Art & Photography Books
Hardie Grant Books New Coastal
Book SynopsisDreaming of life by the ocean? New Coastal: Inspiration for a Life by the Sea, the sequel to Ingrid Weir’s celebrated book, New Rural, takes you on an epic voyage around Australia and the USA. This beautiful, photo-filled hardback serves as an inspiration and compass for life lived by the sea, in chapters including Remote Coastal, Bohemian Coastal and City Coastal. Written and photographed by interior designer Weir, the pages transport you to coastal towns both near and far, from Esperance, King Island and The Bay of Fires in Australia to Montauk, Malibu and Laguna Beach in the USA. Ship captains, artists, poets and pirates have long been drawn to the life of the sea. In New Coastal, we meet the modern-day incarnations of these renegade spirits – including musician Daimon Downey, actor Lukas Haas and actress Matilda Brown – who have crafted original and authentic lives animated by the freedom of the ocean. Trave
£25.60
Phaidon Press Ltd Before After
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£63.96
Yale University Press Arne Jacobsen
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£45.00
ACC Art Books Being Bardot: Photographed by Douglas Kirkland
Book Synopsis"New book gives fans a look at never-before-seen photos of Brigitte Bardot." — Yahoo "Rare photographs of the French actress Brigitte Bardot, from the archives of Douglas Kirkland and Terry O’Neill, are featured in a new book, Being Bardot." — The Times "Being Bardot, the new archival photography book from ACC Art Books and Iconic Images, honors the French starlet’s legacy, offering an inside look into her highly photographed world." — CR Fashion Book "What stands out most is Bardot's liberated persona, her strength of character and je ne sais quoi. A stunning portfolio." — The Lady Brigitte Bardot is arguably the most familiar face in French cinema and one of the most loved stars of the 20th century. She is recognised the world over for her work in film, as a singer, and as an animal rights activist. The photographers Douglas Kirkland and Terry O’Neill both worked with Brigitte Bardot at the peak of her fame in the 1960s and early 1970s, photographing the star on set and behind the scenes on films including The Legend of Frenchie King aka Les Petroleuses, Shalako and Viva Maria. ACC Art Books and Iconic Images are proud to present the work of these two acclaimed photographers with many stunning images taken from their archives to reveal iconic and never-before-seen images of the star. From on-set to off, playful moments to candid captures, Being Bardot includes more than 150 photos in colour and black and white, contact sheets and revealing, first-hand memories. Being Bardot is a must for all fans of cinema, photography and Brigitte Bardot. Trade Review"A newly released book about ‘50s sex symbol Brigitte Bardot features rare unseen photos and details of the actress’s final years in the spotlight. The book, Being Bardot, was released by ACC Art Book and is filled with hundreds of photos and contact sheets from the archives of legendary photographers Douglas Kirkland and Terry O’Neill." - Do You Remember?""It’s a wonderful opportunity to look back at the careers of a number of movie stars, but also understand how these photographers contributed to their image," [author] James Clarke said." - Fox News"New book gives fans a look at never-before-seen photos of Brigitte Bardot." - Yahoo"ACC Art Books and Iconic Images present Being Bardot : Photographed by Douglas Kirkland and Terry O’Neill featuring the work of these two acclaimed photographers with many stunning images taken from their archives to reveal iconic and never-before-seen images of the star." - The Eye of Photography"'Being Bardot' offers up 150 vintage images of the French screen siren." - People.com"A collection of rare and never-before-seen photos show iconic French actress and singer Brigitte Bardot at the height of her fame, including her first meeting with actor Sean Connery." - Daily Mail"Rare photographs of the French actress Brigitte Bardot, from the archives of Douglas Kirkland and Terry O’Neill, are featured in a new book, Being Bardot." - The Times"New collection of rare Bardot photographs captures star at height of fame." - Irish Tatler Business Post"Here, their via-the-lens documentation of arguably French cinema’s most famous face at the height of her fame—candid, playful moments as well as posed shots—have been plucked from the archives and compiled for the delectation of movie and photography buffs." - Robb Report UK"Being Bardot, the new archival photography book from ACC Art Books and Iconic Images, honors the French starlet’s legacy, offering an inside look into her highly-photographed world." - CR Fashion Book"“And God Created Woman” created *the* woman—Brigitte Bardot. The 1956 film made her an instant star and sex symbol for eras to come. Now, a dazzling new coffee-table book collects Douglas Kirkland’s and Terry O’Neill’s photographs of the French femme fatale from behind the scenes of some of her best films. " - Airmail"Brigitte Bardot, behind the scenes." - Airmail Newsletter"Her influence on fashion, art and pop culture can still be felt today." - Travel..Nature..Pure"The most amazing, beautiful book..." - Liz Jones' Diary"A dazzling new coffee-table book collects Douglas Kirkland’s and Terry O’Neill’s photographs of Brigitte Bardot behind the scenes of some of her best films." - Airmail"ACC Art Books's new collection, Being Bardot, cracks open the archives of those two photographers, collecting their famous images of the actress alongside rare and never-before-seen snapshots." - Yahoo "It List""The Being Bardot book brings together rare (and in some cases previously unseen) photographs of Brigitte Bardot taken by Douglas Kirkland and Terry O'Neill." - Vanity Fair France, Italy and Spain"A rare look at the French film star." - Closer Weekly"The ultimate muse..." - The Australian Women's Weekly: ICONS"A new photobook recalls French actress and singer Bridgette Bardot at the height of her career--a huge name in the 1950s and 1960s, who suddenly retired." - Air Magazine"What stands out most is Bardot's liberated persona, her strength of character and je ne sais quoi. A stunning portfolio." - The Lady"Breathtaking shots of a femme fatale". - German IDEAT Magazine"The actress had always raised temperatures, be it on the big screen, through her animal-welfare activism or her outspoken political views." - The Lady Magazine"Douglas Kirkland and Terry O’Neill, legendary celebrity photographers, must have got used to working with movie stars, and it would be natural to assume that the glamour would have worn off; that seeing celebrities as human beings in and out of their work environment would have demystified their subjects. But this doesn’t seem to have been the case with Brigitte Bardot, the subject of a new book, Being Bardot: Photographed by Douglas Kirkland and Terry O’Neill, published by ACC Art Books." - Arts & Collections magazineTable of ContentsIntroduction 4-5 Douglas Kirkland 6-139 Terry O'Neill 140-247 Photographers' Biographies 249
£999.99
Titan Books Ltd Peanuts for Everybody
Book SynopsisThis timeless classic comic strip is beloved by fans of all ages, and continues to find new fans alike.
£5.99
Rocky Nook Product Photography: Lighting, Composition, and
Book SynopsisLearn to master lighting and composition in order to create amazing product shots! Whether you re photographing a bottle of wine or a painting, a pair of shoes or a piece of jewellery, successful product photography first requires a thorough knowledge of light. You need to fully understand how light works angles, reflectance, quantity, quality, shadows, and more as well as how it interacts with the materials, shapes, surfaces, and textures you re photographing. Once you know where to place the light and how to shape it, along with key compositional and photographic techniques, you can create beautiful photographs of any product or object you encounter. Of all the photographic genres, product photography requires the most precision, a consistent workflow, and a deep knowledge of optics. While this may seem daunting, anyone can learn to take great product photographs with photographer Nath-Sakura s Product Photography: Lighting, Composition, and Shooting Techniques. Filled with inspiring and beautiful imagery, this book features a wide variety of products with diverse characteristics that will help you learn to tackle any challenge. Is the material glass, metal, liquid, plastic, or rubber? Is the surface s finish shiny, reflective, dull, matte, or satin? Is the texture smooth, rough, or somewhere in between? Nath-Sakura addresses all of this and more. As opposed to other photo cookbooks out there, this book dives deep into the essential concepts you need to know in order to gain a strong technical background for your work. Plus, alongside the text and final photographs are plentiful diagrams, behind-the-scenes shots, and lighting setups to help you on your journey to mastering product photography. Whether your images are destined for catalogues, magazines, advertising, or fine art applications, Product Photography equips you with what you need to know to create flawless product shots.
£26.40
Prestel Beware of the Woman Artist
Book SynopsisTraversing decades and continents, these fifty gorgeously illustrated profiles celebrate pioneering women who at once fought against and transformed the male-dominated artistic establishment of their time.From mystic and groundbreaking color theorist Hilma af Klimt to the multi-disciplinary storyteller Megan Rooney, this thoughtfully curated and stunningly illustrated collection celebrates the rich tapestry of creativity and perseverance of women artists of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Organized chronologically by year of birth, this book features multi-page spreads that include an introductory text accompanied by dazzling full-color reproductions of each artist's work. Readers will discover the enormous variety of contributions from women of color such as Elizabeth Catlett, Saloua Raouda Choucair, Bertina Lopes, and Faith Ringgold; women from non-western cultures, including Kubra Khademi, Irene Chou, Zarina, Wook-Kyung Choi, and Nairy Bag
£24.00
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Manchester Art Book
Book SynopsisA remarkable collection of artworks that shine a light on the city's grand edifices, quirky nooks, hidden quarters and modern architecture with equal affection and pride.
£15.29
Paris Grafik Selma Lagerlof: The Wonderful Adventures of Nils
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£7.59
Die Gestalten Verlag Prefab and Modular
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£36.00
Oro Editions The Pocket Guide to Perspective: A Step-by-Step
Book SynopsisThis step-by-step Pocket Guide will teach you how to draw stunningly beautiful perspectives, complete with reflections and shadows. The Pocket Guide to Perspective uses a simple, step-by-step method to help readers understand the basic concepts of perspective construction. Readers will learn to build one-point, two-point, and multi-point perspectives as well as reflections and shadows in perspective. This small pocket guide is compact and focused. Whether you’re at your desk or out and about, it is useful reference to bring along for both students and professionals alike.Table of ContentsCopyright Notice 6 Attributions 7 Acknowledgments & Dedication 7 About the Author 7 Introduction 11 Chapter 1 15 How to Draw Perspectives: A Step-by-Step Guide Overview 16 Key Concepts 19 Step-by-Step Sequence 30 Drawing Tips 45 Construction Lines Explained: What Should I Draw First? 49 Chapter 2 How to Draw Shadows in Perspective; a Step-by-Step Guide 55 Chapter 3 How to Draw Reflections in Perspective; a Step-by-Step Guide 59 Chapter 4 Perspective Exercises and Solutions 67 Overview 68 Downloading the Exercises 68 Media Selection and Supplies 69 Perspective Exercise Instructions 71
£999.99
Oro Editions Distillations: Nancy Goldring Drawings and
Book Synopsis Distillations: Nancy Goldring Drawings and Foto-Projections 1971–2021 surveys 50 years of visual and conceptual explorations by artist and writer Nancy Goldring. Material is arranged according to predominating themes throughout her career: Thresholds, Sites, Sets, Perspectives, Dreams and Visions, and Chiaroscuro. The book reveals her unique process, how she devised her technique of melding graphic and photographic material through projection, and tracks its evolution from the sandwiching of black-and-white graphic and photographic images through to the creation of her "foto-projections" and large installation work. Included are interviews with the artist and an introduction by Jarrett Earnest with essays by writers and curators Paolo Barbaro, David Levi Strauss, Michael Taussig, and Ellen Handy.
£22.50
Instituto Monsa de Ediciones Wild Cabins
Book SynopsisToday s cabins are for all-season use, making them the delight of hikers, explorers, and urbanites searching for peace of mind. They are practical, comfortable, and built to withstand the harsh climates in the high mountains or the rugged coast. Some are basic and sparsely fitted shelters; others are unique glamping (glamorous camping) retreats with all the comforts of the home or, better yet, with the amenities of a luxury hotel including hot tub, sauna, and Wi-Fi. Clearly, the idea of escaping to remote locations to reconnect with nature has expanded its experiential boundaries, but traditional cabins prevail as timeless structures that sensibly integrate into their surroundings. Glass and wood take centre stage as the predominant materials used inside and out. Generous fenestration opens interior spaces to the daylight and the views. Sustainable principles and the designs they generate evolve to reflect the use of materials and technology that is inherently linked to a place and t
£15.99
Rizzoli International Publications World at Your Table
Book SynopsisFor her second Rizzoli book, well-known interior designer, consummate hostess, and world traveler Stephanie Stokes presents inspiring tables set with irresistible items accumulated on her far-flung journeys that will help you create imaginative tabletops.Trade Review"There’s nothing as wonderful as getting an unexpected package in the mail… especially if it’s a book, particularly a beautiful design book. The World at Your Table: Inspiring Tabletop Designs, is just that. For those of you who love design, or entertaining or simply love stunning coffee table books this is one to add to your collection. A little armchair travel, a little design inspiration, a little history, each chapter conjures the spirit of a particular place: Palm Beach's tropical lushness, Provence's remarkable charm, Portugal's artisanal refinement, and so much more. By pairing her travel photography with the featured tables, she illustrates how incorporating the treasures collected on one's travels can capture, express, and spark fresh memories at home." —THE ENTERTAINING HOUSE"For her second Rizzoli book, well-known interior designer, consummate hostess, and world traveler Stephanie Stokes presents inspiring tables set with irresistible items accumulated on her far-flung journeys that will help you create imaginative tabletops." —ASPIRE DESIGN AND HOME"Interior designer and consummate hostess Stephanie Stokes reveals all her secrets to setting the most inspiring tables in her second book, The World at Your Table. Stokes discusses the design principles that inform her choices for each of the transporting tablescapes featured and explains why you should include collected treasures in your own creations." —VERANDA"In her new book, The World at Your Table (Rizzoli), Stokes revisits some of the most beautiful tables she’s witnessed around the globe, detailing how to take that international flavor and reinterpret the aesthetic for a transportive table at home." —GALERIE MAGAZINE"In Stephanie Stokes’ new book The World at Your Table: Inspiring Tabletop Designs. Stephanie creates stunning tablescapes using unique items collected from her travels including Japan, Cartagena, Budapest, and London as inspiration. This book is a must-have for anyone who loves to entertain!" — DESIGN CHIC "From a well-known interior designer who knows her way around a tablescape and exotic places, THE WORLD AT YOUR TABLE blooms with tabletop treasures and inspiration to elevate even everyday meals." —HELLO LOVELY STUDIO"The World at Your Table features transporting tablescapes set with evocative, eye-catching, and exotic items this adventurous spirit has gathered over the years."—THEENGLISHROOM.COM
£34.00
Die Gestalten Verlag Pretty Small: Grand Living with Limited Space
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£28.00
Rocky Nook The Complete Guide to Food Photography: How to
Book SynopsisThe must-have guidebook for creating great food photographs! The Complete Guide to Food Photography is a visually stunning, eminently useful, and comprehensive resource for creating fantastic food photographs. In this book, professional food photographer Lauren Short teaches you her entire image-making process, as she covers lighting, composition, styling, storytelling, editing, and processing great food photographs. In the first part of the book, Lauren covers the core concepts, where you ll learn: How to work with both natural and artificial light (as well as modifiers) The tools, guides, and rules of composition for food photography Techniques, tips, and tricks for styling your food so it looks its best How to build a story with the use of backgrounds, props, and other supporting elements Processing, retouching, and compositing techniques to finish your image. Additionally, Lauren explains the why behind her creative decisions. By understanding her decision-making process and walking through her problem solving techniques, you ll become better equipped to make informed creative decisions so you can excel at food photography, no matter what scenarios you encounter. In the second part of the book, Lauren walks you through multiple case studies of complete, start-to-finish shoots so that you can see every aspect of her image making process and understand how it all comes together. Each case study also includes a link to a full video for each shoot so that you can easily follow along. Filled with beautiful imagery as well as behind-the-scenes photos and helpful diagrams, The Complete Guide to Food Photography is a must-have for any food photographer looking to create images that stand out from the crowd.
£26.40
Thames & Hudson Ltd Derek Jarman Protest
Book SynopsisSeán Kissane is a curator at the Irish Museum of Modern Art, Dublin. Karim Rehmani-White is a distinguished publisher and writer.Trade Review'Does a thrillingly exhaustive job of summarising Jarman’s life, career and impact' - World of InteriorsTable of Contents1. Youth • 2. Arcadia • 3. Desertscape • 4. Cinema • 5. Ancient Avebury • 6. Design 7. Super-8 • 8. Angelic Conversations • 9. Caravaggio • 10. Disco • 11. Protest 12. Garden • 13. Timelapse | See over for full list of contributors
£38.40
Hirmer Verlag Agnes Pelton
Book SynopsisThe spiritually inspired pictures of Agnes Pelton (1881–1961) have their roots in the desert of California, a place where the artist settled in 1932 and where she lived until her death. She wrote of her highly symbolic paintings that her pictures were “like little windows”, which opened up a view into the interior, her “message of light to the world”. In the 1920s Agnes Pelton started to explore abstract painting, because this offered her the possibility of translating esoteric topics into pictures as well as interpreting earth and light in a spiritual way. Like her fellow-artist Georgia O’Keeffe, Pelton deliberately turned her back on the art scene of the East Coast. She was celebrated for her abstract compositions: “… it is simply an oasis of beauty for the eye”, was how American Art News eulogised her work. After her death Pelton’s work disappeared from the public focus for a long time; today her important artistic contribution to American modernism is acknowledged once more.
£10.76
Yale University Press Tudor Textiles
Book SynopsisA detailed study of Tudor textiles, highlighting their extravagant beauty and their impact on the royal court, fashion, and taste.Trade Review“The book shines the most when it presents new and exciting research into surviving pieces such as the Bacton Altar Cloth. Non-specialist readers will find the material they encounter very thorough and will leave with a better understanding of the role of textiles in the Tudor courts, and those who are specialists will still find this a useful guide to the major topics in this area of study.”—Sarah A. Bendall, Parergon (Journal of the Australian and New Zealand Association for Medieval and Early Modern Studies)“Altogether there is so much to recommend this book: Eleri Lynn has carved an immensely enjoyable read out of her impressive, holistic survey of the Tudor period and its love affair with textiles.”—Embroidery magazine“If you’re a history lover, an enthusiast for historical textiles, if you are curious about the Tudor period and the royalty and palaces from that era, if you’re into art history—you’ll love this book!”—Mary Corbet, Needle ’n Thread magazine“[F]ull of detail and evidence that may not have been drawn together in a book before.”—HALI magazine“Deftly told [and] nicely illustrated.”—Fisun Güner, Art Quarterly“Dress expert Eleri Lynn’s lavishly illustrated volume Tudor Textiles shines a light on the dazzling beauty and extravagance of court fashion and decor. In raiding the sumptuous Tudor royal wardrobe, Lynn has uncovered some real gems.”—Tracy Borman, BBC History Magazine, “Best Books of 2020”“Eleri Lynn’s sumptuous new book and her careful and wide-ranging research offer the reader a glimpse of this vibrant, colourful world.”—Maria Hayward, Burlington Magazine
£26.12
Orion Publishing Co Ways of Looking at Art: 50 Cards to Shift Your
Book SynopsisCLEVER AND CONTEMPORARY ILLUSTRATIONS - 50 witty illustrations by Baltimore-based illustrator, designer and educator George WylesolTHE PERFECT GIFT - Design-led, high-spec illustrated product for maximum gifting potentialLEARN ABOUT ART, YOUR WAY - These portable cards can be taken with you everywhere and encourage the development of a highly personal approach to artTEXT BY ART EDUCATOR - Accessible ideas for learning about art from practicing art educatorDISCOVER THE SERIES - Collect the series with mindfulness-based Ways of Tuning Your Senses, and wanderlust-whetting Ways of Travelling, also by Laurence KingTransform your relationship to art with 50 illustrated prompts. Rethink how you see - each card offers a different way of looking at anything from graffiti to sculpture, painting to tapestry. Have a fresh encounter with whatever artwork comes your way.
£14.81
Octopus Books Vogue Essentials Lingerie
Book Synopsis''From silk slips to bondage bras and Kate Moss'' barely-there vest top - the evolution of lingerie over 100 years of Vogue''s history is revealed in a stunning new book.'' - Mail Online ''Lingerie is what comes nearest to a woman''s heart and naturally it gives her more real and intimate satisfaction than any other part of her wardrobe.'' - Vogue, 1918Images of lingerie have been showcased in British Vogue since its launch in 1916. They demonstrate more than just changing fashion; they serve as a commentary on ideas of propriety, the progress of female emancipation and technological advancements as well as ever-changing ideals of the female silhouette and concepts of beauty.Divided into categories of Stretch & Go, Pretty Things, Under Control and After Dark, Vogue Essentials: Lingerie explores the evolution of lingerie over the 100 years of Vogue''s history, commenting on changing fashions, influence on popular culture, the psychology of lingerie and its role as a liberator, accompanied by more than 100 images from the British Vogue archive.Part of an irresistible series from Conran Octopus and British Vogue explores the key pieces in a stylish woman''s wardrobe and features photographs from Vogue''s peerless archive of more than a million pictures.
£14.25
Arnoldsche Marcus Co.
Book SynopsisThe New York jewellery firm of Marcus & Co. (18921942) created exceptional examples of Art Nouveau and Art Deco jewellery for an art-loving, wealthy elite. Innovative in their collaboration with contemporary artists, and in their captivating window displays and advertisements, the firm captured the imagination of Gilded Age families such as the Rockefellers. This volume chronicles their story, from the founder's apprenticeship in Dresden to the firm's grand premises on Fifth Avenue neighbouring Tiffany and Cartier. The triumphs and tragedies of three generations of Marcus jewellers, both artistic and entrepreneurial, are presented here together with exquisite jewellery and archival design drawings spanning 50 years.
£48.60
Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Story of Painting
Book SynopsisAn original and breathtakingly beautiful perspective on how art developed through the ages, this book reveals how new materials and techniques inspired artists to create their greatest works.The Story of Painting will completely transform your understanding and enjoyment of art. Covering a comprehensive array of topics, from the first pigments and frescos to linear perspective in Renaissance paintings, the influence of photography, Impressionism, and the birth of modern art, it follows each step in the evolution of painting over the last 25,000 years, from the first cave paintings to the abstract works of the last 100 years. Packed with lavish colour reproductions of paintings and photographs of artists at work and the materials they used, it delves into the key paintings from each period to analyse the techniques and secrets of the great masters in detail.Immerse yourself in the pages of this stunning book and find yourself dazzled by new colours; marv
£22.50
Taschen GmbH Barbra Streisand. Steve Schapiro Lawrence
Book SynopsisIn 1970 Barbra Streisand published a story in Life magazine titled Who Am I Anyway? It was the very question two leading photojournalists of the daySteve Schapiro and Lawrence Schillerwere also asking as they photographed her during her first five years in Hollywood, working to get beneath the veneer and capture the real Barbra. Brimming with photographs, stories, and behind-the-scenes shots from Schapiro and Schiller, and previously available as a limited edition, this is a must-have collection for any Streisand fan. All the best movies of Streisand's first Hollywood decade are here: Funny Girl, On a Clear Day You Can See Forever, The Way We Were, The Owl and the Pussycat, Up the Sandbox, Funny Lady, and A Star Is Born. So too are her loves, directors, confidants, and costars: Elliott Gould, William Wyler, Sydney Pollack, Vinc
£34.98
Unicorn Publishing Group Allen Jones Moves
Book SynopsisAllen Jones has created some of the most powerful and provocative images of the past half century. His Pop Art paintings are icons of Swinging London, while his controversial Furniture sculptures helped set the dystopian mood of the 1970s, the era of A Clockwork Orange and Punk, on which he exerted a crucial influence. Yet Jones's art hasn't stood still. From early shaped canvases to current experiments with virtual reality and AI, Jones's career has developed through a succession of formal innovations moves as he calls them which are the subject of this ground breaking publication. Lavishly illustrated with many little-seen images, the book examines Jones's personal iconography, and not least his contested approach to the female form in greater depth than any previous study. Far from uncritically reflecting the male gaze, as some have claimed, Jones's art has been preoccupied with themes of gender convergence and interchangeability from the outset. Allen Jones Moves takes us inside the artist's thinking at the key junctures of his career, highlighting the intellectual curiosity that has powered a life of constant, intense creative activity.
£31.50
Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed Patterns of India
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£21.25
The Crowood Press Ltd Making Victorian Costumes for Men
Book SynopsisDuring Queen Victoria's long reign there were constant, often subtle, changes to men's clothing in the large, diverse and growing population. This practical book guides you through the male fashions of the time and includes eighteen garments typical of the era. Each project is carefully grounded in historical research, while traditional tailoring techniques are simplified for the modern costume maker. It is an essential handbook that describes fabrics and tools for pattern drafting, tailoring and costume construction, and explains how to get the best results from each. It covers a wide variety of gentleman's attire adaptable for different occupations and social status, including assorted shirts, trousers, breeches, a tailcoat, a jacket, a frockcoat and several waistcoats. There is a full set of patterns for each outfit, along with clear, full colour construction photographs and finally, the author suggests how outfits can be adapted to fit different sizes and characters, and gives practical insights into the making process.Trade ReviewDevilly's historical and practical knowledge is immense, and she demonstrates a respect for historical interpretation, whilst engaging with modern practices and time-saving tips. The attention to detail is impressive. Significantly, she shows an understanding of the industry's requirements absent from other publications, gives thorough and clear guidance and is dedicated to the high-level production of a wide variety of garments. In Making Victorian Costumes for Men, Devilly has succeeded in translating her haptic understanding of the craft into an informative, manageable and enrapturing guide. -- Liz Garland, University of Huddersfield * Studies in Costume and Performance Vol 5, Number 2 *This book provides a clear and detailed look at the construction of the 18 garments as well as helps place them in the wider context of the history of menswear in the Victorian era. This is a wonderful book to add to any person's library who is interested in either recreating these historical garments as a production or personal costume or who is interested in the practical application side of research. -- Grace Cochran Keenan * The Journal of Dress History Vol 5 Issue 2 *
£22.50
Manchester University Press Painting Her Pleasure
Book SynopsisPainters Marie Vassilieff, Émilie Charmy and Suzanne Valadon explored sexuality and questioned gender identity. Working in early twentieth-century Paris, these women contravened social mores, challenged traditional and avant-garde artistic practices and partook in the making of the modern nude. -- .
£23.75
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Hitler's Heavy Tiger Tank Battalions 1942-1945:
Book SynopsisWith rare, often unpublished photographs and full captions Hitler's Heavy Tank Battalions provides a superb record of the Wehrmacht's Schwere Panzerableilung on operations between 1942 and 1945. In addition to the Tiger I and successor Tiger II heavy tanks, these battalions were equipped with Pz.Kpfw III's, Flakpanzer IV, Sd. Kfz 7/1 self-propelled anti-aircraft guns, Sd.Kfz 9 and 10 halftracks, Sd.Kfz 2 and Kettenkrad gun tractors. The Tigers required substantial maintenance and the Berge Panther armoured recovery vehicle played a key role. Heavy tank battalions saw action on the Eastern Front, in Italy and North West Europe before being pushed back to Berlin for the final defensive battles and there are graphic photographs and descriptions of vehicles on operations in all these theatres. While feared by the Allies in the early years, these units suffered increasing attrition from anti-tank artillery, ground attack aircraft and mechanical issues. Modellers and equipment buffs in particular will find this latest Images of War book extremely useful and fascinating.
£13.49
Search Press Ltd The Botanical Shoes
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£21.25
Dover Publications Inc. Oil Painting Techniques and Materials Dover Art
Book SynopsisStimulating, informative guide by noted teacher covers painting technique, painting from life, materials paints, varnishes, oils and mediums, grounds, etc. a painter''s training, more. Speed also provides expert analysis of works by Velasquez, Reynolds, Gainsborough, Hals, Rembrandt, and others. 64 photos. 5 line drawings.
£16.64
Thames & Hudson Ltd William Klein Photofile
Book SynopsisThe latest addition to Thames & Hudson's acclaimed Photofile' series surveys William Klein, best known for The Americans and New York.
£11.69
Lock Books Overclocked An Archive of Graphics Card Box Art
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£19.00
Laurence King Publishing Sign Painting: A practical guide to tools,
Book SynopsisThis book introduces the fundamentals of sign painting, allowing readers to learn about the tools, materials and techniques needed to create painted signs. All the basics are covered, from choosing and using brushes, paints, mahl sticks, dippers and pencils, to how to prepare and finish surfaces, transfer designs, mix paint and work with the brush. A gallery section of original alphabets, created for the book by sign painters around the world, provides visual inspiration and demonstrates a wide variety of styles and approaches.
£24.00
BIS Publishers B.V. Design Leadership Chronicles
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£17.99
Dark Horse Comics,U.S. Stranger Things: The Bully (graphic Novel)
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£11.69
Taschen GmbH Raphael. The Complete Works. Paintings, Frescoes,
Book SynopsisRaphael (1483–1520) is considered the most important artist of the Italian High Renaissance alongside Michelangelo and Leonardo. In his short lifetime he created around one hundred paintings and numerous frescoes, including nine fresco cycles, on an unsurpassed variety of themes – from sensual female beauties, antique myths and portraits of wealthy Romans and church dignitaries to history cycles and biblical scenes. He produced altarpieces, as well as designing tapestries for the Sistine Chapel and directing the construction of St Peter’s Basilica. His Sistine Madonna is one of the most frequently reproduced religious paintings of all time. Raphael was a tireless learner, for whom there could be no standing still, no repetition of tried and tested solutions, but only the constant forward thrust of an inexhaustible imagination. He transformed his central theme, the visionary experience of divine grace, into visible pictorial reality. It was his mature work in Rome, and above all the frescoes in the Vatican Palace, that secured him his place in art history. Admired even during his own lifetime as the most modern artist of his day, Raphael’s mastery would pave the way for Mannerism and the Baroque era. This XXL edition is the most comprehensive work published on Raphael. The volume encompasses in total 112 paintings and all the frescoes, architectural projects and tapestries in many new photographs and numerous details, as well as the most extensive catalogue raisonné of the artist’s oeuvre. A team of Raphael experts introduces the reader also to the fascinating interplay of art and power in the High Renaissance.Trade Review“The search for powerful expressiveness is virtually unmatched in Raphael’s work.” * The New York Times *
£135.00
HarperCollins Publishers Silk
Book SynopsisThere is not just one story of silk.In silk is science, history and mythology.In silk is the future.Aarathi Prasad's Silk is a gorgeous new history weaving together the story of a unique material that has fascinated the world for millennia.Through the scientists who have studied silk, and the biology of the animals from which it has been drawn, Prasad explores the global history, natural history, and future of a unique material that has fascinated the world for millennia.For silk, prized for its lightness, luminosity, and beauty is also one of the strongest biological materials ever known. More than a century ago, it was used to make the first bulletproof vest, and yet science has barely even begun to tap its potential. As the technologies it has inspired from sutures to pharmaceuticals, replacement body parts to holograms continue to be developed in laboratories around the world, they are now also beginning to offer a desperately needed, sustainable alternative to the plastics chokiTrade Review‘A tour of the anecdotal, the industrial and the gruesome . . . Readers coming to this globetrotting and species-leaping volume expecting vignette after genteel vignette of 5,000-odd years of Chinese silk manufacture are in for a nasty shock. Here be spiders, and not just spiders, but metre-long Mediterranean clams, and countless moth species spinning their silks everywhere from Singapore to Suriname’ Financial Times ‘The global scope of Prasad’s book draws out its most compelling material links’ Daily Telegraph, four-star review ‘Prasad is such an infectious and knowledgeable enthusiast that it is hard not to be swept away by her enticing facts’ Literary Review 'Both scientific and poetic, this remarkable book shows how the great tides of history are shaped through human encounters with the intricate variety of the non-human world'David Wengrow, co-author of the international bestseller The Dawn of Everything ‘Fascinating . . . Prasad cross-crosses centuries and cultures to tell of the intrepid explorers, botanists, scientists and entrepreneurs who were determined to unravel the secrets of silk production. Her book captures their persistence and her own in the search for the little-told but revelatory stories of human curiosity and ingenuity’ Clare Hunter, author of Threads of Life 'A wonder of a narrative. Like the transformation of caterpillar to moth that she explores so beautifully, this is a network of threads that spin around the world and tell a story of science, of history, of humanity itself' Kate Strasdin author of The Dress Diary of Mrs Anne Sykes ‘An incredible read. Deeply researched, dazzling’ Seirian Sumner, author of Endless Forms ‘Prasad weaves her strands of science, history and culture to create a rich narrative tapestry that's as sumptuous as the material itself. Full of fascinating detail’Gaia Vince, author of Nomad Century
£18.70
HarperCollins Publishers Cattitude
Book SynopsisA hilarious, colourful collection of straight-talking, no-nonsense advice from very sassy cats--
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Britains Landmarks and Landscapes
Book SynopsisDiscover the history, legends and folklore of Britain's most intriguing landmarksThis beautifully illustrated book reveals the secrets and stories of fifty icons of Britain's landscape.Some are natural wonders, such as Cheddar Gorge, Sherwood Forest and the white cliffs of Dover. Others were made by our distant ancestors: the standing stones of Avebury and Calanais, the Uffington White Horse, the burial mounds of Sutton Hoo.Discover how they came to be, the legends and traditions that surround them, and how they have inspired famous writers and poets. Reconnect with our ancient landscape with this fascinating and surprising guide..
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers The World of Minecraft
Book SynopsisUncover the history of one of the most influential video games of all time in The World of Minecraft. Explore how the critically acclaimed game evolved from a one-person project in 2009 to the global gaming phenomenon it is today.The World of Minecraft is the definitive account of the game's history, combining exclusive interviews from the Mojang studio and recollections from long-standing members of the gaming community. Read the stories behind the growth of community-defining servers like Hypixel, mods like Feed The Beast, and YouTube channels like The Yogscast, plus a personal account from Lydia Winters on the creation of Alex, the impact of Minecraft charity Block by Block, the origin of the phantom, and many more insights.This must-have collector's item includes a foreword and afterword from chief creative officer Jens Jeb Bergensten and vanilla Minecraft game director Agnes Larsson, plus original concept art, beautifully detailed renders, and previously unseen archive materials that illustrate how the game has developed over its first fifteen years. Journey back into past eras of the game and look to the future in this comprehensive chronicle of Minecraft's story.
£28.00
HarperCollins Publishers Professor Calculus Sciences Forgotten Genius
Book SynopsisCelebrating the 80th Anniversary of his first appearance in the TinTin classic Red Rackham's Treasure, this book provides an in-depth look at the inventions and discoveries of Professor Calculus and the real-life innovations and people that inspired one of Hergé's most popular characters.A comprehensive, funny tribute to Professor Calculus, one of the most endearing scientific geniuses in children's literature.Learn all about the absent-minded professor who first appeared 80 years ago in Hergé's 12th Tintin book, Red Rackham's Treasure in 1943. Professor Calculus is universally loved by Tintin fans across the globe.The Adventures of Tintin continue to charm since they first found their way into publication, and more than 230 million copies have been sold, proving that comic books have the same power to entertain children and adults in the 21st century as they did in the early 20th.Hergé (Georges Remi) was born in Brussels in 1907. Over the course of 54 years he completed over 20 titlesTrade ReviewTintin shows young readers that the world in all its complexity is theirs to bestride. (The Wall Street Journal) I became enthralled with the way Hergé told his stories. Grand, epic, global adventures about a young reporter who goes all around the world looking for stories to tell. (Steven Spielberg, 'The Adventures of Spielberg: An Interview', The New York Times, 2011) Top 100 Children’s Book – Time Out (2022) Terrific world-straddling adventures. (Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Ten Essential Children’s Books, Books for Keeps, 2020) The Red Sea Sharks was named one of Young Bond author Charlie Higson’s favourite books in The Daily Express: “Tintin was a huge inspiration being a young person in an adult world.” (2015) Explorers of the Moon was named one of comedian Milton Jones’ favourite books in The Daily Express (2018) Explorers of the Moon was named one of screenwriter and best-selling crime novelist Peter May’s favourite books in The Daily Express: “A childhood favourite…it encouraged me to create my own cartoon series.” (2016) The Calculus Affair was named one of author and foreign correspondent Christian Jennings’ favourite books in The Week (2017)
£13.49
Vintage Publishing Scribble Scribble Scribble
Book SynopsisPassionate, provocative, entertaining and informative, Scribble, Scribble, Scribble ranges far and wide: from cookery and family to Barack Obama, from preaching and Shakespeare to Victorian sages, from Charlotte Rampling and Hurricane Katrina to ''The Fate of Eloquence in the Age of The Osbournes''.Trade ReviewThe most stimulating and surprising writing here is on cooking and eating... Diverting personal history * Daily Telegraph *Wilfully miscellaneous but addictively readable volume... He is clever, versatile and extremely likeable -- John Sutherland * Financial Times *This sparkling, effervescent collection bridges the gap between scholarly and popular writing... It is excellent holiday reading: dip into this between the sea and the bar and you will find a subtle and amusing companion -- Richard Ormrod * The Spectator *Entrancing... A bedside book of rich insights... Enjoy -- Peter Preston * The Observer *His eloquence is on magnificent display in this new book: a delightful collection of journalistic essays... The length of his book, overflowing with purple prose (though very rarely at the cost of substance), demonstrates that, often, Schama does not know when to stop. But in this case, maybe that is not such a bad thing -- James Grant * The Independent on Sunday *
£15.29
Vintage Publishing The Button Box
Book SynopsisTracing the story of women at home and in work, from the jet buttons of Victorian mourning, to the short skirts of the 1960s, taking in suffragettes, bachelor girls, little dressmakers, Biba and the hankering for vintage, this book lifts the lid on women's lives and their clothes.Trade ReviewA charming work of social history * Bookseller *Knight explores her own family’s history and, in parallel, the intimate history of women in the 20th century… The politics of being a modern woman are revealed through changing fashions… In Knight’s hands, buttons – the humblest of everyday objects – become portals into the past, charting our progress along that road. -- Lucy Moore * Literary Review *Charming book… Knight’s brilliant notion is to use the button box she inherited from her grandmother as a way of delving into the fabric, literal and metaphorical, of the women who wore them… A patchwork of memory, anecdote and deft quotation. -- Daisy Goodwin * The Sunday Times *Inspired by her own shimmering box of toggles, clasps and buckles, Knight takes us on an ingenious tour of domestic and social history over the last century… From this core of very personal material, Knight writes more generally of ordinary women’s lives and changing prospects over three generations, of clothes as self-expression, as defiance, as entertainment, as evidence of frugality and frivolity all rolled into one. -- Claire Harman * Guardian *The drama of women’s lives from the 19th to the mid-20th century was hidden in plain sight among the brightly coloured buttons that rattled so enticingly in [Knight’s] grandmother’s Quality Street tin… Fascinating social history. -- Jane Shilling * Daily Mail *
£999.99
Penguin Books Ltd Leonardo Da Vinci
Book SynopsisCharles Nicholl's previous publications include The Reckoning: The Murder of Christopher Marlowe (winner of the James Tait Black Prize for Biography), Somebody Else: Arthur Rimbaud in Africa (Winner of the Hawthornden Prize), The Fruit Palace and The Creature in the Map.
£999.99
Penguin Books Ltd The Lamp of Memory
Book SynopsisJohn Ruskin overturned Victorian society's ideas about art and architecture, arguing that ancient buildings must be conserved for their deep, mystical links with the past and that creative design is essential not for financial gain, but to communicate eternal human truths. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.
£7.59
Penguin Books Ltd Reality Hunger
Book SynopsisReality Hunger questions every assumption we ever made about art, the novel, journalism, poetry, film, TV, rap, stand-up, graffiti, sampling, plagiarism, writing, and reading. In seeking to tear up the old culture in search of something new and more authentic, it is the most vital book of the new century.Trade ReviewHighly persuasive. I can't stop recommending it * The Times *The most provocative, brain-rewiring book of 2010. It's a book that feels at least five years ahead of its time and teaches you how to read it as you go * GQ *Bold, entertaining, contentious. Essential reading for readers and writers * Guardian *Weird, exciting, incendiary * Dazed and Confused *
£13.49
Penguin Books Ltd The Andy Warhol Diaries
Book SynopsisNOW A MAJOR NETFLIX SERIES''His last great work of art'' Nicholas Lezard, Guardian''Cruel, sexy, and sometimes heartbreaking ... Warhol is no neutral observer, but a character in his own right'' Newsweek Andy Warhol kept these diaries faithfully from November 1976 right up to his final week, in February 1987. Written at the height of his fame and success, Warhol records the fun of an Academy Awards party, nights out at Studio 54, trips between London, Paris and New York, and surprisingly even the money he spent each day, down to the cent. With appearances from and references to everyone who was anyone, from Jim Morrison, Martina Navratilova and Calvin Klein to Shirley Bassey, Estee Lauder and Muhammad Ali, these diaries are the most glamorous, witty and revealing writings of the twentieth century.Edited with an Introduction by Pat HackettTrade ReviewCruel, sexy, and sometimes heartbreaking ... Warhol is no neutral observer, but a character in his own right * Newsweek *A guilty pleasure, famed for their celebrity anecdotes, their triviality, their lack of engagement...The 90s bestseller that no one admitted having read...In his diaries, as in much else, Warhol was way ahead of the game. -- Nicola Barr * The Observer *Diaries are his last great work of art, and no less valuable for having been created with even less visible conscious intent than anything else he produced....There's something about them that makes you strongly suspect that editor Pat Hackett has done a very thorough and sympathetic job...There is much to surprise, though...Warhol was a more amusing person, and a more human one, than the mask and blond fright-wig might have let on. The deadpan are by no means immune to human feeling, after all. -- Nicholas Lezard * The Guardian *
£15.29
