Art & Photography Books
Thames and Hudson Ltd The Curators Handbook
Book SynopsisAn updated edition of this essential practical handbook for all those involved in, or studying, the dynamic field of curating. From pitching your ideas and writing loan requests to working with artists, lenders and art handlers, to writing interpretation material, installing and promoting your exhibition; The Curator's Handbook is the most clear and complete guide yet to the art and practice of curating. An introduction maps the history of curating from its origins in the 17th century to the multifarious roles of the curator today: tastemaker, custodian, interpreter, educator, facilitator, organizer. Adrian George then guides the reader, across thirteen chapters, through the process of curating an exhibition. Each step is described in valuable detail and clear, informative language by this experienced curator, whose text pinpoints the keys to success (as well as which pitfalls to avoid). With advice and tips from a renowned cast of international museum directors and curators including Daniel Birnbaum, Aric Chen, Elizabeth Ann MacGregor, Hans Ulrich Obrist, Jennifer Russell and Nicholas Serota this new edition, updated to reflect current concerns in the art world and the latest recommended best practices, remains the essential handbook for all students, museum and gallery professionals, as well as established or aspiring curators.
£17.00
Thames & Hudson Ltd Modern Architecture A Critical History 1 World of
Book SynopsisAn extensively revised and updated edition of a bestselling classic on modern architecture and its origins.Trade Review'One of the most important works on modern architecture we have today' - Architectural Digest'A wide-ranging work of superior scholarship, this ambitious publication contains many chapters that stand on their own as perceptive essays; it is marked throughout by a consistently mature critical intelligence' - New York Review of Books'The most authoritative architectural treatise undertaken by a single author ... a must on the bookshelf of every architect and student of architecture ... As far as one compact, yet a fundamental survey of the evolution of the Modern movement, it is unquestionably the most complete chronicle ... the most trusted and authoritative source to date ... a fascinating adventure to go from page to page from any point and in any direction, and every sentence is enticing and is there for a reason' - StirWorld'The quintessential resource' - Eric P. Mumford, Professor of Architecture, Washington University, St. LouisTable of ContentsIntroduction • Part I: Cultural developments and predisposing techniques 1750–1939 • Part II: A critical history 1836–1967 • Part III: Critical transformations 1925–90 • Part IV: World Architecture and the Modern Movement • Afterword: Architecture in the Age of Globalization
£16.99
HarperCollins Publishers Radicals Rebels and Royals
Book SynopsisA beautifully illustrated alternative history book, tracing the history of the British Isles through its landmark pubs with recreations of their pub signs in stunning colour.The perfect combination of Britain?s two favourite past-times ? talking about history and going to the pub! Be transported around the British Isles with this plotted history of the most interesting, and sometimes surprising facts about the history of Britain. Radicals, Rebels and Royals is packed with trivia, stories, and practical ?Out and About? segments for each location which will leave any pub-goer satiated. Learn how pub history has memorialised the Celts, World War II, football teams and much more as well as reading about their most famous patrons.With tales of pirates, highwaymen and secret affairs Radicals, Rebels and Royals features over 70 pubs from England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. Brush up on your local history, or discover your next watering hole all from the comfort of your own home.Pubs include: The Shakespeare?s Head in London, The Robert the Bruce in Scotland, The King?s Head in Galway, The Star and Garter in Manchester, the Blue Boar in Essex and many more!Come for the history and leave drunk on the fun, with Radicals, Rebels and Royals!
£15.29
Penguin Books Ltd What Artists Wear
Book SynopsisFrom Yves Klein's spotless tailoring to the kaleidoscopic costumes of Yayoi Kusama and Cindy Sherman, from Andy Warhol's denim to Martine Syms's joy in dressing, the clothes worn by artists are tools of expression, storytelling, resistance, and creativity.In What Artists Wear, fashion critic and art curator Charlie Porter guides us through the wardrobes of modern artists: in the studio, in performance, at work or at play. For Porter, clothing is a way in: the wild paint-splatters on Jean-Michel Basquiat's designer clothing, Joseph Beuys's shamanistic felt hat, or the functional workwear that defined Agnes Martin's life of spiritua labor. As Porter roams widely from Georgia O'Keeffe's tailoring to David Hockney's bold color blocking to Sondra Perry's intentional casual wear, he weaves his own perceptive analyses with original interviews and contributions from artists and their families and friends.Part love letter, part guide to chic, with more than 300 images, What ArtTrade ReviewA liberation and a joy, beautifully written and brilliantly thought. What Artists Wear is at once a revelatory account of how art is made and an electrifying investigation into the relationship between clothes and autonomy, freedom and power -- Olivia LaingBrilliant, loving, visually incisive -- Hilton AlsCompelling * Apollo *Revelatory * Guardian *An insightful account ... whether offering visual analysis or social observation, Porter writes with clarity and wit * Frieze *A fascinating exploration of the clothing worn by the rebels, rule breakers and outliers of the artistic world, and what it means to live in it ... The book defies convention ... Porter's curiosity is infectious * Esquire *Eclectic, invigorating ... the chapters devoted to female artists make for the most fascinating reading, their clothes liberating them by giving them permission to be different * Observer *Unique, intelligent and enlightening, super interesting and so well researched. It is rare indeed to come across a book that not only captures the imagination, but informs and amuses at the same time. Each turn of the page is a surprising delight. Perhaps what is most striking about this book is its authenticity ... Charlie Porter's seriousness and genuineness, coupled with his off-kilter sense of humour, not forgetting his huge talent, seep through the entire production. Not a fake nor pompous note anywhere. This is simply the real article, just like Charlie. -- Adrian Joffe * President of Comme des Garçons *A roving, intimate analysis of the clothes that inform art * AnOther Magazine *Wonderful ... I read it in one delicious gulp. An important page-turner. -- Jennifer Higgie * author of The Mirror and the Palette *Delicious ... What Artists Wear can be enjoyed by everyone, regardless of your art or fashion knowledge ... Porter shares each anecdote with the confidence and clarity of a story teller, weaving memories into the book * Glass *Timely ... intimate ... A leisurely, contemplative journey through the art world of the 20th Century, as shown through the medium of the artists' own clothes. * Hypebeast *Brilliant and unexpected... What Artists Wear approaches fashion in a wholly different way * Showstudio *Personal and brimming with anecdotes ...Porter explores the intrinsic connections between artists and their choice of clothing with agility, nuance and insatiable curiosity... His diverse curatorial eye holds both geographic and historical breadth -- Dan Thawley * A Magazine Curated By *A clarion call to examine not only the clothes of artists but also our own * The Art Newspaper *Unexpected, lushly illustrated ... As a connoisseur of the lived-in, Porter delights at Lee Krasner's paint-spattered slippers and the tactile richness of Alberto Giacometti's rumpled suit -- Hettie Judah * V&A Magazine *As he cycles through the lives of Jean-Michel Basquiat, Sarah Lucas, Martine Syms, and Joseph Beuys, Porter's deep dive is a tender report on the legacies we leave behind and the clothes that accompany us along the way. * Dazed Books of the Year *Inquisitive and insightful, Porter's skillful dissection of the historical context, social commentary, and personal symbolism behind each artist is a pleasure to get lost in * Publishers Weekly *Unique, wide-ranging... Style guru Charlie Porter takes us on a voyage of discovery * Creative Boom *Porter captures the various 'archetypes' associated with artists. He emphasises the shift from the 'codification of patriarchy to the breaking of the canon -- Araba Opoku * The Art Newspaper *Clothes can be a prison. But Porter makes a powerful argument that they offer freedom too, to work against the structures "that control what we all wear" -- En Liang Khong * Times Literary Supplement *
£13.49
Penguin Books Ltd Steps Towards a Small Theory of the Visible
Book Synopsis''We live within a spectacle of empty clothes and unworn masks''In this series of remarkable pieces from across his career, John Berger celebrates and dissects the close links between art and society and the individual. Few writers give a more vivid and moving sense of how we make art and how art makes us.One of twenty new books in the bestselling Penguin Great Ideas series. This new selection showcases a diverse list of thinkers who have helped shape our world today, from anarchists to stoics, feminists to prophets, satirists to Zen Buddhists.
£7.59
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Artists Painting Techniques
Book SynopsisArtist's Painting Techniques brings together a selection of award-winning artists and tutors who are represented by multiple galleries throughout the UK, including Hashim Akib, Colin Allbrook RI RSMA HSEA, Marie Antoniou, Grahame Booth, John Chisnall, and Graham Webber ROI IEA EAGMA.
£21.25
Penguin Books Ltd The Architecture Of Happiness
Book SynopsisTHE NUMBER ONE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERFrom one of our greatest voices in modern philosophy, author of The Course of Love, The Consolations of Philosophy and The School of Life, The Architecture of Happiness explores the fascinating hidden links between the buildings we live in and our long-term wellbeing.''Engaging and intelligent . . . Full of splendid ideas, happily and beautifully expressed'' IndependentWhat makes a house truly beautiful? Why are many new houses so ugly? Why do we argue so bitterly about sofas and pictures - and can differences of taste ever be satisfactorily resolved?To answer these questions and many more, de Botton looks at buildings across the world, from medieval wooden huts to modern skyscrapers; he examines sofas and cathedrals, tea sets and office complexes, and teases out a host of often surprising philosophical insights. The Architecture of Happiness will takTrade ReviewClever, provocative and fresh as a daisy * Literary Review *Full of splendid ideas, often happily and beautifully expressed . . . an engaging and intelligent book * Independent *Genuinely thought-provoking * Time Out *
£11.69
Methuen Publishing Ltd Drawn from Memory
Book SynopsisAn evocative childhood memoir by the much-loved illustrator of Winnie the Pooh and The Wind in the Willows. In this autobiography, E.H. Shepard describes a classic Victorian childhood. Recalling this time with charm and humour, Shepard illustrates these scenes in his own distinctive style.
£10.44
Thames & Hudson Ltd The World According to Christian Dior
Book SynopsisAn elegant collection of Christian Dior's maxims on style, women and inspiration, presented in a fashionable gift format. Credited with creating some of the most luxurious and spectacular haute couture pieces of all time, Christian Dior became a fashion icon overnight in 1947 with the launch of his New Look' - sumptuous hourglass silhouettes that provided a welcome tonic to the austerity of wartime. Its wild success, and the global fame that ensued, was built on the designer's subtle understanding of fashion, couture, style, elegance and women - a perspective and insight best revealed in Dior's own words, which are gathered here for the first time. Rightly described as the Designer of Dreams' in the recent blockbuster exhibition on the house of Dior that attracted millions of visitors the world over, Christian Dior was an unrivalled arbiter in the world of high fashion. Dior was generous with his advice on all things, from style and how to dress (No elegant woman follows fashion blindly', he once declared), to his insights into the creative process, invaluable for any budding designer. Presented in a beautiful package and accessible format, The World According to Christian Dior is the perfect gift for fashion fans, publishing on the occasion of the house's 75th anniversary.
£12.59
Penguin Putnam Inc Yes We Did Photos and BehindtheScenes Stories
Book SynopsisEight years in the White House went by so fast. That's why I'm so grateful that Lawrence was there to capture them. I hope you enjoy his work as much as I do.--From the foreword by Barack ObamaWhen Lawrence Jackson took the job as White House photographer in early 2009, he knew he'd have a front row seat to history. What he didn't expect was the deep personal connection he would feel, as a fellow African American, with the President of the United States.Yes We Did is filled with Lawrence's intimate photographs and reflections, as well as first-person recollections from President Obama, everyday citizens, and notable personalities including Bono, Stephen Curry, Valerie Jarrett, Admiral Mike Mullen, and others. The book is a celebration of the most inclusive and representative White House in history - where in between momentous and pivotal decisions, the President and First Lady opened the doors of the People's House to schoolkids, athletes, senior cit
£14.99
Rizzoli International Publications Studio Malka
Book SynopsisA cutting-edge blend of contemporary design and art informs the work of architecture’s enfant terrible. This first book on his firm presents an array of immersive spaces for living and working that walk the edge of practicality and imagination.Best known for UNESCO’s Cop22 in Marrakech and the French Embassy extension in Vienna, as well as his daring “guerrilla architecture,” such as Bow-House made from scaffolding and repurposed doors and windows in Holland, architect, urbanist, author, and former graffiti artist Stéphane Malka is at the forefront of the architectural avant-garde.Malka’s work blends art and architecture from a humanist perspective informed by the designer’s intention to create work that is positive and sustainable. His practice, based in Paris and in Los Angeles, realizes homes, offices, art installations, and stage designs with the idea that we ought always to rethink our typical notions and challenge
£46.00
Rizzoli International Publications Glenn Brown
Book SynopsisFeaturing an interview with curator Massimiliano Gioni and an essay by novelist Andrew Winer, this beautifully illustrated catalog documents virtuosic new work by British artist Glenn Brown.
£57.75
Rizzoli International Publications Rough and Ready
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£41.25
The Mainstone Press Are you sitting comfortably The book jackets of
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£31.50
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC RSPB How to Photograph Garden Birds
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewWhatever your equipment, these tips will help readers produce stunning images, and even learn a little trickery to take pictures to the next level. * Countryman *This masterclass from photographer and writer Mark will help you capture the perfect shot of your favourite birds, regardless of experience, equipment or space. * RSPB Magazine *If you want to develop your techniques and enjoy inspiring photography then don't miss RSPB How to Photograph Garden Birds. * Outdoor Photography *This super practical masterclass [is] packed with inspiring images. -- Margaret Bartlett * BBC Countryfile *Table of ContentsIntroduction Where in the world are you shooting? Food and feeders What not to take Working the light and the weather Backgrounds (and foregrounds) Essential (and non-essential) equipment Composition The basic set-up: bird on a perch Birds with other props Birds on the ground Birds in flight Wide-angle close-ups Woodpecker & nutchatch special Reflecting pool Careful observation and chance encounters Spot the mistakes Getting creative
£17.09
Cornerstone The Perimeter
Book Synopsis'Astonishing . . . A fascinating, contemporary portrait of the coastline that defines us' Robert Penn'What an incredibly beautiful book, it captured my heart and took me to places I know well, reacquainted me with those I haven't visited for a while and fired my determination to visit many others. Armchair travel at its very best' Lara MaiklemRediscover Britain in this vivid and intimate full-colour account of one man's pilgrimage along its rugged shoresOn Friday 17 April 2015, photographer Quintin Lake set off from the steps of St Paul's Cathedral on a five-year journey that would take him around the entire coastline of mainland Britain. Armed with twenty kilos of hiking and photography gear, he walked 11,000 kilometres in 454 days with one goal in mind: to produce a body of photographic work that gets under the surface of the island nation that we call home. Carefully curated with over 1,200 photos and interspersed with stories of Quintin's adventures, this book is an immersive visual experience that showcases Britain as you've never seen it before. Discover charming seaside towns such as Staithes in Yorkshire, venture to the desert landscape of Dungeness in Kent and marvel at the beautiful desolation of Scotland's Knoydart Peninsula. Explore the contrast between industry and nature along the Welsh coast path, where plumes of steam rising from the Port Talbot steelworks are as jaw-dropping as the stunning Worm's Head on the Gower Peninsula. And follow Quintin as he narrates the monumental challenges of wild camping from battling with midges and stress fractures, to clambering up cliffs to escape a rising tide. Filled with striking photos that capture the glorious and often surprising world between land and sea, The Perimeter is a celebration of Britain a small island with a vast coastline
£28.00
David Zwirner Hilma af Klint and Wassily Kandinsky Dreams of the Future
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Mitchell-Innes & Nash Chris Johanson: Considering Unknow Know With What
Book SynopsisNew paintings on recycled canvas by a protagonist of San Francisco's Mission School California-born, Portland-based artist Chris Johanson (born 1968) has made a significant departure from his previous bodies of work over the past five years. Reflecting on life and the material footprint that humans leave behind, he has abandoned wood substrates for discarded drop cloths and clothing stretched over found stretcher-bar materials, creating slow and meticulous paintings reminiscent of ancient frescoes or mandalas. This fully illustrated exhibition catalog highlights these latest works, with subject matter ranging from swirling abstractions to floating emotive heads to armies of ants. Johanson also incorporates six artworks by his late friend and fellow artist Chris Corales and a collaborative furniture piece by the artist and his partner, Johanna Jackson. This underscores the artist’s exploration of both bereavement and collaboration as meaningful components of meditative and balanced artistic activity.
£36.90
FUEL Publishing Brutalist Italy: Concrete architecture from the
Book SynopsisContaining over 140 exclusive photographs – ranging from private homes to football stadia – across every region of the country, Brutalist Italy is the first publication to focus entirely on this subject. Best books of 2023 (Architecture and Design) - Financial Times ‘Brutalist Italian architecture enthusiasts and concrete completists will be spoilt for choice by Roberto Conte and Stefano Perego’s pictorial tour.’ - Wallpaper* What makes Italian Brutalist buildings different to their counterparts in other countries? Containing over 140 exclusive photographs – ranging from private homes to churches and cemeteries via football stadia – across every region of the country, Brutalist Italy is the first publication to focus entirely on this subject. Architectural photographers Roberto Conte and Stefano Perego (authors of Soviet Asia) have spent the past five years travelling over 20,000 kilometres documenting the monumental concrete structures of their native country. Brutalism – with its minimalist aesthetic, favouring raw materials and structural elements over decorative design – has a complex relationship with Italian history. After World War II, Italian architects were keen to distance themselves from fascism, without rejecting the architectural modernism that had flourished during that era. They developed a form of contemporary architecture that engaged with traditional methods and materials, drawing on uncontaminated historical references. This plurality of pasts assimilated into new constructions is a recurring feature of the country’s Brutalist buildings, imparting to them a unique identity. From the imposing social housing of Le Vele di Scampia to the celestial Our Lady of Tears Sanctuary, Syracuse – Brutalist Italy collects the most compelling examples of this extraordinary architecture for the first time in a single volume. The book is dual language, with texts in both English and Italian.Table of ContentsIntroduction by Adrian Forty (in English and Italian) Map of Italy showing administrative regions North West North East Centre South Afterword by Roberto Conte and Stefano Perego (in English and Italian)
£22.91
Search Press Ltd The Build a Bag Book: Satchels: Sew 15 Stunning
Book SynopsisPraise for the Build a Bag series: "These books are ideal for those new to bag making and will help readers grow their bag-making skills and confidence as they work through the projects. The plastic templates are a brilliant idea and a great bonus." - The Sewing Directory New to the highly acclaimed Build a Bag series, this fantastic new book by Debbie Shore brings you a selection of 15 sensational satchels! The 15 designs are created using the full-size rigid template contained within the book. It is easy-to-use, durable, reusable, wipe-clean and perfect for fussy cutting, plus it is simple to position and use – there is no need to pin it. The satchels are made using different techniques, pockets, straps and fastenings to create 15 very different results. But why stop there? The template can also be used for your own design variations. As you mix and match the techniques covered within the book, Debbie gives advice on how to adapt and create your own unique designs. Each project in the book is explained using Debbie’s friendly style and easy-to-follow step-by-step photography, and there is also a comprehensive techniques section and a guide to using the template.Trade ReviewThere is more inside this book than paper pages! The cover sports a ruler in imperial and metric and the whole is held together by an elastic strap. Why? Because inside the cover is a pocket of reusable plastic templates for making fifteen different satchels, plus as many variations as you can imagine. Whatever your own views about plastic I think that having a template made from it is a good idea, because it is something you can use many times without it getting dirty or tatty. Search Press is adept at coming up with innovative ideas for their art and craft books, and this is a particularly good one. Satchels tend to be associated with school but have come of age with an array of pretty and practical designs that can be customized with the help of the template. This does not require pins as it is semi-transparent so you can see where to draw, and you can mix and match the various options once the basics have been mastered. There are instructions with staged photographic steps for fifteen bags and these include bags with various pocket types, straps for hand or shoulder wear, a variety of fastenings plus extra details like bows, different shaped straps and ideas for using more than one fabric. At the front there are pages showing how to use the template, plus tips for working with laminates and faux leathers, what fabric supports, threads, tools and hardware you will need plus how to make your own bias strips, make straps, pipe seams, make a zippered pocket and put in several modern types of clasp. There is a page of tips plus a useful Oops! troubleshooting page. Turn to the back for a glossary, index plus how to make a shoulder pad to slip onto the strap to make it more comfortable. This is definitely a book destined for my keeper shelf and one I heartily recommend to anybody who wants to make bags that are modern, attractive and useful. Also new out in this series is a book on making backpacks. This contains a plastic template too plus fifteen different ways of making backpacks, rucksacks and drawstring bags. Make one with a teddy head, a useful bag for shoes or storing hair tools, bags with shaped corners and more. Finally at the back is a project for a cosmetic purse; another winner that adds a less featured type of bag to the sewist’s repertoire. * MyShelf.com *Fabulous book, easy to understand and use, to make a wide range of satchels, of shapes and sizes, with different shape pockets. The options are limitless. Like the plastic template which is very durable. Pictures are very clear and informative. Shall enjoy making several satchels. Once again Debbie Shore has produced a superb book. * Customer review *The book is clearly printed with good photos and instructions. I have made Debbie Shores bag patterns previously but have never made a satchel, by the look of the instructions and with the use of the template I feel it will be easily achievable. Very suitable book for all levels of sewing abilities. * Customer review *The wonderful Debbie Shore is back with her ingenius Build a Bag series. Satchels is just as brilliant as the other pattern books, and once again with a reusable template and 15 designs, this is a book that is highly recommended. I love Debbie Shore designs,simple because they are easy to make, with instructions that are simple to follow, but the finished design always looks professional and not handmade at all. With handy hints and tips, this book is just like a private lesson with the lady herself. She has made this series easy for beginners and technical enough for advanced sewists. Recommend fabrics are given, how to attach hardware and the 'Oops' page gives advice on what to do when things don't quite turn out right. The pattern templates are amazing. The pattern gives an image where each piece needed is highlighted. This makes your sewing a stress free experience. The language used in describing the patterns are jargon free and each step by step is numbered and once again includes a visual image. Recommended for every stitcher and I for one will use mine again and again. * Postcard Reviews *These two stunning brand-new titles from Debbie cover on-trend satchels and backpacks. Each book comes in an attractive hard-back folder which also encloses a wallet containing durable plastic templates, from which, by following Debbie’s impeccable instructions, it is possible to construct fifteen different bags from each book. There is a bag for every taste and occasion, each beautifully presented in full colour, showing Debbie’s inspiring fabric choices. All techniques including zipped pockets, magnetic closures and piping are covered in detail, making these projects suitable for every level of sewing expertise. Debbie also includes inspiring suggestions on adapting the templates to expand the design possibilities and create even more bags! Outstanding value for money, these books are a definite must-have for every bag-loving sewer. * East Kent Embroiderers' Guild *Table of ContentsIntroduction 6 Understanding the template 8 Materials 12 Tools 14 Hardware 16 Techniques 17 Debbie’s top tips 24 Oops! 25 The Projects 26 Twist lock satchel 28 Back pocket satchel 34 Big bow satchel 38 Mini satchel 44 Button snap satchel 48 Patch pocket satchel 52 Simply square satchel 56 Slim satchel 60 Zipped bag 64 Hidden pocket satchel 68 Double buckle satchel 72 Supersized satchel 76 Side pocket satchel 80 Quilted flap satchel 84 Drawstring satchel 88 A little extra something 92 Glossary 94 Index 96
£16.19
Gemini Books Group Ltd David Bowie
£15.29
ACC Art Books Chintz
Book SynopsisChintz explores one of the world's most important collections of Indian printed and painted cotton textiles, with expert essays, and illustrations of more than 250 pieces.
£45.00
Kulturalis Chethams Library
£7.95
Amber Books Ltd Forests
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£16.99
Batsford Ltd We Made a Garden
Book Synopsis An elegant new edition of a classic book from one of the twentieth century's greatest garden writers. This landmark work on creating a garden was first published in 1956 and has rarely been out of print since. We Made a Garden is the story of how Margery Fish, one of the leading British gardeners of the mid-20th century, and her husband Walter transformed an acre of wilderness into a stunning cottage garden, still open to the public at East Lambrook Manor, Somerset, England. Quirky and readable, this book details her creation of a world-renowned cottage garden, as well as her battles with Walter in the process, who preferred the standard suburban approach. In this beautiful and timeless work, sherecounts the trials and tribulations, the successes and failures of her venture with ease and humour.Topics covered are colourful and diverse, ranging from the most suitable hyssop for the terraced garden through composting, hedges and making paths to the best time to lift and replant tulip bulbs. This book has been hailed as everything from a blueprint for the creation of a modern cottage garden to a feminist manifesto, and the author's practical knowledge, imaginative ideas and general good sense will encourage and inspire gardeners everywhere.
£13.49
National Gallery Company Ltd Renoir and Love
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Ashmolean Museum In Bloom
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Blue Crow Media Modern Copenhagen Map Modernisme København kort
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3DTotal Publishing Ltd Astre Volume 01
Book SynopsisAstre is a stunning new art magazine from 3dtotal Publishing, featuring exclusive pieces from some of the best artists in the world. With 100 pages, 10 exclusive pull-out prints, luxury finishes, mixed paper types, artist insights, and incredible artwork, Astre is a magazine like no other. This is a celebration of the art we love, made by real artists. To celebrate 25 years of 3dtotal and show our support to a community we love, we wanted to make something that pushed back against AI, showcasing real art by real people in the best way possible, while also creating a true collector’s item. This magazine is a culmination of everything we''ve learned over 25 years of making quality art content, books, and magazines. Our ambition is to make every issue feel like a collector''s item, designed to increase in value over time. Each copy will be numbered and feature multiple paper types and special finishes - embossing, debossing, cut-outs, removable add-ons - if you can imagine it, then you should expect to find it in Astre magazine. The first issue features incredible cover art by Andrew Hem, a Cambodia-born artist who lives in Los Angeles. We also have exclusive new prints by Canadian artists Audra Auclair and Janice Sung, Swedish artists Chantal Horeis and Feefal (who has 1.1m followers on Instagram), and award-winning Bulgarian artist now living in San Francisco, Eliza Ivanova - with more artists to be announced. Each artist will be the focus of an article featuring additional art and insights into their creative minds.Each issue of Astre will only be available for a limited time and in limited quantities. So the choice is yours - keep it in mint condition as a piece of modern art history, or read it every day and hang all the incredible art on your wall.
£36.00
Chris Andrews Publications Ltd Oxford Colleges A5 Calendar 2026
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MagCirc Solutions Boys Boys Boys
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Images Publishing Group Pty Ltd LAtelier Five
£51.00
Anthology Editions Evidence for Contact: Ken Grimes, 1993-2021
Book SynopsisThe definitive book on artist Ken Grimes The paintings of Ken Grimes are strikingly honest, deceptively simple, and decidedly interstellar. Over several decades, Grimes has developed his singular style—using text, numbers, outer space iconography, and geometric shapes painted primarily in stark black and white—to prompt his audience to consider the possibilities and implications of alien contact with earth. Influenced by the proliferation of sci-fi media in his youth, Grimes has also continued to be moved by popular culture, a motif which intermingles with his interest in outer space in ways both earnest and irreverent. Showcasing art from Grimes’s long career, this book catalogs the endless variations on a theme produced by an absolutely unique painter during a lifetime devoted to the mysteries of extraterrestrial life.
£34.20
Oscar Riera Ojeda Publishers Limited Pavilion Living: Architecture, Patronage, and
Book SynopsisPavilion Living looks at the architecture of three recently completed pavilions by Peter Zimmerman Architects on the gardens of a large private house on Philadelphia’s Main Line, and the associated characteristics that accompany these beautifully conceived and carefully built structures. Located on a portion of what was once the extensive property of the Ardrossan Estate, an early 20th-century Georgian Revival mansion by Horace Trumbauer, the new pavilions accompany one of the next generation of houses that can now be seen on the rolling hills of the historic manor. Pavilion Living is a story that encompasses architecture, patronage, and the art of benessere (well-being) with the aim of serving designers and homeowners seeking similar solutions to meaningful outdoor living.
£56.25
Oscar Riera Ojeda The Shape of Music
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£40.00
Hardie Grant Books Design MidCentury Modern
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£14.70
Editions Flammarion Berthe Weill
Book SynopsisLynn Gumpert is director of New York University's Grey Art Museum. Marianne Le Morvan is director and founder of the Berthe Weill archives. Anne Grace is curator of modern art at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. Stéphane Aquin is director of the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. Claire Bernardi is director of the Musée de l'Orangerie in Paris. Robert Parker is an independent art scholar. Charles Dellheim, professor of history and Jewish studies at Boston University, is author of Belonging and Betrayal: How Jews Made the Art World Modern. Sophie Eloy is assistant director of the Musée de la Vie Romantique in Paris. Kirsten Pai Buick is director of Africana studies at the University of New Mexico. Ambre Gauthier is an art historian and independent curator.
£28.00
Hirmer Verlag GmbH Tender Alchemy
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Hartmann Books Dwellings
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Gestalten Drive Different
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Pie Intl Inc Zashikiwarashi Artworks Color Palette
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Pie Intl Inc Zashikiwarashi Artworks Dandelion
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White Star Publishers Castles Royal Palaces
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Skira Editore Abbott Stillman
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Skira Editore Sue Williamson
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£36.00
Mondadori Electa Lalan
Book SynopsisBorn in Guizhou, Xie Jinglan (nicknamed Lalan ) was a multidisciplinary artist trained across various art forms, including painting, music, and dance. Excelling in all such categories, Lalan united these fields in her artistic practice to create an oeuvre that epitomized synthesized art. Her lifelong explorations resulted in an unusual kind of exhibition/performance named Spectacle, which assimilates dance and music within her artworks. Her works can be found in important Western and Asian museums, such as the Centre Pompidou Musee National d Art Moderne, and Musee d Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, Shanghai Art Museum, and others. This book reviews her entire career by selecting her most representative masterpieces and celebrating her life journey as the backdrop, between dream and drama. The materials in this book have been collected by a dedicated research team through a painstaking process lasting more than two years. Lalan s paintings are a melting pot of many important features inspired by traditional Chinese culture on the one hand (including the spirit of Taoism, the practice of qigong, and the essence of ink landscapes during the Song Dynasty), and Western abstract painting on the other.
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Mondadori Electa The Faces of Contemporary Cities
Book SynopsisThe story of Permasteelisa, an Italian company behind the facades of some of the most famous buildings in the world. The great global cities of the Western, Middle Eastern, and Asian world tend to resemble each other more and more. The new buildings of cities such as London, Hong Kong, New York, or Frankfurt are similar, and even the skylines increasingly seem to resemble one another. The fact that there are just a few great architects behind these constructions partly explains this phenomenon. This book reveals how the work of these architectural talents is also made possible by companies such as Permasteelisa, which offer technological solutions for constructing the most futuristic buildings. Permasteelisa produces continuous external cladding: the skin of skyscrapers, large airports, and current business centers. Drawing on its constant research into technology and materials, it collaborates with large architectural firms to transform an architect's project into a building. This
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National Bonsai Foundation Cultivated Stones: Chinese Scholars' Rocks from
Book SynopsisThe original readymade: a pioneering volume on the ancient tradition of the scholar’s rock Lose yourself in the endlessly rich variety of Chinese scholars’ rocks, or gongshi, in this catalog featuring a major gift of Chinese stones to the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum at the U.S. National Arboretum. This gift from recognized authority on scholars’ rocks Kemin Hu includes 50 types of stones, ranging from the traditional to the modern. Lingbi, taihu, ying and other stones have been collected from all over China and are presented here in nine thematic groupings. One hundred and seven stunning photographs allow readers to plumb the depths of this ancient yet dynamic art form. Phillip E. Bloom, curator of the Chinese Garden and director of the Center for East Asian Garden Studies at the Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, guides readers through gongshi’s 2,000-year history and introduces them to some of China’s most passionate “lithomaniacs.” Featuring numerous illustrations and historical aficionados’ own musings in both translation and the original Chinese, Bloom’s essay cracks open gongshi’s history for a Western audience. A collector’s preface by Hu, as well as reflections on stone collecting by American enthusiasts, complete the catalog. Stone appreciation is on the rise in the United States, although the English-language literature remains slim. Cultivated Stones is a valuable contribution to this growing field, not just an introduction for the interested novice but a scholarly advancement in its own right.Trade ReviewCultivated Stones is a beautifully designed volume with a sharp layout and stunning and evocative photographs of the one-hundred-plus stones Illustrated. It is a quality publication from all aspects of production—paper quality, binding, and binding. Rating: Excellent; a must-have volume for all students of Chinese stone appreciation. * VSANA (Viewing Stone Association of North America) *The best way to enjoy this book is in a serial manner. Choose a stone that appeals to your curiosity and mood at any moment and take at least five minutes to took at the image of the stone and allow your mind to wander. You will be rewarded by a deeper reverence for nature and connection with things in the ground we tread upon every day. -- Scott Aker * CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) *
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