Illustration Books
Hoaki Figure Drawing for Fashion Design, Vol. 1
Book SynopsisThe seminal guide to figure drawing for fashion design in a completely revised, updated and expanded two-volume edition. Fashion drawing is the most important way to visualise ideas and concepts in costume and fashion design. This new and expanded two-volume edition of the already classic title Figure Drawing for Fashion Design - revised, updated and expanded - is a precise, topic-by-topic manual that will help readers acquire and perfect their skills drawing fashion designs on the female form. Mastering the rules of figure drawing as well as stylistic techniques that add individuality and flair to the design is an essential skill for all designers and illustrators to master in order to bring one's vision to the page, and eventually mannequin. In its approach, this book is ideal both for those designers and students who want to apply themselves professionally to fashion design, and for all enthusiasts of drawing the female body in a fashion context. AUTHORS: As a consultant, illustrator and stylist for renowned fashion companies, Elisabetta Kuky Drudi has planned and organised international fashion collections and shows. She has collaborated as an illustrator, fashion and textile designer with firms such as Baldessarini, Fuzzi, Hugo Boss & Hugo Boss Sport, Jean Paul Gaultier (Femme, Homme and Soleil) and Joop. Currently she designs for various international fashion houses and collaborates as a technical knit designer with Emilio Pucci, Mary Katrantzou and MSGM. Tiziana Paci lives and works in Pesaro, Italy, teaching fashion design and painting. In her thirty years of experience, she has invented original methods for design in general and for the improvement of drawing and painting techniques for fashion sketches and figures. All this material has been organised into a number of manuals which combine both educational and artistic aspects. Thanks to their innovative nature, effectiveness and wealth of images, the texts have been translated into many languages and used in schools in Italy and abroad. She is the author of Colour in Fashion Illustration. SELLING POINTS: . This new edition will continue to be the must-have reference publication for all fashion designers and illustrators, and anyone interested in figure drawing . The breadth of information and attention to detail make this title ideal for students, professionals, and anyone who enjoys fashion design . No other book is so comprehensive and devoted specifically to fashion illustration 1500 colour and b/w illustrations
£23.99
Flame Tree Publishing Moomin 2025 Year Planner Month to View
Book SynopsisCombining high-quality production with magnificent fine art, this gorgeous month-to-view year planner features on its cover an image from Tove Jansson''s Moomin comic strip story ''Moomin Under Sail'', making it the perfect gift or a special treat for you. 2025 also marks the 80-year anniversary since the first Moomin story was published. Printed on FSC-certified paper, with plastic-free packaging.
£5.18
Taschen GmbH Giger
Book SynopsisSwiss artist HR Giger (1940–2014) is most famous for his creation of the space monster in Ridley Scott’s 1979 horror sci-fi film Alien, which earned him an Oscar. In retrospect, this was just one of the most popular expressions of Giger’s biomechanical arsenal of creatures, which consistently merged hybrids of human and machine into images of haunting power and dark psychedelia. The visions drew on demons of the past, harking back as far as Giger’s earliest childhood fears as well as evoking mythologies for the future. Above all, they gave expression to the collective fears and fantasies of his age: fear of the atom, of pollution and wasted resources, and of a future in which our bodies depend on machines for survival. From surrealist dream landscapes created with a spray gun and stencils to album cover designs, from guillotine-like sculptures to self-designed bars, Giger personally guides us through his multi-faceted universe in this definitive introduction to a master of horror. Detailed reproductions and designs and a foreword by Timothy Leary complement Giger’s intimate autobiographical texts.Trade Review“A magnificent volume, a lovingly designed homage that does justice to the significance of this artist... One thing is certain: most celebrated contemporary artists quickly fall back into obscurity, but HR Giger will remain.” * Weltwoche *“A disturbingly beautiful tribute to H.R. Giger’s nightmarish work.” * Wired.com *
£13.50
HarperCollins Publishers Birds of SouthEast Asia
Book SynopsisThis comprehensive new field guide is an excellent addition to the world-renowned series the ultimate reference book for travelling birdwatchers.Every species of bird you might encounter in the region is featured, apart from non-established introductions. This includes coverage of China (south of the line used to define the Palearctic), Hainan (treated separately from SE China), Taiwan, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and the Coco Islands. As many of the major subspecies as possible are also included.Beautiful artwork depicts their breeding plumage, and non-breeding plumage when it differs significantly. The accompanying text concentrates on the specific characteristics and appearance of each species that allow identification in the field, including voice and distribution maps.Trade ReviewPraise for Norman Arlott: ‘A very attractive portable guide […] stunningly attractive plates […] beautifully crafted, neat and crisp paintings’ Birdwatch magazine ‘It's only small, but my goodness it makes your mouth water. Just look at all those babblers and warblers. It's like a big box of sweeties. A perfect present for a fellow bird-nut. Or then again, you could treat yourself.’Rob Innes, Cage & Aviary Birds ‘This book is worth buying for the magnificent artwork alone.’ Eric Brown, Kentish Times
£32.00
Vanguard Productions Fantastic Paintings of Frazetta
Book SynopsisDiscover, or return to, the world's greatest heroic fantasy artist, Frank Frazetta in this landmark art collection entitled, Fantastic Paintings of Frazetta. The New York Times said, "Frazetta helped define fantasy heroes like Conan, Tarzan and John Carter of Mars with signature images of strikingly fierce, hard-bodied heroes and bosomy, callipygian damsels" Frazetta took the sex and violence of the pulp fiction of his youth and added even more action, fantasy and potency, but rendered with a panache seldom seen outside of major works of Fine Art. Despite his fantastic subject matter, the quality of Frazetta’s work has not only drawn comparisons to the most brilliant of illustrators, Maxfield Parrish, Frederic Remington, Norman Rockwell, N.C. Wyeth but, even to the most brilliant of fine artists including Rembrandt and Michelangelo and, major Frazetta works sell for millions of dollars, breaking numerous records. This innovator’s work has not only inspired generations of artists, but also movies and directors including the Conan films, John Carter of Mars, the sensationally successful Lord of the Rings trilogy, Robert Rodriguez’ films including From Dusk Till Dawn, Ralph Bakshi films, the epic, award-winning Game of Thrones series, Tim Burton’s Sleepy Hollow, Disney’s animated Tarzan films, Francis Ford Coppola’s Apocalypse Now and George Lucas’ Star Wars series. The Forbes magazine article Schwarzenegger's Sargent led with the line, "Which artist helped make Arnold governor? Frank Frazetta, the Rembrandt of barbarians." J. David Spurlock started crafting this book by reviving the original million-selling 1970s mass market art book, Fantastic Art of Frank Frazetta. But, he expanded and revised to include twice as many images and, presents them at a much larger coffee-table book size of 10.5 x 14.625”! The collection is brimming with both classic and previously unpublished works of the subjects Frazetta is best remembered for including barbarians, beasts, and buxom beauties. Game of Thrones creator George R. R. Martin said, “Though he bears only a passing resemblance to the Cimmerian as Robert E. Howard described him, Frazetta’s covers of the Conan paperback collections became the definitive picture of the character… still is.” Schwarzenegger said, “I have not been intimidated that often in my life. But when I looked at Frazetta’s paintings, I tell you, it was intimidating.” Game of Thrones, Conan and Aquaman film star Jason Momoa said, “I am a huge Frank Frazetta fan. Both of my parents are painters, so I'd known Frazetta's paintings, that's what I wanted to bring to life.” See the revolutionary art that helped inspire Schwarzenegger, Momoa, the Lord of the Rings films and Game of Thrones: FRAZETTA!Trade Review"'Fantastic Paintings of Frazetta,' an oversized coffee table book by J. David Spurlock... is pure joy. The book’s glossy pages and size — roughly 10 1/2 by 14 1/2 — show off the beautiful work to best advantage. Each painting is accompanied by info nuggets... we fans slaver to know. Frazetta’s work is often the pure distillation of some lizard brain emotion shared by all humans, arousing fear and wonder and desire all at once. Those feelings should be served now and then, and Frazetta’s work is the perfect tour guide. This book is a fan’s dream come true. Even the most practical of minds should find it irresistible." - Tribune News Service • Nov 26, 2020, "The wonderful thing about this Fantastic Paintings of Frazetta book is its commitment not just to presenting quality reproductions of the paintings, but also to telling, visually, the history of the works, from the preliminary paintings to the images as so many encountered them on the covers of fantasy paperbacks."— HEAVY METAL magazine "Fantastic Paintings of Frazetta is clearly the best book Vanguard has done, in every way. A crown jewel of books. This is what the late Ballantines should have done from the beginning!" — GEORGE BEAHM, New York Times bestselling author and Stephen King historian "If you're a Frazetta fan (and who isn't?), Fantastic Paintings of Frazetta is a book you simply must add to your library, even if you have to adjust your shelf spacing to fit it in." — PATRICK WILSHIRE, Director, IX Arts gallery & art exhibits "Fantastic Paintings of Frazetta: Congratulations to J. David Spurlock on another masterpiece! David, Vanguard and the Frazetta Museum have outdone themselves and should be proud."—STEVE GEPPI - Founder, Geppi's Entertainment Museum "There's a Great New Frazetta book, Fantastic Paintings of Frazetta" — RALPH BAKSHI - Outrageous film director of Spicy City, Cool World, Mighty Mouse, American Pop, Lord of the Rings, Wizards, Heavy Traffic, Fritz the Cat, The Rolling Stones' Harlem Shuffle, and collaborator with Frazetta on Fire and Ice "I couldn’t resist pulling an over-size hardback [Fantastic Paintings of Frazetta]. Seeing Frazetta’s preliminary designs and habit of repainting or improving the original paintings sent to various publishers makes this book unique and of interest to artists. It should be reassuring that even the best is never satisfied with his work and capable of doing the same piece over. If you want to see Frazetta’s art at a large size without necessarily pulling art prints, then this is a good option. Nine years after his death, Frazetta is still the benchmark to equal and even he tried to out-do himself." — Science Fiction Crowsnest (UK)
£27.89
F&W Publications Inc An Illustrated Journey Inspiration from the
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£24.69
Flame Tree Publishing Alices Adventures in Wonderland Wall Calendar
Book SynopsisA childrenâs classic, Alice in Wonderland has inspired artists for generations. This wall calendar showcases 12 iconic scenes by illustrators including John Tenniel and Arthur Rackham. Each work is accompanied by informative text and the datepad features previous and next monthâs views. Printed on FSC-certified paper, with plastic-free packaging.
£10.99
Flame Tree Publishing Moomin: Dangerous Journey (Blank Sketch Book)
Book SynopsisPart of a series of exciting and luxurious Flame Tree Sketch Books Combining high-quality production with magnificent fine art, the covers are printed on foil in five colours, embossed, then foil stamped. The thick paper stock makes them perfect for sketching and drawing. These are perfect for personal use and make a dazzling gift. This example features Moomin: Dangerous Journey. The Dangerous Journey was originally published in 1977. It tells the story of Susanna, who finds a pair of magic spectacles that transport her from the field in which she is reading to an adventure filled with swamps, volcanoes, dried-up oceans and jungles. The young girl’s friends from Moominvalley, including Sniff, Snufkin, TooTicky and Moomin, all help her on her journey to get back home.
£12.47
Watson-Guptill Publications How to Draw Noir Comics
Book SynopsisNoir is just as powerful in comics as it is in films: dark angles, shadowy, high contrast images, moody lighting, an anti-hero that struggles with moral conflicts. This work walks the reader step-by-step through layout, thumbnails, staging the action and working with actual scripts. It also contains the twenty-two page original graphic novel.
£17.09
Flame Tree Publishing Celestial Journeys by Josephine Wall Mini Wall
Book SynopsisTake a breathtaking journey into the spiritual landscape with a calendar featuring fantasy works by contemporary artist Josephine Wall in this mini wall calendar. Informative text accompanies each work and the datepad features previous and next month's views. Printed on FSC-certified paper, with plastic-free packaging.
£7.97
Flame Tree Publishing National Railway Museum The Power of Steam Wall
Book SynopsisProduced in partnership with the National Railway Museum, this calendar celebrates some of the most famous locomotives in the world. Informative text accompanies each work in this wall calendar and the datepad features previous and next month's views. Printed on FSC-certified paper, with plastic-free packaging.
£13.19
Flame Tree Publishing Bodleian Libraries Tudor Botanicals Wall Calendar
Book SynopsisThis calendar showcases 12 designs fromThe Tudor Pattern Book. The designs served as models for craftwork within a Tudor household. Informative text accompanies each work and the datepad features previous and next month's views. Printed on FSC-certified paper, with plastic-free packaging.
£11.21
Design Studio Press Visual Development of a Grimm Tale
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£19.99
Flame Tree Publishing Catrin Welz-Stein: Chasing the Moon (Blank Sketch
Book SynopsisA FLAME TREE SKETCHBOOK. Beautiful and luxurious, the sketchbooks combine high-quality production with magnificent art. Perfect as a gift, the thick paper stock makes them ideal for sketching and drawing. 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 bookmark ribbons. 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. THE ARTIST. Catrin Welz-Stein's work is characterised by a sense of whimsy and wonder, as can be seen in this moonlit vision. The fantasy landscape illuminated by twinkling stars shows a fresh, green world from which the moon can be pulled closer. The image evokes a feeling of nostalgia for bedtime stories, full of characters who could make anything possible. 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."
£12.47
Dover Publications Inc. GobleS Fairy Tale Illustrations
Book SynopsisEighty-six stunning images depict scenes from Japanese, Bengali, and Italian folklore as well as the works of Shakespeare and Tennyson, plus familiar characters such as Cinderella and Puss in Boots.
£12.14
Flame Tree Publishing Anne Stokes: Once Upon a Time (Foiled Journal)
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. Anne Stokes is a fantasy artist whose passion for the genre began in her childhood after reading J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit. Her art covers a broad range of themes, from the romantic and magical enchanted Forest, to fearsome dragons and the dark underworld of gothic vampires. 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."
£10.52
Granta Books Brilliant Maps: An Atlas for Curious Minds
Book SynopsisWITH A FOREWORD BY TIM HARFORD See the world anew with this unique and beautifully designed infographic atlas Which nations have North Korean embassies? Which region has the highest number of death metal bands per capita? How many countries have bigger economies than California? Who drives on the 'wrong' side of the road? And where can you find lions in the wild? Revelatory, thought-provoking and fun, Brilliant Maps is a unique atlas of culture, history, politics and miscellanea, compiled by the editor of the iconic Brilliant Maps website. As visually arresting as Information is Beautiful and as full of surprising facts and figures as any encyclopaedia, Brilliant Maps is a stunning piece of cartography that maps our curious and varied planet. For graphic design enthusiasts, compulsive Wikipedia readers and those looking for the sort of gift they buy for someone else and wind up keeping for themselves, this book will change the way you see the world and your place in it. 'Thoughtful, fun and beautifully illustrated guide to our constantly surprising planet... terrifically interesting stuff' Big IssueTrade ReviewThis lovely [book]... pulls together fascinating statistics, which are illustrated superbly using a wonderful array of maps... the key to the book's success is the mixture of serious, fun and thought-provoking maps... thoughtful, fun and beautifully illustrated guide to our constantly surprising planet... terrifically interesting stuff * Big Issue *A brilliant collection ... Absolutely absorbing stuff, beautifully laid out * Four Shires Magazine *
£13.49
Taschen GmbH A Garden Eden. Masterpieces of Botanical
Book SynopsisIn pursuit of both knowledge and delight, the craft of botanical illustration has always required not only meticulous draftsmanship but also a rigorous scientific understanding. This new edition of a TASCHEN classic celebrates the botanical tradition and talents with a selection of outstanding works from the National Library of Vienna, including many new images. From Byzantine manuscripts right through to 19th-century masterpieces, through peonies, callas, and chrysanthemums, these exquisite reproductions dazzle in their accuracy and their aesthetics. Whether in gently furled leaves, precisely textured fruits, or the sheer beauty and variety of colors, we celebrate an art form as tender as it is precise, and ever more resonant amid our growing awareness of our ecological surroundings and the preciousness of natural flora.Trade Review“Art, beauty, and knowledge come together in A Garden Eden. A comprehensive coffee table book on botany with beautiful images. Love of aesthetics is almost the only thing that counts.” * Cosmopolitan *“A selection of the best works in botanical illustration.” * ELLE *“A Marvellian world of botanical delights unfurls. Art blends with science in plates that range from the Byzantine to the Baroque.” * The Times *
£21.25
Orion Publishing Co Secret Garden
Book SynopsisColour and complete this special 10th anniversary edition of Secret Garden, the book that started a global craze. Features a brand-new, specially commissioned fold out poster to celebrate ten years of colouring.This interactive colouring book takes you on a ramble through a garden created in beautifully detailed pen-and-ink illustrations by Johanna Basford.There are pictures to colour, mazes to solve, patterns to complete and lots of space for you to add your own inky drawings. Use felt tip pens to add a splash of colour or a black pen with a fine nib to create your own doodles and details.Johanna Basford has sold over 21 million books worldwide. Secret Garden: An Inky Treasure Hunt and Colouring Book was her first book. It has been translated into over 44 languages.''Colouring in isn''t just for kids. These intricate, magical drawings from Secret Gardenby Johanna Basford are just waiting to be brought to life.'' The Guardian''Jo
£11.69
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."
£11.21
Thomas Nelson Publishers NKJV Journal the Word Bible Cloth over Board Gray
Book SynopsisThe extra-wide lined margins make this NKJV Bible ideal for note taking or journaling as the reader experiences deeper engagement with God’s Word.
£35.99
Unbound Feather, Leaf, Bark & Stone
Book SynopsisFeather, Leaf, Bark & Stone is a book of poems and meditations with a difference. More than a hundred short texts have been typed onto small squares of gold leaf, then photographed. These pieces are arranged in a sequence which culminates in a glorious final section made up of texts typed directly onto leaves, bark and feathers. Jackie started to write the pieces shortly after her father died, and for the first time ever she found herself unable to paint. The words grew out of her grief and, guided by her deep intimacy with the natural world, these objects emerged to fill the space her paintings had left behind. This book is full of the light and wind that fills the Pembrokeshire coast where it was crafted, each page anchored to the landscape by the mechanical rhythm of Jackie’s antique typewriters. The result is a collection of individual artworks to be both looked at and read. It is poetry re-imagined by a visual artist; words transformed back into their original function as images.Feather, Leaf, Bark & Stone announces a new departure for Jackie Morris and confirms her as an artist and writer at the peak of her power.
£19.00
Flame Tree Publishing The Art of the Shoe by Sally King Design Mini
Book SynopsisThis mini wall calendar features a selection of artist and designer Sally King's fantastical and wondrous shoe designs. Sally's fashion training combines with her imagination and graphic skill to create wondrous heeled confections. The datepad features previous and next month's views. Printed on FSC-certified paper, with plastic-free packaging.
£7.97
teNeues Publishing UK Ltd Greco Disco: The Art and Design of Luke Edward
Book SynopsisArtist and designer Luke Edward Hall, based in London, has taken the design world by storm with his playful, nostalgic, charming, and sophisticated interiors, fabrics, ceramics, furniture, stationery, prints, drawings, and paintings. With a strong belief that his artwork, décor, and interior design convey “happiness and optimism,” whimsical and romantic themes and a bright coluor palette are purposeful hallmarks of the wunderkind’s aesthetic. Before the age of 30, Luke has already collaborated with some of the world’s most prestigious creative brands and garnered acclaim from The New York Times, Vogue, and many of the most influential arts, design, and fashion publications. teNeues is proud to debut the exciting, beautiful, and exuberant first monograph of the brilliant Luke Edward Hall. After graduating from the esteemed Central Saint Martins, Luke Edward Hall began his career in interior design before establishing his own studio in 2015, and has since worked across a broad range of art and design commissions and interior design projects. He has expanded his portfolio to design collections of housewares, table linens, ceramics, stationery, embroidered slippers, clothing, and jewellery, and more. Burberry, Liberty London, Svenskt Tenn, Rowing Blazers, Christie’s, and the Royal Academy of London are among his notable clientele. Luke has exhibited his artwork in London and Stockholm and contributed art pieces and his writings to such lauded culture magazines as Cabana, House & Garden, and Pleasure Garden. He is currently a regular columnist for the House & Home section of the Financial Times. www.lukeedwardhall.com
£36.00
Flame Tree Publishing Flower Fairies Mini Wall Calendar 2026 Art
Book SynopsisCicely Mary Barker's Flower Fairies have enchanted both adults and children alike around the world since 1923. This wall calendar brings together a selection of Cicely's original artwork that any fan of fairies will love. The datepad features previous and next month's views. Printed on FSC-certified paper, with plastic-free packaging.
£7.97
Flame Tree Publishing Art Deco Fairytales Wall Calendar 2025 Art
Book SynopsisTwelve sumptuous and stunning art deco depictions of fairytale scenes from the Golden Age of illustration. These glorious drawings depict moments from The Arabian Nights and fairy tales such as Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty. In this wall calendar, informative text accompanies each work and the datepad features previous and next month's views. Printed on FSC-certified paper, with plastic-free packaging.
£10.99
Flame Tree Publishing Anne Stokes Dragon Legends of the World Mini Wall
Book SynopsisThe art of Anne Stokes features striking designs of fantasy subjects. This mini wall calendar brings together 12 of her images celebrating world dragon legends. Informative text accompanies each work in this art calendar and the datepad features previous and next monthâs views. Printed on FSC-certified paper, with plastic-free packaging.
£6.64
Hattie Stewart ARCHIVE NO.1 A SMALL COLLECTION OF DRAWINGS
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£38.25
Salma Editions An Excuse to Draw Tommy Kane Sketches the World
Book SynopsisThis monograph is a collection of Tommy Kane's work spanning the last ten years.
£20.00
Taschen GmbH The Book of Miracles
Book SynopsisThe Book of Miracles first surfaced only a few years ago and is one of the most spectacular discoveries in the field of Renaissance art. The near-complete illustrated manuscript, created in Augsburg around 1550, is composed of 169 pages of large-format illustrations in gouache and watercolor, depicting wondrous and often eerie phenomena. The mesmerizing images deal with both biblical and folkloric tales, depicting stories from the Old Testament and Book of Revelation as well as events that took place in the immediate present of the manuscript’s author. From shooting stars to swarms of locusts, terrifying monsters to fatal floods, page after page hypnotizes with visions alternately dreadful, spectacular, and even apocalyptic. This volume presents the revelatory Book of Miracles in a new, compact format, making this extraordinary document accessible to everyone. It comes with a translation of the manuscript texts and two essays that give an introduction to the cultural and historical context of this unique Renaissance work.Trade Review“The Book of Miracles is a revelation.” * Apollo Magazine *
£38.00
Taschen GmbH The Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm
Book SynopsisFrom Snow White to Cinderella, Rapunzel to Rumpelstiltskin, the Brothers Grimm bequeathed a canon of stories which have become literary and childhood classics. The most widely read story collection after the Bible, their magical tales are stalwarts of early learning and imagination, listed in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register as a vital part of our history and culture.This new edition of The Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm brings to life 14 of the most beloved Grimm stories, including classics such as Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, and Hansel and Gretel. In a unique design format, each featured tale is paired with a different illustrator, bringing special pictorial splendor to each story. Featured artists include such masters of pictorial invention as Kay Nielsen, Walter Crane, and Viktor Paul Mohn, as well as many new discoveries. Historic and contemporary silhouettes—many commissioned especially for this anthology—further animate the tales, dancing across the page like delicate black lace.The book also contains a foreword on the Grimms’ legacy and brief introductions to each fairy tale. For adults and children alike, this beautiful compilation brings the eternal magic of the Grimms’ stories to the heart of every home.The following fairy tales are featured in the book:The Frog Prince, Rapunzel, Hansel and Gretel, The Brave Little Tailor, Cinderella, Mother Holle, Little Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, Rumpelstiltskin, The Star Coins, Puss ’n Boots, The Golden Goose, The Twelve Dancing Princesses.Trade Review“The perfect addition to any nursery library, it will have readers and listeners spellbound.” * Daily Telegraph *
£14.25
dPICTUS Picturebook Makers
Book SynopsisWhat exists in the space between the words and the pictures? How do the stories unfold? What happens between the first sketch and finished picturebook? Twelve of the world’s finest contemporary picturebook makers generously share their experiences, challenges, doubts, sketches, illustrations, and invaluable insights into their creation process. They reveal the complex and time-consuming work that happens behind the scenes, in service of their stories and their readers. An inspiring collection of picturebook knowledge for anyone interested in this unique and dynamic art form. The editor of the book is Sam McCullen, who runs the Picturebook Makers blog and the picturebook platform dPICTUS. PICTUREBOOK MAKERS reveals the picturebook’s immense creative potential, and celebrates outstanding international picturebooks and their creators. Featuring Jon Klassen, Kitty Crowther, Beatrice Alemagna, Shaun Tan, Eva Lindström, Blexbolex, Chris Haughton, Suzy Lee, Bernardo P. Carvalho, Isol, Manuel Marsol, and Johanna Schaible.Table of ContentsFeatured picturebook makers: Jon Klassen Kitty Crowther Beatrice Alemagna Shaun Tan Eva Lindström Blexbolex Chris Haughton Suzy Lee Bernardo P. Carvalho Isol Manuel Marsol Johanna Schaible
£19.20
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
Abrams Star Wars Art Illustration
Book SynopsisThe third book in the series curated by George Lucas, Star Wars Art:Illustration collects the best of the art from the products that expanded the Star Wars universe into a multimedia phenomenon. Introduction by Steven HellerForeword by Howard Roffman The instant and massive success of Star Wars took Lucasfilm by surprise, but in 1978, an industry unto itself was born, consisting of books, trading cards, magazines, video games, and merchandise. The art created for these projects continues to expand the limits and celebrate the iconography of the Star Wars galaxy. Featuring previously unpublished, rarely seen, and fan-favorite art from Mark Chiarello, Dave Dorman, Hugh Fleming, Tim and Greg Hildebrandt, Ralph McQuarrie, Jon J. Muth, Tsuneo Sanda, Drew Struzan, Jerry Vanderstelt, Christian Waggoner, and many others, Star Wars Art: Illustration explores the wide
£28.00
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
Creation Books Empire Of The Senses: Beauty Prints from the
Book SynopsisAn extensive selection of courtesan portraits and triptychs, by artists ranging from Choki and Eisho to Kyosai, as well as many other prints of female beauty.
£22.46
Flame Tree Publishing Ivory Cats by Lesley Anne Ivory: Christmas Window
Book SynopsisThe Art of Fine Gifts: Enjoy the countdown to Christmas! Open a door every day in December and find a beautiful Christmas sticker! This advent calendar is a delight for adults and children with its sparkling glittered cover. Featuring lovely cat artwork by Lesley Anne Ivory.
£7.97
National Portrait Gallery Publications David Hockney: Normandy Portraits
Book SynopsisDavid Hockney: Normandy Portraits accompanies a major exhibition on David Hockney at the National Portrait Gallery, London. It reveals new portraits painted in Hockney's Normandy Studio between 2020 and 2022. David Hockney: Normandy Portraits illustrates around 40 acrylic on canvas works painted by Hockney at his Normandy studio – depicting his friends and visitors, including his partner JP, pop-star sensation Harry Styles, and the artist himself. This image-led book product will showcase a series of some previously unseen portraits, through 48 pages, uninterrupted by text, to allow readers to engage directly with the artworks that will be on display at the National Portrait Gallery as well as some added exclusives. These works highlight the ongoing importance of portraiture within the artist’s practice and demonstrate his sentiment that ‘drawings and paintings … are a lot better than photographs to give you a sense of the person’. Hockney returned to painting after an intensive period spent depicting the Normandy landscape using an iPad. The portraits were painted quickly and directly onto the canvas without under drawing. As Hockney has said ‘to do a portrait slowly is a bit of a contradiction’.
£15.16
Laurence King Publishing How to be an Illustrator, Second Edition
Book SynopsisThis book offers practical help and guidance to aspiring illustrators. All areas of the job are covered – how to create a portfolio; the most effective ways to approach would-be clients; how to prepare for meetings and negotiate contracts; and how to handle, deliver, and bill a job. There is advice on how to avoid the pitfalls that can undermine crucial first impressions; how to set up a studio; and how to maintain a flow of work and manage one''s time and cash. Success in self-promotion, creating websites, self-publishing, and the pros and cons of agents are all explored.International illustrators are interviewed, discussing how they got their break in the industry, their experiences with clients, their methods of promoting work, and more. In addition, leading art directors describe their approach to commissioning illustration, how they spot new talent, their thoughts on promotional material, and their advice to up-andcoming illustrators.Packed with useful tips gleaned from the author''s own career as an illustrator, and his work as an agent handling some of the best new talent, the book is an essential read for anyone looking to succeed in illustration.
£17.00
Victionary Sketched Out
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£25.60
Counter-Print Mini Stories
Book SynopsisMini Stories by Scout Editions invites readers to delve into the hidden histories and enchanting tales behind the everyday objects and wonders that surround us. Mini Stories came about from Scout Editions' love of history and story-telling. Over the past few years they have created a series of cute cards that have simplistic illustrations. They are Riso printed on the front with a story on the back about the object. It’s usually an interesting fact about how that object was invented or an insight you may be unaware of. Mini Stories is a collection of these illustrations and accompanying texts. It’s a small art book that will appeal to fans of this 'kawaii' style of illustration. The content would appeal both to adults and children. Or even more accurately, creative people with kids, who are interested in design, function, history and aesthetics. Mini Stories boasts eight distinct bellyband designs, each adorned with a unique illustration from the book. These thoughtfully designed bellybands fold out to reveal a black and white poster showcasing a collection of icons, specially crafted by Scout Editions. Please note, orders will be fulfilled at random and a variety of jackets is not guaranteed.
£18.00
Chronicle Books Herve Tullet's Art of Play: Images and
Book SynopsisColorful and curious. Experimental and improvisational. Each of Hervé Tullet’s creations, whether the bestselling children’s book PRESS HERE or the internationally traveling Ideal Exhibition, breaks the boundaries of art. Tullet is a renowned author and artist who urges people of any age to create playfully and joyfully. In this deluxe volume—part career-spanning monograph, part artist’s manifesto—he shares his origins, his inspirations, and his methods alongside illustrations, sketches, fine art, and photographs of his installations. HERVÉ TULLET’S ART OF PLAY features commentary from curator Aaron Ott and children’s literature expert Leonard S. Marcus. It’s sure to become a favorite among parents, teachers, and librarians as well as art lovers and creatives. With this book, as with all his work, Hervé Tullet invites you to join him on an exuberant journey of creativity.
£25.50
Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S. Little Women
Book SynopsisLouisa May Alcott'sLittle Womenwas a critically acclaimed bestseller upon its publication in 1868. It tells the story of sisters Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March each a young woman with a distinctive and relatable personality, a rare feature for a children's novel at the time. The novel continues to resonate with readers as a timeless tale of growing up.This is the first modern edition of Little Women to feature the complete illustrations of Clara Miller Burd, originally executed in 1926. Burd's brilliant colour plates and detailed drawings bring the world of the March family to life. An introduction by Alice A. Carter, an expert on Golden Age illustration, explores Burd's life and the work of early 20th-century women illustrators. This new edition, handsomely bound in cloth, will be the perfect gift for all devotees of Little Women.
£23.74
Ebury Publishing Johannas Christmas
Book SynopsisFrom the international bestselling illustrator and Queen of Colouring Johanna Basford comes a beautiful celebration of all things festive to colour, complete and embellish. Includes perforated and pull-out art prints, ideal for framing or giving as festive greetings.''The colourists have a queen, and her name is Johanna Basford'' -- New York Magazine''Consider trading in your yoga mat for a set of markers and peruse the gorgeous gardens of Basford''s imagination'' -- The Huffington Post*******************************************************************************************Delicate tangles of holly and ivy, bauble-laden Christmas trees and mountains of exquisitely wrapped gifts are all waiting to be brought to life in this collection of pull-out prints from ink evangelist Johanna Basford. From flurries of delicate snowflakes to deliciously decorated gingerbread houses and reindeer-led sleighs, Johanna''s C
£15.29
Flame Tree Publishing Patricia MacCarthys Baby Animals Wall Calendar
Book SynopsisPatricia MacCarthy is an illustrator based in southeast England. This Baby Animals wall calendar showcases her incredible talent with 12 illustrations of cute mother and baby animals to make your heart melt every month. The datepad features previous and next month's views. Printed on FSC-certified paper, with plastic-free packaging.
£12.21
Flame Tree Publishing Aimee Stewart Wall Calendar 2026 Art Calendar
Book SynopsisWith themes ranging from fantasy and grand libraries to retro throwbacks and collectables, this colourful calendar includes some of Aimee's most spectacular artworks. Informative text accompanies each work and the datepad features previous and next month's views. Printed on FSC-certified paper, with plastic-free packaging.
£11.21
DK The Botanists Sticker Anthology
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£23.39
Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Botanists Sticker Anthology With More Than
Book SynopsisGet lost in the beauty of the natural world in this captivating collection of botanical stickers.Page after page is packed with beautiful vintage drawings of ornamental flowers, tropical ferns, and other exotic plants and fungi.Get creative! Adorn your personal items with more than a thousand botanically themed images. Use the stickers for scrapbooking and stationery, create gorgeous artwork, or simply enjoy this book as an exquisite keepsake.
£16.66
