Art & Photography Books
Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed Living with Pattern Color Texture and Print at
Book SynopsisA design book filled with beautiful photography and clear ideas for how to use pattern to decorate your home. If you focus on pattern, from texture and color to furniture and textiles, everything else will fall into place. Pattern is the strongest element in any room. In Living with Pattern, Rebecca Atwood demystifies how to use that element, a design concept that often confounds and confuses, demonstrating how to seamlessly mix and layer prints throughout a house. She covers pattern usage you probably already have, such as on your duvet cover or in the living room rug, and she also reveals the unexpected places you might not have thought to add it: bathroom tiles, an arrangement of book spines in a reading nook, or windowpane gridding in your entryway. This stunning book showcases distinct uses of pattern in homes all over the country to inspire you to realize that an injection of pattern can enliven any space, helping to make it uniquely yours.
£25.50
The Natural History Museum Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Book SynopsisAll 100 images awarded in the 2021 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition are featured in this powerful collection, together with the stories of what they reveal and how they were created.
£21.25
Faber & Faber Roxy Music 19531972 The Band That Invented an Era
Book SynopsisWritten with the assistance, for the first time, of all of those involved, including Bryan Ferry, Brian Eno, Andy Mackay and Phil Manzanera; the fashion designer Antony Price, the founding guru of pop art, and Bryan Ferry''s tutor, Richard Hamilton, and many more, Roxy is also the account of how pop art, the avant garde underground of the 1960s, and the heady slipstream of London in the sixties was transformed into the fashion cults of revivalism, nostalgia and pop futurism in the early 1970s.
£13.49
Faber & Faber Eric Gill
Book SynopsisA gorgeous new edition of Fiona MacCarthy''s ground-breaking biography of the artist-craftsman, typographer, and lettercutter, master wood-engraver, and sculptor: Eric Gill.''Fascinating on the work and fair to the man; a brilliant biography.'' Independent''Scrupulous and sensitive . . . A wise and foolish English eccentric in full glory.'' Observer''Full of insight and interest . . . A considerable addition to modern biography.'' TimesEric Gill was the greatest English artist-craftsman of the twentieth century: a typographer and lettercutter of genius and a master in the art of sculpture and wood-engraving. He was a devoted family man and key figure in three Catholic art and craft communities: yet he also believed in complete sexual freedom. In her controversial, landmark biography, originally published in 1989, celebrated biographer Fiona MacCarthy delves into the complex, dark, and contradictory sides of the
£17.00
Angelika Buettner Productions I AM Celebrating the Perfect Imperfect
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£58.50
University of North Texas Press A Girl Named Carrie
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£33.71
Random House USA Inc The Home Edit for Teens
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£15.29
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Andres Valencia
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£22.95
Penguin Books Ltd The Face of Britain
Book SynopsisSimon Schama brings Britain to life through its portraits, as seen in the five-part BBC series The Face of Britain and the major National Portrait Gallery exhibitionChurchill and his painter locked in a struggle of stares and glares; Gainsborough watching his daughters run after a butterfly; a black Othello in the nineteenth century; the poet-artist Rossetti trying to capture on canvas what he couldn''t possess in life; a surgeon-artist making studies of wounded faces brought in from the Battle of the Somme; a naked John Lennon five hours before his death.In the age of the hasty glance and the selfie, Simon Schama has written a tour de force about the long exchange of looks from which British portraits have been made over the centuries: images of the modest and the mighty; of friends and lovers; heroes and working people. Each of them - the image-maker, the subject, and the rest of us who get to look at them - are brought unforgettably to life. TogetherTrade ReviewSchama's greatest gift is a sure eye for an extraordinary story...This isn't what you get from conventional historians or conventional art writers, more's the pity...Schama has written books which will still be bought and talked about a century from now and he hasn't lost an ounce of zest or intelligence. Damn him... -- Andrew Marr * Prospect *He knows the history, the biography, and the art history...he made me look and learn. He is a great storyteller and we learn something new on every page. -- A S Byatt * New Statesman *All of these lives rendered with an acuity of detail that could rival the best of portraitists ... describing Lawrence's portrait of Wilberforce, Schama calls the painting a work of "transforming empathy". That phrase could be true of his storytelling throughout this book. -- Ekow Eshun * The Independent *Simon Schama's richly illustrated history of Britain in portraits is a work of dazzling panache ... a book to devour. -- John Carey * Sunday Times *He has animated our portraits superlatively. One of our most in-demand public intellectuals has deftly ventriloquised his talking heads. -- Stephen Smith * Evening Standard *Wonderfully compelling ... what this book, full of unhackneyed paintings and unfamiliar stories, shows is that when Schama is at his best he can see straight through people. -- Michael Prodger * The Times *Rich in its variety of subjects ... poignantly memorable -- Martin Gayford * Telegraph *Some of the best writing on British portraiture I have read. -- Bendor Grosvenor * Financial Times *He is both an inspired communicator of detail and context, an excitable and exciting critic and a sleeve-tugging gossip. The idea of portraiture is a perfect vehicle for his detailed imagination...the subjects of the portraits become uncannily alive. -- Tim Adams * The Observer *Viewers of his TV shows know what a passionate presenter of his subject - art history - Simon Schama is. He button-holes your eye on his inward voyage of imagination. He does it as compulsively on the page as on screen ... I welcome back in this book history as people - people whose characters can be read in their fascinating faces. -- Peter Lewis * Daily Mail *Inspiring ... Schama tells it with panache, weaving facts and anecdotes into a vivid history. * Observer on 'The Story of the Jews' *Schama has a masterly ability to conjure up character and vivify conflict * Financial Times on 'A History of Britain' *With Schama you look at a picture and see it as you hadn't before * Telegraph on 'Rembrandt's Eyes' *Splendid, spirited, immensely enjoyable and wide-ranging * Financial Times on 'The Story of the Jews' *Shows Schama at his best . . . as full of memorable incident as a Bellow novel and wittier than a Woody Allen movie * The Times on 'The Story of the Jews' *Schama writes with grace and wit, and his enthusiasms are contagious * Anita Brookner on 'The Embarrassment of Riches' *Dazzling, beyond praise * Sunday Times on 'Citizens' *Splendid... seething with ideas. Schama brings great intimacy and authority to proceedings * New York Times Book Review *
£15.29
Harvard University Press The Shape of Content
£17.95
Princeton University Press Blue
Book SynopsisTrade Review"A miracle of poetry in the midst of academic rigidity." * Télérama *". . . a rich volume, intelligently illustrated. . . . With sure-footed scholarship, trenchant opinions, Michel Pastoureau goes beyond a perfunctory visit: he makes us realize the importance of this material and avoids the errors of a number of other historians." * Le Monde *". . . a delicious mix of erudition and lighthearted fun." * Livres *"Pastoureau's text moves us through one fascinating area of activity after another. . . . The jacket, cover and end-papers of this luscious book are appropriately blue; its double-columned text breathes easily in the space of its pages; it is so well sewn it opens flat at any place; and fascinating, aptly chosen color plates, not confined to the title color, will please even those eyes denied the good luck of being blue."---William Gass, Los Angeles Times Book Review"Blue is both prettily produced and whimsically enjoyable."---Julian Bell, Times Literary Supplement"Michel Pastoureau takes us into territory that could be made to feel impossibly dense and absurdly specialized. To his credit, the tour is brisk and challenging."---John Loughery, Washington Post Book World"A generous, gorgeous book full of nearly 100 historical and artistic plates, all illustrating the meaning and role of the color blue in Western history. . . . Pastoureau has created something rare: a coffee table book that is also a good read. And not just a good read, but a compelling read."---Brian Bouldrey, Chicago Tribune"Blue . . . is confident, stylish, well-turned out. . . . The book's sapphire glow will grace the most discriminating coffee tables."---Jane Gardam, Spectator"This beautifully illustrated book is well written and informative, and makes an important contribution to the social history of art." * Choice *"In this beguiling and beautiful mixture of art book and social history, the distinguished French scholar shows how the rarest of all colors became the commonest."---Emma Hagestadt and Boyd Tonkin, The Independent Magazine"The material history of a certain section of the spectrum, from the costly tones of the Virgin's cloak to uniforms, Picasso and jeans. History can make you blind, but some historians can make you see again."---James Davidson, Daily Telegraph"Taken together, the earlier volumes on blue (2001), black (2009), green (2013) and red (2017), plus the new book, [Yellow,] represent ‘an edifice’ that [Michel Pastoureau] has been working to build for half a century: a history of colours in (for the most part) Europe from the ancient Greeks and Romans to the 18th century and beyond. . . . [The books] amount to an ambitious project deserving not merely respect but even a touch of awe. There are very few comparable enterprises."---Kevin Jackson, Literary Review
£31.50
Princeton University Press Humanity
Book SynopsisTrade Review"The prominent Chinese artist and dissident Ai Weiwei has long used his fame and social media as a megaphone for his activism. It was because of his blogging and Twitter activity criticizing the government that he was detained by the Chinese police for nearly three months and had his passport taken away in 2011. And his Instagram posts of the last few years have brought increasing international attention to the refugee crisis, as has his documentary Human Flow, released last fall. But now Mr. Ai has returned to a more traditional form of expression: Humanity, a little blue book . . . that collects excerpts from Mr. Ai’s thoughts and aphorisms."---Robin Pogrebin, New York Times"Praise for Ai Weiwei's Weiwei-isms: "Here is a man who understands how to get messages to people. His expertise in artful dissemination is the 21st-century equivalent of Andy Warhol's brilliant populism.... [E]pigrammatic, pungent, uncompromising.""---Peter Aspden, Financial Times"A collection of impassioned quotations from Chinese artist and activist Ai that urge the developed world to assume a more charitable response to the global refugee crisis, the largest displacement of people since WWII. . . . This is not an analysis of the refugee crisis, but rather . . . field notes from the front lines. The result is a powerful and timely account of the refugee crisis that posits no easy solutions." * Publishers Weekly *"In his book Humanity, the Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, takes us on a meditation of sorts, from understanding through to action, via a series of quotations he has given in various magazines, podcasts, etc., around the world. . . . The quotes are presented and organized by artist and longtime collaborator Larry Warsh, who also writes the introduction, starting with the question 'What is our human obligation?' [Humanity offers a way ] to answer that question in light of current crises that are costing the lives of tens of thousands of people around the world. . . . Important reading."---Deborah Dundas, Toronto Star"Larry Warsh has done a great job in putting this collection together. It starts with an ending: 'My conclusion is we are one humanity. If anyone is being hurt, we are all being hurt. If anyone has joy, that‘s our joy.' It closes with a call to action: 'Indifference does not liberate us, but instead cuts us off from reality.' Make some space for these aphorisms in your focuses over the coming year, spread the word."---Stewart Rayment, interLib"In Humanity, Ai Weiwei tells us that because no artist can be self-contained, he feels that refugees are part of him and that he is part of them. He invites us to enter into a circuit of mutuality and empathy that involves a subject, an artist and an audience with consequences thatgo beyond the artistic situation."---Kosmas Tsokhas, Journal of Contemporary Asia
£10.99
Princeton University Press Brooklyn The Once and Future City
Book SynopsisA major new history of Brooklyn, told through its landscapes, buildings, and the people who made them, from the early 17th century to today.Trade Review"Winner of the PROSE Award in Architecture and Urban Planning, Association of American Publishers""Finalist with Special Recognition for the Brendan Gill Prize, Municipal Art Society of New York""Finalist for the On the Brinck Book Awards, The University of New Mexico"
£14.39
Princeton University Press Coomaraswamy
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£22.50
Scholastic Urban Art Set 06
Book SynopsisThis title is part of a series that includes phonically decodablediverse and inclusive stories and topics, accompanied by age appropriatecontemporary photographs and humorous illustrations thatwill engage and inspire striving readers.
£6.23
National Trust 100 Curiosities Inventions from the Collections
Book SynopsisKatie Knowles is Assistant National Curator for Engagement at the National Trust. She specialises in interpretation and has contributed to content and publications on the Trust's rich and varied collections. She previously worked as the National Trust's Research Manager and held various communications roles before joining the Trust's Assistant Curator training programme.Table of ContentsIntroduction; 100 CURIOSITIES & INVENTIONS; Gazetteer of featured properties; Index; Acknowledgements; Picture credits
£9.50
Quarto Publishing PLC Road Life
Book SynopsisRoad Life introduces you to 35 inspirational people from across the globe who’ve made their vans, campers and buses part of their lifestyle, and provides you with the tools to do the same.Table of ContentsIntroduction Digital Nomads Weekend Warriors Thrillseekers and Adventurers Shoestring Travellers Cleaner Living Off-Grid Explorers Directory Index Acknowledgements
£15.29
British Museum Press Hokusai
Book SynopsisShortlisted for Exhibition Catalogue of the Year in the British Book Design and Production Awards 2022. ---------- 'Hokusai: The Great Picture Book of Everything... is both an important contribution to the existing scientific knowledge of the work of this outstanding Japanese artist and an important illustrative source for researchers representing such fields as art history, sinology, Japanese studies, Korean studies, cultural anthropology and cognitive anthropology. For a reader who is not professionally connected with any of the scientific disciplines, Hokusai's mastery of drawing may prove to be an inspiration to broaden their knowledge in the field of history of art and history of culture.' Ethos, quarterly magazine ---------- A landmark publication of a major new discovery of over 100 drawings by foremost Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai. Acquired by the British Museum in 2020, these previously unpublished drawings had been forgotten for over 70 years. Katsushika Hokusai Table of Contents"Directors’ foreword Introduction Annotations Catalogue of works – all 103 drawings reproduced at actual size Index
£21.25
British Museum Press Michelangelo the last decades
Book SynopsisTracing the final 30 years of Michelangelo's career, this book examines how the great master used art and faith to explore the common human experience of ageing in a rapidly changing world. This fascinating and beautifully illustrated catalogue demonstrates the creativity of Michelangelo's late years in a way that is both accessible and scholarly.' Jill Burke, author of How to be a Renaissance Woman and The Italian Renaissance Nude Michelangelo Buonarroti (14751564) was one of the greatest artists of the Renaissance. He was not the isolated, tortured genius of artistic myth, but a man who maintained a close circle of friends and associates into old age. He developed collaborative working relationships with younger artists, thereby maintaining his fame and reputation even as he aged, relinquishing the hardest physical work to others. His late drawings offer a powerful insight into his psychology, reflecting his Catholic faith, his commanding intellectual engagement and his hope for eternal life. Michelangelo reimagined the iconography of religious art to create hugely influential compositions of key moments in Christian faith, such as the Crucifixion, the Last Judgment and the Pietà (or Lamentation). He was involved in designing several significant sites in Rome at this time including his key architectural project, the immense challenge of rebuilding St Peter's, at the very heart of Christianity. His role as an architect is explored through beautiful drawings, highlighting his range as a designer. Alongside his major commissions he created deeply personal drawings revisiting earlier compositions to explore intensely moving Crucifixions that served as spiritual meditations on Christ's death and offered the hope of salvation for an elderly man facing the end of his own long life. Built on the British Museum's extraordinary collection of drawings, this book explores Michelangelo's relationships and late creativity to go beyond the towering Renaissance master known today.
£28.00
British Museum Press Watches Paperback anglais
Book SynopsisThe British Museum watch collection is unsurpassed anywhere in the world, and this brilliant book tells the story of the watch which spans an incredible 500 years.
£16.19
Phaidon Press Ltd Chardin
Book SynopsisAn introduction to the work of Jean Baptiste Chardin.Trade ReviewOn the Colour Library Series "Ideal introductions for students and museum-goers."—Independent "Phaidon’s excellent Colour Library series: [...] a good introduction to nearly 50 key artists and movements in art history."—Antiques Trade Gazette "The Phaidon Colour Library Series provides an invaluable introduction to key artists and movements in art history."—Art & Craft
£8.18
Phaidon Press Ltd Do It Yourself
Book Synopsis50 of the world’s most exciting designers and visionary artists have devised simple objects that anyone can make at home.Trade Review"This new book seeks to redefine DIY for the flat-pack generation. With the intention to inspire, the clear instructions and hand-drawn illustrations make it wonderfully easy to assemble items like this Flying Shelf by Matteo Thun." —Absolutely City & Angel"Ever wanted to actually use the drill your aunt bought you three Christmases ago? Try one of these 50 DIY builds from the world's most lauded artists and designers... Mercifully, they're all straightforward, and each project includes hand-drawn step-by-step illustrations, a list of tools you'll need and the necessary materials. Time to break the cellophane." —GQ online"Stylish collection of playful and practical projects." —House & Garden"A highly gift-table book for tinkerers, makers, aspiring industrial designers and expert IKEA furniture assemblers... The designs... are handsome, functional and, most importantly, put together by hand." —Mother Nature Network"aims to elevate DIY from the drudgery of everyday domestic construction and repairs to a creative expression of an art and style" —New Design"the biggest stars on the international design scene to create a piece of furniture that can be replicated by anyone with a keen eye and basic toolkit" —The Sunday Telegraph"If you've been carrying a torch for a great design piece... [this] new book may help fulfill that unrequited love... fun, often quirky projects" —ArchitecturalDigest.com "Beautiful pictures, clear instructions, and elegant design." —Quartz"[A] smart take on the pervasive DIY trend in an increasingly design-conscious world that will give your self-made project a galvanizing back story." —Slate.com"Something of a provocation, challenging us to look beyond the branding and see everyday objects in a whole new light... This is a book about emotional connections to objects, and how the act of alteration or interaction with a thing – however minor – can increase its lifespan and enhance our day-to-day lives."—wallpaper.com"Designers creations you can make by yourself, isn’t it the height of chic? In his book Do It Yourself to be published in October in France, the german journalist Thomas Barnthaler show 50 of those unique pieces."—Grazia France"We don’t often include 'how to' books here, but this one is a little bit different, inviting contemporary designers and artists from Konstantin Grcic and Ai Weiwei to create their own DIY projects."—Crafts"In typically gorgeous Phaidon style, 50 visual designers and artists have pulled together a proper syllabus of simple, sophisticated DIY art and design projects. " —LA Weekly
£17.95
Duckworth Books Effie
Book SynopsisA compelling portrait of the extraordinary woman behind some of the greatest paintings of the Victorian eraTrade Review'Effie Gray's story is extraordinary and Cooper feasts upon it with appetite... I cannot recommend Fagence Cooper's biography of Effie Gray more highly to anyone with a heart, a liking for a good read and an interest in things Victorian' Henrietta Garnett, Literary Review'This is an exceptional book about an exceptional trio and the exceptional families that formed them' The Scotsman'A joy to read - a wonderful, rich book' Emma Thompson'At last Effie Millais has been given her voice and it is marvelous one. Effie emerges as a courageous, intelligent, resourceful, woman who refused to go quietly. In unsettling Victorian society, she left the door ajar for generations of women. Suzanne Fagence Cooper elegantly brings to life the glittering world of Victorian art and the socially complicated one of a woman who wed the two cultural giants of the age and not only survived, but thrived! Effie's story is a haunting one. I couldn't put it down' Linda Lear, author of Beatrix Potter: A Life in Nature
£10.44
The Crowood Press Ltd Twenty Concepts in Woodblock Printing
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewA textbook written with great expertise and a deep understanding of the medium, of woodblock printing. Any artist would do well to read and observe the advice in this wise tome. -- Jane Randfield, Multiples, the journal of the Society of Wood Engravers. * Multiples, the journal of the Society of Wood Engravers *
£12.34
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Michelangelo
Book Synopsis* This major new biography recounts the extraordinary life of one of the most creative figures in Western culture. * Antonio Forcellino is one of the world s leading authorities on Michelangelo and an expert art historian and restorer.Trade Review"Michelangelo lived in interesting times (French invasions; the Reformation) and Forcellino displays an excellent grasp of the political and religious turmoil of the period and, as an art historian-restorer, is as eloquent talking about techniques as he is about composition and iconography." The Observer "What sets this biography apart is that its author is not merely a historian but an art restorer as well, giving him deep insight into materials and techniques that were such a major part of Michelangelo's life. The author is appealingly novelistic in his portrayal of the artist's quotidian life, lending a three dimensionality to what could otherwise be a dry recital of dates and artworks." History Wire "A breath-taking and even thrilling story offering much that is brand new in an obviously crowded field ... these hands-on descriptions of the colors of the paint, the surfaces, the details of sculpture help us to see Michelangelo in a new and more informed manner." California Literary Review "Authoritative on the life of Michelangelo." Irish Examiner "In this brilliant new biography by art historian and restorer Antonio Forcellino the facts are disentagled from the myths." Yorkshire Evening Post "[Forcellino] succeeds in revealing why Michelangelo still stands head-and-shoulders above his peers (and certainly his twenty-first century successors)." Diplomat "Antonio Forcellino has written Michelangelo's biography as a fascinating novel, but at the same time, it is carefully and well documented by original source material. A thoroughly enjoyable and recommendable read." European Reveiw of History "Combining a biographer's insight with a conservator's knowledge of materials and techniques, Antonio Forcellino has written an engaging study of the world's most famous sculptor, painter, and architect." William Wallace, Washington University "Written as fluently as a novel, Forcellino's gripping narrative combines new research on Michelangelo's life and vivid quotations from his letters with a sharp sense of the artistic challenges to which he responded and a restorer's close attention to technical detail." Peter Burke, University of Cambridge "From the very first pages, this fascinating biography draws us into the heart of the life of the greatest artist of post-Antiquity, a life of privilege which nevertheless had its share of burden and tragedy. As an art historian, Antonio Forcellino is endowed with a fresher, sharper, more professional and livelier outlook than most learned scholars. From his personal experience, he knows the work on the scaffolding, regardless of the height or season, as well as the techniques of the scalpel and the fresco, the study of the human body and the endless negotiations with clients of differing temperaments and moods. At the same time, his fluent and lively account ably evokes Michelangelo's political, economic and personal background, whilst penetrating the secrets of Michelangelo's religiousness: this - occasionally desperate - dialogue with the contradictory thought of contemporary theology and this passionate search for a direct relationship with God which are indispensable keys to the understanding of his works." Christoph Luitpold Frommel, University of Rome "Based on sources of the highest quality, this portrait of a man obsessed with art, at once savage and yet fragile, does away with the cobwebs that have gathered over time. Forcellino - who restored Michelangelo's Moses - knows every inch of the marble with which the artist battled." Corriere della Sera "With striking literary talent, Antonio Forcellino - one of the greatest art historians and restorers in Europe - brings the man and his times to life." La Gazetta del MezzogiornoTable of ContentsList of Figures Introduction Chapter One – Childhood Chapter Two – The Youthful Genius Chapter Three – At the Court of Julius II Chapter Four – Back and forth between Rome and Florence Chapter Five – At the call of the Medicis Chapter Six – Michelangelo’s glasses Chapter Seven – The Pauline Chapel Chapter Eight – No more illusions Notes Index
£999.99
The History Press Ltd Stokes Croft and Montpelier
Book SynopsisCandid street photography that catches the essence of life and culture in Stokes Croft and Montpelier
£16.20
The History Press Ltd Early and First Generation Green Diesels in
Book SynopsisStunning photographs reveal the progression of early diesel power
£17.00
The History Press Ltd Boggarts Trolls and Tylwyth Teg
Book SynopsisFolk stories from different cultures about the Little People that inhabit hidden lands
£13.49
The History Press Ltd King and Collector
Book SynopsisA sumptuous guide to the art of Henry VIII – and what his collection of paintings and artworks reveal about the man and his reignTrade ReviewThe era of Henry VIII was a time of cultural ferment, and King and Collector captures the vivacity and boldness of those years in a fashion that is succinct, well-judged and clear, illuminating the visual culture and placing it in a nuanced context. If you are visiting Tudor England, this book will be a sure guide to what to look at and how to look at it -- Hilary MantelI was gripped from the first paragraph. This is a lively, fascinating and, above all, sound account of Henry VIII as sitter and patron. His turbulent reign is mirrored in art and it is brought to life for a broad audience in this wonderful, beautifully crafted book. Packed with absorbing detail and brilliant insights, this is a must for anyone with an interest in the Tudor period -- Alison WeirExquisite ... Paints a vivid picture of the splendour of Henry VIII’s court and the art treasures within it, and in so doing brings the king himself dazzlingly to life. Beautifully written and impeccably researched, it casts fresh light upon the most famous monarch in British history -- Tracy BormanThis is a book about Tudor art, but also the stories within and around each artwork ... In their account, the authors have succeeded where many others have failed. Art has not been reduced to mere illustration; it becomes an immersive gateway into an exploration of Tudor culture, political symbolism and spirituality. We also have a well-matched account of Henry himself – the nature of his kingship, his ambitions, achievements, failures, frustrations and insecurities – and we follow his path from ebullient masquer and triumphant jouster to the crippled, irascible tyrant ... Through the text and the artworks, we can glimpse a lost world of bejewelled courtiers and palaces drenched in the colour and symbolism of 16th-century art and craftsmanship, as well as understand what it meant to Henry VIII and the Tudor art of kingship -- Brett Dolman, Curator (Collections), Historic Royal PalacesLearning about the arts should always be an enriching and satisfying experience. Crucial to that experience are inspiring narrators who can breathe life into the stories of the past that are captured in art and material culture. It is a real joy to be in the presence of experts who not only understand their subject matter but also the audience they are sharing their knowledge with ... Linda Collins and Siobhan Clarke bring a magnificent and dreadful king to life through the visual medium of his paintings, and in doing so create an impression of knowing the man more intimately. The Art of Kingship is indeed an apt title for this little book that offers us an enormous visual slice of Henry’s life -- Florian Schweizer, CEO of the Arts SocietyA brisk, useful introduction to the king as collector, full of intriguing detail about the ways in which Henry went about altering the common European conception of his country as culturally backward and lacking interest in the visual arts -- Mark Bostridge, The Spectator
£14.39
Anness Publishing Illustrated Encyclopedia of Royal Britain
Book SynopsisBritain's royal and architectural heritage is celebrated in this sumptuous history, with 1000 images.
£17.00
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Art of Custom Sneakers
Book SynopsisCreate your own one-of-a-kind kicks with painting, drawing, stenciling, and marbleizing techniques from celebrated sneaker customizer Xavier Kickz (aka Xavier Crews).*Winner of the 2023 Silver Foreword INDIE Book Award*In Art of Custom Sneakers, Xavier shares his innovative ideas and techniques for prepping, designing, and finishing custom sneakers for everyone.The book begins with the basics—including tools and materials, workspace setup, prep, finishing, and design planning—then moves on to dozens of incredible customizing projects. Whatever your level of artistic experience, Xavier’s in-depth, step-by-step instructions ensure your success as you start making your own custom kicks. Twenty-eight QR codes to supplemental video instruction offer additional step-by-step guidance.As you go, gather inspiration from amazing custom sneakers throughout history.Start with any cleaTrade Review"[Xavier Kickz] encourages readers by telling them that they don’t have to be an artist or student of the craft to create a pair of sneakers or two (or several); all one needs is the desire and willingness to learn and to practice different techniques. ... A sure hit." * Library Journal STARRED Review *"[A] vibrant debut...The creative designs wow, especially the “cut paper collage” made by gluing on cutout comic book panels, as well as the marbled effect achieved by dipping shoes in a mixture of leather dye and shaving cream." * Publishers Weekly *Table of ContentsIntroduction SNEAKERS IN HISTORY: Definitive Moments in Sneaker Style Q&A: Xavier’s Frequently Answered Questions Workspace, Materials, and Tools: Workspace, Materials Prep and Finishing Basics: Laces, Surface Cleaning, Taping, Finishing Planning Your Design: Designing, Practicing Your Brushwork and Pen Work 1 Customizing with Paint Sprinkle Drip Kicks Cartoon Kicks Tiger Stripes Dragon Kicks Painted Plaid Freestyle High-Tops Toothpick Painting 2 Paint Pen Color Paint Pen Camo Fine-Line Quickie Paint Pen Doodling Paint Pen on Dark Color SNEAKERS IN CULTURE AND COMMUNITY: Sneakers, Sports, and Getting That Look 3 Crazy Color Shaving Cream Color Sharpie Tie-Dye Cool Color Drip Hydro-Dipped Marbelizing Galactic Splatter 4 Airbrush and Stencil Airbrushing Basics Airbrushing Black Leather Mix It Up Handmade Stencil Hot Stuff Color Waves Team Spirit 5 Paper, Cloth, Glitter, and Shine Fabrication Transformation Bedazzled Flash Brushed-on Glitter Cut-Paper Collage SNEAKERS IN POP CULTURE: A Timeline of Kicks in Music and Movies About Xavier Acknowledgments Index
£15.29
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Black Dogs
Book Synopsis Meet over 50 adorable black dogs, each brought to life through a stunning photographic portrait and heartwarming story.In this perfect gift book for dog owners and animal lovers, photographer Fred Levy turns his camera lens to black dogs of every breed to showcase their beauty, power, and lovable nature. Inside you’ll meet: Denver, a Labrador who is a natural protector and loves his favorite toy, Big Red Meanie Kendra, a German Shepherd who is a dog blood donor and has saved many lives Frida, a mini Daschund who, like her namesake (Frida Kahlo), is feisty and determined and even responds to commands in Spanish Blackberry, a Newfoundland who is a big, fluffy lovebug and likes to chase shadows Day-Z, a Brussels Griffon who is a pretty princess spoiled rotten by her parents and often gets mistaken for a cat due to her small size Duncan, a Cocker Spanie who is silly and goofy and loves his family And m
£6.99
Workman Publishing Strong Is the New Pretty
Book SynopsisGirls being fearless. Girls being silly. Girls being wild, stubborn, and proud. Girls whose faces are smeared with dirt and lit up with joy. So simple and yet so powerful, Strong Is the New Pretty celebrates, through more than 175 memorable photographs, the strength and spirit of girls being 100% themselves. Real beauty isn't about being a certain size, acting a certain way, wearing the right clothes, or having your hair done (or even brushed). Real beauty is about being your authentic self and owning it. Kate T. Parker is a professional photographer who finds the real beauty in girls, capturing it for all the world to see in candid and arresting images. A celebration, a catalog of spirit in words and smiles, an affirmation of the fact that it's what's inside you that counts, Strong Is the New Pretty conveys a powerful message for every girl, for every mother and father of a girl, for every coach and mentor and teacher, for everyone in the village that it takes to raise a strong and self-confident person.Trade Review“[Strong is the New Pretty is] a book of images of young girls being athletic, being active, being strong, being proud talking about their hobbies, talking about what they aspire to be in their lives. And it just [makes] me think...I hope that we're able to give that over to the younger generation.” —Kate Winslet, Los Angeles Times “I’m so obsessed with Strong Is the New Pretty. The book has a little bit of everything. It’s an amazing thing [that] my daughter and I have bonded over so hard, and she’s looking at these girls and looking at what the messaging is. It’s so well done. She wants to know the ages. I read the captions to her. She sleeps with it at night. And she is looking at girls who are talking about what they feel they can do in life. It’s so well curated too. It has this beautiful look and feel to it. It’s really the first thing in a while to kind of knock me off my feet.” —Drew Barrymore, USMagazine.com “A great book… I gave [it] to my daughters and watched as they pored over it.” —Nicole Kidman, Vogue.com “Femtastic… A powerful book.” —FamilyCircle Magazine “Strong Is The New Pretty is the definition of girl power.” —Buzzfeed “A lovely exploration filled with exquisite images of girls and quotes about what makes them strong, beautiful, and confident … stunning.” —School Library Journal “Positively moving and totally glorious.” —Booklist “This is an amazing celebration of the strength, confidence, and energy of girls and young women who are just beginning to understand their power in the world. Imagine how much more we can all accomplish when girls honor what their bodies can do and focus on their dreams rather than fixate on what they look like and obsess about their shape.” —Ann Shoket, former editor in chief of Seventeen magazine and author of The Big Life “Within the pages of Strong Is the New Pretty, we see girls as they naturally are and what they want and demand the world to see. They are inspiring, wise, and grounded in the certainty that they will take the world by storm.” —Rosalind Wiseman, author of Queen Bees Wannabes and the Owning Up curriculum“[Strong is the New Pretty is] a book of images of young girls being athletic, being active, being strong, being proud talking about their hobbies, talking about what they aspire to be in their lives. And it just [makes] me think...I hope that we're able to give that over to the younger generation.” —Kate Winslet, Los Angeles Times “I’m so obsessed with Strong Is the New Pretty. The book has a little bit of everything. It’s an amazing thing [that] my daughter and I have bonded over so hard, and she’s looking at these girls and looking at what the messaging is. It’s so well done. She wants to know the ages. I read the captions to her. She sleeps with it at night. And she is looking at girls who are talking about what they feel they can do in life. It’s so well curated too. It has this beautiful look and feel to it. It’s really the first thing in a while to kind of knock me off my feet.” —Drew Barrymore, USMagazine.com “A great book… I gave [it] to my daughters and watched as they pored over it.” —Nicole Kidman, Vogue.com ?“Femtastic… A powerful book.?” —FamilyCircle Magazine ?“Strong Is The New Pretty is the definition of girl power.?” —Buzzfeed “A lovely exploration filled with exquisite images of girls and quotes about what makes them strong, beautiful, and confident … stunning.” —School Library Journal “Positively moving and totally glorious.” —Booklist “This is an amazing celebration of the strength, confidence, and energy of girls and young women who are just beginning to understand their power in the world. Imagine how much more we can all accomplish when girls honor what their bodies can do and focus on their dreams rather than fixate on what they look like and obsess about their shape.” —Ann Shoket, former editor in chief of Seventeen magazine and author of The Big Life “Within the pages of Strong Is the New Pretty, we see girls as they naturally are and what they want and demand the world to see. They are inspiring, wise, and grounded in the certainty that they will take the world by storm.” —Rosalind Wiseman, author of Queen Bees Wannabes and the Owning Up curriculum“[Strong is the New Pretty is] a book of images of young girls being athletic, being active, being strong, being proud talking about their hobbies, talking about what they aspire to be in their lives. And it just [makes] me think...I hope that we're able to give that over to the younger generation.” —Kate Winslet, Los Angeles Times “I’m so obsessed with Strong Is the New Pretty. The book has a little bit of everything. It’s an amazing thing [that] my daughter and I have bonded over so hard, and she’s looking at these girls and looking at what the messaging is. It’s so well done. She wants to know the ages. I read the captions to her. She sleeps with it at night. And she is looking at girls who are talking about what they feel they can do in life. It’s so well curated too. It has this beautiful look and feel to it. It’s really the first thing in a while to kind of knock me off my feet.” —Drew Barrymore, USMagazine.com “A great book… I gave [it] to my daughters and watched as they pored over it.” —Nicole Kidman, Vogue.com “Femtastic… A powerful book.” —FamilyCircle Magazine “Strong Is The New Pretty is the definition of girl power.” —Buzzfeed “A lovely exploration filled with exquisite images of girls and quotes about what makes them strong, beautiful, and confident … stunning.” —School Library Journal “Positively moving and totally glorious.” —Booklist “This is an amazing celebration of the strength, confidence, and energy of girls and young women who are just beginning to understand their power in the world. Imagine how much more we can all accomplish when girls honor what their bodies can do and focus on their dreams rather than fixate on what they look like and obsess about their shape.” —Ann Shoket, former editor in chief of Seventeen magazine and author of The Big Life “Within the pages of Strong Is the New Pretty, we see girls as they naturally are and what they want and demand the world to see. They are inspiring, wise, and grounded in the certainty that they will take the world by storm.” —Rosalind Wiseman, author of Queen Bees Wannabes and the Owning Up curriculum
£13.49
Running Press,U.S. A Big Important Art Book Now with Women
Book SynopsisCelebrate 45 women artists, and gain inspiration for your own practice, with this beautiful exploration of contemporary creators from the founder of The Jealous Curator. Walk into any museum, or open any art book, and you''ll probably be left wondering: where are all the women artists? A Big Important Art Book (Now with Women) offers an exciting alternative to this male-dominated art world, showcasing the work of dozens of contemporary women artists alongside creative prompts that will bring out the artist in anyone!This beautiful book energizes and empowers women, both artists and amateurs alike, by providing them with projects and galvanizing stories to ignite their creative fires. Each chapter leads with an assignment that taps into the inner artist, pushing the reader to make exciting new work and blaze her own artistic trail. Interviews, images, and stories from contemporary women artists at the top of their game provide added inspiration, and h
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Running Press,U.S. Queer X Design
Book SynopsisThe first-ever illustrated history of the iconic designs, symbols, and graphic art representing more than 5 decades of LGBTQ pride and activism.Beginning with pre-liberation and the years before the Stonewall uprising, spanning across the 1970s and 1980s and through to the new millennium, Queer X Design celebrates the inventive and subversive designs that have powered the resilient and ever-evolving LGBTQ movement. The diversity and inclusivity of these pages is as inspiring as it is important, both in terms of the objects represented as well as in the array of creators; from buttons worn to protest Anita Bryant, to the original ''The Future is Female'' and ''Lavender Menace'' t-shirt; from the logos of Pleasure Chest and GLAAD, to the poster for Cheryl Dunye''s queer classic The Watermelon Woman; from Gilbert Baker''s iconic rainbow flag, to the quite laments of the AIDS quilt and the impassioned rage conveyed i
£20.90
Running Press,U.S. Wigging Out
Book SynopsisWigging Out is a comprehensive visual history of wigs and hairpieces, covering thousands of years of hair worn by everyone from Cleopatra and Louis XIV to Naomi Campbell and Lady Gaga. Starting in ancient Egypt and ending on the red carpet of the Met Gala, Wigging Out features key historical moments in fashion set alongside spectacular images of real and synthetic wigs worn by everyone from Roman emperors and nineteenth-century Gibson Girls to twenty-first-century drag queens and London street punks. Including interviews with modern wigmakers, stylists, and braiders, Wigging Out takes readers on a joyful romp through fake-hair history.
£22.50
Running Press Book Publishers Street Cats Where to Find Them
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£19.12
Workman Publishing E Is for Edward
£43.60
Pomegranate Communications Inc,US Vincent Van Gogh Coloring Book
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£6.50
Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed The Finer Things
Book SynopsisWith a foreword by Miles Redd, this luxurious decorating resource trains the eye to recognize enduring, quality home goods and to use them to dazzling design effect.Quality matters. Just as a home’s foundation should be built to stand the test of time, so, too, should the furniture, objects, and elements of our rooms speak to an enduring sense of beauty and comfort. They should outlast trends and our loving day-to-day use. But how does one recognize quality and judge whether something is well made?Christiane Lemieux set out to answer this question by interviewing the world’s greatest experts. Weaving together the insights and guidance of dozens of wallpaper and paint specialists, textile fabricators, accessories artisans, and interior designers, Lemieux has curated an unparalleled education in recognizing the hallmarks of timeless, heirloom-quality pieces. Hundreds of elegant home interiors—both iconic examples from the past and stunning residences today--represent the range of luxurious and customized environments that can be created with fine décor.
£40.00
McClelland & Stewart Inc. The Memoirs of Miss Chief Eagle Testickle Box Set
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£32.79
Chartwell Books Stitchin Chicken Embroidery Kit
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£19.37
Universe Publishing The Art of Dancehall
Book SynopsisA definitive celebration of the distinctive art of poster and flyer design in the highly influential culture of Jamaican dancehall music, by one of the best-known voices in the genre.Combining the energy and vibrancy of vernacular Jamaican art with the cultural insight that only original ephemera can bring, the flyers and posters collected in this book are testament to the creativity and spirit behind one of the most influential and enduring cultures in contemporary music.Originating in Jamaica in the late 1970s, dancehall music is a club-friendly offshoot of reggae. The genre initially found particular resonance in the Jamaican diaspora and defined the soundsystem cultures that rose to prominence in New York and London in the 1980s and 1990s, which would influence the origins of hip hop. In much the same way that graffiti and paste-ups would for hip hop, the unique style of the artwork, coloring, and lettering of handmade flyers for dancehall nights became a visual language of the culture.Drawing on unrivaled private collections from Jamaica, London, New York, and Tokyo, this book is a window onto the colorful and effervescent world of dancehall?at once celebrating the ingenuity and beauty of the DIY flyers themselves, and chronicling the evolution of DJs, records, and venues that made the genre into the musical and cultural phenomenon that continues to captivate audiences to this day.
£31.16
Rizzoli International Publications Draw Happy
Book SynopsisPacked with over seventy-five projects that teach, inspire, and build confidence through easy-to-follow prompts for artists of all ages and every level of skill.The perfect antidote to busy lives, this joyful how-to drawing book delivers happiness in a pencil stroke.Opening with a combination of tips, tutorials, and guided prompts that provide the keys to mastering the techniques of creating impressive line art from an experienced pro, this is the ideal way to learn to draw or hone one?s skill. Each project builds new-found art confidence by diving into the world of line, shape, and form. Create dazzling images by unlocking the secrets of composition, perspective, and proportion and go wild in the choice of mediums, from pencil and charcoal to ink and pastel?even a toothbrush will do!This book is aimed at those seeking to unplug, take a break from social media, put down their devices, and find enjoyment, tranquility, and peace of mind by going analog and getting in touch with their creative side.
£16.16
Rizzoli International Publications VFILES
Book SynopsisFrom the fashion and music brand and talent incubator VFILES comes a style book celebrating the young, diverse street trends influencing the hottest looks and sounds in fashion and music today.
£18.74
Rizzoli International Publications LOVE The Heroic Stories of Marriage Equality
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£13.48
Rizzoli International Publications New York From the Air
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£12.58
Rizzoli International Publications New York Art Deco
Book SynopsisThe definitive book on New York Deco, from the smallest of details to the grandest of buildings.
£14.98
