Art & Photography Books
Dover Publications Inc. William Morris Notebook Decorative Notebooks
Book SynopsisGraced by a beautifully lush cover pattern inspired by the art of famed English designer William Morris, this compact notebook includes 64 blank pages. It''s perfect for jotting down ideas and appointments, or can be used as a pocket-sized sketchpad for artists of all skill levels.
£4.95
Taschen GmbH Tina Turner by Peter Lindbergh
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£45.00
Thames & Hudson Ltd The Bayeux Tapestry
Book SynopsisThe Bayeaux Tapestry is unique both as a historical document and as a work of art. It was made soon after the Battle of Hastings in 1066, and it tells the story of the events that led up to William the Conqueror's invasion of England and the battle itself.
£27.00
Kulturalis Divine Light
Book SynopsisThe stained-glass windows of England's cathedrals illuminate interior spaces, communicate religious and other messages, and perhaps offer a glimpse of heaven. This book tells the remarkable story of these much-loved works of art.
£14.20
Thames & Hudson Ltd In Another Light
Book SynopsisBetween 1790 and 1910, Danish painters developed a national school of art that matched the artistic centres of France, Germany and Britain. This title illustrates over two hundred key works of art drawn from the leading Danish collections. It surveys Danish painting across the 19th century. It features all the icons of the Danish Golden Age.
£20.25
Thames & Hudson Ltd Photography Masterclass Creative Techniques of
Book SynopsisWhat makes some photographs stay in the memory forever? Sometimes it's the subject matter alone, but more often it's the skill of the artists who took them. This book showcases 100 of the greatest images in the history of the art and will provide an indispensable guide to the technicalities behind the well-known masterpieces and more.Table of Contents1. Places • 2. Spaces • 3. Things • 4. Faces • 5. Bodies • 6. Histories • 7. Stories 8. Documents • 9. Ideas • 10. Moments
£17.95
Dover Publications Inc. Drawing Trees
Book SynopsisThis concise guide features easy-to-follow steps for capturing the natural beauty and magnificence of trees. Over 100 illustrations spotlight dozens of different varieties, including Oak, Willow, Pine, and Palmetto. Topics include shading techniques, composition, portraying shadow and light, and approaches to outlining.Author and illustrator Victor Perard, a graduate of the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, was an art instructor at New York City''s Cooper Union for twenty years. This informative volume reflects his extensive teaching experience and provides practical advice for artists at every level.
£7.88
Thames & Hudson Ltd Islamic Design Workbook Drawing Books
Book SynopsisHelps readers to create their own patterns, based on compositions from across the Islamic world. This book opens up the world of intricate Islamic patterns, allowing artists, designers and doodlers alike to learn about these works of art as they produce their own.
£13.49
Thames & Hudson Ltd 18thCentury Fashion in Detail Victoria and Albert
Book SynopsisTrade Review'Sumptuous' - Make It Today'An inspirational resource for students, collectors, designers and anyone who is fascinated by fashion and costume' - New Design'Intricate and elaborate … the perfect coffee table book for those interested in the history of fashion' - SEWTable of Contents1. Pleats, Gathers and Looped Drapery • 2. Collars, Cuffs and Pockets • 3. Stitching and Quilting • 4. Lace and Whitework • 5. Embroidery • 6. Pastes, Foils and Beads • 7. Chintz and Painting • 8. Pinking and Punching • 9. Fringes, Ribbons, Tassels and Buttons • 10. Fur, Feathers and Straw
£21.25
Thames and Hudson Ltd Guy Bourdin
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£10.40
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Evolution and Conversion Dialogues on the Origins
Book SynopsisRené Girard (1923-) was Andrew B. Hammond Professor Emeritus of French Language, Literature, and Civilization at Stanford University, USA, from 1981 to his retirement in 1995. A historian, literary critic and philosopher, he is the author of over 30 books including Violence and the Sacred.Trade ReviewFor those who want a lively, general introduction to the thought of this seminal religious thinker [Rene Girard], Evolution and Conversion is a book not to be missed. * Theology *Girard is now well known for his multidisciplinary writings on religion and violence ... This book develops and reassesses ideas set out thirty years ago. * Theological Book Review *Table of ContentsContents Acknowledgements Foreword Introduction: 'One long argument from the beginning to the end' Pierpaolo Antonello and Joao Cezar Castro Rocha 1 The Life of the Mind 2 'A Theory by Which to Work': The Mimetic Mechanism 3 The Symbolic Species 4 Dialogues and Criticism: From Frazer to Levi-Strauss 5 Method, Evidence and Truth 6 The Scandal of Christianity 7 Modernity, Postmodernity and Beyond Chronology of Girard's Life List of Girard's Publications Index
£23.12
Insight Editions Gift Wicked Elphaba Thropp Pencil Pouch
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£9.89
Bonnier Books Ltd How To Draw Planes
Book SynopsisA step-by-step guide to drawing planes!
£6.64
MACK Physique
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£47.50
Yale University Press Peggy Guggenheim The Shock of the Modern
Book SynopsisTrade Review"A whirlwind tour in a compact, peppy car through the tumultuous life of the most famous patron of modern art."—Prudence Peiffer, Artforum"This excellent short biography appears in Yale’s 'Jewish Lives' series, and Prose is a subtle and attentive chronicler. . . "—Kathryn Hughes, Guardian"By describing fairly the limits of her wealth, and the nous with which she spent it, Prose does justice to this great modern Maecenas."—Iona McLaren, Daily Telegraph"Vibrant."—New Yorker"This succinct biography of one of the last century’s greatest collectors is an elegantly written account of the difficult and controversial life of Peggy Guggenheim."—Marina Vaizey, Art Newspaper"Lively, complex, and inclined to shock, Guggenheim (1898–1979), the modern art collector, emerges as the embodiment of the age in Prose’s judicious biography."—Publishers Weekly"Prose skillfully blends the events of Guggenheim's experience with details about the 20th-century art scene, all in a vivid setting of time and place. Her depictions of key artists, family members, husbands, and others are distinctive in their complexity of character and contribute to a deeper understanding of the personal and professional facets of this enigmatic woman. . . . This finely researched and well-written work honestly examines the often disturbing world of an acclaimed figure."—Library Journal"Prose situates Guggenheim right in the middle of the Modernist, as a new kind of woman who is hard to define, and in that she is a perfect product and reflection of her age, never less than fascinating. Without her, modern art would be much the poorer."—Lesley McDowell, Independent on SundayIn 2014 the Jewish Book Council awarded the Jewish Book of the Year honor to the Jewish Lives series—the first time in its history that a series was so honored—in recognition of its achievements thus far and its forthcoming contributions for years to come.“An extraordinary study of an extraordinary woman’s life, by a truly gifted writer. While Detailing Guggenheim’s incredible, unique contribution as a patron of the arts, Prose presents her as both glamourous and fragile.”—Padma Lakshmi, The Week -- Padma Lakshmi * The Week *
£10.99
Flame Tree Publishing Monets Waterlilies Wall Calendar 2026 Art
Book SynopsisClaude Monet's waterlily paintings are some of the most famous artworks in the world, and this exquisite calendar features 12 of these stunning works. Informative text accompanies each work and the datepad features previous and next month's views. Printed on FSC-certified paper, with plastic-free packaging.
£11.87
Flame Tree Publishing Blooms by Nel Whatmore Wall Calendar 2026 Art
Book SynopsisThis calendar is a collection of the beautiful floral works of contemporary artist Nel Whatmore. Focusing on 12 of Nel's stunning depictions of natural beauty, this art calendar is a joy to behold. The datepad features previous and next month's views. Printed on FSC-certified paper, with plastic-free packaging.
£11.21
Flame Tree Publishing Celestial Journeys by Josephine Wall Mini Wall
Book SynopsisTake a breathtaking journey into the spiritual landscape with a calendar featuring fantasy works by contemporary artist Josephine Wall in this mini wall calendar. Informative text accompanies each work and the datepad features previous and next month's views. Printed on FSC-certified paper, with plastic-free packaging.
£7.97
Flame Tree Publishing Royal Academy of Arts Wall Calendar 2026 Art
Book SynopsisFeaturing the work of 12 RA-exhibited artists, including such talents as Richard Spare, Carrie Lees, Bill Jacklin, Ana Alonso Albarracin, Barbara Rae RA and more, this wall calendar is filled with vibrant and peaceful blue-toned art. The datepad features previous and next month's views. Printed on FSC-certified paper, with plastic-free packaging.
£11.87
Flame Tree Publishing National Railway Museum The Power of Steam Wall
Book SynopsisProduced in partnership with the National Railway Museum, this calendar celebrates some of the most famous locomotives in the world. Informative text accompanies each work in this wall calendar and the datepad features previous and next month's views. Printed on FSC-certified paper, with plastic-free packaging.
£13.19
Flame Tree Publishing Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Wall Calendar 2026
Book SynopsisThis delightful wall calendar features 12 beautiful botanical watercolours of plants by Charlotte Cowan Pearson, examples of whose paintings are held in an album in the RBGE's Library. Informative text accompanies each work and the datepad features previous and next month's views. Printed on FSC-certified paper, with plastic-free packaging.
£11.21
Flame Tree Publishing Bodleian Libraries Tudor Botanicals Wall Calendar
Book SynopsisThis calendar showcases 12 designs fromThe Tudor Pattern Book. The designs served as models for craftwork within a Tudor household. Informative text accompanies each work and the datepad features previous and next month's views. Printed on FSC-certified paper, with plastic-free packaging.
£11.21
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Foundations of Interior Design
Book SynopsisFoundations of Interior Design, 4th Edition, introduces the fascinating world of interior design practice. The authors provide an overview of the interior design profession, introducing readers to the elements and principles of design, key historical movements, the role of color and lighting in interiors, and the increasing emphasis on technology, sustainable design, social justice, and health and safety in contemporary interior design practice. This revised edition examines an array of human and environmental considerations in designing residential interiors, commercial offices and workspaces, and social and community-oriented projects reflecting the diverse areas in which interior design is practiced. The new edition places greater emphasis on commercial interiors, expands on space planning standards, includes case studies of recent projects, and insightful advice from practicing interior designers. STUDIO Features Include:-Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and
£95.00
Yale University Press Flight into Egypt
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£36.00
RM Verlag SL Delcy Morelos
Book SynopsisAn overdue examination of the Colombian artist's decade-long, soil-based practice, evincing her contributions to the lineage of land art For more than a decade, Colombian artist Delcy Morelos (born 1967) has worked primarily with earth, creating immersive environments of geometrically abstract forms. Drawing on Indigenous cosmologies, Morelos' work explores the sustaining power of mud in its many formsas a source of life and sustenance.This bilingual monograph approaches Morelos' two soil-based installationsCielo terrenal (2023) and El abrazo (2023)to explore the artist's role in the history of land art. The texts consider the natural materials used in her Dia commission and their sensory, spatial and phenomenological impact. The volume also features a selection of stories sourced from Indigenous Colombian communitiesBará, Matapí, Tanimuca, M+n+ca, Uitoto N+pode and Yucuna Kamejeyáthat underscore Morelos' acute understanding of the sacred relationship between land and its inhabitants.
£36.00
HarperCollins Publishers Resistance
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£21.25
Titan Books Ltd Star Trek Designing Starships Volume 3 The Kelvin
Book SynopsisThe third volume in this acclaimed series focuses on the J.J. Abram's Star Trek films - featuring nearly 20 ships, including the new Enterprise!Explore the process behind the creation of the ships features in the Star Trek, Star Trek: Into Darkness and Star Trek: Beyond films. This is the story of how some of the most talented designers in Hollywood created STAR TREK's starships from the first sketches to the finished models that appeared on screen. This book covers nearly 20 new ships from the modern STAR TREK movies, from the new Enterprise to a fleet of Federation ships that was barely seen. Along the way it covers the thinking behind Klingon and Romulan ships and the heavily-armed U.S.S. Vengeance. This third volume in the Designing the Starships series collects the profiles and design history from the rebooted Star Trek Kelvin Timeline film universe. The Kelvin Timeline is an alternate reality timeline in which the current Star Trek film universe operates. It is named after th
£21.24
Five Continents Editions Art of the Cameroon Grasslands
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£67.50
Taschen GmbH Valentino. A Grand Italian Epic
Book SynopsisFor almost half a century Valentino dominated Italian haute couture, dressing the world's wealthiest and most glamorous women. Only a few years after opening his fashion house in Rome in 1959, Valentino could already count Elizabeth Taylor, Jackie Kennedy, and Audrey Hepburn among his devotees. Despite his retirement in 2007 little has changed; his brand continues to thrive and prosper, and is worn by celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Lopez. Valentino has always designed magnificent gowns, never wavering from his signature style despite fads like grunge, deconstruction, and minimalism.This book traces Valentino's illustrious career through copious images from his archives, including drawings, magazine editorial shoots, advertisements, portraits, and documentary photographs. Presented chronologically, the visual material is accompanied by a vast array of newspaper and magazine articles about Valentino throughout the years. Combined, they provide an in-depth look at the man, his lifestyle, and his genius.
£75.00
Arnoldsche Art Publishers Elisa HellandHansen
Book SynopsisThis impressive monograph of the Norwegian potter Elisa Helland-Hansen (b. 1950) is an all-encompassing work of art. With unique hand-processed photographs, she documents her distinctive vessels, traces her sources of inspiration, and displays her objects in action: serving, pouring, or cooking. The publication brings together essays by various authors and a series of short, poetic texts by Helland-Hansen and others on significant figures, topics, and events in her life. This book, which is published in conjunction with an exhibition of her work at Kunstnerforbundet in Oslo, presents and contextualises an important, contemporary ceramicist and affords personal insights into her life, thinking, and work processes.
£33.60
Dover Publications Inc. Christian Dior Fashion Review Paper Dolls
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£11.92
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Classic Beauty
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£41.39
Royal Collection Trust Be Inspired
Book SynopsisMartin Clayton is Head of Prints and Drawings for Royal Collection Trust, and has published widely on the Italian drawings in the Royal Collection, including Leonardo da Vinci: A Life in Drawing (2018). He is the curator of the forthcoming exhibition Drawing the Italian Renaissance (November 2024).
£13.56
Abrams Woman in the Mirror
Book SynopsisRichard Avedon redefined portrait and fashion photography in the 20th century. In the 1940s Avedon burst onto the fashion scene, infusing his photographs with touches of realism and the fantastic.
£56.25
Octopus Publishing Group Oasis The Masterplan
Book Synopsis''As iconic photographer, adventurous fan and inside eye-witness, Kevin Cummins has always been where the cultural action is.'' Paul Morley''No one has captured the look of alternative UK music over the past half a century more tellingly than Kevin Cummins.'' Simon Armitage***How does a band come into being? What are the myriad forces that shape the sound, look, and identity of an emerging band?In 1993, Oasis signed to Creation Records and were shortly to begin recording their first album. Unknown, and unknowing what was ahead, the following year began with a masterplan - the creation of Oasis.At the centre of this enterprise was Kevin Cummins, brought on board to help the band find a look that fitted their sound. As chief photographer of Joy Division depicting that band on a snowy bridge and in the chilly environs of Manchester with a backdrop of the black stone of a gothic cathedral, Cummins was well aware of the intersection between the visual and the sonic.Oasis 1994 The Masterplan tells the story of how Oasis cemented their identity. Drawing on the first six months of the year, we follow Cummins as he photographs the band in various locations such as London, Manchester and the Netherlands. Using many unseen images as well as more well-known iconic shots, Cummins guides us through the ways a band can be shaped and designed, such as the famous photographs of the Gallagher brothers in Manchester City shirts - emblazoned with the Brother logo (a Japanese electronics company) which helped provoke worldwide interest in the band. With input from Noel Gallagher, we see how they played with fashion, were taught how to pose, and present themselves as they approached the summer of that year when their first album, Definitely Maybe was released on 29 August.The story from that moment on is well-known. This book reveals just how effective the masterplan was to get them to that point.
£28.00
Laurence King Publishing The Visual History of Type
Book SynopsisThe Visual History of Type is a comprehensive, detailed survey of the major typefaces produced since the advent of printing with movable type in the mid-fifteenth century to the present day. Arranged chronologically to provide context, more than 320 typefaces are displayed in the form of their original type specimens or earliest printing. Each entry is supported by a brief history and description of key characteristics of the typeface.This book will be the definitive publication in its field, appealing to graphic designers, educators, historians and design students. It will also be a significant resource for professional type designers and students of type.Reviews"A mind-blowing catalogue of typefaces and type history... a fantastic, heavyweight compendium of letterforms that''s a firm WIRED art department favourite." - WIRED magazine"The Visual History of Type is a comprehensive, detailed survey of the major typefaces produced since the advent of printing...This book will be the definitive publication in its field, appealing to graphic designers, educators, historians and design students." - Against The Grain"Accessible, highly readable and, moreover, a type book to pore over and simply enjoy as the history of the medium evolves chronologically from page to page." - Creative Review"This exquisitely produced, extensively researched and extraordinarily comprehensive work is a definitive study of the history of type." - New Design"The Visual History of Type is a beautiful book. Its arranged into hundreds of short chapters invites one to peruse it haphazardly for pleasure. Beneath its coffee-table appearance lies a genuine reference work." - The Times Literary Supplement
£54.00
21 Publishing Ltd Robert Motherwell: Open
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£42.50
Design Originals Zentangle 7, Expanded Workbook Edition: Circles,
Book SynopsisZendalas are actually Zen mandalas! A Zendala is an inspired form of mandala that is drawn using tangles to fill each section of a circle. Create your own beautiful Zendalas and other fascinating circular designs with this step-by-step guidebook. For centuries, mandala circles have been used to connect the spirit with the divine. Drawing a mandala helps one discover true inner self and balance. These special circles provide a unique opportunity to explore ancient teachings. In Zentangle 7, Expanded Workbook Edition, talented CZT artists share their secrets for creating sacred circle designs, and show how to add colour, resist, layers and more. This book includes 40 original tangle patterns, plus a bonus 16-page interactive workbook section where you can get started with warm-up exercises and practice Zendala tangling.
£5.69
FUEL Publishing Russian Criminal Tattoo Encyclopaedia Volume III
Book SynopsisDocumenting over 3,000 tattoo drawings, this title describes the motifs that represent the uncensored lives of Russian criminal classes, ranging from violence and pornography to politics and alcohol.
£19.12
Tuttle Publishing Rainbow Watercolors Gift Wrapping Papers 6
Book SynopsisThese fine-quality tear-out wrapping sheets feature six whimsical watercolour patterns, suitable for craft projects as well as for gift wrapping.
£7.60
Counter-Print Animal Logo Anniversary Edition
Book SynopsisCounter-Print is an independent publisher and online store specialising in design and visual culture. They produce and curate a unique selection of books from around the world.
£13.50
Counter-Print Monogram Logo Anniversary Edition
Book SynopsisCounter-Print is an independent publisher and online store specialising in design and visual culture. They produce and curate a unique selection of books from around the world.
£13.50
Design Studio Press Visual Development of a Grimm Tale
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£19.99
Alan C Hood & Company The Timber Framing Book
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£21.25
teNeues Publishing UK Ltd Apollo: VII – XVII
Book Synopsis"If you're into space exploration, this stunning book is pretty much a must-have. It contains pretty much every legacy Apollo snap in one go, alongside some lesser-known pics that are just as spellbinding." — Amy Glover, BuzzFeed July 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the first manned moon landing — a milestone in the history of humankind. Today, the adventure, courage, and ground-breaking accomplishment behind the NASA Apollo missions remains as compelling as ever. This thrilling photo book features previously-unpublished photographs from the NASA archives, now meticulously digitised, captured by the Apollo astronauts during their missions. From some 27,000 NASA images, the book’s authors have curated 225 of the most remarkable Apollo mission pictures, creating a uniquely vivid document of one of the most seminal events of the 20th century. Accompanying these extraordinary Apollo photographs are little-known insider facts and fascinating insights into the Apollo missions, including a detailed Foreword from NASA astronaut, Walter Cunningham. Not only a must-have book for fans of air and space travel, Apollo VII – XVII is a hit for anyone interested in photography, pop culture, and modern history.Trade Review"If you're into space exploration, this stunning book is pretty much a must-have. It contains pretty much every legacy Apollo snap in one go, alongside some lesser-known pics that are just as spellbinding." - Amy Glover, BuzzFeed
£45.00
Watson-Guptill Publications Extraordinary Everyday Photography
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£17.24
Special Interest Model Books Cain T Hardening Tempering and Heat Treatment
Book SynopsisA comprehensive exposition of the structure of steels and the effects of different heat treatments, particularly in respect of tools. With accurate colour temperature charts.Table of ContentsIron & Steel. Principles of the Hardening Process. Heating and Quenching in Practice. Tempering. Heating Equipment. Casehardening. Other Heat Treatment Processes. The Measurement of Hardness. Home Construction of Furnaces. Safety Precautions. Thermocouples and Pyrometers. Carbon Steel Cutting Tools. British Standard Steel Specification Numbers. Hardness Conversions.
£10.35
Rizzoli International Publications Frank Lloyd Wright Natural Design Lessons for
Book SynopsisAn unsung prophet of today’s green movement in architecture, Frank Lloyd Wright was an innovator of eco-sensitive design generations ahead of his time. An architect and designer of far-reaching vision, it is not surprising that Frank Lloyd Wright anticipated many of the hallmarks of today’s green movement. Across his work—which stands upon a philosophy Wright termed organic—widespread evidence is seen of a refined sensitivity to environment, to social organization as impacted by buildings, and to sustainable and sensible use of space. The desire to work and live with nature to create livable homes and cities is an ongoing theme of American architecture and planning. This book explores Wright’s lessons on how climate, sustainability, sunlight, modern technology, local materials, and passive environmental controls can become the inspiration for excellent design, and highlights a selection of Wright’s buildings to show how he dealt with these issues.
£44.67
