Art & Photography Books
Tuttle Publishing Origami Paper 100 sheets Hearts Flowers 6 15 cm
Book SynopsisThese illustrations were chosen to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 patterns unique to this pack, and all of the papers are printed with coordinating colours on the reverse side to provide aesthetically pleasing combinations in origami projects that show both the front and the back of the papers.
£8.39
Profile Books Ltd Shopping Lists: A Consuming Fascination
Book Synopsis'F****** genius!' Stanley Tucci Some years ago, Ingrid Swenson began collecting found shopping lists from the same North London Waitrose. Enlightening and funny, fascinating, and poetic, these private notes to self-detailing someone's weekly shop-rocket and antibacterial wipes, treacle and prawns, fags and milk - invite us to speculate on and imagine the private universes of their authors. They are, in effect, domestic haikus, scribbled on the back of letters and bills. Having formed the basis of an exhibition at the Art Workers' Guild in 2017, Shopping Lists documents a consuming fascination - of both Swenson's and her subjects' - providing an amusing, insightful and occasionally profound insight into the lives of ordinary Londoners.Trade ReviewF*****g genius * Stanley Tucci *A rare glimpse into entire, private worlds [...] It's unputdownable. I found it much more interesting than some of the novels on the current Booker shortlist. Shopping Lists provides a reminder of a world that was [...] Extraordinary. * The Spectator *Shopping Lists is a poignant record of a dying form. * The Sunday Times *Captures everything from the endearing [...] to the smart. * Mail on Sunday *This is a goldmine of information, offering a humbling and humane insight into everyday life. * Buzz Magazine *
£9.49
Rizzoli International Publications Adaline Kent
Book SynopsisThe first major monograph in sixty years on the San Francisco modernist sculptor who developed a unique abstract style rooted in surrealism and inspired by nature.This beautifully produced volume celebrates the life and career of Adaline Kent (1900–1957), a member of one of the Bay Area’s most productive and innovative midcentury artistic groups. Kent is linked to modernist artists Ruth Asawa, Mark Rothko, Isamu Noguchi, and Clyfford Still.Texts by a diverse range of scholars cover such subjects as infinity and movement in Kent’s work; the influence of nature; and the diverse artistic milieu at the San Francisco Art Institute and beyond that surrounded Kent and her husband, artist Robert Howard.With an extensive chronology and a wide selection of sculptures, photographs, and rarely seen works on paper and paintings on Hydrocal, the book substantiates Kent’s achievement as one of midcentury America’s most innovative sculptors,
£40.00
Arcturus Publishing Ltd Large Print Colour by Numbers Birds
Book SynopsisLet your creativity take flight with this colour-by-numbers collection, filled with your favorite birds. Bird-lovers can bring these delightful images to life by adding their own vibrant colour, from robin reds to peacock purples. Simply match the numbered section to the colour in the flip-out key and create beautiful bird designs. Featuring large print numbers so as to be easy on the eye, coloring enthusiasts can while away the hours as they complete more than 60 bright and joyful pictures - from brilliantly-hued flamingos to wood-tapping woodpeckers and curious king-fishers.Features:• Large-print numbers for easy reading • Thick, high-quality paper to prevent bleed-through • Previews of the finished designs in full-colour to aid design selection. • A flip-out colour key which can be laid flat beside your page for easy referenceA perfect gift for bird-lovers and colouring enthusiasts alike.
£7.59
Hoxton Mini Press A Very Vintage Christmas
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£17.06
Hawthorn Press Darning: Repair Make Mend
Book SynopsisThis is the first UK edition of the cult darning book by Hikaru Noguchi who has become a guru of visible darning in Japan. With 12 different darning techniques and 63 inspirational examples, this detailed step by step guide makes the methods easy to follow.The stylish photography shows off the artistic and minimalist style of the designer's work.
£17.10
Historic Environment Scotland Art Deco Scotland
Book SynopsisAn exploration of theremarkable range of Art Deco objects, structures and images that were created in Scotland.
£23.75
Flame Tree Publishing Alice in Wonderland Set of 3 Mini Notebooks
Book SynopsisThe Alice in Wonderland Set of 3 Mini Notebooks features a collection of three mini, foiled notebooks with alternating lined and blank pages. Each notebook has a different beautiful design by Sir John Tenniel: The White Rabbit, Alice and the Cheshire Cat and Alice Meets the Blue Caterpillar. With a sturdy cover and rounded corners, they are perfect to be carried everywhere! Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland remains one of the best-loved fantasy tales, with the White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter, the Caterpillar, the Queen of Hearts and the Cheshire Cat enjoying an enduring legacy in popular imagination. This gorgeous Collection includes works by Sir John Tenniel and shows some of the most iconic scenes and characters from the book. Flame Tree: The Art of Fine Gifts.
£7.19
Ebury Publishing Medieval Graffiti
Book SynopsisA fascinating guide to decoding the secret language of the churches of England through the medieval carved markings and personal etchings found on our church walls from archaeologist Matthew Champion.''Rare, lovely glimmers of everyday life in the Middle Ages.'' -- The Sunday Times''A fascinating and enjoyable read'' -- ***** Reader review''Superb'' -- ***** Reader review''Riveting'' -- ***** Reader review''Compelling, moving and fascinating'' -- ***** Reader review*****************************************************************************************************Our churches are full of hidden messages from years gone by and for centuries these carved writings and artworks have lain largely unnoticed.Having launched a nationwide survey to gather the best examples, archaeologist Matthew Champion shines a spotlight on a forgotten world of ships, prayTrade ReviewRare, lovely glimmers of everyday life in the Middle Ages. -- Dan Jones * The Sunday Times *While rigorous in its scholarship – packed full of information and insights which have come from research pursued over many years and collected by a dedicated team of surveyors – it is eminently readable. -- William Anderson, University of Melbourne * Peregrenations Journal *
£16.19
Penguin Putnam Inc The Pocket Butlers Guide to Good Housekeeping
Book SynopsisEveryone's favourite butler is back! Get your home spic and span with these expert tips for everything from polishing silverware to organising the garage.
£14.39
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Art A Childrens Encyclopedia
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£16.99
Yale University Press A Guide to Regency Dress from Corsets and Breeches to Bonnets and Muslins
£18.00
Thames & Hudson Vivienne Westwood Jewellery
£40.00
Thames & Hudson Ltd Walker Evans
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£40.00
Thames & Hudson Ltd Paula Rego Nursery Rhymes
Book SynopsisPaula Rego’s anthology of traditional nursery rhymes, illustrated by her sometimes disturbing, but always arresting engravings.Trade Review'In characteristic style, Ms Rego has turned these surreal squibs and childish chants into something mysterious and alarming ... Paula Rego and Marina Warner provide a new filter through which to view their childish subject matter' - Independent'A beautifully produced book ... it is to be kept and treasured' - Evening Standard'Handsome ... more art book than picture book' - Times Educational Supplement'A magical convergence: the absurdity of English nonsense illustrated by Rego’s marvellously dark fantastical drawings … anyone will thrill to these' - Jackie Wullschläger’s Summer Reads, Financial TimesTable of ContentsIntroduction by Marina Warner • Humpty Dumpty • Jack and Jill • Baa, baa, black sheep • See-saw, Margery Daw • Little Miss Muffet • Ride a cock-horse • Mary, Mary, quite contrary • Who killed Cock Robin? • Old Mother Hubbard • Hey diddle diddle • Rub-a-dub-dub • Three blind mice • Mother Goose • Goosey, goosey gander • Ladybird, ladybird • Rock-a-bye, baby • Polly, put the kettle on • Old King Cole • How many miles to Babylon • Hickety, pickety • Sing a song of sixpence • A frog he would a wooing-go • The old woman who lived in a shoe • Ring-a-ring o’ roses • There was a man of double deed • The grand old Duke of York
£14.24
Thames & Hudson Ltd The Crown Jewels The Official Illustrated History
Book SynopsisThe Tower of London has over two million visitors a year, with the Crown Jewels as its centrepiece. This title provides the history of the Crown Jewels, the most famous jewelry collection in the world.Trade Review'An informative delight, but the clincher is almost 300 eye-smacking photographs of the world’s most complete collection of royal regalia' - Daily Express'Important … For anyone with an interest in the jeweler’s craft, historic gemstones, the British monarchy and British history, 'The Crown Jewels' will be a delight' - Period Homes & Interiors'The book is sumptuously illustrated, and Anna Keay tells her remarkable story with great skill' - The Literary ReviewTable of Contents1. Origins; 2. The Age of Magnificence; 3. Meltdown; 4. Monarchy Remade; 5. Splendours of the Table; 6. Crowns for Queens; 7. Fathers and Sons; 8. Economy and Empire; 9. The New Ceremonialism; 10.The Modern Age; Glossary; Bibliography;
£13.49
Thames & Hudson Ltd Craftland Japan
Book SynopsisA photographic voyage to the remote studios of Japanâs most fascinating and ingenious contemporary craftspeople.Trade Review'A catalogue of the kind of artisans not found anywhere else' - The Herald'Reveals the work of craftspeople across the country who create designs that are both beautiful and functional' - i newspaper'An outsider's view of centuries of tradition, expressed with skill and ingenuity by makers working today' - House & Garden
£21.25
Thames & Hudson Ltd Chair Anatomy
Book SynopsisA comprehensive design resource that reveals how the iconic chairs of the 20th and 21st centuries have been designed for mass production. Chair Anatomy reveals in photos and illustrations the form and the construction details the anatomy of a selection of nearly sixty chairs chosen from the last 160 years of modern chair design. It also introduces the designers behind these chairs, their backgrounds and their routes to creating the chairs. In reducing chairs to their constituent parts, the book gets to the heart of each design: how pieces are designed and produced to fit together; why a certain material imparts a certain quality; functional advance or comfort level; and how the chair's structure can withstand stress while being elegant and economical to produce. In short, a chair is architecture in miniature. This revised and expanded edition features five new chairs, including the Hemp Chair by Werner Aisslinger (2011), Bruto by Konrad Lohöfener (2018) and Chubby by Dirk van der KTrade Review'Comprehensive' - Elle DecorationTable of ContentsChair Index The Chairs Biographies Glossary & Bibliography
£24.00
Thames and Hudson Ltd A Bigger Message
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£13.49
Gill In Hinde Sight Postcards from Ireland Past
Book SynopsisDespite the famously uncooperative Irish weather, John Hinde's postcards of Ireland featured bright sunshine and blue skies, a country seemingly peopled entirely with redheads, happy donkeys carrying turf, and charming cottages that appeared to grow upward from the earth itself. Cars and sweaters were in primary colours, and scarlet rhododendrons sprang up in the unlikeliest of places.John Hinde had a clear vision: We need to be uplifted rather than depressed. To me pictures should always convey a positive, good feeling, something which makes people happy, which makes them smile, which makes them appreciate some tenderness.'In these postcards, the world is a sunnier, less complicated and more colourful place. Join Paul Kelly as he returns to John Hinde's Ireland on a photographic pilgrimage, capturing some places that have changed forever, and some that are just the same.
£17.09
Chartwell Books Romantasy Stenciled Book Edges Kit
£18.78
Rizzoli International Publications Vermeers Love Letters
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£24.61
Rizzoli International Publications The Enchanting Interiors of Bunny Mellon
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£36.00
JR Publishing Roxy Music Then out of the Blue..19711976 A Chronology
Book SynopsisRoxy Music - Then Out Of the Blue... tells the story of the bands career, giving dates and a timeline to their events. The birth of Roxy Music just before 1971 upto 1976 including Bryan Ferry's early solo career. A Who? What? Why? Where? When? Chronology of all their dates, places and times.
£15.31
Spitalfields Life Books Tessa Hunkins Hackney Mosaic Project
£27.00
Pan Macmillan Mangatopia Cupcakes and Kitties
Book SynopsisMaddie Morales is a lifelong lover of all things cute and cuddly. When she's not creating cheery collections of coloring art, you can usually find her re-reading Kiki's Delivery Service or watching Chi's Sweet Home with her cat, Luna
£8.54
Pan Macmillan Mangatopia Puppies and Popsicles
Book SynopsisMaddie Morales is a lifelong lover of all things cute and cuddly. When she's not creating cheery collections of coloring art, you can usually find her re-reading Kiki's Delivery Service or watching Chi's Sweet Home with her cat, Luna.
£8.54
Cultural Union Penthouse
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£49.50
St. Martin's Publishing Group Emilio Pucci
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£26.25
Hodder & Stoughton Strangeland
£17.00
Quercus Publishing Dopamine Home
Book SynopsisA beautifully illustrated, accessible guide to bold, brave and colourful interiors by interiors influencer @the_shoestring_home.
£21.25
The Edge of the Woods Meet Us and Eat Us
Book SynopsisMeet Us and Eat Us: Food plants from around the world celebrates biodiversity through poetry, prose, and fine art photography. Giving plants voice and agency, it introduces their family relationships, geographical origin, history of use and travel, and cultural significance in a playful and scientifically rigorous exploration.
£25.31
Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd Australian Abstract
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£32.00
Anness Publishing How to Draw Digital Manga and Anime
Book SynopsisA comprehensive practical guide to digital manga and anime, suitable for both complete beginners and experienced digital artists. An informative introduction covers all the equipment you will need, with step-by-step guides to using the tools of Adobe Photoshop to create different effects. It also covers the translation of manga characters to the screen in the creation of anime, including the software you will need, pre-production and animation.
£7.59
Vintage Publishing Art: Vintage Minis
Book Synopsis‘Great art has dreadful manners……The hushed reverence of the gallery can fool you into believing masterpieces are visions that soothe, charm and beguile, but actually they are thugs. Merciless and wily, the greatest paintings grab you in a headlock and proceed in short order to re-arrange your sense of reality.’ In inimitable style, our greatest historian and master storyteller Simon Schama makes an irresistible case for the power of art and its necessary place in our lives, examining art through the prism of the troubling life and works of Italian master painter, and murderer, Caravaggio.Selected from The Power of ArtVINTAGE MINIS: GREAT MINDS. BIG IDEAS. LITTLE BOOKS.A series of short books by the world’s greatest writers on the experiences that make us humanAlso in the Vintage Minis 'Great Ideas' series:Religion by Karen ArmstrongScience by Ian McEwanTrade ReviewThey look good and read well. That’s win/win in our book * Stylist *Literature for the Twitter generation * Big Issue *
£5.99
Laurence King Publishing Graphic Design Play Book: An Exploration of
Book Synopsis''Truly something that''s just a beautiful, slick, and very enjoyable little publication'' – CreativeBoom"Graphic Design Play Book features a variety of puzzles and challenges, providing a fun and interactive way for young visual thinkers to engage with the world of graphic design" – EyeUnderstand how graphic design works and develop your visual sensibility through puzzles and activities!An entertaining and highly original introduction to graphic design, the Graphic Design Play Book uses puzzles and visual challenges to demonstrate how typography, signage, logo design, posters and branding work.Through a series of games and activities, including spot the difference, matching games, drawing and dot–to–dot, readers are introduced to graphic art concepts and techniques in an engaging and interactive way. Further explanation and information is provided by solution pages and a glossary, and a loose–leaf section contains stickers, die–cut templates, and coloured paper to help readers complete the activities.Illustrated with typefaces, poster design and pictograms by distinguished designers including Otl Aicher, Pierre Di Sciullo, Otto Neurath and Gerd Arntz, the book will be enjoyed both by graphic designers, and anyone interested in finding out more about visual communication.An excerpt from the book:How many ways are there of saying ''hello''? Probably a zillion. And there are surely just as many ways of writing it. In CAPITALS, and with an exclamation mark ! Or with a question mark ? Or maybe both ?! As a tiny black word in the middle of a white page; or with large, multi–coloured, dancing letters ; maybe with a simple shape or an image.Being interested in graphic design means looking at and understanding the world around us. And being aware of the multitude of signs that shape our daily life day after day and freight it with meaning – whether it''s a stop sign, a cornflakes packet, a psychedelic album cover, a seductive headline on the cover of a magazine, the more subtle typography of a page in a novel, a flashing pharmacy sign or the credits of a sci–fi film.Thinking about this plethora of signs was what led us to conceive this introduction to graphic design as a collection of beacons and benchmarks – as a toolbox for exploring and learning in a simple and intuitive way through play, alone or with others, whether you''re a child or an adult. These are experiments, a series of suggestions, with no right or wrong answers.The four sections of this book – typography, posters, signs, identity – are all invitations to dive in, explore and let your eyes and your hands take you on a voyage of discovery! – Sophie Cure and Aurélien Farina
£15.29
Quadrille Publishing Ltd More than a Muse
Book SynopsisHow many times have you seen a woman artist solely referred to as the wife, girlfriend, muse, or ''mistress'' of a man in the public eye?Throughout history, the achievements of women working across artistic disciplines – from visual artists to writers to filmmakers – have been largely undervalued, with the title of ''genius'' reserved mainly for men. More than a Muse unpacks the complex romantic relationships that left women overshadowed, anonymous or underestimated in their work. Katie McCabe shines a light on the stories of talents like photographer Dora Maar, pioneering film editor and Hitchcock-collaborator Alma Reville, jazz pianist Lil Hardin Armstrong and many more.Exploring a broad scope of art movements and moments from Surrealism to early British silent film, Katie reexamines the contributions of women that have too often been ignored. More than a Muse views our history through the lens of artistic partnership, and positions women solidly in the fo
£15.29
O'Brien Press Ltd Cork
£19.79
ACC Art Books The London Club
Book SynopsisWritten by Andrew Jones and illustrated with newly commissioned photographs by Laura Hodgson, The London Club is a unique guide to the most beautiful and unusual club architecture in the UK capital.
£40.00
Search Press Ltd Modern Quilling
Book SynopsisDive into the world of quilling with a modern twist! Discover 20 fresh, contemporary and colorful designs with paper artist Jessica Janiak, the creative force behind Tilly Viktor Quilling (@TillyViktor).Discover the art of modern quilling! Discover 20 fresh, contemporary and colorful designs with paper artist Jessica Janiak, the creative force behind Tilly Viktor Quilling (@TillyViktor).Inside you will discover: The tools and materials you''ll need to get started, along with the basic techniques used in the projects. Once you''ve learned the core quilling shapes, there''ll be no stopping you! 20 colorful and unique quilled designs to spark yourcreativity:all with step-by-step photos, clear instructions and troubleshooting tips. The 20 projects vary from simple flowers, a rainbow and a dreamy cloud, to an ice-cream cone, cupcake, stunning hummingbird and more, all in Jessica''s distinctive contemporary, cheerful and fun style. Inspiration on how to display your finished quilled designs: you can make your papercraft designs into vibrant wall art or make bespoke gifts and cards for your family and friends. All the essential quilling know-how you need to make your own beautiful quilled designs.
£13.49
Bonnier Books UK How To Draw Comic Book Heroes
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£6.99
Quadrille Publishing Ltd 365 Days of Art in Colour
£17.02
Royal Botanic Gardens Marc Quinn Light Into Life
Book SynopsisStriking images from the Light Into Life exhibition with artistic and scientific commentary.
£21.25
Batsford Textile Protest
Book SynopsisA landmark survey of how textiles have been used for protest in the 20th and 21st centuries, including banners, posters, flags, clothing and pieces from the world of fine art.
£28.00
Wooden Books Ancient British Rock Art: A Guide to Indigenous
Book SynopsisBritain hides a remarkable native artistic tradition - mysterious rock carvings which date far back into the misty age of stone circles. In some parts of Scotland you can dig up the turf almost anywhere to find the ancient rocks beneath carpeted in these incredible glyphs. In this beautiful little book, artist and petroglyph hunter Chris Mansell discusses the possible purpose and meaning of these archaic and enigmatic markings, using his own drawings alongside exquisite rare old lithographs. WOODEN BOOKS are small but packed with information. "Fascinating" FINANCIAL TIMES. "Beautiful" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. "Rich and Artful" THE LANCET. "Genuinely mind-expanding" FORTEAN TIMES. "Excellent" NEW SCIENTIST. "Stunning" NEW YORK TIMES. Small books, big ideas.
£8.18
Persephone Books Ltd Because of the Lockwoods
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£16.00
Paul Holberton Publishing Ltd Paris 1924
Book SynopsisThis catalogue sheds new light on the Paris Olympics of 1924, often considered the first international games. From their origins in ancient Greece to their modern transformation into a visually powerful event on the world stage, the Olympics have retained their unique place in sport and culture. Published to coincide with the Paris Olympics of 2024, the book accompanies a major exhibition at the Fitzwilliam Museum. The summer of 2024 will see the Olympics return to Paris after a century. The Olympics in 1924 were arguably the first truly international games, the first games to transmit live radio broadcasts and the first to have an Olympic village. They incorporated an art competition as well as sporting events, and yielded thirty-five medals for Britain, including for Cambridge sprinter Harold Abrahams of Chariots of Fire fame. This catalogue explores the Olympic games from a visual perspective, investigating the tensions between their classical beginnings and their representation in
£28.50
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd A History of Portraits in 21 Dogs
Book SynopsisJoin man’s best friend on a walk through art history.From ancient Egyptian busts to 1960s screenprints, portraiture is an historic art form beloved of painters, sculptors and photographers alike. A History of Portraits in 21 Dogs offers a fun, unique guide to this fascinating genre, with 21 of the most important and recognizable masterpieces recreated with dashing dog subjects. Each reimagined artwork is accompanied by information about the original artist and portrait, as well as a bitesize, illustrated breakdown of all the key elements of the piece.Illustrated by art-lover and animal enthusiast Nia Gould, A History of Portraits in 21 Dogs is an accessible, engaging and imaginative companion to feline favourite A History of Art in 21 Cats.
£11.69
