Hobbies, Games & Quizzes Books
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Sewing Machine Magic: Make the Most of Your
Book SynopsisSewing machines are complicated machines, but with the instruction you'll find in Sewing Machine Magic, you can make even an old sewing machine work wonders. With just a little know-how and the right accessories, you can get the most out of your sewing machine and give all your sewing and quilting projects a professional look! In Sewing Machine Magic, author and sewing expert Steffani Lincecum shares 30+ years of experience on how to handle a sewing machine with greater ease and confidence, and explains how to easily find and use the right presser feetand other accessories for your machine, whether you purchased it at retail or found it at a yard sale. You'll learn the logistics of managing thread, how to achieve the proper stitch formation for every project, and how to troubleshoot a variety of common sewing problems. Learn to use more than 30 presser feet and other accessories, from the basics to more specialized tools designed to maximize efficiency, precision, and creativity. The 10 fashion and home decor projects show inventive ways to use some of the feet and accessories.
£13.49
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Origami Animals Super Paper Pack: Folding
Book SynopsisOrigami Animals Super Paper Pack features 10 animal designs and more than 200 sheets of double-sided origami paper; everything an origami enthusiast needs to create! The ancient Japanese art of complex paper folding, origami, has been popular in the West for decades. Now you can jump on the craft with Origami Animals Super Paper Pack! This kit includes everything origami lovers and paper crafters need to create their own paper menagerie. Tucked behind the cover is a fully illustrated, 32-page booklet with instructions for how to fold 10 different bird and animal designs. A perfect starter kit, this pack comes with a dazzling assortment of sheets of origami paper, 6 inches (15.2 cm) square. You will be folding animals for display, giving them to friends, or just folding up new creatures for fun. And don't forget about family craft night! Origami Animals Super Paper Pack's range of projects makes it a perfect fit for the origami beginner, and the origami expert alike.
£13.25
No Starch Press,US Lego Micro Cities: Build Your Own Mini
Book SynopsisLEGO Micro Cities is a full colour guide to creating intricate LEGO micro cities. Readers learn how to recreate classic architectural styles using only LEGO bricks. In addition to creating entire buildings, LEGO model-building expert Jeff Friesen shows how to create interesting architectural features like bridges and skyscrapers, and will offer suggestions on how to customise your cities and make the models your own.Trade Review"This book is a LEGO dreamer’s dream on a very small scale."—GeekDad"Building on such a scale is a challenge on its own, but making whole cityscapes? It’s LEGO art at its finest."—Brick Pals"Expert LEGO designer and builder Jeff Friesen presents an amazing book for LEGO fanatics, architecture fanatics, and anyone who enjoys building things."—The Awesomer"I really love all the great details he includes in his cities . . . it really kicks up your microscale city build from good to great."—Adam's Brick Junction
£19.19
Microcosm Publishing Gg Allin: Rock And Roll Terrorist Activity And
Book SynopsisColour outside the lines with GG Allin.
£17.33
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc First Time Jewelry Making: The Absolute
Book SynopsisWith the expert guidance of jewelry-making expert Tammy Powley in First Time Jewelry Making, your goal is within reach. The detailed descriptions of materials and easy step-by-step instructions for a variety of techniques will have you making earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and more in no time. The book guides you through the basics for a variety of jewelry mediums and methods, from bead stringing and wirework to chain making, metalwork, resin, and more. Simple projects like the Red Rhapsody Beaded Chain Bracelet, the Silver Metal Clay Link Earrings, and the Japanese Paper Ladybug Resin Pendant introduce you to skills you’ll use often as you continue to learn about and explore jewelry making. With First Time Jewelry Making, you’ll soon be creating your own amazing jewelry designs with confidence.
£13.49
Workman Publishing The Art of Embroidery Design
Book SynopsisThe bestselling author of Mystical Stitches teaches embroiderers of all levels how to create their own original designs with in-depth technique instruction combined with a rich, colorful range of inspirational examples, including historical examples from a range of cultures as well as contemporary stitch artists from around the world.
£21.25
Fox Chapel Publishing Ultimate Beginners Guide to FreeMotion Quilting
Book SynopsisThis detailed free-motion quilting guide is a must have book providing invaluable information on finishing a quilt including an overview on working with long arm, mid arm, and domestic machines. While long arms and mid arms are less prevalent in quilting homes, sometimes make them available for rental and knowing the ins and outs of using them lets you make the best use of your time. Learn about threading, colour selection, and ruler work. This free-motion quilt book will make you as excited to finish your quilts as you were when you started it. With beautiful hand doodling, easy-to-follow, full-color step-outs, and even a gallery of Sherilyn''s personal quilt collection, it''s a wealth of instruction and inspiration.
£14.44
Fox Chapel Publishing Quilting with Panels and Patchwork: Design Ideas,
Book SynopsisThe perfect guide for quilters seeking inspiration on how to creatively use quilt panels in their projects. Featuring 12 panel-focused quilts that combine pieced blocks and other elements with panels that result in updated design interest, this book offers a fresh perspective on using panels through the lens of patchwork. Approachable for quilters of all skill levels, this book will help you step up your panel quilts and make them more beautiful and exciting than ever before. The book also includes insightful overviews on basic patchwork instruction, guidance on selecting fabrics that enhance and pair perfectly with your panel (including pre-cut fabrics), and tips for selecting complementary quilting designs.
£14.44
Fox Chapel Publishing Sewing Perfect Little Bags and Totes: Fine-Tuning
Book SynopsisWhether you've been sewing for years or are looking for an approachable entry point to learn how to sew, this is a must-have guide for any kind of crafter. Featuring 15 easy-to-make pouch and bag sewing patterns, plus tutorials for various styles and techniques for applying straps, pockets, and hardware, have a blast mixing and matching to sew all kinds of bags. From a simple clutch to an organizational tote or even a reusable gift bag, this guide will show you tons of the most common techniques used in bag making to build your sewing skills and even make your own original bag designs. Author Carolina Moore is a renowned quilt pattern designer, award-winning quilter, owner of Always Expect Moore where she teaches quilting tips and techniques, and the author of Ultimate Paper Piecing Guide.
£14.44
Fox Chapel Publishing Starter Guide to Tunisian Crochet
Book SynopsisTunisian crochet, also called Afghan crochet, is a blend between knitting and crochet offering the best aspects of both techniques. It produces a fabric similar to a knit but worked on a hook. It's sturdy, durable, and flexible. Following the success of her first book, Tunisian Crochet Stitch Dictionary, author Mary Beth Temple has written Starter Guide to Tunisian Crochet which contains 16 must-make projects for both beginner and experienced needleworkers. The projects range from a simple potholder to a more challenging poncho and a blanket project which also serves as a stitch sample project for crochet enthusiasts to work a variety of Tunisian stitches in one beautiful Work. Tunisian crochet is a speedy craft, combining the best of knitting and crochet, and it's become one of the most popular approaches for today's crocheters.
£14.44
Ulysses Press The Bumbleberry Hollows Coloring Book
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£17.23
Insight Editions BOWIE: A Michael Allred Coloring Book
Book SynopsisColor your way through the kaleidoscopic career of David Bowie and his alter ego Ziggy Stardust in this one-of-a-kind coloring book.From the unauthorized and New York Times best-selling graphic novel Bowie: Stardust, Rayguns & Moonage Daydreams comes a brand-new coloring experience. With stunning artwork from award-winning artist Michael Allred, this book gives fans the unique opportunity to color their favorite comic pages straight from the graphic novel itself. Drawing inspiration on everything from David Bowie’s glamorous fashion style to his dazzling stage performances and iconic album covers, this coloring book is a David Bowie fan’s dream come true. Get ready to immerse yourself once again in Michael Allred’s dazzling homage to one of the most influential pop stars of all time in this intricate coloring book, providing guaranteed creative fun and relaxation.
£14.40
Workman Publishing John Derian Paper Goods The Library 1000Piece
Book SynopsisJohn Derian is an artist and designer whose work with printed images from the past transports the viewer to another world. Now Derian expands his beautiful line of puzzles, wrapping paper, notebooks, notepads, and stickers with three all-new 1,000 piece puzzles, each featuring mesmerizing 19th-century artwork sourced from old and rare books.Featuring: 1,000 full-color interlocking pieces Art print with puzzle image Finished puzzle is 26 3/8 x 18 7/8
£18.35
Workman Publishing John Derian Paper Goods Sea Life 1000Piece Puzzle
Book SynopsisPeer into a hypnotic underwater garden. This painterly image from a nineteenth-century naturalist's encyclopedia, with its subtle chromolithographic colors and details, comes straight from the collection of John Derian, the artist and designer whose work with printed images of the past transports the viewer to another time and place. And as you piece it together, you do begin to wonder: Might one actually encounter these sea plants today, or is this a glimpse into a lost age from the ocean's vast, mysterious history?Featuring: 1,000 full-color interlocking pieces Art print with puzzle image Finished puzzle is 26 3/8 x 18 7/8
£22.44
Everyman Chess Opening Repertoire: The English
Book SynopsisThe English (1 c4) is a fine choice for players who like to enjoy a wide variety of middlegame positions. One of its great attractions is flexibility and diversity: White can play either aggressively or quietly, and the resultant middlegame positions are rich in both strategy and tactics. In this book, International Master David Cummings presents the reader with a complete English repertoire. The English is, by its nature, highly transpositional. Black can opt for a King's Indian-type set-up, a Queen's Gambit Declined-type set-up or aim for a reversed Sicilian position. David identifies promising methods to meet all Black's main options and efficient methods to deal with awkward sidelines. The English often leads to situations where there are opportunities to employ tricky move orders. David explains how to navigate through these successfully and avoid any unfortunate pitfalls. This book tells you everything you need to know about playing the English. *How to play 1 c4 with confidence*Emphasis on plans and strategies*Written by an English expertTrade ReviewCummings writes in an engaging style and is very strong on explaining the ideas for both sides throughout the book. He pulls off the trick of making it very accessible to club players and/or those new to the English while at the same time offering enough ideas to tempt 1c4 aficionados, making this one of the best Everyman opening books of recent times. --- Sean Marsh, CHESS Magazine
£16.99
The Crowood Press Ltd A Knitter's Sketchbook: Design Inspiration for
Book SynopsisInspiration for twist and cable designs can be seen everywhere in the natural world and the urban environment, from the cracks in the pavement to building walls, posts and pillars. In A Knitter's Sketchbook: Design Inspiration for Twists and Cables, creative designer Emma Vining shares her experience of capturing pattern ideas in many diverse locations and settings, offering a design-led approach to creating unique knitting stitch patterns. This book can be used in many different ways: as a stitch library, a collection of knitting patterns or as a starting point to inspire designs for a personalized knitter's sketchbook.
£18.75
The Crowood Press Ltd Scandinavian Knitwear: Colour, Texture and
Book SynopsisScandinavian Knitwear encourages the knitter to take inspiration from the brightly coloured and textured designs of the traditional knits and the invigorating landscape of the Nordic region to design your own 'Scandi knits' and create unique designs using traditional techniques. The author takes you through the process of formulating ideas, learning about colour, absorbing the local history and finally creating a piece of knitting that has all the flavours of this fascinating region. With full chapters on Norway, Sweden, Denmark and the Faroe Islands, coverage includes the history of knitting and its development in Scandinavia; explanations of various techniques, such as accurate measuring, stranded colourwork and grafting; a full explanation of colour theory; a 'Stitch Dictionary' of patterns and motifs, with charts that can be modified to suit the skill and style of the knitter and finally, a chapter of schematics with advice on design development and sizing options. Nineteen complete, original patterns for garments, accessories, and homeware are also given.Trade ReviewThis is an excellent starting point for your own Scandi-knit adventure with advice on design development and sizing options. -- Simply Knitting reviewer * Simply Knitting *
£18.75
Orion Publishing Co Fantastic Women
Book SynopsisPlay the game. Change the game.Discover some of the bravest and most inspirational women out there with these stunning portraits by Daniela Henríquez. Compare notes on 32 of the most courageous women ever, from Malala Yousafzai and Rosa Parks to Marie Curie and Amelia Earhart.Get ready to inspire the next generation of changemakers and groundbreakers while playing this fun and informative game!
£14.03
Orion Publishing Co Plantfulness: How to Change Your Life with Plants
Book SynopsisIn an increasingly hectic world, Plantfulness is a guide to help you reconnect with nature while reaching for a peaceful and mindful life.Finding the perfect houseplant for you can be daunting, particularly for those who feel like they have a black touch rather than a green thumb, but Plantfulness guides you through 50 houseplants which can give back to you in a symbiotic relationship which allows you both to thrive.Featuring the practical benefits, from cleaner air and beautiful scents, to the emotional ones, like creative inspiration and a daily sense of accomplishment for caring for them, Plantfulness is the perfect choice for anyone wishing to improve their wellbeing and enjoy nature from the comfort of their home.An internationally respected expert on mindfulness and houseplant enthusiast, Dr Jonathan Kaplan works as a clinical psychologist in New York City. He lives with his wife, 2 kids, 2 cats, and asparagus fern Rhonda.
£15.29
Headline Publishing Group Chill-out Codewords: Focus your mind to crack the
Book SynopsisContinuing the popular Overworked & Underpuzzled series, Chill-out Codewords contains hundreds of codeword puzzles perfectly designed to fit into your busy lifestyle. With a wide variety of difficulties, whether you have just a 5-minute coffee break or much longer, you are sure to find the perfect puzzle for you. This is a great challenge for anyone who works too hard and deserves to chill-out with a relaxing puzzle collection. Table of ContentsNearly 200 codeword puzzles and solutions.
£7.59
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd The Regency Colouring Book
Book SynopsisDiscover the magic of Regency England as you colour in everything from the walls of the Prince Regent's Palace to the windswept flower beds of country gardens and carriage-lined city streets. Step into the romantic world of Regency England, from debutantes to dukes, from balls to duels, and a time when decadence ruled the day. The artist’s intricate designs will uncover the trend-setters and taste-makers from the era, from John’s Nash’s architectural wonders, such as Brighton Pavilion, Buckingham Palace, Regent’s Street and more, to the picturesque country life which inspired Jane Austen’s unforgettable novels. Let your creativity flow as you embellish the elegant art, fashion, patterns, fabrics and furnishings which defined the period and wander through the pleasure gardens and promenades which entertained high society. With over sixty illustrations to bring to life in colour, alongside soundbites on the real-life inspirations, as well as excerpts from scandal sheets from the day, this is the ultimate colouring book – and celebration – of the Prince Regent and his infamous era. ‘Indulge your imagination in every possible flight’ – Pride and Prejudice
£9.49
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Introducing Pottery: the complete guide
Book SynopsisIntroducing Pottery offers a complete course in pottery, explaining everything you need to know in order to get started, and beyond. It will help develop beginning ceramic artists' skills, and guide them through to a greater level of confidence and competence in this craft. Inside is included everything from where clay is found and how it is made, to preparation for use and an in-depth description of the methods of making (including throwing, slabs and coiling). Additionally, there is information on how to mix glazes, glaze technology, different types of kilns and what happens during a firing. Introducing Pottery clearly and logically covers all the essentials of making pots and sculptures in clay, enabling the beginner to get set up and get going in a productive way. It is structured in an easy format that follows the whole process from start to finish using clear step-by-step images to help guide the reader throughout. This book will help to guide the reader from total beginner to a more confident and productive artist, making sure the total experience is an enjoyable one!Table of ContentsAcknowledgements 4 Introduction 6 1 Ceramic History 8 2 Clay: Geology, Chemistry and Clay Bodies 16 3 Methods of Working 28 4 Heatwork and Firing Clay 68 5 Glazes: Components, Chemistry and Fired Characteristics 74 6 Mixing Glazes and Improving Performance 84 7 Decorating Techniques 94 8 Correcting Glaze Faults 106 9 Glaze Formulation 112 10 Firing Kilns 122 11 Getting Started as an Artist 140 APPENDICES Technical Information 150 Cone Table and Firing Schedules 154 Studio Safety and Environmental Health 155 US and UK Ceramic Terminology Equivalents 156 Recipes 157 Bibliography 158 Suppliers 158 Glossary 159 Index 160
£18.99
Chronicle Books Hedgehog Prickly Sticks
Book SynopsisA prickly twist on the classic game of pick-up sticks! Collect sticks without disturbing the wooden hedgehog to earn points. The player with the highest score when the hedgehog falls is the winner!Roll the die to determine the color you’re playing with, and then ever so gently remove a stick of that color from the bunch. But be very careful because with each stick that’s removed, the balancing hedgehog will become more and more unsteady, and when it drops, the game is over. And there’s an extra prickle! If the die lands on the hedgehog icon, you can invent a rule for the next player to follow on their turn. Something like “Keep one eye closed” or “Sing a song”—it’s totally up to you! Perfect for 2–4 players ages 3 and up, the Hedgehog Prickly Sticks game by Petit Collage develops fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and an understanding of cause and effect. Ins
£12.35
Chronicle Books Kazoo That Festive Tune
Book Synopsis No musical talent is required to play Kazoo That Festive Tune from Ridley’s Games!It’s easy to bring merriment and joy to the season of cheer with this fun family game! There are 100 well-known festive tunes to hum through four kazoos, so surround yourself with people who love to laugh and go all in to make memories that will last forever. From chart-toppers like All I Want for Christmas Is You and Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree to all-time favorites like Jingle Bells and I Have A Little Dreidel, and from modern greats like Santa Tell Me and Underneath the Tree to ultimate classics like White Christmas and It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Made for people who just want to have fun, this game is suitable for ages 8+, 2 or more players, and has an average 20-minute gameplay. At Ridley’
£11.40
Chronicle Books Sexy Dare or Double Sexy Dare
£15.31
Chronicle Books Sticker Activity Set Wild Woodland
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£10.80
Chronicle Books House of Novelties Dominoes
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£13.06
Chronicle Books House of Novelties Harmonica
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£13.06
Chronicle Books Easter Parade Shaped Floor Puzzle
£15.36
Titan Books Ltd Junji Ito Collection A Twisted Horror Coloring
Book SynopsisExplore the macabre mind of Japan's master of horror, Junji Ito, in this chilling adult coloring book.
£14.03
Skittledog Cut Up This Book Christmas Collage Kit
£16.31
Flame Tree Publishing Adult Jigsaw Puzzle National Gallery Akseli
Book SynopsisNew title in the exciting series of sturdy, square-box 500-piece jigsaw puzzles from Flame Tree, featuring powerful and popular works of art and providing a challenge for adult puzzlers of all levels! Finished Jigsaw size 19.3 x 14.2 ins.Part of an exciting series of sturdy, square-box 500-piece jigsaw puzzles from Flame Tree, featuring powerful and popular works of art. This new jigsaw will satisfy your need for a challenge, with Akseli Gallen-Kallela''s Lake Keitele. Produced in collaboration with the National Gallery, this 500 piece jigsaw is intended for adults and children over 13 years. Not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts. Finished Jigsaw size 490 x 360mm/19.3 x 14.2 ins. Includes an A4 poster for reference.Akseli Gallen-Kallela was born in Pori in western Finland in 1865. As a child he developed a deep love of the Finnish countryside. From 1878 he enrolled in drawing classes in Helsinki, and like many art students at th
£12.95
Flame Tree Publishing Adult Jigsaw Puzzle Judy Joel Allotments 2012 500
Book SynopsisNew title in the exciting series of sturdy, square-box 500-piece jigsaw puzzles from Flame Tree, featuring powerful and popular works of art and providing a challenge for adult puzzlers of all levels!Part of an exciting series of sturdy, square-box 500-piece jigsaw puzzles from Flame Tree, featuring powerful and popular works of art. This new jigsaw will satisfy your need for a challenge, with the beautiful Allotments, by Judy Joel. This 500-piece jigsaw is intended for adults and children over 13 years. Not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts. Finished Jigsaw size 490 x 360mm/19.3 x 14.2 ins. Includes an A4 poster for reference.This idyllic image is quintessential Judy Joel, evoking the community spirit and charm of all her work. Judy was brought up in Chichester, West Sussex. After leaving the BBC where she worked as a Production Assistant, she started to paint purely for her own and her children’s amusement. Out of the blue she
£12.95
Batsford Ltd Millie Marotta Journal: ruled pages with full
Book SynopsisA stylish hardback notebook from the bestselling illustrator Millie Marotta, complete with elastic closer. The notebook features 15 full page illustrations of wild animals, birds and insects from Millie Marotta's Wild Savannah for colouring in. This handy narrow-ruled journal is perfect for fans of Millie Marotta's illustrations as well as those looking to relax and get creative with their coloured pencils.
£11.87
Batsford Ltd Brian Cooks Landscape of England Jigsaw Puzzle
Book Synopsis1000-piece jigsaw puzzle of an iconic landscape illustration from book designer and artist Brian Cook.Lose yourself in the rolling hills based loosely on the headlands of Great and Little Hangman, North Devon. This inviting scene, available as a jigsaw puzzle for the first time, featured on the dust jacket of the 1933 book Landscape of England by Charles Bradley Ford. The illustration was also exhibited at the Arts Council Exhibition Landscapes in Britain 18501950' at the Hayward Gallery in 1983.The box includes 1000 jigsaw pieces in a sustainable paper bag. Once completed, the jigsaw puzzle measures 70 x 50 cm.The book jackets that Brian Cook designed for B. T. Batsford through the 1930s and 1940s are much-loved, timeless pieces of illustrative art and highly collectable. The Cathedrals of England from the same popular heritage book series is also available as a jigsaw puzzle.
£15.36
Turnaround Books Psychogames
£19.15
Gambit Publications Ltd Understanding Chess Move by Move
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£17.99
Gambit Publications Ltd Nunn's Chess Endings: v. 1
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£17.09
Gambit Publications Ltd Chess for Life
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£15.19
Gambit Publications Ltd My Secrets in the Ruy Lopez
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£16.14
Gambit Publications Ltd An Idiot-Proof Chess Opening Repertoire
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£17.09
Magic Cat Publishing Grow 500Piece Puzzle
Book SynopsisBe transported to the glorious days of Spring with this intricately illustrated puzzle from Sara Boccaccini Meadows. Includes a double sided poster - one side can be used to help you complete the puzzle, and the other is a guide to grow your own plants.
£17.27
The School of Life Press Confidence: battle against timidity
Book SynopsisWe too often assume that we must accept the levels of confidence we currently possess. But confidence is not a given: it is a quality we can learn about and develop in ourselves. These Confidence Prompt Cards keep a variety of consoling and invigorating arguments at the front of our minds, ready for the greater and smaller challenges of our lives. They remind us, for the sake of confidence, not to think too well of others; to speak to ourselves in kinder tones; and to remember that the greatest thing we should fear isn’t messing up, but dying without having given it a go. Example Cards: ‘Everyone is afraid - even those who frighten us.’ ‘Confidence is what translates theory into practice. It should never be thought of as the enemy of good things; it is their crucial and legitimate catalyst. We need to develop confidence in confidence.’ ‘We have not seen enough of the rough drafts of those we admire Confidence means forgiving ourselves for the horrors of our first attempts.’
£15.30
Stout Stoat Press Carved in Stone
£47.50
Magic Cat Publishing Glow Puzzle
Book SynopsisA 500-piece puzzle of our beautiful night sky This stunning puzzle illustrated by celebrated artist Sara Boccaccini Meadows depicts the planets and moons of our solar system with a beautiful starry night sky backdrop. The silver foil and textured box contain a 500-piece puzzle and double-sided poster, making this a perfect gift to bring the family together. Refer to the poster to see how your completed puzzle should look, then flip it over to discover facts, quizzes, and activities on the reverse side.
£17.27
Smith Street Books Artist Playing Cards
Book SynopsisFrom Banksy to Basquiat, Haring to Hockney, and Yayoi to Yoko, your favorite artists have gathered in this deck of cards. Artist Cards is a standard poker set, with the four classic suits. Each card features a different artist, with an illustration and short bio. Who needs art history class when you can celebrate the great artists, instead, with a round of cards?
£14.03
Rizzoli International Publications Cutout Curiosities Space Science Technology A Collage Book
£19.20
Rizzoli International Publications Minibeasts
£19.20
