Art & Photography Books
Penguin Books Ltd Playing to the Gallery
Book Synopsis''I have never read such a stimulating short guide to art'' Lynn Barber, Sunday Times Now Grayson Perry is a fully paid-up member of the art establishment, he wants to show that any of us can appreciate art (after all, there is a reason he''s called this book Playing to the Gallery and not ''Sucking up to an Academic Elite''). Based on his hugely popular BBC Radio 4 Reith Lectures and full of pictures, this funny, personal journey through the art world answers the basic questions that might occur to us in an art gallery but seem too embarrassing to ask.Trade ReviewThis book is full of good jokes, full of cartoons, full of memorable epigrams, but above all full of thought-provoking ideas that make you want to pause on every page and say: "Discuss." I have never read such a stimulating short guide to art. It should be issued as a set text in every school -- Lynn Barber * Sunday Times *A visual and intellectual delight * Time Out *Punchy, mischievous ... Hugely entertaining. You could, genuinely, take an aphorism or a quote from every second page ... This is splendid, transgressive stuff ... a love letter to art ... a thing of pleasure: petite, luxuriously printed, a mischievous little hymn to 21st-century inclusivity -- Melanie Reid * The Times *It reveals Perry to be not just an artist but a wordsmith, too... It is acute and funny at the same time. This, I think, is why people love Perry so much. * Daily Telegraph *A joy to read * New Statesman *A polemic for inclusivity... The great thing about Perry's statement of it here is that you are always convinced that he believes it and lives by it * Observer *It's unputdownable! It's really relevant to anyone who does anything ... A great book ... Grayson is brilliant -- Stewart Lee
£9.99
HarperCollins Publishers Watercolour Textures
Book SynopsisAnn Blockley is a successful artist, known for the innovative way in which she uses texture as a key element in her work, and this guide for intermediate painters looks specifically at how she achieves her stunning effects. Creating texture in watercolor can be quite a challenge, but this book brings a fresh approach to the subject. Ann explains how to manipulate the paint by lifting out color, scraping and scratching the paint, and using additional materials such as wax, salt, and metallic pigments. She also explains how the surface itself can play an important role in the effects that can be achieved, and experiments with acrylics, inks, gouache, and collage, as well as with watercolor. Ann also looks at the creative process and provides insights into how to develop ideas and portray texture in specific subjects, such as flowers and foliage, animals, still life, buildings, and landscapes. In order to provide a broader view and different styles of painting, the work of several guest artists is also featured.Trade Review‘This is a wonderful lively book that will inspire readers to take more risks with the medium, moving their work on to something perhaps truly extraordinary.’ Leisure Painter ‘This is muscular watercolour, painting for the new millennium if you must. It’s vibrant, alive and exciting.’ Artists’ Choice Book Club ‘Flowers, leaves and seedheads…also landscapes, animals and still lifes done in a way that will definitely make you look twice. [Warecolour Textures]Offers all kinds of opportunities for development.’ The Artist Magazine ‘A use of paint that goes far beyond the medium’s more demure image…this is very much the way forward. Read Ann’s book and you can say you were there when it started!’ Artist’s Choice
£17.00
Headline Publishing Group Little Book of Valentino: The story of the iconic
Book SynopsisTo have a colour named after you is one of the highest accolades in fashion. Valentino Garavani is one such icon. Since the founding of the House of Valentino in 1950s Rome, Garavani has been celebrated for the desirability of his designs. His stunning gowns in his signature Valentino Red have been sought after by the jet set for over half a century, and still signify the very epitome of red carpet glamour.Little Book of Valentino tells the story of this most elegant of brands. Beginning with Garavani's initiation into the world of haute couture in 1950s Paris, progressing through the glittering social scene of 1970s New York and Valentino's domination of Hollywood from the 1980s to the present day, images of every dazzling era are beautifully reproduced alongside text exploring the significance of each stunning piece.Table of ContentsIntroduction • The Early Years • Atelier Valentino • New York and Beyond • Selling Up But Not Out • Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli • Celebrities and Socialites • Homes & Interiors • Index.
£12.59
Thames & Hudson Ltd The World of Late Antiquity
Book SynopsisA remarkable study in social and cultural change that explains how and why the Late Antique world, between c. 150 and c. 750 AD, came to differ from 'Classical civilization'. The first century AD was one of momentous events: the end of the Roman empire, the rise of Christianity across western Europe and the disappearance of Persia from the Near East; an era in which the most deep-rooted of ancient institutions disappeared for all time creating divergent legacies which are still present. Renowned historian Peter Brown examines these changes and the reactions to them, to show that the period of Late Antiquity was one of outstanding new beginnings and far-reaching impacts. The result is a lucid answer to a crucial question in world history; how the exceptionally homogenous Mediterranean world of the first century AD became divided into the three mutually estranged societies of the Middle Ages: Catholic Western Europe, Byzantium and the Islamic world. Brown's remarkable study in so
£17.09
Thames & Hudson Ltd Heavenly Bodies Cult Treasures Spectacular
Book SynopsisSuitable for goths, art historians and everyone in between, this book includes images of more than seventy spectacular jeweled skeletons and the stories of dozens more, accompanied by rare archive material.Trade Review'It’s utterly spectacular, hugely interesting and almost unbelievable' - All About History'Bling from the edges of eternity' - Annie Lennox'The grinning, bejewelled catacomb saints who stare our from the pages of Koudounaris challenge us to engage in deeper exercises, spiritual and intellectual; to recreate lost forms of devotional life; to understand how they inspired and deformed the study of the Christian past; and to imagine what it felt like to believe that the gauze-wrapped skeleton in your church was a time lord, whose sight and touch could help to save your soul' - The London Review of Books'Suitable for goths, art historians and everyone in between … Incredible relics' - Book DepositoryTable of ContentsIntroduction: Blessed Bones • 1. Holy Bodies: Relics and the Roman Catacombs • 2. The Church Triumphant: Constructing the Catacomb Saints • 3. Communal Property: Jeweled Skeletons and Civic Identity 4. The Mighty Will Fall: The End of the Reign of the Catacomb Saints Notes, Acknowledgments, List of Sites, Index
£17.00
Royal Academy of Arts A Shetland Notebook
Book SynopsisNorman Ackroyd CBE RA has spent over four decades recording the coastal landscapes of the British archipelago. All his watercolours and many of his etchings are executed en plein air, mainly from chartered boats chosen for their skippers' local knowledge and expertise in landing on the more remote rocks and islands. These journeys, which can last up to fourteen hours, are the result of extensive reading and research. A Shetland Notebook contains 39 watercolours selected from several journeys to the edges of Shetland in the spring and summer of 2012. From the verdant flora of the southern isles to the rugged northern cliffs of Unst and Esha Ness, the book paints a vivid portrait of one of the most intriguing yet inhospitable corners of the British Isles. Each sketch is accompanied by a brief but engaging commentary by the artist.
£17.06
Thames & Hudson Ltd Art Deco Complete The Definitive Guide to the
Book SynopsisOffers an account of the decorative arts of the Art Deco period. This book celebrates the styles rich variety of form and its diverse international roots as the very factors that make it a perennial favourite of modern collectors and designers.Trade Review'A sumptuous work' - House & Garden'The sheer sumptuousness of the images will surely appeal to those specialists, collectors and the general public who fuel the constant stream of glossy new Art Deco titles' - Art Quarterly'Alastair Duncan has put what seems like every art deco object ever made inside this book … A serious A - Z section on 500 designers makes the work definitive' - Sunday TelegraphTable of ContentsIntroduction • Media and Masters: Furniture and Interior Decoration Sculpture • Paintings, Graphics, Posters, Bookbinding • Glass Ceramics • Lighting • Textiles • Silver, Metal, Lacquer and Enamel Jewelry • A–Z of Artists, Designers and Manufacturers
£51.00
Search Press Ltd Carve Your Clay: Techniques to Bring the Pottery
Book SynopsisFocusing on the pottery surface, Carve Your Clay covers a wide range of decorative carving techniques, from piercing, etching, inlaying to sgraffito, faceting, and fettling. The techniques are taught through 20 projects in Hilda’s signature style, with clear, step-by-step photography and easy-to-follow instructions to achieve beautiful results. With easy guides on how to create form as well as glazing and firing, this is a comprehensive guide suitable for new and practising potters alike.Trade ReviewFocusing on the pottery surface this book covers a wide range of decorative carving techniques, from incising, combing, inlaying to sgraffito, faceting and fettling. The techniques are taught through 16 projects with clear step-by-step photographs and easy-to-follow instructions. With easy guides on how to create form as well as information on glazing and firing, this is a comprehensive guide suitable for potters of all skill levels. * Emerging Potters *Table of ContentsContents Meet Hilda Chapter One: Introduction to Carving Chapter Two: Tools Chapter Three: Inspiration Chapter Four: The Projects 1. Serving plate – sgraffito 2. Sink tidy – Mishima inlay 3. Jug – faceting 4. Candle holder – piercing 5. Hanging planter – fettling 6. Utensil jar – carving agateware 7. Bottle vase – combing 8. Serving tray – carving and impressing 9. Wall tiles – geometric carving 10. Noodle bowl – carving during throwing 11. Mug – faceting 12. Mini cactus planter – sgraffito on glaze 13. Planter – carving 14. Cylinder vase – sgraffito 15. Serving bowl – organic carving 16. “Initial” coaster – sgraffito using printed template 17. Cup – multi-layered carving of a slip-cast form 18. Stem vase – etching 19. Salad bowl – relief carving 20. Pie dish – wire cutting Index
£11.69
Gestalten The Watch Book Rolex
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£82.50
Little, Brown Book Group Trees in Winter
Book SynopsisShortlisted for The Wainwright Prize for Illustrated BooksShortlisted for the Royal Society of Literature''s Christopher Bland Prize''Trees in Winter by Richard Shimell is a wonderful, beautiful book.''ANGELA HARDING''A thing of beauty.''CLARE BALDING''A wonderfully honest, evocative, inspiring book about a life transformed and enriched by nature and by art.'' SARAH WATERSTREES IN WINTER is about the healing properties of nature and of walking, especially during the coldest season, when the inclination is for so many of us to stay indoors. It is also about the joy of learning a craft and practising it. Featuring over forty of Richard Shimell''s stunning prints, this beautiful book captures the intricate beauty of British trees in the colder months.Richard also shares the deeply moving, personal journey that led to him becoming an artist, as he reflects on how he connects with the world around him, and finds creativity through his walks in nature.''Richard is a brilliant storyteller, his writing takes you through memories and moments as if you were there with him. This nostalgic and thoughtful read will make you want to grab a sketchbook head out into the countryside. It reminds you how important it is to observe and absorb the wonders of wildlife and rural landscapes, especially those beautiful trees.''MOLLY LEMON''Through the pages of Trees in Winter, Richard shares his prints and takes us on his own personal journey and how his love of walking in wild places and being a part of nature has helped him to deal with life. Richard also explains how these experiences have been instrumental in his becoming the professional printmaker he is today. This book is an absorbing read which spoke to me in many of my own life situations - I thoroughly recommend it!''JANE SPINK''The clarity of Richard Shimell''s words perfectly matches that of his pictures, making this a magnificent book in which to lose yourself, and succumb to the wisdom of the trees.''MIKE PARKER''Emotionally resonant and impactful... Shimell''s writing is suffused with a queer sensibility, recognising as it does a world-altering distinction in ways of seeing - between what is and what yet might be.''IRISH TIMES
£21.25
Prestel Egon Schiele
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£36.00
Little, Brown & Company Ansel Adams 400 Photographs
Book SynopsisAnsel Adams: 400 Photographs presents the full spectrum of Adams'' work in a single volume for the first time, offering the largest available compilation from his legendary photographic career. Beautifully produced and presented in an attractive landscape trim, Ansel Adams: 400 Photographs will appeal to a general gift-book audience as well as Adams'' legions of dedicated fans and students.The photographs are arranged chronologically into five major periods, from his first photographs made in Yosemite and the High Sierra in 1916 to his work in the National Parks in the 1940s up to his last important photographs from the 1960s. An introduction and brief essays on selected images provide information about Adams'' life, document the evolution of his technique, and give voice to his artistic vision.Few artists of any era can claim to have produced four hundred images of lasting beauty and significance. It is a testament to Adams'' vision and lifetime of hard work that a book of this scale can be compiled. Ansel Adams: 400 Photographs is a must-have for anyone who appreciates photography and the allure of the natural world.Trade Reviewa book that is certain to offer inspiration for years to come - Shutterbug magazine, 2007a book that is certain to offer inspiration for years to come - Shutterbug magazine, 2007
£25.50
Thames & Hudson Ltd William Wegman Being Human
Book SynopsisThe ultimate collection of William Wegman's Weimaraner photographs, in an accessibly priced format, with over 250 brilliant and witty images from across five decades.Table of ContentsIntroduction by William A. Ewing • Man’s Best Friend, William Wegman • William Wegman in conversation with William A. Ewing • People Like Us • Nudes • Cubists • Masquerade • Terrain • Zoo • Mode • Sit! • Pageant • Hallucinations • Designs • Stay!
£17.06
Thames & Hudson Ltd Hirameki Clouds
Book SynopsisA whole new book of Hirameki, the fabulous art form that enables even the most inexperienced doodler to create hundreds of sensational scribbles.
£7.99
Flame Tree Publishing Adult Sustainable Jigsaw Puzzle Angela Harding
Book SynopsisPart of a new, exciting series of ethical, sustainable and earth-friendly jigsaw puzzles. These high-quality, 1000-piece jigsaw puzzles from Flame Tree are made with FSC-certified and recycled materials, have sturdy pieces and a recyclable bag, and feature powerful and popular works of art. This jigsaw features artwork by Angela Harding.
£14.39
Hearst Home Books Esquire The Handbook of Mens Style
Book SynopsisA completely revised edition of the essential manual for dressing - and feeling - your very best, featuring Esquire's signature wit and humour and 200 photos and illustrationsExpert menswear and grooming advice for young and experienced professionals - from building a wardrobe and discerning clothing quality to self-expression through fashion.
£18.69
Amber Books Ltd Abandoned Train Stations
Book SynopsisMysterious ghost stations forgotten beneath the cities of Paris and London; desolate grand rail hubs in the Pyrenean mountains; metro stations in China that terminate in a wasteland; Abandoned Train Stations looks at some of the thousands of disused station buildings, platforms, lines, tunnels, and rail yards left behind by modernity. Organised by continent, this book takes the reader to every corner of the globe. Explore Canfranc International Railway Station, once a busy mountain hub of international travel between France and Spain; see the eerily empty platform at Kings Cross Thameslink, London, today a service tunnel following the station’s closure in the early 2000s; examine the grandiose Michigan Central Train Station in Detroit, an historic Amtrak rail depot, and once the tallest rail station in the world; marvel at the dusty, overgrown shell of Abkhazia’s once beautiful railway station in Psyrtskha, a physical legacy of the former Soviet era in the Caucasus; see the disused Tiwanaku train station, situated almost 4,000 metres above sea level in the Bolivian Andes; or learn about the fascinating Istvántelek Train Yard, in the Hungarian capital of Budapest, better known as the ‘Red Star train graveyard’ because of its many Soviet-era engine wrecks. Illustrated with more than 200 photographs, Abandoned Train Stations provides a fascinating pictorial journey through the little-known remnants of rail transport infrastructure from every part of the world.Table of ContentsContents include: Europe Clifton Rocks Railway, Bristol, England Swanbourne Station, Buckinghamshire, England Loudwater Station, near Wycombe, England Spencer Road Halt railway station, Surrey, England Folkestone Harbour Railway Station, England Healey Mills Marshalling Depot, Yorkshire, England, Thameslink Pentonville Road, London, England Coombe Road Railway Station, London Kingsway Tramway Subway at Southampton Row, Holborn, London Crouch End Station, London Down Street, London Eastern platform of Strand tube station, London Aldwych Tube Station, London Waiting room on the Dunfermline to Alloa Line, Scotland Corrour Station, Fort William, Scotland Parkmore narrow gauge station, N. Ireland Adare Railway Station, Ireland Valkyrie Plass T-Bane station, Oslo, Norway Ringstabekk, Oslo metro, Norway Aachen, Germany Anhalter Bahnhof, Berlin, Germany Bahnbetriebswerk Pankow-Heinersdorf in Berlin, Germany Natur-Park Südgelände, Berlin, Germany La Petite Ceinture, Paris, France C roix-Rouge, Paris, France Saint-Martin station, Paris, France Gare du Nord USFRT, Paris, France Brignoles, France Montzen station, Belgium Canfranc International Railway Station, Spain former railway station in Galacia, Spain Lagos Old Railway Station, Lagos, Portugal Monte Romano, Italy Bacoli, Italy Potamos, Evros, Thraki (Thrace), Greece Belgrade, Serbia Brcko, Bosnia Kácov Station, Czech Republic Brno, Czech Republic Knizhovnik, Bulgaria Częstochowa train depot, Poland Istvántelek Train Yard, Budapest, Hungary Kiev subway, Ukraine Tunnel of Love, Klevan, Ukraine Yanov Train Station, near Chernobyl, Ukraine Kirovsk, Russia Hall Railway Station Psyrtskha, New Athos, Georgia Gudauta station, Abkhazia Psyrtskha Railway Station, Abkhazia The Americas Santa Fe Railroad, New Mexico, United States Redlands, Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States Michigan Central Train Station, Detroit, Michigan, USA Keeler, California, United States 16th Street Station, Oakland, California, USA Union Station, Gary, Indiana, USA Thurmond, West Virginia, USA Station of Ronceverte, West Virginia Cincinnati Subway, Cincinnati, Ohio Gilroy, California, United States City Hall Subway Station, New York, USA Worth Street station, New York, USA New York Central Terminal railroad station, Buffalo, New York Rhyolite, near Death Valley, Nevada, United States Paris, Kentucky, USA Old Central Station, Jersey City, New Jersey, USA Trinidad, Cuba La Quemada, Jalisco, Mexico Colonia del Sacramento Railway Station, Uruguay Estacion Caipe, Argentina Tiwanaku (Tiahuanaco), Bolivia Baquedano, Antofagasta, Chile Asia and the Pacific Takachiho Amaterasu Railway, Japan Jinhua, China Caojiawan metro station in Chongqing, China Fushouling Station, Beijing, China Guilin, Guangxi Province, China Jurong railway line, Singapore Tanjong Pagar station, Singapore Ulu Yam railway station, Selangor, Malaysia Mae klong Railway station, Samut Songkhram, Thailand Battambang, Cambodia Begunkodor Railway Station, Purulia District, India Danushkodi Railway Station, Tamil Nadu, India Lahore Railway Station, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan Helensburgh Railway Station, New South Wales, Australia Jincumbilly Station, Bombala, New South Wales, Australia Loftus Tram Shed, Sydney, Australia Africa and the Middle East Tripoli Station, El-Mina, Tripoli, Lebanon Hejaz railway station, Mudawwara, Saudi Arabia Grasplatz, Luderitz, Namibia Abandoned station building, Sudan Bamako, Mali, West Africa Saint Louis, Senegal Wyke railway station, Western Cape Assuncao, Namibe province, Angola Disused Train Shed, East Africa Railway, Iganga, Eastern Uganda Ethio-djibouti railway station, Dire dawa, Ethiopia
£16.99
Bonnier Books Ltd Natural Wonders
Book SynopsisNatural Wonders is a mesmerising globe-trotting travel book, mixing journal entries, fun facts and information, plus scratch-art pages of nature's most incredible attractions and a fold-out Great Barrier Reef!
£10.44
Art Institute of Chicago Remedios Varo
Book SynopsisAn exploration of the captivating work and mystical outlook of the modern artist Remedios Varo, focusing on her years in Mexico City
£30.00
Thames & Hudson Ltd The Book of Pebbles
Book SynopsisThe perfect seaside and armchair companion to the pebbles of the British Isles.Trade Review'As someone who lives on Chesil Beach – perhaps the most famous shingle beach in the UK – Christopher Stocks is uniquely well-placed to talk about the visceral appeal of pebbles: the sounds they make as they are ground together by the waves and their physical properties – their “weight and heft, their smooth shapes seeming almost designed to be held in the hand”.' - The Scotsman'For anyone unable to walk along a beach without stopping every few steps to pick up a lozenge of quartz washed by the receding tide or a grey-slate skimmer, this book is an ideal companion.' - Country LifeTable of ContentsForeword by Angie Lewin • 1. On Chesil Beach • 2. Sir Mortimer at War • 3. Picasso’s Pebbles • 4. Jim Ede and the Louvre of the Pebble • 5. Basically Derek • 6. Eminent Victorians • 7. At the Natural History Museum • 8. No Stone Unturned • 9. Some Pebbles • 10. Some Beaches • Afterword
£11.69
Thames & Hudson Ltd Biomimetics for Designers
Book SynopsisThe first book on the rising field of biomimetics targeted directly at design professionals and students, showing concrete examples of natureâs most fascinating processes and their applications in the real world.Table of ContentsIntroduction: A Brief History of Biomimetics Biomimicry in Myth and Legend 1. Shape 2. Surface 3. Structure 4. Making
£24.00
Rizzoli International Publications Beata Heuman Every Room Should Sing
Book SynopsisThe highly anticipated debut monograph from one of today's leading designers championing playful, original interiors infused with Scandinavian flair.Swedish-born, London-based interior designer Beata Heuman founded her eponymous studio in 2013 after working for Nicky Haslam for nine years. In a short amount of time her lively interiors and custom furnishings have made her one of today's most in-demand creatives. Heuman's rooms, colorful spaces enlivened by exuberant elements and poetic inspirations, capture her signature quirkiness and Scandinavian attention to detail while staying rooted in practicality. Lauded for international residential and commercial projects, Heuman has also garnered praise for her growing collection of bespoke fabrics, wallpaper, lighting, homewares, and furniture.This beautifully crafted volume presents Heuman's innovative approach in book form for the very first time. Organized according to design principle, each chapter offers fresh ways t
£36.00
Rizzoli International Publications Summer Wheat
Book SynopsisThe Future (and the past) is Female: Summer Wheat's whimsical, often tongue-in-cheek tableaux in rich jewel tones punctuated with bright neons, teem with fantastical figures that imagine tribes of women hunting, collaborating, celebrating, and ultimately replacing millennia of images of male rulers and warriors. Summer Wheat's unique formative experiences with art growing up in Oklahoma were shaped by the aesthetic and conceptual drive of the images that surrounded her from the rich textures Native American weavings to the brilliant hues of Lisa Frank Trapper Keepers. Bridging those early influences with the canon of Western art (from ancient sculpture to medieval tapestries) and popular references such as astrology and music videos, the artist's work centers female archetypes 0in her expansive practice of painting, sculpture, and large-scale installation. For the artist's first monograph, curator Jen Sudul Edwards discusses the wide range of subjects that inform Wheat's work and p
£40.00
Rizzoli International Publications Zadig Voltaire
Book SynopsisThe first monograph on the contemporary French fashion brand Zadig & Voltaire, published on the occasion of its 25th anniversary.Synonymous with an effortless rock and roll style, Zadig & Voltaire is a Paris-based French fashion brand founded by Thierry Gillier in 1997. With the brand’s name and ethos inspired by the 1747 philosophical novella Zadig, or The Book of Fate, by the French philosopher Voltaire, Gillier seeks to infuse the house with the optimism and modernity that permeates the story. Informed by a modern approach to luxury, the brand’s signature designs blur the boundaries between masculine and feminine, exuding a rebellious spirit and sense of modern cool.This highly anticipated debut monograph presents Zadig & Voltaire’s history through its most memorable collections, advertising campaigns, and iconic moments. Illustrated with evocative photographs captured by some of the most renowned names in fashion photography, sTrade Review"'Life is not a straight road—ups and downs—but it’s my way,' reads Thierry Gillier’s note jotted onto a Château Voltaire memo pad. Little did Gillier know when he dashed this off in the late ’90s that this note would serve as an opening to a book covering the decades-long journey of his passion project and one of fashion’s favorite cult brands. In Zadig & Voltaire: Established 1997 in Paris, the knitwear rebel and global director of Vogue Runway Nicole Phelps discusses the French brand’s most iconic moments. Captured by the lenses of photographic icons such as Olivier Zahm and the deft duo behind V’s very own current September covers, Inez & Vinoodh, this marvelous monograph oozes sensuality with divinely undone imagery. There’s even a little insider knowledge from the designer himself, with notes on his influences and inspirations. It all started with some cashmere,a defiant spirit, and a dash of rock ‘n’ roll—and the rest is history." —V MAGAZINE
£45.00
Rizzoli International Publications The Design Language of Timeless East
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£44.00
Welbeck Publishing Group Limited Little Book of Patek Philippe
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£12.59
John Wiley & Sons Manga For Dummies
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£16.14
John Wiley & Sons Calligraphy For Dummies 2nd Edition
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£15.29
Abrams Books In the American West 40th Anniversary Edition
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£60.00
John Murray Press Time and Tide
Book SynopsisA unique and luminous exploration of the changing landscapes of the UK, the long-awaited new book from the author of the hugely acclaimed The Long, Long Life of Trees
£10.44
Dark Horse Comics,U.S. Octopath Traveler: The Complete Guide
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£30.39
Transworld Publishers Ltd Precious
Book SynopsisDiscover a dazzling deep-dive into the history of the world through a totally new lens, as told by the V&A's Senior Jewellery Curator. Includes 16 pages of colour photography showcasing some of the world's most spectacular jewellery. 'A magnificent compendium of everything one could ever want to know about jewels: their symbolism, physical construction, worth and history.' Spectator'Engaging and illuminating, Precious is a masterclass in the history of gems. It's also great fun to read - one of those books where the learning is effortless' - Francesca Cartier Brickell, author of The Cartiers'This is - fittingly - a gem of a book. Rich descriptions, fascinating histories and, at times, just pure, dazzling bling. A joy to read.' - Tracy Borman, author of Elizabeth's Women, Thomas Cromwell and The Private Lives of the Tudors'-------Travelling through moments in history and layers of soil and sediment, this is world history as you have never seen it before. This is the story of precious gems, from emeralds and rubies, to sapphires and pearls. Explore their history and geology, as well as their famous owners, from Elizabeth 1 to Elizabeth Taylor, Marie Antoinette to Marilyn Monroe, Coco Chanel to Beyonce. Discover the fragile emerald watch that survived cross-continental journeys and centuries under the floorboards of a London house. Journey back through the generations of women who wore pearls as a signifier of femininity and marvel at the role these glistening objects have played in changing depictions of feminism. Learn of the Burmese warriors who believed so strongly in the connection between rubies and lifeblood that they embedded them into their skin before battle to protect them from harm. In this sumptuous and sweeping history of humanity's love affair with jewels, the V&A's Senior Jewellery Curator, Helen Molesworth, takes you behind the curtain of museums and auction houses, showcasing some of history's most incredible and iconic jewels and the deeply human stories that lie behind them. -------Beautifully written and superbly interesting, Helen Molesworth tells a compelling, global story of gems - their unending allure and continuing impact on human history. - Tristram Hunt, Director of the V&A, author of The Radical Potter'Reading Precious is like opening history's treasure chest, to discover a trove of fascinating information.' - Jane Robinson, author of Trailblazer, Hearts and Minds, and Bluestockings
£10.44
Lantern Books,US Voices of the Herd
£34.20
Octopus Publishing Group The Printmaking Ideas Book
Book SynopsisWhether you're discovering printmaking for the first time or you're looking for fresh ideas to reinvigorate your practice, you'll find plenty of inspiration in The Printmaking Ideas Book.From traditional methods such as screenprinting, etching and lithography to contemporary techniques such as risography and digital collage, this book is packed with new ideas, methods and tips on every page.Brimming with experimental, arresting and beautiful examples of printmaking from all over the world, it will take your creativity further and awaken new ideas.
£11.69
The Crowood Press Ltd Painting Animals in Watercolour
Book SynopsisArtists seem compelled to try to capture the amazing variety of the animal kingdom; the challenge remains how to breathe energy into your paintings and make the animals jump off the paper. This deeply practical book offers an accessible introduction to sketching animals from life, to try to capture that essence. It gives instruction on how to approach drawing; covers ideas for materials and supplies to make sketching from life a joy; gives step-by-step demonstrations of different watercolour techniques; offers specific advice on using colour and painting, fur, feathers and features and gives ideas for mixed-media experimentation. Full of colourful examples and guidance, this new book explains how to transform your studies into finished artwork that are brimming with character. It encourages you to find the extraordinary in the everyday, as well as revelling in the breadth of nature. Taking a contemporary approach to traditional watercolour, the author shows how a few, well-chosen brushes of paint can reveal the soul of your subject.Trade ReviewLiz Chaderton will need little introduction to Leisure Painter readers. Liz has written numerous articles for the magazine and here she shares her passion for the medium in Painting Animals in Watercolour. This is a practical guide, full of helpful information, tips and techniques that teach you how to capture the animal's character as well as its likeness. -- Jane Stroud * Leisure Painter *This is a compact book, both in format and extent, but it is genuinely surprising how much Liz manages to pack in. Liz's style is pleasantly loose, but by no means lacking in detail, and her explanations, concise as they are, are complete and easy to follow. Examples, exercises, hints and tips complement a good variety of species and details including textures and features. -- Henry Malt * The Artist *
£12.34
Pallas Athene Publishers The Book of Blokes
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£12.34
Laurence King Publishing Pattern Magic: Stretch Fabrics
Book SynopsisPattern Magic is the cult pattern–cutting book from Japan. Taking inspiration from nature, from geometric shapes and from the street, this book harnesses the sheer joy of making and sculpting clothes. Pattern Magic takes a creative approach to pattern cutting, with step–by–step projects for fashion designers and dressmakers to enjoy.All the basic information you need to start pattern cutting is included, from the basic block to measurements and scaling. Each project is beautifully illustrated with clear diagrams and photographs showing the stages of construction, the toiles and the finished garments. These easy–to–follow illustrations and detailed instructions make it easy to create stunning, sculptural clothes with a couture look. • Step–by–step projects for fashion designers and dressmakers – with clear diagrams and photographs. • Gives all the basic information needed to start pattern cutting: from the basic block to measurements and scaling. • Easy–to–follow, detailed instructions make it easy to create stunning, sculptural clothes with a couture lookReviews for Pattern Magic:''The feeling of figuring the puzzle out makes this book series a joy to explore'' House of Pinheiro''If you''ve mastered the basics of pattern cutting, have caught the bug and are eager to experiment with complex 3d designs, you should definitely take a look at Pattern Magic'' Tilly And The Buttons Blog''I''ve had an explosion of inspiration, and I''m not even an expert in sewing!… I''m sure that many of you, fashion designers or not, can learn a lot from these tutorials'' ImaginativeBloom.comCONTENTS:Part 1: Creating form through inspiration:Accents, Gathered hole, Crater, The drop hole, Lumps and bumpsPart 2: Making patterns for haute couture garments:Draped design, The twist, Hide and seek, Interwoven design, Bamboo shoot, The knot, Two distinct expressions, An intriguing curve, Bunka–style sloper (block) for an adult woman, Bunka–style sloper (block) for an adult woman (Size M) (half–scale)
£17.00
Edition Skylight Complete Masterworks
Book SynopsisSORAYAMA: A Grandmaster of technical and erotic phantasy without limits. The Japanese artist Sorayama lives in Tokyo. He is a global phenomenon and has the reputation of being an enfant terrible. His art is being shown at the Museum of Modern Art, New York, the Smithsonian Institute of Technology Museum. Washington DC, the World Erotic Art Museum, Miami and numerous exhibitions around the world. At last there is a new and considerably expanded edition of his COMPLETE MASTERWORKS in enhanced print quality and at a very reasonable price. This thick tome is a reference catalogue to Sorayamas rich work including a lot of new illustrations. Printed in high-density and best possible quality his MASTERWORKS sparkle with extraordinary talent, wondrous imagination and impeccable skill. Enjoy! - Sorayamas surreal and futuristic DADAIST images not only produce incredible sensations in the observer, but also blend into a unique homage to life. With joyful freedom he combines and morphs fear with happiness, pain with pleasure, repulsion with attraction, past with future, flesh with metal, the organic with ethereal. Stronger than any constraint, the energy of life and love that goes through his work is what I admire most in his amazingly perfect technique. Thierry Mugler / SORAYAMA: Ein Großmeister der Fantasie in Sachen Technik und Erotik ohne jede Grenze. Der japanische Künstler Sorayama lebt in Tokyo und gilt weltweit als Phänomen und enfant terrible. Seine Werke finden sich u.a. im Museum of Modern Art, New York, Smithsonian Institute of Technology Museum. Washington DC, World Erotic Art Museum, Miami und über die Jahre weltweit in zahlreichen Kunstausstellungen. Endlich liegt eine wesentlich erweiterte Neuausgabe seiner COMPLETE MASTERWORKS in verbesserter Druckqualität und vor allem zu einem sehr günstigen Preis vor. - Sehr viele Nachwuchskreative aus dem Bereich der Airbrushmalerei sehen in Sorayama ihr großes Vorbild. Eine der Ursachen ist zweifellos der Umstand, dass Sorayama seine Vorliebe für alles Leuchtende und Glänzende sowohl bei den Sexy Robots als auch bei den vielen Pin-Up-Variationen so perfekt mit dem Pinsel umgesetzt hat, dass ihm fälschlicherweise die Spritzpistole als wesentliches Arbeitsmittel zugeschrieben worden ist. Sicher ein Missverständnis, mit dem es sich gut leben lässt Arno Welke Sorayama ist unangefochten die Nr. 1 in Sachen erotischer Illustrationen! Peter W. Czernich (Marquis)
£26.96
Braun Pub AG Living Nordic
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£37.46
Oscar Riera Ojeda Publishers Limited ISAY W
Book Synopsis The first retrospective compilation of the online urban landscape photography of Isay Weinfeld Based on the hit Instagram account, which has 92,000 followers These whimsical, high-quality photographs cast an amused and enchanted eye on theidiosyncrasies of urban Paulista life A must for cat lovers everywhere An innovative insight into the everyday visual imagination of a renowned Brazilian architect
£44.00
Rizzoli Electa Bill Beckley and Narrative Art: The Word-Image
Book SynopsisBill Beckley is an American conceptual artist and one of the first artists to use photography as a means of artistic expression. In the early 1970s he was part of a loose-knit group of conceptual artists that used images and fictional texts in a form that came to be known as Narrative Art. I was basically writing a story and taking pictures at the same time. The text evolved with the photos, he says. In the 1980s he experimented with various materials and his work became more sculptural and pictorial. By the end of the decade, he had found a way to integrate these materials with photography, and this integration became a very important aspect of all his works. In 2019 he produced the Neapolitan Holidays series, inspired by cards dated between 1915 and 1972, sent to or from Naples, Italy. The artist responded to the text on the postcard with an email or a text message an old postcard receiving a response, sometimes even after a hundred years.
£54.38
Insight Editions Harry Potter Knitting Magic for Baby and Toddler
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£28.58
Galison Warhol Soup Can Volume 3 Canvas Tote Bag
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£21.59
Rockport Publishers Brands in the Age of AI
£17.09
Epic Ink Books Street Level Japan
£26.25
Insight Editions Supernatural Tarot Journal
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£14.03
David & Charles Creative Abstract Watercolor
Book SynopsisCreate abstract art using easy techniques and nothing more than watercolor paints and a few pens. Discover tips and tricks to create your own vibrant art, letting the watercolor flow to form your composition and inspire embellishment. Through a variety of projects, you'll learn to use color, texture, and contrast to create stunning abstract art.
£15.29
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Mini Kawaii Kitties: Learn How to Draw 75 Cats in
Book SynopsisLearn to draw all kinds of cute cats doing all sorts of silly things through 75 step-by-step tutorials. In this mini edition of Kawaii Kitties, popular Instagram artist Bichi Mao (@bichi.mao) perfectly captures cats’ different attitudes, while playing, sleeping, eating, stretching, exploring, being loving, wearing cute costumes, and much more!Along with the tutorials, Bichi Mao shares: An introduction to the kawaii art aesthetic Suggestions for drawing tools Tips and tricks for drawing and coloring your cats A facial expression directory Coloring pages swarming with kitties for you to decorate So, get ready to purrfect your drawing skills, as well as be inspired to create your own kitty characters or illustrate the daily activities of your favorite pet. Learn how to draw even more cute things with these other fun books in the Kawaii Doodle series: Kawaii Doodle Class, Kawaii Doodle Cuties, Mini Kawaii Doodle Class, Mini Kawaii Doodle Cuties, and Kawaii Doodle World.Table of ContentsHi! What Is Kawaii? How to Use This Book Tools Drawing Your Kitties Adding Facial Expressions Coloring Your Kitties Playtime Daily Activities Being Curious Playing Dress-Up Sharing the Love Discovering Breeds Bon Appétit Kitty Coloring Pages
£9.49
