Art & Photography Books
Bokforlaget Max Strom I can't believe I still have to protest this
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£21.25
New Heroes & Pioneers Mellow
Book SynopsisMellow is a collection of photography by the Norwegian photographer, Sofie Sund. Through carefully constructed still life images, Sofie captures the essence of what is usually perceived simply as normality.
£19.55
Dokument Forlag Cholo Writing
Book SynopsisCholo Writing is the 20th century''s oldest form of graffiti, a Mexican-American phenomenon evident in Los Angeles long before the appearance of tags and pieces in the late 1960s New York. It has had a major influence on the visual expressions of Californian popular culture, including the lowrider, surf, skate and hip-hop movements. Placas are territorial inscriptions created to define a gang''s turf, a genuine, constantly evolving urban calligraphy with strict codes used by Latino gangs for street writing since the late 1930s. Here, the aesthetic evolution of Cholo Writing is documented and the influence of blackletter typefaces and calligraphic models such as Old English is traced through two collections of photographs. One by Californian Howard Gribble, who photographed Chicano gang graffiti over a wide geographic area in the early 1970s, and one by French graphic designer and writer Francois Chastanet, who traveled to the same Los Angeles neighborhoods in 2008 to document early 21s
£21.24
Dokument Forlag Hand Lettering And Beyond: A Beginner's Workbook
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£11.69
Dokument Forlag Street Art Cookbook
Book SynopsisA rich source of inspiration for anyone interested in do-it-yourself culture. The Street Art Cookbook is a guide to the materials and techniques used within today''s most creative and progressive art movement. In hundreds of pictures and illustrations and a dozen of interviews with some of the world''s most famous artists, the authors show how street art is made. From stencils and stickers to laser tagging and guerrilla gardening, Street Art Cookbook takes us on a trip around the world in the search of the tricks and trades of street artists. Posters, stickers, screen print, mosaic, sculptures. There is no limit to their imagination. Hundreds of books filled with pictures of street art have been published in the last few years, but this is the one that shows how the artists work. Learn from the best: Street Art Cookbook is filled with tips and examples of how to create your own stencil, sticker, poster or installation. These techniques can be used on all kinds of materials: textiles, g
£13.29
Tara Books I Like cats - Handmade
Book SynopsisSunny cats, sad cats, grinning cats, bad cats, cats with scowls and cats with jowls ...hand-bound with a silk screened cover, "I Like Cats" features a gallery of irresistible feline characters from some of the best-known tribal and folk artists of India. A delight for cat lovers, art lovers, and artsy cat lovers!Trade ReviewPart lovely children's picture book, part priceless showcase of work by some of the best-known tribal and folk artists from various Indian traditions. -- Brain Pickings A multisensory delight, as pleasing to the hand as it is to the eye ... this lovely artifact will be received eagerly by both cat lovers and connoisseurs of bookmaking. -- Kirkus Reviews Another charming handbound and silkscreened book from Tara. -- Illustration A fun, hand-made book. -- Bibliodyssey blog Exquisite. -- The Observer
£16.99
Tara Books Another History of The Children's Picture Book:
Book SynopsisThis book calls for a re-imagining of global picture book history: with the former Soviet Union at the centre of this narrative web. The result of an unusual collaboration between India and Lithuania, the book looks at two different global impacts of the Soviet picture book enterprise. At a particular period in Indian history, cheaply available Soviet picture books, in English and vernacular translations, changed the way Indian children read. This was part of the Soviet Union's efforts to spread 'socialist' culture across the world. Meanwhile, a different and more problematic kind of cultural 'globalization' was underway in the regions governed by the Soviet State, and Lithuania is a rich case in point.A sumptuous and unusual archive of art has been mined to go with this history: from socialist realist art to classic examples of the Lithuanian primitive-modern, many of the images in the book are featured in an English language publication for the first time.
£28.00
Ludion All At War: Photography by German soldiers
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£32.00
Victionary Graphite: The H to B of Contemporary Pencil Art &
Book SynopsisThere is something distinctly visceral about graphite art, where every stroke of the artist or illustrator seems to convey emotion in its purest form. At a time when almost everything can be digitally done up to perfection, the smudges and smears by graphite can be refreshing to the eye and unapologetically human – touching viewers to the core. As a creative tool, it can also be the simplest and most affordable medium with which to express oneself and find joy. GRAPHITE is a stunning collection of pencil artwork by creatives around the world who have skilfully mastered the art of drawing by hand to make their mark. Featuring various subject matters and styles, it makes for a beautiful addition to the bookshelf and invites you to step away from your screen every now and then to, perhaps, pick up a pencil yourself and appreciate the simple things in life.
£25.60
Victionary Hanzi•Kanji•Hanja 2: Graphic Design with
Book SynopsisThe age of the internet and media have brought about a growing interest in Asian culture and its various languages across the region. Han characters in particular, which are applied in Chinese, Japanese and Korean contexts respectively as three branches of the same written system, are becoming more than text-based communication devices. Due to the structure of the characters themselves, they are being utilised as flexible design elements that bring abstract visual concepts to life in breaking the barriers between the East and the West.As a follow-up to the original release in 2015, Hanzi•Kanji•Hanja 2 focuses more on the former (i.e. Hanzi) through over 100 projects that give the ancient type form a fresh and modern facelift. Like its predecessor, the book comprises logotypes and their applications to offer readers a closer insight into the art of the strokes; as well as a showcase of brand identities, posters, packaging, advertisements and the like – expanded further with case studies and interviews to serve as an inspiring reference point for designers of all cultures.
£28.00
Victionary GET LOST!: Explore the World in Map Illustrations
Book SynopsisFrom iconic landmarks to hidden shortcuts, GET LOST! takes your eyes on a journey and allows readers to explore the lands through the eyes of Illustrators. Before GPS systems and Google Maps were invented, folded paper maps and guidebooks were always our trusty companions while on the road. While paper maps are becoming increasingly obsolete, there’s more to cartography than just bearings and scales. Illustrated maps hone the ability to bring a place to life through vivid drawings, leaving a unique impression filled with the illustrator’s own experiences. GET LOST! boasts four different jacket designs, featuring city maps of London, Paris, Los Angeles or Singapore. Orders will be fulfilled at random from evenly mixed cartons.
£28.00
Victionary Material Matters 03: Stone: Creative
Book SynopsisMaterials have the power to affect human experiences and emotions by helping us build intimate connections with inanimate objects through touch and feel. Whether they are used as a point of reference or the medium of creation itself, they are integral to artists and designers who seek to explore fresh outcomes, experiment with new techniques, and elicit distinct responses from their audiences. Material Matters 03: Stone showcases stunning creative interpretations of the common material across a variety of mediums. From polishing different types of stone to produce elegant packaging design work to making crude moulds out of it in creating memorable shapes and forms, this edition explores the compelling ways with which the unique characteristics of stone can be cleverly drawn upon or manipulated to shape the outcome of a particular project, with insights into the key techniques featured.
£21.25
Victionary Material Matters 02: Metal: Creative
Book SynopsisMaterials have the power to affect human experiences and emotions by helping us build intimate connections with inanimate objects through touch and feel. Whether they are used as a point of reference or the medium of creation itself, they are integral to artists and designers who seek to explore fresh outcomes, experiment with new techniques, and elicit distinct responses from their audiences. Material Matters 02: Metal showcases stunning creative interpretations of the common material across a variety of mediums. From oxidising and rusting metal sheets to create intriguing effects on artwork to applying and embossing pieces of foil on printed matter for visual impact, this edition explores the compelling ways with which the unique characteristics of metal can be cleverly drawn upon or manipulated to shape the outcome of a particular project, with insights into the key techniques featured.
£21.25
Victionary DESIGN(H)ERS: A Celebration of Women in Design
Book SynopsisWith the amount of progress the world has made in attitudes and achievements to-date, the time cannot be more apt than now for a celebration of women in the creative industry today. DESIGN(H)ERS is a stunning showcase of 30 female talents spanning across a variety of design mediums to highlight the diversity that women bring to their respective fields. With insightful interviews revolving around the thoughts and stories of pioneers who have already made their mark, this book serves to inspire and encourage the creatives of the future.
£28.00
Viction Workshop Ltd Good by Design: Ideas for a better world
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£28.00
Victionary Packaged for Life: Coffee & Tea
Book SynopsisThe best things in life may not always be free, but they are often delightful to look at! Rather than be taken for granted, these feel-good goods deserve their time in the spotlight not only for the roles that they play, but also for the visual and aesthetic richness they add to our day-to-day just by sitting on our shelves. Packaged for Life is a simple ode to the products that punctuate our daily existence with joy and equip us with the calm to carry on, as they continue to shape our communities and cultures as indulgences, necessities, or vices.Packaged for Life: Coffee & Tea highlights some of the most clever and delightful packaging design work for what the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organisation deems as ‘the most consumed beverage in the world’. It serves as a vessel of inspiration through which we can recognise, appreciate, and celebrate the unnoticed or overlooked tactile beauty in everyday product packaging. The book comes with a booklet of fun facts about the beverages featured, including the unique ways they are enjoyed around the world, and the steps involved in a Japanese tea ceremony!
£24.00
Chose Commune Carnets
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£39.20
Insight Editions The Photography of The Bikeriders
Book SynopsisEmbark on a remarkable visual journey into the creation of Jeff Nichols''s The Bikeriders with this unforgettable collection of exceptional photography.Acclaimed photographer Byran Schutmaat visited the set of Jeff Nichols’ film The Bikeriders to create an extraordinary series of photographs that were inspired by Danny Lyon’s original book. That photography has been combined with the work of unit photographer Kyle Bono Kaplan and cinematographer Adam Stone to create a classic book of photography. Inspired by Danny Lyon’s seminal 1968 book, The Bikeriders, this powerful drama from director Jeff Nichols (Midnight Special, Mud) follows the rise and fall of a midwestern motorcycle club. Featuring an all-star cast that includes Jodie Comer, Tom Hardy, Austin Butler, Michael Shannon, Norman Reedus and Boyd Holbrook, Nichols’s film is an evocative snapshot of a renegade era. This book provides a unique insight into the making of the movie with exclusive photography, excerpts from the script, an introduction by director Jeff Nichols and contributions from the film’s director of photography, costume designer and production designer. NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN IMAGERY: Go behind the scenes of The Bikeriders with exclusive photography. CELEBRATED CAST: The book features imagery of the film’s stellar cast, which includes Jodie Comer (Killing Eve), Austin Butler (Elvis), and Tom Hardy (Mad Max). ACCLAIMED PHOTOGRAPHERS: The book is built around the photography of the award-winning Bryan Schutmaat, which has been combined with the work of unit photographer Kyle Bono Kaplan and cinematographer Adam Stone.
£33.60
Insight Editions Knitting Van Gogh
Book SynopsisFor the first time ever, you can knit stunning hats, scarves, blankets and more, all inspired by the legendary paintings of Vincent van Gogh. Published in collaboration with the Van Gogh Museum, Knitting Van Gogh celebrates the artist’s life and legacy by interpreting his paintings into beautifully knit pieces. From van Gogh’s almond blossoms and wheat fields to his stunning self-portraits and still lifes featuring Irises and Sunflowers, van Gogh’s most famous themes are the inspiration for these exquisite knit pieces. Knitting van Gogh features a wide variety of patterns for knitters of every skill level, from a vase cozy inspired by van Gogh’s Sunflowers and a cap inspired by his famous An Old Woman from Arles, to a lacey shawl invoking his Almond Blossom, a scarf inspired by his swirling nighttime backgrounds, and a tote emblazoned with his famous Head of a Skeleton with a Burning Cigarette
£23.79
Insight Editions Elvis Presley Treasures
Book SynopsisAn intimate look at one of the greatest icons of the twentieth century, the King of Rock ''n'' Roll, through 100 personal and iconic objects from the archives of Elvis’s beloved home, Graceland—a never-before-seen collection, until now.For the first time, fans will see Elvis’s remarkable life through his treasured personal items, as well as the items that marked iconic milestones in his life, including: Elvis’ first performance guitar The Presley family bible and family mementos
£32.00
Rocky Nook Portraits with Procreate
Book SynopsisDraw and paint amazing digital portraits with Procreate!
£21.25
Rocky Nook Nikon Z9: Pocket Guide : Buttons, Dials,
Book SynopsisDesigned for photographers who haven t memorised every button, dial, setting, and feature on their Nikon Z9, Rocky Nook s handy and ultra-portable quick reference Pocket Guide helps you get the shot when you re out and about. Confirm that your camera is set up properly with the pre-shoot checklist Identify every button and dial on your camera Learn the essential modes and settings you need to know Dive deeper with additional features of your camera Execute step-by-step instructions for shooting multiple exposures, in-camera HDR, time-lapse movies, and more. Follow tips and techniques for getting great shots in typical scenarios (portrait, landscape, freezing action, low light, etc.)
£999.99
Rocky Nook Drawing the Portrait
Book SynopsisThe ultimate guide to learning how to easily draw stunning, realistic faces.
£21.25
Rocky Nook The Art of OneLine Drawing
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£17.85
Museum of Contemporary Art, Miami Jamea RichmondEdwards Ancient Future
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£31.50
BuilderBooks Land Development
Book SynopsisLand developers know that success hinges on knowledge, planning, and experience. Whether you are new to the field or are looking to brush up your knowledge, Land Development is your comprehensive resource to this demanding and exciting industry.Trade Review"I recently read Land Development. It was exactly what I was looking for - a readable, comprehensive introduction to the development process." -- Greg Sundt, Manager, Installed Services Guardian Building Products, Greer, South Carolina
£43.46
Press Forward Rising Stories A Novel
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£17.95
Thorntree Press, LLC Ask Me About Polyamory
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£19.76
Getty Trust Publications The Brilliant History of Color in Art
Book SynopsisThis is a irresistible and wonderfully illustrated exploration of the history of colour in art. The history of art is inseparable from the history of colour. And what a fascinating story they tell together: one that brims with an all-star cast of characters, eye-opening details, and unexpected detours through the annals of human civilization and scientific discovery. This book takes readers across the globe and over the centuries on an unforgettable tour through the brilliant history of color in art. Written for newcomers to the subject and aspiring young artists alike, Finlay's quest to uncover the origins and science of colour will beguile readers with its warm and conversational style. The rich narrative is illustrated in full colour throughout with 166 major works of art. Readers of this book will revel in a treasure trove of fun-filled facts and anecdotes. Were it not for Cleopatra, for instance, purple might not have become the royal color of the Western world. Without Napoleon, the black graphite pencil might never have found its way into the hands of Cezanne. Without mango-eating cows, the sunsets of Turner might have lost their shimmering glow. And were it not for the pigment cobalt blue, the halls of museums worldwide might still be filled with forged Vermeers.
£20.89
Microcosm Publishing My Vag: A Rhyming Coloring Book
Book SynopsisA lighthearted, rhyming colouring book about the body.
£17.33
Chicago Review Press A Long Time Ago in a Cutting Room Far, Far Away:
Book Synopsis"For its sheer excellence, diversity, and cultural impact, Paul Hirsch's filmography speaks for itself. They say a film is made in the editing room, and this book is easily the most comprehensive, revelatory, and illuminating account of this essential cinematic art. A must-read for both the casual moviegoer and the serious cinephile alike." —Mark HamillA Long Time Ago in a Cutting Room Far, Far Away provides a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most influential films of the last fifty years as seen through the eyes of Paul Hirsch, the Oscar-winning film editor who worked on such classics as George Lucas’s Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back, Brian De Palma’s Carrie and Mission: Impossible, Herbert Ross’s Footloose and Steel Magnolias, John Hughes’s Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and Planes, Trains & Automobiles, Joel Schumacher’s Falling Down, and Taylor Hackford’s Ray. Hirsch breaks down his career movie by movie, offering a riveting look at the decisions that went into creating some of cinema’s most iconic scenes. He also provides behind-the-scenes insight into casting, directing, and scoring and intimate portraits of directors, producers, composers, and stars.Part film school primer, part paean to legendary filmmakers and professionals, this funny and insightful book will entertain and inform aficionados and casual moviegoers alike.Trade Review"Paul Hirsch, a master of his craft, has written an intelligent, perceptive, compelling memoir of his editing life, from the late '60s through today. From the heights of Star Wars to the depths of Pluto Nash , if you want to know how the sausage is cut, this is the book for you. I should know, I was with him in the beginning and through our misadventure to Mars. Congratulations, Paul, for remembering all the things we forgot." Brian De Palma"It shouldn't be surprising that a great storyteller can tell great stories. From the man in the (cutting) room where it happened on many of our favorite films comes a glorious piece of work that makes you feel that you were there yourself. How do I feel about this book? Not 'ipsy-pipsy.' If you want to decipher that, read it!" J.J. Abrams"Paul's written a terrific expert's view of the editing process, which I believe will be an important technical and historical narrative for future filmmakers and film lovers." Taylor Hackford"Storyteller and showman, film editor Paul Hirsch narrates the ups and downs of his fifty-year career on the jungle gym of cinema with fascinating inside-the-boiler-room tales of how classic hits and flops were constructedand deconstructed. Jaw-dropping tales of working with George Lucas on Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back and on eleven Brian De Palma films ( Carrie , Phantom of the Paradise , etc.). Paul's invaluable tips and insights, hard won through experience, will brilliantly illuminate the creative process for aspiring filmmakers and enthusiasts alike." Walter Murch"For its sheer excellence, diversity, and cultural impact, Paul Hirsch's filmography speaks for itself. They say a film is made in the editing room, and this book is easily the most comprehensive, revelatory, and illuminating account of this essential cinematic art. A must-read for both the casual moviegoer and the serious cinephile alike." Mark Hamill"Veteran Hollywood film editor Hirsch's memoir overflows with fascinating insights and anecdotes" Publishers Weekly"The stories and insights from a veteran editor will appeal to cinephiles and anyone looking to learn more about the craft." Booklist"Mr. Hirsch paints a vivid picture of the crucial work done by film editors." Wall Street JournalTable of ContentsIntroduction ix 1. My First Hit: Carrie 1 2. Ten Years Earlier 18 3. My First Feature Film 26 4. Back to Trailers 32 5. My Next Big Break: Benny 35 6. Phantom and Its Horrors 50 7. Obsession 61 8. Star Wars 76 9. The Fury 124 10. King of the Gypsies and Home Movies 129 11. The Empire Strikes Back 146 12. Blow Out 163 13. The Black Is Back 169 14. Footloose in L.A. 178 15. Protocol 196 16. Ferris Bueller’s Day Off 201 17. The Secret of My Success 212 18. Planes, Trains & Automobiles 217 19. Steel Magnolias 227 20. I Become a Studio Bigwig 241 21. Falling Down 255 22. The Trouble with Trouble 264 23. Mission: Impossible 275 24. Mighty Joe Young 286 25. Mission to Mars 292 26. Pluto Nash 300 27. Lean Times 304 28. Ray 307 29. A Fallow Stretch 316 30. Back to the Big Time 322 31. The Elder Statesman 340 Postscript 347 Acknowledgments 351 Index 355
£17.95
Set Margins' publications Remaking the Crust of the Earth
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£14.25
Marsilio Jean Cocteau The Jugglers Revenge
Book SynopsisRediscovering Cocteau's artistic output, from perfume boxes to sketches of Peggy GuggenheimThe multifaceted and surprising artist Jean Cocteau was undoubtedly one of the major figures of the Paris cultural scene in the years between the World Wars. In addition to his literary works, Cocteau was a brilliant visual artist: draftsman, filmmaker and muralist and fashion, jewelry and textile designer. The Juggler's Revenge embraces the versatility for which the artist was often criticized by his contemporaries, retracing the development of his aesthetics and the key moments of his tumultuous life through works created by a variety of techniques and mediums.Attention is paid to his ambivalent relationship with Cubism, Dadaism and Surrealism, as well as his central role in the new classicism of Europe between the wars. A selection of surprising drawings highlights the centrality of desire and sensuality in Cocteau's practice. His little-studied fashion an
£35.10
MIT Press Nonlinear
Book SynopsisFrom the acclaimed designer and bestselling author of Reimagining Design, a nonlinear approach to navigating design?s nuances in pursuit of meaningful innovation.In Nonlinear, Kevin Bethune shows us that we can reject trodden paths of digital or physical product creation by taking advantage of a nonlinear approach. To unlock meaningful innovation that breeds new and novel outcomes, he writes, teams need to embark on a journey into the proverbial forest of ambiguity, the result of a rapidly converging, dynamic, and exponentially changing landscape. The journey is less about getting it right or wrong, and more about using the information we have at our disposal to understand our choices and unlock new learning. Nonlinear begins by taking the reader through Bethune?s professional zigs and zags. The author explains that while his interdisciplinary leaps were rare at the time he took them, these varied experiences unlocked perspectives about design and innovation that uniquely prepared him for our present moment and for the future. He then showcases the role of quantitative information to strategically frame and set boundary conditions for our creative exploration, and he highlights the role of qualitative insights to provide the substance necessary to begin crafting solutions that address unmet needs. The book also identifies accelerants (or flywheels) that will help readers as they reflect on their journey through the forest of ambiguity, with a specific emphasis on diversity, a key theme for Bethune, a Black man who has navigated new horizons. Readers will enjoy having the chance to customize the author?s perspectives and make them their own at both an individual and a team level.
£20.21
MIT Press Ltd The Lies of the Artists
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£27.20
Phaidon Press Ltd Yoko Ono
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£31.96
Chartwell Books Cutest Art Kit Ever
Book Synopsis Learn how to create adorable illustrations featuring everyday objects in this all-in-one kit with—step-by-step guide, practice book, colored pencils, and double-tip pen—to kickstart your creative journey.Who knew that drawing supercute faces on waffles and hamburgers, thunderclouds and flowerpots, bumblebees and snails could be so much fun? With Cutest Art Kit Ever! you’ll find out just what fun it can be. (You might even say you “Snailed it!”) In this effervescent approach to art instruction, artist Jesi Rodgers opens up her tool kit, sharing techniques, inspiration, and encouragement to teach the creatively curious how to draw and paint adorable projects in her quirky, bright, and captivating art style.In this kit, you’ll find everything you need to get started, including:48-page instruction book with helpful prompts and tips plus illustrated step-by-step instructions
£18.23
The Monacelli Press Where Art Meets Nature
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£39.96
Boom! Studios The Art of Something is Killing the Children
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£29.75
Transit Books Immemorial
Book SynopsisMarkham delivers a probing meditation on grief, memory, and memorialization... Plaintive and powerful, this is hard to forget.Publishers WeeklyA speculative essay on language in the face of climate catastrophe: how we memorialize what has been lost and what soon will be, pushing public imagination into generative realms. I am in need of a word, writes Lauren Markham in an email to the Bureau of Linguistical Reality, an organization that coins neologisms. She describes her desire to memorialize something that is in the process of being losta landscape, a species, birdsong. How do we mourn the abstracted casualties of what's to come?In a dazzling synthesis of reporting, memoir, and essay, Markham reflects on the design and function of memorials, from the traditional to the speculativethe Vietnam Memorial in Washington, DC, a converted prison in Ljubljana, a ghost forest of dead cedar trees in a Manhattan parkin an attempt to reckon with the grief of climate catastrophe. Can memorials look toward the future as they do to the past? How can we create a psychic space for feeling while spurring action and agitating for change?Immemorial is part of the Undelivered Lectures series from Transit Books.
£999.99
Twin Palms Publishers Matthew Gintempo - Jasper
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£60.78
National Gallery Singapore Teo Eng Seng
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£17.10
Art Gallery of New South Wales Cao Fei My city is yours
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£24.00
Goose Lane Editions Jinny Yu
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£26.34
RVB Books BETTER FOOD FOR OUR FIGHTING MEN
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£22.80
About Books 12 Alphabets Applications
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£21.14
DISTANZ Verlag Period Drama
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£34.20
Mousse Publishing Residencies Reflected
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£19.00
