Art & Photography Books
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc The Spirit of the Brush: Chinese Brush Painting
Book SynopsisSungsook Setton learned ink painting techniques from Chinese and Korean masters in her native South Korea; now she brings them to you in The Spirit of the Brush. Chinese ink painting is one of the oldest continually practiced art forms in the world. First appearing in China in the fifth century, it soon traveled to Korea, and then to Japan. As old and deeply rooted in East Asian aesthetics and meditation as it is, ink painting is credited with influencing the development of modern Western art. Its minimalist approach to painting continues to have enormous appeal. Author, artist, and teacher, Sungsook Setton is now bringing her years of experience to you with The Spirit of the Brush. You will learn traditional disciplines for holding and using the brush, as well as how to turn these techniques into inner meditation which will help your own world; city views, music, and the essence of contemporary life.Table of ContentsIntroduction: Letting the Brush Lead Spirit : In Search of Qi Tools and Materials Technique Preparing the ink Holding the brush Loading the brush First Exercises: basic use of the brush Basics The Four Noble Plants: orchid, bamboo, plum, and chrysanthemum Landscape Painting: trees, foliage, rocks, mountains, rivers and waterfall Composition Spring Willow tree Forsythia with bird Pond with ducks Summer Avalon garden: Echinacea and dragonflies Dunes Palm and banana trees Fall West Meadow Beach Silver birch tree Maple tree Winter Snow-covered pine needles Central Park Misty, stormy, windy day Painting music Mounting and Seals Gallery Conclusion Supplies Index
£14.44
Prestel Yinka Shonibare MBE: Revised and Expanded Edition
Book SynopsisBorn in London and raised in Nigeria, Shonibare employs a diverse range of media - from sculpture, painting and installation to photography and film - to probe matters of race, class, cultural identity and history. He is perhaps best known for his signature use of a colourful "African" batik fabric that actually originated in Indonesia and was introduced to Africa in the 19th century by British and Dutch colonisers. Incorporated into Victorian costumes, covering sculptures of extraterrestrials, or stretched like canvas for paintings, these vibrant textiles cleverly challenge issues of origin and authenticity. This book - the most comprehensive resource available on Shonibare - presents the best work of the London-based artist's career, including his high-profile project for the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square, London and other innovative public sculptures. Whether lampooning Victorian propriety or commenting on what it means to be an "alien," Shonibare makes art that challenges straightforward interpretations.
£29.75
Union Square & Co. Bridgmans Complete Guide to Drawing from Life
Book SynopsisThis volume combines six books by celebrated artist and lecturer George A. Bridgman, who taught figure and anatomy drawing at New York City's Art Students League. This fifth edition preserves Bridgman's comprehensive lessons and original sketches - featuring more than 1000 drawings and 22 expert lessons on mastering the human figure from every angle - but repackages it with a new cover that distinguishes it from the competition.Trade ReviewPraise for previous editions of Bridgman’s Complete Guide to Drawing from Life: “[A] classic. . . . a standard work at art schools. . . . indispensable.”—Library JournalPraise for previous editions of Bridgman’s Complete Guide to Drawing from Life: “[A] classic. . . . a standard work at art schools. . . . indispensable.”—Library Journal
£15.29
Gibbs M. Smith Inc Patina Homes Gardens
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£37.50
Pie International Entei Ryu Artworks CHIMERA
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£26.25
Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S. Norman Rockwell
Book SynopsisAt the outset of his career, Norman Rockwell was not the most likely candidate for long-term celebrity; he was just one of many skilful illustrators working within the conventions of the day.But there was something tenacious about his vision, and something uncanny about his access to the wellsprings of public taste. Although technically he was an academic painter, he had the eye of a photographer and, as he became a mature artist, he used this eye to give us a picture of America that was familiar - astonishingly so - and at the same time unique.It seems familiar because it was everyone''s dream of America; and it was unique because only Rockwell managed to bring it to life with such authority.This was, perhaps, an America that never existed, but it was an America the public wanted to exist.And Rockwell put it together from elements that were there for everyone to see.Rockwell helped preserve American myths, but, more than that, he recreated them and made them palatable for new generations.His function was to reassure people, to remind them of old values in times of rapid change.
£9.49
Search Press Ltd StepbyStep Manga Workbook
Book SynopsisThe must-have workbook companion to the mega-sellingStep-by-Step Manga, by celebrated manga artist Gecko Keck.
£8.54
Design Studio Press SRD Sketch Collection Vol. 03
Book SynopsisScott Robertson returns with his much anticipated third collection of sketches, clocking in at a whopping 451 drawings that are sure to amaze and inspire.After a brief hiatus from publishing, the acclaimed designer and best-selling author ofHow to DrawandHow to Renderis back to remind the industry why he continues to be a force, with a wide, imaginative range of vehicles represented in the book. From futuristic hot rods and otherworldly rovers, to superhero-worthy sports cars, ocean vehicles and equally incredible headgear, Robertson''s latest sketches created during the last three years, are now ready to transport viewers beyond their own imaginations.
£14.44
Phaidon Press Ltd The Story of Art
Book SynopsisOne of the most famous and popular books on art ever written.Trade Review"Like every art historian of my generation, my way of thinking about pictures has been in large measure shaped by Ernst Gombrich. I was 15 when I read The Story of Art and like millions since, I felt I had been given a map of a great country, and with it the confidence to explore further without fear of being overwhelmed."—Neil MacGregor, former Director of the National Gallery, London, 1995 "Almost as well known as the Mona Lisa, Sir Ernst Gombrich's The Story of Art unites learning and pleasure."—Pierre Rosenberg, Président-Directeur, Musée du Louvre, Paris "More people... have been introduced to the world of fine art, in the last 45 years, though Ernst Gombrich's The Story of Art than through any other single book."—Christopher Frayling, Professor of Cultural History, Royal College of Art, London "The country's bestselling book on art, never out of print, still in demand (and not just by students) and one of the few 'gift books' that actually gets read. The work is not so simplistic as the title implies, but it is this very title that rendered the book enormously attractive in 1950 to a new sort of book buyer: the self-educator. This field was set to grow, publishers eagerly wooing punters into buying the one big book on every impossibly massive but key subject. But with Gombrich, art was all sewn up."—The Times "The Story of Art has just about everything you need to follow the course of art from cave painting to David Hockney - I am surprised it’s not yet been placed in hotels on the bedside table along with Gideon’s Bible since Gombrich is as authoritative as the voice of God - the book has always been a pleasure to read and handle, the colour plates, now with many new additions, are excellent and the text is clear and straightforward, devoid of both pedantry and academic tedium."—The Birmingham Post "As a humane, uncomplicated but unpatronising account of art from prehistoric cave daubs to twentieth-century splurges, Gombrich’s Story of Art is just what its title promises: more of a story than a work of reference, yet that as well."—Business Weekly "A wise and wide-ranging introduction to art history that will last and last."—The List "At 90-odd, the prolific art historian is still going strong. His populist approach comes from his childhood in Vienna, where art was for everyone, not just for stuffed shirts."—The Mail on Sunday "Gombrich has done more than any other human being to draw people towards an enlightened understanding of art. Wearing his immense learning lightly, tackling abstract ideas without losing his readers in jargon, he has attracted a devoted following."—The Sunday Times "The gift he gave us was to make the living process of art understandable to us all. Rather than a dry cultural history, he made looking at art - that perceptual experience - an adventure."—Antony Gormley, artist "Did more tham any other writer in the last 100 years to introduce a wider public to a love of art. Successive generations of students have been drawn to The Story of Art, his erudite survey of Western art, and his big idea: "There is no such thing as art - there are only artists." An academic who stayed firmly outside his profession's charmed circle, his book was intended as a rallying cry against snobbery and elitism, and has remained a classic."—Antique Dealer and Collector's Guide "Ernst Gombrich was the most famous art historian in the world. His reputation was based on a particular approach to the subject, or the mastery of a single period, than on the breadth of his interests and his skill at making the history of art interesting to a non-specialist public."—Independent "...Lucid and endlessly informative..."—The Good Book Guide "Gombrich's voice is lively, opinionated, and almost conversational, yet his erudition shines through to make a book that is both accessible and informative."—Library Journal "This comprehensive look at Western art from prehistoric times on up to the present has been completely redesigned and extensively revised and updated."—Booklist "Enjoy the most famous book on art ever published... This has been revamped for the first time since 1972, offering larger illustrations, more color, and improved text and coverage. Highly recommended."—Midwest Book Review
£29.71
CRC Press CHART
Book SynopsisCHART is a guide to unleashing creativity in data visualization. It takes you on a journey along the spectrum from an ordinary chart to data art, packed with ways to bring more creativity into any visualization. It will help to make your visuals more compelling and memorable, long after the numbers have been crunched.Drawing from over a decade of experience, the author shares thirteen hands-on, tool-agnostic lessons, each filled with actionable insights and unique perspectives. Between these core lessons, youâll find tips, mini-chapters, and dozens of real-world examples from both client and personal projects. The book also includes exclusive glimpses into early sketches, works-in-progress, and in-depth design stories that reveal how creativity in data is often a messy, non-linear, but ultimately rewarding process. CHART: Designing Creative Data Visualization from Charts to Art is designed for journalists, data analysts, business professio
£31.34
Dover Publications Inc. Creative Haven Wildlife Color by Number Coloring
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£7.49
Abrams Mark Ryden Yakalina Secrets
Book SynopsisMark Ryden’s Yakalina Secrets is the wondrous second installment in the artist’s incredible gallery of creatures. Foreword by Takashi Murakami In his Pacific Northwest studio during the isolation of COVID-19, Mark Ryden began a series of his iconic half-animal, half-plush creatures that further explored his reverence for these beings, who are guides through a landscape of the unknown. The figures in these paintings are neither human nor animal, they are spiritual entities that create a bridge between the human and animal worlds in which so much disharmony exists. This book features all of the original portraits of Ryden’s mysterious and mythical creatures. The resulting gallery of enchanted characters embodies the artist’s meticulously realized signature blend of archetype, kitsch, and narrative mysticism.Mark Ryden’sYakalina Secrets features works
£26.25
Quarto Publishing PLC How To Make Your Food Famous
Book SynopsisRevamp your social media feed and gain thousands of followers. Find the secret sauce in How To Make Your Food Famous. This informed, practical guide shows you how to level up your photography, create engaging video content, negotiate social media and establish yourself as a leading foodfluencer. Conquer this in-demand content space with secrets from the biggest foodie voices on Instagram and TikTok, showing you why – and how – the phone eats first. Make your photos and videos delicious and appealing with cropping, lighting and storytelling Attract thousands of followers to your account by using rarely discussed secrets and hacks Learn from over 40 of the world’s most followed food accounts, including Pigtoria Secrets, George’s Bakery, Flouring Kitchen, Between Spoonfuls, The Korean Vegan and the Health Junkie Lina Become the next big thing in th
£12.74
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Sumie
Book SynopsisLearn the engaging art of Japanese sumi painting, where simple sweeps of the brush capture the essence of nature.The Japanese art tradition of Sumi-e uses brushes and ink washes to combine calligraphic lines with carefully thought out blank spaces. Traditionally focusing on flowers and plants, this mindful art form has roots in Zen Buddhism, striving to capture the essence and natural vitality of a subject, rather than creating a realistic representation. In this beautifully illustrated step-by-step guide, master calligraphic artist Akemi Lucas describes the equipment, brush positioning, ink-mixing techniques and mindset needed to excel at this delightful art form. Ideal both for beginners and accomplished Sumi-e artists, the projects start with orchid, bamboo, chrysanthemum, and plum blossom known as ''The Four Gentlemen'' and increase in complexity through fruits and flowers to water, insects, and birds. Many of the later projects also include important ad
£17.00
Taschen GmbH Edward S. Curtis. The North American Indian.
Book SynopsisThrough more than 700 photos across 20 portfolios, Edward S. Curtis artfully preserves North America's indigenous heritage, inviting us to embrace the diversity of traditions, revive forgotten narratives, and nurture a spirit of peaceful coexistence.
£90.00
HarperCollins Publishers Hidden Treasures of the National Trust
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£21.25
HarperCollins Publishers Beautiful News Positive Trends Uplifting Stats
Book SynopsisIn this fascinating follow-up to the bestselling Information is Beautiful and Knowledge is Beautiful, the king of infographics David McCandless uses spectacular visuals to give us all a bit of good news.We are living in the Information Age, in which we are constantly bombarded with data on television, in print and online. How can we relate to this mind-numbing overload? Enter David McCandless and his amazing infographics: simple, elegant ways to understand information too complex or abstract to grasp any way but visually. In his unique signature style, he creates dazzling displays that blend facts with their connections, contexts and relationships, making information meaningful, entertaining and beautiful.In his highly anticipated third book, McCandless illustrates positive news from around the world, for an informative, engaging and uplifting collection of new infographic art.Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR INFORMATION IS BEAUTIFUL: ‘Unbelievably brilliant’ Vogue ‘(A) terrific compendium of visual information’ Shortlist ‘In this intriguing book, David McCandless presents a cavalcade of compelling and colourful graphics, each one innovative in its attempt to offer a new perspective on some of our most pervasive twenty-first century obsessions’ Time Out ‘Stunning’ The Sunday Times ‘Thought-provoking, lovingly-crafted and informative; a handsome book that anyone would be grateful to receive’ Picked as one of the best science books of the year in Arts & Books, Independent on Sunday ‘What David McCandless has done is genius… dry data is transformed into small pieces of pop art that engage so much you end up learning more, without realising it. The ideal encyclopaedia for the information age.' Red Handed
£21.25
Insight Editions Wicked Emerald City Journal with Ribbon Charm
Book SynopsisVenture into Emerald City and show off your love for Wicked with this deluxe journal featuring an elegant velvet ribbon page marker adorned with an enameled hot air balloon charm.
£14.96
Thames and Hudson Ltd Oliver Jeffers
Book SynopsisAn overview of the life and work of Oliver Jeffers, the Belfast-raised illustrator, bookmaker, painter, designer, campaigner and global superstar of the world of visual communication A phenomenon of 21st-century bookmaking, Oliver Jeffers has carved an extraordinary career that shows no sign of slowing. Still only in his forties, he has published an array of hugely popular books, both as illustrator and authorillustrator. This overview of his life and work so far charts his passion for the environment and his quest to understand humanity's major challenges, and the impact this has had on his creative and intellectual output. The list of Jeffers's accomplishments is long and glittering: he has held numerous one-man shows, in both the UK and the USA, and was appointed an MBE in 2022 for services to the arts. Most importantly, however, he has tirelessly pushed the boundaries of what a picturebook can be. His regular exploration of existential issues whether through illustration or
£16.99
Yale University Press Caspar David Friedrich
Book SynopsisA richly illustrated volume surveying the career of Caspar David Friedrich, the German landscape painter whose emotionally profound visions of nature are among the most iconic works of Romantic art The paintings and drawings of the nineteenth-century German landscape painter Caspar David Friedrich (17741840) brilliantly illuminate our experience of the natural world. This generously illustrated volume explores how Friedrich, who created some of the most indelible images of Romantic art, deployed signature motifsmoonlit skies, Gothic ruins, isolated figures, and misty panoramastogether with innovative compositional strategies to create paintings and drawings that are metaphorically rich and emotionally profound. Friedrich worked at the dawn of a new understanding in Europe of the human relationship with the nature, as German artists and intellectuals elevated the exploration of nature into a journey of self-discovery, yielding insights into spirituality, mortality, identity, and history. Essays by leading scholars examine Friedrich's career, considering how he created a new and open-ended pictorial language to express the Romantic vision of nature. Placing his works in cultural and historic context, the authors evaluate his status as an icon of German Romanticism and as a touchstone for visual culture in the United States, while also exploring his working methods and the complex themes that underpinned his art. Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art/Distributed by Yale University Press Exhibition Schedule: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (February 8May 11, 2025)
£36.00
Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S. Audubons Birds of America The National Audubon
Book SynopsisThis sparkling Tiny Folio edition of Audubon''s Birds of America displays all 435 of Audubon''s hand-coloured engravings, graced with an illuminating introduction by Roger Tory Peterson that places Audubon in his ornithological and art historical context. Issued with the full endorsement and cooperation of the Audubon Society, the stunning Baby Elephant Folio - here reproduced in a miniature-like version - was the first work ever to arrange Audubon''s plates in scientific order.Trade Review"A brilliant achievement." -- The New York TimesTable of ContentsTable of Contents from: Audubon's Birds of America I Divers of Lakes and Bays, Wanderers of Seas and Coasts II Waterfowl III Scavengers and Birds of Prey IV Upland Gamebirds and Marsh-dwellers V Shorebirds VI Seabirds VII Showy Birds, Nocturnal Hunters, and Superb Aerialists VIII Gleaners of Forest and Meadow IX Songsters and Mimics X Woodland Sprites XI Flockers and Songbirds
£9.49
Five Continents Editions Seeds
Book SynopsisFrench photographer Paul Starosta unveils the artistic splendour of seeds in 200 closeup photographs. From jewels to sculptures, these tiny wonders hide the vast potential of life.
£32.40
3DTotal Publishing Ltd Sketching from the Imagination: Characters
Book SynopsisSketches and drawings are the foundations of great art, where thoughts and concepts first come to life as an image. In Sketching from the Imagination: Characters, fifty talented artists share their sketches, inspirations, and approaches to creating characters. This book is a visually stunning collection packed with useful tips and creative insights--an invaluable resource that will inspire artists of all abilities.
£17.09
PIE Books Bonsai
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£22.49
Hardie Grant Books Coco Chanel: The Illustrated World of a Fashion
Book SynopsisCoco Chanel: The Illustrated World of a Fashion Icon is an illustrated biography of Coco’s Chanel's life from the internationally reknown illustrator and author, Megan Hess. It features key moments from Coco's amazing life and iconic items from the fashion empire that she built. Think an illustrated picture book for adults, told through Megan's stylish and feminine illustrations with a fun, whimsical and magical bent. Coco Chanel takes us on a romp through the three distinct chapters of Coco's life: from Coco’s early life and building the brand, to the empire she created, to the legacy she left behind, and how her style is still influential and iconic today.Hess’s book literally paints a picture of the woman who forever changed the way women dress.—The AustralianCoco Chanel: The Illustrated World of a Fashion Icon is a beautifully presented biography of the designer—Books + Publishing NationalStyle lovers, unite! This amazing guided tour of Chanel’s game-changing empire is made for coffee tables—CleoAustralian illustrator Megan Hess, whose work graces prestigious designers and brands including Chanel, Carrier and Tiffany and Co., creates a whimsical adventure through the world of Mademoiselle Chanel—PRIMOLife
£14.44
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Identity Designed: The Definitive Guide to Visual
Book SynopsisIdeal for students of design, independent designers, and entrepreneurs who want to expand their understanding of effective design in business, Identity Designed is the definitive guide to visual branding. Written by best-selling writer and renowned designer David Airey, Identity Designed formalizes the process and the benefits of brand identity design and includes a substantial collection of high-caliber projects from a variety of the world’s most talented design studios. You’ll see the history and importance of branding, a contemporary assessment of best practices, and how there’s always more than one way to exceed client expectations. You’ll also learn a range of methods for conducting research, defining strategy, generating ideas, developing touchpoints, implementing style guides, and futureproofing your designs. Each identity case study is followed by a recap of key points. The book includes projects by Lantern, Base, Pharus, OCD, Rice Creative, Foreign Policy, Underline Studio, Fedoriv, Freytag Anderson, Bedow, Robot Food, Together Design, Believe in, Jack Renwick Studio, ico Design, and Lundgren+Lindqvist. Identity Designed is a must-have, not only for designers, but also for entrepreneurs who want to improve their work with a greater understanding of how good design is good business.Trade Review“Not just a beautifully designed book, but also beautiful in its depth and detail about the identity design process.” * Khoi Vinh, principal designer, Adobe *“David Airey has a keen eye for design around the world and a commitment to design excellence. There are gems of original work throughout this book with insightful analysis about what makes each an effective solution.” -- Sagi Haviv, Chermayeff & Geismar & Haviv“Just as every brand designer knows, research is the key to unlocking useful insight and inspiration. Here, David Airey has done just that, speaking with preeminent design studios around the world to find out how they carry out a visual identity project. Identity Designed is a brilliant book bursting with revealing discussion and inspirational work.” -- Luke Tonge, director, Birmingham Design Festival“David Airey has been inspiring designers to do their best for over a decade. His new book continues to build on that legacy. Filled with case studies detailing the ideologies and ideas of many of the most creative studios on the planet, Identity Designed is sure to become an instant classic and an incredible contribution to the design community.” -- Bernadette Jiwa, bestselling author and brand story strategist"Another excellent book by celebrated author David Airey. This book is handy for students who want to learn graphic design basics, including company logo design. Even individual designers who dream of making it big in their field should also have this book on their reading list." * Design Hill *"Ideal for design students, independent designers, and leaders who are in the business of expanding their understanding of how effective logos work. Also giving readers a sneak peek of high-caliber projects from a variety of the world’s most talented design studios, this find is sure to deliver in more ways than one." * Just Creative *
£24.38
3DTotal Publishing Ltd Cozy Days: The Art of Iraville
Book SynopsisIra “Iraville” Sluyterman van Langewedye is a popular contemporary illustrator beloved for her charming watercolour illustrations of nature, small towns, idyllic scenes, and everyday life. This title brings together a collection of her best work in a giftworthy, lavishly presented hardback art book, which includes never-before-seen images, impressive portfolio pieces, insightful works in progress, beautiful photography, and the artist’s own guides to handcrafting sketchbooks and watercolour paints at home. Supported by a Kickstarter campaign in summer 2018, Cozy Days: The Art of Iraville marks another high quality collaboration between 3dtotal Publishing and some of the best illustrators working today.
£20.69
Abrams Vogue The Editors Eye
Book SynopsisA celebration of the pivotal role the fashion editor has played in shaping America's sense of style since "Vogue"'s launch 120 years ago. Drawing on American Vogue's exceptional archive, this book focuses on the work of eight of the magazine's legendary fashion editors.
£45.00
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Complete Guide to Designing and Printing
Book SynopsisThe Complete Guide to Designing and Printing Fabric is a comprehensive handbook covering everything there is to know about designing and printing fabric. The book walks readers through the entire fabric design process, from finding inspiration, through step-by-step tutorials on how to design a pattern (both digitally and by hand), looking at different printing methods (such as digital printing, screenprinting, monoprinting, stamping, stencilling, resis dying, painting and inkjet printing), to establishing and developing a fabric collection, and approaching a manufacturer. The Complete Guide to Designing and Printing Fabric is full of advice from established fabric designers with clear, easy to follow step-by-step tutorials.Textile design is a competitive industry and learning how to design fabric is something that both designers and crafters with an avid interest in fabrics are keen to learn more about. Companies such as Spoon Flower (spoon.flower.com) have emerged, offering customers Trade Reviewan inspirational and practical guide that walks readers through the entire fabirc design and printing process. * prlog.org, April 2011 *Excellent resource for students as an updated reference book, reminder of techniques, inspirational and aspirational. -- Claire Baker, Cleveland College of Art & Design, UK
£22.94
Search Press Ltd Abstracts: 50 Inspirational Projects
Book SynopsisWhere do you find inspiration for an abstract painting? How do you start? What materials should you use? Are composition and perspective important? These questions and others are answered in detail in this impressive book, with a clarity that guarantees success. Whether you want to purely abstract your ideas, thoughts and feelings into colour and mood, or whether you want to base your pictures on subjects that interest you, such as landscapes, flowers, or music, you will find much to guide and fascinate you here. Rolina van Vliet is an enthusiastic teacher, and she offers a brilliant insight into what makes good paintings, with 50 stunning projects, each accompanied by expert tips and a full palette of exciting and fun techniques. With help on what materials to use and how to use them, she includes many photographs illustrating different ways to create smooth, textured, collaged, vibrant, powerful and atmospheric abstract art. Beginners will love the way Rolina encourages experimentation - there are no rules, and more experienced artists will find much here to inspire them.Trade ReviewThis is a nice change of direction in the literature of abstract painting. When it comes to abstracts, it's the ideas behind the work that mainly count and it's difficult to come up with a strictly instructional approach because you're not simply representing a subject but interpreting it and, if you don't have something to say, there's not really any point in even getting started. However, there are various muscles you can develop and working from a set of ideas and exercises based on what other artists have done will help you get the idea of where you're supposed to be going and how you might get there. Rolina has come up with a good range of approaches such as the interplay of lines, monochrome working, even painting from photographs and to music. This latter is something that's cropped up before and is an intriguing idea - you use a favourite piece to put yourself in a specific frame of mind and then simply (well, I say, "simply") transfer that creativity to paper. As well as the projects, Rolina has some useful comments on where you might look for sources of inspiration and, in her conclusion, a list of do's and don'ts that every artist should have taped to their studio wall.-Artbookreview.net Abstract art can be a notoriously difficult genre to teach but experienced tutor Rolina van Vliet begins with a very positive statement of intent in this, her third book on the subject. Posing the question, 'Why paint in the abstract style?', she underlines the benefits of working in this way, from the joy of interpretation to the freedom from rigid techniques. Nevertheless, she still provides a very organised framework for developing your skills - each of the 50 subsequent projects list what materials you need and which skills you can acquire.-Artists & Illustrators This book follows Rolinas two very successful and acclaimed previous books on abstract painting and covers the questions so often asked what shall I paint and How shall I paint it. Until I began painting myself I rarely appreciated abstract art having seen too much of the "throw some paint at a canvas and call it an abstract" type of works. Sadly there's still a lot of that type around but with books such as these by Rolina hopefully people who are interested in art will take time to learn a more disciplined and structured approach. Rolina has developed a theory and background of abstract painting that she has outlined in her previous books and in this one she puts some of those ideas into practice devising exercises to hone the skills learned by the student from them. The first third of the book is full of ideas to make us think about what we want to paint and how to approach it. Rolina explains how to see abstractly - many paintings are actually based around pictorial elements that the artist then looks for the abstract in them - very different to the throw paint and see method that I talked about earlier. Through thinking about external influences we begin to process the ideas for a painting - Rolina gives us some guidelines on how to develop these ideas by way of questioning ourselves, what colour combinations do we want to use, what shapes and lines are we planning, will we add texture, will this be totally abstract or will elements of the original idea be visible. She explains all this is important preparatory work to create a pleasing and successful painting. She covers sources of inspiration, picture elements and colours, and texture and technique - al these are covered in more detail in earlier books but for the purpose of this book a brief overview is given. The projects themselves are broken down into specific elements - study task, materials, picture elements, techniques, and composition. In this way Rolina gives the basics of the project accompanied by an illustration of some she has created using each method and yet the final project will be the students own work. Most of the projects are accompanied by useful study tips that will be helpful when the student branches out entirely on their own work. I really enjoy Rolinas books - they are packed full of helpful and easy to follow ideas. I think anyone new to abstract works will find that they are in fact far more structured than usually believed and whether you are an artist want to learn to create your own abstract works or simply have a love of art and want to learn to appreciate the work involved in abstract paintings this book is a winner.-JeannieZelos.com Have you always wanted to try abstract painting but are not sure where to start? There is surely more to it than just the random application of paint - yes there is, and here is a whole book of ideas for the beginner abstract artist. This is essentially a very hands-on book filled with projects to try an approach which I personally think works very well indeed. At the outset the author explains how abstract art has its roots in the figurative, but ideas are expressed in a freer manner. She discusses concepts, line, color, inspiration and more before the main section of the book, which is where you can find the projects. Most of these involve acrylics rather than any other paint type, which suits the modern style and which are very versatile. Try your hand at playing with lines, mixed media, collage, depicting organic forms, emulating Picasso, using newspaper cuttings and many more. Each study has simple instructions and ideas to try along with an example and the studies number fifty. After these there are a hundred one-line ideas to try, such as creating an image to go with the last book you read, using a paper ball to make textures and making a Matisse-style paper cutout collage. All of these ideas are sure to free up the imagination and produce some vibrant and interesting work, so if you want to have a go at this style of art then this is a good book to start with. You do need some basic art history knowledge first in order to know the work of named artists, but as all these are well known this should not pose a problem for many artists.-Myshelf.com Abstraction is not as often discussed in art guides as figurative painting. Given its subjectivity, abstraction is inherently difficult to teach, but van Vliet ( The Art of Abstract Painting ) commendably spends as much time covering concepts and inspiration as she does technique. The 50 short exercises function well as experimental jumping-off points for readers rather than as finished projects. In these lessons, van Vliet emphasizes process through a wide-ranging, succinct discussion of many different materials. This book will appeal to beginning and intermediate artists who want to try something new.-Library Journal USA
£11.69
Union Square & Co. McMurtries Human Anatomy Coloring Book
Book SynopsisThis colouring book, with its concisely written text and easy-to-colour-in medical illustrations, has been revised into a new user-friendly format.
£17.00
Headline Publishing Group The Little Guide to Coco Chanel: Style to Live By
Book SynopsisThe creative genius who gave us the Little Black Dress and Chanel No. 5. Almost 50 years after her death, Coco Chanel remains one of the world's most influential fashion designers. Her story is one of creative brilliance and innovation - she was a driving force in freeing women from the restrictive clothing they had been obliged to wear for generations. 'In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different,' Chanel would say, and throughout her life she demonstrated extraordinary passion and determination to change the world around her. There is much wisdom to glean from Chanel's self-reflections, while her sharp wit and joie de vivre will amuse, surprise and inspire in equal measure. 'Fashion changes, but style endures.' As seen on vogue.co.uk, 18 August 2017, by Julia Neel. 'Nobody has ever told Coco Chanel what to think.' As seen on dailymail.co.uk, 10 September 2019, by Caroline Howe. 'A girl should be two things: who and what she wants.' As seen on marieclaire.co.uk, 4 October 2016, by Mariel Reed. 'The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.' As seen on harpersbazaar.com, 12 August 2017.Table of ContentsBeing Coco * Women * Style * Life and Love * Success * Chanelisms.
£6.99
RIBA Publishing Nature Inside: A biophilic design guide
Book SynopsisBiophilic design brings positive experiences of nature into the built environment — whether in a domestic, work, leisure, healthcare, education or retail setting. Written by proponents, who are also leading expert practitioners, this book is the first design guide to biophilia for architects and interior designers. By raising awareness of biophilic design as a strategy to support psychological and physiological wellbeing, Nature Inside illustrates how it can be implemented, across a range of international case studies. It offers a plethora of practical insight and real-world solutions for all designers. Starting with the principles and processes of biophilic design in practice, it showcases a variety of interior spaces — residential, retail, workplace, hospitality, education, healthcare and manufacturing. The final chapter looks ‘outside the walls’, by providing a case study at the campus and city scale, concluding with an essential practical toolkit. Featured projects include: The London home of Kelly Hoppen MBE Seesaw Coffee, Beijing, by nota architects The Assemblage, New York, by Meyer Davis Studio Central Library, Calgary, Canada, by Snøhetta Bank of America Tower, New York, by COOKFOX TRi Restaurant, Hong Kong, by IBUKU Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Foreword Introduction What is biophilia, and what does it mean for buildings and spaces? PART 1 Chapter 1 The scientific and business case for biophilic design Chapter 2 Biophilic design in practice: principles, processes and outcomes Chapter 3 At the small scale: fixtures, fittings, fabrics and finishes PART 2 Case studies, illustrating different aspects of the biophilic design process, and outcomes including, where available, post-occupancy data Chapter 4 In the home: residential design Chapter 5 In school: learning environments Chapter 6 In the store: retail experience Chapter 7 In the office: workplace experience Chapter 8 In the hotel: hospitality experience Chapter 9 In the hospital: healing environments Chapter 10 In the factory: manufacturing facilities Chapter 11 In the community: civic spaces and transit hubs Chapter 12 Outside the walls: biophilic design at campus, neighbourhood and city scale APPENDICES Toolkit Endnotes Glossary Index Bibliography
£42.30
Thames & Hudson Ltd Shocking The Surreal World of Elsa Schiaparelli
Book SynopsisPublished to accompany the major exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, this book is destined to become a must-have work of reference for all fashion lovers. The couturière Elsa Schiaparelli (18901973) was a key figure in Paris fashion between the two World Wars. Following in the footsteps of her mentor Paul Poiret, she designed her first knitwear collection in January 1927. Decorated with trompe-l'oeil motifs in black and white, her sweaters were an immediate success in both France and the USA. In 1935, the Maison Schiaparelli opened in the Place Vendôme in Paris, selling collections designed for sports, city and evening wear. Like her arch-rival Gabrielle Chanel, Schiaparelli also worked closely with artists, including Man Ray, Jean Cocteau and Salvador Dalí, with whom she created a lobster dress. Taking a cue from Surrealism, her creations were hugely imaginative and made use of innovative new materials. The Schiap' style continued to develop through the 19Trade Review'Beautifully illustrated … pays tribute to a woman who truly understood the art of style' - Harper’s Bazaar'Illuminating and grand ... Not even the most dedicated fashionista will leave 'Shocking' without a deeper sense of Schiaparelli's effort to make clothes that encouraged people to think' - Shelf Awareness'This delightful book, filled with illustrations and laced together with observational essays, reminds us of the creativity of a woman who thought clothes could be more than things to wear … a wild celebration of a rare talent' - The Lady'An alluring tribute to the inventive designer who was so far ahead of her time she's still avant-garde nearly 50 years after her death ... Includes trenchant essays on Schiaparelli's life, achievements, and influence' - NPR'Explores the sensational creations of the Italian designer [and] traces the evolution of 'Schiap' style. Drawings, essays, original artwork, archival material, and contemporary features fill the gaps in the story' - Air Mail'One hundred and twenty designs and accessories are lavishly photographed in full color... You will be struck by the breadth of Schiap’s influence... Essential reading is Hanya Yanagihara’s interview with the current artistic director of Maison Schiaparelli, Daniel Roseberry' - AvenueTable of ContentsPreface by Johannes Huth Elsa Schiaparelli, a Last Dance - Olivier Gabet Essays Shocking: Life between the Lines - Marie-Sophie Carron de la Carrière Man Ray and Elsa Schiaparelli: Fair Weather for Creativity - Emmanuelle de l’Écotais Three Asides - Patrick Mauriès Dressing the Modern Woman - Dilys Blum When Dalí Discovered Fashion - Jean-Louis Gaillemin Clothing and Accessories Elsa Schiaparelli - Valérie Belin Jewelry Costume Jewelry and Accessories Schiaparelli Today More Beautiful When Broken: A Conversation with Daniel Roseberry - Hanya Yanaghirara Appendices Clothing and Accessories from the Musée des Arts Décoratifs de Paris Collection Bibliography Chronology of the Life of Elsa Schiaparelli
£45.00
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Jo van GoghBonger
Book SynopsisIt is so good, after so many years of public indifference, even hostility towards Vincent and his work, to feel towards the end of my life that the battle is won.' JO VAN GOGH-BONGER TO GUSTAVE COQUIOT, 1922It is a sacrifice for the sake of Vincent's glory.' JO VAN GOGH-BONGER ON THE SALE OF THE SUNFLOWERS' TO THE NATIONAL GALLERY, UK, 1924Little known but no less influential, Jo van Gogh-Bonger was sister-in-law of Vincent van Gogh, wife of his brother, Theo. When the brothers died soon after each other, she took charge of Van Gogh's artistic legacy and devoted the rest of her life to disseminating his work.Despite being widowed with a young son, Jo successfully navigated the male-dominated world of the art marketpublishing Van Gogh's letters, organizing exhibitions in the Netherlands and throughout the world, and making strategic sales to private individuals and influential dealersultimately establishing Van Gogh's reputation as one of the finest artists oTrade Review[Luijten] presents a fascinating and detailed account of [Jo van Gogh-Bonger’s] astonishing life … [A] magnificent tribute. -- Martin Bailey * The Art Newspaper *Magisterial. . . . Luijten has produced the most significant addition to the Van Gogh literature in nearly forty years. * New Criterion *Thorough … from which [Jo van Gogh-Bonger] emerges as both formidable and fascinating in her own right. * New Statesman *Art historians say Luijten’s biography is a major step in what will be an ongoing reappraisal — not only of the source of van Gogh’s fame but also of the modern notion of what an artist is. For that, too, is something Jo helped to invent. * Russell Shorto, The New York Times *Compelling … The book brings a remarkable woman to wider notice … The van Gogh brothers were inseparable, in life and death, but thanks to this author’s diligence, Jo now has her place alongside them. -- Michael Prodger * Country Life *[A] superb biography of the … extraordinary Jo van Gogh-Bonger. So much has been written on Vincent van Gogh that you wonder what more can be said. It turns out much more on the woman who was the early driving force behind the Dutch artist’s legacy. -- Jacqueline Riding * The Art Newspaper (Books of the Year) *[An] important biography. -- Elizabeth Lowry * Times Literary Supplement *This revelatory new biography portrays [Jo van Gogh Bonger] as a visionary woman, driven to shake the art world to the core, who took charge of van Gogh’s artistic legacy after the brothers’ deaths. It also sheds new light on the complex history of how public appreciation for the work of van Gogh the artist originated and grew. * The Bookseller *An accessible, immensely researched and vital record of van Gogh-Bonger’s remarkable life … [Jo] ensured that Vincent’s talent and pieces lived on; now her own extraordinary work and legacy are highlighted in this essential book from Luijten. -- Chloe Edwards * Buzz *A fascinating and copiously illustrated biography of van Gogh’s remarkable sister in law. -- John Green * Morning Star *More than a literary biography... Jo’s life and her experiences in the international art world fascinate and enthral. * De Standaard *This incredibly granular account of the life of Jo van Gogh-Bonger finally gives her the credit she deserves. . . . Inspiring. * Artnet *All for Vincent captivates you. It is as if you are a personal witness to the story of a girl from Amsterdam who breaks free from her protective environment and grows into a strong and dedicated woman in a world that is dominated by men. * Trouw *The book provides an ideal compliment to the letters and diaries, fleshing out what is, in the latter case for Jo, a rather fragmentary record, largely preoccupied with what she describes as, 'the mirror of my inner life'. Armed with all the archive material at his disposal, Mr Luijten expertly fills in the gaps using sources that include not only Jo's diaries, but [from] her son, Vincent Willum ... this reader can only recommend [the author's] book. * Journal of Curatorial Studies *It’s massively important. [...] It shows that without Jo there would have been no van Gogh. * Steven Naifeh, author of the bestselling 'Van Gogh: The Life' (2011) and ‘Van Gogh and the Artists He Loved’ (2021) *Table of ContentsIntroduction: ‘An Amsterdam girl’ Part One: A respectable middle-class family—the Bongers, 1862–88 1. A carefree childhood in a harmonious family 2. HBS and training as an English teacher 3. Translator, teacher and love for Eduard Stumpff Part Two: Initiation into art—the Van Goghs, 1888–91 4. Prelude to her marriage to Theo van Gogh 5. Married life and motherhood in Paris 6. Life with the duality of Theo and Vincent Part Three: Boarding house keeper with an attic full of art, 1891–1901 7. Back in the Netherlands—Villa Helma in Bussum 8. Contacts with Jan Veth, Jan Toorop and Richard Roland Holst 9. Playing with fire—Isaac Israëls Part Four: Second marriage and concentrated promotion of Van Gogh’s work, 1901–5 10. Johan Cohen Gosschalk—Villa Eikenhof in Bussum 11. Reviewing books and promoting Van Gogh—back in Amsterdam Part Five: Van Gogh goes from strength to strength, 1905–12 12. A magnificent exhibition in the summer of 1905 13. The art dealers Gaston Bernheim, Paul Cassirer and Johannes de Bois 14. Contracts for publication of Van Gogh’s letters Part Six: Efforts for social democracy and publication of Van Gogh’s letters, 1912–25 15. The Sociaal-Democratische Arbeiderspartij (SDAP) 16. The publication of Brieven aan zijn broeder (Letters to his Brother) (1914) 17. New York-translations of the letters into English 18. A sacrifice for Vincent’s glory Epilogue: ‘An exceptional example for women’ Notes Illustrations Abbreviations Bibliography Acknowledgements Index of Names and Titles
£22.50
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc The Complete Beginner's Guide to Drawing: More
Book SynopsisWith helpful tips and easy to follow step-by-step lessons, The Complete Beginner's Guide to Drawing is the perfect resource for artists looking to hone their drawing style and technique.The Complete Beginner's Guide to Drawing is a comprehensive guide to drawing a vast array of subjects, from landscapes and flowers to animals and portraits. This helpful resource begins with a thorough introduction to the essential tools and materials artists need to get started, including different types of pencils, sketchbooks, papers, and other tools. Additionally, artists will learn the fundamentals of drawing, as well as a variety of drawing techniques, including rendering realistic textures, creating volume, and capturing perspective. The Complete Beginner's Guide to Drawing guides beginning and intermediate artists through a series of easy-to-follow, step-by-step projects covering a variety of subject matter. With helpful tips and beautiful artwork to inspire, The Complete Beginner's Guide to Drawing is the perfect resource for artists looking to hone their drawing style and technique.
£14.39
Tuttle Publishing Japanese Style Watercolor Portraits
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£14.44
Tuttle Publishing Origami Paper 100 sheets Japanese Chiyogami 8 14
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£10.80
ACC Art Books Harry Styles: and the clothes he wears
Book Synopsis"A true collector’s item…" — Tim Chan, Rolling Stone "Filled to the brim with everything from Harry's colour palettes to his inspiration, this pick combines high-fashion with all the quirkiness we love about HS and it's just perfect." — Glamour UK "Have the best-dressed coffee table by adorning it with this book filled with photos of THE best-dressed man." — Seventeen Magazine "It's a wonderful book... if you're a Harry Styles fan or not...just have a look at how he wears clothes, look at his influences, and if you are a Harry Styles fan, it's a double whammy." — BBC's Jo Good Show "This deep dive into some of his most iconic fits is a dream gift for the person who basically spent 2021-2023 living, breathing, and eating Love On Tour." — Buzzfeed “I’m incredibly lucky to have an environment where I feel comfortable being myself” – Harry Styles. Stepping bravely into the cyclone of 21st-century fashions, Harry Styles is more than weathering the storm. Whether he’s breaking the internet with his $7.99 frog-eyed yellow bucket hat or a pair of black fishnets, or fronting cult magazine The Beauty Papers, as he did in March 2021, Hazza’s sparkle knows no boundaries. Gucci met Styles in 2014, and there was instant chemistry. According to designer Alessandro Michele, Harry is ‘a young Greek God with the attitude of James Dean and a little bit of Mick Jagger’ – and that effortless superstardom certainly radiates from the photos in this collection, which document the heart of Harry’s wardrobe, both on-stage and off. Part fashion history lesson, pulling references from the rock and roll greats of the past, and part innovation, Harry’s style pays homage to Kurt Cobain and Marc Bolan, Prince and Little Richard, while developing into something authentic and entirely his own. This chic book fizzles with facts about Harry’s styling choices, presenting the star’s most revered looks alongside pictures that trace the roots of each design. With quotes from key designers, this is the perfect gift for any fan. Trade Review"A true collector’s item…" - Tim Chan, Rolling StonePosted on Instagram stories by Influencer Tara Thompson, Influencer Jenna Wolf, and Influencer Emmy Hartman. - InstagramPosted on Instagram stories by Magazine Elle Korea - InstagramHarry Styles... "has known how to break all the rules to dress matching classic Hollywood with rebellion of rock." [Translated from Spanish via Google Translate] - ELLE Mexico"Filled to the brim with everything from Harry's colour palettes to his inspiration, this pick combines high-fashion with all the quirkiness we love about HS, and it's just perfect." - Glamour UKPosted on Instagram stories by influencer Lauren Ladnier - Instagram"This collection book is a detailed study of the selection of outfits throughout the years of Styles' career and that prints the moment that the world is going through: one where inclusion, diversity and difference not only are welcome, but they set the fashion trends and 21st century society." - Grazie Mexico"Harry Styles fans unite: this epic book takes a look at the Watermelon Sugar singer's epic outfits to date through 100 fabulous photographs – also paying homage to the idols who have influenced his sartorial taste. A great gifts for teens who love Harry" - Glamour UK"This hardcover book by Terry Newman also features eye-catching photos of the artist’s amazing fashions, making it the ideal purchase for the biggest Harry Styles fan — or even fashion lover — you know." - Seventeen Magazine"Have the best-dressed coffee table by adorning it with this book filled with photos of THE best-dressed man." - Seventeen Magazine"With over 100 photos and references to pop idols that have inspired some of Styles’s looks, Harry Styles: And the Clothes he Wears takes readers on a deep dive into the artist’s closet." - Bella MagazinePosted on Instagram stories and TikTok by Influencer Andie J - Instagram and TikTokPosted on Instagram stories by Influencer Ceri Jones. - Instagram Ceri Jones"Has anyone else been keeping up with the ever-changing fashion evolution of Harry Styles? From suits, to skirts to sequins the man has done it all, and author Terry Newman, is serving it to us on a silver platter." - BELLA Magazine"It's a wonderful book... if you're a Harry Styles fan or not...just have a look at how he wears clothes, look at his influences, and if you are a Harry Styles fan, it's a double whammy." - BBC's Jo Good Show"See the inspiration behind some of the most famous looks worn by Harry Styles. The beautifully bound book has over 100 photos of the pop star and his fashion choices." - Entertainment Tonight"The Perfect Last Minute Gifts For The Pop Music Lover In Your Life." - Z100 New York Radio"This deep dive into some of his most iconic fits is a dream gift for the person who basically spent 2021-2023 living, breathing, and eating Love On Tour." - Buzzfeed
£19.80
Lannoo Publishers World Press Photo 2022
Book SynopsisThe renowned World Press Photo Foundation (“Connecting the world to the stories that matter”) publishes a compilation of prizewinning press photographs each year. Carefully selected from thousands of entries, they present the most celebrated, powerful, moving, and often disturbing images from around the world, often putting a face on conflicts in far-flung places and reminding us of our shared humanity. The 2022 Yearbook, bringing together the best press photographs from 2021, will reflect the joy, anguish, and upheaval of this incredible year.
£22.46
The Crowood Press Ltd The Medieval Tailor's Assistant: Common Garments
Book SynopsisThe Medieval Tailor's Assistant is the standard work for both amateurs and professionals wishing to re-create the clothing of Medieval England for historical interpretation or drama. This new edition extends its range with details of fitting different figures and many more patterns for main garments and accessories from 1100 to 1480. It includes simple instructions for plain garments, as well as more complex patterns and adaptations for experienced sewers. Advice on planning outfits and materials to use is given along with a range of projects and alternative designs, from undergarments to outer wear. Early and later tailoring methods are also covered within the period. There are clear line drawings, pattern diagrams and layouts and over eighty full-colour photographs that show the garments as working outfits.
£26.96
Quarto Publishing PLC The $12 Million Stuffed Shark: The Curious
Book SynopsisWhy would a smart New York investment banker pay twelve million dollars for the decaying, stuffed carcass of a shark? By what alchemy does Jackson Pollock’ s drip painting No.5 1948 sell for $140 million? The first book to look at the economics of the modern art world, and the marketing strategies that power the market to produce such astronomical prices, this surprising and revelatory book explores the money, lust, and self-aggrandizement of the art world in an attempt to determine what makes a particular work valuable while others are ignored. Drawing on interviews with past and present executives of auction houses and art dealerships, artists, and the buyers who move the market, Thompson launches the reader on a journey of discovery through the peculiar world of modern art to reveal the source of Charles Saatchi’s Midas touch, and how far a gallery like White Cube has contributed to Damien Hirst becoming one of the highest-earning artists in the world.Trade Review'If you read no other book about art in your life, read the one that's gripped me like a thriller for the past two days.’ – Richard Morisson‘This enthralling, revelation-rich trip through the “money game” of the art market brings an economist’s eye – and a dry, sceptical wit- to its absurdities.’‘Don Thompson is an entertaining sceptic when it comes to contemporary art…a much-needed attempt to get to grips with the mysteries of the art market…Thompson’s knowledge of markets and law is a convincing and informative read.’'If you read no other book about art in your life, read the one that's gripped me like a thriller for the past two days.’ – Richard Morisson ‘ This enthralling, revelation-rich trip through the “ money game” of the art market brings an economist’ s eye – and a dry, sceptical wit- to its absurdities.’ 'Intriguing and readable' ‘ Don Thompson is an entertaining sceptic when it comes to contemporary art… a much-needed attempt to get to grips with the mysteries of the art market… Thompson’ s knowledge of markets and law is a convincing and informative read.’
£9.89
Titan Books Ltd Tarzan In The City of Gold Vol. 1
Book SynopsisBurne Hogarth is one of the most famous artists in the history of comic strips - at the peak with Alex Raymond (Flash Gordon) and Hal Foster (Prince Valiant). In 1936 he followed Foster on the massively popular Tarzan comic strip, and set a new standard for dynamics and excitement. This is the first of four exclusive volumes that will collect Hogarth''s entire run, beginning with Tarzan and the Golden City.Restored and reproduced in an oversized format, these editions will finally do justice to one of the most lauded illustrators of all time, whose work has been out of print for more than a decade. Details of illustrations: Full-color restorations of the newspaper strips, reproduced in the oversized full-page format made popular by current collections of Prince Valiant and Popeye the Sailor.Details of extras: Historical articles from Scott Tracy Griffin, author of Tarzan: The Centennial
£23.99
Search Press Ltd Colour & Light in Watercolour: New Edition
Book SynopsisIn this new and extended edition of her best-selling book in the 'How to Paint' series: 'Colour and Light in Watercolour' (first published 2010), Jean Haines has produced a book even more inspirational than the first. With 40 per cent new material in the form of new hands-on demonstrations, examples of her work and extended text, Jean provides a valuable insight into the materials and techniques she uses to inject colour and light into her stunningly beautiful, award-winning watercolour paintings. Jean's enthusiasm and passion for art is evident throughout the book, which is packed full of ideas, useful tips, expert advice and over 20 step-by-step demonstrations. with subjects ranging from atmospheric winter landscapes to bright colourful cockerels, all painted in Jean's loose and expressive style, artists of all tastes and abilities will not fail to be inspired by her imaginative and exciting use of light and colour.Trade ReviewSummer 2016, Issue 2 This is a new edition of Jean Haine's first and bestselling title.We have included it for people who want to go a little bit deeper into painting and learn more skills and techniques. Just like Paint Yourself Calm, this is also large format and full of colour. It's not intended for absolute beginners but there are certainly no concepts or requirements that make this impentrable to someone new to watercolour painting. * Cygnus Review *July 2016 This is a reissue of Jean's first book which originally appeared as part of a series aimed at beginners. It was never well suited to the format and length always made the artist's work feel constrained. A redesigned and more than doubled extent have give it wings that are more in keeping with her later books. Extended re-issues do not work, authors move on a what they wanted to say on the subject in question was usually there in the original. Additions can feel at best bolted on or, at worst out-takes that should have stayed on the cutting room floor. This emphatically is not the case here. The original has promise and that has been realised now, the result being a triumph. * The Leisure Painter *The range of its capabilities, it shows in numerous illustrations, instructions and important advice on watercolours. We see exotic dressed people, foreign cityscapes, delicate flowers, fruits and animals repeatedly. But looking at the sun-drenched images, the indicated details, the harmony of color selection arouses enthusiasm. However, learning this particular style of painting requires fundamental knowledge. Painters who represent very realistically and in detail, will have difficulties with the implementation. The experimental artist, however, will have the courage to do so and the casual use of the brush is love, this technique can be learned easily. The prerequisite is to develop each chapter of the book. To better understand the painting Jean Haines shows detailed examples to brush selection and their handling. Many mixtures of their eleven favorite colors are presented, with which it has this book also painted most of the pictures. In the chapter "light and how we see it" it gives an insight into their distinctive way of representation of light and strong contrasts. Known techniques such as wet-on-wet, glazes, salt, negative painting, spraying technique, are demonstrated. But what good is the perfect mastery of basic skills, if in the end produced a boring image? Only the composition makes the picture into a unique and unusual artwork. From their many years of painting experience knows the artist that before painting the thinking is. First we have to decide what we want to paint. As the object is lively and compelling? What foreground and background should we choose? What colors cause a harmonious whole? How are the brush strokes are performed? Only after these preliminary we should start painting. In the penultimate chapter "Summary" shows Jean Haines progressive image formation on the example of two taps, a fleeing rabbit and a Seascape with boats. The detailed imaging that brief but informative texts and useful tips make Technique clearly and comprehensibly. What I personally have missed something, is the lack of photographic pictures. I would have been interested in whether the artist paints with no pictures or sketches and photos to help take the reaction of light and shadow, the search for interesting details not easy for me without visual aids. For the advanced experimental watercolourist looking for a loose style of painting, the book is recommended "Colour and light". In der überarbeiteten Neuauflage ihres Buches „Colour and light“ widmet sich die Künstlerin Jean Haines dem Thema „Farbe und Licht“. Die Bandbreite ihres Könnens zeigt sie in zahlreichen Abbildungen, Anleitungen und wichtigen Tipps zum Aquarellmalen.Die vielfältigen Eindrücke ihrer Fernreisen lässt sie in ihre impressionistisch wirkenden Bilder einfließen. Wir sehen exotische gekleidete Menschen, fremde Stadtansichten, zarte Blumen, Früchte und immer wieder Tiere. * Kreative review *Jean's passion for art shows as she guides you through a variety of exciting projects. With subjects ranging from atmospheric winter landscapes to bright colourful cockerels you are sure to be inspired! -- The SAA * The SAA Catalogue 19/20 *I'm not normally a fan of revised re-issues. Artists move on and what they wanted to say on a subject was pretty much perfectly formed at the time. Unpicking a thread and trying to make it into sommething else all to often lands up with a mess. But... and it's a very big but. Jean Haines and Search Press have done a superb job here. This was Jean's first book and it appeared in a beginner's series to which it and her style, were never really suited. Jean belongs to the broder canvas, as it were and her loose impressionistic style needs room to breathe. Basic instruction and 48 pages felt more like an eagle in a cage - you could see the potential, but not the spread of the wings. For this version which has enlarged the format and more than doubled the extent, there's been a complete redesign that's in keeping with the later books. The paper is bright white just like the original paintings and it shows the colour and its subtle tints, hues and washes much better. The larger paint size means that nothing's reduced down to where you can't see the brushwork. On top of that there's additional material and more demonstrations. This is no longer a book that hints at what might be possible, but one which celebrates Jean's work and what can be done if you're brave with watercolour. The result is a triumph and something you'll want even if you have the first version. * SAA Paint *Well, this is a first! I've seen books dragged out of well-deserved retirement, kept current by revamped covers and re-issued as "classics", but I've never seen one given a complete makeover that doubles the original extent. I had reservations about this when it first appeared. It's not that it wasn't good, or that I didn't like it, just that I didn't feel that Jean's loose and somewhat idiosyncratic style fitted comfortably into a series of what were largely technical manuals. All that clearly didn't harm sales and Jean has, of course, gone on to become a bestselling and highly respected author. Later volumes have given her work the freedom it needs and it's blossomed as a result. Re-workings of what for the moment we'll call juvenilia are rarely successful. Authors move on, their style develops and things that are largely historical are best left as pieces of history. If that means they're a footnote, so be it. It's often better than being something everyone comes to regret and has to make excuses for later. And now, gentle reader, I'm going to eat my words: both my previous reservations and my suspicion of the re-vamp. This is everything the book should have been in the first place. It hasn't been shoe-horned into a series format, for a start. Series are great and are often a way of introducing new authors who may not have the gravitas to stand alone, but can be carried on by the momentum a series provides and given a toe-hold in the water (yes, I do know that's a mixed metaphor, but it was kind of you to mention it). It's also been completely re-designed and there are vastly more illustrations. Now, it has room to spread its wings and to breathe, which is exactly what Jean's work needs. She's not about small illustrations that populate a detailed text, she's about illustrations, illustrations and illustrations. You need to see her work full-page and preferably on a crisp white background and that's what you have here. I haven't done a word-by-word comparison, but I'm pretty sure this is the original text and it now becomes an adjunct to the pictures, rather than the other way round. The best art books usually lead on the paintings and use the text just as a caption to explain what you're looking at when you need a nudge or it isn't immediately obvious. This is a hard trick to pull off because, if the original book was any good, it'll have been properly put together and be a perfect sphere it's very hard to pull apart. No matter how much you want to, it is, as I've hinted above, usually better to leave well alone and start something new from scratch. So, congratulations to Search Press, whose editorial and design teams are on a bit of a roll at the moment, and to Jean too. With this many new illustrations, she's had a pretty large part in the exercise as well. You need this book. * Artbookreview.net *
£14.39
Arcturus Publishing Ltd The Kew Gardens Flowering Plants Colouring Book:
Book SynopsisThis elegant colouring book features artworks of flowering plants taken from the archive of Curtis''s Botanical Magazine, the world''s most enduring and respected periodical of its kind, published by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.There are 44 line artworks for you to colour in, each accompanied by the artist''s original watercolour plate. Drawn from life, these images show the detail, colour and tone of the actual plant and will inspire you to produce increasingly accurate representations while at the same time exploring the remarkable variety of botanical form.For anyone with an interest in botany and flowering plants, this book contains images to savour and treasure and promises hours of stimulation and pleasure. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Publishing and The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew have collaborated to create a wonderful selection of botanical-themed arts, crafts and activity books, including origami, dot-to-dots and colour-by-numbers.
£7.59
Batsford Ltd Drawn to Stitch: Stitching, drawing and
Book SynopsisLine is an essential component of textile art. When used effectively, it can convey texture, tone, form, movement and mood. Drawn to Stitch is a practical guide to the uses of line in embroidery and textile art, presented as a structured series of exercises designed to help the reader explore line’s potential and develop their own creativity. It covers line and mark-making tools, materials and processes – including printing and mixed-media techniques – and then moves into stitch, explaining how to interpret different line qualities from crisp and sharp to soft and diffused, from raised and overlaid to recessed and inlaid. Full of inspiring ideas, the book is illustrated with stunning examples of stitched-textile work.
£19.12
Oxford University Press Northern Renaissance Art
Book SynopsisThis book offers a wide-ranging introduction to the way that art was made, valued, and viewed in northern Europe in the age of the Renaissance, from the late fourteenth to the early years of the sixteenth century. Drawing on a rich range of sources, from inventories and guild regulations to poetry and chronicles, it examines everything from panel paintings to carved altarpieces. While many little-known works are foregrounded, Susie Nash also presents new ways of viewing and understanding the more familiar, such as the paintings of Jan van Eyck, Rogier van der Weyden, and Hans Memling, by considering the social and economic context of their creation and reception. Throughout, Nash challenges the perception that Italy was the European leader in artistic innovation at this time, demonstrating forcefully that Northern art, and particularly that of the Southern Netherlands, dominated visual culture throughout Europe in this crucial period.Trade ReviewNash weaves a broad, intricate tapestry of the cultures and material practices of art. * Joseph Leo Koerner, Harvard University *An excellent, in-depth overview exploring themes central to contemporary art history studies. * Kim Woods, The Open University *brilliant overview. * Burlington Magazine *Table of ContentsIntroduction ; 1. Problems and Perspectives ; 2. Centres, Consumers, and Artists ; 3. Processes and Procedures ; 4. Using and Viewing ; Notes ; Further Reading ; Timeline
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Monacelli Press Delirious New York: A Retroactive Manifesto for
Book SynopsisSince its original publication in 1978, Delirious New York has attained mythic status. Back in print in a newly designed edition, this influential cultural, architectural, and social history of New York is even more popular, selling out its first printing on publication. Rem Koolhaas's celebration and analysis of New York depicts the city as a metaphor for the incredible variety of human behavior. At the end of the nineteenth century, population, information, and technology explosions made Manhattan a laboratory for the invention and testing of a metropolitan lifestyle -- "the culture of congestion" -- and its architecture."Manhattan," he writes, "is the 20th century's Rosetta Stone . . . occupied by architectural mutations (Central Park, the Skyscraper), utopian fragments (Rockefeller Center, the U.N. Building), and irrational phenomena (Radio City Music Hall)." Koolhaas interprets and reinterprets the dynamic relationship between architecture and culture in a number of telling episodes of New York's history, including the imposition of the Manhattan grid, the creation of Coney Island, and the development of the skyscraper. Delirious New York is also packed with intriguing and fun facts and illustrated with witty watercolors and quirky archival drawings, photographs, postcards, and maps. The spirit of this visionary investigation of Manhattan equals the energy of the city itself.
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