Art & Photography Books

Book SynopsisA HISTORY OF ROMAN ART The new edition of the leading textbook on Roman art, updated with new images and expanded geographic and cultural scope A History of Roman Art is an expansive survey of the painting, mosaic, sculpture, decorative arts, and architecture of ancient Rome. This acclaimed textbook provides a fully-illustrated narrative history of Roman art that spans a millennium, from the early origins of Rome to the era of Emperor Constantine. Interwoven throughout the text are themes of Rome's cultural inclusiveness and the importance of art in promoting Roman values, helping students understand how diverse cultures contributed to Roman life. Accessible, chronologically-organized chapters provide numerous examples of the arts, their cultural and historical context, descriptions of artistic techniques, and writings by ancient authorsenabling students to develop a rich appreciation of art's importance in the Roman world. Now in its second edition, this market-leading textbook featTable of ContentsList of Illustrations xiv Preface to the Second Edition xxiv Preface to the First Edition xxv Note to Students xxvii Acknowledgments xxix Walk Through Tour xxx Timeline xxxii About the Website xxxvii 1 Introduction To Roman Art History 1 Timeline 1 Cultural Property Controversies 2 Dating Dilemmas in Roman Art History 3 Restoration Issues in Roman Art History 4 The Role of Elites in Public Art and Architecture 4 Italic versus Classical Styles and Forms I: Temples 5 Italic versus Classical Styles and Forms II: Portraiture 7 Female Portraiture and Embedded Values 9 Romans Judging Roman Art: Values and Class 11 Art, Context, and Social Status I: The Tomb of Vestorius Priscus 12 Art, Context, and Social Status II: The Roman House 14 Narrative Moment 16 Suggestions for Further Reading 17 2 Regal Period, 753–509 BCE 18The Etruscans and the Question of Etruscan Dominance Timeline 18 Introduction to the World of Early Rome and Italy 19 The Etruscans 21 Etruscan architecture and city planning 21 Etruscan Orientalizing art 23 Etruscan sculpture and portraiture 25 Art in Latium, the Region Around Rome 27 Archaic Rome: City Planning and Architecture 29 Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus 34 Murlo (Poggio Civitate) 36 Etruscan Tomb Paintings 41 Greco‐Italic Archaic Architecture: A Doric Temple at Pompeii 45 Conclusion 46 Suggestions for Further Reading 46 3 The Early Republic, 509–211 BCE 48The Spread of Roman Power and Forms Timeline 48 Introduction to Early Roman Republican Art 49 A brief historical survey of the Early Republic 50 Greek wall painting: Tomb of the Diver, Paestum 50 Etruscan tomb painting of the fifth century BCE 52 Etruscan terracotta plaque, Pyrgi 54 Lucanian Tomb Painting, Paestum 56 Etruscan tomb painting of the fourth century BCE 60 Roman tomb painting of the Early Republic 64 Etruscan and Central Italian Bronze Sculpture 67 Terracotta Votive Sculpture 71 Roman Architecture and Urban Planning 73 Ostia: Rome’s first colony and planned community 74 Maritime colonies at Cosa and Paestum, 273 BCE 75 Conclusion 79 Suggestions for Further Reading 79 4 The Later Republic, 211–31 BCE 81The Origins of a Hellenistic Roman Culture Timeline 81 Introduction 82 Architecture and Urban Planning 82 Architecture 84 Greek urban planning and sanctuary design 88 Roman Wall Painting in the Late Republic 100 First Style wall painting, 200–80 BCE 100 Second Style wall painting, 80–15 BCE 104 Late Republican Sculpture 116 Conclusion 122 Suggestions for Further Reading 122 5 The Age of Augustus, 31 BCE–14 CE 124The Art of Empire Timeline 124 Augustus 125 The Portraits of Augustus 126 Augustus and the City of Rome 130 The Campus Martius 130 Forum Augustum 135 The Palatine Hill 140 Third Style Wall Painting 144 Third Style painting at Oplontis 145 The Emulation of Augustan Art 146 Traditional Italic Style in the Age of Augustus 149 Concrete Architecture 154 Glass and Gems 155 Conclusion 156 Suggestions for Further Reading 157 6 The Julio-Claudians, 14–68 CE 159The Rise of Roman Dynastic Art Timeline 159 Introduction 160 Tiberius, 14–37 ce, and Caligula, 37–41 CE 160 Portraiture 161 Dynastic monuments 161 Palace architecture and mythological sculpture 165 Claudius, 41–54 CE 171 Portraiture 171 Dynastic monuments 172 Historical reliefs 174 Architecture 176 Nero, 54–68 CE 177 Portraiture of Nero 178 Portraiture of Julio‐Claudian women 179 Palace architecture 180 Non‐Mythological Wall Painting, Pompeii 185 Public Buildings and Interior Decoration, Pompeii 186 Decorative Metal, Gems, and Glass 190 Conclusion 195 Suggestions for Further Reading 195 7 The Flavians, 69–96 CE 197Civil War, Disaster, and Response Timeline 197 Civil War of 68–69 CE 198 Vespasian and Titus, 69–81 CE 199 Portraiture 200 Architecture 200 Pompeii and Herculaneum 205 Herculaneum 206 Pompeii 209 Domitian, 81–96 CE 215 Portraiture 217 Historical reliefs 218 Architecture 226 Decorative Metal and Glass 232 Conclusion 233 Suggestions for Further Reading 233 8 Trajan and Hadrian, 98–138 CE 235Emperors from the Provinces Timeline 235 Nerva, 96–98 CE 236 Trajan, 98–117 ce, and Hadrian, 117–138 CE 237 Portraiture of Trajan and Hadrian 238 Portraiture of empresses 239 Architecture 239 Sculpture 249 Historical reliefs 249 Funerary sculpture 262 Mythological sculpture 263 Mosaics 266 Lamps 270 Conclusion 271 Suggestions for Further Reading 271 9 Antonine Emperors, 138–192 CE 272From an Empire of Gold to One of Rust Timeline 272 Introduction 273 Antonine Portraiture 274 Portraits of emperors and empresses 274 Non‐imperial portraiture 276 Commodus portraiture 277 Architectural Sculpture 280 Relief sculpture honoring Hadrian and Antoninus Pius 280 Reliefs from victory monuments of Marcus Aurelius 283 Architecture 284 Wall Painting and Mosaics 287 Sarcophagi 292 Mythological sarcophagi 292 Biographical sarcophagi 294 Children’s sarcophagi 297 Fayum Mummy Portraits 297 Carved Gems 301 Conclusion 301 Suggestions for Further Reading 301 10 Civil War and Severan Dynasty, 193–235 CE 303Calm before the Storm Timeline 303 Introduction 304 Trends and Developments in Severan Art 304 Portraiture 305 Portraiture of Julia Domna 306 Baths of Caracalla: Architecture and Sculpture in Rome 309 Historical Reliefs 314 Mosaic Art under the Severans 317 Sarcophagi 319 Forma Urbis Romae 322 Roman Temples at Baalbek 325 Severan Building Program at Lepcis Magna 330 Gems 333 Terracotta 334 Conclusion 334 Suggestions for Further Reading 335 11 The Third Century and The Tetrarchy, 235–306 CE 336Crisis and Renewal Timeline 336 Third‐Century Emperors and the Tetrarchy 337 Philip the Arab, 244–249 CE 337 Decius, 249–251 CE 337 Valerian, 253–260 CE 340 Aurelian, 270–275 CE 340 Diocletian, 284–305 CE 341 The Tetrarchy 343 Coin Portraits of the Third Century CE 344 Historical Reliefs 346 Decennalia Monument, Forum Romanum, Rome, 303 CE 347 Arch of Galerius, Thessalonica, 303 CE 348 Sarcophagi 350 Imperial Architecture 355 Baths of Diocletian 355 Architecture and mosaics: Villa at Piazza Armerina, Sicily 357 Mosaics from the City of Antioch‐on‐the‐Orontes in the Roman East 361 Glass and Gems 365 Conclusion 369 Suggestions for Further Reading 369 12 Constantine, 306–337 CE 371Christian Empire and the Decline of the West Timeline 371 Constantine, the First Christian Emperor 372 Portraiture 373 Architecture at Trier: Building a Provincial Capital 374 Architecture and Sculpture at Rome: Augmenting the Imperial Capital and Creating a Dynasty 377 Basilica Nova 377 Arch of Constantine 378 Constantinian church and tomb architecture in Rome 383 Silver Vessels in the Fourth Century CE 387 Mosaics 390 Conclusion 393 Epilogue: The Fall of Rome and the Rise of New Romes 394 Suggestions for Further Reading 399 Glossary 400 Guide to Further Reading 403 Index 406

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Book SynopsisModern Upholstery is a contemporary guide designed to demystify the art of upholstery and inspire you to boldly transform your own furniture. When it comes to furniture, all too often we can feel stuck between buying pieces that are mass produced and low-quality and those that are astronomically expensive and out of our price range. Micaela Sharp shows us that with a few new skills, some tools and the desire to learn, we can forge a more sustainable path when it comes to furnishing our homes. With information on how to source second-hand furniture and find the most beautiful independent fabrics you’ll be able to create more sustainable, and personal pieces that will be cherished for years and stand out from the crowd.    Along with oodles of inspiration, the book teaches versatile core techniques, from stripping back and handling webbing, through to decorative skills such as adding piping or frills, which you can use and adap

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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 *

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Book SynopsisCurated by Vogue editors Hamish Bowles and Chloe Malle, this updated and expanded edition of Vogue and the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute covers five years of the Met Costume Institute’s exhibitions and galas through the lens of the influential style magazine.Introduction by Anna WintourForeword by Max Hollein, director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute’s annual fashion exhibition is the most prestigious of its kind, featuring subjects that both reflect the zeitgeist and contribute to its creation. Each exhibition—from 2005’s Chanel to 2011’s Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty and 2012’s Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations—creates a provocative and engaging narrative drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors. This updated edition includes material from 2015’s China:

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Book SynopsisFrom Cassatt to Kollwitz and Kruger to Kusama, the art of printmaking has been a catalyst for revolution in women's artistic expression. The fascinating lives of diverse and historic women artists, and their use of a range of printmaking techniques from engraving to digital art, are revisited and reframed.

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Book Synopsis"... Any dog devotee will put it right on their coffee table the second they open it." —Christina Vercelletto, CNN Underscored "...a magnificent collection of photos of animals looking sweet, innocent, thoughtful, tender and sublime." —Dave Johnson, Forbes What makes dogs so unique? They are the only species that favour the company of humans over their own kind. A dog looks at us with a deep understanding and empathy perhaps greater than our own. In this charming book of dog photography, Vincent Lagrange records this treasured intimacy with our four-legged friends. Applying the techniques of portrait photography, which he learned in his youth at his father Marc Lagrange's studio, he captures our canine counterparts in crisp, perfectly illuminated pictures that allow their own soulful personalities to shine through. Text in English and German.Trade Review“Wonderfully lit and each image leaves you with something to return to.” - Amateur Photographer“For his new book, “The Dogs: Human Animals” (teNeues Publishers), Lagrange spent more than a decade photographing 200 dogs.” - Mary Jo DiLonardo, Treehugger"International photographer Vincent Lagrange tells you how best to visually capture an emotional connection with your furry (Or scaly! Or feathered!) best friend." - Tracey L. Kelley, Daily Paws"Photographer Vincent Lagrange captures the incredibly people-like personalities and expressions of canines in this hardcover volume. Any dog devotee will put it right on their coffee table the second they open it." - Christina Vercelletto, CNN Underscored"It’s a magnificent collection of photos of animals looking sweet, innocent, thoughtful, tender and sublime." - Dave Johnson, Forbes

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Book SynopsisDecades’ worth of images have been distilled down to 512 pages of photographs in this ultimate retrospective collection of Nobuyoshi Araki's work, selected by the artist himself. First published as a Limited Edition and now back in a new format to celebrate TASCHEN’s 40th anniversary, the curation delves deep into Araki’s best-known imagery: Tokyo street scenes; faces and foods; colorful, sensual flowers; female genitalia; and the Japanese art of kinbaku, or bondage. As girls lay bound but defiant and glistening petals assume suggestive shapes, Araki plays constantly with patterns of subjugation and emancipation, death and desire and with the slippage between serene image and shock. Describing his bondage photographs as “a collaboration between the subject and the photographer”, Araki seeks to come closer to his female subjects through photography, emphasizing the role of spoken conversation between himself and the model. In his native Japan, he has attained cult status for many women who feel liberated by his readiness to photograph the expression of their desire.Trade Review“An exceptional work of a genius artist.” * Japan Mania *“This book reveals everything about me. Photography is love and death—that’ll be my epitaph.” * Nobuyoshi Araki *

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Book SynopsisBuild your watercolor skills with confidence using this beginner-friendly workbook which includes 25 projects on premium watercolor paper! This easy-to-use watercolor workbook is filled with unique and beautiful flower and nature sketches that are ready for you to watercolor-no drawing skills required! Each page is specially designed with simple step-by-step instructions so you can easily and confidently paint each project and create artwork that matches the quality of the author's example. Watercolor Workbook features- An introduction to fundamental watercolor techniques Easy-to-follow instructions, including suggested paint and paintbrush materials, so you can start painting today Projects presented on thick, premium watercolor art paper - no color bleed-through Flower art including poppies, wild roses, sunflowers, buttercups, dandelions, and more Artist and author Sarah Simon, a.k.a. @themintgardener, has taught thousands of people how to paint with watercolor. Her first book Modern Watercolor Botanicals provides everything you need to know about tTrade Review"Sarah's fun and simple approach will have you painting with watercolors in no time. I love how easy she makes it: the book is filled with premium paper so you can start painting right on the pages!” —Ashley Kelley, creator of the Watercolor Summit™"Sarah Simon is an expert watercolor teacher! This workbook is an excellent tool for beginners who appreciate beautiful artwork and want to build confidence in their painting skills. I also love the fact that the projects in this book already come printed on cold-press watercolor paper. That makes this book a serious value and means you can sit down and start painting today." —Alli Koch, bestselling author, artist, and muralist"I am in love with this book. I've admired Sarah's work for years, and the way this book breaks down the techniques, provides color recipes, and gives easy step-by-step instructions all make it so much more approachable to get started with painting gorgeous botanicals like hers!"—Becca Courtice, founder of The Happy Ever Crafter"An instant confidence boost! Sarah Simon makes watercolour painting easy and enjoyable. The easy-to-follow botanical projects in Watercolor Workbook will take your painting to the next level!"—Laura Horn, artist"Sarah Simon’s watercolor workbooks are a delight! Sarah is a thorough teacher, giving you information on all supplies, techniques, and color mixing. The pictures in the workbook are gorgeous and the step-by-step breakdown makes it easy for watercolorists of all levels."—Lindsey Marts, watercolor student

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Book SynopsisThis is the fascinating story of the world's most numerous creatures, illustrated by stunning images from the American Museum of Natural History's Rare Book Collection.Trade Review“Engel, a University of Kansas biology professor, delves into the American Museum of Natural History’s rare book collection, specifically its ‘thousands of marvelously illustrated books’ about insects, to create a book as aesthetically pleasing as it is informative. Insects, Engel explains, are indeed innumerable, with perhaps as many as 30 million extant species. They can also be set apart from the rest of the planet’s life in many respects, since ‘insects were among the earliest animals to transition to land, the first to fly, the first to sing, the first to disguise themselves with camouflage, the first to evolve societies, the first to develop agriculture, and the first to use an abstract language.’ Engel covers insect diversity, evolution, ecology, and physiology, among other topics, while including intriguing vignettes about early entomologists, including Maria Sibylla Merian, Julius T.C. Ratzeburg, and Jan Swammerdam. With so much ground to cover, Engel doesn’t go into great detail about any one point, but there’s enough substance to satisfy most readers. The images, however, are the stars of this work, which will delight every entomophile who turns its pages.” — Publishers Weekly“Engel, a University of Kansas biology professor, delves into the American Museum of Natural History’s rare book collection, specifically its ‘thousands of marvelously illustrated books’ about insects, to create a book as aesthetically pleasing as it is informative. Insects, Engel explains, are indeed innumerable, with perhaps as many as 30 million extant species. They can also be set apart from the rest of the planet’s life in many respects, since ‘insects were among the earliest animals to transition to land, the first to fly, the first to sing, the first to disguise themselves with camouflage, the first to evolve societies, the first to develop agriculture, and the first to use an abstract language.’ Engel covers insect diversity, evolution, ecology, and physiology, among other topics, while including intriguing vignettes about early entomologists, including Maria Sibylla Merian, Julius T.C. Ratzeburg, and Jan Swammerdam. With so much ground to cover, Engel doesn’t go into great detail about any one point, but there’s enough substance to satisfy most readers. The images, however, are the stars of this work, which will delight every entomophile who turns its pages.” — Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisSelf-taught and working in isolation until his death in 1973, Henry Darger realized an elaborate fantasy world of remarkable beauty and strangeness through hundreds of paintings and an epic written narrative. Angel-like Blengins with butterfly wings, natural catastrophes, innocent girls, and murderous soldiers all appear in Darger's scenes, which are reproduced in this book in double-page and gatefold illustrations. In the volume's introductory essay, Klaus Biesenbach examines the radical originality of Darger's art, including his use of collage, incorporation of religious themes and iconography, and frequent juxtaposition of innocence with violence. An essay by Brooke Davis Anderson illuminates Darger's source materials and techniques, while another by Michael Bonesteel puts Darger's life in the context of his work. The book also includes Darger's autobiography, “A History of My Life," introduced by Carl Watson. The only book of its kind, Henry Darger offers an authoritative, balanced, and insightful look at an American master.Trade Review"With scant but dense information about Darger's life and artistic contribution, the book allows viewers all the delight, awe, repulsion, sorrow, and wonder his oeuvre inevitably elicits."—Rain Taxi

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Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of Quiet Girl in a Noisy World comes a gently humorous and poignant collection of comics about anxiety and depression—because sometimes even the simple things like getting out of bed every day feel like an uphill battle.Everything Is OK is the story of Debbie Tung’s struggle with anxiety and her experience with depression. She shares what it’s like navigating life, overthinking every possible worst-case scenario, and constantly feeling like all hope is lost.The book explores her journey to understanding the importance of mental health in her day-to-day life and how she learns to embrace the highs and lows when things feel out of control. Debbie opens up about deeply personal issues and the winding road to recovery, discovers the value of self-love, and rebuilds a more mindful relationship with her mental health.In this graphic memoir, Debbie aims to provide positive and comforting messages to anyone who is facing similar difficulties or is just trying to get through a tough time in life. She hopes to encourage readers to be kinder to themselves, to know that they are not alone, and that it’s okay to be vulnerable because they are not defined by their mental health struggles. The dark clouds won’t be there forever. Everything will turn out all right.

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Book SynopsisDedicated to mastering photography as a visual language, this book helps you explore what to shoot and how to understand your own work. With 21 detailed chapters on photography techniques and practices, Forbes teaches you not only to establish yourself as a photographer, but how to create a legacyTed Forbes produces The Art of Photography, the most popular YouTube channel on photography, providing a 360-degree look into the world of image making. Forbes’ passion is to help amateurs, artists, and professionals alike gain new skills. Forbes calls on his expertise to instruct you on how to take pictures, and carefully walks readers through composition, lighting, exposure, contrast, color, alignment, balance, repetition, cameras, lenses, and more. Rising above a simple photography skills handbook, Forbes also offers advice on commitment, integrity, what it means to be an artist, and navigating the social media landscape.Ted Forbes’ award-winning work centers around photography education. He has worked with many of the most renowned photographers of our generation as part of his Artist Series project, including Keith Carter, Harold Feinstein, Laura Wilson, Alexey Titarenko, Graciela Iturbide, Lourdes Grobet, William Wegman, David Brookover, and Pedro Meyer. He has also collaborated with companies including Apple, Leica, Hasselblad, Sony, Nikon, Canon, and Fujifilm.

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Book SynopsisFrom the mighty halls of ancient Alexandria to the coffered ceilings of the Morgan Library in New York, human beings have had a long, enraptured relationship with libraries. Like no other concept and like no other space, the collection of knowledge, learning, and imagination offers a sense of infinite possibility. It’s the unrivaled realm of discovery, where every faded manuscript or mighty clothbound tome might reveal a provocative new idea, a far-flung fantasy, an ancient belief, a religious conviction, or a whole new way of being in the world.In this new photographic journey, Massimo Listri travels to some of the oldest and finest libraries to reveal their architectural, historical, and imaginative wonder. Through great wooden doors, up spiraling staircases, and along exquisite, shelf-lined corridors, he leads us through outstanding private, public, educational, and monastic libraries, dating as far back as 766. Between them, these medieval, classical, baroque, rococo, and 19th-century institutions hold some of the most precious records of human thought and deed, inscribed and printed in manuscripts, volumes, papyrus scrolls, and incunabula. In each, Listri’s poised images capture the library’s unique atmosphere, as much as their most prized holdings and design details.Featured libraries include the papal collections of the Vatican Apostolic Library and the Trinity College Library, home to the Book of Kells and Book of Durrow. With meticulous descriptions accompanying each featured library, we learn not only of the libraries’ astonishing holdings—from which highlights are illustrated—but also of their often lively, turbulent, or controversial pasts. Like the Franciscan monastery in Lima, Peru, with its horde of archival Inquisition documents.At once a bibliophile beauty pageant, an ode to knowledge, and an evocation of the particular magic of print, this compact edition of our best-selling XXL-title is above all a cultural-historical pilgrimage to the heart of our halls of learning, to the stories they tell, as much as those they gather in printed matter along polished shelves.Trade Review“An immersive volume that showcases the finest reading-rooms from around the globe.” * Harper’s Bazaar *“Prepare to be transported to heaven on earth.” * BBC *“Listri’s meticulous attention to minutiae and details is exquisite. One can practically smell the dust on these ancient books.” * Artology *

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Book SynopsisRecognising that buildings are a major contributor to global warming and the critical role of embodied versus operational carbon, the book focuses on houses built from materials that either sequester carbon (plants), use materials with very low embodied carbon (earth and stone) or reuse substantial amounts of existing materials. Organised by those materials (wood, bamboo, straw, hemp, cork, earth, brick, stone and re-use), and incorporating life cycle diagrams demonstrating how the raw material is processed into building components, the book shows how the unique properties of each material can transform the ways architects conceive the sections of houses. The house was selected as the vehicle for these investigations due to its scale, its role as a site of architectural experimentation, and its ubiquity. Building on the techniques of the Manual of Section, the book is comprised of newly generated cross-sectional drawings of 55 recent, modestly sized houses from around the world, making legible the tectonics and materials used in their construction. Each house is also shown through exploded axonometric, construction photographs and colour photographs of the exterior and interior. Introductory essays set up the importance of embodied carbon, the role of vernacular plant-based construction and the problems of contemporary house construction. Drawing connections between the architecture of the house, environmental systems and material economies, the book seeks to change how we build now and for the future.Trade Review"Published by ORO Editions, the book allows architects to rethink architectural cross-sections while using the raw materials of cross-sections that represent the lifeblood of buildings in their design." - World Architecture Community

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Book SynopsisA new title in LOM ART's 'Kerby's Selection' series, this enchanting colouring book brings together Kerby’s most celebrated images that take their inspiration from myths and legends around the world.Inside the book are 55 detailed drawings of mythical beings, from a majestic phoenix with wings made of flames to a sinister werewolf prowling through the forest. Other creatures include Cerberus guarding the entrance to the Underworld, a white stag in a serene pond scene and a huge river snake morphing into a waterfall. The perfect way to celebrate Kerby’s most magical animal creations to date, fans will love bringing the intricate scenes to life with colour. Please note: This book contains material previously published in Worlds Within Worlds, Mythomorphia and Mythic World.Also available in the series:Wondrous Animals 9781915751089

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Book SynopsisKikikickz is France's leading online sneaker reseller, specializing in rare and limited-edition models. Fashion and lifestyle journalist Alexandre Pauwels is the copywriter at Kikikickz.

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Book SynopsisHeadquartered in the heart of Asia, victionary connects creative talents and enthusiasts from all over the world through original concepts, intriguing graphic approaches, and innovative printing techniques. Founded by Victor Cheung in 2001, viction workshop ltd. provides fresh perspectives, timeless inspiration, and pure visual delight through its publishing brand, viction:ary. Aside from art, illustration, and graphic design-related titles, viction:ary also publishes travel guides and children's books. To that end, we welcome you to join us in spreading the joy of print to every corner of the world. https://victionary.com/pages/about-us

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Book Synopsis_______________ Delve behind the scenes and learn the secrets of the making of this epic wizarding world video game, Hogwarts Legacy The Art and Making of Hogwarts Legacy takes readers on a journey through the creation of the immersive, open-world action RPG set in the world first introduced in the Harry Potter books and the films. Go beyond the game via exclusive interviews with the development team, stunning concept sketches, renders and illustrations to really explore the creation of this unique take on a beloved world. ORIGINAL CONCEPT ART: Includes many never-before-seen pieces of beautiful concept art used to craft compelling wizarding world locations from Hogwarts to Hogsmeade, Gringotts and more. EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS: Hear from the development team on the process of creating this exciting chapter in the history of the wizarding world. PEOPLE, PLACES AND MAGIC: Get an in-depth look at the compelling characters, detailed environments and amazing magic system that bring Hogwarts Legacy to life. GO BEHIND THE GAME: Filled with behind-the-scenes fun facts and information about the game-making process, from crafting the setting to developing the gameplay – see the incredible work and talent that go into creating such an immersive gaming experience. THE PERFECT COMPANION TO THE GAME: This beautiful volume is an ideal collectable for gamers and fans of the wizarding world.

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Book SynopsisJudith Miller (foreword writer) started collecting antiques in the late 1960s, whilst a student at Edinburgh University. In 1979 she became the co-founder of Miller's Antiques Price Guide. Since then, she has written more than 100 books on the subject of design and antiques. She is a frequent contributor to newspapers and magazines, and has hosted several TV shows. She is a regular presenter on BBC's The Antiques Roadshow.

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Book Synopsis The ultimate visual celebration of 10 Years of the TV sensation which took the world by storm. Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION CHAPTER ONE ‘GONNA MAKE MY OWN MONEY’ CHAPTER TWO ‘I WANT SOME MORE’ CHAPTER THREE BEYOND BIRMINGHAM CHAPTER FOUR ‘LONDON CALLING’ CHAPTER FIVE ‘GYPSY BLOOD’ PHOTO REFERENCES

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Book SynopsisCreate the Cutest Garden Dwellers in Ink & WatercolorCelebrate the beautiful world of backyard birds, butterflies, bumblebees and more with captivating ink and wash designs by artist and educator Camilla Damsbo Brix. With her detailed step-by-step tutorials and progress photos, Camilla makes capturing the beauty of your garden as easy as can be.In these 25 compositions, you'll master Camilla's loose, impressionist style of expressive lines and brilliant washesthe perfect way to impressively portray the essence of your subject without hours of work. Detail the fine lines of a majestic, red-washed cardinal on his nest. Sketch a striking dragonfly with bold markings and wind-ready wings, then fill it in with drips of bright phthalo blue and burnt umber. Capture a hungry hummingbird with playful water droplets and vibrant colors. Or put it all together with Camilla''s garden staples (everything from a rustic picket fence to a blooming butterfly bush) to create a b

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Book SynopsisThe very best photographs from Bird Photographer of the Year.The Bird Photographer of the Year competition celebrates the artistry of bird photography, and this beautiful book reflects this. A celebration of avian beauty and diversity, it is a tribute to both the dedication and passion of the photographers as well as a reflection of the quality of today's modern digital imaging systems.The book includes the winning and short-listed images from the seventh year of this annual competition, showcasing some of the finest bird photography and with a foreword by birdwatcher and explorer, Steve Backshall. A proportion of the profits from the book goes directly to Birds on the Brink to support their conservation work.The advent of digital technology has revolutionised photography in recent years, and the book brings to life some of the most stunning bird photography currently on offer. It features a vast variety of photographs by hardened pros, keen amateurs and hobbyists alike, reflecting theTrade ReviewReview of Volume 6 (2021)‘Treat yourself to the latest lavish round-up of the best of the competition’s entries … [with] an excellent foreword by comedian and birder Bill Bailey … One to enjoy at your leisure over the long winter nights’ Bird Watching magazine Review of Volume 5 (2019)‘Even if you don’t know your corncrakes from your cornflakes, you’ll still be entranced.’ Irish Independent Review

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Book SynopsisThis practical book highlights the key garments essential for late medieval men as seen in pictorial, archaeological and written sources. Each project makes the construction of a medieval capsule wardrobe accessible to everyone interested in this fascinating period of history. Written by a leading dress historian and costume maker, the book also explains the historical context of England's textile industries and the international trade networks they were part of.

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Book SynopsisThe Art of Eliza Ivanova is an evocative, edgy, and beautiful book filled with the work of this exciting artist. A graduate of the California Institute of Arts, Bulgarian-born Eliza now lives in San Francisco where she created much of the art on these pages. She produces effortless movement with her sketched lines and animation-influenced dynamic touches. Well known for her portraits and figures of women and children, Eliza’s style is distinctive and rich in detail. In addition to a gallery filled with a mix of old favorites, new creations and bespoke commissions for this book, you will be invited into Eliza’s world. Enter her studio to discover her workspace and favorite tools. Eliza also shares techniques with us in step-by-step workshops to help us capture some of that dynamic movement that infuses her work. Both aspiring and established artists will benefit from Eliza’s technical tips and words of wisdom about life, work, and more.

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Book Synopsis An unrivaled visual guide to the cityscapes and buildings of the most celebrated and influential anime movies.Anime has been influencing cinema, literature, comic books, and video games around the world for decades. Part of what makes anime so popular are the memorable and breathtakingly detailed worlds designed by the creators, from futuristic cities of steel to romantic rural locales. Anime Architecture presents the fantastic environments created by the most important and revered directors and illustrators of Japanese animated films, such as Hideaki Anno, Koji Morimoto, and Mamoru Oshii. Unprecedented access to vast studio archives of original background paintings, storyboards, drafts, and film excerpts offers readers a privileged view into the earliest stages of conception, development, and finished versions of iconic scenes from critically acclaimed movies such as Akira, Ghost in the Shell, Metropolis, and more. Revealing the secrTrade Review'No shortage of beautiful imagery ... a welcome bit of architectural escapism' - Creative Review''Riekeles's eye is fixed not on these films' zany protagonists - murderous bikers and cyborg assassins - but beyond, on the intricate architecture and moody skies of the background artwork, only ever glimpsed fleetingly' - Times Literary Supplement'A true labour of … the artistry on display is staggering, especially in the fine lined concept designs by the likes of Shuichi Kusamori and Shinji Kimura' - Wallpaper*Table of ContentsIntroduction • 1. The Multilayered Landscape • 2. Tokyo Scale: The Endless Megacity • 3. Special Effect City • Biographical Information

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Book SynopsisDiscovering painting at the age of 40, Sir Winston Churchill revelled in his new pastime. He went on to produce over 550 paintings, with over 130 of them on the French Riviera. The fellow artist and Riviera resident Paul Rafferty has tracked down many of the locations Churchill used in Provence, an area the great man so aptly called 'paintatious'. Many of these locations are newly discovered and his 'fearless impressions' stand alongside to illustrate how Churchill captured them on canvas.Trade Review'Paul Rafferty's excellent book, Winston Churchill: Paintings on the French Riviera, is like a well-curated exhibition. Sir Winston Churchill loved the Riviera, he was at home there and it clearly inspired him to paint at this best.' - H.R.H The Prince of Wales

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Book SynopsisWithout light, interior architecture cannot be fully designed and experienced. It is one of the key tools for an interior designer, but can be a dauntingly technical subject for students. This book takes a detailed, practical look at lighting in interior design, giving students all the key information and skills they need to be able to tackle lighting successfully in their designs.

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Book SynopsisLearn about key elements of character art from traditional and digital illustrator, Simone Grünewald. Simone, also known as “Schmoe”, creates heart-felt and personal designs inspired by her everyday life experiences and passion for the arts. As a new mother, she also draws on her humorous experiences of bringing up a small child in the modern world. Discover in-depth visual breakdowns of Simone’s techniques as well as a varied and extensive collection of Simone’s stunning art. From linework advice to character design considerations, Simone generously shares her creative practice. A book that appeals to artists at every stage of their creative journey, this title teaches how to avoid common mistakes and pitfalls, as well as how to improve technique. Feel motivated to practice every day to develop engaging characters of all shapes, ages and sizes. With special focus on developing dynamic poses and expressions, Simone’s advice will ensure that you create emotive characters with energy and personality.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsEssay by Owen Hatherley • Soivet Metro station photographs from: Moscow • St Petersburg • Tashkent • Kiev • Baku • Tbilisi • Minsk • Yerevan • Novosibirsk • Yekaterinburg • Samara • Nizhny Novgorod • Kryvyi Rih • Dnipro • Kharkiv

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Book SynopsisMasters of Street Photography explores the craft and creative secrets of 16 leading lights of the genre. Through probing Q&A style interviews, beautifully reproduced images, captions telling the story of each picture, and detailed technical information, the reader is given an insight into the photographers' working practices, from their career paths and inspirations, to the equipment, techniques, tropes and tricks they employ to create their breathtaking and visionary works. The result is a book that combines visual inspiration with tried and tested "street smart" advice from leading professionals, providing everything the aspiring street photographer needs to create their own distinctive urban portfolio. The book includes the following photographers: The Bragdon Brothers, Melissa Breyer, Giacomo Brunelli, Paul Burgess, Sally Davies, George Georgiou, Ash Shinya Kawaoto, Jay Maisel, Jesse Marlow, Dimitri Mellos, Rui Palha, Ed Peters, Alan Schaller, Marina Sersale, Alexey Titarenko, Martin U Waltz.

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Book SynopsisWhen Alexander McQueen committed suicide in February 2010, aged just 40, a shocked world mourned the loss of its most visionary fashion designer. McQueen had risen from humble beginnings as the youngest child of an East London taxi driver to scale the heights of fame, fortune and glamour. He designed clothes for the world's most beautiful women including Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell. In business he created a multi-million pound luxury brand that became a favourite with both celebrities and royalty, most famously the Duchess of Cambridge who wore a McQueen dress on her wedding day. But behind the confident facade and bad-boy image, lay a sensitive soul who struggled to survive in the ruthless world of fashion. As the pressures of work intensified, so McQueen became increasingly dependent on the drugs that contributed to his tragic end. Meanwhile, in his private life, his failure to find lasting love with a string of boyfriends only added to his despair.

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Book Synopsis#1 New York Times Bestseller2014 National Book Award FinalistWinner of the inaugural 2014 Kirkus Prize in nonfictionWinner of the National Book Critics Circle Award Winner of the 2014 Books for a Better Life AwardWinner of the 2015 Reuben Award from National Cartoonists SocietyThe #1 New York Times bestselling award-winning graphic memoir by New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast about her parents' final years, now with the author''s celebrated new epilogue.In her first memoir, New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast brings her signature wit to the topic of aging parents. Spanning the last several years of their lives and told through four-color cartoons, family photos, and documents, and a narrative as rife with laughs as it is with tears, Chast's memoir is both comfort and comic relief for anyone experiencing the life-altering loss of elderly parents. While the particulars are Chast-ian in their idiosyncrasies--an anxious father who had relied heavily on his wife for stability as he slipped into dementia and a former assistant principal mother whose overbearing personality had sidelined Roz for decades--the themes are universal: adult children accepting a parental role; aging and unstable parents leaving a family home for an institution; dealing with uncomfortable physical intimacies; and hiring strangers to provide the most personal care. An amazing portrait of two lives at their end and an only child coping as best she can, Can''t We Talk about Something More Pleasant shows the full range of Roz Chast's talent as cartoonist and storyteller.

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Book Synopsis100 men bare all in a collection of photographs and interviews about manhood and ‘manhood’. These days we are all less bound by gender and traditional roles, but is there more confusion about what being a man means? From veteran to vicar, from porn addict to prostate cancer survivor, men from all walks of life share honest reflections about their bodies, sexuality, relationships, fatherhood, work and health in this pioneering and unique book. Just as Bare Reality: 100 women, their breasts, their stories presented the un-airbrushed truth about breasts for women, Manhood: The Bare Reality shows us the spectrum of ‘normal’, revealing men’s penises and bodies in all their diversity and glory, dispelling body image anxiety and myths. Sensitive and compassionate, Manhood will surprise you and reassure you. It may even make you reconsider what you think you know about men, their bodies and masculinity.

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