Art & Photography Books
Beta-Plus Seeking Sanctuary: Private Residences for True
Book SynopsisAccording to New York based interior designer, life coach and meditation teacher Joshua Smith, “When your home is your sanctuary, there’s a big exhale when you walk through that front door. It nourishes your spirit, inspires your mind, and enhances your connection to yourself, your loved ones and the divine, however you might define that” (in Homes & Gardens, January 2023). For Shelby Deering, designer of the tranquil spaces of The Well (with locations in New York City, Washington, Miami, Costa Rica and Mexico), "Over the last few years, our homes have become more important than ever. Throughout the pandemic, we saw them function as offices, gyms, schools, restaurants — and, of course, our own little corners of the world where we were able to find relief from daily pressures and anxiety. Because of this shift, it’s no wonder that people have made efforts to refresh their living quarters to focus more on health, wellness and self-care. After all, when the environment around you feels like a calming refuge, those peaceful vibes can directly impact how you feel.” The 15 private residences presented in this beautiful book can all be called “sanctuaries” because they all seek to support and protect the well-being of their owners, families and guests. Everyone needs a happy place, a space to relax, unwind, and let the worries of everyday life melt away. Some may dream of white-sand beaches, while others may prefer cozy mountain chalets, or a meditative, decluttered wabi sabi interior in a cosmopolitan setting. Whether in Brazil, Sweden, Mexico, Crete, St. Barts, Spain or in Belgium - all over the world, people are searching for the ultimate comfort, safety and happiness in their own cocoon, their own protective environment.
£65.25
Rizzoli International Publications More Rick Owens
Book SynopsisRick Owens remains one of the most daring and influential fashion designers working today. This new book of photographs describes an exceptionally fertile and transformational period in his career, one that saw him experiment with new shapes, the application of new materials, and an unprecedented use of color.Lavishly documenting men’s and women’s collections and featuring Owens’s continuing collaboration with the photographer Danielle Levitt, this book is an unabashed love letter to one of the most devoted followings in contemporary fashion.Picking up where Rizzoli’s previous monograph on Owens’s work left off, looks from his critically lauded homage to the rock-and-roll designer Larry Legaspi set a frenzied visual pace that never lets up—right through the pandemic, when Owens memorably staged shows on the Lido di Venezia.Here, the continued evolution of nearly three decades of Owens’s “grunge-meets-glTrade Review"Documenting Rick Owen’s longtime collaboration with photographer Danielle Levitt, this latest book (which picks up where 2011’ Rick Owens left off) captures the rock-and-roll-meets-glam approach that the designer has been known for throughout his 30-year career." —THE ZOE REPORT "An oeuvre as revolutionary as Rick Owens’s could never be contained in just one book. That’s why we need More Rick Owens, the follow-up to the designer’s eponymous 2019 monograph. Through the precise lens of Danielle Levitt, Owens’s daring recent looks come into sharp focus. Alien headpieces and off-kilter silhouettes are tamed through impeccable tailoring and visionary detail. The typical goth-glam aesthetic of the anti-fashion designer is reinvigorated with splashes of color, while unexpected materials—think fish hides and goat hair—propel his work squarely into the realm of the avant-garde. Nearly three decades into his career, Owens continues to leave us begging for more." —V MAGAZINE"In a continuation of his first volume of photographs, the designer Rick Owens teams up with the photographer Danielle Levitt to delight in provocation. Prepare for louche poses and leather, daring silhouettes and spikes." —NY TIMES"A new Rizzoli tome — “More Rick Owens,” Owens’s second with the publisher — captured by his longtime collaborator, photographer Danielle Levitt, features some of his most audacious collections on those subjects, made between 2019 and 2023. It includes what Owens calls “our covid quartet”: four shows that Owens produced during the height of the pandemic." —THE WASHINGTON POST"More so than many comparable titles on other designers, the physical production of the volume beautifully reflects the essence of the Owens brand: the cover is raw cardboard with unfinished edges; the title is understated and small but gorgeously embossed, blending rich black ink with luminescent metallic in a clean, sans-serif, ultra-modern typeface. This blend of restrained, cool modernity with rugged utilitarianism is an overarching theme in Owens’s work, and echoing it in the actual materiality of the book was a wise move by Rizzoli. It makes it the too-cool volume to add to your coffee table stack, the book that will make you feel very Berlin or—dare we say—Scandi (an interesting complement given that Owens is, himself, from California)." —NY JOURNAL OF BOOKS
£40.00
Prestel Jil Sander By Jil Sander
Book SynopsisThe iconic fashion designer offers unprecedented access into her career and personal history with this once-in-a-lifetime publishing event. The complete, official retrospective, designed by Irma Boom-one of the world's leading book designers-in close collaboration with Jil Sander herself, is packed with special features, that will make it a highly coveted collectors' item. For decades the name Jil Sander has evoked the philosophy of less is more-a minimalist aesthetic using highest quality materials and employing exquisite craftsmanship to the effect of poetic purity. Designed and produced as impeccably as her clothing, this beautiful book offers unprecedented access into Sander's remarkable history as a designer, and international businesswoman. Rich in archival material, and glimpses into the life of its famously publicity-shy subject, this book tells how Sander started in the 1960s and quickly established herself as a discriminating designer unfazed by trends. When the world finally caught up to her brand, in the late 80s and 90s, the Sander name became one of the most prestigious in all of fashion. Adhering to her core principles was the key to success with her own label. The book recapitulates her foray into the world of cosmetics and her later partnership with Uniqlo, where she created the special line +J. A further focus is given to her cooperation with leading architects on the architecture and interior design of her multinational flagship stores. Every aspect of Sander's career is interwoven in this fascinating story. The result is an elegant manifestation of the Jil Sander name-a story of integrity and grit, sumptuously packaged and timeless.
£74.99
Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S. Audubons Birds of America
Book SynopsisAbbeville's classic edition ofThe Birds of Americais back in stock in a striking new package. The Baby Elephant Folio presents all 435 of John James Audubon's brilliant hand-coloured engravings in exquisite reproductions derived from the original plates of the rare Double Elephant Folio. Although many attempts have been made to re-create the splendid illustrations in Audubon's masterpiece, nothing has ever equalled the level of fidelity achieved in this luxurious edition. Organised and annotated by Roger Tory Peterson and Virginia Marie Peterson, this volume is as informative as it is beautiful. Its fascinating introduction places Audubon in the context of the history of American ornithological art and also reproduces a wide sampling of the work of his notable predecessors and disciples, including Roger Tory Peterson's own rightfully famous paintings. A new systematic arrangement of the prints, following the modern classification of species, and descriptive captions about each bird allow us to appreciate Audubon''s achievement in the light of modern ornithology.Trade Review"His paintings foretold the ambitions of the camera…this still hefty edition preserves the poetic backdrops and fierce detail of the original." - New York TimesThe 38 Best Books to gift for Christmas 2023: "The classic bird bible gets a luxurious update for 2023. The Baby Elephant Folio presents all 435 of John James Audubon’s celebrated hand-colored engravings, reproduced more vividly than ever before. This new edition includes essays as well as illustrations from Audubon’s predecessors and disciples, along with plenty of bird facts." - New York Post
£136.00
Manchester University Press Albrecht DüRer’s Material World
Book SynopsisThe painter and printmaker Albrecht Dürer is one of the most important figures of the German Renaissance. This book accompanies the first major exhibition of the Whitworth art gallery’s outstanding Dürer collection in over half a century. It offers a new perspective on Dürer as an intense observer of the worlds of manufacture, design and trade that fill his graphic art.Artworks and artefacts examined here expose understudied aspects of Dürer’s art and practice, including his attentive examination of objects of daily domestic use, his involvement in economies of local manufacture and exchange, the microarchitectures of local craft and, finally, his attention to cultures of natural and philosophical inquiry and learning.Table of ContentsForeword 1 Introducing Albrecht Dürer’s material world – Jennifer Spinks and Edward H. Wouk 2 The Thomas D. Barlow collection: a fait accompli –Imogen Holmes-Roe 3 Perilous possessions: Kachelöfen in Renaissance Nuremberg –Sasha Handley 4 Objects in motion: Albrecht Dürer’s Nemesis – Jennifer Spinks 5 The nature of lines: enviromateriality and ingenuity in Albrecht Dürer’s material world – Stefan Hanß 6 Objects of devotion and instruments of memorialisation: The Mass of Saint Gregory – Charles Zika 7 Measure and the material world of Dürer’s Melencholia I – Matthew Champion 8 The material and the immaterial: Saint Jerome in his Study – Dagmar Eichberger 9 Albrecht Dürer’s Landscape with a Cannon of 1518: the matter of etching – Edward H. Wouk 10 Dürer’s armour – Larry Silver 11 The Whitworth’s sculpted Pietà from Renaissance Germany – Holly Fletcher 12 The home – Sasha Handley and Charles Zika 13 The workshop – Stefan Hanß, Jennifer Spinks and Edward H. Wouk 14 The study – Edward H. Wouk and Dagmar Eichberger Index
£23.75
Tuttle Publishing A Beginners Guide to Colored Pencil Drawing
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£15.29
Editions Treville Dominatrix Heaven
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£35.96
Unbound Birds: The Sunday Times Bestseller
Book SynopsisJim Moir loves birds. His popularity as a painter has soared in recent years and the simplicity and sincerity of his bird paintings have given them cult status among his fans. Now, for the first time, one hundred of these beautiful paintings are gathered together in this exquisite book. It is a book to remind us why we love birds: because of the shapes, movement, colours and sounds they bring into our lives.
£14.99
Prestel An Eye for Couture
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£56.25
Prestel Andy Warhol
Book SynopsisAndy Warhol's continuous pursuit of ideal beautyvisible in a body of his work that is brought here together for the first time.Andy Warhol is arguably one of the most widely known and discussed artists of the twentieth century. While his depictions of consumer products and celebrities led him to become household famous, there is a red thread throughout his career, starting even in the late forties until his untimely death in 1987. In the eighties Warhol was continuously searching to visualize an ideal of beauty, male beauty, finding form and creating lasting images of what he desired. He visualized and therefore eternalized this continuous pursuit of ideal beauty.From the early line and blotted line drawings to his screen tests and moving image experiments in the sixties, the torso paintings in the seventies through his collaborations with Jean-Michel Basquiat, there is a continuous search to express an ideal of male beauty. During his lifetime these w
£36.00
Prestel Brutalist Japan
Book SynopsisFeaturing striking photography by an expert in the field, this exploration of Japanese Brutalist architecture celebrates the surprising beauty and grace of buildings forged in concrete.Emerging in the devastating aftermath of World War II, Brutalist architecture in Japan is characterized by its geometric shapes, functionality, and unconventional use of concretewhich is often left unfinished to showcase the material's inherent textures and imperfections. Japanese Brutalism represented a radical departure from traditional Japanese architecture, drawing inspiration from the global Brutalist movement but incorporating unique elements that reflect Japan's culture and history. A leading expert on Japanese Brutalism, Paul Tulett has traveled throughout the country to photograph extraordinary examples of this aesthetic. In over 200 dynamic and impeccable photographs he captures the elements and paradoxes inherent in the buildings themselves: the rawness of con
£32.00
Insight Editions Powerpuff Girls Squishy Lock Key Diary
Book SynopsisAdd a bit of sugar, spice, and everything nice (and possibly Chemical X™) to your writing with this lock & key diary that includes a stress-relieving squishy on the front cover, 192 ruled pages, and a lock and two keys to keep your thoughts secure from Mojo Jojo™. Celebrate your love for The Powerpuff Girls with this adorable lock & key diary and be inspired by the confidence of Blossom™, the toughness of Buttercup™, and the sweetness of Bubbles™. SQUISHY COVER: Squish and poke the colorful heart featuring all three Powerpuff Girls™ on the front cover for endless entertainment and stress-relief! Squishy toys are proven to help kids and people of all ages to relax, focus, and release feelings of stress, anxiety, or anger. 192 RULED PAGES: Includes 192 pages of wide-rule paper to give you plenty of space to record your notes and thoughts, or to keep track of all the details next time the Mayor calls
£10.99
Batsford Narrative Textiles
Book SynopsisA quirky and engaging book about creating stories in stitch, from an up-and-coming young textile artist.Bring your personal story to life in colorful, vibrant textile art.In this gorgeous book, Ailish Henderson explains her working methods and how you can harness them in your own work to create unique, deeply personal textile art pieces. She encourages you to draw on your own personal memorabilia to create work that is meaningful to you?the intention is to capture a moment in time, a memory to treasure, a look on a face, a glance of love from a pet.Along with work from the author, the book also showcases work from textile artists such as Mandy Pattullo, Bridget Harvey, Jenni Dutton, and the hugely popular Mr. X Stitch (Jamie Chalmers). It includes: Materials: where to source cloth, using found and recycled materials, curating vintage fabric, incorporating precious family pieces in your work. Processes: finding inspiration, creating mood boards, keeping sketchbooks, developing work from drawings, capturing character. Techniques: Screen printing, hand and machine stitching, appliqué, mixed-media collage. Subject matter: the narrative line, self-portraits, family snapshots, history, identity, travel, favorite animals, even famous faces.
£20.00
Phaidon Press Ltd Vitamin C+: Collage in Contemporary Art
Book Synopsis As seen in Forbes, Colossal, and The Art Newspaper Over 100 global artists working with collage, as chosen by a team of art experts – an indispensable who's who of the most exciting and innovative names working in the medium Collage is an artistic language comprising found images, fragmentary forms, and unexpected juxtapositions. While it first gained status as high art in the early twentieth century, the past decade has seen a fresh explosion of artists using this dynamic and experimental approach to image making. Organised in an A-Z sequence by artist, the book features both well-known collagists including Njideka Akunyili Crosby; Ellen Gallagher; Peter Kennard; Linder, Christian Marclay; Wangechi Mutu; Deborah Roberts; Martha Rosler; and Mickalene Thomas, and a plethora of lesser-known names deserving of greater attention. Taking a broad definition – from analog cut-and-paste compositions and photomontages to digital composed imagery and animations – Vitamin C+ showcases 108 living artists who employ collage as a central part of their visual-art practice, as selected by 69 leading experts, including museum directors, curators, critics, and collectors. The survey also features an engaging and informative introduction by Yuval Etgar, an internationally renowned expert in the area. The 69 expert nominators include: Cecilia Alemani; Iwona Blazwick; David Campany; Raphael Chikukwa; Patrick Elliott; Max Hollein; Hettie Judah; Christine Macel; Roxana Marcoci; Duro Olowu; Scott Rothkopf; Russell Tovey; Zoe Whitley; and Heidi Zuckerman. Artists include: Njideka Akunyili Crosby; Kader Attia; Adam Broomberg; Sara Cwynar; Moyna Flannigan; Ellen Gallagher; Lauren Halsey; Lyle Ashton Harris; Thomas Hirschhorn; Peter Kennard; Justine Kurland; Linder; Christian Marclay; Wangechi Mutu; Frida Orupabo; Heather Philipson; Tabita Rezaire; Deborah Roberts; Martha Rosler; Dee Shapiro; Eva Stenram; John Stezaker; Mickalene Thomas; Kara Walker; and Billie Zangewa.Trade Review 'Contemporary artists utilize collage to create complex social, political, and aesthetic narratives in latest Phaidon tome.' – Forbes'A fresh explosion of dynamic and experimental artists has evolved the art form over the past decade; Vitamin C+ serves as a who’s who of the most exciting names working in the medium.' – Barron's 'If you have ever overlooked collage and considered it as a lesser art medium or a refined form of craft, Phaidon’s new Vitamin C+ Collage in Contemporary Art is a definitive book that will completely change your mind.' – Daily Art Magazine
£63.26
Die Gestalten Verlag The Nordic Home
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£36.00
Andrews McMeel Publishing National Gallery of Art 12Month 2025 Planner
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£12.74
Atlantic Books Anna: The Biography
Book Synopsis'Fascinating' Sunday Times'Deeply sourced and rich with anecdotes' The Times'Like a nonfiction version of The Devil Wears Prada' Elizabeth Day'Odell's extensive reporting dredges up a wealth of delightful details' New York TimesThis definitive biography of Anna Wintour chronicles the steep climb of an ambitious young woman who would, with singular and legendary focus, become the most powerful woman in media.As a child, Anna Wintour was a tomboy with no apparent interest in clothing but, seduced by the miniskirts and bob haircuts of swinging 1960s London, she grew into a fashion-obsessed teenager. Her father, the influential editor of the Evening Standard, loomed large in her life, and once he decided she should become editor in chief of Vogue, she never looked back.Impatient to start her career, she left high school and got a job at a fashionable boutique in London - an experience that would be the first of many defeats. Undeterred, she found work in the competitive world of magazines, eventually moving to New York. Before long, Anna's journey to Vogue became a battle to ascend, no matter who or what stood in her way. Once she was crowned editor in chief - in one of the stormiest transitions in fashion magazine history - she continued the fight to retain her enviable position, ultimately rising to dominate all of Condé Nast.Based on extensive interviews with Anna Wintour's closest friends and collaborators, including some of the biggest names in fashion, journalist Amy Odell has crafted the most revealing portrait of Wintour ever published. Weaving Anna's personal story into a larger narrative about the hierarchical dynamics of the fashion industry and the complex world of Condé Nast, Anna charts the relentless ambition of the woman who would become an icon.Trade ReviewLike a nonfiction version of The Devil Wears Prada -- Elizabeth DayAn impressively detailed portrait that reveals much about Wintour's management style and early career * Financial Times, Books of the Year *Fascinating * Sunday Times *Odell's book is deeply sourced and rich with anecdotes. Although she's clearly sympathetic to her subject, she's direct in addressing Wintour's missteps. * The Times *Odell's extensive reporting dredges up a wealth of delightful details...You'll walk away knowing every step - and misstep - in Wintour's famous ascent to the heights of magazinedom. * New York Times *The secret to [Anna's] longevity is the subject of Odell's biography, which is drawn from interviews with Wintour's tightknit inner circle. Given that she's famously private and notoriously aloof, the participation of intimates in the book's reporting indicates a green light from Wintour herself. But Odell is unsparing, detailing Wintour's ambitious rise and ruthless power grabs, dotting the narrative with a healthy amount of gossip and color. * Bloomberg Businessweek *A dissection of one of fashion's most controversial figures and a window into the glossy pages of Vogue, Amy Odell's definitive Anna Wintour bio balances criticism with understanding and stories of true sadism: Imagine telling Oprah to lose 20 pounds for a cover * Rolling Stone *A fascinating portrait of the secretive queen of fashion. The devil is in the detail. -- Andrew MortonOdell takes her readers behind Wintour's iconic bob and sunglasses in this deeply researched account, delivering a close-up view of the most powerful woman in fashion. -- Sara Gay Forden, author of THE HOUSE OF GUCCIThe details of Anna Wintour's life have been kept as tantalizingly hidden as her eyes behind her trademark sunglasses. This book tells her stunning story. Extraordinarily sweeping, astute and unputdownable. -- Sheila Weller, New York Times bestselling author of CARRIE FISHER: A LIFE ON THE EDGE and GIRLS LIKE USAnna is brilliantly written and well-researched, full of the kinds of details you've always wanted to know about Wintour's early life, and the ways in which she used her considerable gifts to amass astonishing, and enduring, power and influence. -- Laurie Woolever, author of BOURDAIN, THE DEFINITIVE ORAL BIOGRAPHYTable of Contents1: Origins 2: Beyond School Uniforms 3: Fired and Hired 4: Anna Wintour, Fashion Assistant 5: A New Start in New York City 6: Viva la Vida 7: A Savvy Move 8: In Vogue 9: Second Best 10: A Tale of Two Vogues 11: House & Garment 12: Anna Wintour, Editor-in-Chief 13: Calculated Risk 14: "In" versus "Out" 15: First Assistant, Second Assistant 16: A New Project, an Old Friend 17: Follow the Money 18: The Divorce 19: Dot.Com 20: A New Alliance 21: Mutual Benefit 22: Big Vogue 23: The Crash 24: Politics and Pain 25: Anna Wintour, Artistic Director 26: Changes 27: The Met Gala Epilogue: The Pandemic
£10.44
Flame Tree Publishing Ivory Cats by Lesley Anne Ivory Mini Wall
Book SynopsisA treat for cat lovers everywhere, this mini wall calendar showcases 12 paintings by the celebrated artist Lesley Anne Ivory, whose work is admired worldwide for her unique and intricate portrayals of cats on richly decorative backgrounds. Accompany Luna, Catkin, Agneatha and other feline friends through the seasons with this mini calendar. The datepad features previous and next month's views. Printed on FSC-certified paper, with plastic-free packaging.
£6.64
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Japanese Folk Art Coloring Book
Book SynopsisDiscover the beauty of traditional Japanese craftsmanship with Japanese Folk Art Coloring book.
£7.99
Running Press,U.S. Gudetama A Very Mehrry Christmas The Official
Book SynopsisYour Christmas season just got a lot more meh-rry with this officially licensed, first-of-its-kind Gudetama advent calendar. With a Christmas surprise hiding in each of the 25 pockets, there is something here to make even the most apathetic Gudetama fan feel pure holiday joy. 25 Pockets of Surprises: Each window includes a new delight for each day, including 4 puffy stickers, 4 magnets, 4 ornaments, 4 mini greeting cards and envelopes, 4 pins, 2 mini puzzles (each with 18 pieces), 2 magnetic page clips, and 1 illustrated mini book about living your best lazy life Distinctive Package: The tri-fold package stands upright and opens to reveal 25 surprises Holiday Keepsake: A durable keepsake item that can be displayed Perfect Gift: An ideal holiday gift for Gudetama fans of all ages Officially Licensed: An authentic Gudetama product
£21.12
Flame Tree Publishing Vincent van Gogh Blooms Wall Calendar 2025 Art
Book SynopsisVincent van Gogh is one of the most famous and influential artists in modern history. His extensive portfolio exceeds some 2,000 artworks, of which 800 were oil paintings. Some of his most recognizable natural works can be found in this stunning wall calendar: Sunflowers, Irises, and Almond Blossom, to name just a few. Informative text accompanies each work and the datepad features previous and next month's views. Printed on FSC-certified paper, with plastic-free packaging.
£9.89
River Books Siam & China Through the Lens of John Thomson
Book SynopsisThe photographs of these journeys form one of the most extensive records of any region taken in the 19th century. The range, depth and aesthetic quality of John Thomson’s photographic vision mark him out as one of the most important travel photographers. Thomson arrived in Siam in 1865 and with the help of the British Consul in Bangkok, he was able to gain an audience with King Mongkut who granted him permission to take some formal portraits of the King, his royal family and chief ministers, as well as recording important ceremonies and travelling to Ayutthaya, Petchaburi and the surrounding countryside. Staying in Bangkok for several months he photographed many aspects of the city, river scenes, its surrounding countryside and people, before journeying to Cambodia and the amazing Angkor Wat ruins. After an arduous and dangerous journey, Thomson became the first photographer to document Angkor Wat before returning to London. Between 1868-1872 Thomson turned his attention to China, making extensive trips to Guangdon, Fujian, Beijing and China’s north-east travelling down the Yangtze river and covering nearly 5,000 miles. In China, Thomson’s photographic skills reached their zenith and his portraits of women are particularly remarkable. His collection of over 600 glass negatives form a unique archive of images, which are today housed in the Wellcome Library, London.
£23.75
Andrews McMeel Publishing For the Love of Frida 2025 Weekly Planner
Book SynopsisThis twelve-month planner features portraits of this groundbreaking woman by contemporary artists paired with the musings of writer Angi Sullins. Together they channel Frida''s indomitable spirit to keep you inspired throughout the yearfor the love of Frida! Features include: 5 x 7 weekly planner (10 x 7 open) Compact size is perfect for handbag, tote, or backpack while commuting or traveling Wire-O binding offers lay-flat ease and convenience Elastic band closure 12-month planner: JanuaryDecember 2025 Two bonus months: December 2024 and January 2026 Monthly two-page-spread views facilitate big-picture planning Weekly spreads with ample writing space Habit-tracker tablesfour pages with 12 customizable trackers Two inside pockets for storing receipts and mementos Extra lined pages to record notes and reminders Official major world holidays and observances
£14.39
Andrews McMeel Publishing Meera Lee Patel 2025 Weekly Planner Calendar
Book SynopsisMeera''s watercolor and ink creations are inspired by nature, human connection, and the vibrant colors of her native India. She delights in creating art that encourages the transformation of confusion and chaos into centering moments to nourish the heart, spirit, and body. This twelve-month planner has everything you need to stay organized and be inspired all year long. Features include: 5 x 7 weekly planner (10 x 7 open) Perfect size for handbag, tote, or backpack while commuting or traveling Wire-O binding offers lay-flat ease and convenience Durable soft cover Elastic band closure 12-month planner: JanuaryDecember 2025 Two bonus months: December 2024 and January 2026 Monthly two-page-spread views facilitate big-picture planning Weekly spreads with ample writing space Extra lined pages to record notes and reminders Writing promptsinspired by Meera''s best-selling j
£12.79
Search Press Ltd A Year of Felt Decorations
Book Synopsis'This book will provide you with enough inspiration to keep you sewing all through the year.'Popular PatchworkMake 37 gorgeous Scandi-style felt decorations, embellished with simple but stunning embroidery stitches.
£11.69
Blue Star Press Watercolor Workbook Flowers Feathers and Animal
Book SynopsisBuild your watercolour skills with confidence with these 25 beautiful and beginner-friendly new projects on premium watercolour paper! From artist Sarah Simon, author of 2021''s bestselling Watercolour Workbook, comes 25 new projects that celebrate flowers, feathers, and animal friends.This easy-to-use watercolour workbook is filled with unique and beautiful botanical and animal sketches that are ready for you to watercolourno drawing skills required! Each page is specially designed with simple step-by-step instructions so you can easily and confidently paint each project and create artwork that matches the quality of the author''s example.Watercolour Workbook: Flowers, Feathers, and Animal Friends features: An introduction to fundamental watercolour techniques 25 beginner-friendly projects on thick, 200 gsm premium watercolour art paperno colour bleed-through! Bea
£28.42
Thames and Hudson Ltd Esther Mahlangu
Book SynopsisThomas Girst has been the global Head of Cultural Engagement at the BMW Group since 2003. He is the author of several books, including The Duchamp Dictionary, also published by Thames & Hudson. Azu Nwagbogu is the Founder and Director of the African Artists' Foundation, an organization dedicated to promoting African art and artists, and is also the Founder of the annual LagosPhoto Festival. Hans Ulrich Obrist is the Artistic Director of the Serpentine Galleries, London, a widely published author and internationally renowned curator.
£16.99
Abrams Mighty Marvel Calendar Book A Visual History
Book SynopsisMighty Marvel Calendar Book: A Visual History presents seven years of Marvel history in this incredible showcase featuring art from some of the greatest illustrators who drew stories for the House of Ideas. From 1975–81, Marvel created seven consecutive calendars that were as artistically designed and captivatingly written as any of their comic books. Each of these annual calendars—whether they celebrated the Bicentennial (1976) or spotlighted a specific character such as Spider-Man (1978), Hulk (1979), or Doctor Strange (1980), featured heroes and villains across the pantheon of the Marvel Universe—and all shared inspired features. These included visual call-outs for birthdays of noted Marvel staff and creators; key moments in Marvel history; special events, famous quotes from fan-favorite issues, and other celebratory mentions; with exclusive art from iconic Marvel artists, created especially for these calendars by Jack Kirby,Trade Review“These calendars showcase some of the greatest artwork ever done in comics. I’ve been waiting a long, long time for this book.” * Alex Ross *
£26.25
Quart Publishers Atelier Scheidegger Keller: Workbook
Book SynopsisThis volume compiles the buildings and projects produced by Atelier Scheidegger Keller since 2009. The collection is not a traditional architectural monograph, but is instead comparable to the logbook of a ship’s voyage: it records all the particulars and actions on the journey. Models, diagrams, codes, texts, maps, plans, sketches, mock-ups, building and detail plans, engineering and workshop drawings, building-site images and photo series all document the process, as well as the spatial, typological and constructive research involved. The result is direct insight into the multifaceted working methods and conceptual world of Atelier Scheidegger Keller. The four constructed buildings include the highly-acclaimed House with two Columns in Wilen (2014) and the Rosengarten student accommodation in Zurich-Wipkingen (2020), with its raw materialisation and double-storey halls and loggias. Text contributions by: Christian Scheidegger, Jürg Keller With articles from various sources by: Tibor Joanelly, Christian Kerez, Mario Monotti, Christoph Ramisch, Christoph Wieser, Raphael Zuber et al. Text in English and German.
£28.12
Phaidon Press Ltd The Story of Art
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£47.45
Elliott & Thompson Limited The Invention of British Art
Book SynopsisA provocative, captivating and highly accessible story of British art from 4000 BCE to the 19th century.
£30.00
teNeues Publishing UK Ltd The 1990s Fashion Book
Book SynopsisThe 1990s Fashion Book is a tribute to the unique fashion of that time. Flashy, colourful, casual and sexy, these were the attributes that applied back then. Top models, hip-hoppers or pop groups like Take That and the Spice Girls exemplified a fashion style that triggered a boom all over the world. It is fair to say that, in retrospect, hardly any other decade has had such a formative effect on modern times as the 1990s. It is considered a decade of revolution, in which almost everything that had existed before changed at breakneck speed. This is when ground-breaking technologies such as the internet or nationwide mobile telephony came into being, without which our lives today would be unimaginable. Modern pop culture and current fashion design originate to a large extent from the cradle of the '90s. Sub-trends of the time such as grunge, hip-hop, minimalism, casual chic and deconstructivism are, in retrospect, what continues to have an impact today. Text in English and German.
£42.46
Yosemite Conservancy Elemental Yosemite 2025 Calendar
Book SynopsisYosemite''s ethereal beauty is on display in this striking wall calendar.Photographer Robb Hirsch captures Nature''s elements against a jaw-dropping backdrop: granite monoliths wrapped in mist, famous falls tumbling earthward, giant sequoias reaching high into the air. Each month is enriched by these large-format, full-color images of landscape wonders, both world-renowned and lesser known: Lower Cathedral Rock and the Gunsight El Capitan Reflected in the Merced River Storm Clearing over Half Dome Yosemite Falls and Spring Flood Bridalveil Fall Yosemite Valley Rainbow over Mount Dana and Mount Gibbs Matthes Crest Mount Conness and Lower Young Lake Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias El Capitan and the Merced River Half Dome from Glacier Point This is a calendar to be enjoyed all year—and one which helps support one of the cro
£12.95
Rizzoli International Publications GSHOCK
Book SynopsisCelebrating the story of G-SHOCK, a truly unique watch whose pioneering innovation, function, and versatile design has made it a cult-collectible worn by devoted fans across the globe as well as by cultural icons in the worlds of fashion, sports, music, and popular culture for the past forty years.Born at a time when watches were generally considered fragile instruments, G-SHOCK began as a dream of a young engineer, Kikuo Ibe, who wanted to create “a watch that doesn’t break even when dropped.” In 1981, Project Team Tough was formed to build it, and over two years and 200 prototypes later, the indestructible, shock-resistant G-SHOCK watch was crafted.This revealing volume takes readers through the journey, spirit, and evolution of this distinctive timepiece, whose form and function combined with constant innovation over the past four decades have cemented the watch as a symbol of strength and endurance. Worn by everyone from pro-athletes and mil
£40.00
Velocity Press Talking Out Of My Art
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£24.00
Phaidon Press Ltd Interiors: The Greatest Rooms of the Century
Book SynopsisThe ultimate global celebration of residential design and decorating With 400 rooms organized by designer from A-Z, this much-lauded book goes beyond decorators, designers, and architects to highlight exquisite interiors designed by fashion designers, artists, style icons, and film stars, each of whom has made a unique contribution to the world of interior design. Ranging from the beginning of the twentieth century to the present day, the book features everything from chateaux, town houses, and penthouses to desert ranches, beach houses, and tiny apartments in more than 25 countries. Featuring the ‘greats’ of interior design, such as Elsie de Wolfe, Billy Baldwin, and Colefax & Fowler, alongside contemporary stars such as Anouska Hempel, Kelly Hoppen, and Karim Rashid, Interiors is an elegant and beautiful object in its own right, now available with an exquisite and eye-popping pink velvet cover. This is the essential inspirational source book for design aficionados, anyone who is interested in beautiful rooms, and for everyone who cares about the spaces in which they live. Fashion designer’s homes featured include those of: Giorgio Armani, Gianni Versace, Yves Saint Laurent, Coco Chanel, Christian Dior, and Calvin Klein Artists’ and art collectors’ homes include those of: Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, Donald Judd, Georgia O’Keeffe, Cy Twombly, and Peggy Guggenheim Features stunning rooms designed or commissioned by: Jennifer Aniston, Meg Ryan, Anjelica Huston, Madonna, Gloria Vanderbilt, Nelson Rockefeller, and Jacqueline Kennedy
£59.95
Editions Flammarion The Flowers of Yves Saint Laurent
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£28.00
Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Digital Fashion
Book SynopsisThis collection of topical essays by academics and industry professionals brings a unique lens to the issues broached, questions raised, and solutions offered regarding the history and advancement of digital fashion. While digital fashion's roots can be traced back to the development of the Jacquard loom, its modern-day antecedents are found in video games and Instagram filters - allowing users to apply virtual makeup, accessories, and clothes to their posts. With 12 essays and four specialist interviews, this collection begins with digital fashion''s origins, its placement in the history of fashion, and its status as an aesthetic object. Part 2 focuses on the practice of making digital fashion, including NFTs, sneaker culture, cyborg vs skins and education. Part 3 provides a critical overview of digital fashion''s potential to impact wider society, including questions of social equity, sustainability and African decoloniality and the future of the industry. <
£24.29
Lund Humphries Publishers Ltd Helene Binet
Book SynopsisOver a period of forty years, Hélène Binet has photographed both contemporary and historical architecture this is the complete monograph of her work, with two extensive critical essays. Marco Iuliano details Hélène Binet's background, from her childhood in the Italian fishing village of Sperlonga and in Rome, through her early discovery' of architectural photographer Lucien Hervé, to other significant influences, like the collaborations with Daniel Libeskind, John Hejduk and the connections at the Architectural Association (AA) in London where she met Zaha Hadid. The essay highlights in detail Binet's approach to photography, her process and archive. Martino Stierli sets Binet's work within the conceptual framework of architectural photography, discussing whether an architectural photograph is an inventory of a building or space, a translation into a two-dimensional image or, rather, an image in its own right; an artifact that loosely relates to the original object or phenomenon. Wit
£44.99
Taschen GmbH Steve McCurry. Animals
Book SynopsisIn Animals, we discover a different side to the famed photographer who skillfully explores animals' complex relationship with humans and the environment.Tenderness abounds, particularly in scenes of unkempt street dogs sleeping contentedly next to a human. But there's also a kind of essential solitude, with animals belonging to no one and simply wandering through life with only their survival instincts to guide them. We witness camels caught in the crossfire during the first Gulf War; a shepherd from Northern Pakistan tenderly feeding his goats; Beverly Hills designer dogs; race horses on a Hong Kong rooftop; an elephant in Thailand, and more images selected by McCurry from his vast archives.Through McCurry's lens, we discover an appreciation for each creature's beauty and silent dignity. This kaleidoscopic collection is at once a beautiful travelogue and a touching tribute to the creatures who share our planet.
£10.49
Flame Tree Publishing Art Deco Fairytales Wall Calendar 2025 Art
Book SynopsisTwelve sumptuous and stunning art deco depictions of fairytale scenes from the Golden Age of illustration. These glorious drawings depict moments from The Arabian Nights and fairy tales such as Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty. In this 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.
£10.99
The History Press Ltd The Unseen Aquitania
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£23.38
Flame Tree Publishing Fairyland by Jean Ron Henry Wall Calendar 2025
Book SynopsisA popluar selection of enchantment and the fairy folk. A fine new art calendar from Flame Tree.Step into a world of dancing fairies, moonlit meadows and enchanted forests with this lovely mini wall calendar, featuring 12 beloved artworks by Jean & Ron Henry. The delicate illustrations capture the playfulness of these intriguing magical creatures, and offer a glimpse into the imaginatively rich land that is their secret home. Poetry extracts accompany each image and the datepad features previous and next month’s views. Printed on FSC-certified paper, with plastic-free packaging.
£9.89
Flame Tree Publishing Anne Stokes Dragon Legends of the World Mini Wall
Book SynopsisThe art of Anne Stokes features striking designs of fantasy subjects. This mini wall calendar brings together 12 of her images celebrating world dragon legends. Informative text accompanies each work in this art calendar and the datepad features previous and next monthâs views. Printed on FSC-certified paper, with plastic-free packaging.
£6.64
Page Street Publishing Co. Watercolor in 10 Minutes a Day
Book SynopsisSimple, Beautiful Projects to Fit Into Your DayEscape to a meditative, relaxing world with this comprehensive beginner's guide to watercolor, specially designed for your busy life. Even when you only have a few minutes to spare, artist and illustrator Garima Srivastava shows you how to paint the little wonders of the world around you.Discover the secrets to quickly and confidently painting gorgeous pastoral and woodland watercolor scenes you'll want to hang on your wall. With step-by-step tutorials for projects like Snowy Cabin, Poppies in a Vase, Strawberry Twigs, Bird''s Nest, Party Dress and A Bag of Baguettes, every lesson is bound to leave you impressed with yourself and excited for the next day's project. Garima even includes a detailed chapter for beginners on fundamental techniques and exercises to set you up for success in your watercolor journey.Watch your paper come alive with this easy-to-follow guide for anyone interested in developing a d
£18.89
Flame Tree Publishing Ivory Cats by Lesley Anne Ivory Wall Calendar
Book SynopsisA treat for cat lovers everywhere, this wall calendar showcases 12 paintings by the celebrated artist Lesley Anne Ivory, whose work is admired worldwide for her unique and intricate portrayals of cats on richly decorative backgrounds. Printed on FSC-certified paper, with plastic-free packaging.
£9.89
Hardie Grant US Timeless
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£26.25
Glasgow Museums Publishing Introducing European Embroideries
Book SynopsisThis book offers an introduction to the internationally renowned collection of European embroideries in the Burrell Collection, Glasgow. Richly illustrated and written for a general interest adult audience, it features over 60 objects, each shown in full colour, with close-up images of details.The embroideries are highlights from a collection of more than 300 objects, and date from the medieval period to the eighteenth century. The accessible textgives an insight into their designs and themes, the techniques used to make them and the historical contexts in which they were created. The varied selection includes ecclesiastical vestments, secular garments and accessories, furnishings, embroidered panels, samplers, boxes and decorative items, and objects with royal connections.
£10.00
