Art & Photography Books
Welbeck Publishing Group Limited Dior in 50 Objects
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£14.24
Wiley SpiderMan for Dummies
£23.62
Workman Publishing Steal Like an Artist
Book SynopsisUnlock your creativity. An inspiring guide to creativity in the digital age, Steal Like an Artist presents ten transformative principles that will help readers discover their artistic side and build a more creative life. Nothing is original, so embrace influence, school yourself through the work of others, remix and reimagine to discover your own path. Follow interests wherever they take you—what feels like a hobby may turn into you life’s work. Forget the old cliché about writing what you know: Instead, write the book you want to read, make the movie you want to watch. And finally, stay Smart, stay out of debt, and risk being boring in the everyday world so that you have the space to be wild and daring in your imagination and your work. “Brilliant and real and true.”—Rosanne Cash Trade Review“The book is filled with engaging anecdotes and helpful tips taken from Kleon’s experience learning to walk on his own creative feet, as well as quotes and stories from big names, ranging from Gide to Goethe to Questlove. – Fast Company co.Design “Immersing yourself in Steal Like an Artist is as fine an investment in the life of your mind as you can hope to make.” – TheAtlantic.com “Steal Like An Artist is an actually readable manifesto on how to properly squeeze your brain-juices and unlock your potential.” -- Thrillist“The book is filled with engaging anecdotes and helpful tips taken from Kleon’s experience learning to walk on his own creative feet, as well as quotes and stories from big names, ranging from Gide to Goethe to Questlove. – Fast Company co.Design “Immersing yourself in Steal Like an Artist is as fine an investment in the life of your mind as you can hope to make.” – TheAtlantic.com “Steal Like An Artist is an actually readable manifesto on how to properly squeeze your brain-juices and unlock your potential.” -- Thrillist"This fast read is for anyone who’d like to be more creative." – Tim Ferris “The book is filled with engaging anecdotes and helpful tips taken from Kleon’s experience learning to walk on his own creative feet, as well as quotes and stories from big names, ranging from Gide to Goethe to Questlove. – Fast Company co.Design “Immersing yourself in Steal Like an Artist is as fine an investment in the life of your mind as you can hope to make.” – TheAtlantic.com “Steal Like An Artist is an actually readable manifesto on how to properly squeeze your brain-juices and unlock your potential.” – Thrillist
£11.39
Dark Horse Comics,U.S. Nier: Automata World Guide Volume 2
Book SynopsisDelve into the stunning world of the award-winning action RPG NieR: Automata!
£30.39
Random House A Year At Highclere
Book SynopsisFiona, 8th Countess of Carnarvon, is the wife of Geordie, 8th Earl of Carnarvon.She is an alumna of St Andrews University, a former auditor for Coopers & Lybrand accountants and created her own clothes brand in the 1990s. She and her husband and son live 'quietly' with eight dogs, too many horses, a brood of chickens, a number of bee hives and some rare breed pigs, amongst the normal farm animals in the farm and landscape of Highclere Castle today. Fascinated by the inhabitants of Highclere Castle as well as its past, Lady Carnarvon reveals its history, stories and recipes in Seasons at Highclere, Christmas at Highclere and At Home at Highclere. She is also the author of the New York Times bestsellers Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey and Lady Catherine and the Real Downton Abbey.
£18.70
Dark Horse Comics The Art of The Outer Worlds 2
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£41.24
Little, Brown Book Group Summers Hum
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£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers How a Game Lives
£21.25
David & Charles Watercolor Artists Index of the Urban Landscape
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£14.44
Cornerstone Lone Wolf
Book SynopsisAdam Weymouth's work has been published widely, including in Granta, The Atlantic, The Observer and the BBC. His first book, Kings of the Yukon, tells the story of his 2000-mile canoe trip across Alaska. It won the Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year, the Lonely Planet/ Stanfords Adventure Travel Book of the Year and the Prix Paul Emile-Victoire. He has been named by the National Writing Centre as one of ten writers shaping the UK's future.
£17.09
Merrell Publ Insatiable A Life of Jacqueline Lamba
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£28.50
Gestalten Cottagecore Gardens
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£56.25
Weldon Owen, Incorporated The Gay Icons Guide to Life
Book SynopsisThe world''s most famous gay icons share everything you need to know about life in this bright and lively illustrated book of pithy preambles and indispensable quotes from Liza to Lil Nas X.If life had its own GPS system, navigating it would be a far less stressful slog. Alas, we suffer this pothole-filled dirt road alone… guideless. Thankfully, there’s one thing more knowledgeable and dependable than a GPS, and that’s a Gay Icon! From Beyonce to Betty White, and RuPaul to David Bowie, no one understands the highs and lows, loves and losses quite like a gay icon. Featuring inspiring and entertaining quotes and dynamic illustrations of the icons who said them, you''ll find these musings priceless, refreshing, and relatable... even if they''re coming from Oscar-winners, music legends, and fashion royalty. MORE THAN 70 ICONS are featured in this all-star collection of quotes and illustrations, including Judy Garland, Madonna, Cher
£14.39
Monacelli Press Danielle McKinney
Book SynopsisThe first book from artist Danielle Mckinney, featuring 50 prompts for self-reflection written by her mother and a 44-page journal for the reader to respondDanielle Mckinney is a rising star in the art world. Her tender, intimate representations of Black women at rest have garnered her a broad and devoted following.This innovative debut book is a mother-daughter collaboration: 50 of Mckinney's paintings appear in dialogue with journal prompts written by the artist's mother, Barbara Mckinney, an educator who embraces the art of creative expression. Journal pages in the back of the book offer readers a chance to write out their responses to the prompts, inspiring a meditative practice.Beautifully designed and produced, Danielle Mckinney: Beyond the Brushstroke draws new inspiration from the work of this fresh voice in contemporary American art.
£31.46
Phaidon Press Ltd Nike Football Boots
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£29.71
Little, Brown Book Group Trees in Winter
Book SynopsisShortlisted for The Wainwright Prize for Illustrated BooksShortlisted for the Royal Society of Literature''s Christopher Bland Prize''Honest, evocative, inspiring'' SARAH WATERS''A thing of beauty'' CLARE BALDING''A brilliant storyteller'' MOLLY LEMON''I think many of us overlook the beauty of winter, not least the bare and beautiful framework of a winter tree silhouetted against a bright sky...'' Welsh printmaker Richard Shimell is known by many for his intricate, beautiful prints of winter trees. In Trees in Winter, his poignant memoir, Richard explores his life, love of nature and his art, sharing the moving, personal journey that led him from being a lost young man in London, to becoming a professional artist as he entered his fifties, and now living back in rural Wales. With reflections on how he connects with nature and finds creative inspiration and spiritual healing in the natural world, Richard''s emotional and intimate story gives hope to anyone who has struggled to find their own way and about how much joy can be found in mid-life.***''The clarity of Richard Shimell''s words perfectly matches that of his pictures, making this a magnificent book in which to lose yourself, and succumb to the wisdom of the trees''MIKE PARKER''Emotionally resonant and impactful... Shimell''s writing is suffused with a queer sensibility, recognising as it does a world-altering distinction in ways of seeing - between what is and what yet might be''IRISH TIMES''Trees in Winter by Richard Shimell is a wonderful, beautiful book''ANGELA HARDING''Richard is a brilliant storyteller, his writing takes you through memories and moments as if you were there with him. This nostalgic and thoughtful read will make you want to grab a sketchbook head out into the countryside. It reminds you how important it is to observe and absorb the wonders of wildlife and rural landscapes, especially those beautiful trees''MOLLY LEMON''Through the pages of Trees in Winter, Richard shares his prints and takes us on his own personal journey and how his love of walking in wild places and being a part of nature has helped him to deal with life. Richard also explains how these experiences have been instrumental in his becoming the professional printmaker he is today. This book is an absorbing read which spoke to me in many of my own life situations - I thoroughly recommend it!''JANE SPINK
£11.69
Backstage Books ROBIN BANKSY
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£13.50
HarperCollins Publishers Get Stitched
£17.09
Thames and Hudson Ltd This is How it Feels
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£21.25
Dark Horse Comics The Art of Rust
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£39.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The History of Art in One Sentence
£13.49
Penguin Books Ltd Wreck This Journal: Now in Colour
Book SynopsisNow in spectacular full colour throughout, a special 10th anniversary edition of the internationally bestselling journal that started it all--with more than 7 million copies sold!Perhaps you're a seasoned Wreck-er, having made your way through one or more copies of Wreck This Journal. Or maybe you're new to the phenomenon (little do you know, this experience might just change your life). Whatever the case, you've found the perfect book to inflict damage on...The revolution is now in colour. Why colour? Because it's dangerous. And if it isn't dangerous, then it isn't worth doing. You are hereby challenged to now try everything you've never done with colour. Everything. Mixing, ripping, spewing, streaming, hurling, blowing up, throwing, dropping, exploding.Welcome to an all new-edition of Wreck This Journal, now in spectacular full colour! With a mix of new, altered, and favourite prompts, Wreck This Journal: Now in Colour invites you to destroy with colour. What colours will you use to &*%$ it up?
£12.34
Gestalten This Is How We Live
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£45.00
Penguin Books Ltd The Alienation Effect
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£12.34
Indelibe Imprint Fair Game
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£23.75
Mixed Media Resources LLC So Many Cozy Animals
£12.31
Simon & Schuster Harriet Tubman Live in Concert
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Blueprints
Book Synopsis'WHAT TO READ IN 2025' FINANCIAL TIMES Many artists are unaware of the mathematics that bubble beneath their craft, while some consciously use it for inspiration. Our instincts might tell us that these two subjects are incompatible forces with nothing in common, but what if we're wrong?
£18.70
Welbeck Publishing Group Limited Little Book of California Style
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£18.38
By The Book Dogs in the Workplace
£16.20
Search Press Ltd The Granny Square Stitches Card Deck
£15.29
Blue Crow Media Brutalist Berlin
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£21.60
Taschen GmbH Sacred Sites. The Library of Esoterica
Book SynopsisA visual pilgrimage through holy mountains, great pyramids, and golden shrines, Sacred Sites celebrates the ways we transform the world around us through ritual, creativity, and worship. Essays, interviews and more than 400 images explore spaces ranging from ancient temples to modern works of spatial art.
£22.09
HarperCollins Publishers 10Minute Watercolours Collins Gem Techniques
Book SynopsisThis handy, practical and inspirational little book is perfect for the pocket or art bag. It shows watercolour painters of all levels how to loosen up their paintings and maintain spontaneity by painting simple watercolour studies in no more than 10 minutes.Written by popular artist Hazel Soan, the book is arranged in three parts: the first section explains all about the equipment you will need; the second section covers techniques and shows what can be achieved with watercolour in a short time span; the third section looks at various subjects that are ideal for painting quickly.All the essential techniques are covered, focusing particularly on maximizing brushstrokes and exploring colours, and there is useful advice on deciding what to include and what to leave out. With helpful chapters on painting a wide range of subjects people, landscapes, seascapes, buildings, gardens, flowers and still life this little guide is ideal for quick reference when working in the studio or out in theTable of ContentsThink you have no time to paint? See what you can achieve in just 10 minutes! Inspirational advice to help you paint quick and spontaneous watercolours Essential tips on painting people, landscapes, seascapes, buildings, animals, flowers and still life
£8.69
Laurence King Publishing Pattern Magic
Book SynopsisPattern Magic is the cult pattern-making book from Japan. Taking inspiration from nature, from geometricshapes, and from the street, this book harnesses the sheer joy of making and sculpting clothes. The book takes a creative approach to pattern making, with step-by- step projects for fashion designers and dressmakers to enjoy. Each project is beautifully illustrated with clear diagrams and photographs showing the stages of construction, the muslins, and the finished garments.
£17.00
Octopus Publishing Group New Botanical Painting
Book SynopsisAward-winning artist Harriet de Winton shows you how to create contemporary watercolour artworks to treasure and share. Through more than 30 step-by-step projects, discover how to paint individual flowers and foliage, as well as beautiful botanical compositions. Use your new skills to make art for your wall, unique cards, invitations, or simply paint for pleasure.
£12.34
HarperCollins Publishers The House of Beckham
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£10.44
Graffeg Limited British Wildlife Photography Awards 14
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£31.50
Candlestick Press Ten Poems about Art
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£7.41
Headline Publishing Group The Little Book of Hermès: The story of the
Book SynopsisThe iconic bags, the instantly recognizable packaging, the celebrity fans – Hèrmes is the last word in luxurious accessories. Through the generations, Hermès have created innovative and exquisite accessories for the most glamorous customers. From their nineteenth-century saddlery workshop to 1960s Paris and beyond, Hermès has graced the arms and wardrobes of style icons from Grace Kelly and Jane Birkin to Victoria Beckham and Kim Kardashian. Little Book of Hermès tells the story of the evolution of the House of Hermès, through beautiful illustrations of the most coveted items and authoritative text by fashion historian Karen Homer.Table of ContentsIntroduction • The Early Years • A New Generation • Considered Expansion • The Evolution of Fashion • Iconic Bags • Silk Scarves • Aristocracy and Celebrity Clientele.
£12.59
Headline Publishing Group The Little Guide to Coco Chanel: Style to Live By
Book SynopsisThe creative genius who gave us the Little Black Dress and Chanel No. 5. Almost 50 years after her death, Coco Chanel remains one of the world's most influential fashion designers. Her story is one of creative brilliance and innovation - she was a driving force in freeing women from the restrictive clothing they had been obliged to wear for generations. 'In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different,' Chanel would say, and throughout her life she demonstrated extraordinary passion and determination to change the world around her. There is much wisdom to glean from Chanel's self-reflections, while her sharp wit and joie de vivre will amuse, surprise and inspire in equal measure. 'Fashion changes, but style endures.' As seen on vogue.co.uk, 18 August 2017, by Julia Neel. 'Nobody has ever told Coco Chanel what to think.' As seen on dailymail.co.uk, 10 September 2019, by Caroline Howe. 'A girl should be two things: who and what she wants.' As seen on marieclaire.co.uk, 4 October 2016, by Mariel Reed. 'The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.' As seen on harpersbazaar.com, 12 August 2017.Table of ContentsBeing Coco * Women * Style * Life and Love * Success * Chanelisms.
£6.99
Thames and Hudson Ltd Chanel in Vogue
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£106.25
Arcturus Publishing Ltd Learn to Draw Manga in 4 Weeks
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£15.99
Octopus Publishing Group Philips Stargazing 2022 MonthbyMonth Guide to the
Book SynopsisPhilip's Stargazing is the perfect practical guide for both budding and experienced astronomers. Covering Britain and Ireland, the new 2022 edition has been completely revised to ensure it is totally up-to-date for exploring the wonder of the night skies, month-by-month and day-by-day.
£6.64
Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson Henri CartierBresson The Europeans
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£32.00
Phaidon Press Ltd Vitamin C
Book SynopsisOver 100 global artists working with collage, as chosen by art experts, now available in paperback for the first time
£25.46
Search Press Ltd Nature Imprinted
Book SynopsisA project-by-project guide to lino printing, with designs inspired by the natural world.
£16.99
Search Press Ltd Kawaii: How to Draw Really Cute Woodland Friends
Book SynopsisThe sixth book in the best-selling 'Kawaii' series teaches you how to draw almost 100 different woodland friends in an adorable manner. This kids' how-to art book lets the inquisitive child experience the woodland world through drawing, with clear step-by-step diagrams which are great for visual learners and make it super-easy to follow the instructions. Each spread - drawn in Angela's trademark playful style - offers an easy step-by-step guide to drawing adorable animals (birds, bears, and bugs), fairies, fungi, ferns and flowers, woodland folk, rock-dwelling creatures, and forest trees. Angela also shows how to draw cute woodland homes - complete with furniture, belongings, and even vehicles inspired by their forest surroundings - so kids can create a full world for their new woodland friends. You don't need any specialist tools or materials to start drawing cute stuff: all you need is a biro, marker pen or pencil, then you're ready to go!Table of ContentsAngela's World 6 Chapter One: Getting Started 8 Chapter Two: Woodland Folk 18 Chapter Three: Forest Creatures 48 Chapter Four: Plants and Fungi 90 Chapter Five: Woodland Takes Over 114 Credits 128
£8.54
