Art & Photography Books
Prestel Caspar David Friedrich
Book SynopsisConsidered one of the most important figures in German art of the nineteenth century, Caspar David Friedrich is best known for his dramatic and emotional paintings, which often feature contemplative figures, sweeping landscapes, and an emphasis on the sublime and the spiritual. This book takes a chronological approach to Friedrich’s career, beginning with his early years producing traditional religious and historical scenes. It explores his innovative use of light and color, and his unprecedented treatment of the landscape as a living, dynamic entity, rather than simply as a backdrop or setting for other subjects. The beautifully reproduced works and details in this volume help readers appreciate the astounding qualities of Friedrich’s works: his palette of muted, atmospheric colors; swirling clouds, dramatic mountains, and turbulent seas; and subtle changes in light and shadow that occur throughout the day. Readers will come away with a renewed appreciation for Friedrich’s portrayals of the natural world and the unique and provocatively emotive qualities of his work.
£9.49
Pallas Athene Publishers Julia Margaret Cameron
Book SynopsisAt the age of 48, when she moved to the Isle of Wight, Julia Margaret Cameron (1815-1879) was given a camera by her daughter: "It might amuse you, Mother, to try to photograph during your solitude at Freshwater." The gift was to begin Cameron’s short but prolific career as one of photography’s first great artists. "From the first moment I handled my lens with a tender ardour, and it has become to me as a living thing, with voice and memory and creative vigour." The modern interest in Cameron’s photography began with the pioneering 1926 book by her great-niece Virginia Woolf and art critic Roger Fry. Their essays and the original plates are reprinted here, together with Cameron’s own account of her life in photography, Annals of My Glass House, her only surviving poem, On a Portrait, and an introduction by Tristram Powell. Thirty-nine plates and other illustrations have been added, including many of Cameron’s most famous images.Trade Review"The London publishing house Pallas Athene has come up with the very welcome and worthwhile project of assembling English translations of early biographies of artists in an easily accessible publication." - Historians of Netherlands Art Reviews
£12.34
Lund Humphries Publishers Ltd The Cottage in Interwar England
Book SynopsisThe 20 years between First and Second World Wars were a time of dramatic development for English people and their homes. By the end of the 1930s, one family in three was living in an interwar house. But one thing that did not change was the sentimental affection of the English for the idea of the cottage picturesque a problematic continuity, with class and cultural dimensions, that inflected English domestic architecture long after the theorisation of the Picturesque in the 1790s. This book explores the powerful hold on the national imagination of cottage architecture in the interwar period and its hitherto under-examined influence on the politics and aesthetics of class, council housing, conservation, and on the 1920s and 1930s boom in speculative house-building. The book examines the relationships between working-class council houses specifically steered away from looking like the cottage picturesque; traditional cottages appropriated by middle-class weekenders, adopted by conser
£40.50
David Zwirner Yayoi Kusama I Spend Each Day Embracing Flowers
Book SynopsisThe newest book from the widely revered Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama features her latest monumental and vibrant work and is the first to explore the experience of seeing it from the lens of the visitor“My entire life has been painted here. Every day, any day. I will never cease dedicating my whole life to my love for the universe.” —Yayoi Kusama One of the most influential artists of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, Yayoi Kusama occupies a unique position within recent art history. Since the 1950s, she has created a profoundly personal oeuvre that resonates with a global audience. Distinctly recognizable, her works frequently deploy repetitive elements—such as dots—to evoke both microscopic and macroscopic universes. Celebrating the visitor experience, this publication offers an immersive tour of Kusama’s 2023 exhibition at David Zwirner New York. Illustrating thirty-five paintings, a gigantic sculptural maze o
£36.00
Die Gestalten Verlag Living in a Dream
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£28.00
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Draw It Cute
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£11.69
Phaidon Press Ltd The Art Museum
Book SynopsisVisit the world’s most comprehensive and compelling museum in a single book – the ultimate gallery in your own home Housing the finest art collection ever assembled, this classic format of Phaidon’s bestselling The Art Museum offers the ultimate museum experience without the boundaries of space and time. The rooms and galleries that live within this volume display more than 1,600 artworks, expertly selected from the original collection, including paintings, sculpture, textiles, photographs, installations, performances, videos, prints, ceramics, manuscripts, metalwork, and jewelwork. The artworks included were carefully selected by a team of 28 curators, critics, art historians and artists who contributed their expertise to create this revolutionary 'virtual' museum. These experts came from such institutions as: the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; The British Museum, London; the Museum of Fine Art, Boston; the J. Paul Getty Museum, Malibu; the University of California, Berkley; LaTrobe University, Melbourne; the School of African and Oriental Studies, University of London; and the Courtauld Institute of Art, London. Works originate from the Palaeolithic era to the present and come from all around the globe and include both iconic and lesser-known pieces. This extraordinary book takes the reader on a tour around the world and through the ages, presenting the finest examples of human creativity within its covers – a dream museum without the boundaries of walls.Trade Review'Compared to other art history texts on the market, The Art Museum is very readable.' – New York Journal of Books
£33.96
Vitra Design Museum Nike Form Follows Motion
Book SynopsisUnfolding five decades of design, collaboration and cultural impact from one of the most iconic sneaker brands of all timePublished to accompany the fall 2024 exhibition at the Vitra Design Museum in Germany, this volume explores the design history of Nike, one of the world?s most revered sports brands. The exhibition catalog follows the evolution of the company?s design culture, tracing milestones, iconic objects and inspirations across their 50-year legacy. It also highlights Nike?s scientific research, which always begins with close examination of the body in motion, ultimately melding technology, function and aesthetics.The book features a wealth of previously unseen materials including rarities and one-offs from the company?s early days in the 1960s, original design drawings and prototypes of iconic sneaker models, historical documents and films, and the results of collaborations with creative figures such as Virgil Abloh and Marc Newson. It also illuminates the stories behind iconic objects and innovations, such as the development of the first waffle sole in the kitchen of Nike cofounder Bill Bowerman, or the story of the Tennessee State University Tigerbelles, a team of Black female athletes during the Black Power era in the United States.Leading design historians provide essays on diverse topics including the use of graphics, collaborative relationships with athletes and fashion designers, advanced R&D and more. In addition, the book features excerpted interviews with over 50 figures who have played a key role in Nike?s history, arranged in a readable conversational format. Not just for ?sneakerheads,? the book provides deep insight into one of the world?s most sophisticated design entities and the relationship between product design, technical innovation and social change.
£44.00
Triumph Books Golfing the British Isles: The Weekend Warrior's
Book SynopsisThis gorgeously photographed book offers a window into the finest courses in the UK and Ireland, with relatable tips and amusing commentary for the average golfer. Most golfers only dream of playing at St. Andrews, Ballybunion, Turnberry, or Royal County Down. With incomparable history, unique traditions, and ferociously beautiful seaside landscapes, it's no wonder that the British Isles are home to some of the most celebrated golf courses in the world. Peter Gray, a middle handicapper and weekend warrior, has nonetheless golfed his way around the UK and Ireland and has the misadventures to prove it: from a disaster on the legendary “Road Hole” at Old Course in St. Andrews, to braving gale force winds at Muirfield (characterized by locals as “a spot of bother”), and even being urged to drink an entire bottle of Jameson 18-year-old whiskey after a round at Lahinch to cure a fierce case of the shanks (it worked). Part amusing travelogue, part scenic showcase, Golfing the British Isles: The Weekend Warrior's Companion brims with the same beauty, character, and sheer fun exemplified by the courses it depicts.Featuring breathtaking photography from Gary Lisbon alongside insightful commentary and practical guidance, this distinctive book will have golf enthusiasts packing their clubs, booking tee times, and charting their own pilgrimage in celebration of this singular game.
£27.86
Thames & Hudson Ltd T.J. Clark on Bruegel
Book SynopsisThames & Hudson's new, affordable, covetable Pocket Perspectives': beautifully illustrated essays by canonical writers' Financial Times A Financial Times Book of the Year: T.J. Clark offers profound insights on Bruegel's art, where we encounter a reality formed from wholly worldly materials, yet suspended between belief and disbelief. Renowned art historian T. J. Clark unveils the hidden depths of Bruegel the Elder's work in this captivating analysis of some of the artist's most famous masterpieces. Taking the medieval concept of Schlaraffenland, a whimsical dreamland of milk and honey, as his starting point, Clark reveals the satire behind Bruegel's depictions of paradise and damnation. In an age marked by enforced orthodoxy, religious wars and threats of burning hellfire, Bruegel the Elder reflected on the powers as well as limitations of religion, deriding the sanctimonious and ridiculing the righteous. At the heart of this book stands Bruegel's ironic yet highly tender p
£11.69
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Im the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire Manga
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£11.69
Rocky Nook The Fujifilm X-T5: 134 X-Pert Tips to Get the
Book SynopsisLearn all you need to master your Fuji X-T5 camera! In this book, popular Fuji Rumors 'X-Pert Corner' columnist Rico Pfirstinger teaches you about the little-known capabilities of the Fujifilm X-T5, which he s discovered through months of in-depth research and experimentation with the camera. After a brief overview of the camera's basic functions, Rico cuts to the chase and provides a plethora of tips and practical instructions not found in the user's manual. With this knowledge, you will be able to take full advantage of the capabilities of the X-T5. The Fujifilm X-series cameras have amazing features but may require an adjustment period for those new to using these cameras, even photographers who have been lifetime shooters. This guide will help you to quickly feel comfortable using your camera so that you can achieve excellent results. Topics covered include: Menu shortcuts Long exposures Firmware upgrades Hybrid autofocus system Auto and manual focusing Face detection ISOless sensor Dynamic Range expansion Film simulations Custom settings RAW conversion Movies Self-timer Flash Adapted lenses Taking Videos And much more
£24.00
Scheidegger und Spiess AG, Verlag HR Giger
Book SynopsisSwiss surrealist artist HR Giger (19402014) achieved international fame in 1979 for designing the fantastic creatures and eerie environments that terrified moviegoers in Ridley Scott's science fiction film Alien. Yet before these iconic creations made him a celebrity and won him an Oscar for visual effects, Giger was already highly regarded in the international art world for his unique freehand painting style and biomechanical dreamscapes.HR Giger: The Oeuvre Before Alien 19611976, first published in 2007 and now becoming available again in a new edition, is the only book to date to document the artist's lesser known, but no less impressive, early work. This lavishly illustrated volume traces Giger's career from his education as an architect and industrial designer at the Zurich College of Art to the development of his ink drawing and oil painting technique and his eventual breakthrough as one of the foremost artists of the fantastic realism school. Featuring many unpublished or rarely available early paintings and drawings, and accompanied by an essay by noted art historian Beat Stutzer, this volume juxtaposes Giger's paintings with works by his predecessors, including Ensor, Fuseli, Goya, and Piranesi.HR Giger: The Oeuvre Before Alien illuminates the mind of a visual genius whose first artistic experiments were decades ahead of their time.
£35.70
Hatje Cantz Alfred Kubin
Book SynopsisDrawing obsessionsThe ALBERTINA modern exhibition presents Alfred Kubin's view of the world of evil, the predominant theme of his life and work. The aesthetics of evil prove to be the antithesis of a tranquil idyll for him, one of the most outstanding drawing artists of the twentieth century. Trapped in his fantasies, he finds himself confronted with uncanny dream apparitions and a pronounced fear of the feminine, the night, and fate. This catalogue explores Kubin's graphic cosmos of the ominous, his nightmares and obsessions and the iconography of evil.
£35.20
National Gallery Company Ltd Discover Degas Miss La La
Book SynopsisThe extraordinary story behind Degas's groundbreaking painting of the biracial circus performer Miss La La
£16.99
Persephone Books Ltd The Other Day
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£16.00
Verso Books Hollow Land
Book SynopsisGroundbreaking exposé of Israel's reconceptualization of geopolitics in the Occupied Territories
£17.99
3DTotal Publishing Ltd Anatomy in Motion
Book SynopsisAnatomy in Motion is an expansive collection of incredibly detailed photography and overlaid illustrations, showing the human figure in a variety of dynamic movements, at every stage of the action. This is an essential resource for artists of any skill level or medium, who seek to capture figures in motion, showcasing the beauty and complexity of the human form with clear, innovative presentation. Stunning photography and comprehensive drawings show the contours, planar surfaces, and muscular structure of figures of varying body types. These male and female references will act as an invaluable starting point for artists. Whether you’re a traditional sculptor, oil painter, or 3D digital artist, the resources within this book will be useful and informative and will help you improve the quality and accuracy of your own art.3dtotal Publishing''s previous books on this subject have proved extremely popular, with Anatomy for Artists: Drawing Form & Pose <
£31.50
Intellect (UK) Performing Maternities
Book SynopsisBy giving voice to these women and men, thisbook honours the diversity of maternities, andvalidates new academic and creative methods infiguring herstory as a patchwork intersection ofvoices across and through time simultaneouslyacknowledging difference and diversity as well ascommonality. 32 b&w illus.
£98.96
Rocky Nook The Art and Science of Figure Drawing: Learn to
Book SynopsisThe human figure is the most rewarding but the most challenging subject to draw.In this book, award-winning drawing instructor Brent Eviston demystifies the process and teaches practical skills that anyone can learn. Starting with simple shapes, the reader will then learn how to accurately draw a figure in three dimensions and depict flesh, muscle, and bone as well as how to shade using dramatic light and shadow.This practical guide will teach you the most accessible and effective methods for drawing the figure. Filled with beautiful and instructive drawings of every phase of the figure drawing process, this book builds upon Brent’s popular approach to teaching pioneered in his popular Art and Science of Drawing book and courses.
£22.50
HarperCollins Publishers Bird Photographer of the Year
Book SynopsisForeword by Gordon BuchananThis beautiful book accompanies the photographic competition celebrating the best bird photography of the year.The Bird Photographer of the Year competition celebrates the artistry of bird photography, and this beautiful book reflects this. A celebration of avian beauty and diversity, it is a tribute to both the dedication and passion of the photographers as well as a reflection of the quality of today's modern digital imaging systems.The book includes the winning and short-listed images from the eighth year of this annual competition, showcasing some of the finest bird photography and with a foreword by wildlife presenter and film-maker, Gordon Buchanan. A proportion of the profits from the book goes directly to Birds on the Brink to support their conservation work.The advent of digital technology has revolutionised photography in recent years, and the book brings to life some of the most stunning bird photography currently on offer. It features a vast varieTrade ReviewReview of Volume 6 (2021)‘Treat yourself to the latest lavish round-up of the best of the competition’s entries … [with] an excellent foreword by comedian and birder Bill Bailey … One to enjoy at your leisure over the long winter nights’ Bird Watching magazine Review of Volume 5 (2019)‘Even if you don’t know your corncrakes from your cornflakes, you’ll still be entranced’ Irish Independent Review
£24.00
Taschen GmbH The Illustrator. The Best from around the World
Book SynopsisFor the last couple of years, Steven Heller and Julius Wiedemann have traced the latest developments in illustration around the globe—and for all those who thought digital heralded the end of an era, they’re here to set the record straight.There were extraordinary eras before mass media changed our viewing habits, back in the day when illustration was the primary means of illuminating the word on paper—all the way to today, when we get our words and images on screens as small as a watch face. In this environment, today’s designers and artists are holding their own brilliantly. Illustration is more free and varied than ever, and it is ubiquitous in all kinds of media, from paper to screen to books, packages, clothing, cars, and restaurants.This book celebrates the sheer quality, diversity, intensity, comedy, vivacity, and exceptionality of the work being created by illustrators right now. The artists in this collection are just the tip of the proverbial iceberg, but they represent a compelling snapshot of the styles, techniques, and use of color by artists around the world. We dare you to pick your favorites.
£17.00
Oro Editions Noguchis Gardens
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£49.50
Amber Books Ltd Italy
Book SynopsisIn 150 striking images, Italy celebrates perhaps the most beautiful country in the world. From the natural beauty of lakes such as Como or Garda to the vineyards in Tuscany to the many beaches, from the pretty seaside towns of the Cinque Terre to the glory of Venice’s canals and palaces, from the magnificence of classical antiquity in Rome to the Arab-Norman architecture of Palermo to Renaissance Florence, there is just so much to feast on in Italy. But apart from the famous highlights, the book also features lesser known sides to the country, be it pretty, unexplored corners and examples of everyday life, or the abandoned cave towns of Puglia and the 16th century star-shaped town of Palmanova. Presented with captions explaining the story behind each entry, Italy is a stunning collection of images.Table of ContentsIntroduction Venice Doge’s Palace Piazza San Marco Grand Canal Rialto Palladian Villas in the Veneto The Old Ghetto The island of San Giorgio Maggiore Giudecca Rome Colosseum Forum The Pantheon Castel Sant’Angelo Ponte Sisto Nero’s Aqueduct Circus Maximus St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City Sistine Chapel Trevi Fountain Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana (1942) – the New Classical Architecture Naples Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Herculaneum The Amalfi Coast – Amalfi, Positano, Capri The South The abandoned cave towns of Basilicata and Matera The beaches of Calabria - Tropea Bologna – the arcades, Torri degli Asinelli e Garisenda Turin – Fiat Lingotto Factory Milan – Milan Cathedral Florence & Tuscany Il Duomo Giotto’s Campanile Hill towns such as San Gimignano and Siena Rural life and vineyards Umbria Assisi, Perugia, Orvieto The Mountains – Dolomites, Apennines, Alps The Lakes – Como, Garda, Maggiore The coastlines – Cinque Terre, Pisa, Genoa and Genoa cathedral Sicily Palermo – Il Duomo, Cappella Palatina, Arab-Norman architecture Temple of Hera at Selinunte Mount Etna Greek-Roman amphitheatre at Taormina The Cathedral of Monreale The cathedral of Cefalù Religious festivals and feast days The village of Corleone The abandoned town of Poggioreale, following the 1968 earthquake Other Islands – Sardinia, Elba and Stromboli
£16.99
Getty Trust Publications The Book of Marvels
Book SynopsisThis fascinating volume explores an important fifteenth-century illustrated manuscript tradition that provides a revealing glimpse of how Western Europeans conceptualized the world.
£33.25
Flame Tree Publishing British Library Alice Asleep from Alices
Book SynopsisNew title in the Flame Tree Blank Notebook collection, combining beautiful art with high-quality production, and featuring blank pages, a pocket at the back and two ribbon bookmarks. Perfect as a gift, or an essential personal choice for writers, note takers, travellers, students, and poets.A FLAME TREE NOTEBOOK. Beautiful and luxurious the journals combine high-quality production with magnificent art. Perfect as a gift, and an essential personal choice for writers, notetakers, travellers, students, poets and diarists. Features a wide range of well-known and modern artists, with new artworks published throughout the year. BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED. The highly crafted covers are embossed and foil stamped, complemented by the luxury binding and rose red end-papers. The covers are created by our artists and designers who spend many hours transforming original artwork into gorgeous 3d masterpieces that feel good in the hand, and look wonderful on a desk or table.P
£11.87
Die Gestalten Verlag Think Big - Shop Small: Unique Stores and
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£28.00
Renard Press Ltd Art, Wealth and Riches
Book SynopsisWilliam Morris is perhaps best known today for the beautiful textile designs he created under the banner of Morris & Co, which continue to decorate homes around the globe. As one of the leading lights of British socialism, however, he is less well known, and this series of Morris's Manifestos seeks to highlight his extraordinary contribution to the literary canon on subjects socialist and artistic. Based on a lecture given at the Manchester Royal Institution in 1883, Art, Wealth and Riches is a thought-provoking essay that considers art as having educative and aesthetic value that should be shared with the many, rather than financial value that should be hoarded by the few. Morris asks: 'Is art to be limited to a narrow class who only care for it in a very languid way, or is it to be the solace and pleasure of the whole people?'
£6.79
Oxford University Press Roman Architecture
Book SynopsisRoman Architecture casts new light not only on many familiar monuments of the city of Rome, but also on less well-known examples from across the Roman empire.Rome and its empire were fundamental to the development of western architecture, and its forms and motifs remain significant elements of our own built environments. Roman Architecture places the varied architecture of ancient Rome, from its humble apartment blocks to its grand public structures, within the broader context of Roman society. It takes as its starting point the writings of the Roman architect Vitruvius, as one voice in a broader contemporary debate about the nature and value of architecture. What did the Romans themselves think architecture was for? What was built, by whom and why? How was architecture represented in text and image?The interplay of type and variation that are the hallmark Roman architecture are here traced back to the human actions and choices from which they originated. Janet DeLaine explores how the
£16.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd Mixing Audio
Book SynopsisMixing Audio: Concepts, Practices, and Tools is a vital read for anyone wanting to succeed in the field of mixingâcovering the entire mixing process, from fundamental concepts to advanced techniques. Packed full of photos, graphs, diagrams, and audio samples, it teaches the importance of a mixing vision, how to craft and evaluate your mix, and then take it a step further. Mixing Audio describes the theory, the tools, and how these are put into practice while creating mixes. The companion website, featuring over 2,000 audio samples as well as Multitrack Audio Sessions, is a perfect complement to the book. The new edition includes: An extension of the discussion on mastering which now includes the loudness war, LUFS targets, and DIY mastering Updated figures and illustrations throughout A new section covering console emulation Trade Review"Roey Izhaki has put together a text complete with the history, background, tools and techniques needed to develop a solid foundation in the art of mixing audio. His easy-to-read explanations of the various techniques he employs along with the included audio examples will serve someone new to mixing or that seasoned professional looking for a refresher."Keith A. Umbach, Associate Professor of Music, Prince George’s Community College, USA"In Mixing Audio, the reader can find a good guide to learn how to do their mixings from scratch, learning everything you can need to carry out professional mixings from basic audio concepts to awesome equipment handling tricks, and even interesting practical examples!"José A. Ballesteros, Associate Professor, University of Castilla-La Mancha, SpainTable of ContentsPart I: Concepts and practices 1. Music and mixing 2. Some axioms and other gems 3. Learning to mix 4. The process of mixing 5. Related issues 6. Mixing and the brain 7. Mixing domains and objectives Part II: Tools 8. Monitoring 9. Meters 10. Mixing consoles 11. Software mixers 12. Phase 13. Faders 14. Panning 15. Equalizers 16. Introduction to dynamic range processors 17. Compressors 18. Limiters 19. Gates 20. Expanders 21. Duckers 22. Delays 23. Other modulation tools 24. Reverbs 25. Distortion 26. Drum triggering 27. Other tools 28. Automation Part III: Sample mixers 29. "Show Me" (rock n’ roll) 30. "It’s Temps Pt. II" (hip-hop/urban/grime) 31. "Donna Pomini" (techno) 32. "The Hustle" (DnB) 33. Hero (rock)
£49.39
Thomas Nelson Publishers White and Faded
Book SynopsisThe only thing more beautiful than home transformation is personal transformation. Bring new life into your home and your soul through the gorgeous photography, inspiring story, and creative design ideas from Janet Parrella-Van Den Berg, founder of popular UK brand White & Faded. Journey through these hope-filled pages, and discover the hidden beauty in your own home and life. In White & Faded, Janet Parrella-Van Den Berg takes you on a stunning photographic tour through her restored English homes as she invites you into her personal journey of restoring her own sense of value and purpose—and reveals how you can do the same.So what is White & Faded? As Janet explains, she loves white things as a culmination of all colors and a representation of new mercies. And she loves faded things, such as cast-aside furniture, as a reminder that even what is painful or imperfect can be repurposed to reveal hidden beauty. Janet givesTrade Review'Decorating a home is about so much more than the ethereal interiors beautifully styled with intentionally curated antiques. This is the kind of book that will get your creative wheels turning and you'll revisit time and again for inspiration, but it's also the kind of book you want to read for its rich and encouraging words.' * Marian Parsons, author of Feels Like Home and creator of the blog Miss Mustard Seed *'It takes a true visionary to curate beauty the way Janet does. Not only does she transform spaces with elegance and style, but also a distinct sense of comfort and home. Everything she touches turns to beautiful.' * Terrica Joy Smith, founder and editor in chief, Eden & Vine magazine *'Janet capture[s] the simplicity and raw beauty of weathered pieces, white linens, and, of course, white paint. She brings her vision together beautifully in one bright stream of light, making a compelling argument that an all-neutral palette will forever be cozy, timeless, inviting, and always magical!' * Leanne Ford, interior designer, editor in chief of FEEL FREE magazine, and star of HGTV’s Restored by the Fords and Home Again with the Fords *'Janet inspires others to be true to their style by her unique decisions, her unwavering dedication to how her home serves herself and others, her passion for true antiques, and her ability to deviate from the latest trends even when they're all over social media. Use this book as a guide to become your most authentic self in your home life and beyond.' * Liz Marie Galvan, interior designer, owner of the vintage home décor boutique The Found Cottage, and bestselling author of Cozy White Cottage *'There is an art to creating a unique and beautiful home, which Janet has perfected. This book is pure inspiration of how to create and style a unique home full of passion and almost fairy-tale-like ambience.' * Shirlie Kemp, musician, ’80s pop singer with Wham! and Pepsi & Shirlie, photographer, stylist *'White and Faded' is a love letter to the enduring charm and authenticity of homes and objects of the past, and their unparalleled contribution to today's endearing and meaningful interiors. It's also a story of resilience and reinvention. Janet's passion for restoring homes (and hearts) shines through every beautiful space showcased and her every word.' * Fifi O’Neill, author of Romantic Prairie Style, The Romantic Prairie Cookbook, Prairie Style Weddings, Global Bohemian, Surfside Style, Shades of White, Creative Style *
£17.00
Almighty & Insane Books Thee Almighty & Insane: Chicago Gang Business
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£999.99
The London Stereoscopic Company Stereoscopy is Good For You: Life in 3-D
Book SynopsisAt the start of the pandemic Brian May and The London Stereoscopic Company called out to the world to capture moments of pure joy through stereoscopic (3-D) photography.The flow of pictures has never stopped and the results are astonishing, with captivating images submitted, over the course of two years, from UK, Australia, Brazil, France, Italy, Tanzania, Paraguay, Spain, Thailand, United States, Zanzibar and many more countries. As founder of The London Stereoscopic Company, Brian has selected the most impressive photos. Each image is accompanied by the name of the photographer, their country and an inspiring quote describing the joy behind their subject.A book for not only those into stereoscopic (3-D) photography but for everyone interested in nature, photography and the human condition. A moment in history locked down in a compact and beautiful book.Brian May says,?We, the London Stereoscopic company, invited contributions. The result was an avalanche of great material, and it was then a labour of love to choose the ones you will find here. You will see an amazing breadth of invention. Some people took their smartphones into their garden if they were lucky enough to have one, capturing flowers, plants and garden creatures. Some snapped the newly appreciated beauty of their immediately surrounding landscapes on permitted walks. And some even turned their cameras to the sky. Some created purely virtually on their laptops ? creating landscapes, both terrestrial and cosmic. You will see it all here.?
£24.00
Metropolitan Museum of Art The Art of the Literary Poster
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£36.00
Search Press Ltd The Easy Guide to Painting Water in Watercolour
Book SynopsisThe ultimate no-nonsense guide to painting realistic, captivating water, from still lakes and crashing waves to water droplets.
£9.49
Gestalten Spatial Storytelling
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£36.00
Flame Tree Publishing John James Audubon A Pair of Magpies Foiled
Book SynopsisNew title in the Flame Tree Pocket Notebook collection, combining beautiful art with high-quality production and featuring a pocket at the back, two ribbon bookmarks and a solid magnetic side flap. Perfect for personal use, handbags and make a dazzling gift.A FLAME TREE POCKET NOTEBOOK. Beautiful and luxurious the journals combine high-quality production with magnificent art. Perfect as a gift, and an essential personal choice for writers, notetakers, travellers, students, poets and diarists. Features a wide range of well-known and modern artists, with new artworks published throughout the year.BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED. The highly crafted covers are printed on foil paper, embossed then foil stamped, complemented by the luxury binding and rose red end-papers. The covers are created by our artists and designers who spend many hours transforming original artwork into gorgeous 3d masterpieces that feel good in the hand, and look wonderful on a desk or table.PRACT
£10.93
MIT Press Ltd Architecture Follows Fish
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£36.10
Hoaki Japanese Bestiary Animals in Japanese Mythology
Book SynopsisAt the heart of this book are twenty-eight real-life animals and the myths and literature, paintings, drawings, textiles and ceramics they have inspired some of the most celebrated Japanese artists and writers to create Since the dawn of Japanese folklore and religion, the Japanese soul has cultivated a special connection with nature and wildlife, in part due to the natural abundance of the Japanese archipelago. Every animal, from the frightening crow to the sublime crane, is sacred, occupying a central place in Japanese mythology, literature, arts, and crafts. In this text-rich art book, readers will find twenty-eight real-life animals, including the fox, frog, cat, monkey, and firefly, described in texts combining haikus, tales and anecdotes from everyday life and illustrated with objects produced by the some of the most celebrated Japanese artists and craftsmen. Readers will see just how central animals -from the most fleeting to the most majestic, from the wildest to the most domesticated -are to Japanese legends and literature but also in the latest manga and animated films. In some cases, the animals are transformed and endowed with human attributes; in others, through a representative selection of Japanese art -paintings, prints, fashion and common Japanese objects such as netsuke (miniature sculptures)- they appear lovingly portrayed in their natural element: typical animals of the countryside, mountains, forests, rivers and sea, and even today's cities. While most of the animals in this Japanese bestiary are good omens, even ones a tad mischievous, downright evil or uniquely sacred, such as the sika deer or the crane, all are invested with strong symbolism and have become extremely popular in a country where everything is ephemeral and transient, yet everything remains. Japanese Bestiary is an ideal book for anyone interested in Japanese drawing and painting, animal illustrations and wildlife art and literature. AUTHORS: Nelly Delay, art historian, graduate of the École du Louvre high school, was an art critic at Combat* - founded in 1941 as a clandestine newspaper - and in various Swiss and Italian magazines before specializing, since 1963, in the study of ancient Japanese art. She organized Japanese art events in Paris from 1974 to 1984, for which she published texts on little-explored subjects and books on old Japanese drawings and paintings and the influence of Japanese on Western Art. Since 1989, she has devoted herself to publications and conferences within the framework of different cultural organizations and the OECD. Two of her many titles are available in English: ?The art and culture of Japan? and ?Japan: the fleeting spirit?. Dominique Ruspoli is a writer and photographer. Doctor (PhD) of Philosophy (by Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University, France) specialized on the aesthetics of western lough, she became lecturer on written communication and psychology at the EISEA (Graduate School of Engineering in Ivry, France) . Dominique Ruspoli has addressed in her writings subjects as different as psychodrama, the humorous drawing, the Etruscans, Venice or the Lascaux cave, and has published also books on the Japanese artists Hokusai, Hiroshige and Kyôsai. She is, since 2000, member of the College of Pataphysics - The Science of Imaginary Solutions, founded after the principles described by the symbolist writer Alfred Jarry. 180 colour illustrations
£23.99
Thames & Hudson Ltd Imagining Englands Past
Book SynopsisImagining Englandâs Past takes a long look at the countryâs invented histories, from the glamorous to the disturbing, from the eighth century to the present day. England has long built its sense of self on visions of its past. What does it mean for medieval writers to summon King Arthur from the post-Roman fog; for William Morris to resurrect the skills of the medieval workshop and Julia Margaret Cameron to portray the Arthurian court with her Victorian camera; or for Yinka Shonibare in the final years of the twentieth century to visualize a Black Victorian dandy? By exploring the imaginations of successive generations, this book reveals how diverse notions of the past have inspired literature, art, music, architecture and fashion. It shines a light on subjects from myths to mock-Tudor houses, Stonehenge to steampunk, and asks how â and why â the past continues so powerfully to shape the present. Not a history of England, but a history of those who have written, painted and dreameTrade Review'Susan Owens conjures our imagined past with such vivacity and lyricism that I can see the dawn mist rising over fabled fields and hear the tread of fictional histories on the worn stairs of yesteryear. Packed full of myths, stories, poems and paintings I found this book impossible to put down!' - Charlotte Mullins'England has dreamed itself a past – with tenderness and wit, Susan Owens shows how that dream sustains and deludes us' - Matthew Sweet, author and broadcaster'The nationalist nostalgia so evident in today’s discourse has deep roots … The ideal past never existed, so it had to be constructed from clues, whether they be Arthurian tales, or the objects studied by the Society of Antiquaries (founded in 1586), Owens ties it together through a strikingly broad frame of reference and an eye for the telling object or episode' - New Statesman'Fascinating' - Choice'English identity has been steeped in an invented past, which keeps on being reinvented. This lively study traces its journey from Stonehenge to steampunk' - Apollo'Via blitz spirit, Brexit and more than one coronation, Owens charts the nostalgic myth-making mania to today' - World of Interiors'A fascinating study of the ways various generations of the English have conceived of their nation’s history … The book ranges widely to show an England that has always had more than a bit of the mystical about it' - New Criterion'Owens’s exploration of how the English have, for more than 1,000 years, conjured “Englishness” into being, then pondered the matter of identity, is a useful antidote to the idea that the English are too relaxed and confident in their nationhood to bother with self-examination' - TLS'An entertaining study of the seductive legends of England’s past … bewitching' - The Art NewspaperTable of ContentsPrologue 1. Once Upon a Time 2. The Treasures of Time 3. Living in the Past 4. In the Olden Days 5. Cruasades Against the Age 6. Nostalgia 7. Backing into the Future Epilogue
£21.25
The Crowood Press Ltd Designing Timber Buildings
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£18.00
Prestel The World of Banksy
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£21.25
Reaktion Books Cosplay and the Dressing of Identity
Book SynopsisA close exploration of the vibrant world of cosplay, showing how cosplayers build a strong connection to the characters and stories they treasure, and ultimately how they are constructing their own identities.
£16.20
Rizzoli Parisian by Design
Book SynopsisA beautiful apartment in Paris is something we all dream of. A bohemian retreat, full of character and charm. Here, designer David Jimenez inspires us with his interiors while sharing his secrets for how to decorate like a Parisian. Interior designer David Jimenez has lived and worked in Paris for years, where he’s celebrated for his beautifully livable interiors. With a classic and modern style, Jimenez creates the type of chic French-influenced interiors that so many of us aspire to. In these pages, Jimenez imparts ideas and inspiration for how we can design our own space for comfort and style, layer with textures and colors, and artfully arrange collections of art, collectibles, and books. The book contains a how-to section sharing Jimenez’s tips for decorating in the French style, including chic paint colors and setting an elegant table, along with inspiring entries on where to soak up the best design in Paris. Also included is aTrade Review"After living and working in Paris for years, David Jimenez is ready to reveal his tricks to achieving an effortless, French-inspired look. Parisian by Design contains everything from in-depth looks at Jimenez's arresting work to entries on where to find the best examples of French design." —VERANDA"His style is effortless, dripping in antiques, but also livable and fresh." —BALLARD DESIGNS"Written by Diane Dorrans Saeks, Parisian by Design: Interiors By David Jimenez (Rizzoli, $55) highlights ultraromantic French-influenced spaces from the famed designer. Tune in to Jimenez’s top ideas for decorating with French flair and peek at the source section for his favorite flea markets, antiques dealers and art galleries in Paris and New York." —ATLANTA HOMES & DESIGNS"...Jimenez shows how he fulfilled his wish for living in Paris and while doing so he invites readers in to view his different Parisian domiciles and also shares secrets on how to decorate like a Parisian." —CALIFORNIA HOMES"Learn how to decorate like a Parisian with tips for decorating in the French style, including chic paint colors and setting an elegant table. Inspiring entries on where to soak up the best designs in Paris are included. Oui Oui." —SOCIETY TEXAS"Do as the French do! In Parisian by Design, designer David Jimenez gives readers tips and tricks for establishing the effortless Parisian chic that sets the standard for many design obsessives." —ELLE DECOR"His two homes are lavishly featured in his first book alongside various projects in Europe. Jimenez does not shy from adding layers and mixing periods in his collections, partnering baroque gilt tables with pinstriped club chairs, antique crystal chandeliers with modern reading lights, Hollywood regency pieces with French boiserie." —FORBES.COM"Whether you live in the City of Light or thousands of miles away, Jimenez imparts ideas and inspiration for decorating and living like a Parisian, offering insider tips on everything from sourcing classic French paint colors to navigating a flea market like a pro." —ARTFULLY WALLS
£32.00
Taylor & Francis Ltd The Experimental Darkroom
Book SynopsisThe Experimental Darkroom is a book focused on traditional black & white photographic materialsâdarkroom chemistry and silver gelatin paperânow used in many non-traditional ways. The book starts with a comprehensive digital negatives chapter. Topics are divided into five sections: cameraless experimentation, camera experimentation, printing experimentation, finished print experimentation, and a section highlighting contemporary photographers who use these approaches today. Each process under discussion is accompanied by photographic examples and a step-by-step method written in a âœJust the facts, maâamâ style.Topics included are: Photograms and clichÃs verre Lumen prints Chemigrams Pinhole and zoneplate Holgas Chromo Liquid emulsion and modern tintype Lith printing Sabattier MordanÃage Bleaching and bleachout Toning, traditional to experimental Applied color and abrasion tone Encaustic, photomontage, and collage Bromoil The Experimental Darkroom encourages taking risks and having fun. Over 400 images and 71 artists are included in its 276 pages. The outcome will be an expansion of creative options for the silver gelatin print. The options are engaging and now more accessible with digital negatives. Images are no longer solely captured in camera or on analog film. The darkroom is no longer always dark. The print is no longer a pristine and accurate rendition of what the camera sees. Photographers are pushing the boundaries of black & white photographic practice. It is an exciting time to get into the darkroom and play!Table of ContentsPreface, Introduction, Chapter 1: Setting Up the Contemporary Darkroom, Chapter 2: Digital Negatives for the Contemporary Darkroom Part 1: Cameraless Experimentaation, Chapter 3: Photograms and Cliché-Verres, Chapter 4: Lumenprints, Chapter 5: The Chemigram Part 2: Camera Experimentation, Chapter 6: Pinhole and Zoneplate, Chapter 7: The Holga, Part 3 – Printing Experimentation, Chapter 8: Chromo, Chapter 9: Liquid Emulsion and Modern Tintype, Chapter 10: Lith Printing, Chapter 11: Sabattier, Part 4 – Finished Print Experimentation, Chapter 12: Mordancage, Chapter 13: Bleaching and Bleachout, Chapter 14: Toning, Chapter 15: Applied Color and Abrasion Tone, Chapter 16: Encaustic, Collage, Photomontage, Chapter 17: Bromoil, Part 5: Contemporary Experimental Artistis, Appendix, Bibliography
£46.99
Flame Tree Publishing Glasgow Boys Masterpieces of Art
Book SynopsisA group of primarily Scottish artists (mainly William York Macgregor, Joseph Crawhall, George Henry, Edward Atkinson Hornel, Sir John Lavery and Arthur Melville), the Glasgow Boys were active around the turn of the 20th Century. Though they painted in a number of different styles, they are connected by their rejection of classic Victorian painting. Inspired by the luminous techniques of James McNeil Whistler, they harnessed Impressionistic brushwork and livid realism in their work, trying new methods and everyday settings to create stunning works of art. With over 100 images, and broad introduction, this is a fine addition to Flame Tree's ever-increasing series on painting and illustration, Masterpieces of Art.
£11.69
Mixed Media Resources The Master Guide to Drawing Cartoons: How to Draw
Book SynopsisThe author of the mega-bestselling Master Guide to Drawing Anime series brings the same inspiring and informative approach to cartooning. Many aspiring artists want to create original characters. That's the fun of cartooning. But character design lessons can be challenging. This beginner's guide to character design shows cartoonists how to make small adjustments to basic forms and shapes in order to come up with unique characters they can call their own. The book focuses on six areas: head and body types, exaggeration, personality, proportions, poses, and costumes. Anyone who has wanted to invent an original character but doesn't know where to start will find the answers in this complete and accessible instructional book that’s chock full of clear step-by-step illustrations, expert instruction, and tons of helpful tips.
£16.14
Search Press Ltd Nature in Watercolour: Expressive Painting
Book SynopsisTake a walk through the seasons with Waltraud Nawratil in this vibrant guide to painting nature in watercolour. Discover new and traditional watercolour techniques: textural effects, backgrounds, exciting colour combinations and much more to create 30 stunning watercolour paintings that bring the natural world to life. Paint your way through a luscious landscape of flowers, fruits and trees, including a vibrant vase of impatient spring blooms, dreamy waterlilies floating on a still pond in summer, a golden forest and a copious autumn harvest, and ending with an exuberant pink poinsettia complete with frost-tipped leaves, which marks the coming of Christmas and the closing of the year. Each painting is worked in watercolour in the author's loose, delicate style. An ideal introduction to watercolour painting and an unmissable guide to developing technical skills – with plentiful inspiration for creating your own works of nature-inspired art.Trade ReviewDrawing inspiration from her garden around her home in Schönering, Austria, artist Waltraud Nawratil's Nature in Watercolour is aimed at beginners and encourages us to look at the world around us throughout the year for our painting subjects. Working through the seasons, Waltraud shows us the techniques needed to paint spring flowers, waterlilies on a summer pond, autumn harvests and a bright Christmas poinsettia, in her loose watercolour style. * Leisure Painter, August 2023 *Table of ContentsOpening reflections 6 Materials + Equipment Painting surfaces 10, Brushes 10, Accessories 11, Paints 11 Technique Focus Composition: Flower meadow 14, Details: Poppy flowers 18, Chance: Blue and purple flowers 22, White: White daisy 26, Contrasts: Birch trees 30, Focus: Sunflower 34 Projects Spring Message 40, Flowers from the Wayside 42, Summer is near — Poppies & Dandelions 44, Lime Tree in the Spring Light 46, Apple Tree in Blossom 48, Sun-dappled Spring Forest 50, A Profusion of Spring Flowers 52, Spring in the Mountains 54, Shaded Woods 58, Early Summer Meadow on the Forest Edge 60, Summer Harmony 62, Down by the River 64, Daisy Stars 66, The Ripening Grapes 68, Cow Parsley with Poppies 70, Dreamy Waterlilies 72, November Mood 76, Flaming Forests 78, Colourful Autumn Bouquet 80, Fiery Canopy 82, Autumnal Apple Harvest 84, In the Warm Autumn Light 86, The Forest is Colourful 88, Fading Summer 90, A Bouquet of Christmas Roses 94, Winter by the Lake 96, Rosy Red Amaryllis 98, Tree in a Snowstorm 100, White Flowers in Winter 102, Pink Poinsettia 104 Gallery and final words 106 About the author 110 Acknowledgements 111
£11.69
