-Will, Feathers, Songbird Wing, Hawk/Raptor Wing Feet: Songbird, Feet: Shorebird/Water Bird, Feet: Bird of Prey Feet: Woodpecker, Hawk in Flight, Songbird in Flight SECTION 2: BUTTERFLIES Monarch Butterfly, Swallowtail Butterfly, Blue Butterfly, Question Mark Butterfly Skipper Butterfly, Buckeye Butterfly, Checkerspot Butterfly, Birdwing Butterfly Fritillary Butterfly, Sulphur Butterfly SECTION 3: MOTHS Cecropia Moth, Luna Moth, Tiger Moth, Underwing Moth Sphinx Moth, Flannel Moth SECTION 4: BEES AND WASPS Honeybee, Bumblebee, Sweat Bee, Wasp SECTION 5: BEETLES Ladybug, Longhorn Beetle, Scarab Beetle, Flower Beetle, Leatherwing Beetle Firefly, Rhinoceros Beetle, June Bug/Chafer Beetle, Weevil SECTION 6: OTHER INSECTS Leaf-Footed Bug, Lacewing, Cricket, Grasshopper Dragonfly, Damselfly, Housefly, Praying Mantis Katydid, Cicada, Stick Insect Acknowledgments About the Author
£13.49
Thames & Hudson Ltd Henri CartierBresson Paris Revisited
Book SynopsisExplores the key role Paris played in Cartier-Bresson's artistic career, and the way he looked at the city he lived in and loved.Trade Review'Delightful … a startlingly poignant insight into the French capital in wartime' - The Times, Photography Books of the Year 2021Table of Contents1. 1929-1934: The Beginnings • 2. 1935-1939: The Time of Work Engagement • 1944: The Liberation of Paris • 1944-1994: 20th-Century People • 1951-1966: A Surveyor of life • May 1968 • 1968-1985: After Magnum • 1974-1994: A Return to Drawing
£36.00
RVB INCOMPLETE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF TOUCH
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£45.05
3DTotal Publishing Ltd Character Design Quarterly 33
Book SynopsisCharacter Design Quarterly (CDQ) is a lively, creative magazine bringing inspiration, expert insights, and leading techniques from professional illustrators, artists, and character art enthusiasts worldwide.Each issue provides detailed tutorials on creating diverse characters, enabling you to explore the processes and decision making that go into creating amazing characters. Learn new ways to develop your own ideas, and discover from the artists what it is like to work for prolific animation studios such as Disney, Warner Bros., and DreamWorks.The cover for issue 33 has been created by Argentinian artist and 3dtotal favourite, Gretel Lusky. She is an incredibly popular illustrator and comic-book artist, and she shares her expert insights in this issue with an interview and step-by-step of her cover-creation process. Elsewhere, Canadian illustrator Dan Gartman shows us how he creates his stylized character designs, while Athena Dela Victoria, an illustrator from the Philippines, brings a medieval knight to life in six easy steps. Plus German artist Meike Schneider draws inspiration from classic fairy tales to create a brand-new character.
£11.40
Hardie Grant Books The Illustrated World of Couture
Book SynopsisIn The Illustrated World of Couture, Megan Hess brings to life fashion’s most important and intriguing art form, with fascinating insights and exceptional illustrations. Hundreds of hours, many expert hands and unimaginable metres of fabric: couture is truly wearable art, where creativity and craftsmanship collide. Worn by only a handful of people worldwide, couture still has incredible influence, even beyond the traditional boundaries of fashion. In this unique collection, follow Megan through the intricate details, multifaceted inspirations and dramatic shows that define the couture experience. Let her introduce you to the generations of creators who conceive and craft these fantastical garments, and the collectors who treasure them. And travel with her to the exclusive ateliers and glamorous events of the world’s fashion capitals to see how couture is both designed and displayed. Internationally renowened illustrator Megan Hess has spent her career documenting fashion’s most beautiful people, places and pieces. Here she invites you to discover The Illustrated World of Couture, in an essential volume for all fashion devotees.
£24.00
Chronicle Books Fearless Fashion Magnetic Dolls
Book Synopsis This fun, fabulous, and effortlessly fluid mix-and-match magnetic dress-up doll set puts the power of fashion in your hands.Housed in a delightful portable box, the set includes four dolls and forty-eight interchangeable outfit pieces. The stylish separates include artfully illustrated gorpcore jackets, botanical print robes, dapper suits, couture capelets, and more. Each daring ensemble fits all four dolls and can be paired with accessories—shoes, hats, wigs, purses, and pet dogs—to complete the look. Dress these dolls to express your funkiest fashion fantasies!Perfect for: Adult, teen, and preteen fashionistas, clothing chameleons, and dapper dressers Stylish adults nostalgic for the paper dolls of their youth People looking for colorful, unique presents for their best-dressed friends Gift-giving for Mother’s Day, graduation, birthday, anniversary, and more
£20.65
Dokument Forlag Banksy Coloring Book
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£10.25
Vendome Press Provence Style
Book SynopsisShauna Varvel began her career in public relations with Estée Lauder in New York, continuing with the brand to Tokyo. After many years of renting summer homes in Provence with her family, Shauna finally chose one to call their own, taking on the renovation of a 200-year-old farmhouse outside Avignon, France. The project has been celebrated by numerous publications, including Veranda, Town & Country and Fortune magazines, and visited by celebrities and an American president.Alexandra Black has written widely on cultural and material history. She is the author of Living in Cuba, Tuscan Elements, Ski Style, The Japanese House, Dusk Till Dawn, and The Fashion Book, and has contributed to Elle, Vogue Living and Gourmet Traveller.
£36.00
HarperCollins Publishers The Console Chronicles
Book SynopsisThe Console Chronicles will take you on a unique journey through the history of gaming platforms.Fifty years ago, the home console was an anomaly that predated when everyone around the world knew the name Nintendo. With each passing generation, consoles evolved, their pixels exchanged for polygons. Over time, these machines gained popularity and brought the beginnings of a new artistic frontier. Consoles enabled split-screen chaos, late-night LAN parties, and interlinked online play ? connecting friendships worldwide.The Console Chronicles is the ultimate tribute to not only five decades of home console gaming, but to the incredible people, and their remarkable stories, which make our shared history special. Telling tales of sibling rivalries and disruptive ideas, personal resonance and technical triumph, this is a celebration of every system that you hold dear.Words and art by:Christian DonlanAshley EsquedaJulian RignallDamien McFerranSara HeritageAlex OlneyAlana HaguesMer GrazziniDan AdelmanAlicia HaddickStephen Maurice GrahamAdam KoralikRaul HigueraBrendan HesseSuhaila KarimPlus many more!Made in collaboration with Hookshot Media. This edition published in partnership with Expanse, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers.
£32.00
3DTotal Publishing Ltd Sketching from the Imagination: Anime & Manga:
Book SynopsisEnter the vivid world of manga and anime art, with its unique aesthetic and unmistakably rendered characters. The latest in the popular Sketching from the Imagination series, Anime captures the work of 50 artists as they put their own spin on this intriguing style and share the inspiration, processes, and techniques that brought their imaginary manga creations to life.
£19.79
Unicorn Publishing Group The Art of Michael Fell
Book SynopsisThe Art of Michael Fell explores the artist's life, work and influences, with perspectives from leading figures in the world of art criticism, painting and print making.
£25.50
Sixth & Spring Books Master Guide to Drawing Anime, The: Romance: How
Book SynopsisFrom young love to heartbreak, the fourth anime drawing book in Christopher Hart’s bestselling Master Guide to Drawing Anime series helps users learn to draw the hugely popular Romance anime genre. The newest addition to Christopher Hart’s bestselling Master Guide to Drawing Anime series takes on one of the most popular styles in Japanese cartoons: Romance. It provides an overview of romance subgenres and teaches every aspect of drawing romance anime, from common male and female anime character types to the dramatic—and funny—situations they find themselves in. Hart covers the complete arc of romantic anime stories—bliss, arguing, breaking up, and getting back together—and explains how to draw anime heads and bodies, match poses to the characters’ personalities, craft emotional expressions, design standout features, draw couples that click, and create a romantic setting. Fans will welcome this deep dive into the genre, and newcomers will be drawn in by the dynamic artwork that is a hallmark of Christopher Hart’s anime and manga drawing titles.Suitable for all levels, from beginners who are just starting to learn how to draw anime, to advanced users who want to hone their skills, this is the ideal resource for all fans of anime and manga drawing, and can be used on its own or with the other titles in the Master Guide to Drawing Anime series. Drawing books are a perennial present to inspire young artists and a popular gift for teens. There is no greater tool than an art book to spark creativity, develop new artistic skills, and help kids and teens channel their energy towards positive self-expression. Paperback; 144 pages; 9 in W by 10 in H.
£14.39
Yale University Press The Bloomsbury Look
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£21.38
Headline Publishing Group FORTNITE Official How to Draw Volume 2
Book SynopsisAn easy, step-by-step guide to enable YOU to draw Fortnite''s most iconic Outfits, weapons, accessories, and more, brought to you by Epic Games and featuring the authentic Fortnite holographic seal.Think the intricate designs in Fortnite look difficult to reproduce? Think again. This all-new collection breaks down each drawing into simple, step-by-step stages, zeroing in on the details and providing expert tips and hints along the way. Armed with nothing more than a pencil and paper, YOU TOO can create drawings that will strike fear into your enemies. LET''S DO IT!* From Peely to Rippley, Black Shield to Bonesy, Lavawing to Laser Chomp, HOW TO DRAW: VOLUME 2 is crammed full of your favorite Fortnite items* Featuring a drawing tutorial intro to help you brush up on your techniques, plus helpful tips and hints throughout* Aimed at a range of abilities, progressing from easier sketches to more challenging designs
£8.99
Aperture Eyes Open: 23 Photography Ideas for Curious Kids
Book SynopsisCompiled by Magnum photojournalist Susan Meiselas, Eyes Open is a sourcebook of photography ideas for kids—to engage with the world through the camera. Twenty-three enticing projects help inspire a process of discovery and new ways of telling stories and animating ideas. Eyes Open features photographs by young people from around the globe, as well as work by professional artists that demonstrates how a simple idea can be expanded. Playful and meaningful, this book is for young would-be photographers and those interested in expressing themselves creatively.Trade Review“Her brilliant book, Eyes Open: 23 Photography Projects for Curious Kids, should inject fun into the last bit of lockdown – and perhaps inspire the next Susan Meiselas.” —Daily Telegraph “Ideal for any young person from the ages of nine and upwards, the book is grounded in observation and storytelling: two traits that the award-winning Meiselas is well known for.” —It’s Nice That
£18.95
University of Washington Press Ancient Ink The Archaeology of Tattooing
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Ancient Ink is a significant volume, not only because it is a large collection of important essays that investigate tattooing in the archaeological, ethnographic, and historical record, but also because it seriously and systematically addresses and documents the antiquity and revival of human body decoration through tattooing. I recommend this comprehensive and outstanding book for anyone interested in appreciating and understanding the roots of ancient tattooing and the long history of its practices, revivals, and technologies." -- David H. Dye * Journal of Anthropological Research *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction / Aaron Deter-Wolf and Lars Krutak Part One | Skin 1. New Tattoos from Ancient Egypt: Defining Marks of Culture / Renée Friedman 2. Burik: Tattoos of the Ibaloy Mummies of Benguet, North Luzon, Philippines / Analyn Salvador-Amores 3. Reviving Tribal Tattoo Traditions of the Philippines / Lars Krutak 4. The Mummification Process among the “Fire Mummies” of Kabayan: A Paleohistological Note / Dario Piombino-Mascali, Ronald G. Beckett, Orlando V. Abinion, and Dong Hoon Shin 5. Identifications of Iron Age Tattoos from the Altai-Sayan Mountains in Russia / Svetlana Pankova 6. Neo-Pazyryk Tattoos: A Modern Revival / Colin Dale and Lars Krutak 7. Recovering the Nineteenth-Century European Tattoo: Collections, Contexts, and Techniques / Gemma Angel 8. After You Die: Preserving Tattooed Skin / Aaron Deter-Wolf and Lars Krutak Part Two | Tools 9. The Antiquity of Tattooing in Southeastern Europe / Petar N. Zidarov 10. Balkan Ink: Europe’s Oldest Living Tattoo Tradition / Lars Krutak 11. Archaeological Evidence for Tattooing in Polynesia and Micronesia / Louise Furey 12. Reading Between Our Lines: Tattooing in Papua New Guinea / Lars Krutak 13. Scratching the Surface: Mistaken Identifications of Tattoo Tools from Eastern North America / Aaron Deter-Wolf, Benoît Robitaille, and Isaac Walters 14. Native North American Tattoo Revival / Lars Krutak 15. The Discovery of a Sarmatian Tattoo Toolkit in Russia / Leonid T. Yablonsky 16. Further Evaluation of Tattooing Use-Wear on Bone Tools / Aaron Deter-Wolf and Tara Nicole Clark Part Three | Art 17. What to Make of the Prehistory of Tattooing in Europe? / Luc Renaut 18. Sacrificing the Sacred: Tattooed Prehistoric Ivory Figures of St. Lawrence Island, Alaska / Lars Krutak 19. A Long Sleep: Reawakening Tattoo Traditions in Alaska / Lars Krutak References Contributors Index
£28.80
The Crowood Press Ltd Stone Setting
Book SynopsisStone setting can often appear mysterious and impossible: an ancient craft used to hold beautiful gems secure in the most elegant of designs. This practical book explains the techniques of the master stone setter in an accessible and encouraging style. Written by Scott McIntyre, it explains the complex world of setting with step-by-step instructions, supported by informative illustrations and excellent examples of finished pieces. It is a manual that shines with inspiration and practical advice. Topics covered include: setting techniques, from bezel, claw and flush, through to single row and multiple pave, then to skilled methods such as channel and microclaw. Advice is given on the options and attributes of each type of setting , as well as ideas for mixing styles and experimenting with setting methods. It is written informally throughout with an emphasis on patience and precision.
£12.34
Thames & Hudson Ltd Sacred Geometry
Book SynopsisDiscusses the mythological properties assigned to geometric forms, and covers the Golden Section, gnomonic spirals, music, and the squaring of the circle.
£11.69
Dover Publications Inc. Gaber S Treasury of Flower Designs for Artists
Book SynopsisA hundred garden favorites rendered in black-and-white line illustrations will suggest numerous design and artistic uses to artists, designers, craftsmen, needleworkers. Amaryllis, anemone, begonia, cinquefoil, peony, snapdragon flow and weave, many forming borders and frames. All drawings royalty-free.
£7.12
DK Botany for the Artist
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£34.00
Not Avail Larrikin Outsiders
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£63.71
Flame Tree Publishing The National Gallery Mini Wall Calendar 2026 Art
Book SynopsisProduced in partnership with The National Gallery, this exquisite mini wall calendar presents a beautiful selection of landscapes by artists such as Turner, Monet, Constable and Canaletto. Informative text accompanies each work and the datepad features previous and next month's views. Printed on FSC-certified paper, with plastic-free packaging.
£7.97
Flame Tree Publishing Flower Fairies Mini Wall Calendar 2026 Art
Book SynopsisCicely Mary Barker's Flower Fairies have enchanted both adults and children alike around the world since 1923. This wall calendar brings together a selection of Cicely's original artwork that any fan of fairies will love. The datepad features previous and next month's views. Printed on FSC-certified paper, with plastic-free packaging.
£7.97
Flame Tree Publishing Este MacLeod Wall Calendar 2026 Art Calendar
Book SynopsisThe variety of techniques Esté MacLeod uses to layer colour and shapes adds an ethereal element to her work and this wonderful wall calendar brings together a vibrant selection of 12 of her artworks. The datepad features previous and next month's views. Printed on FSC-certified paper, with plastic-free packaging.
£11.21
Flame Tree Publishing Kate Heiss Wall Calendar 2026 Art Calendar
Book SynopsisKate Heiss is a contemporary British printmaker. This wall calendar features beautiful reproductions of a fresh new range of works, from Devon Dolphins to Beach Treasure, accompanied by words from the artist herself. The datepad features previous and next month's views. Printed on FSC-certified paper, with plastic-free packaging.
£11.21
Flame Tree Publishing Ivory Cats by Lesley Anne Ivory Mini Wall
Book SynopsisA treat for cat lovers everywhere, this mini wall calendar showcases 12 paintings by the celebrated artist Lesley Anne Ivory, whose work is admired worldwide for her unique and intricate portrayals of cats on richly decorative backgrounds. The datepad features previous and next month's views. Printed on FSC paper, with plastic-free packaging.
£7.97
Rocky Nook David Busch's Canon EOS RP Guide to Digital
Book SynopsisDavid Busch's Canon EOS RP Guide to Digital Photography is your all-in-one comprehensive resource and reference for the exciting new Canon EOS RP mirrorless camera. This highly-affordable model sports a 26.2 MP full frame sensor embedded with 4,779 Dual-Pixel phase detection AF points for lightning-fast, precise autofocus. The EOS RP's 2.36 million
£24.75
Prototype Publishing Ltd. Diary of an Ending
Book SynopsisA hybrid text and photobook by internationally-renowned photographer Lina Scheynius, combining diary extracts with essays and black-and-white photographs to explore the break-up of a relationship, alongside reflections about art, photography, motherhood, belonging and creativity.
£11.69
Rizzoli International Publications David Yarrow Photography
Book SynopsisThe must-have photography monograph of the year, this lavish oversized volume celebrates David Yarrow's unparalleled wildlife imagery.Trade Review“David Yarrow doesn’t take pictures; he makes them. Critical of typical, documentary-style wildlife photography, the British fine-art photographer is known for getting up close to his subjects—even when they’re apex predators. ‘The biggest difference between art and reportage is proximity and emotion,’ he says. To achieve that difference, Yarrow might face a charging elephant, wait for the perfect 10 minutes of light, or spend 99 hours tracking a tiger. His new eponymous book features 150 of his most compelling photographs.”—American Way Magazine
£72.25
HENI Publishing What is art for
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£22.49
powerHouse Books,U.S. Taxi: Journey Through My Windows
Book SynopsisA unique street photography book from the perspective of a former cab driver and award-winning photographer.
£27.19
Monacelli Press The Art of Still Life: A Contemporary Guide to
Book SynopsisA must-have reference book for today's artists and art students. Every artist needs to learn and master the still life. Written by a well-known artist and expert instructor, The Art of Still Life offers a comprehensive, contemporary approach to the subject that instructs artists on the foundation basics and advanced techniques they need for successful drawing and painting. In addition to Casey's stunning paintings, the work of over fifty past and present masters is included, so that the book will do double duty as a hardworking how-to manual and a visual treasure trove of some of the finest still life art throughout history and being created today.Trade ReviewIt is rare for an art book to combine history, theory, and practice in one volume, but this book really delivers. Painting inanimate objects under controlled conditions has always served as a laboratory for artists to study the behavior of light and form. As a laboratory of learning for art students, still life setups are a regular part of atelier practice. Students arrange objects under fixed lights and capture as perfect an illusion as possible. After an introduction that tells his personal story, Casey shares his knowledge about oil painting in a series of clear-headed explanations, demonstrations, and exercises. The book covers materials for drawing and painting, principles of composition, light and shadow, drawing procedure, color theory, modeling of form, and paint technique. It ends with a practical step-by-step guide that walks you through all the decisions you'll need to make as you execute a painting from start to finish. The coverage would be helpful for any artist, beginner or advanced, and whether or not they specialize in still life. James Gurney, Gurney Journey When another still life book arrived, I was convinced it would be just another book to review, which is about the same as any other. But, once I dug in, I discovered it was anything but just another book. The Art of the Still Life, A Contemporary Guide to Classical Techniques, Composition, and Painting in Oil, by Todd Casey is an extraordinary painting technique book unlike any I've seen before. The coffee table book, 320 pages in all is filled with rich color reproductions of still life paintings through history, as well as paintings by contemporary still life artists. But the book is so much more. Not only does it outline technique, it provides technique on steroids, with amazing graphs, charts and illustrations which make things like lighting, light drop off, color, color temperature, form and so much more easy to grasp. Though I've been around the principles in my own life for the past couple of decades, I discovered concepts I never had seen or understood before. The book offers examples in lighting, examples of various forms of still life from common household objects, food, flowers, fish, game and birds, narrative themes, painting interiors, various backgrounds and more. Its chapters on light and another on composition are worth the price of the book alone, but there is so much more, with incredible information on color, on light planes and form, the science of painting and color, painting methods and more. And, the exercises and demonstrations are clear to understand and to follow. The price tag of $40 is a bargain, I'd pay $150 or $200 for the content in this book. It is one of the finest examples of a painting instruction book I've experienced in my collection of over 500 art books. - B. Eric Rhoads, Publisher Fine Art Connoisseur, Plein Air, Fine Art Today, Realism Today, PleinAir Today, American Watercolor, Figurative Art Convention, PleinAir Convention
£40.39
Philip Wilson Publishers Ltd Kate Nicholson
Book SynopsisA sequel to Winifred Nicholson: Liberation of Colour, this book is the first monograph on this highly talented artist who deserves to be better known. This book explores the career of the St Ives artist Kate Nicholson, daughter of Ben and Winifred Nicholson. The contents range from her early landscapes, to the still lifes painted in Cumberland and St Ives, the abstracts – many of them inspired by her travels in Greece – to the late works made on the Isle of Eigg in the Hebrides. Also examined is her artistic relationship with her mother, with whom she painted side-by-side in Cumberland and Scotland, and on their many Greek travels. It discusses her creative relationship with her father with whom she lived in St Ives in the mid-1950s for two years, as well as her friendship with many of the St Ives artists and her role in the Penwith Society. Published to accompany the exhibition Kate Nicholson at Falmouth Art Gallery, this book illustrates many works from both public and private collections. It draws on ground-breaking new research, together with the author’s experience of travelling with Nicholson on painting trips.Table of ContentsKate Nicholson The Paintings Landscape To Still Lifes Abstraction And Movement Myth And Spirit Chronology Index Acknowledgements Picture Credits
£18.00
Simonett & Baer COMME DES GARÃONS PARFUMS 19942025
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£84.00
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Life Drawing for Artists: Understanding Figure
Book SynopsisLife Drawing for Artists teaches a contemporary approach to figure drawing that includes both the familiar poses—standing, sitting, lying down—but also how to capture figures in movement and in more dynamic and engaging positions. Author Chris Legaspi is a dedicated, life-long artist and admired instructor who is known for his dynamic figurative drawings and paintings, and as a successful illustrator in the entertainment industry. Whether you are an aspiring illustrator, art student, or a professional artist looking to develop your abilities, Life Drawing for Artists shows how to build your skills by combining fundamental building blocks, such as gesture lines, shape and design, structure, value control, and edge or line control. You'll focus on different skills while working on both quick timed drawings and longer detailed drawings. The book covers important topics, such as drawing different views, understanding perspective, foreshortening strategies, and how to deal with various lighting conditions. The examples and tutorials explore virtually every pose scenario, as well as many active and dynamic movements. Breathe drama into your figures as you master the fundamentals with this fresh approach to life drawing. The For Artists series expertly guides and instructs artists at all skill levels who want to develop their classical drawing and painting skills and create realistic and representational art.Table of ContentsPreface Chapter 1 Foundation The Purpose of Figure Drawing The Structure of a Life Drawing Session Recommended Materials Using Your Materials Chapter 2 Fundamentals of Life Drawing Making Marks The Concept of Gesture Construction Two-Dimensional Shapes Three-Dimensional Shapes Introduction to Shading, Light, and Shadow Chapter 3 The Drawing Process Overview of the Drawing Process Anatomical Landmarks Starting with the Head Drawing the Torso How to Draw One- and Two-Minute Poses How to Draw Three- and Five-Minute Poses How to Draw Ten-Minute Poses How to Draw Twenty-Minute Poses Chapter 4 Side View and Perspective Side View Techniques and Strategies How to Draw the Figure in Perspective Chapter 5 Exercises and Self-Study 150 Recommended Exercises Part 1: Drawing from Life and Observation Part 2: Dexterity Exercises Part 3: Old Master Studies Acknowledgments About the Author Index
£15.29
Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Encyclopedia of Embroidery from the Arab World
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£190.00
Cambridge University Press The Strange History of Samuel Pepyss Diary
Book SynopsisDuring the 1660s, Samuel Pepys kept a secret diary full of intimate details and political scandal. Had the contents been revealed, they could have destroyed his marriage, ended his career, and seen him arrested. This engaging book explores the creation of the most famous journal in the English language, how it came to be published in 1825, and the many remarkable roles it has played in British culture since then. Kate Loveman ? one of the few people who can read Pepys''s shorthand ? unlocks the riddles of the diary, investigating why he chose to preserve such private matters for later generations. She also casts fresh light on the women and sexual relationships in Pepys''s life and on Black Britons living in or near his household. Exploring the many inventive uses to which the diary has been put, Loveman shows how Pepys''s history became part of the history of the nation.
£17.60
Phaidon Press Ltd Ezra Stoller
Book SynopsisA captivating history of 20th-century Modern American architecture, as seen through the eyes of a legendary photographerTrade Review"The photographs of Ezra Stoller (1915-2004) have long been recognized for indelibly communicating the strengths of postwar architecture in the U.S. Now, Ezra Stoller: A Photographic History of Modern American Architecture, by Pierluigi Serraino, expands on our knowledge and appreciation with many rarely seen images."—Architectural Record"A new monograph of Stoller's magisterial images of the architecture of the American century."—The New Yorker Online"In this powerful retrospective... Serraino argues that the key to such success lay both in Stoller's serious work ethic and his ability to understand an architect's intent for a building and translate it through his lens. This is the perfect volume for both fans of Modernist architecture and general photography alike."—Publishers Weekly"In a monumental visual homage to the power of architecture under a lens, this largely black-and-white coffee table tome leaves nothing out."—Architect's Newspaper"A new book surveys the stunning work of Ezra Stoller, the most prominent photographer of 20th-century American architecture."—Architectural Digest Online"Ezra Stoller: A Photographic History of Modernism, offers an unprecedented exploration of his archive and what made his images so captivating. While Stoller's photographs have become one of the primary records of midcentury architecture, never before have so many of them been published in a single tome."—Curbed"A new book released by Phaidon, presenting 450 images from Stoller's vast archive, will make any recipient a fan of the legendary photographer, and of course, an appreciator of postwar architecture, too."—Metropolis Online"Ezra Stoller... present[s] the famed photographers oeuvre, which, in itself, is an archive of modern architecture in America."—Modern Luxury Boston"...An unprecedented exploration of Stoller's archive and what made his images so captivating."—Curbed"Serraino's gorgeous coffee-table tome, simply titled Ezra Stoller, is a monumental collection of 450 photographs."—Blind
£75.00
Viction Workshop Ltd Palette Mini Series 01: Black & White
Book SynopsisHeadquartered in the heart of Asia, victionary connects creative talents and enthusiasts from all over the world through original concepts, intriguing graphic approaches, and innovative printing techniques. Founded by Victor Cheung in 2001, viction workshop ltd. provides fresh perspectives, timeless inspiration, and pure visual delight through its publishing brand, viction:ary. Aside from art, illustration, and graphic design-related titles, viction:ary also publishes travel guides and children's books. To that end, we welcome you to join us in spreading the joy of print to every corner of the world. https://victionary.com/pages/about-us
£20.00
Dewi Lewis Publishing On Mass Hysteria
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£39.10
Dover Publications Inc. The KnowHow of Cartooning
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£13.04
