Art & Photography Books

Book SynopsisWhether you prefer the term retro, vintage or “old skool” there’s an undeniable truth to the familiar quote: “What’s old is new again.” This is increasingly obvious among next-generation photographers who are already reacting to the established digital norm and actively seeking out something more soulful and personal than the pixel-pushing, quick-fix of the digital age. And that something is film. Yet this is a generation that has never experienced film photography. They have not felt the unique combination of fear and excitement at taking a once-in-a-lifetime shot and not knowing if it’s perfect; nor have they waited with bated breath to see if their labours are good, bad or indifferent. And they certainly won’t have experienced the “happy accidents” associated with badly loaded film, light leaks, collapsed shutters or any of the other “defects” that can transform an average shot into a one-of-a-kind photograph. 'Mastering Film Photography' is a fast-track guide to shooting emulsion in the digital age. After a crash course in how film works and how to choose the ideal camera to use it with, readers will learn how to overcome the challenges of getting the exposure right when there’s no instant feedback; how to use flash systems in the pre-TTL era; and the importance of filters before Instagram; as well as exploring the creative world of lensless photography. With profiles of leading film practitioners along the way, the book is rounded off with a guide to the traditional, digital and hybrid processing options that will enable you to make the most of your negatives and slides.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Combining meticulous scholarship and intellectual heft with an engaging, approachable style is one of the most difficult writing tasks there is, but Davidson makes it seem effortless, using the life, the letters and the novels of Austen as an entry point into her exploration of clothing, its modes of production, its aesthetics, and its social meaning.”—Kerryn Goldsworthy, Sydney Morning Herald“Dress in the Age of Jane Austen is an exemplary model of how to read historical dress—the objects themselves and their presentation in text and images—that was well worth the wait.”—Michele Majer, Costume“[The author] gives fascinating insights into Austen’s appearance and also her attitudes to fashion.”—Matthew Westwood, The Australian“What Davidson generously presents her reader with . . . is a systemic primer of Regency fashion, using Austen’s works and her context as a starting-off point and as the object that the analysis explicates.”—Denise Baxter, Journal of Modern History“Davidson treats historical garments as material objects open to interpretation, helping scholars and fans alike add to the traditional Austen archive by turning textile to text.”—Elyse Martin, Perspectives on History“In a remarkable new book, the textile historian Hilary Davidson uses Austen’s writing as a lens through which to explore the evolving fashions of the Regency period at every level of society. Glorious full-colour illustrations of costumes ranging from linen bodices to silk pantaloons are stitched together with contextual observations to create a comprehensive portrait of late-18th-century life.”—Town & Country UK“Dress in the Age of Jane Austen gives us a detailed and comprehensive analysis of Regency fashion and is to be much welcomed as a single volume survey. . . . The book is beautifully illustrated with thoughtfully chosen, and often unusual or unfamiliar images. . . . For dress historians this book sets a scholarly and inspiring example, which is bound to remain a standard work of reference for this period.”—Penelope Byrd, Journal of Dress HistoryCHOICE Outstanding Academic Title, 2020

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Book SynopsisOne of the most recognizable artists of his era, Amedeo Modigliani is also perhaps one of the least understood. In this thorough, yet refreshingly concise volume, Werner Schmalenbach examines Modigliani's oeuvre, offering a chronological tour of every aspect of Modigliani's career. The informative commentary is complemented by numerous splendid reproductions, many of them full-page color illustrations. The result is an intimate portrait of a life devoted to art and an essential reference for any art lover.

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThe book is beautifully presented, with plenty of clear images, striking plant portraits and practical advice. -- Jane Stroud, Leisure Painter * Leisure Painter *

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Book SynopsisIn 2018 the National Portrait Gallery, the National Gallery and the Royal Academy of Arts will host major exhibitions of the work of Tacita Dean. Each will provide a different encounter with her art. This book brings together new and existing works from all three exhibitions - LANDSCAPE, PORTRAIT, STILL LIFE - with texts offering a unique insight into Dean's work by leading writers including Alexandra Harris, Alan Hollinghurst and Ali Smith. Published at a particularly prolific period for Dean, this book provides a new and authoritative view of a hugely influential artist who has been at the forefront of British art for over twenty years. The volume is published with three different covers.

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Book SynopsisWildly original, highly accomplished: an exceptionally well illustrated, designed and produced overview of Tim Walker’s career.Trade Review'A book for anyone who has a sense of wonder and a belief that to be dazzled is to be enhanced' - Sunday Times'Truly magical and otherworldly … a fascinating insight into [Tim Walker’s] creative process' - British Journal of Photography'Gorgeous' - Financial Times'Extravagant in scale and ambition and instantly recognizable for their eye-opening originality, Walker’s photographs dazzle with life, colour and humour' - Wall Street Journal'A must for every fashionista' - Mail on Sunday'Poetry in motion' - iD'Flamboyant, humorous and surrealist' - Evening Standard

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Book SynopsisIn the tradition of Paris Street' Style, Tokyo Street Style showcases the renowned style of an urban fashion mecca through hundreds of vibrant street-style photographs and interviews with Tokyo's top tastemakers.Trade Review“Joining a list that includes books on Paris (2013) and Brooklyn (2015), this title tracks Tokyo fashion by neighborhood and decade, from the 1960s to today, and showcases the influence of its models, photographers, designers, and shops in other arenas, such as food.” Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisWelcome to your watercolor happy place! The world of Danielle Donaldson is as wondrous as a jar full of fireflies. Her whimsical illustrations are known for their offbeat color combinations, artful arrangements and endearing quirkiness.

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Book SynopsisA curated list of more than 250 must-see destinations organized geographically from Maine to FloridaTrade Review"For daydreamers and explorers alike, Phaidon's new design-led travel guide to the USA's East Coast is the perfect companion... Road trips are as American as apple pie, diners and, it seems, émigré Mid-Century Modern architects... [A] beautifully curated guide... Provides an insight into the movement's iconic buildings as well as hidden gems along the way. Whether you decide to read it and daydream or book a trip and explore in person is up to you."—BrummellMagazine.co.uk"The great American road trip is a rite of passage glorified by numerous literary icons, filmmakers and photographers alike, but in Phaidon's new tome, Mid-Century Modern Architecture Travel Guide: East Coast USA, writer Sam Lubell and photographer Darren Bradley challenge the reader to uncover the east coast's rich architectural stories on a route less travelled."—AnOthermag.com"A field guide to modern architecture."—Albany Times-Union Tribune"Provides an introduction to the revelatory and inspiring charm of the East Coast's Mid-Century Modern masterpieces."—ArchDaily"Pure joy for architecture and design lovers... with enticing photographs illustrating an incredible adventure... This book is a feast to the eyes. The lovely images of the constructions put me right in the mood to think about a design-led trip. It has a lot of information from each building that makes you never stop turning the pages. Even after putting the book down, I found myself picking it up to check out more details about the places listed in this fantastic guide."—HotAndChilli.com"A compact book through which readers can explore the history behind each Modernist structure – and perhaps find a bit of inspiration to see the sights themselves."—Culture Trip"A great gift for any architect with wanderlust or a Mid-century fascination."—Metropolis Online"An indispensable companion for travels up or down I-95, and an ideal pendant to the authors' 2016 West Coast guide, this beautifully photographed book gets away from the usual subjects and introduces you to the modernism of New Hampshire, the commercial architecture of Harlem, and sublime beauties in Sarasota."—Curbed"These themed travel guides cater to travel and architecture lovers everywhere."—PeterGreenberg.com"The handsome design, new color photography, and informative text make it a pleasant journey."—Architectural Record Online

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Book SynopsisFor artists looking to grow beyond the studio, En Plein Air: Watercolor is the definitive resource for experiencing the rewards and invigoration of watercolor painting on location.En Plein Air: Watercolor introduces beginning artists and fine-art enthusiasts to the core concepts of painting on location. This guide will have you fully prepared for a day of painting outdoors. Inside, you'll find: A comprehensive list of what to pack to maximize your time How to choose a subject and interpret it for a composition How to deal with the challenges of shadows and shifting natural light A review of color theory and color mixing Tips and techniques for honing your watercolor skills and developing your artistic voice The collection of step-by-step examples will help you gain new artistic skills as you create unique, dynamic artwork outside the studio. Perfect for artists looking to break outside the norm, En Plein Air: Watercolor is your complete guide to experiencing the unique rewards of painting on location with the invigorating medium of watercolor. Painting outdoors is a rewarding, peaceful experience full of joy, adventure, and persistence. Let the En Plein Air series guide you in your artistic travels as you explore this daring and expressive method of painting, wherever you may be.Also available from the series:En Plein Air: Acrylic and En Plein Air: Light & Color.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Now published in English for the first time, Weill’s fast-paced and punchy account of her gallery’s first 25 years of exhibitions is a who’s who of emerging artists in early-twentieth century Paris, the collectors who bought their work, and how much they paid. . . .She paints a clear portrait of how modern masters like Metzinger and Matisse, alongside lesser known painters like Émilie Charmy, shook up modern art and modern culture even before there was a market for their work." -- Maggie Taft * Booklist *"The overall message of Pow! is one of resistance in the face of an elitist, male-dominated art world." -- Alex Greenberger * ARTnews *"This welcome publication, handily digestible in its trim size, includes a number of useful sections and contextual aids to shepherd the reader through the colourful and subjective reality of Weill’s Paris. . . . Written in French punny slang, and admirably translated by Rodarmor . . . one is reminded that translators have an important, and under-explored, role to play in current art market studies, introducing narratives and historical characters to wider, critical audiences, and thereby enabling an enriched pan-European and trans-Atlantic narrative. . . . What Weill was good at was making history, and Pow! admirably demonstrates how." * Modernist Review *"This is a charming, lovingly produced book that makes it clear that despite the 'aesthetic revolution of eye-catching splendor' that defied the ordinary, the fickleness of art, 'too subject to the whims of speculation,' took years to make a dent in." * Enchanted Prose *“Pow! Right in the Eye! reveals the visionary trajectory of Berthe Weill’s life and work. Incredibly open to taking risks, Weill exhibited many of the twentieth century’s greatest artists while they were still early in their careers. This wonderful book is an urgent protest against forgetting this great gallerist and her journey of endless experimentation.” -- Hans Ulrich Obrist, Serpentine Galleries, London“Berthe Weill changed the course of art history. With her memoir, a fantastically idiosyncratic and idiomatic adventure that is part confession and part invective, she rewrites that hallowed history as a telling corrective that anyone who cares about art, then and now, needs to read. Every twist and turn here reveals far more than simply an in-the-trenches account of the difficulties of presenting the young and new to an indifferent world—it is a stunningly humble self-portrait of the extreme disadvantages faced by an underprivileged Jewish woman confronting the issues of class, anti-Semitism, and sexism, as elegant and sturdy as Picasso’s famous portrait of her." -- Carlo McCormick, critic and curator“Berthe Weill’s compelling memoir is a raucous and often humorous saga of a courageous champion of avant-garde art in Paris during the early twentieth century. The story of the first gallery dedicated to contemporary emerging artists—founded by a woman amidst a market-driven, all male art world—continues to resonate strongly to this day.” -- Paula Cooper, Paula Cooper GalleryTable of ContentsForeword by Julie Saul and Lynn Gumpert Translator’s Note: “Wrestling with Weill” by William Rodarmor Introduction: “The Marvel of Montmartre” by Marianne Le Morvan Pow! Right in the Eye! Thirty Years behind the Scenes of Modern French Painting Appendix A: “Preface: First a Few Words . . .” by Paul Reboux Appendix B: “Avant-propos” by Berthe Weill Appendix C: “Dolikhos’s Beginnings” by Berthe Weill Acknowledgments Chronology Glossary of Names Notes List of Contributors Index

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Book SynopsisAn aspiring young creator learns the fundamentals of visual storytelling from three comic book mentors in this charming, illustrated tale—a graphic novel that teaches you how to turn your stories into comics! Acclaimed illustrator and graphic novelist Mark Crilley returns with a new approach to learning the essential elements of making comics. His easy-to-follow instruction about comic book art, design, and storytelling provides aspiring creators with a one-of-a-kind how-to experience. Develop your own comic – Learn how to create: Two-Panel Sequence Multi-Panel Sequence Character Designs Facial Expressions Dialogue In The Comic Book Lesson, you’ll meet Emily—an enthusiastic young comics fan with a story she needs to tell. On her quest to turn that story into a comic book, Emily meets three helpful mentors who share their knowledge. Trudy, a high school student who works at the local comics shop, teaches Emily how to create expressive characters and how art can convey action and suspense. Madeline, a self-published manga artist, teaches Emily how to use panel composition and layout to visually tell a story and develop a comic from script to sketch to finished pages. Finally, Sophie, a professional graphic novelist, guides Emily through fine-tuning the details of dialogue, sequence, and pacing to lead readers through the story. Page by page, you’ll discover more about the events that drive Emily to create her comic book as her mentors teach her (and you!) about the fundamentals of visual narrative and comic book art. Each lesson builds on the previous one, guiding you through planning and creating your comic, with accompanying exercises you can try for yourself. So, are you ready to start your comic book lesson today?

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Book SynopsisA stunning collection from renowned artist Iain McCaig, now expanded with sixteen pages of bonus content from this expert craftsman and storyteller.'What is Shadowline? It is the place where things meet: light and shadows, hope and despair, good and evil. It is, to me, the most interesting place to hunt for stories.' So begins this stunningly realized and beautifully rendered retrospective showcasing work from master storyteller and artist Iain McCaig. McCaig is best known for his work as a principal designer on the three Star Wars prequels, including the iconic characters Queen Amidala and Darth Maul, as well as his work on many major motion pictures, television, and video games. His touch      can be seen in such acclaimed films as Terminator 2, Hook, Francis Ford Coppola's Dracula, Interview with a Vampire, and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Shadowline presents a stunning portfolio of more than two decades of McCaig's masterful concept designs and storyboards, cover art and illustrations, as well as his private sketchbooks and personal paintings, all woven together within the confines of an engrossing, otherworldly journey to his creative realm: Shadowline.       . ICONIC CHARACTERS: Discover visionary designs for Queen Amidala, Darth Maul, and other beloved characters across film and pop culture PRIVATE SKETCHBOOKS: More than a retrospective of McCaig’s film work, Shadowline contains dozens of images from the artist’s personal archive CREATIVE PROCESS: At the heart of Shadowline is a supernatural story that gives readers insight into the artist’s creative process LEARN TO DRAW: Features instruction in how to draw and make art REVISED AND EXPANDED: Includes bonus content featuring pieces from McCaig’s work on Guardians of the Galaxy, The Avengers, and more.

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Book SynopsisHop into a warp pipe and prepare your plunger for the definitive Mario-pedia! spanning every title since the original Bros.

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Book SynopsisPresents an in-depth primer on the tools and techniques used by top sequential artists to create comic books, graphic novels and other sequential art forms. This book uses detailed instruction and step-by-step examples to teach key artistic methods like sketching, thumbnailing, reference gathering and using production/digital design methods.Table of Contents1. Anyone Can Draw The Two D’s: Desire and Discipline Necessary Materials Exercise: Drawing Objects from Memory 2. Learning to See Drawing Straight Lines Exercise: Freehand Drawing Seeing Forms Contour Drawings Exercise: Defining Volume through Line Drawing Multiple Objects 3. Perspective Basics How to Divide a Square Creating Symmetrical Curves within Two Squares The Cube Method Perspective Drawing Placing Objects 4. The Figure Gesture Drawing Foreshortening Exercise: Drawing Figures from Memory Drawing Multiple Figures 5. Visual Problem Solving Thumbnail Drawings Exercise: Composing Thumbnails Using Photo Reference Visual Research Using Photoshop with Photographic Reference Creating Blue Line Pages to Ink 6. Inking Inking Tools Pen Inking Techniques Exercise: Inking with a Pen Nib Brush Inking Techniques Exercise: Inking with a Brush 7. Advanced Inking Techniques Using Unconventional Materials to Create Unique Textures Masking an Illustration X-Acto Knives and Straight Razors Sponges, Toothbrushes, and Other Alternative Inking Tools Black-and-White Design 8. Software Applications in Comic Book Art Creating a Grid in Photoshop Using the Perspective Tool in Manga Studio Using Manga Studio to Apply Screentone Patterns Conclusion Credits Index

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Book SynopsisDogs is Tim Flach's follow-up to the successful Equus, applying the same wildly creative vision he first gave to horses, to dogs.

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Book SynopsisA celebration of artworks featuring books and readers from throughout history, for the delight of art lovers and bibliophilesTrade Review"As every book tells a story, every book in art is part of an intriguing, engaging, and relatable image. In Reading Art: Art for Book Lovers, David Trigg looks into how books in art are used as symbols and subjects in their own right. He considers pieces from museums all over the world in a "homage to both the written word and to its pivotal role in the visual world". One for both art geeks and bookworms."—CreativeBloq.com"Gathers together in one place the paintings and artworks through history that capture books as a thing of beauty. Reading Art: Art for Book Lovers, written by David Trigg, will have you putting down your latest page turner to gawp at the stunning ways different artists have captured the act of getting lost in a good book... The book also features an essay, exploring the inspirations for the project - including the idea of books as political and dangerous objects, often censored by oppressive regimes."—Evening Standard online"This book is perfect."—Rachel Cooke"An enchanting compendium of artworks that celebrate books and reading through 2,000 years of art history... An inspiring homage to the written word... Stunning survey."—Bookanista.com"An insightful and original survey... This book is a dazzling kaleidoscope that reveals the meeting points of image and written word."—The Lady"This imaginative approach to art history and how images tell a story is accessible to both scholars and lay readers."—Library Journal"A compendium of artworks that celebrate books and reading makes our very meta book of the week. Featuring almost 300 artworks from 2,000 years of art history, Reading Art investigates both the prevalence of books in art, as well as their the wider importance to creative thinking. A book about books, readers. The rip in the space-time continuum is truly upon us."—i-D.vice.com"Celebrates the cultural significance of the written word... It reveals the surprising connections between works of different eras... [Reading Art] illustrates just how visual artists have portrayed the political, social and emotional importance of literary texts."—The Arts Society"Books and paintings are natural bedfellows: both can contain worlds in their surfaces. This compendium of 250 images explores how books have been used symbolically and decoratively."—Art Student"Celebrates the cultural significance of the written word, across 2,000 years of history... Reveals the surprising connections between works of different eras."—Arts Society Journal"A book filled with art for book lovers – that's our kind of book... This enchanting compendium celebrates art and reading throughout 2,000 years of art history. And this gorgeous hardback book is a work of art in itself."—OhComely.co.uk"—"[David Trigg has] curated a collection of some of the very best examples, a perfect coffee table book for bibliophiles..."—BBC Radio 4"—"Demonstrates, there is a certain intimacy, tactility and creativity to this analogue medium of flipping through pages and exploring libraries and bookstores that the browse-friendly digital world is unable to offer."—Canvas (Dubai, United Arab Emirates)"What do these painted tomes signify? Anything, it would seem, from religious proclivities through social ambitions to feminist credentials. You may be surprised how often books crop up."—The Times, Saturday Review

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Book SynopsisThe Florentine painter Botticelli personifies the Golden Age of the early Renaissance. Best known for The Birth of Venus and Primavera, Botticelli painted with an expressive poeticism that eschewed formal realism. He used line and colour to gorgeous effect, creating some of the most beloved and familiar images of all time. Overflowing with impeccably reproduced images, this book offers full-page spreads of masterpieces as well as highlights of smaller details-allowing the viewer to appreciate every aspect of the artist's technique and oeuvre. Chronologically arranged, the book covers important biographical and historic events that reflect the latest scholarship. Additional information includes a list of works, timeline and suggestions for further reading.

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Book SynopsisWhen Stevie Smith died in 1971 she was one of the twentieth-century''s most popular poets; many of her poems have been widely anthologised, and ''Not Waving but Drowning'' remains one of the nation''s favourite poems to this day.Satirical, mischievous, teasing, disarming, her characteristically lightning-fast changes in tone take readers from comedy to tragedy and back again, while her line drawings are by turns unsettling and beguiling. In this edition of her work, Smith scholar Will May collects together the illustrations and poems from her original published volumes for the first time, recording fascinating details about their provenance, and describing the various versions Smith presented both on stage and page. Including over 500 works from Smith''s 35-year career, The Collected Poems and Drawings of Stevie Smith is the essential edition of modern poetry''s most distinctive voice.Nobody heard him, the dead man,But still he lay moaning:I was muc

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Book SynopsisAndy Warhol–Top of the Pops, devout Catholic, silver-wig wearer and now the star of Where’s Warhol? Spot Warhol in the corridors of the Bauhaus or the Sistine Chapel as he and his famous friends pop up in 12 spectacles of art history. Expand your art horizons and indulge in some celebrity spotting: all ages will enjoy this original take on a classic format.

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Book SynopsisThe plans are drawn up, a site is chosen, foundations are dug: a building comes into being with the expectation that it will stay put and stay for ever. But a building is a capricious thing: it is inhabited and changed, and its existence is a tale of constant and curious transformation. In this radical reimagining of architectural history, Edward Hollis tells the stories of thirteen buildings, beginning with the 'once upon a time' when they first appeared, through the years of appropriation, ruin and renovation, and ending with a temporary 'ever after'. In spell-binding prose, Hollis follows his buildings through time and space to reveal the hidden histories of the Parthenon and the Alhambra, Gloucester Cathedral and Haghia Sofia, Sans Souci and Notre Dame de Paris, Malatesta's Tempio and Loreto, and explores landmarks of our own time, from Hulme's legendary crescents to the Berlin Wall and the fibre-glass theme parks of Las Vegas.Trade ReviewHollis is magical on the layers of myth and history in the classical world - this is an engaging, erudite and readable book -- Edwin Heathcote * Financial Times *[A] tremendous book ... Hollis recounts the stories of 13 structures with passion and panache ... His book [is] a rare thing: non-fiction you can reread * Scotland on Sunday *Accessible and ambitious ... Hollis has the gift of making these buildings seem real and alive * The Times *Hollis brings together an iconoclastic attitude and a lively writing style to create a kind of counter-history of architecture, one that starts where the original designers left off and narrates the subsequent biography of the wonderful and chimeric monsters that buildings are -- Kirk Savage * Washington Post *Scintillating ... Every so often, works on the building art capture the public imagination. Now Tracy Kidder and Witold Rybczynski are joined by Edward Hollis, whose new book ... [is] worthy of wide consideration -- Martin Fuller * New York Review of Books *An accessible and ambitious exploration of the nature and meanings of architecture ... Hollis has the gift of making these buildings seem real and alive without recourse to illustrations, but his aim lies beyond the physical fabric, in the contested values that architecture can embody. Moral preoccupations are never far away -- Simon Bradley * Sunday Times *A fantasia from the real and the imagined... An unusual sort of speculative history, almost a work of experimental fiction. The buildings, which are its nominal subjects, are only MacGuffins on which Hollis hangs a series of short stories on the themes of love, loss, and time. -- Ian Volner * Time Out New York *What a happy tingle of discovery to come across a book that differs sharply from all the others in its field ... Hollis thinks with such originality and writes with such flair that he is a pleasure to read -- Stanley Abercrombie * The American Scholar *A beautifully wrought book: a kind of illuminated manuscript with words taking the place of pictures ... Here are wondrous stories writ in stone, and Edward Hollis has written about them very well indeed. * Guardian *A new and entertaining view of the context in which historic structures have existed ... Recommended to readers interested in architecture, the ideas of space and place, and intellectually stimulating historical tales -- Valerie Nye * Library Journal *Hollis moves gracefully through both buildings and historical periods with an impressive command of detail and a sensitivity to the people involved ... A strong, satisfying exploration of the history, beauty, and wonder of Western architecture * Kirbus Reviews *Not confined to world-famous monuments, Hollis's attractive approach attends to vernacular structures as well ... He writes history electrically, informatively, and entertainingly * Booklist *Any architecture or history buff would be pleased to find The Secret Lives of Buildings under the tree ... Through the eyes of first-time author Edward Hollis, an architect who specializes in restoring historic buildings, readers will discover that iconic structures like the Parthenon, the Berlin Wall, and even the Vegas Strip have led more storied lives than we realize. Hollis shares them with a fairy-tale charm ... We at BookPage enjoyed this book so much that it made it onto our list of 2009's Top 10 Non-fiction Books * BookPage *An intriguing collection of essays ... Hollis takes his material seriously, and his bibliography and footnotes reflect his thorough research. His informal tone makes his essays more approachable for the novice ... This volume is ideal for general readers ... Recommended -- Laurel Bliss * Choice: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries *There is something Sebaldian about The Secret Lives of Buildings: a digressive pleasure in the sheer strangeness of architecture and the mortal intrigues by which it was wrought ... Hollis is particularly good on the history of architectural reconstruction -- Brian Dillon * Independent *An impressive debut ... Beautifully written and produced -- Alice Wyllie * Scotsman *Tremendous ... It's unusual for a nonfiction book to match a neat conceit with elegant execution, but Hollis has achieved it. The stories are actually stories, not mere scrolls of fact. It helps that he has a beautifully wry tone ... Hollis experiments with structure, chronology, leitmotifs, and repetitions, and makes his book a rare thing: nonfiction you can reread -- Stuart Kelly * Scotland on Sunday *A fascinating tale, a fairy-tale journey that shifts seamlessly between edification and revelation ... Quite unlike any other recent book on architecture, and a worthy nominee for the Guardian's First Book Award -- Mark Cousins * Building Design *Edward Hollis rewrites architectural history in this beautiful and unsettling study of how the masterpieces of Western architecture have changed over time. Temples become mosques; monuments become ruins; deserts become cities, and deserts again. After reading this book, no building will seem quite the same -- Christopher Woodward, author of IN RUINS: A JOURNEY THROUGH HISTORY, ART, AND LITERATURE

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Book SynopsisIn The Complete Peanuts 1965-66: We are now in the mid-1960s, one of Schulz's peak periods of creativity (and one third of the way through the strip's life!). Snoopy has become the strip's dominant personality, and this volume marks two milestones for the character: the first of many "dogfights" with the nefarious Red Baron, and the launch of his writing career ("It was a dark and stormy night..."). Two new characters-the first two from outside the strip's regular little neighborhood-make their bows. Roy (who befriends Charlie Brown and then Linus at summer camp) won't have a lasting impact, but upon his return from camp he regales a friend of his with tales of the strange kids he met, and she has to go check them out for herself. Her name? Peppermint Patty. The Complete Peanuts 1965-66 features a new introduction by Hal Hartley, writer/director of acclaimed independent films Trust, Henry Fool, Kimono, Simple Men, The Unbelievable Truth, and Fay Grim.Trade ReviewOne of the finest cultural artifacts made in the 20th century. * * Russell T. Davies * *Peanuts was, and is, and will continue to be the finest comic in the world. Bravo. * * Ray Bradbury * *The world of Peanuts is a microcosm, a little human comedy for the innocent reader and for the sophisticated. * * Umberto Eco * *As powerful a comic art-piece as anything out today . . . will delight Peanuts aficionados. * * Observer * *All sorts of important writers have marveled at the glorious simplicity of [Schulz's] draftsmanship and his unerring jokecraft, all underpinned by a quiet melancholy and stoicism . . . by some miracle, the entire Peanuts oeuvre is gradually being republished in this country, by Canongate . . . in lavishly appointed hardback . . . Unlike almost everything you read as a child, they are actually better than you remember them. * * Spectator * *Peanuts worked - and still works - becasue it is a cartoon that speaks to our anxiety and melancholy. Because all of us, at some point or other in our lives, have had the bar pulled away at the last minute, have had our kites tangled in trees. Schulz used to say all the characters were him. Truth is, we all are Charlie Brown. Or if we're not now, we remember how it felt to be him, to be depressed, to be miserable, to be ignored. To be a child. * * Sunday Herald * *All human life is here: childhood sadness, youthful romance, sarcastic dogs. Most impressive is the amount of expression Charles M Schulz was able to get into his characters' faces - notably the lips. That slight wobble in Charlie Brown's smile is utterly charming. * * The Daily Telegraph * *

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Book SynopsisA deep and encompassing dive into the vast array of symbols and attributes that appear within the complex iconography of Tibetan BuddhismThe Handbook of Tibetan Buddhist Symbols is a portal into the rich, multifaceted, and profound symbolism of Tibetan sacred art. The succinct descriptions that accompany Robert Beer’s detailed line drawings reveal the origins, meanings, and functions of these symbols. Beer unravels the multiple layers of symbolism and meaning contained within the iconography, affording the reader a panoramic vision into the deeper dimensions of this sacred art.Drawn largely from Beer’s monumental work The Encyclopedia of Tibetan Symbols and Motifs, the meticulous brush drawings in this book depict all of the major Buddhist symbols and motifs, including the various groups of auspicious symbols; cosmological symbols; natural and mythical animals, such as the dragon, garuda, and makara; the entire assembly of ritual tantric implements and weapons; magical and wrathful symbols; handheld emblems, attributes, and plants; esoteric Vajrayana offerings; and mudras, or ritual hand gestures.

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Book SynopsisThis book is the indispensable guide to the history of architecture in Venice, encompassing the city's fascinating variety of buildings from ancient times to the present day.Trade Review"When it comes to reading the excellent text and looking at the beautiful illustrations of The Architectural History of Venice .. . take your time. Make the pleasure last. Savor this new book. . . . Anyone can enjoy it whether as an armchair preparation for or a substitute for an actual visit or as a way to recall the pleasures of an actual visit."—Leonard R. N. Ashley, Bibliothèque d’Humanisme et Renaissance"The Architectural History of Venice has now emerged in a wholly updated form, replenished with excellent new colour illustrations. It is the ideal companion for anyone seeking to evade the day-trippers and embark, with the help of Howard’s knowledge and insights, on an exploration of the city’s buildings. This is a hugely rewarding and accessible book."—Modern Painters"Well documented and superbly illustrated. . . . This will surely remain the standard work on the subject, based on acquaintance with the architecture of western Asia as well as that of Venice about which she has written the best brief history."—Hugh Honour, New York Review of Books"First published in 1980, Howard’s Architectural History of Venice hasbecome an indispensable guide to the architectural treasures of Venice. This new, revised and enlarged version further improves on the first edition: new chapters have been added to explore the most recent architectural developments in Venice. . . . This beautifully illustrated, handy, one-volume discussion of the architectural history of Venice will appeal as much to an audience already familiar with the classic first edition as to a new generation of readers."—Gabriele Neher, The Art Book

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Book SynopsisShot with ultra-high definition cameras, this book of amazing photographs showcases a period of unusually high solar activity in the Northern Lights. The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, put on remarkable shows of light and motion in high latitudes - Alaska being the perfect place to see them. These new photos take full advantage of the latest advances in photographic technology and especially active solar storms of the past several years that cause the lights. With 160 images that have never been collected in book form, we are witnessing the interaction of charged particles in the earth's atmosphere clash with electrons and protons released by the sun. Photographers Calvin Hall and Daryl Pederson are dedicated aurora borealis hunters, enduring frigid nights in remote locations to get the best shots. The results are amazing.

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Book SynopsisRegenerative design and architecture What will it take to restore balance to our world, repair past injustices, and support future generations' survival? Reaching beyond 'sustainability', 'regenerative' practice is increasingly named as a new goal, but what does this emerging term really mean? And which key mindset shifts might enable truly regenerative transformation? Looking deeply into the web of life that created and supports us, and drawing inspiration from diverse cultural traditions and perspectives, spirited thinkers Michael Pawlyn and Sarah Ichioka propose a bold set of regenerative principles with potential to transform how we design, make and manage our buildings, infrastructure and communities. Whether you're a built environment professional or client, an activist or a policymaker, Flourish offers an urgent invitation to inhabit a new array of possibilities, through which we can build a thriving future, together.

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Book SynopsisEscape into a fanciful creative world of adorable, kawaii-style cat mash-ups with more than 100 cat-themed drawing projects, doodle prompts, and whimsical exercises. If you are crazy about cats, looking for new ways to get inspired to draw, or simply want to unwind after a busy day, you have found the right book! Bursting with humor and imagination, 101 Super Cute Cat Things to Draw follows in the successful pawsteps of author Lulu Mayo’s 18 existing books, featuring: Quirky cats, including dragon cats, unicorn cats, ghost cats, star sign cats, maneki-neko (beckoning cat), cat-themed clothes and accessories, cat foods (tangerine tabby, purrfect peach, sushi cats, gelato gatos, ice cream catwiches), cactus cats, cat home decor, and so much more! Step-by-step instructions for drawing and coloring an array of fun feline pictures Cat doodling prompts and mindfulness exercises that will inspire and de-stress you Hours of silly cat entertainmentfrom cover to cover So stimulate your curiosity and explore fun and inspiring ways to draw felines with this book! Just grab your pencils, some paper, and a copy of 101 Super Cute Cat Things to Draw to create plenty of giggle-worthy drawings. Lulu Mayo’s signature whimsical and humorous style of writing and drawing will offer you the inspiration to doodle all types of cats in fun mash-ups and scenarios. The books in the 101 Things to Draw series will put a smile on your face with original mash-ups, step-by-step drawing instructions, doodling exercises, and mindfulness activities.Trade Review"5 Stars. By the end, the reader will have become an artist and can display their artwork around the house or gift it to friends and family and so make the world a happier place!" * Manhattan Book Review *Table of ContentsIntroductionTools & MaterialsGetting StartedAdding ColorDrawing Cute Cats Step by StepCat FacesCat DragonsOut-of-this-World CatsStar Sign CatsBeckoning CatClothes & AccessoriesCat FoodSushi CatsCafé Au CatSweets ShoppeCat Lady’s CrockeryCactus CatsCats at HomeStationery CatsHoliday CatsArtistic CatsAbout the Artist

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Book SynopsisStart crocheting your own colorful granny squares with this all-in-one kit—includes a project book, a hook, a needle, and two colors of yarn. Granny squares are to crochet what pieced squares are to quilting. Originating with pioneer women using up precious scraps of yarn to make blankets for their families, granny square patterns have been handed down from one generation to the next—and now’s your chance to take part in a little bit of that history. The Granny Square Kit offers crocheters of all skill levels more to love about granny squares. Author and designer Margaret Hubert shows you the amazing versatility and variety of this portable and convenient technique of crocheting square by square. Kit includes:   32-page project book Yarn (2 colors) Crochet hook Plastic needle With the fully illustrated project book, you’ll learn:

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Book SynopsisAll of Dürer''s works in three mediums are reproduced in this edition. Among them are his most famous works, Knight, Death and Devil; Melencolia I; and St. Jerome in His Study. Also included are portraits of his contemporaries, including Erasmus of Rotterdam and Frederick the Wise, as well as six engravings formerly attributed to Dürer.

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Book SynopsisFrom the Highlands of Scotland to the plains of northern India, Castles of the World is a beautiful examination of past worlds viewed through strongholds that continue to enrich the modern landscape. They evoke an imagined age of aristocratic warriors and noble aspirations. Presented in a handy, pocket-sized format, arranged chronologically and illustrated with more than 200 colour photographs, Castles of the World examines more than 150 fortifications from across the world, from Cathar castles and Alpine schlösser to Norman keeps and Samurai strongholds. Discover how the 13th-century Eilean Donan Castle in Scotland was destroyed during the Jacobite rebellion of 1719; learn about Turkey’s Marmaris Castle, built in 1522 by Suleiman the Magnificent to support his attack on neighbouring Rhodes; and explore the Mughal-constructed Red Fort in Delhi, home of Muslim rulers from 1648 until 1803, and today a symbol of Indian nationalism.Table of ContentsIntroduction Ancient Forts Maiden Castle, near Dorchester, Dorset, England Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, India Masada, Judea, Israel Euryalus, near Syracuse, Sicily, Italy Qasr al-Hayr al-Sharqi, Homs Governorate, Syria Early Medieval Castles Pembroke Castle, Pembrokeshire, Wales Château de Chillon, Lake Geneva, Switzerland Mehrangarh, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India Rayen Castle, Iran Bam Citadel, Iran Berat Citadel, Albania Alcazar Castle, Segovia, Spain Hochosterwitz Castle, Austria Blagai Castle, Bosnia Herzegovina Rabati Castle, Georgia Warwick Castle, England Corfe Castle, England Rudkhan Castle, Iran Kantara Castle, Cyprus Burg Gussing, Austria Elz Castle, Trier, Germany Edinburgh Castle, Scotland Guaita Fortress, San Marino Leeds Castle, Kent, England Crusader's citadel, Island of Pharaohs, Egypt 1100s Krak des Chevaliers, Syria Trim Castle, Ireland Nafpaktos Castle, Greece Heidelberg Castle, Germany Bran Castle, Romania Conwy Castle, Wales La Iruela, Cazoria, Spain Late Medieval Genoese Fortress, Sudak, Crimea, Ukraine Beersel Castle, Belgium Belogradchik Fortress, Bulgaria Bodiam Castle, England Castle Stalker, Scotland Eilean Donan Castle, Scotland Karlstein Castle, Czech Republic Koluvere Castle, Estonia Malbork Castle, Poland Olavinlinna, Finland Early Modern Castles and Palaces Château de Pierrefonds, Oise, France Osaka Castle, Japan Camber Castle, Rye, East Sussex, England Chateau de Chambord, France Egskov Castle, Denmark Morro Castle, Havana, Cuba Red Fort, India Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, Colombia Castle of Good Hope, South Africa Four Metal Cross, Ghana Romantic Palaces and Modern Strongholds Citadelle Henry Christophe, Haiti Neuschwanstein, Bavaria, Germany Hohenschwangau, Bavaria, Germany Hohenzollern Castle, Germamy Bojnice Castle, Slovakia Palacio Da Pena, Sintra, Portugal Vajdahunyad Castle, Hungary Watchtower, Gull Bay, Torteval, Guernsey, Channel Islands Maunsell Forts, English Channel

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Book Synopsis__________________________''Fascinating ... Haste paints a portrait of a woman who was born to triumph, not surrender'' - Harper's Bazaar''Written in elegant, lucid prose ... a treasure trove of European cultural riches and scandalous intrigue Compelling'' - Economist''Lively, well illustrated and enjoyably juicy'' - Miranda Seymour, Financial Times__________________________The life of an extraordinary artist and intellect: the composer, author and socialite Alma Mahler, whose life spanned one of the most captivating and dramatic periods in historyAlma Mahler was once at the epicentre of Vienna's artistic and intellectual life. A talented composer in her own right, she was open, generous, remarkably creative, curious, challenging and zealous in her pursuit of love. Artists, architects, musicians and writers jostled to join her coterie. Gustav Klimt was her first kiss; Gustav MTrade ReviewFascinating ... Haste paints a portrait of a woman who was born to triumph, not surrender * Harper’s Bazaar *Cate Haste’s seductively accessible biography offers a sympathetic interpretation of Alma’s life. Written in elegant, lucid prose, her book is a treasure trove of European cultural riches and scandalous intrigue … [Alma] emerges as a tough, lively, cultured and wilful woman … Compelling * Economist *Lively, well illustrated and enjoyably juicy -- Miranda Seymour * Financial Times *A welcome and engaging narrative of a life that, surely, has not yet been fully explored -- Gillian Moore * Literary Review *[An] absorbing biography ... Through reference to diaries, letters and interviews with Mahler’s granddaughter, Haste draws a portrait of a complex, highly accomplished woman … Mahler is depicted as a woman who not only facilitated the creative pursuits of her husbands, but was an intellectual force in her own right -- Hannah Beckerman * Observer *

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Book SynopsisDrawing and Painting People - A Fresh Approach is about confident and defiant art. Written by a practising artist and tutor, it contains inspiring examples, thought-provoking insights and practical advice about how to become more expressive and adventurous with your work. It is a book for people who are serious about painting and want to develop work that is personal and exceptional in quality. An unpretentious, non-academic approach to painting and drawing Avoiding 'painting by numbers' Strategies for independent working, building confidence and taking risks Examples from notable artists The body as an inspiring muse

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Book SynopsisArtistic expression in the Middle East is experiencing something of a renaissance. Domestic patronage is flourishing, and an impressive array of new museums and art fairs across the region is helping to stimulate international interest in an increasingly influential movement. Art of the Middle East is an accessible overview of modern and contemporary art of the Middle East and Arab world from 1945 to the present, with an emphasis on artists active today. This new revised and expanded edition features the work of 12 additional artists, as well as a consideration of the impact of the revolutions of the so-called Arab spring, which erupted across the region in 2011. The featured works are divided into seven themed sections - including literature, portraiture and the body, and politics, conflict and war - while extended captions provide an engaging commentary on each artwork and the artist behind its creation. Lavishly illustrated throughout, this landmark publication is an authoritative guide to a challenging and exciting body of work.

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Book SynopsisTeaches how to draw cartoon people, fantasy characters, layouts and background design. This title features fantasy characters and even sections on cartoon costumes, character design and cartoon backgrounds and composition.

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Book SynopsisWith instructions and step-by-step projects for creating an array of portaits, this all-inclusive book covers everything about portraiture in the most popular drawing and painting media. Ideal for beginning artists who would like to experiment with different media, The Art of Drawing & Painting Portraits teaches the artist how to create beautiful and realistic portraits in pencil, pastel, watercolour, oil, and acrylic.

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Book Synopsis''It was a wrong number that started it . . .''Chosen as one of the ''100 Most Important Comics of the Century'', Faber is proud to publish the graphic novel City of Glass for the first time in the UK. As Art Spiegelman explains in his new introduction, David Mazzucchelli and Paul Karasik ''created a strange doppelganger of the original book'' and ''a breakthrough work.'' Paul Auster''s Edgar Award-nominated masterwork has been astonishingly transformed into a new visual language.Trade Review"'It was a wrong number that started it, the telephone ringing three times in the dead of night, and the voice on the other end asking for someone he was not...'"

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Book SynopsisFirst published by Aperture in 1988, At Twelve: Portraits of Young Women is a groundbreaking classic by one of photography’s most renowned artists. Aperture is reoriginating it in a masterful facsimile edition that retains the purity of the original. At Twelve is Sally Mann’s revealing, collective portrait of twelve-year-old girls on the verge of adulthood. To be young and female in America is a time of tremendous excitement and social possibilities; it is a trying time as well, caught between childhood and adulthood, when the difference is not entirely understood. As Ann Beattie writes in her perceptive introduction, “These girls still exist in an innocent world in which a pose is only a pose—what adults make of that pose may be the issue.” The consequences of this misunderstanding can be real: destitution, abuse, unwanted pregnancy. The young women in Mann’s unflinching, large-format photographs, however, are n

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Book SynopsisA complete career monograph on British sculptor Sir Anthony Caro

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Book SynopsisSlim Aarons made a career, in his words, "photographing attractive people who were doing attractive things in attractive places." His subjects were the beautiful and the celebrated, the rich and the powerful, the talented and the privileged, high society and aristocracy.

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Book SynopsisFrances Morris is a curator, writer, broadcaster, and currently Director Emerita at Tate Modern. Fiona Bradley has been the Director of the Fruitmarket Gallery, Edinburgh, since 2003. Before then, Bradley was a curator at Tate Liverpool and the Hayward Gallery.

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Book SynopsisCalling all type nerds!Get ready for a chatty and opinionated, deeply nerdy history of how 16 of the most famous typefaces were made and why they look the way they do. Who were their parents and family? Where do they come from and how were they born? And what was happening in the world at the time that influenced their growth and use? What''s pretty and interesting about them, and what isn''t? How are the typefaces used (and abused), and where can we find them in the wild? Finally, and most importantly, Back to Font will help you decide whether to kiss, kill, or marry that typeface. An entertaining yet authoritative text by two Australian academics will be enhanced by colour illustrations showing typefaces in use. Based on the authors'' podcast The Type Pod. Warning: this book may cause you to rethink your default font settings.Featuring:Times New Roman / Gill Sans / Futura / Bodoni / Goudy / Baskerville / Akzidenz Grotesk /Mrs Eaves / Trajan / Novarese / Bell Centennial / Foundry Sterling / Transport /Gotham / Univers / Papyrus

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Book SynopsisThe first comprehensive monograph on Susan Ryders work.

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Book SynopsisIt took ten years in the coal mines for Mitchell Burns to realise that no pay cheque is worth sacrificing your dreams. Now he's making up for lost time.

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