Art & Photography Books
Cannibal/Hannibal Publishers Atlantic Wall
Book SynopsisDuring World War II, Adolf Hitler gave the order for a line of defence to be constructed along the coasts of the western front. Ranging from the French-Spanish border to the north of Norway, this Atlantic Wall is a series of bunkers, barricades and coastal batteries. Over the past year, Stephan Vanfleteren has photographed this 'wall' of more than 2600 kilometres in his trademark black-and-white style. He planted his tripod on various beaches in Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany, climbed cliff faces in France, sailed between the fjords of Norway and stood in the surf in Denmark to photograph the ruins of the largest military structure of the previous century. Vanfleteren shows his wonder for the untamed architectural beauty of these concrete structures, and the power of nature as it slowly reclaims a wall that was once considered impenetrable.Table of ContentsContents: Stephan Vanfleteren: Pebblestones of history; Benoit Strubbe & Mathieu de Meyer: The Phenomenon of the AtlanticWall
£28.00
Abrams Vogue The Covers updated edition
Book SynopsisTrade Review"American Vogue has updated its ever popular volume Vogue: The Covers (5 Sept; Abrams). In celebration of this year's 125th-year anniversary of the publication, Vogue has updated its coffee table book with every cover since 2010, including the iconic Kim & Kayne, and Michelle Obama" Country and Town House "SINCE Vogue first hit the newsstands in 1892, it has charted the changing styles of fashion and launched the careers of photographers such as Horst P. Horst. In this glorious collection, you can trace the trends, decade by decade, through more than 600 of the magazine's most beautiful and iconic covers. You might never grace the pages yourself, but there's no harm in looking." . . --Daily Mail
£37.50
Silvana M.F. Husain: Horses of the Sun
Book SynopsisMaqbool Fida Husain (1913-2011) is a central figure in Indian modern art, and the most represented artist in Mathaf’s collection. A founding member of the Progressive Artists Group, formed in Bombay in 1947, Husain played a leading role in revolutionising art in India by parting ways with the dominant genres of academic painting and miniaturist nostalgia. This book investigates the work produced in all six decades of Husain’s artistic practice, and includes paintings, prints, poetry, architecture, textile and film. It is divided into three themes: first, the idea of home as a habitat, a repository of Husain’s childhood memories, and a space of exploration; second, the human passion for creativity and knowledge; and third, a multitude of approaches to the cosmic and divine aspects of being – expressed in myths, philosophies, world religions, narratives and symbols. The book also presents Husain’s portfolio on Islamic Civilisations, a series of 99 works commissioned by Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser in 2007.
£19.96
Abrams Madly Marvelous
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Filled with eye-popping images and inspirations, this stunning coffee-table tome explores the show’s sartorial evolution through sketches and photographs from Zakowska’s workspace, as well as sumptuous behind-the-scenes shots and episode stills.” * TVInsider *Bountiful swatches and sketches accompany the many stills, illuminating the tools of her trade. Just like the series, this is a visual feast. * Publishers Weekly *
£26.25
Bonnier Books Ltd Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
Book SynopsisThe perfect hilarious and heartwarming gift for the festive season!When the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards announced a contest for the funniest animal photo, they received entries from all over the world. Now authors and the original Award founders Paul Joynson-Hicks and Tom Sullam showcase the best of the best - as well as some never before seen - to present the most joyful photographs of wildlife ever printed. A pelican losing its lunch; a three-headed giraffe; a meerkat having a rough day... this is the must-have book that is perfect for animal lovers of all stripes!
£8.99
Titan Books Ltd The Art of Titanfall 2
Book SynopsisThe Art of Titanfall 2 is the ultimate guide to the development of Respawn Entertainment's fast-paced, visually stunning first-person shooter. Featuring an exclusive array of highly stylised concept art, sketches, 3D renders, maquette modelling, and commentary from key Respawn Entertainment team members, this is a must-have for any fan of the dynamic and destructive world of Titanfall 2.Trade Review“Beautiful artwork and a hyper level attention to detail make this more than just an art book, but a doorway into the minds of the developers that help bring the games we love to play, to life.” - Xbox Addict "Need a closer look at Titans BT-7274, Bison, Legion, Northstar, Scorch, Ronin and Tone? This book has it." - Retrenders“The Art of Titanfall 2 is a great book for fans of the franchise, but also for those of you who appreciate the creative process that goes into making a AAA title” - Entertainment Buddha“Art books like this one are a shining example of the wealth of used and unused artwork that make the games we play possible.” - Gaming Trend“Really well thought out and oddly beautiful” - Aint It Cool News
£25.49
The History Press Ltd Recreating Titanic and Her Sisters
Book SynopsisBringing the world of Titanic and her sisters back to life as never before through the captivating original artwork of talented artists
£32.00
Thames & Hudson Ltd Dior
Book SynopsisCelebrating one of the world's greatest couture houses, this gorgeous book combines Christian Dior's classics with the newest creations. Christian Dior achieved immortality with his first collection in 1947. His New Look' amazed the world as it emerged after wartime austerity, and reset the boundaries of modern elegance. Dior's search for the perfect line and the ideal silhouette has been celebrated by couturiers of the first rank: Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferré, John Galliano, Raf Simons and Maria Grazia Chiuri have all made their distinctive contribution. This book honours Dior's influence by celebrating the elements of style for every generation since 1947, through inspired pairings of classic and contemporary photographs. Six thematic chapters express outstanding Dior characteristics, including the silhouette, the evening gown and the eternal muse - in short, the aspects of the House that lend it unique distinction both then and now. The most beautiful fashiTrade Review'Jérôme Gautier weaves an engaging narrative' - Financial Times'Exquisite … showcases more than half a century of iconic fashion looks that continue to influence how we dress today' - Image'This is something to pore over' - PorterTable of ContentsPrelude Chapter 1 Field of Dreams Chapter 2 Strike a Pose! Chapter 3 Return of Romance Chapter 4 Princesses in Bloom Chapter 5 Muses Chapter 6 Dior’s Guidelines
£32.00
Prestel Vasily Kandinsky
Book SynopsisNow available in a new format, this opulent book presents Vasily Kandinsky s major paintings from all phases of his artistic career and celebrates the artist and his groundbreaking work. This generously illustrated volume displays Vasily Kandinsky s brilliant use of color, shape, and composition through approximately 250 full-color illustrations. Essays by the world s leading Kandinsky experts focus on the evolution of his work throughout all periods of his career: his exploration of his Russian roots and his emigration to Munich; his attraction to the Art Nouveau and fauvist movements; the formation of the Blue Rider group; the influence of music on his painting; his years at the Bauhaus; and his late work in Paris. The book s design allows for a thorough examination of Kandinsky s most important works in all their extraordinary detail. Accessible, impeccably researched, and wide-ranging, this important volume offers an indispensable overview of the artist s seminal works and a tribute to the beauty and power of Kandinsky s vision.Trade Review"He was the magical artist who heard color and saw sound and was one of the most important and influential artists of his time. Modernism would not have happened in the way it did without him. This new book displays Kandinsky's brilliant use of color and form through some 250 illustration. The book's essays focus on the evolution of his work as he moved from Russia to Munich, his involvement with other artists, and the formation of the important Blue Rider group, his years at the Bauhaus in Berlin, and his late work in Paris." -Art of the Times
£33.99
Steidl Publishers Sanlé Sory: Volta Photo
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£28.00
Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain David Lynch, Digital Nudes
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£38.40
Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S. Baobab
Book Synopsis...Moon pays tribute to these endangered succulents, with dozens of breathtaking duotone portraits of some of the oldest baobab trees in Madagascar, Botswana, South Africa, and Senegal. Architectural DigestBaobabis photographer Beth Moon's tribute to the magnificent, threatened trees upon which cultures and ecosystems depend. . .In the face of such monumental losses, the photographs inBaobabamount to an ''act of defiance.'' Foreword Reviews, starred reviewA spectacular oversize photo book celebrating Africa's most majestic trees?which are now facing an unprecedented ecological threatBaobabs are one of Africa's natural wonders: they can live more than 2,000 years, and their massive, water-storing trunks can grow to more than one hundred feet in circumference. They serve as a renewable source of food, fiber, and fuel, as well as a focus of spiritual life. But now, suddenly, the largest baobabs are dying off , literally collapsing under their own weight. Scientists believe these ancient giants are being dehydrated by drought and higher temperatures, likely the result of climate change.Photographer Beth Moon, already responsible for some of the most indelible images of Africa's oldest and largest baobabs, has undertaken a new photographic pilgrimage to bear witness to this environmental catastrophe and document the baobabs that still survive. In this oversize volume, Moon presents breathtaking new duotone tree portraits of the baobabs of Madagascar, Botswana, South Africa, and Senegal. She recounts her eventful journey to visit these monumental trees in a moving diaristic text studded with color travel photos.This book also includes an essay by Adrian Patrut, leader of a research team that has studied Africa''s largest baobabs and alerted the world to the threat these majestic trees are facing.Baobab is not only a compelling photo book and travel narrative, but also a timely ecological warning.Trade Review"Panoramic in proportions yet intimate in detail. . . [These] textured portraits glow with an inner luster, and Moon’s accompanying journals express a sense of wonder mixed with melancholy; these giants. . . may not survive another thousand years." - Laurence A. Marschall, Natural History"Baobab is photographer Beth Moon’s tribute to the magnificent, threatened trees upon which cultures and ecosystems depend… In the face of such monumental losses, the photographs in Baobab amount to an 'act of defiance.'" - Rebecca Foster, Foreword Reviews"In 2018, Bay Area photographer Beth Moon learned that Tsitakakoike, an enormous sacred baobab tree, had split and toppled in a forest in Madagascar. In short order, Ms. Moon flew to the African island nation and arranged to photograph some of its oldest baobabs, which are under siege from drought and climate change. The results can be seen in her new book “Baobab” (Abbeville Press)." - Peter Saenger, Wall Street Journal"In her oversize black-and-white photo book, Baobab (Abbeville Press, November 2021), Moon pays tribute to these endangered succulents, with dozens of breathtaking duotone portraits of some of the oldest baobab trees in Madagascar, Botswana, South Africa, and Senegal." - Architectural DigestBeth Moon will be in the upcoming HBO documentary "Trees & Other Entanglements" which premieres on 12/12/23 in the USA. - HBO on YouTube trailer
£32.39
Search Press Ltd Beginner's Guide to Linocut: 10 Print Projects
Book SynopsisLinocut and screenprinting have undergone a resurgence in recent years. This book teaches the basic techniques for learning to make your own prints under the guidance and tutelage of expert teacher and artist Susan Yeates. Susan, who runs her own print business, Magenta Sky, explains the rudiments of linocutting, and guides you through ten practical and attainable projects including greeting cards, artworks to frame, labels for jam jars, seed packets and bags or tea towels to print and give as personalised presents. There are handy tips and suggestions throughout the book and each project begins with a list of tools and materials needed.Trade ReviewFor a novice like me interested in exploring a new creative pathway this was a great little book. It covers the basics well and I love the step-by-step picture instructions which guide me through the various projects. The templates at the back are also really useful if you want a quick sure fire way of making your first print a success and I love the ideas of how to use the prints beyond a simple picture print, especially using on fabric. I would recommend this book to anyone wishing to begin linocutting. -- Philippa Richards * Customer review * This is a well laid out book, the author has obviously very carefully considered what to include, and, probably, what not to. This book has helped answer a lot of my questions and provided inspiration to try linocutting on my own. There are templates included to go with the projects and the author encourages you to try drawing out your own designs. Tools and equipment are explained clearly and lots of photographs back up the text. There is no pressure to buy lots of expensive equipment, although some specialist items such as a brayer are required the author also suggests using items you may already own around the house. The borders of the pages even include little designs to inspire. As usual with Search Press books the paper is good quality and the whole book has a nice feel to it. -- Stella Davis * Customer review * After seeing several works of linocut art, it was something that I wanted to try, and so Susan Yeates' book is a must for all those looking for a comprehensive guide. It starts right at the beginning, explaining exactly what linocut art is and its history - even Pablo Picasso used linocut as part of his work. I found the section on 'Tools and Materials' especially helpful, as walking into an art and craft shop and being confronted with so many different sizes of cutting tools, lino, papers and printing inks can be daunting, but Susan explains exactly what they are all for, thereby taking the guesswork out of what you need. Another invaluable chapter is 'Your Workspace' - reading this chapter before beginning is a must, as it will ensure an organised and less messy way of working, and will remove any frustration when trying to produce prints. Having never tried lino cutting before, the techniques and tips make it easier to master. There are a wide-range of step-by-projects to try, using printing onto both paper and fabric, for which you could either copy the designs that Susan provides (there are templates at the back of the book) or you could use designs of your own. I found this book very inspiring as it has given me several ideas of my own which I can't wait to try and turn into linocut art. -- Heather Langstaff * Customer review * This is a great introduction to lino cutting if you are a complete novice or, like me, wanted a simple refresher. The book is well laid out with simple, easy-to-follow, concise and considered instructions and has some lovely visuals of each stage. I really like the accompanying hints and tips, very handy! There are a range of simple yet striking designs to try out to develop your cutting skills and some great ideas on how to use the designs, I particularly like the matching jam jar covers and labels, I will definitely be giving printing on fabric a go! It also includes a brief intro into designing cuts from your own photos, this could also work with your own artwork if you have good drawing skills. I used this book to create my own design from a quick snap I took on my phone and traced straight off the laptop screen. I think this book is a great introduction to the craft at a very reasonable price and coupled with a starter kit and some printer paper you won't break the bank on this new hobby! -- Charlotte Jessica Blakey * Customer review * Lovely coffee table book just to browse through. Very informative, easy to follow with good explanations and photos. Good pictorial instruction too. You will want to have a go. -- Jane Symonds * Customer review * In the Introduction, the author mentions that the book is for people who draw a blank when asked to design. The dreaming up of what to actually make is done for them, so they can just get on with having a bash at the lino printing. The initial pages are dedicated to equipment, preparation and technique, with large example photos on each page. Descriptions are thorough, and interesting, without being overly-long. I learnt things about lino that I didn't realise I wanted to know! There were even tips on alternatives if you have arthritis. I appreciated how the author gives you lots of scope for what can be used so that you're not tied to searching for a specific (and potentially expensive) item but can use what comes to hand as long as it fits the brief. Safety is addressed, and photos of what marks each cutting tool will make on the lino. There is a suggestion for what to do with scraps. I appreciated this 'waste not, want not' approach. -- Sophie Hudson * Customer review * I have to admit that it was the stunning lino print of the vintage singer sewing machine on the front cover that initially drew me towards this book but I am so glad it did as this book is fabulous! As a novice to linocuts, this book inspires and energises me to try it without feeling daunted or overwhelmed! That's the sign of a fantastic book.The book begins by explaining about linocut as a relief print before discussing the tools and materials needed including types of lino, tracing papers, cutting tools and paints. There are then 10 projects for you to explore linocutting including a sampler, a positive/negative quartet, a vintage singer sewing machine, leaf prints and text prints. I really love the layout of the book as it is incredibly easy to navigate, the photography is stunning and the instructions are clear and inspiring. A book that goes through the process so methodically definitely makes me feel in safe hands! - I can't wait to begin making linocuts! -- Naomi Clarke * @naomialicec * This contemporary guide shows readers how to construct beautiful linocut prints at home. The technique has undergone a resurgence in recent years and this new title by artist Susan Yeates will teach readers the basic techniques. The author explains the rudiments of linocutting and reveals how to create 10 attainable projects including greetings cards, artworks, jam labels and tea towels. Packed with useful tips and suggestions, Susan Yeates' beautiful book offers a fresh take on an age-old medium. * Craft Focus Magazine, Issue 71 (Feb/March 2019) * A slim yet good guide to linocuts for beginners at a very reasonable price. Every step is explained and you will quickly be able to make prints. Try your hand at 10 projects by using the full-size templates. You can also inject your own creativity and make your own designs. Find out about linocut, materials, workspace, techniques, projects and templates. Discover how to draw, cut, print and repeat. Great step by step instructions with colour photos making it so easy to follow. Fun projects. I found the section photograph to linocut very interesting. This book covers more than just the basics, including working with text and two-tone prints, printing wrapping paper, gift tags and cards, labels, colour blends and printing on fabric. Recommended for beginners. -- Karen Platt * www.karenplatt.co.uk * You really don't need to know anything about lino cutting to be able to use this book - it truly is for the beginner. It starts by explaining what you need and why, and showing the variety of tools and materials available. Set up your workstation, learn how to transfer a drawing or tracing and how to carve and print. All this is shown in several short chapters using plenty of staged photographs complete with tips. It is a foolproof method that takes the process step by step, helping the learner avoid the usual beginner mistakes and use the tools safely and correctly. The rest of the book contains ten projects, starting with a simple sampler where you can practise using different tips and explore the range of mark making. Discover how to make a line drawing from a photograph, explore positive and negative images, work with text and print an image using more than one colour. Use your blocks to decorate your own cards and wrapping paper, make seed packets so you can store (or give away) your harvested seeds and use fabric inks to print your own wash bag. I confess that printing on fabric was what I wanted the book for, but regardless of what type of ink you are going to use the practice projects will stand you in good stead. I haven't done any linocutting since school but this book made me go and buy a kit and take the hobby up again. Inspiring and very user friendly, this really does teach anybody (older children included) how to linocut. -- Rachel Hyde * myshelf.com *Table of ContentsIntroduction What is linocut? Fine art versus craft versus illustration Tools and Materials Cutting tools Additional tools Lino Using your cutting tools Printing inks Papers Your workspace Techniques 1 Draw 2 Cut 3 Print 4 Repeat Projects Pattern Sampler Dragonfly Quartet From Photograph to Print Printing Text Two-tone Teapot Leaf Print Wrapping Paper Greeting Cards Seed Packets Jam Jar Labels and Lids Printed Fabric Wash Bag Templates and Motifs Index
£9.49
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd Fantomorphia: An Extreme Colouring and Search
Book SynopsisEnter the fantastic fantasy world of epic doodler Kerby Rosanes in his creepiest collection yet. From skulls that morph into butterflies to clockwork dragons and vine-entangled pumpkins - there's plenty of gothic-inspired scenes and creatures to bring to life in colour.As an extra challenge, seek out the search items at the back of the book – there’s more to discover within these pages than you ever dreamed possible.On top of the success of Animorphia, Imagimorphia and Mythomorphia, Kerby's detailed doodle skills have already earned him a solid fan base. His Sketchy Stories Facebook page has more than 1,000,000 likes, he has had 275,000 project views on Behance and his incredible website (www.kerbyrosanes.com) is getting more hits by the day.Other books in the colouring series include:9781910552070 Animorphia9781910552148 Imagimorphia 9781910552261 Mythomorphia9781910552926 Geomorphia
£6.99
Abrams The World of Apartamento
Book SynopsisA celebration of ten years of Apartamento, the boundary-pushing interior and lifestyle magazineTrade Review"Twice a year for the past ten years, Apartamento magazine has offered a look inside the world’s greatest homes. The word home, rather than house or interior design, is key with the magazine’s ethos. In showing readers the bookshelves, bedspreads and balconies of extraordinary people, the publication offers continuous mounds of helpful advice into how to live life happily, clutter and all. With back issues hard to track down by now, Apartamento fans will be pleased to hear that an anniversary tome looking back through issues has now hit the shelves." -- It's Nice That"Indie mag Apartamento has made a fine art out of going through the keyhole, tapping into our curiosity about how other people live. A new book brings together a decade of its photography – including some truly bizarre homes" -- Creative Review"a carefully curated selection of images from its [Apartamento's] vast and sumptuous archive, with paired quotes from the corresponding interviews" -- AnOtherMag.com
£37.50
Promopress Jewellery Illustration and Design: Techniques for
Book SynopsisThis book analyzes the fundamental aspects of graphically depicting a wide variety of jewelry. The relationships of volume, balance between full and empty, treatment of metal surfaces, warm and cool materials and the relationship between the support and the stone are explained in depth along with ways to illuminate jewelry, treatment of light and chiaroscuro play to add depth. The book begins with simple geometric structures and moves on to explore more complex forms through a range of distortions and multiplications. The goal is not to show finished pieces of jewelry but to provide the tools that will enable readers to acquire a work method that allows them to represent their ideas effectively. From orthogonal and axonometric projections to techniques (watercolor, tempera, ink, mixed technique) and different possible supports, readers will find a source of inspiration for developing their own designs. Rings, tiaras, precious stones, bracelets and chains) are graphically represented in this book as if they were real, along with effects such as depth, gloss and transparency.
£23.99
Promopress Fashion Patternmaking Techniques for Accessories:
Book SynopsisThis book is an essential and practical tool for designing and creating fashion accessories for men and women. Intended for fashion students and professionals, the book includes different pattern techniques for each accessory and explains production processes so that readers can incorporate them into their professional practice, in addition to identifying and providing the information needed to recreate a wide range of accessory models. It includes descriptions of materials, examples of patterns and designs and different possible finishes through illustrations, photographs, technical drawings and texts that clearly explain the production process of each artisanal and industrial piece. As items that provide personality and originality to one's personal style, fashion accessories have become essential to completing the "look" for each occasion. With the help of this manual, having in-depth knowledge about the creation of different pieces, from a bag to a pair of shoes to hats, gloves, ties and buttons -even clothing for dogs-, is a great way to get started in this branch of the fashion field.
£25.49
Edition Reuss Black & Grey Tattoo - 3 Volume Set: From Street
Book Synopsis3 volumes in slipcase. Text in English, Spanish & German. Black & Grey Tattoo is a mammoth work. Comprising over a thousand pages, it is one of the largest -- if not the largest -- tattoo book ever published! Its three large-format volumes are contained inside a lavish and sturdy hardcover box. The set explores a monochrome art form through a kaleidoscope of the most widely diverse interpretations and craftsmanly techniques, performed by tattoo artists from all parts of the world. This tattoo tome explores the origins of black & grey tattooing -- from the prisons and streets of LA to its contemporary resonance on Hollywood''s red carpets, at heavy metal music festivals, and in private ateliers from Budapest to Beijing. While rendered in just shades of grade, the spectrum of design is vast: Aztec warriors, fierce harpies, family portraits, religious icons and permanent shrines to celebrities adorn these pages. The common thread among them all is their inventive exposition and mastery of execution. Divided into three volumes: Traditional Black & Grey, Dark/Horror and Photorealism. Indeed, there is cross-pollination among the different styles, but the breakdown is not just for easier lifting of this monster collection. It is to show how tattoos with similar stylistic elements are interpreted differently by stellar artists around the world. The books also present the fine art -- including paintings and charcoals -- of many of those featured, although the tattoos themselves should be considered fine art. The first volume, Traditional Black & Grey, is somewhat of a misnomer as it''s simply called black & grey in the tattoo community. But now that greyscale tattooing has moved in different artistic directions, the traditional label is used to set it apart from its offshoots. Traditional black & grey denotes tattoo art that has stayed true to its roots -- a time when home-made machines made of cassette motors and guitar strings dipped in India ink and wash were used to mark skin. The essence of black & grey art is captured in the photography of co-author Edgar Hoill. Select imagery, with quotes from the artists and collectors, leads this volume followed by interviews with Jack Rudy, the Godfather of Black & Grey; as well as tattoo prodigy Jesus Chuey Quintanar. Their stories and tattoo work precede the gallery, which includes tattoos from other pioneers of the style: Freddy Negrete, Brian Everett, and Mark Mahoney. The second volume, Dark/Horror delves into personal demons relayed on skin. Paul Booth, often described as the Dark Lord of Tattooing, reveals some of the reasons why people get these tattoos as well as how his own demons have driven his art. Other tattoos pay homage to horror in pop culture. Artist Xu Zhicheng of Tianzhilong Tattoo in Beijing says in his interview that he finds inspiration for his large-scale dark work in vampire films, not personal angst. In this chapter, you''ll find everything from shrunken heads to Frankensteins to even famous tattoo artists rendered as zombies. The third and final volume, Photorealism encapsulates work that takes photorealistic art and translates it on the body. While the other chapters also feature realism, this chapter concentrates on portraiture, scenery, and even fantastical images rendered in true-to-life tableaux. Two artists renowned in this style, Bob Tyrrell and Andy Engel, talk about how they honed their craft and even offer tips on how others can do so as well. Their interviews are followed by work that has invigorated the tattoo community with the possibilities of mastering a difficult art on a difficult canvas. All three volumes in this one collection are meant to inspire, showing just how beautiful black & grey tattoo art can be. Also available as individual volumes. Volume 1: 9783934020870 (3934020879), 99.99; Volume 2: 9783934020887 (3934020887), 99.99; Volume 3: 9783934020894 (3934020895), 71.99}
£125.24
Taschen GmbH Expressionism
Book SynopsisSharp angles, strange forms, lurid colors, and distorted perspectives are classic hallmarks of Expressionism, the twentieth century movement that prioritized emotion over objective reality. Though particularly present in Germany and Austria, the movement’s approach flourished internationally and is today hailed as one of the most influential shifts in art history. With leading groups Die Brücke (The Bridge) and Der Blaue Reiter (The Blue Rider), and key players such as Wassily Kandinsky, Egon Schiele,and Emil Nolde, the Expressionists disowned Impressionism, which they regarded as “man lowered to the position of a gramophone record of the outer world”, to depict instead a raw and visceral experience of life as it was felt, rather than seen on the surface. Their paintings brim with emotive force, conveyed in particular through intense and non-naturalistic color palettes, loose brushwork, and thick textures. Covering the group’s stylistic tendencies, influences, and most important protagonists, this introductory book explores the Expressionist panorama of moods, ideas, and emotions and their abiding quest for deep authenticity.Trade Review“This comprehensive overview incorporates an impressive range of reproductions.” * The Independent *
£12.75
PIE Books The World of Mucha: A Journey to Two Fairylands:
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£22.49
Philip Wilson Publishers Ltd Vanessa Bell
Book SynopsisA stunning display of the vibrant and wide-ranging talent of Vanessa Bell in the first catalogue devoted to the artist. Vanessa Bell (1879–1961) has been known as the still, quiet centre around which the Bloomsbury Group revolved,. She was renowned for her beauty, her complex romantic entanglements and, later, her domestic gravitas – and as the sister of Virginia Woolf. But Bell was also one of the most advanced British artists of her time, with her own distinctive vision, boldly interpreting new ideas about art which were brewing in France and beyond. This publication beautifully showcases Bell’s pioneering oil paintings, photographs, ceramics, fabrics, decorative screens and works on paper in a revelatory affirmation of her vibrant and wide-ranging talent. Including more than 180 colour plates, Vanessa Bell is a definitive record of Bell’s accomplishments. The book is enhanced with photography of Charleston, the Sussex farmhouse that she occupied with creative flair alongside Duncan Grant and the rest of her unconventional family. With sections devoted to portraiture, landscape, still life, design, domestic scenes and female subjects, the book gathers together a rich chorus of voices – from renowned Bloomsbury scholars to emerging experts – delivering a fresh view of an intrepid modern artist seen clearly on her own terms at last.Table of ContentsDirector’s Foreword Preface – Ian A.C. Dejardin Some Rough Eloquence – Sarah Milroy Between London and Paris – Hana Leaper Catalogue Among Friends Vanessa, Virginia and the Modern Portrait – Frances Spalding Design and Experimentation A Moment in Abstraction – Grace Brockington Still Life Love, Actually – Regina Marler At Home Domestic Modernism – Christopher Reed Landscape The First Winter – Darren Clarke Blue & Green – Virginia Woolf Landscapes Near and Far – Julian Bell Pictures of Women A Conversation – Corin Sworn Vanessa Bell’s Late Self-Portraits – Richard Shone Legacy Photographs by Patti Smith Scholarly Debts and Personal Thanks – Sarah Milroy List of Works Photo Credits Contributors
£22.50
Silvana Piero della Francesca
Book SynopsisA guide to one of the greatest artists of all time; compact and up to date. These pages are intended as a compact up-to-date guide for readers wishing to find out more about one of the greatest artistic geniuses of all times, an artist epitomising the highest ideals of the age of Humanism whose complex personality challenges even the experts in this field of studies.
£20.00
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
Prestel Caspar David Friedrich
Book Synopsis"A painting must stand as a painting, made by human hand," wrote Caspar David Friedrich, "not seek to disguise itself as Nature." One of his generation's most popular painters, Friedrich imagined landscapes of powerful beauty and spirituality from within the confines of his studios. This breathtaking monograph, filled with glorious reproductions and details of his paintings, argues for Friedrich's reputation as a sublime artist and interpreter of nature. In his thoughtful and well-researched commentary, author Johannes Grave explores Friedrich's approach to landscape painting as well as his revolutionary thoughts about how these paintings should be received by their viewers. Looking closely at pieces such as Monk by the Sea, Abbey in the Oakwood, and the Tetschener Altar, Grave shows how Friedrich developed an innovative approach to landscape painting, one that communicated a new sense of space and time, and which draws the viewer into a unique aesthetic experience. Highly readable, insightful, and copiously illustrated, this compelling book sheds crucial light on Friedrich's celebrated body of work.Trade Review"The sumptuously illustrated Caspar David Friedrich...is a good guide to one of the major artists of the Romantic era." --Tulsa World"Luxuriant." -The Huffington Post "[Friedrich's] haunting and mysterious canvases are beautifully reproduced by Prestel in Caspar David Friedrich." - Publishers Weekly"Caspar David Freidrich stands out, primarily for its size and lavish reproductions...of paintings, drawings and prints by this great German Romantic. It conveys a fuller sense of Friedrich's enigmatic, landscape-centered art than any single museum or exhibition could possibly provide." - The New York Times "[B]y far the most sumptuous and historically informed text [on Friedrich]. Building on the insights of previous critics and scholars, Grave skillfully assesses Friedrich's canvases (reproduced here more beautifully than in any previous book), but his greater achievement is authoritatively placing Friedrich's work in its cultural, intellectual, and aesthetic context." - The Atlantic
£33.99
Oxford University Press Inc Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist
Book SynopsisUnsurpassed as a manual for students, this Atlas includes sections on bones, muscles, surface anatomy, proportion, equilibrium, and locomotion. Other unique features are sections on the types of human physique, anatomy from birth to old age, an orientation on racial anatomy, and an analysis of facial expressions.Trade Review"An exhaustive but absorbingly interesting treatise.... The artist will find it planned and written with a completeness and orderliness which make it the perfect reference book."--Art News and Review "Ingeniously edited, well-organized, and illustrated with almost a thousand excellent factual three-dimensional renderings."--Los Angeles Times "A very clear presentation. The schematic drawings are particularly useful in teaching introductory anatomy to students."--Terry Morrow, Texas Tech University "I have used the book regularly for about 35 years and have found the mix of 'clinical' type renderings, clear 'muscle' charts, description and sectional graphic structural sketch pages to be excellent and to the point."-- "Very good illustrations/explanations--very helpful for students to understand such a complex system."--J.P. Manlapaz, North Virginia Community CollegeTable of ContentsPreface The Language of Anatomy Part I: Bones Skeleton (The Unit) Regional Classification of Bones Joints Head Spine Chest Shoulder Upper Extremity Hip Lower Extremity Part II: Muscles Musculature Head and Neck Torso Upper Extremity Lower Extremity Translation from Nature Part III. Surface Anatomy Fat Veins Skin Hair Features Surface Landmarks Part IV: Proportion Proportion Varieties of Physique Part V: Equilibrium and Locomotion Equilibrium Locomotion Part VI: Dinstinctions of Age, Sex, and Race Distinctions of Age Distinctions of Sex Distinctions of Race Part VII: Agents of Expression Agents of Expression Pronunciation of Terms Index
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Penguin Books Ltd 100 Artists Manifestos
Book SynopsisIn this one-of-a-kind volume, indispensable for students of art, architecture and film,Alex Danchev presents 100 Artists'' Manifestos, each reproduced with an introduction on the author and the associated movement, in Penguin Modern Classics.This remarkable collection of 100 manifestos from the last 100 years is cacophony of voices from such diverse movements as Futurism, Dadaism, Surrealism, Feminism, Communism, Destructivism, Vorticism, Stridentism, Cannibalism and Stuckism, taking in along the way film, architecture, fashion, and cookery.Artists'' manifestos are nothing if not revolutionary. They are outlandish, outrageous, and frequently offensive. They combine wit, wisdom, and world-shaking demands. This collection gathers together an international array of artists of every stripe, including Kandinsky, Mayakovsky, Rodchenko, Le Corbusier, Picabia, Dalí, Oldenburg, Vertov, Baselitz, Kitaj, Murakami, Gilbert and George, together with their allies and collaborators - such figures as Marinetti, Apollinaire, Breton, Trotsky, Guy Debord and Rem Koolhaas.Editor Alex Danchev is the author of an acclaimed biography of artist Georges Braque and is Professor of International Relations at the University of Nottingham. His other works include Alanbrooke War Diaries: Field Marshall Lord Alanbrooke, The Iraq War and Democratic Politics and On Art and War and Terror.If you enjoyed 100 Artists'' Manifestos, you might like John Berger''s Ways of Seeing, also available in Penguin Modern Classics.''The Manifesto is remarkable for its imaginative power ... it is the first great modernist work of art'' Marshall BermanTrade ReviewThe Manifesto is remarkable for its imaginative power ... it is the first great modernist work of art * Marshall Berman *This collection is a must ... because the passion that erupted in the early 20th century is in such counterpoint to our own more apathetic era -- Lesley McDowell * Independent *This ingenious anthology...is an inspiring book * Scotland on Sunday *100 Artists' Manifestos [is] deftly selected and stylishly introduced by Alex Danchev -- Terry Eagleton * Times Literary Supplement *An absorbing capsule history of culture over the past century -- John Gray * Literary Review *
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Search Press Ltd The Art of Sumi-e: Beautiful Ink Painting Using
Book SynopsisIn this beautiful book, Naomi Okamoto passes on her experience and knowledge of Sumi-e – traditional Japanese ink painting that uses only ink, white space and simple brushstrokes to capture the essence of an object, person, animal or scene. With her deep understanding of both the technical and spiritual aspects of this ancient art, she guides the reader expertly through the materials required and the techniques involved, successfully conveying as she does so the cultural and historical background to this exquisite artform. There are numerous ink paintings and simple exercises throughout, making this book ideal for anyone wishing to acquire the skills associated with Sumi-e, as well as an understanding of the philosophy behind it.Trade ReviewArtist and educator Okamoto’s guide explores sumi-e, a type of Japanese ink drawing done exclusively with brushes and ink washes that combines calligraphic lines and blank space in subtle drawings and paintings. In this quiet, restrained art form related to Zen Buddhism, reality is conveyed through suggestion and simplification rather than through detail or precision. Numbered, sequenced drawings guide the reader’s hand in projects presented step-by-step. Lots of written description accompanies these designs for a gentle introduction to the technique. Materials, special techniques, composition, and color are discussed. Subject matter includes still life, landscapes, figures, flowers, and animals. VERDICT Artistically inclined readers hoping to try something different will find many possibilities in this volume. * Library Journal USA *August 2015 The Art of Sumi-e by artist Naomi Okamoto, describes the traditional painting technique that uses only ink, white space and simple brushstrokes. It aims to capture the essence of its subject based on spiritual processes within the artist: simplifying what is in front of you then using your won intuitive expression. There's plenty of good advice on the materials and supports you will need to get you started. The author then describes how to use the ink and brush, showing clearly how to adjust the pressure to make the marks you want, and inviting you to copy originals to familiarise yourself with the techniques. Themed exercises follow, including still life, landscapes and figures before moving on to colour in Japanese ink painting, flowers animals and landscapes. The book closes with ideas of motifs for cards and stationery plus that all-important seal to personalise your work. The book makes an ideal introduction to the art of Sumi-e with a systematic approach and simple exercises and is well illustrated throughout. * Leisure Painter, The *July 2015 Sumi-E is what we generally regard as the classic Japanese art of ink painting that uses a simple medium, the white of the paper, and carefully crafted and placed brushstrokes to create an image. The essence of it is just that, the essence of the subject, which is usually a natural form. This is a complete guide that includes advice on materials – particularly the specialised brushes and papers – as well as instruction in the basics of painting with ink, both black and colour. From here, a series of exercises gets you practising with shapes – a fish with a single stroke for instance. Naomi also includes the philosophical aspects of Japanese painting, which is as much a state of mind as a technical exercise. In the foregoing example, for instance, it is she, not the imagined fish, that feels the touch of the water. It’s a hard concept to convey, but she does it rather well. As your skills and confidence (and you need to be confident to achieve the single-stroke structure) develop, you’ll move on to flowers, animals, landscapes and even figures. These last are perhaps the most rewarding as they turn the whole idea of figurative work on its head, with less becoming more and detail only barely hinted at. This is as comprehensive a guide as you could wish to a fascinating and absorbing art form. * Artbookreview.net *
£14.39
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
£22.49
Search Press Ltd Compendium of Mosaic Techniques: 300 Tips,
Book SynopsisAn indispensable compendium of technical know-how and troubleshooting tips Just like having a mosaic tutor on call 24 hours a day-this book is packed with handy, time-saving tips and technical knowledge to improve your skills, speed up the learning process, and give your unique mosaics a professional finish. Easy-to-follow step-by-step techniques, photography, and illustrations. Handy, professional quick fixes and solutions for commonly encountered problems. Advice on what to buy and how to use the tools and materials-from ceramic tiles to pebbles, shells, and beads. Tips on design: finding ideas, drawing outlines, order of work, and adding eye-catching details.Trade ReviewOct 12 A great book for anyone wishing to know more about mosaic. It literally covers everything and has lot of inspiring techniques and projects to try. It's a new book too, only came out in August and I have to say I am impressed with it! I have learned something every time I have had a read through. It is easy to follow and well laid out. I think it will be a book that will be on my shelves for a long time as it covers everything for beginners and experienced mosaic artists a like. It is full of useful information and I highly recommend it if you have an interest in this craft.-spansstudio.co.uk * makeandcraft.com *Table of Contents* An indispensable mosaic compendium, packed with everything you need to know * Clear, step-by-step techniques are accompanied by useful illustrations and photographs * Includes handy tips, technical advice, inspiration and ideas
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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
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The History Press Ltd Le Mans Winning Colours: A Visual History of 100
Book SynopsisCelebrating 100 years of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, motorsport’s iconic endurance race, technical illustrator Mick Hill takes us on a potted history of this world-famous event. The follow-on book to his successful Grand Prix’s Winning Colours, Mick once again allows his signature artwork to take centre stage, presenting a complete visual record of every winning car since the championship began back in 1923. Including details of the cars’ drivers, as well as interesting facts about each race, such as weather conditions, distance covered and average speeds, Le Mans Winning Colours is a book to treasure for all racing-car enthusiasts.
£21.25
Abrams Gnomes
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Abrams Georgia OKeeffe and Her Houses Ghost Ranch and
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F&W Publications Inc Your Artists Brain
Book SynopsisYour Artist s Brain is experimenting the theory that Improving your artwork can be as simple as learning to trust your eyes. Artist Carl Pucell shows you how to overcome dependency on the intellectual brain and listen carefully to the more observant Artist s brain .
£20.39
HarperCollins Publishers Tintin in Tibet
Book SynopsisOne of the most iconic characters in children's literatureHergé's classic comic book creation Tintin is one of the most recognisable characters in children's books. These highly collectible editions of the original 24 adventures will delight Tintin fans old and new. Perfect for lovers of graphic novels, mysteries and historical adventures.The world's most famous travelling reporter is devastated at the death of his dear friend, Chang. But what if all is not as it seems?After a strange dream, Tintin becomes convinced Chang is alive. Together with Captain Haddock, he sets out on an impossible mission, an adventure deep into the mountains, through blizzards and caves of ice. They must find Chang at all costs!Join the most iconic character in comics as he embarks on an extraordinary adventure spanning historical and political events, and thrilling mysteries. Still selling over 100,000 copies every year in the UK and having been adapted for the silver screen by Steven Spielberg and Peter JaTrade ReviewTintin shows young readers that the world in all its complexity is theirs to bestride. (The Wall Street Journal) I became enthralled with the way Hergé told his stories. Grand, epic, global adventures about a young reporter who goes all around the world looking for stories to tell. (Steven Spielberg, 'The Adventures of Spielberg: An Interview', The New York Times, 2011) Top 100 Children’s Book – Time Out (2022) Terrific world-straddling adventures. (Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Ten Essential Children’s Books, Books for Keeps, 2020) The Red Sea Sharks was named one of Young Bond author Charlie Higson’s favourite books in The Daily Express: “Tintin was a huge inspiration being a young person in an adult world.” (2015) Explorers of the Moon was named one of comedian Milton Jones’ favourite books in The Daily Express (2018) Explorers of the Moon was named one of screenwriter and best-selling crime novelist Peter May’s favourite books in The Daily Express: “A childhood favourite…it encouraged me to create my own cartoon series.” (2016) The Calculus Affair was named one of author and foreign correspondent Christian Jennings’ favourite books in The Week (2017)
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Twisted
Book SynopsisA beautifully illustrated step-by-step guide to twisting, weaving and wrapping wire jewellery. In Twisted, wire artist Nadja Shields encourages you to twist, wrap and weave your way to a treasure trove of stunning jewellery. Featuring 15 step-by-step projects, you can use copper, steel, silver or even gold wire and embellish your pieces with sparkling gems or beads. Before embarking on your first project, discover the techniques used for various weaves, information on tools and materials, details on creating and assembling components, and options for setting gems and beads. After gaining a grasp of the basics, delve into projects ranging from beginner through to advanced, such as simple butterfly earrings, a beaded cuff bracelet and a complex bejewelled pendant. By the time you have completed the last project, you will have all the skills and techniques you need to become a confident and skilled wire artist, from the first twist to the final polish.
£17.00
Quarry Books Metallic Watercolor
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd New York City Graffiti
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Oxford University Press Inc Human Anatomy for Artists
Book SynopsisEliot Goldfinger, a realistic sculptor and instructor of human and animal anatomy, has designed and written a reference work for artists and art students on the visual and descriptive components of human anatomy. The format is simple and accessible; all information about one aspect of a topic is set forth on facing pages. For example, the anterior leg muscle is illustrated in a series of precise anatomical drawings and well-lit photos, with text on origin, insertion, action, structure, and how it relates to creating surface form directly opposite the pictures. Unique to this book are photographs of a series of sculptures which show the basic volumes of the figure, revealing the basic principle of the dynamic between the form units of the body. No other artistic anatomy book is so well organized, detailed, and clearly rendered, and its illustrations are of exceptional quality.Trade Review`there are so many [other] useful benefits that this book is within an affordable range for young professional illustrators ... It is an extremely informative book and one which would remain a source of knowledge for years to come.' MAA News, April 1992`this is a very thorough anatomical reference book designed specifically for artists' Artists Newletter, August 1992`This is a learned and exceptionally thorough work which provides a definitive, copiously illustrated and highly accessible reference guide specifically for the artist ... the author has compiled and up-to-date single volume on artistic anatomy currently available ... Human Anatomy for Artists will, I am sure, prove an invaluable source of reference to all those interested in figurative art.' Oliver Lange, The ArtistTable of ContentsIntroduction; Skeleton; Muscles; Surface Structures; Proportion; Mass Conceptions/Geometry; Bibliography; Index
£65.00
Yale University Press The Shape of Time Remarks on the History of
Book SynopsisDrawing upon insights in fields such as anthropology and linguistics, this book deals with the concept of historical sequence and continuous change across time.Trade ReviewThe Shape of Time is as relevant now as it was in 1962. This book, a sober, deeply introspective and quietly thrilling meditation on the flow of time and space and the place of objects within a larger continuum, adumbrates so many of the critical and theoretical concerns of the late twentieth and early twenty-first century. It is both appropriate and necessary that it re-appear in our consciousness at this time."—Edward J. Sullivan, New York University "Kubler's telling of the history of things remains a key text, his vision a compelling mixture of the habitual and the poetic in human behavior. For him, human creativity is a constantly repeated attempt to refine answers to a set of questions that change only slowly. But this universal habit is punctuated by the great works of art, ways of doing and seeing that he compares to stars, influencing, shaping and illuminating even after they have been destroyed."—Neil MacGregor, The British Museum
£16.14
ONE LITTLE INDEPENDENT CORNUCOPIA
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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 *
£37.50
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
Birkhauser Verlag AG SoIl In Depth Urban Domesticities Today
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HarperCollins Publishers Cigars of the Pharaoh
Book SynopsisOne of the most iconic characters in children's literatureHergé's classic comic book creation Tintin is one of the most recognisable characters in children's books. These highly collectible editions of the original 24 adventures will delight Tintin fans old and new. Perfect for lovers of graphic novels, mysteries and historical adventures.The world's most famous travelling reporter must unearth the truth behind the strange cigars bearing a pharaoh's symbol.On the hunt for an Egyptologist and a mysterious ancient pharaoh, Tintin scours Egypt and India. He makes friends with elephants, narrowly avoids falling victim to the poison of madness and saves a maharajah from a killer tiger.Join the most iconic character in comics as he embarks on an extraordinary adventure spanning historical and political events, and thrilling mysteries. Still selling over 100,000 copies every year in the UK and having been adapted for the silver screen by Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson in 2011.The AdventurTrade ReviewTintin shows young readers that the world in all its complexity is theirs to bestride. (The Wall Street Journal) I became enthralled with the way Hergé told his stories. Grand, epic, global adventures about a young reporter who goes all around the world looking for stories to tell. (Steven Spielberg, 'The Adventures of Spielberg: An Interview', The New York Times, 2011) Top 100 Children’s Book – Time Out (2022) Terrific world-straddling adventures. (Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Ten Essential Children’s Books, Books for Keeps, 2020) The Red Sea Sharks was named one of Young Bond author Charlie Higson’s favourite books in The Daily Express: “Tintin was a huge inspiration being a young person in an adult world.” (2015) Explorers of the Moon was named one of comedian Milton Jones’ favourite books in The Daily Express (2018) Explorers of the Moon was named one of screenwriter and best-selling crime novelist Peter May’s favourite books in The Daily Express: “A childhood favourite…it encouraged me to create my own cartoon series.” (2016) The Calculus Affair was named one of author and foreign correspondent Christian Jennings’ favourite books in The Week (2017)
£8.54
Scripta Maneant Uffizi - Pitti: Frpm Gotto to Caravaggio
Book SynopsisThe painting collections in the state museums of Florence are unequalled for their quality, historical significance, and for the sheer number of works; never before have they been presented in a publication of such splendid technical quality. The Uffizi, the Palatine Gallery, the Accademia, and the other national collections—to which the Contini Bonacossi donation and the works recovered by Rodolfo Siviero have recently been added—constitute the greatest museum complex in the world. It is a complex unified by its history, closely tied at first to the Medici family, who were originally patrons and benefactors but who later, as their political power waned, came to be characterized as collectors and preservers of heritage. These museums bear witness to the Florentine supremacy in the arts that was established by Cosimo I with the invaluable assistance of Vincenzo Borghini and of Giorgio Vasari.
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Abrams Draplin Design Co.
Book SynopsisDraplin Design Co. is a mid-career survey of work, case studies, inspiration, road stories, lists, maps, how-tos, and advice.Trade Review“Aaron Draplin is sort of like the Bernie Sanders of graphic design. . . . Now the designer is dropping a book called Pretty Much Everything (out May 17), and according to the official announcement it’s going to be a ‘mid-career survey of work, case studies, inspiration, road stories, lists, covers, and logos.’ Chances are it’s probably going to be pretty damn funny, too.” * WIRED *
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Island Press Life Between Buildings: Using Public Space
Book SynopsisThe first Danish language version of this book, published in 1971, was very much a protest against the functionalistic principles for planning cities and residential areas that prevailed during that period. The book carried an appeal to show concern for the people who were to move about between buildings, and it urged an understanding of the subtle, almost indefinable - but definite - qualities, which have always related to the interaction of people in public spaces, and it pointed to the life between buildings as a dimension of architecture that needs to be carefully treated. Now 40 years later, many architectural trends and ideologies have passed by over the years. These intervening years have also shown that the liveliness and liveability of cities and residential areas continues to be a important issue. The intensity in which fine public spaces are used at this point in time, as well as the greatly increased general interest in the quality of cities and their public spaces emphasises this point. The character of life between buildings changes with changes in any given social context, but the essential principles and quality criteria to be employed when working with life between buildings has proven to be remarkably constant. Though this work over the years has been updated and revised several times, this version bears little resemblance with the very early versions, however there was no reason to change the basic message: Take good care of the life between your buildings.
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