Illustration Books
Titan Books Ltd The Art of Robert E. McGinnis
Book SynopsisA Modern Master Robert E. McGinnis began his career in 1947 as a cartoonist, and produced his first cover illustrations for 1956 issues of the magazines True Detective and Master Detective. Then in 1958, he painted his first paperback book cover, and from that day forward his work was in demand. The emergence of the “McGinnis Woman”—long-legged, intelligent, alluring, and enigmatic—established him as the go-to artist for detective novels. His work appeared on Mike Shayne titles and the Perry Mason series, and he produced 100 paintings for the Carter Brown adventures. Yet McGinnis became famous for his work in other genres as well: espionage, romance, historicals, gothics, and Westerns. McGinnis’s first major magazine assignments were for The Saturday Evening Post, and his work has graced the pages of Cosmopolitan, National Geographic, Good Housekeeping, Guideposts
£21.24
Lars Muller Publishers Handbook of Tyranny
Book SynopsisHandbook of Tyranny portrays the routine cruelties of the twenty-first century through a series of detailed non-fictional graphic illustrations. None of these cruelties represent extraordinary violence – they reflect the day-to-day implementation of laws and regulations around the globe. Every page of the book questions our current world of walls and fences, police tactics and prison cells, crowd control and refugee camps. The dry and factual style of storytelling through technical drawings is the graphic equivalent to bureaucratic rigidity born of laws and regulations. The level of detail depicted in the illustrations of the book mirror the repressive efforts taken by authorities around the globe. The twenty-first century shows a general striving for an ever more regulated and protective society. Yet the scale of authoritarian interventions and their stealth design adds to the growing difficulty of linking cause and effect. Handbook of Tyranny gives a profound insight into the relationship between political power, territoriality and systematic cruelties.
£26.25
Flame Tree Publishing Moomin Dangerous Journey Foiled Quarto Journal
Book SynopsisA FLAME TREE NOTEBOOK. Beautiful and luxurious the Foiled Quarto Journals combine high-quality production and FSC pages with magnificent art. Perfect as a gift, and an essential personal choice for writers, notetakers, list-makers, travellers, students, poets and diarists. Features a wide range of well-known and modern artists, with new artworks published throughout the year.A NEW SERIES. The Quarto format is named after the earliest form of European printed publication, dating back to the 1400s when Gutenberg invented the first moveable-type printing press, heralding a revolution in mass communication, spreading ideas of literature, science and philosophy of the Renaissance. We celebrate this with our range of fine art and contemporary illustrations.BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED. The highly crafted covers are printed on foil paper, embossed then foil stamped, complemented by the luxury binding and rose red end-papers. The covers are created by our artists and designers who spe
£14.39
Flame Tree Publishing Aimee Stewart: Vintage Cook Book Library (Foiled
Book SynopsisA FLAME TREE NOTEBOOK. Beautiful and luxurious the journals combine high-quality production with magnificent art. Perfect as a gift, and an essential personal choice for writers, notetakers, travellers, students, poets and diarists. Features a wide range of well-known and modern artists, with new artworks published throughout the year. BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED. The highly crafted covers are printed on foil paper, embossed then foil stamped, complemented by the luxury binding and rose red end-papers. The covers are created by our artists and designers who spend many hours transforming original artwork into gorgeous 3d masterpieces that feel good in the hand and look wonderful on a desk or table. PRACTICAL, EASY TO USE. Flame Tree Notebooks come with practical features too: a pocket at the back for scraps and receipts; two ribbon markers to help keep track of more than just a to-do list; robust ivory text paper, printed with lines; and when you need to collect other notes or scraps of paper the magnetic side flap keeps everything neat and tidy. THE ARTIST. Aimee Stewart is a self-taught artist, photographer and writer who has been blurring the lines between digital and traditional art since 2005. Her special focus is in eclectic digital painting and photomanipulation – she takes components from old photographs and manipulates them into elements that complement her work perfectly. THE FINAL WORD. As William Morris said, "Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful."
£11.87
HarperCollins Publishers Collins Bird Guide
Book SynopsisThe ultimate reference book for bird enthusiasts – now in its third edition.Trade ReviewReviews of the previous editions: ‘The best just got better’ Birdwatch ‘The richest, most comprehensive of the current guides.’The Times ‘This book will surely become our standard guide for many years to come.’ BBC Wildlife ‘…buy this book, read it in the bath, keep it in the car boot and use it.’ Bird Watching
£24.00
Flame Tree Publishing Angela Harding Wildlife Set of 3 Standard
Book SynopsisShrink-wrapped set of 3 standard A5 notebooks, each with a different design. Stitched spine, with ruled and blank pages. High-quality production makes a stunning gift. Ideal for personal use too.A collection of three A5, foiled notebooks with alternating lined and blank pages. Each notebook has a different beautiful design from Angela Harding. With a sturdy cover and rounded corners, they are perfect to be carried everywhere!Angela Harding is a fine art painter and illustrator based in Rutland, UK. She specialises in lino prints and her work is inspired by British birds and countryside. ls in 1935 and her last Moomin book was published in 1970; but her stories live on and continue to be adapted and enjoyed by many generations.Flame Tree: The Art of Fine Gifts.
£12.95
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Becoming a Successful Illustrator
Book SynopsisGet ready to enter the working world of illustration with this freshly updated second edition of Brazell and Davies's Becoming a Successful Illustrator. This edition features even more Spotlight on' sections, with advice from practicing illustrators as well as the people that commission them. You can enjoy added coverage in fields such as moving image, character illustration and social media. There are also new exercises to get you started planning and building your business, and over 200 inspirational examples of artwork, most of which are new to this edition. You can expect practical tips on how to seek work, how to market yourself and how to run your illustration business in an enterprising way, with advice that will prove useful long after your first commission. Building on the resources of the first edition, this continues to be the must-have guide to practicing professionally as an illustrator.Featured illustrators include: Millie MarottaMark UlriksenNatsko SekiEllen WeinTrade ReviewI think it’s a great book, exactly the kind of thing that you need when you are starting out in illustration, really informative and helpful. * David Roberts, illustrator *This is a comprehensive book, and along with its glossy pages and accessible layout, it’s a winner for anyone you know, including students, seriously considering the profession. * Digital Arts *[The authors] understand their subject and audience perfectly and do a wonderful job in communicating one to the other. * Dwayne Bell, Lecturer in Graphic Design and Illustration, University of Cumbria *I never make my students buy books, unless they are books they’ll keep on their shelves after graduating. This is one of those exceptions * Marius Valdes, University of South Carolina, USA *Table of ContentsCHAPTER ONE: ILLUSTRATION ENTERPRISE Understanding illustration Where do illustrators work? Spotlight on... Nancy Liang Spotlight on... Tommy Doyle Spotlight on... Marcos Chin Skills in art and design Attitude Spotlight on... Ben Newman Knowledge Spotlight on... Rebecca Mock Evaluating your strengths and weaknesses CHAPTER TWO: THE PROFESSIONAL WORLD OF THE ILLUSTRATOR Your commissioners Professionalism Journalistic awareness Spotlight on... Sarajo Frieden How to contact potential clients Spotlight on... Gabrielle Adamson CHAPTER THREE: THE ART OF SELF PROMOTION How do I get myself known? Spotlight on... Alexandra Zsigmond Setting goals Spotlight on... Sarah Williams The different forms of promotion Spotlight on... Jack Teagle Promoting yourself online Spotlight on... Sarah McIntyre Competitions, exhibitions and trade fairs Internships and work experience Spotlight on... Mark Smith Spotlight on... Libby McMullin Spotlight on... Matthew Shearer, Bernstein & Andriulli CHAPTER FOUR: GETTING YOUR WORK SEEN Organizing your folio and website Visual literacy Spotlight on... Tad Carpenter Agent representation Spotlight on... Ulla Puggaard Spotlight on... Andrea D’Aquino Spotlight on... Cachetejack CHAPTER FIVE: SECURING WORK The stages of forming a contract The terms of an agreement Who owns the rights? Spotlight on... Caroline Attia Larivière CHAPTER SIX: FINANCE AND RUNNING A BUSINESS Freelance work vs employment Spotlight on... Laura Hughes Managing your business Managing your finances Additional sources of income Activities Appendix
£26.99
Dover Publications Inc. Folklore and Symbolism of Flowers Plants and
Book SynopsisThis profusely illustrated archive of more than 200 flowers, plants, and trees was compiled by Ernst and Johanna Lehner ? two of the world''s foremost collectors of pictorial symbols (who also happen to be devoted flower enthusiasts). Their comprehensive collection, with illustrations selected from rare sources, extends from the image of a pomegranate, the Chinese symbol of fertility, to a basket of flowers in a nineteenth-century Valentine silhouette. A profusion of bouquets, wreaths, flowers of the months, and other floral designs are also included.In examining the symbolism of flora, the authors consider the religious, magical, and legendary significance of plants such as the mandrake, used as an opiate and love potion; the lotus, revered by the Egyptians and the Mayas of Central America; the mistletoe, a plant believed by the ancients to be capable of raising people from the dead; as well as the Bo tree, sunflower, dragon tree, ice plant, and many other botanical specimens. The development of horticultural images in heraldic devices, emblems, and symbols is also discussed, and a concluding section displays a table summarizing the symbolic meanings of every known species of flora ? from absinthe to zinnia.A visual treat for flower lovers, this volume of royalty-free illustrations is an essential sourcebook for artists and designers. Of value to botanical experts and gardening specialists, it will also appeal to folklore enthusiasts.
£13.29
Dover Publications Inc. The Dore Illustrations for Dantes Divine Comedy
Book SynopsisThese 135 fantastic scenes depict the passion and grandeur of Dante's masterpiece â from the depths of hell onto the mountain of purgatory and up to the empyrean realms of paradise.
£14.49
Thames & Hudson Ltd Ludwig Bemelmans
Book SynopsisOne of two titles in a new series introducing the life and work of the great illustrators, both contemporary and historical.Trade Review'An exquisite resource. Images … combine engagingly with critical overview and stylistic analysis' - Times Higher EducationTable of ContentsIntroduction • The Art of Ludwig Bemelmans • Endmatter
£17.06
Pallas Athene Publishers The Nature of Gothic
Book Synopsis'One of the very few necessary and inevitable utterances of the century.' William Morris, in the Preface. The Nature of Gothic started life as a chapter in Ruskin's masterwork, The Stones of Venice. Ruskin came to lament the 'Frankenstein monsters' of Victorian buildings with added Gothic which 'The Stones' inspired; but despite his misgivings the original moral purpose of his writing had not fallen on stony ground. The Nature of Gothic, the last chapter of the second volume, had marked his progression from art critic to social critic; in it he found the true seam of his thought, and it was quickly recognised for the revolutionary writing it was. As Morris himself put it, The Nature of Gothic 'pointed out a new road on which the world should travel'; and in its indictment of meaningless modern labour and its celebration of medieval architecture it could be called the foundation stone of Morris's aesthetic and purpose in life. 40 years after he first read it, Morris chose Ruskin's text for one of the first books to be published at his Kelmscott Press, using his own Golden type. It is one of the summits of his career, and one of the most beautiful books ever published. Few books can so completely sum up an era. The Kelmscott Nature of Gothic encapsulates the meeting of two remarkable minds and embodies their influence in word, image and design. But more than that, Ruskin's words are increasingly relevant for our times. In this facsimile edition, the first ever made of this rare book, the reader can fully appreciate their importance and their legacy, as understood by one of the most potent visual imaginations to have worked in Britain. In this enlarged edition, essays by leading scholars, Robert Hewison (who was one of Ruskin's successors as Slade Professor of Fine Art at Oxford University), Tony Pinkney (Senior Lecturer at Lancaster University) and Robert Brownell (lecturer, stained glass maker and author of Marriage of Inconvenience) explain the importance of this book for Ruskin, for Morris and for us today.
£14.24
Quarto Publishing PLC Art of Fantasy
Book SynopsisThis beautiful, fully illustrated book presents a compendium of artworks throughout history which have been inspired by myth, fantasy and the unreal. Artists have explored imaginary worlds and fantastical creatures for centuries, expressing the unreal and impossible, the mystical and mythical, via the medium of paint. But what draws them to the imaginary, the uncharted and the unknown? Is it merely an escape from reality? Or are they seeking a greater understanding of the human experience, or perhaps the very meaning of life itself? With myriad styles and methods of expression, what links artists through the ages? And how have these visual flights of fancy and imagination changed over the course of time? The Art of Fantasy is a visual sourcebook of all that is fantastical – from fine art to illustration, and from surrealists and symbolists to the creatives working in undefined territories. WTrade Review"Profusely illustrated with museum quality, full color artwork, The Art of Fantasy: A Visual Sourcebook of All That is Unreal is an impressively informative and truly inspiring collection." * Midwest Book Review *"The Art of Fantasy is an absolute winner, a beautiful curation of fantastic art which brings together the mythical and modern, the beautiful and the scary, and the revelatory with the damning...I can't wait to see what S. Elizabeth brings us next!" * Juli Witte, A Universe In Words *"This is an excellent publication for those who run with the creatures of our dreams and play in the wonderlands of our imaginations." * San Francisco Book Review *Table of Contents Introduction PART ONE Beasts & Beings I. Creatures Great & Small II. Almost Human III. Impossible Monsters PART TWO Quest for Knowledge IV. In Our Dreams V. Magic is Real VI. Faith & Philosophy PART THREE Worlds Apart VII. Forgotten Realms & Wonderlands VIII. Time Travel, Alternate Histories & Parallel Universes IX. How to Save the World Further reading Index Picture credits Acknowledgements
£18.70
Thomas Nelson Publishers NKJV Journal the Word Bible Bonded Leather Brown
Book SynopsisLined margins with ample space to journal and write notes make this Bible perfect to study and engage with Scripture.Do you underline Scripture, take notes during sermons, or express your thoughts through journaling? The NKJV Journal the Word™ Bible is a trustworthy and indispensable resource for anyone who puts pen to paper for deeper engagement with God’s Word. The extra-wide lined margins make this Bible ideal for note taking or journaling.The NKJV Journal the Word™ Bible is truly inspirational from cover to cover and sure to make an excellent gift as a treasured personal keepsake. The Thomas Nelson NKJV Comfort Print® typeface is designed to honor the beauty of the New King James Version, providing a particularly smooth reading experience for longer engagement in God’s Word.Features include:Wide lined margins
£36.00
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Illustration Research Methods
Book Synopsis**Shortlisted for the 2021 British Book Design and Production Awards for the Best Jacket / Cover Design**For years illustration has lacked a strong critical history in which to frame it, with academics and media alike assessing it as part of design rather than a discipline in its own right. Illustration Research Methods addresses this void and adds to a fast-emerging discipline, establishing a lexicon that is specific to discussing contemporary illustration practice and research.The chapters are broken down into the various roles that exist within the industry and which illustration research can draw from, such as ''Reporting'' and ''Education''. In doing so, users are able to explore a diverse range of disciplines that are rich in critical theory and can map these existing research methodologies to their own study and practice.Supported by a wealth of case studies from international educators, student projects sit alongside those of world-renowTrade ReviewA treasure chest of ideas, insights, new terminology and eye-opening case studies ... It will make a vital contribution to the discipline's discourse. * Rick Poynor, University of Reading, UK *I've been waiting for a book that illustrates how valuable illustration is to art, culture, politics, science – well, society as a whole ... An essential volume. * Steven Heller, School of Visual Arts, NY, USA *Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Illustration research Definitions Illustration as process Identity Language and terminology The principles of illustration practice Shifting roles - an expanded practice Can illustration ever be authorless? A social practice Research into, through and for illustration - a framework for categorising methods Rigour in illustration Originality in illustration 2. Authorship Tell me a story Narrative components Narrative inquiries - different ways of thinking of narrative research The autoethnographic illustrator Adaption and interpretation Picture visual research Illustrative writing 3. Reporting Illustrator as reporter This is research How to Drawing from life Sketchbooks Listening Observation A multisensory lifeworld Walking Me you and everyone else Is this real Reporting the news 4. Crafting Illustration and craft, a happy marriage? ‘I already know what I’m going to do’ The meaning in the mark Tools of the trade The meaning of material The stuff of life Illustration as object, 3d, physical and virtual form The illustrated object or the object illustration? Collected Fabricated Immaterial technologies 5. Activism Am I political? Power play An informed practice The visual identity of protest Detournement The illustrators joke Who do you think I am? The meme Future visions Illustration as event Models of behaviour ‘How can I help you?’ 6. Education What is your philosophy? What is an education space? Signature pedagogies Shop talk Learning through illustration Residency as method Documents of experience Illustration-based research Data visualisation The language of reliability Interactive illustration 7. Illustration futures Appendix Proposals Working with others Interviews Reflective practice Positioning Who benefits? Legacy Informed consent Illustration research
£24.69
Laurence King Publishing Children's Picturebooks Second Edition: The Art
Book SynopsisChildren''s picturebooks are the very first book we encounter and play a major role in introducing us to both art and language. But what does it take to create a successful picturebook for children?Children''s Picturebooks, Second Edition is the revised edition of a bestselling title that carries invaluable insight into a highly productive, dynamic sector of the publishing world. Featuring interviews with leading illustrators and publishers from across the world, it remains essential reading for students and aspiring children''s book illustrators and writers.Aimed at arts and literature students as well as aspiring children''s book illustrators and writers. This book covers everything from the change in children''s picturebooks over time to a breakdown of the children''s publishing industry including, the editorial process, approaching publishers and literary agents and the printing process.With 15 new case studies from well-known illustrators like Jon Klassen, Oliver Jeffers and Beatrice Alemagna and publishers such as Puffin Picture Books, Thames and Hudson and Enchanted Lion Books, this revised edition also includes a brand new chapter devoted to non-fiction, especially the rise of both narrative non-fiction and big books.
£25.49
Counter-Print Marta Cerdà Alimbau: Type to Image
Book SynopsisType to Image by Marta Cerdà Alimbau explores how the celebrated designer blurs the boundaries between typography and illustration. While Cerdà’s style is strongly eclectic, she believes that the separation of these two disciplines into specialised activities is a limitation. Instead, she opts for a multi-disciplinary approach that brings functional beauty and emotion to her unique design work. Since 2008, she has worked on a host of global projects which call for art direction, design, illustration and custom typography for arts, culture and advertising clients in her native Barcelona and abroad.
£28.00
Taschen GmbH Kay Nielsen. 1001 Nights
Book SynopsisIn the late 1910s, in a Europe ravaged by World War I, Danish illustrator Kay Nielsen put the finishing touches on his illustrations of A Thousand and One Nights. The results are considered masterpieces of early 20th-century illustration: bursting with sumptuous colors of deep blues, reds, and gold leaf, and evoking all the magic of this legendary collection of Indo-Persian and Arabic folktales, compiled between the 8th and 13th centuries.However, publishers retreated from Nielsen's project in the financially strapped postwar climate, and the publication never happened. A rising star, Nielsen moved on to other work. This world heritage classic's spectacular pen, ink, and watercolor images remained under lock and key for 40 years. Published just once in the 1970s, the illustrations were rescued from oblivion after Nielsen's death in 1957 and are now held by the UCLA Grunwald Center for the Graphic Arts at the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles, the Art Institute of Chicago, and in two private collections.This publication is a unique compilation of fine art prints and stunning illustrations reproduced directly from Nielsen's original watercolors—the only complete set of his extraordinary drawings to have survived. The book features descriptions of all of the images and three generously illustrated essays on the making of this series, the origin of Nielsen's unique imagery, and a history of the tales. In addition, it shows many unpublished or rarely seen artworks by Nielsen and intricate black-and-white drawings Nielsen created for the original publication.Trade Review“More than a century later this book is as timeless as the Scheherazade story itself.” * LUXX *
£40.00
Flame Tree Publishing Bex Parkin Secret Garden Bookmarks pack of 10
Book SynopsisA gorgeous pack of 10 foiled bookmarks, printed on both sides, with a silky ribbon and featuring popular artwork, making it the perfect gift for all art and book lovers!Keep the page in your book with this gorgeous pack of 10 foiled bookmarks, printed on both sides, with a silky ribbon and featuring art by Bex Parkin. Bex is an incredibly talented illustrator. Having spent many years based in London working in a range of artistic jobs, she now lives in rural Staffordshire. Her passion for print, pattern and colour was largely inspired by her work sourcing vintage and antique textiles for the fashion industry, which can be seen throughout her artworks.
£17.90
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Illustrating Children's Books: Creating Pictures
Book SynopsisLearn how to create effective illustrations to match children's stories for different age groups. The art of illustration for children has a long and rich tradition, and for generations has been loved by countless readers. Illustrating Children's Books shows you how to create beautiful artwork for children, examines the approaches taken by advanced-level students and leading artists and describes how their ideas evolve from start to finish through step-by-step sketches. - Identify the techniques used by successful children's illustrators and get advice on how to tackle fantasy, fairy tale, realism and nature drawings - Learn tips on working in a wide variety of media and receive professional advice on illustrating for different age groups and types of publication - Discover how to interpret and enrich the text, build consistent character identities, and create vibrant settings that will stir readers' imaginations - Find out how to create storyboards and layouts, work to brief, and present your work professionally - Explore specific examples such as picture books for little ones, storybooks for older children and educational books, with the final chapters devoted to design and typography and the business of getting publishedTrade ReviewFollow Martin Salisbury's tips and instructions and, if you have the aptitude, you could find yourself producing pictures good enough for printing. * Writing Magazine *Table of ContentsA Brief History Drawing Media, Materials, and Techniques Character Development The Picture Book Illustration for Older Children Non-fiction Illustration Design and Typography Getting Published Glossary Resources Index and Credits
£22.50
Abrams The Art of DreamWorks The Wild Robot Deluxe
Book SynopsisThis visually stunning deluxe edition of DREAMWORKS ANIMATION’s The Art of DreamWorks The Wild Robot celebrates a tale of resilience, kindness, and shared humanity Delighting both animation aficionados and fans of Peter Brown’s bestselling book series about a robot stranded on an uninhabited island, this deluxe edition of The Art of DreamWorks The Wild Robot features a clamshell cover, exclusive prints of visual development art from production designer Raymon Zibach and his team, a thirty-two-page booklet of original never-before-seen sketches and storyboards of the characters and key moments from the film by three-time Academy Award–nominee writer-director Chris Sanders. Also included are autographed bookplates from the author and director to accompany the original hardcover book, which presents hundreds of character designs and concept art from the making of the movie, along with exclusive interviews from the writers, artists, cast, and filmmakers. This insider’s guide details the elaborate artistry involved in creating the ultimate celebration of nature, family, and the emotional journey of becoming more than one is programmed to be. This Deluxe Edition includes: A copy of The Art of DreamWorks The Wild Robot with an exclusive dust jacket and a bookplate signed by author Jerry Schmitz An exclusive Chris Sanders: The Art of the Storyboard 32-page booklet of the director’s sketches for the movie, with a bookplate signed by Chris Sanders Five exclusive high-quality prints from the movie’s artists All enclosed in a premium-presentation cloth clamshell box
£82.50
Flame Tree Publishing Georgia Breeze Teapots Foiled Journal
Book SynopsisNew title in the Flame Tree Notebook collection, combining beautiful art with high-quality production, with lined pages, a pocket at the back, two ribbon bookmarks and a solid magnetic flap. Perfect as a gift, or personal choice for notetakers and journal users of all kinds.A FLAME TREE NOTEBOOK. Beautiful and luxurious the journals combine high-quality production with magnificent art. Perfect as a gift, and an essential personal choice for writers, notetakers, travellers, students, poets and diarists. Features a wide range of well-known and modern artists, with new artworks published throughout the year.BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED. The highly crafted covers are printed on foil paper, embossed then foil stamped, complemented by the luxury binding and rose red end-papers. The covers are created by our artists and designers who spend many hours transforming original artwork into gorgeous 3d masterpieces that feel good in the hand, and look wonderful on a desk or table.
£11.87
Paripe Books The Art of Oversharing
Book SynopsisIn 2015 I started drawing comics, getting the thoughts which were keeping me awake, out of my head and into a notebook. I started posting them on Instagram, hoping that my secret crush would see and decipher them ... While my lovers never showed much interest?in neither me, nor my comics, many strangers on the internet did. It turns out that the private thoughts we usually keep to ourselves, are actually quite relatable. Almost ten years, many lovers and many strangers later, this book brings my most liked comics together.
£20.90
Bird Pit The Magic Hat
Book SynopsisThe Magic Hat is an adventure book where you read the book in the form of a game with a narrative about an imaginary world surrounding a Magic Hat. By placing a branch point on a specific page, you are given the option to go to which page. The book presents several branches of storytelling, giving readers the experience of acquiring their own Magic Hat and interacting with the book.
£28.80
HarperCollins Publishers You Deserve the Whole World
Book SynopsisAn uplifting, vibrant collection by the inimitable Wednesday Holmes (@hellomynameisWednesday)Including exclusive, never-before-seen, bonus illustrationsFull of warmth and light, You Deserve the Whole World is a rainbow-filled reminder that you are worthy of all the good things that come your way.It is a celebration of hope, kindness, identity and courage, that will leave readers feeling seen, appreciated and loved.
£10.44
Drag City The Portable February
Book SynopsisMusician, poet and cartoonist David Berman's first collection of illustrations.
£15.29
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC An Answer for Everything: 200 Infographics to
Book SynopsisWhat’s the best book ever written? What would happen if we all stopped eating meat? What's the secret to living past 110? And what actually is the best thing since sliced bread? In An Answer For Everything, 200 of the world’s most intriguing questions are settled once and for all through beautiful and brilliant infographics. The results will leave you shocked, informed and thoroughly entertained. Created by the team behind the award-winning Delayed Gratification magazine, these compelling, darkly funny data visualisations will change the way you think about ... everythingTrade ReviewFresh, fascinating, and fun – a visual and verbal treat * Ian Hislop *A chunky, colourful book packed with fascinating facts and figures in infographic form * Daily Mirror, Books of the Year *Data just got a lot more fun * It's Nice That *Achieves the ultimate factual book goal; makes you cleverer, with minimal effort on your part. You’ll learn from it but somehow it makes that pleasurable * Rachel Parris, The Mash Report *A fabulous compendium of a thousand new things you didn’t know you didn’t know. And it looks very nice too * Andrew Hunter Murray, No Such Thing as a Fish, QI *Delayed Gratification is one of my favourite magazines, and one of the best things about it is the infographics. They've now published a book of them and it's glorious! * Alex Bellos *
£15.29
Birlinn General A Wee Bird Was Watching
Book SynopsisA young girl and her mother settle in the woods for a night’s sleep, after a long and tiring journey. But who will keep them safe from harm? A wee bird is watching from the trees. And he knows just what to do. A vividly illustrated telling of a folk tale that speaks to themes of displacement, migration and protection.Trade Review'A thoughtful and joyful imagination of how the robin could have got his red breast. This picture book’s lyrical language is as beautiful as its magical illustrations - a wintry story with modern resonance that will bring a glow to bedtime on the coldest nights' * West Coast Review *'A marvellous version of the the folk tale of how the Robin got its red breast, the product of an inspired collaboration between acclaimed musician Karine Polwart and Kate Leiper, brilliant illustrator of all things wild' -- Herald * Vicky Allan *'A traditional folktale . . . and at another level, a book that has real resonance in the modern era. You don’t have to look far to realise there are man, many people in [the mother and daughter’s] poition in the world we live in today. Both [words and pictures] are outstanding. The storytelling is economical and highly effective; the illustrations add depth to the story. A great wee book!' * Undiscovered Scotland *
£6.99
The Crowood Press Ltd Keeping Sketchbooks
Book SynopsisArtists use sketchbooks for a myriad of purposes - to capture a moment, to develop an idea, to record a scene... This book advises on how to enjoy keeping a sketchbook and how to make the most of their use. With practical examples throughout, it is a beautiful and valuable guide that will inspire you to pick up a pencil or brush, mark the page and start your own visual diary. Topics covered include looking at different types of sketchbooks - their size, theme and purpose; ideas for drawing and painting in a sketchbook inside, outside or while travelling and advice on professional sketchbooks and scrapbooks.
£16.14
Flame Tree Publishing Spike Milligan Mini Square Wall Calendar 2021
Book SynopsisPerhaps best known as the co-creator of and writer for the Goon Show, Spike Milligan has received accolades as a comedian, musician, poet and playwright. This mini wall calendar features a selection of his hilarious cartoons. The datepad features previous and next month's views.
£4.92
HarperCollins Publishers A Dog's Guide to Art
Book Synopsis A light-hearted look at art through canine eyes. Join dachshunds Ned and Henry for an energetic romp through the world of art, encountering famous paintings and sculptures from a four-legged perspective. Watch them lead their gang of hounds – including schnauzers, jack russells, greyhounds, border terriers and labradors – on an eventful trip through the gallery, taking in modernist masterpieces and much-loved Old Masters. On their way they encounter Whistler’s Mother, Picasso’s The Dream, Matisse’s The Fall of Icarus, Magritte’s Lab and a Dachshund Pollock – all culminating in a doggy version of Campbell’s Soup, Warhol’s Squirrel Soup for dogs! Illustrator Joy FitzSimmons shows us beloved works of art playfully re-imagined by man’s best friend. From Rousseau to Riley, Hokusai to Hockney, this canine homage takes us across the globe from Tate to the Prado to MoMA, to the British Museum and beyond.Trade Review'Delightful' -- Leisure Painter
£11.69
Canbury Press Who is John Blanke
Book SynopsisThe book of the groundbreaking art exhibition, displayed in the British Library, Met New York and Walker in Liverpool John Blanke is the first person of African descent in British history for whom we have both an image and a record. He was a Black trumpeter to the courts of Henry VII and Henry VIII. Yet, despite the wealth of Tudor archives, we have just two images of John Blanke in the Great Tournament Roll of Westminster and court records of him receiving wages and petitioning for a wage increase and gifts Inspired by this enigmatic figure, Michael Ohajuru invited over 100 artists and historians to imagine John Blanke’s world. Now these images and words - exhibited in the British Museum and the Met in New York, but never displayed on the internet - have been curated in a sumptuous, large art book. From its startling black and white pages leap out the diverse perspectives of the artists, who with contrasting styles, portray John Blanke variously, among many things, as a trumpeter, a saxophonist, a focused jazz musician, and a stylish trump card. By turns dazzling and intriguing, these different artistic renditions - along with rap music, poems and prose from historians - create a dazzling permanent embodiment of a noteworthy figure currently marginalised in British history.
£28.50
Die Gestalten Verlag Venture Onward: The Design and Curiosities of
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£36.00
Hoaki Design, Create, Thrill: The Power of Graphic
Book SynopsisIn this book, the author presents the perspectives of several authors and designers on how to achieve an emotional graphic design. Even though they are not absolute truths and there is no guarantee that if a designer follows those principles people will be emotional attached to the work, they will certainly bring them closer to that. Emotional design is a design that reflects on the crucial role emotions have in the human ability to understand the world, promising to enhance the quality of life of its audience. A successful emotion-driven design improves the relationship between the audience and the ‘product’, creating deep emotional bounds between the two. There are already many theories talking about emotional design in product design, industrial design, and even web design. But what about graphic design? This book aims to bring the graphic designer closer to delivering an emotion-driven design.
£19.12
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC New Fashion Designers Sketchbooks
Book SynopsisAn invaluable resource for fashion students, teachers and designers, this book looks at research sketchbooks and the role they play in the research and design process. Demonstrating how ideas are constructed, for single garments as well as entire collections, the book looks at how pages and whole sketchbooks are put together.New Fashion Designers'' Sketchbooks includes work and sketchbook pages from over 30 fashion designers, and examines a range of work from foundation fashion students through to professional designers. Included in the book is information about each designer on what inspires them, how they express this in their work, and how they use research sketchbooks in the design process.Table of ContentsForeword Introduction Laura Faye Athey Madeleine Ayres Hampus Berggen Jessica Ng Comer Shabnam Eslambolchi Nolwenn Faligot Yuji Fu Jia Xin Gao Iryana Gorelikova Wolfgang Jaruach Sakaya Kamakura Ani Tan Lam Gloria Lin Arianna Luparia Joanna Mandle Elena Occidente Crimson O’shea Athos N Romangoli Evelina Romano Kamran Sarwar Jessica Sharpe Eddie Siu Wen Sun Daniel Tanner Supriya Thukral Susanna Wen Tracey Wang Qian Wu Guidong Yang Conclusion Blogs/Addresses Further Reading
£20.69
Flame Tree Publishing Aimee Stewart: Museum Bookshelves (Foiled
Book SynopsisA FLAME TREE NOTEBOOK. Beautiful and luxurious the journals combine high-quality production with magnificent art. Perfect as a gift, and an essential personal choice for writers, notetakers, travellers, students, poets and diarists. Features a wide range of well-known and modern artists, with new artworks published throughout the year. BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED. The highly crafted covers are printed on foil paper, embossed then foil stamped, complemented by the luxury binding and rose red end-papers. The covers are created by our artists and designers who spend many hours transforming original artwork into gorgeous 3d masterpieces that feel good in the hand and look wonderful on a desk or table. PRACTICAL, EASY TO USE. Flame Tree Notebooks come with practical features too: a pocket at the back for scraps and receipts; two ribbon markers to help keep track of more than just a to-do list; robust ivory text paper, printed with lines; and when you need to collect other notes or scraps of paper the magnetic side flap keeps everything neat and tidy. THE ARTIST. Aimee Stewart is a self-taught artist, photographer and writer who has been blurring the lines between digital and traditional art since 2005. Her special focus is in eclectic digital painting and photomanipulation – she takes components from old photographs and manipulates them into elements that complement her work perfectly. THE FINAL WORD. As William Morris said, "Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful."
£11.87
Flame Tree Publishing Bodleian Libraries: Girls Adventure Book (Foiled
Book SynopsisA FLAME TREE NOTEBOOK. Beautiful and luxurious the journals combine high-quality production with magnificent art. Perfect as a gift, and an essential personal choice for writers, notetakers, travellers, students, poets and diarists. Features a wide range of well-known and modern artists, with new artworks published throughout the year.BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED. The highly crafted covers are printed on foil paper, embossed then foil stamped, complemented by the luxury binding and rose red end-papers. The covers are created by our artists and designers who spend many hours transforming original artwork into gorgeous 3d masterpieces that feel good in the hand, and look wonderful on a desk or table.PRACTICAL, EASY TO USE. Flame Tree Notebooks come with practical features too: a pocket at the back for scraps and receipts; two ribbon markers to help keep track of more than just a to-do list; robust ivory text paper, printed with lines; and when you need to collect other notes or scraps of paper the magnetic side flap keeps everything neat and tidy.THE ARTIST. The Bodleian Library is one of the oldest libraries in Europe and is the main research library of the University of Oxford.These charming, brightly-coloured story anthologies highlight the changing role of girls and women in the 1930s. Featuring cheerful illustrations of sporting, spirited girls ready for adventure, they are tangible evidence of the slow and steady social progress of the era, and the new freedoms and opportunities afforded to many women. THE FINAL WORD. As William Morris said, "Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful."
£9.11
Flame Tree Publishing Angela Harding: Rathlin Hares Bookmarks (pack of
Book SynopsisKeep the page in your book with this gorgeous pack of 10 foiled bookmarks, printed on both sides, with a silky ribbon. Angela Harding is a fine art painter and illustrator based in Rutland, UK. She specialises in lino prints and her work is inspired by British birds and countryside.
£17.90
Flame Tree Publishing Colour Skull Bookmarks (pack of 10)
Book SynopsisKeep the page in your book with this gorgeous pack of 10 foiled bookmarks, printed on both sides, with a silky ribbon and featuring a floral sugar skull design. Sugar skulls are used as an offering to the deceased during the Mexican celebration Day of the Dead, which focuses on remembering loved ones, and celebrating the continuity of life.
£17.90
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Cute Chibi Animals: Learn How to Draw 75 Cuddly
Book SynopsisIn Cute Chibi Animals, popular Instagram artist Phoebe Im (@bobblejot) teaches you the art of chibi, step by adorable step. Learn how to master this popular anime and manga drawing style with this book that focuses on drawing 75 animals, including an anteater, chinchilla, manatee, dolphin, sloth, axolotl, pangolin, owl, narwhal, and much more. Chibi is Japanese slang for “short,” and the characters in Cute Chibi Animals live up to this description with their cute roly-poly bodies that make them extremely lovable and huggable. Learn how to draw adorable: Mammals Birds Fish Reptiles Amphibians Along with the step-by-step tutorials, Phoebe shares her tips and tricks for drawing the animals with either pen and pencil or digitally; coloring, shading, and highlighting your characters; and giving them accessories for added cuteness. There are also coloring pages in the back of the book for some extra fun. So, get out your drawing supplies and start creating your animal kingdom!Trade Review"Without a doubt Cute Chibi Animals will take pride of place on many bookshelves." * Sequential Tart *Table of ContentsHello! What Is Chibi? How to Use This Book Tools Tips and TricksLand Mammals Alpaca, Anteater, Arctic Fox, Bat, Bear, Boar, Chinchilla, Cat, Cow, Deer, Dog, Elephant, Ferret, Fox, Giant Panda, Giraffe, Goat, Hamster, Hedgehog, Horse, Kangaroo, Koala, Lion, Monkey, Mouse, Pig, Pangolin, Rabbit, Reindeer, Raccoon, Ram, Red Panda, Rhinoceros, Skunk, Sloth, Zebra, Squirrel, Tiger, WolfAquatic & Semi Aquatic Mammals Beaver, Dolphin, Hippopotamus, Manatee, Moose, Narwhal, Orca, Otter, Platypus, Seal, WhaleBirds Chicken, Cockatiel, Duck, Kiwi, Ostrich, Owl, Peacock, Penguin, Swan, ToucanAmphibians, Fish, Reptiles & More Alligator, Axolotl, Bee, Chameleon, Crab, Frog, Jellyfish, Manta Ray, Octopus, Seahorse, Shark, Snail, Snake, Turtle, Whale Shark
£13.49
3DTotal Publishing Ltd Fundamentals of Character Design: How to Create
Book SynopsisWhat is it about the characters we see in our favorite books, animated films, and games that make us laugh, cry, and respond to them? How do character designers develop ideas that are unique, memorable, and captivate us as an audience? This book answers these questions and more, taking a comprehensive, visual, and analytical approach to discover just what it is that makes a character appealing. Understand key principles like shape language, proportion, and exaggeration, and learn from talented professionals who share industry secrets for getting the most out of anatomy, gesture, expression, and costume. Uncover ways to convey relationships and interaction between multiple characters, and how narrative fuels authentic and engaging characterization. With hundreds of lively illustrations to inspire and study, and tricks of the trade from celebrated artists, this thorough and insightful volume is an essential library addition for anyone interested in character design.
£27.90
Flame Tree Publishing Hokusai: The Great Wave (Blank Sketch Book)
Book SynopsisA new series of blank sketch books, with luxurious bindings. Combining high-quality production with the best and most popular art, the covers are printed on foil, embossed and foil stamped with gilded edges. Perfect for personal use, for anyone who sketches or makes notes, for students and artists, they also make a brilliant gift. This version features the classic Asian masterpiece The Great Wave. The most notable period in Hokusai's artistic life was the latter part of his career, beginning in 1830 when he was 70 years old. He began the series of landscapes he is most famous for: 'Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji', which included The Great Wave, off Kanagawa, probably his most iconic image.
£13.25
HarperCollins Publishers Im So Happy Youre Here
Book SynopsisFrom internationally bestselling author Liz Climo comes I'm So Happy You're Here, a book to remind us to love ourselves.We all need a reminder that we''re loved and we matter, and international bestselling author Liz Climo delivers that dose of warmth and love in her new bookSometimes we just need a little pep talk to remind us that we're doing our best. With help from her charming animal drawings, Liz Climo encourages us to embrace the joyful moments, get back up after falling down, and always love ourselves.A little book to let someone know how important they are to you or a thoughtful gift you can give to yourself,I'm So Happy You're Herehighlights how truly amazing we are. Like a good friend, it will lift you out of low moments and keep you company until they've passed, making you laugh and cry while reminding you that you're loved, you matter, and we're all really happy you're here.
£10.44
Victionary Insectile Inspiration Insects in Art and
Book SynopsisEqually strange and fascinating, insects are not only an inseparable part of our earth's ecosystem, but also one of the most beautifully-designed creatures of the natural world. Insectile Inspiration shows off the intricate beauty of insects through the eyes of talented artists and illustrators around the globe. Whether you look at them in awe or in fear, it goes without saying that the world of small but mighty insects is an irreplaceable part of Earth and its ecosystems, and is equally strange and wonderful in its own way. Peer into a mesmerising kaleidoscope where butterflies, beetles, bees, and other remarkable insects come to life under the skilful brushstrokes of talented artists and illustrators around the globe. Discover the intricate details and ethereal allure of insects through the visually stunning collection of art in Insectile Inspiration Insects in Art and Illustration, all drawing inspiration from the fascinating beauty of insects. Prepare to be transported into a wo
£25.60
Flame Tree Publishing Fairyland Letter to Santa Advent Calendar with
Book SynopsisThe Art of Fine Gifts: Enjoy the countdown to Christmas! Open a numbered window every day in December until the big day and reveal a seasonal sticker to help you get in the festive spirit! Featuring beautiful illustrations by Jean and Ron Henry. Printed on FSC-certified paper.
£7.97
Thomas Nelson Publishers NKJV Journal the Word Bible Cloth over Board Gray
Book SynopsisLined margins with ample space to journal and write notes make this Bible perfect to study and engage with Scripture.Do you underline Scripture, take notes during sermons, or express your thoughts through journaling? The NKJV Journal the Word™ Bible is a trustworthy and indispensable resource for anyone who puts pen to paper for deeper engagement with God’s Word. The extra-wide lined margins make this Bible ideal for note taking or journaling.The NKJV Journal the Word™ Bible is truly inspirational from cover to cover and sure to make an excellent gift as a treasured personal keepsake. The Thomas Nelson NKJV Comfort Print® typeface is designed to honor the beauty of the New King James Version, providing a particularly smooth reading experience for longer engagement in God’s Word.Features include:Wide lined margins
£28.00
The Crowood Press Ltd Illustrating Children's Books
Book SynopsisHow do you go about illustrating a children's book? Where do the ideas come from? How do you illustrate a narrative? How do you get published?
£16.14
Taschen GmbH Pirate Tales
Book SynopsisIn the imaginations of young and old alike, the word pirate resonates with spine-tingling fear and swashbuckling adventure. Over centuries, our cultural landscape has been populated by a host of famous real and fictional figures immortalized in literature and art: Edward Teach, also known as Blackbeard, with his fearsome reputation for cruelty; Henry Bloody' Morgan, whose treasure is still sought today; and of course Long John Silver, the archetypal anti-hero of Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island (1885).Pirate Tales gathers a treasure trove of excerpts from literary works inspired by the historical pirates of the 16th and 17th centuries. The edition begins with Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe (1719), a book containing all the trappings of pirate lore shipwrecks, mutineers, undiscovered islands, and talking parrots and one which influenced hundreds of works of adventure fiction, not least Jules Verne's The Mysterious Island (1871). The third nerve-jangling novel is
£26.38
Taschen GmbH Dian Hanson’s: The History of Men’s Magazines.
Book SynopsisPubic hair appeared on the American newsstand in 1970 compliments of Penthouse magazine. Within a year it was everywhere, and in 1975 Midwest redneck Larry Flynt parted the hair and made the pink beyond the centerpiece of Hustler. In Northern Europe censorship laws fell like dominos after Berth Milton confronted Swedish parliament with hardcore photos in 1967, asking what it would do if he published them in Private magazine. The answer was nothing. Denmark followed, producing magazines for France as well. England, always lagging, finally got the knickers off, but kept its censorship laws. Japan, long suppressed, found release in bondage magazines like New Roman Porno and SM Select, though pubic hair stayed forbidden. Italy passed a law in 1975 exempting newsstand dealers from responsibility for the content of magazines; much like in Sweden hardcore was suddenly everywhere, while just five years before divorce was illegal. The Pill removed pregnancy fear and couples embraced swinging, the suburban sexual revolution, with swing magazines in the U.S. and Europe helping to hook them up. Behind much of it was politically motivated idealists and oddballs. Peter Wolff and the “Love family” made reader written magazines, bringing publishing power to the people. Al Goldstein challenged American censorship with Screw, while a Texas ad exec tried to keep tasteless hillbilly humor alive with Sex to Sexty. History of Men’s Magazines Volume 5 includes over 600 hair-raising covers and photos from Denmark, England, France, Germany, Japan, the U.S. and more, with the usual inspired text.Trade Review“…approaches men’s magazines with a historical lens and also tracks the wider societal changes alongside their evolution.” * creativereview.co.uk *“[An] impressive six-volume collection…” * monocle.com *
£42.50
