Art & Photography Books
SendPoints Publishing Co., Ltd Bosch
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£16.96
Mal Og Menning,Iceland Discover Icelandic Architecture: 2018
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£58.46
HarperCollins Publishers The Wolf Hall Picture Book
Book SynopsisA photography book that is a vital accompaniment to the many fans of Hilary Mantel's bestselling Wolf Hall TrilogyAt the very beginning of the twentieth century, Zola said, 'In my view you cannot claim to have really seen something till you have photographed it.'' The act of photographing, at least for a moment, distinguishes its object and estranges it from its context . . . Every stroke of the pen releases a thousand pictures inside the writer's head. This book has made some of them visible.' Hilary MantelHilary Mantel, Ben Miles, the stage's celebrated Thomas Cromwell, and his brother, photographer George Miles, spent many years exploring the locations we know Thomas Cromwell visited and inhabited Putney, Austin Friars, Wolf Hall, the Tower of London to capture the faint traces of Tudor England and his extraordinary life. Accompanied with extracts from The Wolf Hall Trilogy, some of them published here for the first time, and including a stunning new essay by its author, these phoTrade Review Praise for the Wolf Hall trilogy ‘The most masterful story telling imaginable’ Graham Norton ‘Very few writers manage not just to excavate the sedimented remains of the past, but bring them up again into the light and air so that they shine brightly once more before us. Hilary Mantel has done just that’ Simon Schama, Financial Times ‘Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall novels make 99 per cent of contemporary literary fiction feel utterly pale and bloodless by comparison’ The Times ‘So original and disconcerting that it will surely come to be seen as a paradigm-shifter’ Sunday Telegraph ‘Hers are books that refuse to shy away from the underside of life … Hilary Mantel is one of our bravest as well as our most brilliant writers’ Olivia Laing, Observer ‘It is the making of our English world, and who can fail to be stirred by it?’ Helen Dunmore, author of Birdcage Walk ‘Succeeds brilliantly in every particle … it’s an imaginative achievement to exhaust superlatives’ Spectator ‘Mantel in the voice of Cromwell is inspired. When she is in full flow as a novelist, creating scenes and inventing dialogue, she is more convincing than rendering a recorded scene from history’ Philippa Gregory, Sunday Express ‘Mantel has redefined what the historical novel is capable of . . . Taken together, her Cromwell novels are, for my money, the greatest English novels of this century’ Observer, Stephanie Merritt
£15.00
MIT Press SITELESS
Book SynopsisAn attempt to free architecture from site and program constraints and to counter the profusion of ever bigger architecture books with ever smaller content.
£17.99
MIT Press Ltd The Polyhedrists
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£30.75
MIT Press The New Designer Rejecting Myths Embracing Change
Book SynopsisHow to develop an ethical design practice and build a better world.The choices made by designers have a significant effect on the world. Yet so much of the discourse on design focuses on aesthetics rather than ethics. In The New Designer, acclaimed author Manuel Lima aims to change this by challenging common myths and preconceptions about what comprises good design. He argues that designers must take responsibility for the personal, societal, cultural, and environmental impact of their work, rather than simply following a standard template.As he covers fields ranging from graphic design to industrial design to user-experience design, Lima identifies the major steps that designers must take to be a force for good in the world. Rather than sticking to outmoded ideas about perfectionism and individual genius, designers must work together to tackle some of the most challenging questions of the twenty-first century. How do you make room for humanity, with all i
£22.95
MIT Press Smart Cities MIT Press Essential Knowledge series
Book SynopsisKey concepts, definitions, examples, and historical contexts for understanding smart cities, along with discussions of both drawbacks and benefits of this approach to urban problems.Over the past ten years, urban planners, technology companies, and governments have promoted smart cities with a somewhat utopian vision of urban life made knowable and manageable through data collection and analysis. Emerging smart cities have become both crucibles and showrooms for the practical application of the Internet of Things, cloud computing, and the integration of big data into everyday life. Are smart cities optimized, sustainable, digitally networked solutions to urban problems? Or are they neoliberal, corporate-controlled, undemocratic non-places? This volume in the MIT Press Essential Knowledge series offers a concise introduction to smart cities, presenting key concepts, definitions, examples, and historical contexts, along with discussions of both the drawbacks and the benefits of
£14.39
MIT Press Formulations Architecture Mathematics Culture
Book SynopsisAn investigation of mathematics as it was drawn, encoded, imagined, and interpreted by architects on the eve of digitization in the mid-twentieth century.In Formulations, Andrew Witt examines the visual, methodological, and cultural intersections between architecture and mathematics. The linkages Witt explores involve not the mystic transcendence of numbers invoked throughout architectural history, but rather architecture’s encounters with a range of calculational systems—techniques that architects inventively retooled for design. Witt offers a catalog of mid-twentieth-century practices of mathematical drawing and calculation in design that preceded and anticipated digitization as well as an account of the formal compendia that became a cultural currency shared between modern mathematicians and modern architects. Witt presents a series of extensively illustrated “biographi
£30.60
MIT Press On Bramante
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£28.80
MIT Press Ltd Living and Working
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£36.90
MIT Press Architectures Theory
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£25.60
MIT Press A Black Gaze
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£19.55
MIT Press Theory of Colours
Book SynopsisBy closely following Goethe''s explanations of the color phenomena, the reader may become so divorced from the wavelength theory—Goethe never even mentions it—that he may begin to think about color theory relatively unhampered by prejudice, ancient or modern.By the time Goethe''s Theory of Colours appeared in 1810, the wavelength theory of light and color had been firmly established. To Goethe, the theory was the result of mistaking an incidental result for an elemental principle. Far from pretending to a knowledge of physics, he insisted that such knowledge was an actual hindrance to understanding. He based his conclusions exclusively upon exhaustive personal observation of the phenomena of color.Of his own theory, Goethe was supremely confident: “From the philosopher, we believe we merit thanks for having traced the phenomena of colours to their first sources, to the circumstances under which they appear and are, and beyond which no further explanation respecting them is possible.”Goethe''s scientific conclusions have, of course, long since been thoroughly demolished, but the intelligent reader of today may enjoy this work on quite different grounds: for the beauty and sweep of his conjectures regarding the connection between color and philosophical ideas; for an insight into early nineteenth-century beliefs and modes of thought; and for the flavor of life in Europe just after the American and French Revolutions.The book does not have to be studied to be appreciated. Goethe''s subjective theory of colors permits him to speak most persuasively of color harmony and aesthetics. In some readers these notions will evoke a positive response on their merits. Others may regard them as pure fantasy, but savor the grace and style of their exposition.The work may also be read as an accurate guide to the study of color phenomena. Goethe''s conclusions have been repudiated, but no one quarrels with his reporting of the facts to be observed. With simple objects—vessels, prisms, lenses, and the like—the reader will be led through a demonstration course not only in subjectively produced colors, but also in the observable physical phenomena of color. By closely following Goethe''s explanations of the color phenomena, the reader may become so divorced from the wavelength theory—Goethe never even mentions it—that he may begin to think about color theory relatively unhampered by prejudice, ancient or modern.
£28.80
The Four Books on Architecture
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£38.40
Yale University Press Murakami
Book SynopsisThis fresh look at artist Takashi Murakami takes on the “monstrous” themes of rampant consumerism, human fallibility, and the perils of life in the digital fast lane, in works from the past decade
£33.25
The Natural History Museum Birds The Art of Ornithology boxed set
Book SynopsisA stunning box-set for all bird lovers, containing an illustrated hardback and 36 beautiful prints.
£28.00
The Natural History Museum Rare Treasures
Book SynopsisEach book presented here has been chosen for its scientific and artistic merit, and each one is accompanied by an essay from a museum expert, explaining its role in the development of natural history. The books featured include the oldest book in the Library, the 1469 edition of Pliny the Elder's Historia Naturalis; Albertus Seba's striking Locupletissimi Rerum published from 1734; Mark Catesby's The History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands, the first published account of the flora and fauna of this area; and the stunning line drawings from Napoleon's expedition to Egypt in 1798. The Library of the Natural History Museum contains one of the most exciting and comprehensive collections of natural history literature and artworks to be found anywhere in the world.Trade Review"Wondrous. Take a look and be seduced by fanciful, colourful and extraordinary drawings of the natural world . . . an authoritative work and one to restore the place of illustration in the story of natural history." --The Field
£17.00
The Natural History Museum Wildlife Photographer of the Year Unforgettable
Book SynopsisThis is a collection of the most memorable portraits taken over the past decades of the international Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. Each is accompanied by a story that tells how the picture came to be taken and its importance as a record of an unforgettable moment.
£17.00
Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed Right at Home
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£22.50
Quarto Publishing PLC Look At This If You Love Great Photography
Book SynopsisDiscover the critically acclaimed photographs you simply must see.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Breaking the Rules Chapter 2: Photos That Make You Look Twice Chapter 3: A Punch in the Gut Chapter 4: Reflecting on Who We Are Chapter 5: Flirting with Other Art Forms Chapter 6: Photos That Could Be Dreams Chapter 7: Reappraising the Everyday Chapter 8: Colour is King Chapter 9: A Wonderful World Chapter 10: Capturing What the Eye Can't See
£13.49
Quarto Publishing PLC Women Photograph What We See
Book SynopsisIn What We See, open your eyes to a new world view with 100 women photojournalists’ stories from behind the lens.Trade Review“What We See brings together an astonishing array of work from places as varied as conflict zones to backyards. The quality of the work is impressive. It is, indeed, a combination of voices that should never be repressed. We are all the better for a more inclusive view of the world, and this book puts a sharp finishing point on that." * The Washington Post *"A simply fascinating and richly illustrated study." * Midwest Book Review *Table of ContentsForeword by Kat Chow Introduction by Daniella Zalcman 01 Identity 02 Place 03 Conflict 04 Reclamation The 100 Photographers: Adam, Rhiannon Addario, Lynsey Agusti, Luján Al-Arashi, Yumna Al-Asaker, Maha Aliaga Ticona, Sara Alsultan, Tasneem Arévalo Gosen, Ana Maria Báez, Gabriella N. Barbutes, Tracy Beal, Endia Berman, Nina Bhaskar, Gabriela Blast, Delphine Brinson, Kendrick Bronstein, Paula Carballo, Koral Cárdenas, Verónica G. Chor, Laurel Cruz Bacani, Xyza Dass, Angélica de Middel, Cristina Dhaliwal, Meghan Dörr, Luisa Dugan, Jess T. Duong, Yen Effendi, Rena Eid, Kholood Eldalil, Rehab Emezi, Yagazie Fabián, Citlali Fezehai, Malin Flanagan, Annie Flash, Lola Fondriest, Terra Garcia, Mariceu Erthal Ghanbari, Mojgan Golden Guzy, Carol Habjouqa, Tanya Harib, Nada Hayashi, Noriko Hayeri, Kiana Inruh, Irina Ireland, Susannah Irvine, Tailyr JEB (Joan E. Biren) Johnson, Lynn Kang, Mary Keyssar, Natalie Khan, Gulshan Khandelwal, Saumya Kosofsky, Isadora Koyoltzintli Larsen, Erika Laub, Gillian Laula, Nyimas Locher, Olivia Matar, Rania McGarvey, Maddie Meiselas, Susan Mokri, Clara Mollenkof, Bethany Morris-Cafiero, Haley Morton, Rosem Muirhead, Nicola Naccache, Natalie Pabst, Sarah Parafeniuk, Oksana Philomène, Laurence Pixley, Tara Plunkett, Suzanne Poh, Charmaine Rago, Rozette Rajaonary, Miora Reyes Morales, Hannah Romero, Cara Rosella, Raphaela Sadurni, Sumy Sakaguchi, Haruka Schmitz, Charlotte Seaman, Camille Sharma, Smita Sim, Chi Yin Skovranova, Michaela Spitzer, Kali Sulakauri, Daro Taylor-Lind, Anastasia Tung, Nicole Vera, Alicia Villasana, Danielle Vitale, Ami Waguih, Asmaa Waiswa, Sarah Willis, Deb Yoon, Arin Yoon, Hannah Yvonne, Etinosa Zalanga, Patience Zehbrauskas, Adriana
£18.70
British Museum Press The Holy Thorn Reliquary Objects in Focus
Book SynopsisThis book explores the meaning and history of this fascinating object, and tells the tale of its remarkable survival and eventual passage to the British Museum.
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Phaidon Press Ltd Jasper Johns
Book SynopsisThe indispenable introduction to the life and work of Jasper Johns, the influential American artist whose work questions the very nature of artTrade ReviewOn the Phaidon Focus series "Excellent introductions to modern masters series."—The Observer Magazine "Satisfyingly hardback yet not too hefty. Tastefully simple, encased in a plastic cover to protect them from all those crayons and paints that you're sure to whip out in a frenzy of inspiration after browsing these pages. Each contains a trove of images of artwork and educational focus chapters on themes and techniques."—It's Nice That "Concise yet spirited introduction... Plenty of colour plates make it brilliantly useful as a reference tool."—The Sunday Telegraph "Eschewing the heavyweight doorstop format of many art books, these beautiful and compact Phaidon Focus artist monographs are small and slick, and refreshingly affordable... Designed by Julia Hasting, the Zurich-based design director at Phaidon Press, who manages to create a clean, fresh look that - as art book design should - put the artists' work centre stage... Coated in a translucent grey plastic with a clear window, the book's pared back approach continues with clean, black typography on a white background. Never cluttered, but resolutely in-depth, the series manages to condense some of the 20th century's most famous artists' work into small, but by no means diminutive introductions."—DesignWeek.co.uk "Beautifully designed... The most iconic artists of the modern day... Bring you the essentials in a concise manner."—It's Nice That "Phaidon are adept at packaging up key artists and movements in contemporary art, ensuring each generation has a familiar and forward-thinking way of immersing itself in visual culture. The newest tranche of introductory monographs is Phaidon Focus. [...] The Focus series is an extended primer, a handsome hardback designed to provide an in-depth overview of an artist's life, plus a more concentrated focus on key works from the artist's career to date."—Wallpaper.com "Amazing... An essential addition to any art lover's collection."—Grazia
£13.46
Phaidon Press Ltd Vitamin Green
Book SynopsisAn up-to-the-minute survey of the best sustainable design and architecture.Trade Review"Proving that green design doesn't have to mean grey thinking... Vitamin Green [...] shows how buildings that are good for us are also among the most cutting edge."—Metro "Each project was handpicked, and the book curated, by a handful of design critics and influential thinkers, resulting in an in-depth survey of the most innovative interventions in design today."—stylesight.com "This book offers a definitive survey of sustainable design and architecture from around the world."—Building Design "Vitamin Green is Phaidon’s definitive and up to the minute guide to the world’s most innovative projects in green design."—Life and Times "Green design has never been more in vogue."—Art Info "A massive, comprehensive snapshot of the design world's response to urban agriculture, ecological sustainability and energy efficiency... Staggeringly ambitious."—Cool Hunting "The ultimate guide to sustainable design... Worthy of the best spot on your coffee table or nightstand."—Refinery29.com
£999.99
Phaidon Press Ltd Reproducing Scholten Baijings
Book SynopsisBeautiful monograph on this exciting Dutch design duoTrade Review"350 glorious fluoro-orange gilded pages… This book is not just a beautiful thing. It’s an exploration of creative process."—Telegraph Luxury "Each project is presented with exhaustive and beautiful photography documenting the design stages as well as the finished pieces."—Crafts "Goes far beyond being just a survey of their work… A stunning representation of Scholten & Baijing's thoughtful and detail-oriented working process."—wallpaper.com "A brilliant look behind the scenes through over 300 pages of never before published imagery, relevant sketches and supporting texts."—Cool Hunting "A thorough look at their process and respect for craft tradition as well as a kind of biographical portrait."—Sotheby's Magazine "The reigning couple of color has made an indelibly saturated mark on the furniture scene of today."—Dwell.com
£48.00
Phaidon Press Ltd Mona Hatoum
Book SynopsisA revised and expanded edition of one the most popular titles in the Contemporary Artists SeriesTrade Review"This valuable retrospective demonstrates the sense of alienation her work intends to create, and reinforces her artistic statements with essays from cultural commentators, including brilliant fellow-Palestinian Edward Saïd."—Big Issue"Uncomfortable, compelling and often unexpectedly beautiful."—World of Interiors"An invaluable and visually compelling resource." —Canvas Magazine (Dubai)On the Contemporary Artists Series"The boldest, best executed, and most far-reaching publishing project devoted to contemporary art. These books will revolutionize the way contemporary art is presented and written about."—Artforum"The combination of intelligent analysis, personal insight, useful facts and plentiful pictures is a superb format invaluable for specialists but also interesting for casual readers, it makes these books a must for the library of anyone who cares about contemporary art."—Time Out"A unique series of informative monographs on individual artists."—The Sunday Times"Gives the reader the impression of a personal encounter with the artists. Apart from the writing which is lucid and illuminating, it is undoubtedly the wealth of lavish illustrations which makes looking at these books a satisfying entertainment."—The Art Book
£38.25
Phaidon Press Ltd Generation Wealth
Book SynopsisA highly anticipated monograph from the internationally acclaimed documentary photographer and filmmakerTrade ReviewLucie Award for "Best Book Photographer of the Year", 2017"Expertly crafted visually... Generation Wealth enthralls from the start."—Hollywood News"An insightful and scathing look at society's obsession with excess."—Screen International"Greenfield is on to something in this unexpectedly personal documentary of the same name - she makes a compelling argument for a society on the brink of precipitous decline."—Variety"Generation Wealth (the film) succeeds in its whiplash, globe-spanning look at the roller-coaster of soul-devouring narcissism and wealth, and it also finds depth in Greenfield's self-examination. Maybe for it to stick any of its thematic or ideological landings, I'd have to buy the book."—Hollywood Reporter"For nearly three decades, Greenfield has been meticulously documenting wealth [her] ongoing examination of wealth feels more urgent than ever." —Artsy"Generation Wealth is a comprehensive study of excess and evolution. Revolting and revelatory, sobering and stunning. Lauren Greenfield is the Doris Kearns Goodwin of the visual medium."—Jamie Lee Curtis"Lauren Greenfield's photographs range from hilarious to terrifying, sometimes in the same image. The images are unjudgemental - dystopian shock and awe somewhere at the end of Empire - and yet moving: she makes it personal. It could have been me."—Brian Eno"Greenfield is a prodigious talent, and this book is a masterpiece. If I had the privilege of putting together the time capsule left underground for future generations, I am certain that Generation Wealth would be in the box."—Juliet Schor"Generation Wealth takes us down the yellow brick road where we are able to see who we, as a collective, are becoming. Like Studs Terkel with a camera, Greenfield's lens allows us to watch the transmogrification of the American Dream of success through hard work, modesty and discipline turn into a nightmare of conspicuous wealth, excess and addiction... Whether the photographs are humorous, heart-wrenching or both we never feel judgement, just observation and that observation gives us room to know we are all complicit in varying degrees."—Jennifer Beals"A staggering indictment of materialism."—Smithsonian"[Greenfield] treats her subjects as individuals, but her work derives its greatest power from its ability to succinctly and enthrallingly chart a larger national story. All that glitters is not gold."—Brooklyn Rail"With a golden cover and 650-odd images inside, [Generation Wealth] is a sociological record of the extreme measures taken to acquire and spend money, what Greenfield calls "the influence of affluence."—The New York Times"[A]n anthropological deep-dive into the way the very idea of wealth has infected the human psyche globally."—Los Angeles Times"It is an artist's special privilege to gain access to the world of the rich - and one of her noblest callings is to show the rest of us what that looks like, how money functions, how the system works. It's hard to think of anyone who does it with as much diligence as Greenfield."—The Times Magazine"Generation Wealth, the forthcoming coffee-table book by brilliant photographer Lauren Greenfield... A tragicomic catalogue of material excess across the globe."—The Times
£47.96
Phaidon Press Ltd Destination Architecture
Book SynopsisThe definitive architecture travel guide that lets you visit 1,000 of today's most must-see contemporary buildings – whether at home or on the roadTrade Review"[I]f your architectural leanings skew more contemporary than classic, take note of Destination Architecture... A compendium of 1,000 of the world's most daringly modern edifices."—The Wall Street Journal "Are bricks and mortar ever worth travelling for? Most definitely, says publisher Phaidon... Destination Architecture rounds up 1,000 contemporary buildings worth packing for."—Atlas (Abu Dhabi) "Architecture buffs will be thrilled to see the most interesting, ground-breaking, and important buildings in the world all together in this comprehensive tome." —Elle "Like all Phaidon photo books, this one is stunning... [It] would make a perfect holiday gift. Even the Grinch would fall in love with contemporary architecture after browsing this collection." —Architizer "A comprehensive global travel guide to the contemporary built environment." —Modern Magazine "The one you need to consult for your next city break... Destination Architecture is the compact companion for contemporary construction... A comprehensive travel guide. a building bucket list. Destination Architecture ticks all the right boxes." —The Essential Journal "Inspiring... Elegant... Sometimes it pays to judge a book by its cover... Anyone with an interest will enjoy this compendium of 1,000 must-see contemporary buildings around the world." —The Times "One thousand of the most compelling designs from this period have been complied in Destination Architecture a new book published by Phaidon that aims to become an unparalleled resource for enjoying these examples of contemporary built culture." —CNN Style "Both universal landscapes and personal experiences are represented in a new publication that considers the wider effects of architectural tourism... The buildings featured are thrillingly diverse in their approaches." —Aesthetica "Worship at the altar of striking architecture... with 1,000 mesmerizing examples of extraordinary contemporary buildings." —Atlas Obscura "The go-to travel guide for architecture geeks... Whether you're an architecture aficionado or an intrepid traveller who wants to learn more about the incredible buildings you discover on your adventures, new book Destination Architecture is the ultimate bible, featuring more than 1,000 of the world's most compelling contemporary designs." —TheCultureTrip.com "A fantastic collection of 1000 of today's most compelling structures by the world's greatest architects... The definitive travel guide for architects, architourists, and armchair travellers alike. Gift to clients, or leave around the store for inspiration." —TTG (Travel Trade Gazette Luxury) "[A]n unparalleled and comprehensive resource for anyone wanting to get more out of their travels. No journey, from a long weekend to a long-haul trip, would be complete without this expertly curated 'who's who' of the most exciting architecture in the world... It's the best way to find and enjoy contemporary built culture on every continent." —Dwell Online "Architecture buffs will be thrilled to see the most interesting, ground-breaking, and important buildings in the world all together in this comprehensive tome." —Elle Online "Travel to 1,000 of the world's most innovative buildings via this compact guide."—House & Garden Magazine
£999.99
Phaidon Press Ltd Sun and Moon
Book SynopsisA spectacular pictorial history of astronomical exploration, for anyone who has gazed at the sky and wondered what lies beyondTrade Review"Sun and Moon amply demonstrates that the efforts of scientists and explorers to comprehend our wider environment arises from an appreciation of beauty as well as the pursuit of reason-from hearts as well as minds."—Timothy Ferris, bestselling author and filmmaker (hailed by the Washington Post as "the best science writer of his generation.")"...A sublime history of man and space rendered in gorgeous detail."—Outer Places"Sun and Moon is a thrilling catalog of important cosmic discoveries."—Cool Hunting"...A deeply researched, richly photographed history of modern space exploration... Sun and Moon captures our progress and our enduring fascination with space."—Worth.com"Sun and Moon celebrates our fascination with the skies above."—Werd.com"...A quintessential coffee-table book by Mark Holborn that traces centuries of beyond-Earth imagery and imagination."—Geekwire"...is a thrilling catalog of important cosmic discoveries...[it] gives new (and old) insight to curious readers."—Cool Hunting"Holborn marries history, sociology, art and science to unpick the ways that space has defined our existence here on Earth… This all-encompassing view of our relationship with space is made all the more enjoyable by the rich visual material that has been amassed…the true gems are densely packed photographs that capture the wonders of our stars, made possible by rapidly changing technologies. To be able to comprehend the surface of the moon, or the wonders of the Eagle Nebula and the Whirlpool Galaxy, is something truly heavenly."—Elephant magazine"Taken as a whole, the book shows how dreary life on Earth would be without the beauty of the sun by day and the splendor of the moon at night."—Air and Space/Smithsonian Magazine"Capturing a sense of the infinite unknown that enraptures dedicated stargazers, Mark Holborn's Sun and Moon: A Story of Astronomy, Photography, and Mapping is an extensive-and stunning-visual history of space exploration. Elegantly designed, with nearly 300 images, Sun and Moon is an altogether grand retrospective of humankind's attempts to make sense of the mysteries of space."—BookPage"In the year of the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, a design editor's approach to the cosmos, tracing the side-by-side developments of artistic and scientific attempts to explain it."—The New York Times Online"In the year of the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, a design editor's approach to the cosmos, tracing the side-by-side developments of artistic and scientific attempts to explain it."—The New York Times
£47.96
Phaidon Press Ltd Shaping Cities in an Urban Age
Book SynopsisAn authoritative - and fascinating - investigation into the spatial and social dynamics of cities at a global scaleTrade Review"As resourceful for architects and policy-makers as it is for anyone interested in how we live now... It enlightens on everything from climate to crime to culture. As a data-driven study, it has a proven takeaway: civic participation is key to defining metropolitan problems while design is key to providing the right solutions."—Aesthetica
£42.46
Phaidon Press Ltd Hans Haacke
Book SynopsisA monograph surveying the storied career of German artist Hans Haacke, on the occasion of a major retrospective exhibition
£47.96
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Polymer Clay Jewelry
Book SynopsisLearn to make fun, colorful, modern, on-trend earrings from polymer clay. In Polymer Clay Jewelry, Author Rachael Skidmore—owner of the popular online shop and social-media channels Made by Maeberry—takes a fresh, contemporary approach to this classic craft. Through her easy-to-follow photographic steps and clear instructions, you can make your own contemporary earrings in a variety of colors and styles. Among the topics covered in the book: Tools and materials Clay conditioning Color mixing How to choose a color palette Clay curing and baking Painting clay How to add earring backs Once you’re familiar with these important introductory topics, learn to make colorful abstract earrings, hoops of various sizes and styles, rainbows, shells, hammered “metal,”statement jewelryTrade Review"A great resource for getting started and includes a variety of gorgeous and creative pieces." * Library Journal *“Lots of fun. This is a must for amateur jewelers.” * Publishers Weekly *Table of ContentsContents Introduction BEFORE BAKING Polymer Clay Brands Safety Tools Jewelry Hardware Color Palette Color Basics How to Pick a Color Palette Color Mixing Conditioning Clay PROJECTS The Dua: Colorful Abstract Earrings The Nina: Faux Turquoise The Marina: Layered Slab The Jenasie: Checkered-Print Earrings The Jess: Shaved Terrazzo The Sam: Rainbow Flowers The Alex: Cloudy Rainbows The Lara: Mokume-Gane Cane The Rae: Marble Cutout Earrings The Mackenzie: Retro Circles The Saylor: Shell Earrings Inlay The Trish: Hammered “Metal” Earrings The Di: Bead Hoops The MJ: Cutout Retro The Maggie: Two-tone Hoops The Ruby: Watercolor Method Pop-Art Bananas: Painting with Liquid Clay The Sara: Gradient Agate Earrings BAKING & AFTER BAKING Scrap Clay Attaching Backs Sanding Texture Baking Guide Cleaning & Care About the Author
£15.29
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Cute Cuddly Crochet
Book SynopsisCrochet your own adorable, jumbo-size amigurumi animals with Cute & Cuddly Crochet, featuring 12 beginner-friendly, photo-illustrated step-by-step patterns.Author and artist Lauren Bergstrom is your guide to creating great big, huggable crochet creatures—perfect for baby gifts, birthday gifts for kids, quirky home decor, and more. You’ll be surprised by how quickly you can create these cuties using bulky yarn and a large crochet hook!Cute & Cuddly Crochet begins with an introduction to tools and materials and a review of basic crochet techniques, followed by tips and tricks for stuffing your amigurumi, adding eyes, trying different sizes, making your circles rounder, and adding embellishments. Then leap right into crocheting these supercute critters: Flamingo French Bulldog Dinosaur Elephant Fox Lion Llama Octopus Platypus Sloth Red Panda<Trade Review“[An] adorable outing…The instructions are thorough and the projects are irresistible. This charms.” * Publishers Weekly *"An ideal introduction to the fun craft of crocheting!" * Midwest Book Review *"Perfect for amigurumi beginners...A good addition to any crochet collection." * Library Journal *Table of ContentsIntroduction Tools & Materials Crochet Basics Tips & Tricks Abbreviations Flamingo, French Bulldog, Dinosaur, Elephant, Fox, Lion, Llama, Octopus, Platypus, Sloth, Red Panda, Narwhal About the Artist
£13.49
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc The Art of the Line in Drawing
Book SynopsisLearn the art of creating elegantly simple line drawings with this step-by-step introduction. Written and illustrated by French artist Frédéric Forest, who is internationally renowned for his expressive, minimal artwork, The Art of the Line in Drawing presents an overview of his technique and creative process, followed by a series of progressive lessons organized by subject. Line Drawing. Definitions, origins, basic skills. Supplies. Tools for mark-making, types of paper; choosing the right inks, working with values, additional tools. Getting Started. Setting up your workspace, testing your materials, choosing your subject. Drawing from a Model. Figures, portraits, hands and feet, other physical details. Drawing from a Photograph. Nature, landscapes, still lifes, flowers, cats, horses, wildlife, objects, interiors, buildings, houses. Creative ITrade Review“A very useful book to have around for your art students or your curious artist at home.” * GeekDad *Table of ContentsPreface My Portfolio L I N E A R T Definition and Origins Lexicon Acquired Skills MATERIALS Pens for Mark-Making Tools for Fine Lines Tools for Brushed Lines Tools for Colored Lines Types of Paper Additional Tools GETTING STARTED Setting up Your Workspace Choosing Your Subject Creative Pauses Inspiration at the Museum Inspiration on the Streets Inspiration from Feelings Inspiration from Your Imagination Where to Practice DRAWING LESSONS A Woman’s Silhouette Creative Pause: Thinking Outside the Box Women Creative Pause: Same Pose, Different Shapes A Woman’s Portrait A Man’s Silhouette Men A Man’s Portrait Hands Legs and Feet Flowers Still Lifes Landscapes Cats Horses Swans Objects Interior (Using One Color) Interior (Using Two Colors) Houses Creative Pauses Looking at What You’ve Made Choosing the Final Piece Showcasing Your Artwork Acknowledgments About the Author Index
£17.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Alternative Movie Posters
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewIn the 2014 IPPYs (Independent Publisher Book Awards), Matt Chojnackis Alternative Movie Posters won the Gold award in the Coffee Table Book category! The 2014 IPPY Awards medal ceremony will be held on May 28th in New York, on the eve of the BookExpo America convention."You will come away wanting to buy a book of this length solely on at least half of the artists alone. The good news there is that with each design you are not only given the artists name, but also their website that you can go and look up further examples of their work. And you can believe that this is what we did after putting this book down. Each artist also provides a short paragraph about their inspirations and also a few words on the design(s) presented. This is a full colour beautifully presented book that will really get the creative enthusiasm flowing in everyone. This is what makes for a truly great and collaborative effort that will just keep on giving the more you look at it." - Steven Hurst, filmwerk.co.uk July 2015
£25.59
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Stained Glass for Beginners
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£17.84
Chartwell Books Kawaii Cuties
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£9.11
John Donald Publishers Ltd A Passion for Castles
Book SynopsisIn the 1880s two Edinburgh architects began to survey, measure and sketch the castles of Scotland, travelling the length and breadth of the country on trains, bicycles and on foot. Together they produced the five magnificent volumes of The Castellated and Domestic Architecture of Scotland, an unrivalled work of research that surveys more than 700 of Scotland's castellated buildings, ranging from great medieval fortresses to small lairds' houses with pepper-pot turrets, and is illustrated with thousands of sketches and plans.The first part of A Passion for Castles tells the life stories of David MacGibbon and Thomas Ross and their work as Edinburgh architects before they embarked on their magisterial survey, revealing interesting and previously unknown details about the two men. The second part of the book sets their enormously ambitious castles project in its historical context, and describes how MacGibbon and Ross managed to achieve their pioneering, systematic and comprehensive survey.The final part of the book provides a regional overview of the current status of all the castles surveyed by MacGibbon and Ross, followed by a thematic exploration of those that have been lost, those that have been transformed and those at risk of collapse, before posing questions about what the future holds for the castles of Scotland.
£18.00
Saqi Books Calligraphies of the Desert
Book SynopsisNew book by a master Iraqi calligrapher, considered to be the greatest living calligrapher, his work has influenced a generation of artists and is included in the permanent collections of the British Museum. A full colour gift book featuring 70 colour calligraphies inspired by proverbs and poems on the desert.
£9.50
S Q Publications,US Fairy Tales by Elias
Book SynopsisEveryone has their favourite fairy tale growing up, but artist Elias Chatzoudis presents us with a more grown-up look at those beloved stories. See the sexier side of Snow White, Tinkerbell, Cinderella, the not-so-Little Mermaid, and all the other legendary characters of yore. Both the pencilled originals and the fully-realised colour illustrations are showcased in this exquisite collection.
£12.34
University Gallery and Baring Wing The Lost World of Norman Cornish
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£22.10
Kahboom Ltd The Pleasure of Rope Exploring the Japanese Art
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£18.95
Taylor & Francis Ltd Building Science Graphics
Book SynopsisBuilding Science Graphics: An illustrated guide to communicating science through diagrams and visualizations is a practical guide for anyoneâregardless of previous design experience and preferred drawing toolsâinterested in creating science-centric illustrated explanatory diagrams. Starting with a clear introduction to the concept of information graphics and their role in contemporary science communication, it then outlines a process for creating graphics using evidence-based design strategies. The heart of the book is composed of two step-by-step graphical worksheets, designed to help jump-start any new project. The author website, featuring further resources and links, can be found here: https://www.buildingsciencegraphics.com/. This is both a textbook and a practical reference for anyone that needs to convey scientific information in an illustrated form for articles, poster presentations, slide shows, Trade Review"This book is a masterclass in the field of scientific visualization. Ms. Christiansen’s approach is insightful, approachable, thorough, and inclusive. There is something here for everyone, from the true novice to those who have been practicing scientific visualization for years. Each page is bursting with useful and interesting content. As an unsurprising bonus, the book’s design is a delight; it is a pleasure to read and peruse the images and layout. I strongly recommend this book for anyone interested in what it takes to create visuals that effectively and beautifully communicate science."-- Jill K Gregory, MFA, CMI; President, Association of Medical Illustrators; Associate Director of Instructional Technology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai."Much like a successful science graphic, Building Science Graphics delivers compelling information on many different levels. From quick tips to deep dives, Christiansen shares well researched, clear examples, as well as actionable workflows and memorable anecdotes from her career. A great read and valuable resource for designers and researchers alike."-- Beth Rakouskas, Creative Director, Science"Whenever Jen Christiansen was the art director for an article I was editing, I knew that no matter how imposing the illustrative challenge, she would find a visually stunning way to bring it to glorious, lucid life. In her hands, explanatory illustrations sing out a tale of discovery, one that inspires with the grace and elegance of its comprehension. With this marvellous book, Jen generously shares her approach to beautiful, informative design, and it does something I once wouldn’t have imagined was possible: It makes me appreciate and love her work even more."-- John Rennie, Deputy editor, Quanta Magazine; Former editor-in-chief, Scientific American; Adjunct instructor, Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute, New York University."This beautifully illustrated book is like a Swiss Army Knife— all the necessary tools of the trade are there, and they fit together seamlessly. Communicating science visually has unique challenges and considerations, which makes this book a must-read for creators of science visuals. The step-by-step approach is accessible to all levels, from students to researchers to professional artists and designers."-- Kelly Krause, Creative Director, Nature."This book will help readers and practitioners understand how to apply design principles during the process of developing and producing information graphics for diverse audiences, and offers perspectives about the design processes employed by graphics editors."-- Spencer Barnes, Associate Professor, Hussman School of Journalism and Media, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill."I love this approach—it’s as methodical as good science. Breaking it down into manageable chunks is one thing, turning those chunks into an actual workflow is much more important and that is in here. Trying to find resources that go through a methodical approach to designing information graphics is difficult. Trying to find ones that go beyond basic charts and into in-depth illustrations is even harder."-- Mark E. Johnson, Senior lecturer, Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Georgia."Working with scientists and researchers myself, one of the many questions I get asked is where and how to start—this book will help to answer some of those questions and concerns. The fact that it is written by Jen Christiansen adds real value. The book is explained in a cohesive and logical way. This will allow the reader to follow the process, as you would for real, building an infographic from scratch—step-by-step."-- Nigel Hawtin, information design consultant; former Graphics Editor, New Scientist."Jen Christiansen’s book is a compelling resource with helpful visual strategies and suggestions to create effective scientific illustrated explanatory diagrams. The extended step-by-step visual worksheets are must-haves for both expert and non-specialist audiences interested in visually communicating science. Her clarity and level of detail to articulate each step combined with her specialized guidance on how to work with design principles make this book one of its kind."--Sheila Pontis, Sense Information Design, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA."The book provides a practical guide targeted at individuals without an explicit art/design background and tailored towards the need of science communication. I consider this a very worthwhile endeavor and believe that many scientists (including my graduate students and myself) will draw considerable utility from this book."--Stefan Bruckner, Professor of visualization, Department of Informatics of the University of Bergen."Meticulously written and intricately designed... Building Science Graphics will be most valuable in education establishments. It should be on the reading list of every science communication MSc and every communication design BA course.”-- Book Review, Eye Magazine, 14 December, 2023"An excellent resource for scientific illustration students, scientists who want to improve their visual-creation skills, and science communication enthusiasts. It would make an excellent introductory textbook for any visual science communication or illustration course/program, and it certainly belongs in the library of any sci-artist."-- Book Review, Journal of Natural Science Illustration, Vol. 55, No. 2"Building Science Graphics is a very clear and accessible guide to visual science communication that still honours the complexity of this field."-- Book Review, Journal of Science Communication, 22 (05)"Many of the ideas and frameworks are applicable to data visualization. I especially recommend this book as a resource to anyone in the field of science communication—it’s a very comprehensive guide with beautiful examples and clear guidance from an author whose expertise clearly comes through along with her deep reflections on design, process, and the field as a whole."-- Book Review, Nightingale Magazine, February 16, 2023Table of ContentsPart 1. Underpinning. 1. Introduction. 2. What are Science Graphics. 3. Science Communication Fundamentals. 4. Graphic Design Fundamentals. 5. Perception Science. 6. Making Sense of Visual Complexity. 7. Organization and Emphasis. 8. Color. 9. Typography. 10. Visual Style. 11. Storytelling Strategies. 12. Practicalities. Part 2. Illustrating Science. 13. Special Considerations for Science Graphics. 14. Types of Science Graphics. Part 3. D.I.Y. (do it yourself). 15. The Process of Building Graphics. 16. Step-by-Step Guide for Building. 17. Step-by-Step Guide for Adapting. Part 4. Joint Efforts. 18. Collaborations.
£38.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Edmund
Book SynopsisWhat buried secret lies beneath the stones of one of England's greatest former churches and shrines, the Benedictine Abbey of Bury St Edmunds? The search for the final resting place of King Edmund has led to this site, beneath which Francis Young argues the lost king''s remains are waiting to be found. Edmund: In Search of England''s Lost King explores the history of the martyred monarch of East Anglia and England''s first patron saint, showing how he became a pivotal figure around whom Saxons, Danes and Normans all rallied. Young also examines Edmund''s legacy in the centuries since his death at the hands of marauding Vikings in the 9th century. In doing so, this fascinating book points to the imminent rediscovery of the ruler who created England.Trade ReviewSimultaneously a sophisticated work of history, a compelling detective story and a moving meditation on what it is to be English, this is a fascinating and wonderful book. -- Tom HollandThe author's enthusiasm for his subject, and for the quest to find the mortal remains of St. Edmund, everywhere shines through. Authoritative and reliable, this volume is at the same time an enjoyable and engaging read. -- John Ashdown-Hill, MBETable of ContentsPreface List of Illustrations Abbreviations Chronology Introduction 1. Angelcynn: Edmund’s People 2. Death of a King 3. Invincible Martyr: The Early Cult of Edmund, 869-1066 4. ‘Patron of all England’: Edmund in the Medieval World, 1066-1539 5. A Lost King: Edmund since the Reformation Conclusion: Finding Edmund? Notes Bibliography
£15.19
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Pride
Book SynopsisThis is the definitive visual account of the gay liberation movement in New York, following the Stonewall uprising in Greenwich Village in 1969, an event that marked the coming-out of New York's gay community. As a direct outcome of Stonewall, gay pride marches were held in 1970 in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York. Fifty years later Pride will be celebrated in thousands of cities across the world. Including more than 190 photographs by Fred W. McDarrah chronicling the movement in all its glory, the book includes reflective essays by major figures such as Alan Ginsbery, Hilton Als and Sir Ian McKellan.Trade ReviewThis is not just a tribute to all LGBT+ activists but a joyful book for everyone to look at and learn from. * Peace News *New book celebrates 50 years since the riots that galvanized the modern Gay Rights Movement with stunning images of New York City's LGBT community by veteran photographer * Daily Mail *Greenwich Village’s poet-photographer laureate, penning subversive verse in black and white silver gelatin prints.” * AnOther Magazine *Fred W. McDarrah served as the eyes for millions of New Yorkers for more than 50 years.” * Daily Mail *His images – of Jack Kerouac and the Beat generation, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Andy Warhol, Allen Ginsberg, Robert Mapplethorpe, Susan Sontag, a campaigning Bobby Kennedy and the first gay pride activists – defined the city, its artists, politicians and freaks throughout the 50-odd years he clicked his shutter.” * Independent *It wasn’t just a case of being at the right place at the right time. McDarrah proved that he was more than just a passive cameraman snapping away at the sidelines. He put himself in the position to capture the best images the world had to offer.” * Lomography *He famously shot a generation of young hopefuls who had come to New York to make their reputations — hopefuls named Kerouac and Warhol and Dylan and Joplin.” * The New York Times *No one captured the movers and shakers of New York City — and America at large — with more immediacy and verve than Fred W. McDarrah.” * Village Voice *McDarrah had an inflamed curiosity, great feelers and an ability to capture liquid moments. He also had hustle.” * Dwight Garner, The New York Times *Table of ContentsA note on this book’s publication Timothy S. McDarrah Foreword to the UK edition Peter Tatchell Foreword Hilton Als McDarrah’s Parades Allen Ginsberg Firestorm on Christopher Street Jill Johnston Photographs Before Stonewall Photographs After Stonewall About Fred W. McDarrah
£27.00
Monograph Media Extreme Horizons
Book SynopsisIn Extreme Horizons, leading outdoor writer David Pickford takes us on an extraordinary journey of discovery through climbing, adventure motorcycling, wilderness travel, and nautical expeditions in some of the wildest places in Britain and across the world
£22.46
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Good Bohemian
Book Synopsis''It is right that, after more than one hundred years, she should have her say'' John Carey, Sunday TimesTwelve days before her twenty-fourth birthday, on the foggy morning of Saturday 12 January 1901, Ida Nettleship married Augustus John in a private ceremony at St Pancras Registry Office. The union went against the wishes of Ida's parents, who aspired to an altogether more conventional match for their eldest daughter. But Ida was in love with Augustus, a man of exceptional magnetism also studying at the Slade, and who would become one of the most famous artists of his time. Ida's letters to friends, to family and to Augustus reveal a young woman of passion, intensity and wit. They tell of the scandal she brought on the Nettleship family and its consquences; of hurt and betrayal as the marriage evolved into a three-way affair when Augustus fell in love with another woman, Dorelia; of Ida's remarkable acceptance of Dorelia, their pregnancies and shared domesticity; of Trade ReviewIt is a terrible ending to a terrible story. You might say that it was all Ida’s fault. She was just a silly goose who mistook her grander for a phoenix. But that would not be true to the brave, witty, imaginative, sensitive, playful, talented woman who wrote these letters. It is right that, after more than one hundred years, she should have her say -- John Carey * Sunday Times *In the letters, erotic energy occasionally seems to be pushing in all directions at once … She may have forfeited her chance to paint, but her letters, salvaged by her granddaughter Rebecca, after a century during which the renegade Ida was not mentioned in the family, make belated amends. Between baby-minding chores, she proved to be a witty, wickedly outspoken writer, which ensures that she will now not be forgotten -- Peter Conrad * Guardian *The letters of Ida Nettleship, first wife of arch-bohemian Augustus John, are a case in point: gathered together here from diverse sources by her granddaughter Rebecca John and expertly introduced by John’s biographer Michael Holroyd, they constitute a rare epistolary treasure trove … they give us a startlingly vivid picture of what it was like to be bound by passion, loyalty and an ever-growing brood of offspring to a ‘genius’ ... the fine balance between tragedy and comedy in her situation finds expression in letters so fresh that it is hard to believe they were written more than a century ago -- Ariane Banks * Spectator *Their sympathetic edition of her fascinating and painful letters reveals a courageous woman, gifted with a buoyant intelligence -- Dinah Birch * The Times *Rarely have I come across a more engaging personality -- D.J. Taylor * Times Literary Supplement 'Books of the Year' *A compelling glimpse of a lost age of bohemia that raises provocative questions about what it means to live freely -- Lara Feigel * Guardian *The letters, published here for the first time, go a long way to recovering [Ida] and tell a painful story of an emotionally sophisticated, morally honest woman struggling with the trap in which she finds herself, trying by turns to escape and take control of the situation. To different correspondents she showed different facets of her predicament and the result is a portrait both fragmentary and poignant -- Rosemary Hill * London Review of Books *The reader remains haunted by Ida’s story, but also left aware that letters offer something that the grand narrative of a good biography often sweeps over or ignores: small contingencies, sudden mood changes, or what falls between the cracks. Indeed the very human muddle that is found here -- Frances Spalding * Oldie *These letters should resurrect [Ida] as a wit and object of fascination in her own right * Daily Telegraph *
£13.49
Chronicle Books Frida Kahlo Paper Dolls
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