Art & Photography Books
Little, Brown Book Group Ill Drink to That
Book SynopsisBetty Halbreich is a true original. Now in her eighties, she has spent nearly forty years at the luxury store Bergdorf Goodman, working with socialites, stars and ordinary women. She has led many to appreciate their real selves through clothes, frank advice and her unique brand of wisdom; she is trusted by the most discriminating persons - including Hollywood''s top stylists - to tell them what looks best. But her own transformation from cosseted girl to fearless truth-teller is the greatest makeover of all.Born into a successful Chicago family, aged twenty Betty married dashing Sonny Halbreich and came to Manhattan, where the couple threw themselves into a whirlwind of long hours, cocktails and Park Avenue parties, living the high life in 1950s New York. However, the marriage began to fray and after two decades came undone completely. Bereft, Betty attempted suicide. As she embarked on the frightening process of reclaiming herself, she was offered a lifeline: a job at Bergdorf Goodman. For Betty, with her innate sense of style and craftsmanship, it was a perfect fit.Hardworking, elegant, and gifted with sparkling wit and razor-sharp powers of observation, in her amazing life story as in her style guidance Betty Halbreich is never afraid to tell it straight.Trade ReviewMeet Betty Halbreich, fashion fixer of Fifth Avenue * Daily Mail *Sartorial style becomes a philosophy of life in this spirited memoir ... Halbreich comes across as sage and gracious as she narrates a life full of incident, taking us inside the fashion industry and one of its great institutions * Publisher's Weekly *In this superbly entertaining, surprisingly poignant memoir, Halbreich proves that fashion is about so much more than clothes: it's a reflection of personal identity and self-worth, whether you buy your outfits at Walmart or Bergdorf * BookPage *Halbreich has much wisdom to impart in I'll Drink to That * Independent *
£14.24
PIE Books Eternal: Ilya Kuvshinov Illustration Works
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£19.54
Dover Publications Inc. The Women of Waterhouse
Book SynopsisOne of the most popular of Victorian-era painters, John W. Waterhouse (1849-1917) blended reality and fantasy, combining classical mythology and European legend in his dramatic portraits of wistful, long-haired maidens. This collection includes 24 of his finest works, among them The Lady of Shalott, The Soul of the Rose, and La Belle Dame Sans Merci.
£8.54
Titan Books Ltd Icons: The DC Comics and Wildstorm Art of Jim Lee
Book SynopsisThis is a collection of hundreds of full-colour illustrations and pencils spanning the entire career of the hugely successful and popular artist Jim Lee, with an all-new cover by Lee. It includes his work on "Batman' and "Superman", "Vertigo" titles, and WildStorm heroes Wild C.A.T.s, Divine Right and Deathblow, accompanied by exclusive interview material from the man himself.Trade Review"A stunning retrospective of his prolific artistic career... Titan Books has completed the almost impossible task of compiling a generous amount of the last twenty years of Lee’s work into the 296-page hardcover" -- Publisher's Weekly"Titan Books has absolutely outdone themselves with this book. Not only is it filled with page after page of fantastic Jim Lee artwork, it is a beautifully designed and gorgeously executed tome." - Ain't It Cool News"Icons is the most all inclusive collection of Lee’s work you’ll find anywhere." -- Crave Online "A gorgeous coffee table collection." -- Big Shiny Robot
£21.24
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Readings in Planning Theory
Book SynopsisFeaturing updates and revisions to reflect rapid changes in an increasingly globalized world, Readings in Planning Theory remains the definitive resource for the latest theoretical and practical debates within the field of planning theory.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments viii Introduction: The Structure and Debates of Planning Theory 1 Susan S. Fainstein and James DeFilippis Part I The Development of Planning Theory 19 Introduction 19 1. Urban Utopias in the Twentieth Century: Ebenezer Howard, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Le Corbusier 23 Robert Fishman 2. Co‐evolutions of Planning and Design: Risks and Benefits of Design Perspectives in Planning Systems 51 Kristof Van Assche, Raoul Beunen, Martijn Duineveld, and Harro de Jong 3. Authoritarian High Modernism 75 James C. Scott 4. The Death and Life of Great American Cities 94 Jane Jacobs 5. Planning the Capitalist City 110 Richard E. Foglesong 6. The Three Historic Currents of City Planning 117 Peter Marcuse Part II What Are Planners Trying to Do? The Justifications and Critiques of Planning 133 Introduction 133 7. The Planning Project 139 Patsy Healey 8. Urban Planning in an Uncertain World 156 Ash Amin 9. Arguments For and Against Planning 169 Richard E. Klosterman 10. Is There Space for Better Planning in a Neoliberal World? Implications for Planning Practice and Theory 187 Heather Campbell, Malcolm Tait, and Craig Watkins 11. Green Cities, Growing Cities, Just Cities? Urban Planning and the Contradictions of Sustainable Development 214 Scott Campbell 12. Disasters, Vulnerability and Resilience of Cities 241 Brendan Gleeson 13. Spatial Justice and Planning 258 Susan S. Fainstein Part III Implications of Practice for Theory 273 Introduction 273 14. The Neglected Places of Practice 277 Robert Beauregard 15. Home, Sweet Home: American Residential Zoning in Comparative Perspective 293 Sonia Hirt 16. Understanding Community Development in a “Theory of Action” Framework: Norms, Markets, Justice 324 Laura Wolf‐Powers 17. Participatory Governance: From Theory to Practice 348 Frank Fischer 18. Cultivating Surprise and the Art of the Possible: The Drama of Mediating Differences 363 John Forester Part IV Wicked Problems in Planning: Identity, Difference, Ethics, and Conflict 383 Introduction 383 19. Inclusion and Democracy 389 Iris Marion Young 20. Towards a Cosmopolitan Urbanism: From Theory to Practice 407 Leonie Sandercock 21. Advocacy and Pluralism in Planning 427 Paul Davidoff 22. The Minority‐Race Planner in the Quest for a Just City 443 June Manning Thomas 23. The Past, Present, and Future of Professional Ethics in Planning 464 Martin Wachs 24. Insurgent Planning: Situating Radical Planning in the Global South 480 Faranak Miraftab Part V Planning in a Globalized World 499 Introduction 499 25. Place and Place‐Making in Cities: A Global Perspective 503 John Friedmann 26. Urban Informality: The Production of Space and Practice of Planning 524 Ananya Roy 27. Seeing from the South: Refocusing Urban Planning on the Globe’s Central Urban Issues 540 Vanessa Watson 28. Global Cities of the South: Emerging Perspectives on Growth and Inequality 561 Gavin Shatkin Index 587
£28.45
Little, Brown Book Group Kate Inside the Rainbow
Book SynopsisA MUST-HAVE COLLECTION OF RARE AND UNSEEN PHOTOGRAPHS OF KATE BUSH.WITH ESSAYS BY HER BROTHER, JOHN CARDER BUSH, ABOUT KATE''S LIFE AND CAREER.Stunning and unique images from throughout Kate Bush''s career including:Outtakes from classic album shoots and never-before-seen photographs from The Dreaming and Hounds of Love sessionsRare candid studio shots and behind-the-scenes stills from video sets, including ''Army Dreamers'' and ''Running Up that Hill''Includes original essays from Kate''s brother: From Cathy to Kate: Describes in vibrant detail their shared childhood and the whirlwind days of Kate''s career Chasing the Shot: A vivid evocation of John''s experience of photographing his sister ''For me, each of these images forms part of a golden thread that shoots through Trade ReviewLong-term Kate watchers will lose precious hours here, absorbing John Carder Bush's memories and thoughts... In the absence of an autobiography, Inside the Rainbow might be as close as anyone gets to the real Kate Bush * Mojo *
£40.00
The History Press Ltd The Search for Bond
Book SynopsisThere are so many insights even hardcore Bond fans will be surprised. Indispensable.' David Lowbridge-Ellis MBEOnly six men can lay claim to wearing the famous Savile Row tuxedo of James Bond; more people have stepped on the Moon. Yet, hundreds more came within an inch of winning the coveted 007 role the pinnacle for so many actors.For the first time, The Search for Bond tells the extraordinary story of how cinema's most famous secret agent was cast, featuring exclusive interviews with many of the actors who were at one time considered to play Bond, interviewed for the role, or went as far as to be screen tested. From Ranulph Fiennes to Colin Firth, their memories and stories give a fascinating insiders' glimpse into the process of how the Bond producers, Broccoli and Saltzman, came up with the right man to play their famous spy.
£17.00
Taschen GmbH Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse. The Ultimate History.
Book SynopsisOn November 18, 1928, the world’s most famous Mouse made his very first public debut. Today, we celebrate 90+ years of Mickey in one of the most expansive illustrated publications on the Disney universe. Starting with the first sketches of a character who was almost named Mortimer, we trace the career of Walt Disney’s and Ub Iwerks’s most famous creation, one met with an explosion of worldwide popularity preceded only by the earlier successes of Charlie Chaplin. With unlimited access to Disney’s vast historical collections as well as public and private collections, the authors bring Mickey’s success story to life: concept art, story sketches, background paintings, and animation drawings as well as historical photographs trace the origins and evolution of such timeless favorites as Steamboat Willie, The Band Concert, and Brave Little Tailor. They also follow Mickey as he builds on this legendary library of short cartoons by appearing in two historic feature-length films, Fantasia and Fun and Fancy Free. Extensive archival research sheds new light on little-known chapters of Mickey’s career, the origins of the Mickey Mouse Club, and his use as a patriotic icon during World War II. Along the way, we encounter the work of all major Mickey artists in both film and comics, including such greats as Ub Iwerks, Win Smith, Ferdinand Horvath, Fred Moore, Floyd Gottfredson, Carl Barks, Manuel Gonzales, Paul Murry, Romano Scarpa, Giorgio Cavazzano, Byron Erickson, and César Ferioli. Mickey Mouse has left an indelible mark on everyday culture as well as high art, becoming a favored subject for Pop artists such as Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, and Roy Lichtenstein. As Walt Disney once said: “I only hope that we never lose sight of one thing—that it was all started by a mouse.” And an end to the success story is nowhere in sight. Today, 90+ years after his creation, Mickey remains as lovable and popular as ever. Let’s pay tribute to the little fellow, his legend, and his legacy with a monument to the one and only Mickey Mouse. Copyright © 2020 Disney Enterprises, Inc.Trade Review“Everything you want to know about Mickey.” * Le Figaro *“I only hope that we never lose sight of one thing—that it was all started by a mouse.” * Walt Disney *“...a spectacular tribute not just to Mickey but to the hundreds of artists who have served him.” * forbes.com *
£21.25
Octopus Publishing Group You Will be Able to Draw Faces by the End of This
Book SynopsisThis book is for anybody who wants to become confident in drawing faces - whether you are a complete novice or a more experienced artist. From basic facial structures to finer details, the book teaches you the fundamentals of portraiture, and also allows you space to practise on the page. Learn how to:· Understand anatomy and form· Use light and shade· Sketch in profile and front on· Draw details such as hair and wrinkles· Capture likeness and expressionThe book lays flat to allow you to draw comfortably and has an elastic band to keep your drawings safe. It is also small and compact enough to fit inside your bag and each exercise has an estimated competition time, so it doesn't matter where you are, you'll always be able to find time and inspiration to practice.
£16.14
Flame Tree Publishing Vincent van Gogh: Café Terrace (Foiled Journal)
Book SynopsisPart of a series of exciting and luxurious Flame Tree Notebooks. Combining high-quality production with magnificent fine art, the covers are printed on foil in five colours, embossed, then foil stamped. And they're powerfully practical: a pocket at the back for receipts and scraps, two bookmarks and a solid magnetic side flap. These are perfect for personal use and make a dazzling gift. This example features Van Gogh's Cafe Terrace.
£11.87
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Galliano
Book SynopsisGalliano: Spectacular Fashion is the first detailed guide to the work of one of fashion's greatest talents. Though the designer's otherwise glittering career has been punctured by years out of the limelight, his catalogue of work remains astonishing. Written by internationally renowned fashion expert Kerry Taylor, this beautifully illustrated and meticulously researched book looks in depth at John Galliano's collections from his 1984 graduate show at Saint Martins to his triumphant renaissance at Maison Margiela in 2015.With never-before-seen images of rare designs from private couture archives, close ups revealing the intricacies of garments, and iconic runway shots showing the designer's most innovative creations in motion, this visually rich book examines his revolutionary designs in unprecedented depth. In addition, original interviews with the designer as well as the people who worked closely with him throughout his career shed new light on both the clothes and the contextTrade ReviewAn encyclopaedic chronicle of every show by expert auctioneer Kerry Taylor, who explores the intricate stories behind each collection. * Vogue India *A fascinating chronicle of Galliano’s singular career told through the lens of the collections ... a library essential, not just for anyone interested in fashion — shoppers, curators, collectors, educators, retailers — but also for those intrigued by the pleasures and perils of irrepressible creative genius. [Taylor] has written a captivating, research-driven monograph, collection by collection, with curatorial perfectionism, achieving what is quite possibly the first fashion catalogue raisonnée. * Introspective Magazine *Kerry Taylor's fascinating and important book on Galliano belongs in everyone's fashion library. * Valerie Steele, author of 'Pink' and Director and Chief Curator, the Museum at FIT, New York *Kerry Taylor here offers us a treasure of a book. It shows us, through a series of truly beautiful colour images and intelligent text, the creative development of John Galliano from his graduation show at St. Martin’s in 1984 until his ‘Rehabilitation’ at Galliano and Martin Margiela in 2015. Asone of the world’s most professional, creative, free spirited fashion designers, Galliano spent fifteen years at the apex of the Paris couture industry – at the House of Dior. Here, he boldly twinned together imaginative ideas from world dress and past history, ideas put together magnificently by the salon’s atelier staff. This book reveals this unique story, step by step. It is indeed a treasure of a book. * Lou Taylor, author of 'The Study of Dress History' and Professor Emerita, University of Brighton *Compendious, compelling and visually stunning, this will become the standard reference on Galliano. * Amy de la Haye, co-editor of 'London Couture' and Professor of Dress History and Curatorship, London College of Fashion *The reference work for Galliano, documenting in meticulous detail the ready-to-wear and haute couture collections he’s designed over a 30-year period under his own label, for Givenchy, Dior and Maison Margiela. The careful and wonderfully informed detail in the description of each collection is what distinguishes it from the standard fashion designer monograph, and marks it as the work of a pre-eminent auctioneer and expert in surviving dress. * Alistair O'Neill, author of 'London: After a Fashion' and Professor of Fashion History and Theory, Central Saint Martins *Table of ContentsIntroduction: The Genius of John Galliano Early Days 1984 Graduation Show: Les Incroyables 1985 Spring/Summer: Afghanistan Repudiates Western Ideals 1985-86 Autumn/Winter: The Ludic Game 1985 The Courtelle Collection 1986 Spring/Summer: Fallen Angels 1986-87 Autumn/Winter: Forgotten Innocents 1986 Blitz Denim Jacket Auction 1987 Spring/Summer: Untitled (panniers, viscose) 1987-88 Autumn/Winter: (The Rose) 1988 Spring/Summer: Blanche DuBois 1988-89 Autumn/Winter: (Hairclips) 1989 Spring/Summer: (Charles James) 1989-90 Autumn/Winter: (Nancy Cunard) 1990 Spring/Summer: (Greek widows, African football, 50s cocktail) 1990-91 Autumn/Winter: (Fencing) 1991 Galliano’s Girl 1991 Spring/Summer: Honcho Woman 1992 Spring/Summer: Josephine Bonaparte Meets Lolita 1993 Spring/Summer: Filibustiers 1994 Spring/Summer: Princess Lucretia 1994-95 Autumn/Winter: Black collection 1995 Spring/Summer: Misia Diva (Pin Up) 1995-96 Autumn/Winter: Dolores 1996 Spring/Summer Galliano: L’Ecole de Danse The Move to Givenchy 1996 Spring/Summer Givenchy HC: The Princess and the Pea 1996-97 Autumn/Winter Galliano RTW: Baby Maker Givenchy RTW: Toreador Givenchy HC: Empress Josephine 1997 Spring/Summer Galliano RTW: A Russian Gypsy Named O’Flanneghan Givenchy RTW: (Jane Austen goes to Marrakech) Galliano Arrives at Dior 1997 Spring/Summer Dior HC: Maasai 1997-98 Autumn/Winter Dior RTW: Dior’s Little Sweetheart Pin-ups Galliano RTW: Suzy Sphinx Dior HC: The Edwardian Raj Princesses Chez Dior or Mata Hari 1998 Spring/Summer Dior RTW: In a Boudoir Mood Galliano RTW: Haute Bohemia Dior HC: A Poetic Tribute to the Marchesa Casati 1998-99 Autumn/Winter Dior RTW: Sportswear on Heels Galliano RTW: Cabaret Dior HC: A Voyage on the Diorient Express or The Princess Pocahontas Galliano Fur 1999 Spring/Summer Dior RTW: (Communist/Constructivist) Galliano RTW: Ballets Russes Dior HC: Surrealism 1999-2000 Autumn/Winter Dior RTW: Sportswear Galliano RTW: Maori (Roadworks) Dior HC: The New Generation or Matrix 2000 Spring/Summer Dior RTW: Logomania Galliano RTW: Music Icons Dior HC: Les Clochards or Homeless 2000-01 Autumn/Winter Dior RTW: Fly Girl Galliano RTW: Welcome to our Playground Dior HC: Freud/Fetish 2001 Spring/Summer Dior RTW: Trailer-Park Chic Galliano RTW: Picasso Dior HC: Comic Strip Warriors 2001-02 Autumn/Winter Dior RTW: Untitled (Boxers, Boho & Rave) Galliano RTW: Techno-Romance Dior HC: Rebel Chic 2002 Spring/Summer Dior RTW: Street Chic Galliano RTW: (Africa) Dior HC: From Mongolia to Russia 2002-03 Autumn/Winter Dior RTW: Funky Folklore Galliano RTW: Esquimeau Dior HC: New Glamour 2003 Spring/Summer Dior RTW: Tough Chic Galliano RTW: Bollywood Dior HC: Hardcore Romance 2003-04 Autumn/Winter Dior RTW: Hardcore (Fetish and Japan) Galliano RTW: In the Mood Dior HC: Creating a New Dance 2004 Spring/Summer Dior RTW: Homage to Marlene Galliano RTW: Pretty Baby Dior HC: Egyptian 2004-05 Autumn/Winter Dior RTW: (Teddy Boys & Poiret) Galliano RTW: Mapping the World Dior HC: Empress Sisi/Zsa Zsa Gabor 2005 Spring/Summer Dior RTW: The Latest Blonde Galliano RTW: Too Rich Too Walk Dior HC: Edie Sedgwick meets Empress Josephine 2005-06 Autumn/Winter Dior RTW: Off Duty Icons Galliano RTW: Renée Dior HC: Monsieur Dior’s 100th Birthday Anniversary 2006 Spring/Summer Dior RTW: Nude Galliano RTW: Everybody’s Beautiful Dior HC: The Passion 2006-07 Autumn/Winter Dior RTW: Gothic Chic Galliano RTW: (Gothic Americana) Dior HC: Planet Botticelli 2007 Spring/Summer Dior RTW: Back to Basics Galliano RTW: The Work of Fabergé, As Seen Through The Eyes of Jeff Koons and Roy Lichtenstein Dior HC: Madame Butterfly 2007-08 Autumn/Winter Dior RTW: (Return to Luxury) Galliano RTW: The Family that Eats Together, Stays Together Dior HC: Bal des Artistes 2008 Spring/Summer Dior RTW: Gangster Girls Galliano RTW: It’s all in the Stars or Grey Gardens Dior HC: Madame X & Klimt 2008-09 Autumn/Winter Dior RTW: Pure Glamour Galliano: Pleasure Dome Dior HC: Contemporary Couture 2009 Spring/Summer Dior RTW: Tribal Chic Galliano RTW: British Dior HC: Flemish Old Masters 2009-10 Autumn/Winter Dior RTW: Orientalist Galliano RTW: (Ice Princesses) Dior HC: Cabine Fever 2010 Spring/Summer Dior RTW: Film Noir Galliano RTW: (Silver Screen) Dior HC: Equestrienne/Charles James 2010-11 Autumn/Winter Dior RTW: The Seduction of the Libertine Galliano RTW: (Nomadic Princesses) Dior HC: Floral Line 2011 Spring/Summer Dior RTW: South Pacific Galliano RTW: Portrait of the Muse Dior HC: Rene Gruau 2011-12 Autumn/Winter Dior RTW: (English Romantic Poets) Galliano RTW: Untitled Rehabilitation Galliano and Martin Margiela 2015 Spring/Summer Margiela Artisanal collection Index
£42.50
GMC Publications 52 Assignments: Photographic Exposure
Book Synopsis52 Assignments: Exposure is a mission brief, a portfolio of photographic workshops, a personalised journal and an inspirational guide to putting the creativity back into your craft. It is filled with a year's worth of weekly commissions and concepts for conceiving and composing powerful images. From capturing sunsets and creating dramatic silhouettes to freezing fast-moving action scenes, all the assignments in this book have been written to inspire you to play with light, both natural and artificial, to convey mood, evoke emotion and tell a story. If you feel you are in the dark about exposure, this book will throw new light on your photography, regardless of your chosen subject. AUTHOR: Antony Zacharias is an award-winning photographer based in London who is particularly known for his vivid architectural images and his unique perspectives on cities ranging from New York to London. His work has been commissioned by Toyota US and Sky Atlantic, and published by the BBC, Guardian, Times and Ecologist. His titles published by Ammonite Press include Mastering Long Exposure and Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Taking Better Photographs.
£11.69
Titan Books Ltd Aliens: The Set Photography: Behind the Scenes of
Book SynopsisA new hardback photography book documenting the making of the 1986 smash hit movie. Aliens: The Set Photography reveals a unique new perspective on the making of James Cameron's film, capturing the director, cast and crew as their bring the second action-packed instalment of the Alien saga to the big screen. Features brand-new insights and memories from Carrie Henn (Newt) and Jenette Goldstein (Private Vasquez).Trade Review“A lush loveletter to an essential genre film” - Coming Soon gift guide“Chock full of rare photographs from the production and gives you a very special glimpse into the game-changing action film.” - Joblo gift guide“A definite delight” - Fangirl Nation “Seriously, this is an awesome read.” - Aint It Cool News“If you’ve read any of my other book reviews on some of the previously released Titan art books, you’ll know I’m a big fan of their quality and attention to detail. This entry is no exception, compiling some fantastic, never-before-seen images from the making of Aliens.” - Film Pulse“Reminds fans of the book why they love “Aliens” and offers some new angles on a classic production” - Roger Ebert.com“If you’ve read any of my other book reviews on some of the previously released Titan art books, you’ll know I’m a big fan of their quality and attention to detail. This entry is no exception, compiling some fantastic, never-before-seen images from the making of Aliens.” - Film Pulse “The lush tome delivers exactly what it promises, collecting a wealth of fascinating high resolution images that reveal the wizard behind Cameron’s curtain, effectively dividing the shots between “on set” and “behind the scenes” so one walks away with an even deeper appreciation of the magnitude and ambition of the project.” - Coming Soon.net“if you love the ALIEN universe, and especially this sequel, Aliens: The Set Photography will make a nice addition to your collection” - Cool Ass Cinema “A must-have book” - Horrortalk“If you want incredible images...this is the book for you” - Ravenous Monster“A must for fans of Aliens and the entire Alien franchise” - Borg.com“Every major sequence is detailed and catalogued in this book and the behind the scenes pictures help articulate the varied technologies used to make this film happen, from spaceship and alien planet models to the Alien suit actors would wear to the dummy’s created of the actors.” - Adventures In Poor Taste“If you’re cinema buff and ALIENS fans then the ALIENS – The Set Photography artbook is what you need to buy and put into your library collection.” - Retrenders“The book’s construction is top-notch, so it’ll look fantastic and expensive in your library or coffee table” - Entertainment Buddha“Fans couldn’t have wished for anything better” - VG Blogger “A must have” - Geek Dad“Aliens: The Set Photography will appeal to fans of the Alien franchise, and fans of the film industry in general” - Geeks of Doom“The behind-the-scenes photos are, of course, unique and sometimes unsettling, and author Simon Ward offers a number of insightful tidbits.” - The Film Stage “If you have Alien/Aliens fans in your life this is a great book to buy for them” - Entertainment Buddha gift guide “A visual testament to the ingenuity and creativity of all involved in Aliens, from actors, designers and director alike.” - Project Fandom "As a horror and sci-fi junkie and big fan of the Alien universe, Aliens: The Set Photography has definitely earned a place on my coffee table." - Cinema Sentries
£21.24
Hoaki New Earrings
Book SynopsisA showcase of the best earring designs using a great variety of different techniques, materials and styles.
£23.38
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Totally Kawaii Sticker Activity Book
Book SynopsisJump into the adorable kawaii kingdom with more than 70 pages of activities & coloring and 100+ sweet stickers. If you love cute and cuddly things, you probably already know about kawaii—the Japanese concept that can be translated as “cute” or “lovable”—and that Totally Kawaii Sticker & Activity Book is right up your alley. If you are new to kawaii, then this supercute book is the perfect place to begin your journey. Coloring is an enjoyable activity for people of all ages, and no artistic training is necessary to bring the charming characters of Totally Kawaii Sticker & Activity Book to life. And with so many delightful designs to choose from, there is sure to be something for everyone in the family. The stickers and line-drawn coloring designs include kawaii-style illustrations of: Lovable Kittens Cute Clouds Sweet Des
£10.79
3DTotal Publishing Ltd Animal Anatomy for Artists
Book SynopsisMastering animal anatomy is fundamental to creating dynamic,believable animal drawings. Whether sketching from life tocapture realistic depictions or designing creatures from theimagination, an understanding of the animal form is essential. Authoritative and accessible, Animal Anatomy for Artists willequip you with the knowledge, tools, and reference materialyou need to take your animal drawings to the next level.Introductory chapters by artist and instructor Joe Weatherlyfocus on a structural approach to drawing, exploring core topicsincluding gesture, rhythm and posing, construction, anatomybasics, proportions, and more. This is followed by the visualreference library, an expansive collection of stunning animalphotography with detailed overlaid illustrations showing theskeletal structure, musculature, and contour forms of a widevariety of animals, illustrated by artist Shannon Beaumont. Thelibrary also contains numerous pose sketches, both stationaryand mid-action, of each animal. Whether you are an oil painter,traditional sculptor, or digital concept artist, the informativeresources within this book will help you to improve the qualityand accuracy of your art. With an enlightening foreword from artist and teacher MarshallVandruff, Animal Anatomy for Artists is a key resource for artistsof any skill level who seek to capture animals realistically, or aimto exaggerate the animal form to create fantastical creaturesand characters. The clear presentation and incredible detailsprovide a keepsake resource that will enable you to createanatomically correct images for years to come.
£31.50
Princeton Architectural Press W. E. B. Du Bois's Data Portraits: Visualizing
Book Synopsis"As visually arresting as it is informative."—The Boston Globe "Du Bois's bold colors and geometric shapes were decades ahead of modernist graphic design in America."—Fast Company's Co.Design W.E.B. Du Bois's Data Portraits is the first complete publication of W.E.B. Du Bois's groundbreaking charts, graphs, and maps presented at the 1900 Paris Exposition. Famed sociologist, writer, and Black rights activist W.E.B. Du Bois fundamentally changed the representation of Black Americans with his exhibition of data visualizations at the 1900 Paris Exposition. Beautiful in design and powerful in content, these data portraits make visible a wide spectrum of African American culture, from advances in education to the lingering effects of slavery. They convey a literal and figurative representation of what he famously referred to as "the color line," collected here in full color for the first time. A landmark collection for social history, graphic design, and data science. • Data display, visualizations, and infographics far ahead of their time • Colorful graphs and charts are mesmerizing pieces of art in their own right • A valuable companion to W.E. B. Du Bois's The Souls of Black Folk • Includes contributions from Aldon Morris, Silas Munro, and Mabel O. Wilson W.E.B. Du Bois's Data Portraits is an informative and provocative history, data, and graphic design book that continues to resonate with audiences today.
£19.79
Titan Books Ltd Destiny: Grimoire Anthology (volume 3)
Book SynopsisBungie presents the Destiny Grimoire Anthology, a must-have collectible lore compendium designed and assembled for Destiny's devoted and enlightened scholars and lore lovers, as well as fans of fantasy and science fiction storytelling. Until now, the myths, mysteries, and machinations of the Destiny universe were found hidden throughout the worlds - enticing threads that hinted at a greater tapestry. The Destiny Grimoire Anthology weaves tales from multiple sources together for the first time, casting new light on Destiny's most legendary heroes, infamous villains, and their greatest moments of triumph and tragedy. Each unique volume intends to illuminate a facet of the world, and the complete anthology will confirm and challenge players' thoughts and assumptions on what it means to be a Guardian, offering new and differing perspectives on the cosmic war that rages between the Traveler and its ancient enemies.
£20.69
Prestel Monet
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£24.00
Random House Publishing Group Things Become Other Things
Book SynopsisA transformative 300-mile walk along Japan?s ancient pilgrimage routes and through depopulating villages inspires a heartrending remembrance of a long-lost friend, documented in poignant, imaginative prose and remarkable photography.Photographer and essayist Craig Mod is a veteran of long solo walks. But in 2021, during the pandemic shutdown of Japan?s borders, one particular walk around the Kumano Kodo routes?the ancient pilgrimage paths of Japan?s southern Kii Peninsula?took on an unexpectedly personal new significance. Mod found himself reflecting on his own childhood in a post-industrial American town, his experiences as an adoptee, his unlikely relocation to Japan at nineteen, and his relationship with one lost friend, whose life was tragically cut short after their paths diverged. For Mod, the walk became a tool to bear witness to a quiet grace visible only when ?you?re bored out of your skull and the miles left are long.?Tracing a 300-mile-long journey, Things Become Other Things folds together history, literature, poetry, Shinto and Buddhist spirituality, and contemporary rural life in Japan via dozens of conversations with aging fishermen, multi-generational inn owners, farmers, and kissaten cafe ?mamas.? Along the way, Mod communes with mountain fauna, marvels over evidence of bears and boars, and hopscotches around leeches. He encounters whispering priests and foul-mouthed little kids who ask him, ?Just what the heck are you, anyway?? Through sharp prose and his curious archive of photographs, he records evidence of floods and tsunamis, the disappearance of village life on the peninsula, and the capricious fecundity of nature.Things Become Other Things blends memoir and travel writing at their best, transporting readers to an otherwise inaccessible Japan, one made visible only through Mod?s unique bicultural lens.
£20.80
Octopus Publishing Group Tiny Tattoos: Over 1,000 Small Inspirational
Book Synopsis'Rebecca Vincent is a genius. I'll be tattooed by no one else.' - Sali HughesTiny tattoos are big news. With celebrities showcasing them on social media (step forward Kendall Jenner, Hailey Baldwin and Bella Hadid), micro tattoos are a major trend.This sourcebook of 1000 mini works of art, in a range of styles and carefully-organized subjects, is curated by talented tattooist and insta-star Rebecca Vincent.A source of inspiration for tattoo artists or for anyone browsing for a foray into ink.
£15.19
Abrams Gunner Stahl Portraits
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£16.99
Circa Press Archigram The Book
Book SynopsisArchigram comprised Warren Chalk (1927-88), Peter Cook (1936-), Dennis Crompton (1935-), David Greene (1937-), Ron Herron (1930-94), and Michael Webb (1937-). Together they envisioned the future of architecture in ways that enthralled a generation. In an era defined by the space race, they developed a high-tech', lightweight, infra-structural approach that stretched far beyond known technologies or contemporary realities. They devised autonomous dwellings and focused on survival technology; they experimented with megastructures and modular construction systems; they explored mobility through the environment, and the use of portable living capsules: all through the medium of an incredible series of drawings and models. Archigram's influence has been profound and enduring. They gave the high-tech movement its impetus; they inspired architects such as Renzo Piano and Norman Foster; and they laid the ground for the design of buildings such as the Pompidou Centre. Edited and designed by Archigram member Dennis Crompton, this book catalogues Archigram's activities over fourteen years, together with commentaries by the architects and critics writing then and now.
£63.75
teNeues Publishing UK Ltd Mountain Escapes: The Finest Hotels and Retreats
Book SynopsisFrom the secluded mountain hut to the luxury ski chalet, to the resort reaching up to the sky, this unique and aspirational travel book presents the best mountain hotels around the world. Author Martin N. Kunz, an expert in the special hotel industry, shares detailed insider information, as well as thrilling photographs of these stunning mountain locations, from Aspen to the Atlas foothills, from the Himalayas to Machu Picchu. Bonus digital access take readers directly to each featured accommodation, where more pictures, videos, and sometimes even soundtracks, await. Text in English and German.Trade Review“The height of luxury: Lavish new coffee-table book takes readers on a tour of the world's most breath-taking mountain hotels and retreats, from the Alps to the Andes.” - Sarah Holt, Daily Mail“From treehouse cabins to jungle retreats and tents styled on tribal huts, these images from a new photography book will inspire you to escape to the hills.” - Wanderlust“Offering ample travel inspiration for post-lockdown travel adventures…from regions including the Atlas foothills, Himalayas, Machu Picchu are captured in 300 glossy photographs accompanied by insider information.” - Boat International“… sees you armchair travelling to exquisite treehouse cabins, jungle retreats and cosy mountain lodges.” - Ellie, Ellie & Co.
£40.00
Prestel Albrecht Dürer
Book SynopsisDuring his lifetime, Dürer found tremendous success as a printmaker and painter, taking commissions from prominent figures such as Frederick the Wise, for whom Dürer produced the masterpiece Adoration of the Magi, and Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I. While Dürer’s paintings and prints are highly lauded, his drawings and studies are equally important . Featured in this book are Dürer’s drawings from the Albertina Museum’s preeminent collection. The Albertina Museum houses the world’s most important collection of drawings by Dürer which include family portraits, studies of animals and plants, and studies of the human body. Influenced by his contacts to Italy and by his humanist friends he showed a strong interest in human proportions, anatomy, and perspective. This book showcases more than 100 of Dürer’s drawings including Hare, Self Portrait at the Age of 13, and Melencolia I, accompanied by paintings and prints. Featuring scholarly essays and beautifully reproduced works, this book shows the importance of Dürer’s drawings in his oeuvre and how he helped drawing become an appreciated medium in its own right.
£39.99
Hoaki Illustrators on Creative Processes
Book SynopsisIn How Ideas Are Born, readers will find a treasure chest of images by 26 diverse illustrators from 12 different countries that the author has gathered, selected and curated for the book. The types of images and styles vary, ranging from the childlike and naive to the poignant, suggestive and truly masterly. In addition to the 270 images, the book contains 110 drawings and pages from notebooks and sketchbooks that take the reader deeper into the nature of each artist's work. The visual elements are complemented by revealing interviews with each artist in which they discuss what compelled them to become illustrators, their inspirations, and the research, methods, personal philosophies and work processes that allow them to transform a creative impulse or an emotion into an idea, and an idea into a work of art. We learn about what drives and inspires them as well as the origins of their ideas and creativity, from an innocent curiosity about shapes and colors to the desire to share something fascinating and wonderful with others in a unique and original way. Contributors: ARGENTINA: Isol Misenta. BELGIUM: Tom Schamp. BRASIL: Flavio Morais. CANADA: Anita Kunz. FRANCE: Serge Bloch, Delphine Durand, Martin Jarrie, Herve Tullet. IRELAND: Chris Haughton. ITALY: Simone Rea, Valerio Vidali. JAPAN: Yoshiko Hada. PORTUGAL: Ana Biscaia, Carolina Celas. SPAIN: Elisa Arguile, Pablo Auladell, Pep Carrio, Jesus Cisneros, Isidro Ferrer, Manuel Marsol, M.A. Perez Arteaga. SWITZERLAND: Fanny Dreyer. USA: Gary Baseman (Los Angeles, CA), Katie Benn (San Francisco, CA), Lisa Congdon (Portland, OR), Elizabeth Haidle (Portland, OR).
£21.24
Vendome Press Interiors Styled by Mieke ten Have
Book SynopsisLeading interiors stylist Mieke ten Have shares her techniques for teasing out the elements of a home that make it compelling, beautiful, and alive How does a renowned stylist approach personalizing a space? In this beautiful new book, Mieke ten Have identifies and explains the four principal elements that she always takes into account: Color Theory, Pattern Play, Wild and Tame, and Flowers for Living. She illustrates each of these principles with images of rooms that she has styled for such noted designers as Stephen Sills, Mario Buatta, Alberto Pinto, Rita Konig, and Victoria Hagan in a wide variety of homes and locations. Then Mieke demonstrates how she applies these concepts, season after season, in her own country home, the Barn. Rich, atmospheric images by photographer Frank Frances document the evolution of the house, capturing the distinctive light, mood, colors, tonality, and textures of each season. Both aspirational and inspirational, Interiors: Styled by Mieke ten Have provides countless design ideas for beautifying our surroundings throughout the year.
£32.00
Flame Tree Publishing Thomas Kinkade Studios: Reflections of Faith
Book SynopsisA 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 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. PRACTICAL, EASY TO USE. Flame Tree Notebooks come with practical features too: a pocket at the back for scraps and receipts; two ribbon markers to help keep track of more than just a to-do list; robust ivory text paper, printed with lines; and when you need to collect other notes or scraps of paper the magnetic side flap keeps everything neat and tidy. THE ARTIST. Art by Thomas Kinkade Studios. Thomas Kinkade, the Painter of LightTM, emphasized simple pleasures and inspirational messages through his art – and the branded products created from that art. From textiles, to collectibles, to music and books, Thom believed that both the ability and the inspiration to create his paintings had been given to him as a gift. His goal as an artist was to touch people of all faiths and to bring peace and joy into their lives through the images he had created. THE FINAL WORD. As William Morris said, "Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful."
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Titan Id Love to Draw
Book SynopsisI''d Love to Draw is a collection of work by the innovative American artist Andrew Loomis, previously unseen by anyone outside the Loomis family and available in print for the first time ever. Having been held in the Loomis family archive for decades after the artist''s death, I''d Love to Draw has been restored by a group of devoted experts, including the globally renowned comic book artist and Loomis devotee Alex Ross.
£23.99
Pie International Co., Ltd. Once More Unto the Breach: Samurai Warriors and
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Abrams The Alex Ross Marvel Comics Poster Book
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Every one of the hundreds, if not thousands, of pieces [Alex Ross] has done perfectly captures the essence of these iconic characters… And now, you can hang his work on your wall.” * Looper *“Fans of comic books and fine artwork everywhere can rejoice with the release of iconic artist Alex Ross' new poster book…" * Screen Rant *“With plenty of gorgeous Alex Ross art, the huge format, and a very reasonable price, The Alex Ross Marvel Comics Poster Book is a no-brainer for fans of Alex Ross and Marvel.” * The Nerdy *
£999.99
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc The Spirit of the Brush: Chinese Brush Painting
Book SynopsisSungsook Setton learned ink painting techniques from Chinese and Korean masters in her native South Korea; now she brings them to you in The Spirit of the Brush. Chinese ink painting is one of the oldest continually practiced art forms in the world. First appearing in China in the fifth century, it soon traveled to Korea, and then to Japan. As old and deeply rooted in East Asian aesthetics and meditation as it is, ink painting is credited with influencing the development of modern Western art. Its minimalist approach to painting continues to have enormous appeal. Author, artist, and teacher, Sungsook Setton is now bringing her years of experience to you with The Spirit of the Brush. You will learn traditional disciplines for holding and using the brush, as well as how to turn these techniques into inner meditation which will help your own world; city views, music, and the essence of contemporary life.Table of ContentsIntroduction: Letting the Brush Lead Spirit : In Search of Qi Tools and Materials Technique Preparing the ink Holding the brush Loading the brush First Exercises: basic use of the brush Basics The Four Noble Plants: orchid, bamboo, plum, and chrysanthemum Landscape Painting: trees, foliage, rocks, mountains, rivers and waterfall Composition Spring Willow tree Forsythia with bird Pond with ducks Summer Avalon garden: Echinacea and dragonflies Dunes Palm and banana trees Fall West Meadow Beach Silver birch tree Maple tree Winter Snow-covered pine needles Central Park Misty, stormy, windy day Painting music Mounting and Seals Gallery Conclusion Supplies Index
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Design Studio Press SRD Sketch Collection Vol. 03
Book SynopsisScott Robertson returns with his much anticipated third collection of sketches, clocking in at a whopping 451 drawings that are sure to amaze and inspire.After a brief hiatus from publishing, the acclaimed designer and best-selling author ofHow to DrawandHow to Renderis back to remind the industry why he continues to be a force, with a wide, imaginative range of vehicles represented in the book. From futuristic hot rods and otherworldly rovers, to superhero-worthy sports cars, ocean vehicles and equally incredible headgear, Robertson''s latest sketches created during the last three years, are now ready to transport viewers beyond their own imaginations.
£15.29
CRC Press CHART
Book SynopsisCHART is a guide to unleashing creativity in data visualization. It takes you on a journey along the spectrum from an ordinary chart to data art, packed with ways to bring more creativity into any visualization. It will help to make your visuals more compelling and memorable, long after the numbers have been crunched.Drawing from over a decade of experience, the author shares thirteen hands-on, tool-agnostic lessons, each filled with actionable insights and unique perspectives. Between these core lessons, youâll find tips, mini-chapters, and dozens of real-world examples from both client and personal projects. The book also includes exclusive glimpses into early sketches, works-in-progress, and in-depth design stories that reveal how creativity in data is often a messy, non-linear, but ultimately rewarding process. CHART: Designing Creative Data Visualization from Charts to Art is designed for journalists, data analysts, business professio
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Abrams Mark Ryden Yakalina Secrets
Book SynopsisMark Ryden’s Yakalina Secrets is the wondrous second installment in the artist’s incredible gallery of creatures. Foreword by Takashi Murakami In his Pacific Northwest studio during the isolation of COVID-19, Mark Ryden began a series of his iconic half-animal, half-plush creatures that further explored his reverence for these beings, who are guides through a landscape of the unknown. The figures in these paintings are neither human nor animal, they are spiritual entities that create a bridge between the human and animal worlds in which so much disharmony exists. This book features all of the original portraits of Ryden’s mysterious and mythical creatures. The resulting gallery of enchanted characters embodies the artist’s meticulously realized signature blend of archetype, kitsch, and narrative mysticism.Mark Ryden’sYakalina Secrets features works
£28.00
Taschen GmbH Edward S. Curtis. The North American Indian.
Book SynopsisThrough more than 700 photos across 20 portfolios, Edward S. Curtis artfully preserves North America's indigenous heritage, inviting us to embrace the diversity of traditions, revive forgotten narratives, and nurture a spirit of peaceful coexistence.
£88.40
Insight Editions Wicked Emerald City Journal with Ribbon Charm
Book SynopsisVenture into Emerald City and show off your love for Wicked with this deluxe journal featuring an elegant velvet ribbon page marker adorned with an enameled hot air balloon charm.
£15.76
Five Continents Editions Seeds
Book SynopsisFrench photographer Paul Starosta unveils the artistic splendour of seeds in 200 closeup photographs. From jewels to sculptures, these tiny wonders hide the vast potential of life.
£999.99
Abrams Vogue The Editors Eye
Book SynopsisA celebration of the pivotal role the fashion editor has played in shaping America's sense of style since "Vogue"'s launch 120 years ago. Drawing on American Vogue's exceptional archive, this book focuses on the work of eight of the magazine's legendary fashion editors.
£48.00
RIBA Publishing Nature Inside: A biophilic design guide
Book SynopsisBiophilic design brings positive experiences of nature into the built environment — whether in a domestic, work, leisure, healthcare, education or retail setting. Written by proponents, who are also leading expert practitioners, this book is the first design guide to biophilia for architects and interior designers. By raising awareness of biophilic design as a strategy to support psychological and physiological wellbeing, Nature Inside illustrates how it can be implemented, across a range of international case studies. It offers a plethora of practical insight and real-world solutions for all designers. Starting with the principles and processes of biophilic design in practice, it showcases a variety of interior spaces — residential, retail, workplace, hospitality, education, healthcare and manufacturing. The final chapter looks ‘outside the walls’, by providing a case study at the campus and city scale, concluding with an essential practical toolkit. Featured projects include: The London home of Kelly Hoppen MBE Seesaw Coffee, Beijing, by nota architects The Assemblage, New York, by Meyer Davis Studio Central Library, Calgary, Canada, by Snøhetta Bank of America Tower, New York, by COOKFOX TRi Restaurant, Hong Kong, by IBUKU Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Foreword Introduction What is biophilia, and what does it mean for buildings and spaces? PART 1 Chapter 1 The scientific and business case for biophilic design Chapter 2 Biophilic design in practice: principles, processes and outcomes Chapter 3 At the small scale: fixtures, fittings, fabrics and finishes PART 2 Case studies, illustrating different aspects of the biophilic design process, and outcomes including, where available, post-occupancy data Chapter 4 In the home: residential design Chapter 5 In school: learning environments Chapter 6 In the store: retail experience Chapter 7 In the office: workplace experience Chapter 8 In the hotel: hospitality experience Chapter 9 In the hospital: healing environments Chapter 10 In the factory: manufacturing facilities Chapter 11 In the community: civic spaces and transit hubs Chapter 12 Outside the walls: biophilic design at campus, neighbourhood and city scale APPENDICES Toolkit Endnotes Glossary Index Bibliography
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Jo van GoghBonger
Book SynopsisIt is so good, after so many years of public indifference, even hostility towards Vincent and his work, to feel towards the end of my life that the battle is won.' JO VAN GOGH-BONGER TO GUSTAVE COQUIOT, 1922It is a sacrifice for the sake of Vincent's glory.' JO VAN GOGH-BONGER ON THE SALE OF THE SUNFLOWERS' TO THE NATIONAL GALLERY, UK, 1924Little known but no less influential, Jo van Gogh-Bonger was sister-in-law of Vincent van Gogh, wife of his brother, Theo. When the brothers died soon after each other, she took charge of Van Gogh's artistic legacy and devoted the rest of her life to disseminating his work.Despite being widowed with a young son, Jo successfully navigated the male-dominated world of the art marketpublishing Van Gogh's letters, organizing exhibitions in the Netherlands and throughout the world, and making strategic sales to private individuals and influential dealersultimately establishing Van Gogh's reputation as one of the finest artists oTrade Review[Luijten] presents a fascinating and detailed account of [Jo van Gogh-Bonger’s] astonishing life … [A] magnificent tribute. -- Martin Bailey * The Art Newspaper *Magisterial. . . . Luijten has produced the most significant addition to the Van Gogh literature in nearly forty years. * New Criterion *Thorough … from which [Jo van Gogh-Bonger] emerges as both formidable and fascinating in her own right. * New Statesman *Art historians say Luijten’s biography is a major step in what will be an ongoing reappraisal — not only of the source of van Gogh’s fame but also of the modern notion of what an artist is. For that, too, is something Jo helped to invent. * Russell Shorto, The New York Times *Compelling … The book brings a remarkable woman to wider notice … The van Gogh brothers were inseparable, in life and death, but thanks to this author’s diligence, Jo now has her place alongside them. -- Michael Prodger * Country Life *[A] superb biography of the … extraordinary Jo van Gogh-Bonger. So much has been written on Vincent van Gogh that you wonder what more can be said. It turns out much more on the woman who was the early driving force behind the Dutch artist’s legacy. -- Jacqueline Riding * The Art Newspaper (Books of the Year) *[An] important biography. -- Elizabeth Lowry * Times Literary Supplement *This revelatory new biography portrays [Jo van Gogh Bonger] as a visionary woman, driven to shake the art world to the core, who took charge of van Gogh’s artistic legacy after the brothers’ deaths. It also sheds new light on the complex history of how public appreciation for the work of van Gogh the artist originated and grew. * The Bookseller *An accessible, immensely researched and vital record of van Gogh-Bonger’s remarkable life … [Jo] ensured that Vincent’s talent and pieces lived on; now her own extraordinary work and legacy are highlighted in this essential book from Luijten. -- Chloe Edwards * Buzz *A fascinating and copiously illustrated biography of van Gogh’s remarkable sister in law. -- John Green * Morning Star *More than a literary biography... Jo’s life and her experiences in the international art world fascinate and enthral. * De Standaard *This incredibly granular account of the life of Jo van Gogh-Bonger finally gives her the credit she deserves. . . . Inspiring. * Artnet *All for Vincent captivates you. It is as if you are a personal witness to the story of a girl from Amsterdam who breaks free from her protective environment and grows into a strong and dedicated woman in a world that is dominated by men. * Trouw *The book provides an ideal compliment to the letters and diaries, fleshing out what is, in the latter case for Jo, a rather fragmentary record, largely preoccupied with what she describes as, 'the mirror of my inner life'. Armed with all the archive material at his disposal, Mr Luijten expertly fills in the gaps using sources that include not only Jo's diaries, but [from] her son, Vincent Willum ... this reader can only recommend [the author's] book. * Journal of Curatorial Studies *It’s massively important. [...] It shows that without Jo there would have been no van Gogh. * Steven Naifeh, author of the bestselling 'Van Gogh: The Life' (2011) and ‘Van Gogh and the Artists He Loved’ (2021) *Table of ContentsIntroduction: ‘An Amsterdam girl’ Part One: A respectable middle-class family—the Bongers, 1862–88 1. A carefree childhood in a harmonious family 2. HBS and training as an English teacher 3. Translator, teacher and love for Eduard Stumpff Part Two: Initiation into art—the Van Goghs, 1888–91 4. Prelude to her marriage to Theo van Gogh 5. Married life and motherhood in Paris 6. Life with the duality of Theo and Vincent Part Three: Boarding house keeper with an attic full of art, 1891–1901 7. Back in the Netherlands—Villa Helma in Bussum 8. Contacts with Jan Veth, Jan Toorop and Richard Roland Holst 9. Playing with fire—Isaac Israëls Part Four: Second marriage and concentrated promotion of Van Gogh’s work, 1901–5 10. Johan Cohen Gosschalk—Villa Eikenhof in Bussum 11. Reviewing books and promoting Van Gogh—back in Amsterdam Part Five: Van Gogh goes from strength to strength, 1905–12 12. A magnificent exhibition in the summer of 1905 13. The art dealers Gaston Bernheim, Paul Cassirer and Johannes de Bois 14. Contracts for publication of Van Gogh’s letters Part Six: Efforts for social democracy and publication of Van Gogh’s letters, 1912–25 15. The Sociaal-Democratische Arbeiderspartij (SDAP) 16. The publication of Brieven aan zijn broeder (Letters to his Brother) (1914) 17. New York-translations of the letters into English 18. A sacrifice for Vincent’s glory Epilogue: ‘An exceptional example for women’ Notes Illustrations Abbreviations Bibliography Acknowledgements Index of Names and Titles
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Tuttle Publishing Japanese Style Watercolor Portraits
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Titan Books Ltd The Art of Star Trek: The Kelvin Timeline
Book SynopsisA complete and in-depth look at the art of the newest Star Trek trilogy. Covering the creation of Star Trek (2009), Star Trek Into Darkness and Star Trek Beyond, this lavish art book contains never-before-seen concept art and designs, as well as interviews with the key creatives who helped bring these exciting movies to life on the big screen.Trade Review“a lavish art book” - Kirkus Reviews“A beautiful book that'll give you tons of insight into the design of everything in the newest Star Trek films.” - Adventures in Poor Taste“a fantastic movie companion” Gamers Sphere“an excellent addition to any Star Trek fan’s reference collection” - Trek Core
£23.99
Taschen GmbH Impressionism
Book SynopsisDiscover how scenes of daily life and delicate dabs of color shocked the art world establishment. In this TASCHEN Basic Art introduction to Impressionism, we explore the artists, subjects, and techniques that first brought the easel out of the studio and shifted artistic attention from history, religion, or portraiture to the evanescent ebb and flow of modern life. As we tour the theaters, bars, and parks of Paris and beyond, we take in the movement’s radical innovations in style and subject, from the principle of plein air painting to the rapid, broken brushwork that allowed the Impressionists to emphasize spontaneity, movement, and the changing qualities of light. We take a close look at their unusual new perspectives and their fresh palette of pure, unblended colors, including many vividly bright shades that brought a whole new level of chromatic intensity to the canvas. Along the way, we recognize Impressionism’s established greats, such as Edgar Degas, Claude Monet, Berthe Morisot, and Camille Pissarro, as well as many associated artists worthy of closer attention, including Marie Bracquemond, Medardo Rosso, and Fritz von Uhde.
£13.50
Pie International Co., Ltd. Elegance of Japanese Art: Edo Rimpa Bird and
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3DTotal Publishing Ltd The Style of Loish: Finding your artistic voice
Book SynopsisIn this visually stunning hardback, globally loved artist Lois van Baarle, AKA Loish, explores the origins, influences, and features of her style, and helps readers do the same deep dive into their own style.It is her third book with 3dtotal Publishing, a natural progression from the bestselling The Art of Loish (2016) and The Sketch Book of Loish (2018) which to date have sold over 85,000 copies combined. The Style of Loish now sees the artist explore her own style through several facets of her work, including creating volume, choosing color, establishing flow, and the ideas and subjects themselves. While looking at the motivation behind her own work, Loish also guides the reader through ideas and tutorials to help them identify, understand, and even evolve their own style. The book bursts with brand new, specially commissioned art that provides a unique opportunity to understand the foundations of Loish’s style. She reveals the journey she took to pinpoint when and how her style was created. Combined with candid advice and a passion for supporting fellow artists, the book is beautiful, inspirational, and practical for artists of all styles and abilities.
£27.00
Rocky Nook The Natural Light Portrait Book: The Step-by-Step
Book SynopsisIn Mastering the Natural Light Portrait, professional photographer Scott Kelby teaches you how to shoot and edit great portraits in natural light. Scott covers all you need to know, as he discusses everything from his go-to lenses and camera settings to capturing natural light — whether that's direct sunlight, window light, shade, etc. — and then covers a variety of different lighting scenarios and offers tips for how to work with and modify the light to create a great portrait. Once the shoot is over, Scott covers his process for editing the images. You'll learn the core types of edits that you can apply to all of your natural light portraits, then dive into different techniques for reducing distractions and making the face the most eye-catching part of the photo. From soft northern-exposure light to dappled light, Scott teaches you how to analyse the photo, plan your approach, and get the most out of what Lightroom and Photoshop have to offer.
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Workman Publishing John Derian Paper Goods Painters Palette
Book SynopsisWhat delights you? A vibrant red? A mysterious blue? From John Derian, the artist and designer whose work with printed images from the past transports the viewer to another world, Painter''s Palette features an art student's color study from the twentieth century, capturing that magical place where ground mineral meets water and light, imagination meets science, and the artistand puzzle doerexperiences an aha! moment.Featuring: 1,000 interlocking pieces Mini-poster (6 3/4 x 9 3/8) for reference or framing Completed puzzle size: 18 7/8 x 26 3/8
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