Art & Photography Books
Running Press,U.S. Batman Metal DieCast BatSignal
Book SynopsisBatman fans can call upon the world''s greatest superhero with this high-quality die-cast metal Bat-Signal--projects up to 20 feet! Special features:- 5-inch tall authentically detailed Bat-Signal replica- Metal construction- LED light-up function, up to 20-feet projection in darkness- 360 rotatable base- 48-page hardcover book on Batman and Bat-Signal lore, featuring full-color illustrations throughout3 AAA batteries not included.
£33.08
Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed The Harmonious Home
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£32.40
John Wiley & Sons Inc The Thinking Hand
Book SynopsisIn this book Pallasmaa progresses his case for a multi-sensory approach to architecture, espoused in The Eyes of the Skin , by taking a wider view of the role of embodiment in human existential reactions, experiences and expressions as well as the processes of making and thinking.Trade Review"The Thinking Hand is a superb piece of writing. A primer not just for architecture, but for life." (Blueprint, July 2009) "...beautifully illustrated sequence of essays...It is philosophical, emotional and, unusually for architectural theory, as clear as a building made of glass." (The Guardian, August 1st 2009)Table of ContentsIntroduction: Embodied Existence and Sensory Thought 010 Chapter One: The Mysterious Hand 024 The Multiple Essences of the Hand What is the Hand? Hand, Eye, Brain and Language Hand as Symbol Gestures of the Hand Languages of the Hand Chapter Two: The Working Hand 046 The Hand and the Tool The Hand of the Craftsman Collaborative Craftsmanship Architecture as Workmanship Chapter Three: Eye–Hand–Mind Fusion 070 Experimentation and the Art of Play Skill and Boredom Eye, Hand and Mind Chapter Four: The Drawing Hand 088 Drawing and the Self Tactility of Drawing The Computerised Hand Primacy of Touch: Hapticity of Self-image Unconscious Touch in Artistic Experience Chapter Five: Embodied Thinking 106 Creative Fusion The Work of Thinking: The Value of Uncertainty Resistance, Tradition and Freedom Thinking Through the Senses Embodied Memory and Thought Existential Knowledge Chapter Six: Body, Self and Mind 122 The Body as Site The World and the Self The World and the Mind Existential Space in Art Chapter Seven: Emotion and Imagination 130 Reality of Imagination The Gift of Imagination Reality of Art Art and Emotion Artistic Experience as Exchange Chapter Eight: Theory and Life 140 Theory and Making Opposition of Theory and Making Architecture as Image of Life The Task of Art Index 153 Photo credits 159
£32.25
Prestel The Kiss Gustav Klimt
£14.03
Dover Publications Inc. Point and Line to Plane Dover Fine Art History of
Book SynopsisThis famous work by a pioneer in the movement to free art from the bonds of tradition explores the role of the line, point, and other key elements of non-objective painting. 127 illustrations.
£999.99
Hali Publications Ltd The Scholars Vision The Photographers Eye
Book SynopsisA scholar and an artist explore the contemporary meaning of Korean Joseon-dynasty porcelain, renowned for its beguiling minimalism.
£36.00
Dover Publications Inc. Lienard L Fantastic Ornaments
Book SynopsisSwirling with gargoyles, devils, dragons, griffins, and other images that haunt both dreams and nightmares, this otherworldly assortment features more than 100 decorations from a rare nineteenth-century volume. Decorations include:Cartouches in the style of Louis XIII; stone balustrades; arabesques; roof cornices; Renaissance-era drawing-room cabinets; Elizabethan chimney pieces; plus friezes for textiles and wallpaper, decorative scutcheons, mirror frames, and much more. These versatile royalty-free illustrations are equally suitable for immediate use, adaptation, and inspiration.
£7.12
Monacelli Press Nicole Wittenberg
Book SynopsisThe highly anticipated first survey of the work of American painter Nicole Wittenberg
£31.96
MuseumsEtc PhotographyPolitics One
Book SynopsisPublished over 40 years ago, Photography/Politics: One has been long sought-after and long out of print. This new edition reproduces the full text, images and advertisements, plus new updates from some of the original authors, in a contemporary format, and introduces its contemporary importance and relevance to a new audience.
£27.55
Yale University Press The Houses of Louis Kahn
Book SynopsisA stunning celebration of the architect's residential masterpiecesTrade Review"The Houses of Louis Kahn . . . provides an architectural bridge between the personal and the professional stories, focusing on the nine houses Kahn completed, and designs for two dozen more. The story told by the authors, George H. Marcus and William Whitaker, is one of warm client relations, attention to the smallest domestic detail and a philosophical search for the best arrangement of rooms to call home."—New York Times"Reveals an architect of mythic stature working on an intimate scale."—Elle Décor"An important addition to the scholarship about Louis Kahn by addressing a portion of his oeuvre lesser known but certainly not less significant."—DocomomoWinner of the 2014 Athenaeum Literary Award for Art and Architecture given by the Athenaeum of Philadelphia"A spellbinding account of the artistic and intellectual maturation of one of the most important and influential architects of the last century. It is quite simply the most important book on Kahn to be published in over two decades."—Michael J. Lewis, Williams College, author of American Art and Architecture
£54.62
Rocky Nook Drawing 101 Pocket Guide
Book SynopsisQuickly learn the basics of sketching, form, perspective, and how to create stunning drawings while on the go.
£11.69
Birlinn General A Sketchbook of Edinburgh
Book SynopsisIn this evocative book Iain and Anne Fraser take the reader, both visitor and resident, on a personal journey through the centre of one of the world's most unforgettable cities. Working with four talented local artists (Irina Cucu, Cat Outram, Keli Clark and Catherine Stevenson) they reflect the character and cultural history of Edinburgh through 80 pages and 150 beautiful and original illustrations.Their narrative describes the split personality of Scotland's capital city, from the subdued sophistication of a dreich' February day to the flouncy and frivolous fun of the summer festival season. The dramatic character of Edinburgh and its history are world renowned. The authors highlight their favourite parts of the city centre and include a series of quirky stories discovered during their research gleaned from some of the many books written about the city.''Iain and Anne are just the guides you need for this tour. Their love for this city and their knowledge of its moods shine through .
£13.49
Birkhauser Verlag AG Transcalar Prospects in Climate Crisis
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£32.00
GOST Books The Makeshift City
Book SynopsisThe city of Atlanta in the US has endured constant change throughout its history. It has beendestroyed and rebuilt several times over, survived slavery and racial segregationto become the cradle of the Civil Rights Movement, and recently recast thestate of Georgia as a blue wave in a sea of neighbouring red states. TheMakeshift City by Joshua Dudley Greer shows a contemporary Atlanta in astate of flux?both a unique city with a specific history and culture, and ageneric American metropolis struggling to forge its identity.
£52.71
Thames & Hudson Ltd Illustration A Concise History
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£16.99
Pushkin Press Goose of Hermogenes
Book SynopsisA trancelike feminist fable of magic, alchemy, and the battle of the sexes by Britain's foremost surrealist painterCalcination. Putrefaction. Exaltation. Trapped on an enchanted island ruled by her uncle, a young woman must pass through the stages of alchemical transformation to escape. He wants to conquer death by magic - and she may pay the price for his ambition. Lushly visual, rife with symbols and cries from the unconscious, Colquhoun's first novel is a surreal feminist fable, and a supreme artistic vision. Includes 'Hexentanz', a lost chapter from the original manuscript.
£9.49
Universe Publishing 1000 Sneakers A Guide to the Worlds Greatest
Book SynopsisThis book comprehensively showcases sneakers through time from early Air Jordans, the original Air Force 1, and Adidas Superstars to iconic contemporary designs by pop culture figures like Kanye West and cool fashion designers like Yohji Yamamoto and Martin Margiela--a visual history of the world’s most coveted and popular footwear, from early Keds and Converse All Stars to the latest fashion and design icons. Every sneaker has a story to tell, and this encyclopedic book features 1,000 full-color images of the sneakers that have most influenced global sneaker culture with examples to engage sneaker aficionados of all stripes. Trainers, tennis shoes, kicks—whatever you call them, the sneaker has risen to global popularity with a huge international audience clamoring for the rarest, the latest, or the reissued classics. Every angle is covered—throwbacks and new shoes alike—with legendary sneakers, groundbreaking designs, and technical advancements, as well asTrade Review"These days, sneaker-related books are a dime a dozen... That's why 1000 Sneakers by Mathieu Le Maux is such a breath of fresh air." –Sole Collector"presents a visual history of the world's most coveted pairs, ranging from vintage icons -- the Adidas Jabbar, Puma Clyde, and Nike Air Force 1 -- to lesser heralded classics like the PRO-Keds Royal Master or the Vans Sk8 -Hi." –FreshnessMag.com"1000 Sneakers: A Guide to the World's Greatest Kicks, from Sport to Street celebrates shoe culture with a look at the most memorable and noteworthy releases, both past and present." –Uncrate.com"With 1000 Sneakers you are treated to tons of great visuals, fun facts, movie references, sports moments and more." –DeFY New York"The book spans classics like Keds and Converse All-Stars to today’s leading fashion icons, totaling more than 1,000 full-color sneaker images. The pseudo-encyclopedia details the rise of sneaker culture and its star celebrities. 'My second aim was to tell stories,' the author says, adding, 'I didn’t only want to show iconic shoes but explain why they became famous—the story, the man, the event behind each sneaker.'" –Footwear Plus". . . whether you’re a true sneakerhead or just a history buff interested in the legacy of fire kicks, this is a quality read." –Highsnobiety.com "This is a must-read for sneakerheads." –Maxim Magazine "It's a fully loaded catalog for sneakerheads, with side-by-side comparisons of all the sneakers that matter most." –BookPage
£21.25
Promopress Fashion Patternmaking Techniques: Women & Men:
Book SynopsisDivided into eight clear chapters, the book starts with an in-depth study on measuring and body shaping, before examining fabric technology and sartorial terminology. It describes a wide range of skirts and trousers, both for women and men, from the basic to the highly elaborate.Trade Review"As the director of and a teacher at the Euromode School Italia in Bergamo, Antonio created this no-frills series as an almanac or a formula book on pattern drafting.... Fashion Patternmaking Techniques is highly useful for certain segments of the sewist community. Fashion students, professors, industry professionals, advanced sewists, and people who are adept at math will get the most out of this book." MadelinL in the Sewing Patternreview blog, 8/17/2016 As the director of and a teacher at the Euromode School Italia in Bergamo, Antonio created this no-frills series as an almanac or a formula book on pattern drafting.... Fashion Patternmaking Techniques is highly useful for certain segments of the sewist community. Fashion students, professors, industry professionals, advanced sewists, and people who are adept at math will get the most out of this book. MadelinL in the Sewing Patternreview blog, 8/17/2016"
£23.99
HarperCollins Publishers Authenticity
Book SynopsisWide-ranging, witty and fresh a stimulating read. Authentic fun'Tim Harford, Financial Times Best Summer Books 2022Brilliantly witty, profoundly illuminating, Alice Sherwood is a master storyteller' Simon SchamaThought-provoking and beautifully written' Adrian Wooldridge, Washington PostA sweeping and persuasive manifesto witty and wide-ranging a pleasure'Literary ReviewTerrific the sheer breadth of her subject matter is extraordinary'Matthew d'Ancona, Tortoisemedia.comAlice Sherwood is the real deal' Marcus du SautoyFascinating and hugely entertaining' Brian EnoUnfailingly compelling and often shocking' Philip Mould, presenter of Fake or Fortune?Riveting captivating a thoroughly enjoyable debut' Financial TimesWe live in an age when the pursuit of authenticity from living our ''best life'' to eating artisan food matters more and more to us, but where the forces of inauthenticity seem to be taking over. Our world is full of people and products that are not what they seem. We noTrade Review‘I loved this book. Fast, funny start, and absolutely fizzing with interesting ideas from art, science, history, commerce, fashion and beyond … Most of the stories here were quite new to me, and all of them were fun and thought-provoking … Strongly recommended’Tim Harford, Timharford.com ‘A sweeping and persuasive manifesto … Sherwood’s study takes in an astonishing range of subject matters … This is a profoundly academic book, but … the research is worn so lightly that it reads as easily as a work of popular science … A witty and wide-ranging call to arms that … turns out to be a pleasure’ Literary Review ‘All credit to Alice Sherwood for her courage, resourcefulness and sheer imagination … What makes Authenticity so terrific is that she is in no way bound by the intellectual paradigms, scholarly maps or political assumptions of her predecessors. Indeed, the sheer breadth of her subject matter is extraordinary: from the lessons of evolution and the art world to … the growing industry of fact-checking’Matthew d’Ancona, Tortoisemedia.com ‘Both thought-provoking and highly entertaining, with extraordinary and intriguing anecdotes’ Royal Society of Literature, Giles St. Aubyn Awards ‘Alice Sherwood is the real deal when it comes to exploring authenticity … she takes the reader on a wonderful rollercoaster of a ride to prepare them to recognise what’s real and what’s illusion’ Marcus du Sautoy ‘Beautifully written, hugely readable and completely fascinating– a book for smart thinkers everywhere’ Mary Ann Sieghart, author of The Authority Gap ‘Authenticity demonstrates that although those who wish to deceive us sometimes seem to have the upper hand, it’s down to the individual to fight for authenticity’ Elliot Higgins, author of We Are Bellingcat ‘This is a trailblazing book’ Rory Sutherland
£9.49
Amberley Publishing Churches of Cornwall
Book SynopsisA fascinating exploration of Cornwallâs historic churches that will be of interest to residents and visitors alike.
£14.39
Die Gestalten Verlag Brick by Brick: Architecture and Interiors Built
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£36.00
Shambhala Publications Inc The Practice of Contemplative Photography: Seeing
Book SynopsisThis book teaches us how to fully connect with the visual richness of our ordinary, daily experience. Photography is not just a mechanical process; it requires learning how to see. As you develop your ability to look and see, you will open, more and more, to the natural inspiration of your surroundings. Filled with practical exercises, photographic assignments, and techniques for working with texture, light, and color, this book offers a system of training that draws on both Buddhist mindfulness practice and the insights of master photographers such as Alfred Stieglitz, Edward Weston, and Henri Cartier-Bresson.
£25.60
Cornerstone The BangBang Club
Book SynopsisThe Bang-Bang Club was a group of four young war photographers, friends and colleagues: Ken Oosterbroek, Kevin Carter, Greg Marinovich and Joao Silva, war correspondants during the last years of apartheid, who took many of the photographs that encapsulate the final violent years of racist white South Africa.Trade ReviewThis is the most honest account I have read of what it feels like to be a war photographer and what drives such brave, some would say reckless, individuals to risk their lives. * Daily Mail *A splendid book, devastating in what it reveals -- Archbishop Desmond TutuWhat distinguishes this account is its honesty-. A gripping book where emotions are laid bare- [Marinovich and Silva] confront the basic ethical and moral issues which most of us rarely have to think about as we glide along in our conformable Western lives. * Yorkshire Post *a compelling account of what it is like to be a war correspondent in one's own country... [a] superbly told story * Independent on Sunday *a device of searing pain- as painful a loss of innocence as any I have read anywhere- powerful and heartbreaking- Not for the faint-hearted, and not for the beach, The Bang-Bang Club is a must, though. * The Times *
£11.69
Oxford University Press Art Theory
Book SynopsisIn today''s art world many strange, even shocking, things qualify as art. In this Very Short Introduction Cynthia Freeland explains why innovation and controversy are valued in the arts, weaving together philosophy and art theory with many fascinating examples. She discusses blood, beauty, culture, money, museums, sex, and politics, clarifying contemporary and historical accounts of the nature, function, and interpretation of the arts. Freeland also propels us into the future by surveying cutting-edge web sites, alongside the latest research on the brain''s role in perceiving art. This clear, provocative book engages with the big debates surrounding our responses to art and is an invaluable introduction to anyone interested in thinking about art. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Trade ReviewMouthwatering design-compact, colorful, sturdy. Can travel in one's pocket. * Walks of Art, Oluwatoyin Vincent Adepoju *Admirable for its compactness, reader-friendliness, this 'very short introduction' is nevertheless notable for its wide-ranging discussion of matters germane to the field of contemporary art. Should be a treat for the art-lovers amongst the academics. * U.S.I. Journal *Table of ContentsList of Illustrations ; 1. Blood and Beauty ; 2. Paradigms and Purposes ; 3. Cultural Crossings ; 4. Money, Markets, Museums ; 5. Gender, Genius, and Guerrilla Girls ; 6. Cognition, Creation, Comprehension ; 7. Digitizing and Disseminating ; Conclusion ; References ; Further Reading ; Index
£9.49
National Gallery Company Ltd A Closer Look: Frames
Book SynopsisFrames often catch the eye and arouse the curiosity of visitors to galleries and museums, yet labels and catalogues rarely comment on them. Nicholas Penny conveys his interest in the history of frames, the design and techniques of frame-making, what frames do for paintings, and the part they play in the decoration and often the architecture of an interior. The emphasis is on the changing function and varied purpose of frames as well as the different styles of ornament, materials, finishes, and techniques used. This Closer Look guide is illustrated by frames from the National Gallery's magnificent collection.Published by National Gallery Company/Distributed by Yale University Press
£12.00
Taschen GmbH Entryways of Milan. Ingressi di Milano
Book SynopsisFirst impressions count, especially in Milano. In this unprecedented photographic journey, editor Karl Kolbitz opens the door to 144 of the city’s most sumptuous entrance halls, captivating in their diversity and splendor. These vibrant Milanese entryways, until now hidden away behind often restrained façades, are revealed as dazzling examples of Italian modernism, mediating public and private space with vivid configurations of color and form, from floors of juxtaposed stones to murals of minimalist geometry. The collection spans buildings from 1920 to 1970 and showcases the work of some of the city’s most illustrious architects and designers, including Giovanni Muzio, Gio Ponti, Piero Portaluppi, and Luigi Caccia Dominioni, as well as non-pedigreed architecture of equal impact and interest. The photographs for the publication were exclusively created by Delfino Sisto Legnani, Paola Pansini, and Matthew Billings, each evoking the entryways with individual sensibility and a stylistic interplay of detail shots—such as stones, door handles, and handrails—with larger architectural views. The images are accompanied by outstanding written contributions from Penny Sparke, Fabrizio Ballabio, Lisa Hockemeyer, Daniel Sherer, Brian Kish, and Grazia Signori, together bringing a wealth of architecture, design, and natural stone expertise to guide the reader through the applied materials and fittings as well as the art-historical and social implications of each of the ingressi. As much an architectural city guide as an aesthetic study, the book provides the exact address and an annotated Milan map for all featured entryways, as well as the architect name and date of construction. In the well-documented realm of 20th-century Italian design, Kolbitz has stepped over the threshold and delivered a brand new area of inquiry in Milanese modernism. With the rigor of its multifaceted research, poised photography, and breadth of its featured hallways, this is an invigorating new reference work and an inside look at the city’s design DNA across high to low architecture.
£42.50
Orion Publishing Co Terry Pratchetts Discworld Imaginarium
Book Synopsis Paul Kidby, Sir Terry Pratchett''s artist of choice, provided the illustrations for The Last Hero, designed the covers for the Discworld novels since 2002 and is the author of the bestseller The Art Of Discworld. Now, Paul Kidby has collected the very best of his Discworld illustrations in this definitive volume, including 40 pieces never before seen, 30 pieces that have only appeared in foreign editions, limited editions and BCA editions, and 17 book cover illustrations since 2004 that have never been seen without cover text.If Terry Pratchett''s pen gave his characters life, Paul Kidby''s brush allowed them to live it, and nowhere is that better illustrated than in this magnificent book.Trade ReviewA perfect addition to a Discworld fan's shelf. * STARBURST *Kidby deserves to be recognised as one of Britain's most talented illustrators. * SF CROWSNEST *
£28.00
SIME Books Puglia in Cucina: The Flavours of Apulia: 80
Book SynopsisThe gastronomic culture of Puglia captured in 80 recipes. But Puglia in Cucina is not just another cookbook: it offers an authentic insight into Puglia’s culinary art and culture, side by side with a photographic journey through the region. Alongside traditional fare are recipes with a touch of creativity, as well as invaluable advice on pairing with local wines. The book includes an entire section on wines from historic wineries, as well as a few new arrivals, and another section is devoted to the herbs of Puglia. The cuisine of Puglia comes from both the land and sea. Its ingredients reflect the nature of the region, coming together in dishes that are ’simple’ in the noblest sense of the world. The quality of these ingredients stems from farming and fishing traditions that are thousands of years old. And since so many of the dishes have the most humble origins, they are generally easy to prepare.
£21.25
Quart Publishers Peter Markli: Everything One Invents is True
Book SynopsisPeter Markli has been one of the most striking protagonists of German-Swiss architecture since the founding of the movement in the early 1980s. However, his impressive buildings resist classification; they do not fit any particular scheme or style, as each structure is developed on an intensely intimate level. This results in wholly unique edifices, which provoke questions about humanity's use of architecture as a means of expressing timelessness, rigidity, and permanence. This volume presents 17 buildings erected by Markli over the past 15 years. Each is analysed thoroughly with texts, plans and images. The presented works are complemented by enlightening essays by Florian Beigel, Philip Christou, Franz Wanner and Ellis Woodman. An exciting interview with Peter Markli himself rounds off this impressive monographic collection, conducted by Elena Kossovskaja.
£86.40
Taschen GmbH Eugène Atget. Paris
Book SynopsisA flâneur and photographer at once, Eugène Atget (1857–1927) was obsessed with walking the streets. After trying his hand at painting and acting, the native of Libourne turned to photography and moved to Paris. He supplied studies for painters, architects, and stage designers, but became enraptured by what he called “documents” of the city and its environs. His scenes rarely included people, but rather the architecture, landscape, and artifacts that made up the societal and cultural stage. Atget was not particularly renowned during his lifetime but in the 1920s came to the attention of the Dada and Surrealist avant-garde through Man Ray. Four of his images, with their particular fusion of mimesis and mystery, appeared in the surrealist journal, La Révolution Surréaliste, while Ray and much of his artistic circle purchased Atget prints. Atget’s fame grew after his death, with several articles and a monograph by Berenice Abbott. Several leading photographers, including Walker Evans and Bill Brandt, have since acknowledged their debt to Atget. This fresh TASCHEN edition gathers some 500 photographs from the Atget archives at Musée Carnavalet and the Bibliothèque Historique de la Ville de Paris to celebrate his outstanding eye for the urban environment and evocation of a Paris gone by. Down main streets and side streets, past shops and churches, through courtyards and arcades and the 20 arrondissements, we find a unique portrait of a beloved city and the making of a modern photographic master.
£18.00
Anness Publishing Impressionists Their Lives and Work in 350 Images
Book SynopsisA beautiful volume on the greatest Impressionist painters and the world that inspired them.
£15.29
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC How to Read Churches
Book SynopsisThis handy, easy-to-carry book will providethe reader with a strictly visual approach to reading the architecture of thechurch.Table of ContentsIntroduction Building Types Church Types A Grammar of Styles Materials Floor Plans The Nave Apses & Sanctuaries Choirs & Stalls Vaulting & Buttresses Domes & Cupolas Façades & Portals Baptisteries & Fonts Windows & Tracery Towers & Spires Altars & Tabernacles Stained Glass Ornaments & Symbols Glossary Resources Index Acknowledgements
£12.34
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc 101 Textures in Oil and Acrylic: Practical
Book Synopsis101 Textures in Oil & Acrylic features step-by-step instructions for mastering a variety of the most common surfaces—sand, water, metals, foliage, wood, bark, fabrics, stone, grass, and many more—in oil and acrylic paint. Each page features two similar textures for readers to paint using the easy-to-follow steps. Half the battle of achieving precise, realistic results in oil and acrylic painting comes down to one’s ability to accurately render surfaces and textures—a challenging feat for even experienced artists. Although many art instruction books focus on learning to paint specific subjects, many fall short when it comes to offering instruction on techniques that help one capture textures adequately. In 101 Textures in Oil & Acrylic, experienced and talented artist Mia Tavonatti provides artists with the essential skills required to render realistic surfaces in oil and acrylic. Artists will discover tips and tricks for working with both mediums, as well as a variety of techniques, including blending, layering, working with oil and acrylic mediums, creating an underpainting, and more. In addition to valuable step-by-step instructions, general color recommendations offer a quick start guide. This helpful guide includes an index for fast and easy reference, while a short gallery at the end of the book represents various textures in finished works of art. With its broad range of coverage, easy-to-follow instruction, and helpful tips, 101 Textures in Oil & Acrylic is a must-have art instruction book for artists of all skill levels, sure to be referenced time and again.
£10.44
Walker Books Ltd Helen Oxenbury A Life in Illustration
Book SynopsisA fascinating, beautiful and definitive account of the life of esteemed artist Helen Oxenbury.Filled with insights that span Helen Oxenbury''s life, from her early childhood through a unique career in children''s books that began in 1964 and is still going strong today, here is an exquisitely designed and thoroughly entertaining celebration of one of the finest English illustrators of our time. Written by acclaimed author Leonard S. Marcus, Helen Oxenbury: A Life in Illustration is a keepsake that is sure to engage and delight everyone from scholars to art aficionados to the many children and adults who have grown up with Helen Oxenbury's enchanting books.Trade Review“[…] perfect for anyone whose childhood was spent on a Bear Hunt.” * The Daily Mail *“[Helen Oxenbury’s] life and 50-year career as one of the UK’s best-loved illustrators is celebrated in a handsome coffee-table book by the critic and children’s book specialist Leonard S. Marcus.” * The Guardian *“Classy and fascinating.” * The Irish Independent *“[…] a fabulous and fascinating retrospective of the huge body of work of one of Britain’s most cherished picture-book makers and is an absolute must for any picturebook enthusiast.” * Library Mice *
£24.00
The Natural History Museum Wildlife Photographer of the Year Unforgettable
Book SynopsisAstonishing underwater shots taken from past years of the world-famous Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.
£17.00
Lomond Books Whymper E Matterhorn
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£18.00
Philip Wilson Publishers Ltd Industry and Ingenuity: The Partnership of
Book SynopsisThe first comprehensive study of William Ince and John Mayhew’s famous eighteenth-century cabinetmaking partnership, complemented by high-quality photographs of their work. The partnership of William Ince (1737–1804) and John Mayhew (1736–1811) ran from 1758 to 1804, and was one of the most enduring and well-connected collaborations in Georgian London’s tight-knit cabinetmaking community. The partners’ clientele was probably larger, and their work was arguably more influential over a longer period, than most other leading metropolitan makers – perhaps even than that of their older contemporary, the celebrated Thomas Chippendale. Despite their considerable output and an impressive tally of clients and commissions, much of Ince and Mayhew’s work has remained unidentified until recent times. The authors’ substantial research in private family archives, county record offices and bank archives has allowed them to uncover much new evidence about the business and its influence within cabinetmaking circles. In Industry and Ingenuity, the results of these new investigations are presented alongside an impressive selection of more than 500 colourful, vibrant photographs of Ince and Mayhew’s works, many previously unpublished, which together emphasise the partnership’s proper position in the pantheon of great eighteenth-century cabinetmakers.Trade ReviewThis handsome and magisterial work, the distilled harvest of forty years’ research, presents a comprehensive account of the great neo-classical cabinetmaking partnership of William Ince and John Mayhew. They have indeed been accorded their rightful place alongside Chippendale, an achievement to celebrate. -- Simon Swynfen Jervis, President of the Furniture History SocietyThis welcome and beautiful book restores Ince and Mayhew, Georgian English furniture makers, to the pantheon of leading British designers and craftsmen and retrieves them from ‘historical oblivion’. * Country Life *This book, so long awaited, is no disappointment. It has been a prodigious undertaking and has brought into clear light the full extent of the creativity of this leading firm. * Furniture History Society *This splendid book is a welcome addition to the corpus of scholarly publications on English furniture makers of the 18th century… It is a truly impressive achievement. * The Georgian *Table of ContentsPreface PART ONE: THE BUSINESS Apprenticeship and Partnership Premises and Family Role of the Partners The Universal System of Houshold Furniture Branches of the Business Workshop Management Accounting and Finance Clientele Relationship with Architects 'House Style' and Stylistic Development Dissolution of the Partnership The Suit in Chancery PART TWO: COMMISSIONS Documented Commissions Possible Commissions PART THREE: ILLUSTRATIONS Select Bibliography (with Abbreviations) Photographic Credits Acknowledgements Index
£60.00
Die Gestalten Verlag The Wild Life: The Life and Work of Charley
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£45.00
Watson-Guptill Publications Cartoonists Big Book of Drawing Animals The
Book SynopsisCovers various types of animals including dogs, cats, horses, penguins, lions, tigers, bears, and elephants, as well as the favourite sidekick animals - pigs, kangaroos, giraffes, turtles. This book features step-by-step drawings that show how to capture various cartoon emotions, from cutesy-sweet to begging to scheming.
£15.19
Watson-Guptill Publications Sculpting the Figure in Clay
Book SynopsisLays out an easy-to-follow step-by-step method of blocking out the plane structure and anatomy of the posed figure. The author's approach utilises a geometric system consisting of blocks, simple shapes and guidelines, which instructs students in a new and instinctive sculptural style.
£20.99
Laurence King Publishing Bookbinding: The Complete Guide to Folding,
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£40.00
Search Press Ltd The Easy Guide to Painting Skies in Watercolour
Book SynopsisThere are some areas of watercolour painting that beginners often have trouble with, and one of these is skies. A sky can make or break a landscape painting. In this invaluable guide, Stephen Coates leads you through some highly effective techniques that will demystify sky painting and turn a good watercolour landscape into a brilliant one. Stephen takes a unique, no-fuss approach to watercolour, emphasizing the importance of planning, preparation and practise and explaining clearly which tools and materials you need, and how to prepare your palette before embarking on a painting. He then guides you through seven awe-inspiring skies, from blue summer skies to dramatic sunsets and storm clouds, introducing new skills and techniques as you progress through the book. With numerous handy tips and many examples of Stephen’s stunning landscapes throughout, this book will both instruct and inspire you to create beautiful, realistic skies with confidence.Trade ReviewStephen Coates will be well known to many amateur painters for his courses to art societies all over England and his articles in Leisure Painter. His new book, The Easy Guide to Painting Skies in Watercolour, addresses the problem of skies – a common issue for beginners. All-important to a landscape painting, a successfully painted sky can turn an average painting into a fantastic one. In his clear and concise style, Stephen shows you how to plan ahead for success, exploring materials and techniques, including watercolour, brushes and paper, so that you are prepared to make those first marks with confidence. There is also useful advice on working from photographs before Stephen embarks on describing how to paint skies of all kinds, from white clouds and sunbeams to the drama of stormy clouds, mist and sunsets. * Leisure Painter *Books on skies are not too hard to find and this important element (arguably the most important) of any landscape has been well-covered. The danger, of course, is of producing a masterclass that only serves to muddy the waters with over-complication. Regular readers will know how wary I am about “easy” guides. If it was easy, everyone would be doing it and it wouldn’t take a lifetime of study. Intelligently approached, however, they can be reassuring and progress in simple, straightforward steps that don’t tax the beginner or those struggling a bit to keep up. On those counts, this is absolutely admirable. Stephen starts with an analysis and explanations of materials and equipment, moving quickly to basic techniques, of which the first is a large, blended wash. The initial exercise uses one colour, then we move to two. It’s simple and progressive and we’re ready to start looking at white clouds. Nothing to frighten the horses, results that will satisfy and I think we’re ready to agree that, yes, it was pretty easy. Moving on, you’ll find heavy clouds, sunsets, storms, shafts of sunlight and mists as well as a look at perspective and focal points. Throughout, you’re really only painting skies, with rudimentary foregrounds that add only balance, without becoming an exercise in themselves – actually, if you want lessons in simplicity, you have them right there, an unexpected Brucie bonus. Easy? Well, maybe. Not too taxing? Absolutely. -- Henry Malt * Artbookreview.net *This book gives you a better view on painting many different skies. Easy to understand and in pictorial format. Step-by-step guide that holds your hand through every brush stroke. Thoroughly enjoyed reading the book, giving me a better view on those dramatic skies, I could never work out. I know now with Stephen's guidelines, I can produce a much better sky. This is a must have book. -- Jean Scott * Customer Review *I was given this book in exchange for an honest review, so as a beginner to watercolour I was looking forward to the contents of this book and I was really pleased with it. Firstly it is a very visual guide; not only do you get lots of photographs of the painting process but the Author has included pencil sketches to guide you and also source photographs so you can see the view that's been used to develop the painting. The author also has dotted the text with teaching points and these have pictures of how the effects should be accomplished and also what happens if you don't follow the author's advice. He even provides pictures of the consistency of different mixes of paint to water. Although the books is aimed at painting skies There is plenty of help to turn these skies into simple landscapes and seascapes that any beginner would be proud to produce. This is an excellent book, well written for the beginner to painting skies and I highly recommend it. -- Christine Jones * Customer Review *Books on skies appear from time to time, and most are based around a particular artist's methods of interpretation. Anyone with a reasonably comprehensive library will probably have Norman Battershill's and Ron Ranson's and refer to them for both information and pleasure. The practical approach is more usually a chapter in a wider guide to landscapes. So, do you, gentle reader of this august journal, need something that is clearly a beginners' guide? Well, there will be plenty there that you'll check off as 'knew that', but if I added the word comprehensive to the description, I'd probably have at least half your attention. There's light here, there are clouds, composition and balance as well as washes, wet-in-wet, perspective and recession. The book is a pleasure to read and full of ideas and information. Even if you are well experienced, the clear layout and excellent execution make it all worthwile. -- Henry Malt * The Artist *The sky is probably the most important part of any landscape painting. Stephen will show you not just how to look at colours and clouds, but also how to use washes and all the properties of your palette to capture look, feel and aesthetics. Stephen is well-versed in the techniques required to do all this, and he explains them clearly and concisely. This is a thorough and complete guide that will tell you everything you need and want to know. * SAA Catalogue *Table of ContentsIntroduction 6 The challenge of watercolour skies 8 Planning 9 Understanding the paint 10 Brushes and brushing techniques 16 Watercolour paper 21 Tools and materials 24 Working from photographs 26 SKIES Large Blended Washes 30, White Clouds 38, Sunset Skies 50, Sunbeams 60, Stormy Skies 70, Low Clouds and Mist 84, Perspective and Focal Points 94 Building your repertoire of skies 106 Index 112
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Taschen GmbH San Francisco. Portrait of a City
Book SynopsisStarting with an early picture of a gang of badass gold prospectors who put this beautiful Northern California city on the map, this ambitious and immersive photographic history of San Francisco takes a winding tour through the city from the mid–nineteenth century to the present day. Enjoy eye-catching views of the city’s most enduring landmarks and symbols: the Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown, the picturesque trams that wind up and down the famously steep hills, the popular waterfront, its beautiful bay, and its spectacular cityscapes and vistas. San Francisco’s counterculture movements that shaped our collective consciousness are also featured prominently: the beats of North Beach, the hippies of Haight-Ashbury, the gay communities of Castro, and the Black Panthers of neighboring Oakland. Some of the city’s most famous residents also make appearances: Robin Williams, The Grateful Dead, Angela Davis, Janis Joplin, Sylvester, and Allen Ginsberg, among others. This book features hundreds of newly found images from dozens of archives including museums, universities, libraries, galleries, private collections, and historical societies, from 19th-century daguerreotypes to mid-century Kodachromes to 21st-century digital pictures. Master photographers include, among others: Stephen Shore, Imogen Cunningham, Fred Lyon, Steve Schapiro, Minor White, Dorothea Lange, Albert Watson, Robert Frank, Garry Winogrand, William Claxton, Fred Herzog, Ansel Adams, Jim Marshall, and many local shooters. Also includes introductory essays and captions by Bay Area–based author Richie Unterberger and a “Best of San Francisco” books, music, and movies section and biographies of the photographers. Tony Bennett famously sang, “I left my heart in San Francisco,” and this meticulously researched and conceived portrait will equally inspire and make you fall in love with the spirit of the City by the Bay.Trade Review“This meticulously researched and conceived city portrait will leave you falling in love with the City by the Bay all over again. Tony Bennett, for one, will love it.” * World Magazine *“San Francisco is captured at its lurid best… Every photo in the book brings back jolts of memory.” * Business Traveler *“[It] reminds everyone who has ever lived in the city by the bay why they are so lucky to call San Francisco home.” * SFGate.com *“This may be the definitive photo book of San Francisco.” * SFgate.com *“…likely to make any San Franciscan feel both nostalgic and right at home, all at once.” * The San Francisco Standard *“The array of photographers represented covers every celebrated name ever to click a camera in this town.” * Fred Lyon *“San Francisco always has had a warm welcome for human beings from all over the world.” * Duke Ellington *
£45.00
Square Enix Encyclopaedia Eorzea -the World Of Final Fantasy
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£35.99
Thames & Hudson Ltd Constables Skies
Book SynopsisA beautifully designed gift book devoted to John Constable’s studies of skies.Trade Review'An inspiring read' - The Lady'There is plenty here to delight' - Mature Times'Collates the artist's cloud studies with the weather reports for the day they were done … The effect is like a time machine' - The Spectator'Gorgeous' - People’s FriendTable of ContentsPreface • Introduction • Plates • Endnotes
£13.49
Editions Flammarion A Day with Claude Monet in Giverny
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Lars Muller Publishers White: Insights into Japanese Design Philosophy
Book SynopsisThe latest publication by designer Kenya Hara following his acclaimed Designing Design. White is not a book about color. It is rather the author's attempt to explore the essence of white, which he sees as being closely related to the origin of Japanese aesthetics-symbolizing simplicity and subtlety. The central concepts discussed are emptiness and the absolute void. Kenya Hara also sees his work as a designer as a pure form of communication. Good communication has the distinction of being able to listen to each other, rather than to press one's opinion onto the opponent. Kenya Hara compares this form of communication with an empty container. In visual communication, there are equally signals whose signification is limited, as well as signals or symbols such as the cross or the red circle on the Japanese flag, which-like an empty container-permit every signification and do not limit imagination. It is not only the fact that the Japanese character for white forms a radical of the character for emptiness that has prompted him to closely associate the color white with the state of emptiness. This book offers a personal insight into the philosophy of the successful designer and author of Designing Design. 4 illustrations
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Countryside Books Georgian and Regency Houses Explained
Book SynopsisUsing his own drawings, diagrams and photographs, author Trevor Yorke explains all aspects of the Georgian and Regency house and provides a comprehensive guide to the houses of this notable period. This book is divided into three sections, outlining the history of the period; stepping inside the different rooms and their fittings, what they were used for and how they would have appeared; and the final section contains a quick reference guide with notes on dating houses, suggestions for further reading, a glossary of unfamiliar terms and details of places to visit.
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