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Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc 101 Mixed Media Techniques: Master the
Book SynopsisIn 101 Mixed Media Techniques, artists of all backgrounds and skill levels will learn and explore fun, cutting-edge techniques in the popular genre of mixed media art. Mixed media enthusiasts will enjoy learning the essential concepts for creating their own mixed media art—whether they are experienced in its approaches or just starting out. 101 Mixed Media Techniques features a wide variety of traditional and eclectic techniques, including drawing and painting, stamping, stitching, using photos, prepping backgrounds, working with wax, using different kinds of inks, collaging, journaling, and working with encaustics. Multiple ways to use each technique are provided to inspire and nurture creative freedom in every artist. Each technique is presented in a step-by-step format, beginning with an overview of the required tools and materials. The instructions are straightforward and approachable, so artists of all levels can master them with ease. The engaging and accessible format caters to individual learning preferences, allowing artists to focus on a single technique or several at a time. Readers will not only learn a variety of techniques, but will also discover new ideas and inspiration for using the techniques in their own projects. With so many options to choose from, 101 Mixed Media Techniques has something for every artist and is sure to inspire new forms of creativity.
£10.44
Rizzoli Universe Star Trek Ships of the Line 2025 Wall Calendar
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£15.19
Design Studio Press At the Mountains of Madness
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£22.49
Abrams Tarot and Divination Cards
Book SynopsisLaetitia Barbier’s Tarot and Divination Cards is a stunning visual history of tarot. With hundreds of images drawn from more than 100 decks, rarely published and often forgotten in library archives, this book offers the first visual history of tarot. This beautiful 400-page book presents—for the first time—a close look at 500 years of figurative card decks created or used for fortune telling, divinations, and oracle purposes, and explores, one card at the time, their iconographic roots at the crossroads of the medieval imaginarium, Western esoteric wisdom, folklore, and also contemporary art and pop culture. Used for self-exploration or divination, tarot has, for more than 500 years, been the most popular and accessible of all esoteric tools, looming large in today’s mainstream culture. Why? Because the cards are inexpensive and easy to carry—a perfect traveling companion and, therefore, an invitati
£23.19
Taschen GmbH Witchcraft. The Library of Esoterica
Book SynopsisInitiating readers in the fascinating and complex history of witchcraft, from the goddess mythologies of ancient cultures to the contemporary embrace of the craft by modern artists and activists, this expansive tome conjures up a breathtaking overview of an age-old tradition. Rooted in legend, folklore, and myth, the archetype of the witch has evolved from the tales of Odysseus and Circe, the Celtic seductress Cerridwen, and the myth of Hecate, fierce ruler of the moonlit night. In Witchcraft we survey her many incarnations since, as she shape-shifts through the centuries, alternately transforming into mother, nymph, and crone—seductress and destroyer. Edited by Jessica Hundley, and co-edited by author, scholar, and practitioner Pam Grossman, this enthralling visual chronicle is the first of its kind, a deep dive into the complex symbologies behind witchcraft traditions, as explored through the history of art itself. The witch has played muse to great artists throughout time, from the dark seductions of Francisco José de Goya and Albrecht Dürer to the elegant paean to the magickal feminine as re-imagined by the Surrealist circle of Remedios Varo, Leonora Carrington, and Leonor Fini. The witch has spellbound through folktales and dramatic literature as well, from the poison apples of The Brothers Grimm, to the Weird Sisters gathered at their black cauldron in Shakespeare’s Macbeth, to L. Frank Baum’s iconic Wicked Witch of the West, cackling over the fate of Dorothy. Throughout this entrancing visual voyage, we’ll also bear witness to the witch as she endures persecution and evolves into empowerment, a contemporary symbol of bold defiance and potent nonconformity. Featuring enlightening essays by modern practitioners like Kristen J. Sollée and Judika Illes, as well interviews with authors and scholars such as Madeline Miller and Juliet Diaz, Witchcraft includes a vast range of cultural traditions that embrace magick as spiritual exploration and creative catharsis.Trade Review“…takes the fraught history of witches and imbues it with a magic befitting its subject… Witchcraft is a celebration of true, even threatening power—by those who possess it least, and deserve it most.” * W Magazine *“Eye-opening and thought-provoking.” * widewalls.ch *“A lavish coffee-table book. [Witchcraft] surveys the shadow and the light the witch has cast across the Western imagination.” * The New York Times *“A tour de force, taking you all the way through the global history of witchcraft.” * elitedaily.com *“A visually vibrant volume that isn't so much a book as it is a spellbinding tribute to a figure and a practice that are as old as time.” * cnn.com *“Witchcraft offers a deep dive into the many facets of a centuries-old tradition in the Western world.” * cnn.com *“A densely packed book that takes a deep dive into the many archetypes the witch has taken throughout the course of time.” * hypebeast.com *“[This] powerful new book blows away the satanic baby-eating myths.” * The Guardian *“In this compendium of witchy women, from Renaissance paintings to modern Wicca, the caricature of the evil hag is turned upside down.” * The Guardian *“In scouring the history of art to back up their modern-pagan perspective, the editors point to something remarkable.” * The Guardian *“Delves into the witch’s complex history, symbols, and depictions across time...” * hyperallergic.com *“Going so soon? I wouldn’t hear of it. Why, my little party’s just beginning!” * The Wicked Witch of the West, “The Wizard of Oz” *“I think that all women are witches, in the sense that a witch is a magical being.” * Yoko Ono *
£27.00
Rizzoli Universe Star Trek Ships of the Line 2026 Wall Calendar
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£11.55
Quarto Publishing PLC The World Atlas of Street Art
Book SynopsisThis truly global and visually stunning compendium showcases some of the most breath-taking pieces of street art and graffiti from around the world. Since its genesis on the East Coast of the United States in the late 1960s, street art has travelled to nearly every corner of the globe, morphing into highly ornate and vibrant new styles. This unique atlas is the first truly geographical survey of urban art, revised and updated in 2023 to include new voices, increased female representation and cities emerging as street art hubs. Featuring specially commissioned works from major graffiti and street art practitioners, it offers you an insider’s view of the urban landscape as the artists themselves experience it. Organized geographically, by continent and by city – from New York, Los Angeles and Montreal in North America, through Mexico City a
£23.80
HENI Publishing INVADER In Conversation with Hans Ulrich Obrist
Book SynopsisA deep dive into the practices of a legendary French street artistThis is the latest installment in the interview series from Swiss curator and critic Hans Ulrich Obrist (born 1968). Invader: In Conversation with Hans Ulrich Obrist presents a unique exploration of the enigmatic French street artist Invader (born 1969), renowned for his iconic ceramic tile mosaics inspired by the pixelated 8-bit video game art of the 1970s and ?80s.The first section of the book features an expansive, in-depth interview conducted by Obrist, guiding readers through the artist?s recent exhibition in Paris, Invader Space Station. In the second section we are guided through his studio, which offers an unparalleled glimpse into Invader?s technical and creative processes and the global impact of his work. The book follows the route of the Paris exhibition, with subchapters that correspond to the "levels" of the show, reflecting on the conceptual and spatial dimensions of Invader?s work and his position as a "hacker" of public spaces.Richly illustrated, Invader maps the artist?s early influences, from the graphic novels of Enki Bilal to legendary street artists such as Leonard Hilton McGurr (aka Futura 2000) and Tsang Tsou-choi (aka the "King of Kowloon"), and his relationship with contemporaries including American artist and activist Shepard Fairey and New York graffiti artist Revs.
£15.99
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc 101 More Mixed Media Techniques: An exploration
Book SynopsisExplore a diverse array of adventurous methods for creating mixed media art with 101 More Mixed Media Techniques. Whether you are an experienced artist or just starting out, you'll discover new, approachable concepts for creating and embellishing your own mixed media art with 101 More Mixed Media Techniques. Following in the footsteps of 101 Mixed Media Techniques, this companion edition explores even more versatile mixed media techniques, from printmaking, wabi-sabi painting, embossing, antiquing, and washi tape to paper collage, ephemera, pyrography, and resists. Each technique is presented with simple, easy-to-follow instructions and beautiful examples from talented mixed media artists. In addition to learning new mixed media techniques, you'll also discover ideas and inspiration for using the methods in your own projects and developing your own personal style. With more than a hundred options to choose from, 101 More Mixed Media Techniques has something for every artist and is guaranteed to spark new forms of creativity!Table of ContentsHow to Use This Book Basic Tools & Materials Color Theory Borders & Edges Cut, Torn & Colored Edges Burned Edges & Sharp Borders Colored Border Effects Applied Borders Embossing & Casting Embossing Handmade Pulp Reusable Handmade Molds Found Objects Drips, Drops & Sprays Drips & Drops Spatters & Drizzles Working with Water Sprays Aging & Antiquing Solutions & Sprays Gold Leaf Paints Used to Age Used Tea Bags Eggshell Crackle Steeped Tea & Coffee Pens, Pencils & Pastels Ink & Watercolor Pencils Permanent Markers Conté Crayons & Charcoal Pastels Translucent Papers Distinctive Backgrounds Yarn & String Dimensional Outlining Textural Background Swirls Sewing with Yarn & String Painting with Yarn & String Fabrics & Fibers Colored Cheesecloth Textured Backgrounds Printed Backgrounds Stiffening & Cutting Fabrics Fabric Wraps Unique Fibers & 3-D Effects Using Metals Candy Foil Accents Candy Foil Backgrounds Salvaged Metals Joss Papers Using Metal Leaf Foil & Metal Rubbings Resists & Masking Rubber Cement Stencils & Masks Magazine Images Wax Resists Alcohol Inks Dripping & Dropping Ink Abstract Landscapes Concentric Circles Cling Wrap Effects Masking Fluid Combining Pens & Alcohol Inks Watercolor Monotypes Basics Using Yupo® Using Acetate Embellishing Pyrography Fundamentals of Pyrography Woodburned Pieces & Color Woodburned Leather Abstracts: Go with the Grain Wooden Wearables Burn Outside the Box Washi Tape Collage Background Design Element Shapes & Embellishments Masking Alternative Surfaces Acrylic Burlap or Fabric Clay Glass Styrofoam Wood & Muslin Spray Ink Stencil Resist Dipping Tinting Stamping & PaintingEphemera 3-D Flowers Albums & Keepsakes Torn Collage Background Jewelry Gelatos® Painting Stamping Blending Stenciling Mixing with Mediums Drips & Splatters About the Artists
£14.32
Beehive Books The Fairy Tales of Oscar Wilde: An Illuminated
Book SynopsisOscar Wilde's fairy tales are some of his most elegant and charming pieces of writing. He produced two books of fairy tales -- THE HAPPY PRINCE AND OTHER TALES, and A HOUSE OF POMEGRANATES . They've rarely been collected in one volume -- and never with stunning artwork by Yuko Shimizu (THE UNWRITTEN, BARBED WIRE BASEBALL, A WILD SWAN), one of the modern masters of illustration and graphic art. Wilde's original fairy tales are moving, sweet, sad and magical -- much like Yuko's artwork. Yuko is one of the most celebrated and admired editorial illustrators in the world, and her work is perfectly aligned with Wilde's witty, rueful voice. The edition also features an original introduction by the Pulitzer Prize winning novelist Michael Cunningham. Illuminated Editions is a series of works of classic fiction, prose, and poetry, beautifully designed and lavishly illustrated in exquisitely produced small-batch editions. These volumes intend to harken back to the lovingly crafted, handsomely bound illustrated books of the Victorian era and the golden age of illustration, re-imagined using modern design sensibilities and the most modern techniques in presentation, book-craft, and printing. Each cloth-bound volume in this series is presented in a die-cut slipcase, printed on high quality wood-free uncoated paper, and powerfully elaborated by one of the finest graphic artists in the world.Trade Review“I feel certain that these stories have waited almost 130 years to find their true, visual mates – to find, in Shimizu's illustration, a gift that actually stands up to Wilde's in its unflinching embrace of the fabulous, complex, magical world in which we have always lived.” THE FAIRY TALES OF OSCAR WILDE has won the Communication Arts Design Competition, and won Bronze and Silver Cubes from the Art Director's club in the categories of Design and Illustration."These editions hearken the illustrious past of bookmaking, while also adding a tantalizing contemporary take." -- Sarah Rose Sharp * Hyperallergic *"Shimuzu’s illustrations are varied, powerful, and often evoke batik and other resist-dyeing techniques. As impressive as the illustrations are, the design of the book matches them with elegance and inspired use of color and pattern to set each story in its own frame...These limited-edition crowd-funded volumes raise the bar to the highest level of quality and artistry." -- Karen Haber * LOCUS Magazine *"Produced in the spirit of the books that Wilde himself saw through the press, [this volume] certainly constitutes one of the most beautiful, artistically designed editions of any of Wilde’s writings." -- Nicholas Frankel * The Wildean *Table of ContentsTHE FAIRY TALES OF OSCAR WILDE THE HAPPY PRINCE AND OTHER TALES I. The Happy Prince II. The Nightingale and the Rose III. The Selfish Giant IV. The Devoted Friend V. The Remarkable Rocket A HOUSE OF POMEGRANATES VI. The Young King VII. The Birthday of the Infanta IIX. The Fisherman and his Soul IX. The Star-child
£56.79
Dover Publications Inc. Creative Haven Country Farm Scenes Coloring Book
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£6.49
September Publishing All Good Things: A Treasury of Images to Uplift
Book SynopsisA wondrous journey with the world-renowned image hunter and social media art curator Stephen Ellcock. Designed to stimulate and inspire, All Good Things is an exciting, eclectic collection of over 200 images from world-leading museums as well as lesser-known collections. In a finely calibrated procession of image, quote and myth, Stephen Ellcock leads us through the Realms of Creation - from the Stars to the Seas, the Natural to the Supernatural - to give us his extraordinary world vision. A treasure trove of 3,000 years of artistic creation, scientific enquiry and pan-global magical, philosophical and religious traditions. The best of the world's beauty, creativity and curiosity in a single book.Trade Review'Perfect for our time.' - Adrian Searle, Guardian; 'Essential. Just buy one ... Brain food. Big energy. Healing visions. [Stephen Ellcock] is a hero among swathes of halfwits.' - Simon Armstrong, Tate Modern; 'A treasure trove of 3,000 years of artistic creation, scientific enquiry and pan-global magical, philosophical and religious traditions. Treat yourself and buy this book.' - Harry Pye, Tate Britain (book of the month); 'A celebration of art, illustration, photography and humanity ... the perfect antidote to these dark winter months.' - New Statesman
£16.99
Hardie Grant Books Words from a Fashion Icon Christian Dior
Book SynopsisThe Fashion Icons Quote Series is a series of gift books full of inspiring and fabulous quotes from fashion icons across the generations.Fashion Icons: Christian Dior Quotes is a fully illustrated collection of quotes with Megan Hess’ iconic and hugely popular illustrations, profiling one of fashion’s most popular icons. Bringing her trademark wit and warmth alongside her beloved illustrations, this will be a unique insight into the key thoughts and moments surrounding Christian Dior's life and his impact on the fashion industry.
£9.00
Search Press Ltd Easy Oil Painting: Beginner Tutorials for Small
Book SynopsisCreate nine lustrous and captivating little works of art with this unique introduction to oil painting. Acclaimed artist Estelle Day demonstrates all you need to know to embark on your oil painting journey from what paints and supplies you’ll need to essential oil painting techniques. Beginners will build confidence by working on small-scale, still life painting projects designed for canvases measuring no more than 10cm (4in). Also included are outlines for you to trace so you can get started right away! Easy Oil Painting is the perfect beginner’s guide to working with oils and mastering this luminous and exciting medium.Trade ReviewEstelle Day's new book, Easy Oil Painting is the perfect introduction for those new to oils, or who fancy a change of medium. Subtitled, 'Beginner tutorials for small still lifes' Estelle uses small, everyday objects as her still-life subjects, which she paints on canvases measuring no more than 4in. (10cm), keeping everything very simple. Paints, materials and workspace are all covered in the opening chapters before moving on to oil-painting techniques, learning about colour and composition, and finishing with projects to work on. Outlines are provided for you to trace so that you can get going straight away. * Leisure Painter *Really good book for beginners with simple easy to follow steps. The quality of the book paper is also very good (important when spilling paint by accident). -- Megan Gjajxha * Customer Review *A lovely reasonably priced book with stunning pictures. Really helpful guidance on still life oil painting. Useful introductory chapters on colour and techniques which I found very accessible. Highly recommend. -- Rob K * Customer Review *A beautiful book. Very well sectioned for ease of following it from start to finishing a painting, supported by easy to follow diagrams and photos. * Customer Review *I have purchased other oil painting books in the past but this one is very nice. You work on small canvases or canvas panels to learn how to do the techniques before you go on to larger surfaces. This way you don't feel like you are wasting your time on something you may not like and or may not learn anything. Great book! -- Marti M * Customer Review *Table of ContentsMeet Estelle Chapter One: Paints and Supplies Chapter Two: Your Workspace Chapter Three: Oil Painting Techniques Chapter Four: All About Colour Chapter Five: Looking at Objects to Paint Chapter Six: Projects Index
£11.69
Columbia University Press What I Learned Losing a Million Dollars
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewWorthwhile reading for those who don't believe in the holy grail in the markets; a must-read for those who do. -- Jack Schwager, author of Hedge Fund Market Wizards A novel approach aimed at pushing you inside your head and outside the losing habits most folks adopt right after multiple successes. A must-have for traders blessed with a string of hot trades. -- Ken Fisher, Fisher Investments FORBES At Ned Davis Research, we like to say that we are in the business of making mistakes and that the only difference between winners and losers is that winners make small mistakes and losers, big mistakes. This book does an excellent job in explaining in simple English the potential psychological 'flaws' that cause investors to make big mistakes. -- Ned Davis, Ned Davis Research, Inc. One of the rare noncharlatanic books in finance. -- Nassim Nicholas Taleb, from Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder Plenty of books recount past successes or focus on how to make money in the market, but what about keeping the money you already have? This may seem like a high-class problem, but it is a very real challenge for investors with substantial capital. -- John Mihaljevic Beyond Proxy [An] enlightening read. -- Brenda Jubin Investing.com The book points out very early that many successful investors have opposing styles and theories on how to make money, and that they can not all be right at the same time. The most important point to take from the book is how to avoid losing money... -- Steve Osbiston Financial Times AdvisorTable of ContentsForeword Preface to the Columbia Edition Preface Part I. Reminiscences of a Trader 1. From Hunger 2. To the Real World 3. Wood That I Would Trade 4. Spectacular Speculator 5. The Quest Part II. Lessons Learned 6. The Psychological Dynamics of Loss 7. The Psychological Fallacies of Risk 8. The Psychological Crowd Part III. Tying It All Together 9. Rules Conclusion Postscript Appendix Notes Bibliography
£19.80
Hardie Grant Books Words from a Fashion Icon Coco Chanel
Book SynopsisThe Fashion Icons Quote Series is a series of gift books full of inspiring and fabulous quotes from fashion icons across the generations.Words from a Fashion Icon: Coco Chanel is a fully illustrated collection of quotes with Megan Hess’ iconic and hugely popular illustrations, profiling one of fashion’s most popular icons. Bringing her trademark wit and warmth alongside her beloved illustrations, this will be a unique insight into the key thoughts and moments surrounding Coco Chanel's life and her impact on the fashion industry.
£9.00
Penguin Young Readers Draw Your Adventures
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£11.99
3DTotal Publishing Ltd Designing Dragons
Book SynopsisLet your imagination take wing with Designing Dragons, the must-have guide to bringing mythology''s most iconic beast to life.Discover step by step how professional concept artists take inspiration from the rich biology of real animals, using their scientific insights to design believable dragons, drakes, and serpents from myths and legends around the world. The brand-new artwork inside is created primarily with digital art software, such as Procreate, Photoshop, and Clip Studio Paint, with some traditional methods used for the early steps.The in-depth introduction is written jointly by Stephen Oakley, Senior Concept Artist at Naughty Dog and designer of monsters for the award-winning God of War games, and Alexander Ostrowki, whose clients include game studios such as Wizards of the Coast. These two expert artists discuss the history and anatomy of the dragon, the techniques to create the colours and textures of these mighty creatures, and how to turn real-world inspiration into eye-catching fantasy. You will then find thirteen epic design projects to pore over, with professional artists taking a defined dragon from mythology, such as Hydra, Lindworm, Wyvern, and Jaculus, and sharing a step-by-step creative process as they transform it into a brand-new representation.This is the ultimate dragon-design book for artists of any skill level and fantasy fans of all ages.
£27.20
Phaidon Press Ltd CoArt
Book SynopsisTwenty-five leading artist duos and collectives give insight into how and why to work collaborativelyTrade Review"The notion that the best art can only come from a single artist working alone is something of a myth."—Linda Yablonsky, W Magazine"Even if artists collectives are not actually proliferating more than before, they are certainly gaining in traction." —Nicholas Cullinan, Artforum"Collaboration isn’t, for most artists, a recipe for making masterpieces but rather a way of breaking habits –and new ground."—Griselda Murray Brown, Financial Times"Leaves readers with an augmented understanding of how creative, and others, can cultivate collectively."—Aesthetica"More than 20 artistic duos, trios and collectives that De Wachter interviewed for this illuminating book tell their own stories of how their stars aligned."—TheArtNewspaper.com"Themes of anonymity, security and identity guide the course of the book, while love - that of friendship, romance or familial relationships - emerges as a driving force for creative works. From symbiotic duos to amorphous collectives, it seems that great work can come from sharing."—AnOtherMag.com"Ellen Mara de Wachter celebrates how artists join forces - and in a manner that quickly dispels the "lone genius" theory."—Monocle"In the past 50 years the number of artists working as duos and collective has increased... Through insightful interviews [Co-Art] puts the artists centre stage... The content of Mara De Wachter's essays is informative and her style refreshingly clear. It might be that in an art world, where an artist's recognisable brand is key to growing a collector base, the artists doing something differently are the ones worth paying attention to."—Art Quarterly"Nicely presented with different voices, the book allows readers to form their own opinions and perhaps draw inspiration from the multiple possibilities and modalities of collaborating in creative work." —Canvas (Dubai)
£21.21
Hardie Grant Books Words from a Fashion Icon Marilyn Monroe
Book SynopsisThe Fashion Icons Quote Series is a series of gift books full of inspiring and fabulous quotes from fashion icons across the generations.Words from a Fashion Icon: Marilyn Monroe is a fully illustrated collection of quotes with Megan Hess’ iconic and hugely popular illustrations, profiling one of fashion’s most popular icons. Bringing her trademark wit and warmth alongside her beloved illustrations, this will be a unique insight into the key thoughts and moments surrounding Marilyn Monroe's life and her impact on the fashion industry.
£9.00
Manchester University Press Renaissance Skin
Book SynopsisThis book is the definitive study of how skin was debated, understood and misunderstood in Europe between 1500 and 1700. It is based on deep historical research and includes hundreds of colour images from the period. -- .
£52.25
Getty Publications Symbols and Allegories in Art
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£20.89
Reaktion Books Warrior Nation
Book SynopsisWar has always been close to the centre of British culture, but never more so than in the period since 1850. "Warrior Nation" explores the way in which images of battle, both literary and visual, have been constructed in British fiction and popular culture since this time. The rise of war reporting has helped to shape a society fascinated by conflict, and the development of mass communications has aided in the creation of mass-produced martial heroes and the relation of epic adventures for political ends. To achieve national goals, the notion of war has been promoted as an activity of high adventure and chivalrous enterprise and as a rite of passage to manhood. Using a wide range of media, Michael Paris focuses on how war has been "sold" to boys and young men and examines the "warrior" as a masculine ideal.Trade Review'Ever wondered why Britain has fought and won so many wars? Paris's fascinating book goes a long way to answer this question ... Paris has created a compelling insight into why Britain responded to the call of arms.' -The Good Book Guide 'an absorbing and thought-provoking survey of the presentation of war in popular culture ... It is impossible in a short review to do justice to the historical sweep, the literary insight and the importance of the issues raised by this stimulating and enjoyable book. I warmly recommend it to you.' -Biggles Flies Again 'This is a splendid book, well written and well researched, which throws light on our understanding of the subject.' - Michael Dockrell, Department of War Studies, King's College, London
£19.95
Ashmolean Museum Ali Kazim: Suspended in Time
Book SynopsisIn 2019 Ali Kazim, one of the most exciting contemporary artists working in Pakistan today, became the first South Asian artist-in-residence at the Ashmolean Museum. Drawing inspiration from the objects in the Eastern Art collections, and their contextual history, he saw his time in the Museum as an opportunity to reimagine the objects in his own work and practise. Thus, the exhibition and accompanying catalogue will focus mainly on Kazim’s engagement with the Ashmolean collections and the works created between 2019 and 2021. Widely exhibited and collected internationally (including the British Museum, V&A, Metropolitan Museum, Queensland Art Gallery, etc.), Kazim lives and works in Pakistan. The exhibition and book provide the Museum an opportunity to engage wider diverse audiences, while also presenting the works of a contemporary multidisciplinary artist who reflects and draws strength from the Ashmolean collections.Table of ContentsForeword Acknowledgements In conversation with Ali Kazim South Asia: Opening our eyes to ourselves Tim Hitchens The museum is open Faisal Devji Ali Kazim’s series Ruins Emilia Terracciano Ali Kazim and archaeology Peter Stewart ALI KAZIM SUSPENDED IN TIME Portraits beyond space and time Chaitanya Sambrani and Mallica Kumbera Landrus The Conference of the Birds and its artistic legacy Francesca Leoni and Mallica Kumbera Landrus The Conference of the Birds and people in tropical cities Nishant Kumar Chronology Compiled by Lauren Winch Contributors References
£13.50
Page Street Publishing Co. Galaxy Gals: An Alcohol Marker Coloring Book of
Book SynopsisCalling all cosmic lovers: The creator of the wildly popular online art platform Creative Carrah brings you 35 show-stopping, space-themed illustrations of wondrous women to colour in with alcohol markers. Thanks to alcohol markers’ trademark vibrancy and blendability, you’ll soon watch with awe as your striking designs come to life. These size-inclusive illustrations feature gorgeous versatility and a range of styles - from stunning femme characters to supernatural gals, expansive portraits to more intricate designs - so that you can immerse yourself in every breathtaking detail. What’s more, the thick 200gsm paper and perforated pages ensure you can proudly gift or display your beautiful work. So get your markers ready and come get lost in this dazzling space adventure!
£17.99
Abrams Total GeekArt
Book SynopsisGeek culture enthusiast Thomas Olivripresents a collection of more than 500 color images proving thatgeek art is the new pop art. Characters from comics, movies, TV shows, and video games are a part of the collective imagination forever, so it’s only natural that artists would begin integrating them into their work, giving birth to a new artistic movement: GEEK-ART. In Total Geek-Art, the work of 80 painters, illustrators, and sculptors is collected to offer an international panorama of the geek-art genre of artistic expression. It presents profiles of geek-art’s greatest founders as well as insights on the latest trends, such as the return of enamel pins, the development of toy photography, and the recognition of video game art. Featuring stunning artwork and exclusive interviews and essays, this deluxe collection is a must-have for every pop-culture enthusiast.
£24.00
Andrews McMeel Publishing Women of Myth Magic 2025 Fantasy Art Wall
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£10.19
Silvana Editoriale S.P.A. Balloon Museum
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£22.40
Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd. Witches of the Craft Oracle Cards
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£17.58
Unicorn Publishing Group Everyday Rococo: Madame de Pompadour and Sevres
Book SynopsisJEANNE ANTOINETTE POISSON (1721-64), Madame de Pompadour, became the official mistress of Louis XV of France in 1745, and for the rest of her life their patronage of Vincennes/Sèvres helped to make it one of the greatest porcelain factories in history. Everyday Rococo: Madame de Pompadour and Sèvres Porcelain is a year-on-year richly-illustrated chronology in two volumes of her daily life and purchases. Although also partly a social history revealing Madame de Pompadour as a major player in the art and politics of eighteenth-century France, Rosalind Savill’s diligent research has concentrated on the everyday details of Madame de Pompadour’s life for which Vincennes/Sèvres catered so perfectly. Everyday Rococo: Madame de Pompadour and Sevres Porcelain is a year-on-year richly-illustrated chronology of her daily life and purchases. Although also partly a social history revealing Madame de Pompadour as a major player in the art and politics of eighteenth-century France, Rosalind Savill's diligent research has concentrated on the everyday details of Madame de Pompadour's life for which Vincennes/Sevres catered so perfectly.
£180.00
Yale University Press Georgia OKeeffe Photographer
Book SynopsisA groundbreaking introduction to the photographic work of an iconic modern artistTrade Review“This fascinating book was released to coincide with an exhibition of O'Keeffe's photography...and shines a fresh light on one of the 20th century's most innovative and iconic artists.”—Jonathan Harwood, Black & White Photography2022 PROSE Award Finalist, Art Exhibitions category“Lisa Volpe’s careful scholarship offers a new perspective on the work of Georgia O’Keeffe. As viewers, we are invited to see the intimacy of her surroundings through the act of taking pictures.”—Catherine Opie“A necessary, and beautiful, contribution to the mountain of scholarship on Georgia O’Keeffe. For the first time, we can talk about O’Keeffe as a photographer and within the long line of modern artists who used photography as a critical tool in constructing their paintings.”—Bruce Robertson, University of California, Santa Barbara“O’Keeffe had no desire to be an art photographer, this welcome study reveals, but she deeply exploited the camera’s potential to focus and frame motifs in memorable compositions. In ways unknown until now, she used her Leica and Polaroid as power tools to exercise her eye and practice her formal aesthetics.”—Wanda M. Corn, author of Georgia O’Keeffe, Living Modern“In this deeply researched and engaging book, Lisa Volpe and Ariel Plotek not only show how O’Keeffe used the same pictorial strategies in creating her photographs as she did in her paintings, but they also shed light on her life in New Mexico in her later years. In the end, this book is about artistic rejuvenation—it reveals how great artists, like O’Keeffe, repeatedly rethink their work and practice, expanding and reinvigorating it as new challenges and new opportunities present themselves.”—Sarah Greenough, National Gallery of Art
£36.00
Abrams The Art of Star Wars The High Republic
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£28.00
3DTotal Publishing Ltd The Art of Simz
Book SynopsisIn this beautiful hardback book, discover the enchanting world of Simone “Simz” Ferriero, an Italian artist who creates compelling images in which the modern day mingles with magical fantasy.Read about the lessons and obstacles Simz has faced on his career path, learn about the tools and techniques he uses, and figure out how to find your own creative style with his expert advice. The book begins with an in-depth look at the artist's creative journey, from early years and education to his professional milestones, and a look at the challenges of creating art for a living. There are two large galleries, one containing behind-the-scenes sketchbook pieces, and another focusing on Simone's modern-day witches and their spectral cat companions.Chapters on his creative process cover his tools, workspace, and advice on finding an original style, and a brand-new tutorial offers readers a chance to follow along and improve their own artistic skills. This book is an unmissable keepsake for Simone's existing fans, and a beautiful introduction to the artist for newcomers to his work.
£25.50
Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd Iwantja: An exuberant new movement in
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Tate Publishing Walter Sickert
Book SynopsisWalter Sickert was one of the most influential artists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. An apprentice of Whistler and close associate of Degas, he engaged with the work of French artists of the time. Sickert in turn influenced many British painters up to the present day. This book will show how Sickert transformed the representation of everyday life, with his innovative approach to subject matter, radical compositions and the evocation of the materiality of existence in paint. It will explore the changing nature of his work – from an impressionistic approach in the 1880s to a pioneering use of photography in the 1930s – and how he returned over and over to locations and subjects, including his penetrating self-portraits. Sickert's imagination was fuelled by news and current events such as the Camden Town Murders and newspaper photography, but also by popular culture – music halls, the stage, the rise of cinema and celebrity. Featuring over 200 images from the exhibition and a wide range of essays by scholars, as well as reflections on Sickert's relevance and influence by a selection of contemporary painters including Kaye Donachie and Somaya Critchlow.
£30.00
Ablaze, LLC The Dragon Universe
Book SynopsisDragons. They reign above the eternal snows or in the depths of the abyss... They are marvelous, magical, malicious creatures... But, where do these winged creatures with sparkling scales and fearsome claws come from? This collection of illustrations on the theme of dragons brings together the best illustrators and comic book authors from around the world: French, English, Danish, Spanish, Italian, American, Canadian... From John Howe, designer of The Lord of the Rings and Chronicles of Narnia, to Todd Lockwood, illustrator of Dungeons & Dragons, and Olivier Ledroit, creator of the Chronicles of the Black Moon and Adrian Smith, one of the authors of Warhammer, and more... They’ve pooled their talents in a Tolkien-style universe where dragons coexist or fight Dwarves, Orcs, Elves and Humans... The result is this illustrated encyclopedia, which combines extraordinary texts on the history of dragons, with drawings of remarkable quality, realism of line and thoroughness of detail.
£22.94
Batsford Ltd Shirley Trevena Watercolours
Book SynopsisShirley Trevena is a successful and popular watercolourist with a huge international fan base. Throughout her career Shirley has pushed the boundaries of watercolour and is regarded as one of Britain’s most innovative artists in that medium. Shirley’s watercolours are vibrant in colour, visually inspiring and strong in composition. In this book, Shirley shares her thoughts, ideas, stories and sketches of more than 100 paintings to give a valuable insight into the evolving work of a much-loved artist. Shirley breaks the conventional rules of watercolour in many different ways: through her exciting compositions, strange perspectives and above all, the strength and vibrancy of her colour combinations. In this exciting and inspiring book, Shirley gives her personal view of painting and shares her creative process with us.
£20.00
Faber & Faber The Meaning of Art
Book SynopsisSince its first appearance in 1931 Herbert Read''s introduction to the understanding of art has established itself as a classic of its kind. It provides a basis for the appreciation of paintings, sculpture and art-objects of all periods by defining the elements that went into their making. A compact survey of the world''s art, from primitive cave-drawings to Jackson Pollock, The Meaning of Art explains the persistence of certain principles and aspirations throughout the history of art, and summarizes the essence of such movements as Gothic, Baroque, Impressionism, Expressionism and Surrealism.This new Faber Modern Classics edition features a brand new foreword by Will Gompertz, BBC arts editor.
£10.44
MuseumsEtc Our Anger On Your Walls
Book SynopsisAnger. Sprayed, posted and daubed on the walls of Europe's largest cities. But read the words and they shine out with creativity, defiance and truth.
£14.25
Getty Trust Publications Harry Smith The AvantGarde in the American
Book SynopsisFilmmaker, musicologist, painter, ethnographer, graphic designer, mystic, and collector of string figures and other patterns, Harry Smith (1923-1991) was among the most original creative forces to emerge in post-war American art and culture. This title presents an examination of the life and works of Harry Smith.
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Berghahn Books Making Scenes: Global Perspectives on Scenes in
Book Synopsis Dating back to at least 50,000 years ago, rock art is one of the oldest forms of human symbolic expression. Geographically, it spans all the continents on Earth. Scenes are common in some rock art, and recent work suggests that there are some hints of expression that looks like some of the conventions of western scenic art. In this unique volume examining the nature of scenes in rock art, researchers examine what defines a scene, what are the necessary elements of a scene, and what can the evolutionary history tell us about storytelling, sequential memory, and cognitive evolution among ancient and living cultures?Trade Review “The volume’s strength is in the breadth and diversity of the contributions that illustrate the numerous approaches being taken to this analytical and interpretive problem. It will be useful for all rock art researchers concerned with interpretation, but also with documentation. Without some understanding of the potential existence of scenes, even the question of tabulating motifs becomes problematic: are the various motifs on a panel individual symbols or are they some combination of a single, symbolic representation? The answer will almost certainly vary from case to case but the many studies in this monograph can provide ideas for how best to resolve this problem.” • Antiquity “[this is] the first coherent and comparative collection of papers to address the subject of scenes in rock art and is therefore an important addition to our understanding of not just early artmaking but also of images that illustrate a long history of humans interacting and performing in coherent groups.” • Australian Archaeology “Any reader interested in the question “what makes a scene in rock art?” will find a wonderful array of answers in this book, most of them built from sophisticated theoretical frameworks and applied to worldwide case studies via the use of well-devised and relevant methods. ” • Danae Fiore, Universidad de Buenos AiresTable of Contents List of Illustrations Preface Meg Conkey Introduction: Behind the Scenes—Did Scenes in Rock Art Create New Ways of Seeing the World? Iain Davidson and April Nowell Chapter 1. Scenes and non-Scenes in Rock Art Iain Davidson Chapter 2. The Possible Significance of Depicted Scenes for Cognitive Development. Livio Dobrez Chapter 3. Event Depiction in Rock Art: Landscape-Embedded Plan-View Narratives, Decontextualized Profile “scenes,” and their Hybrid Instances Patricia Dobrez Chapter 4. Defining “scenes” in Rock Art Research: Visual Conventions and Beyond Madeleine Kelly and Bruno David Chapter 5. Putting Southern African Rock Paintings in Context: The View from the Mirabib Rockshelter, Western Namibia Grant S. McCall, Theodore P. Marks, Jordan Wilson, Andrew G. Schroll, and James G. Enloe Chapter 6. Scenic Narratives of Humans and Animals in Namibian rock art – A Methodological Restart with Data Mining Tilman Lenssen-Erz, Eymard Fäder, Oliver Vogels and Brigitte Mathiak Chapter 7. Between scene and association: Toward a Better Understanding of Scenes in the Rock Art of Iran Ebrahim Karimi Chapter 8. Music and Dancing Scenes in the Rock Art of Central India Meenakshi Dubey-Pathak and Jean Clottes Chapter 9. Hunting and havoc: Narrative Scenes in the Black Desert Rock Art of Jebel Qurma, Jordan Nathalie Østerled Brusgaard and Keshia A. N. Akkermans Chapter 10. Making a scene: An analysis of rock art panels from the Northwest Kimberley and Central Desert, Australia. June Ross Chapter 11. Scene but not heard: Seeing scenes in a northern Australian Aboriginal site Madeleine Kelly, Bruno David and Josephine Flood Chapter 12. A Comparison of “scenes” in Parietal and Non-Parietal Upper Paleolithic Imagery: Formal Differences and Ontological Implications Elisabeth Culley Chapter 13. Scene Makers: Finger Fluters in Rouffignac Cave (France) Leslie Van Gelder and April Nowell Chapter 14. Maps in Prehistoric Art Pilar Utrilla, Carlos Mazo, Rafael Domingo and Manuel Bea Chapter 15. Scenes in the Paleolithic and Levantine Art of Eastern Spain Valentín Villaverde Chapter 16. New Insights into the Analysis of Levantine Rock Art Scenes Informed by Observations on Western Arnhem Land Rock Art. Inés Domingo Chapter 17. Rules of Ordering and Grouping in the pitoti, the Later Prehistoric Rock-Engravings of Valcamonica (BS), Italy: from Solitary Figures through Clusters, Graphic Groups, and Scenes to Narrative Craig Alexander, Alberto Marretta, Thomas Huet, Christopher Chippindale Chapter 18. Finding Order out of Chaos: A Statistical Analysis of Nine Mile Canyon Rock Art Jerry D. Spangler and Iain Davidson Chapter 19. Interpreting Scenes in the Rock Art of the Canadian Maritimes Bryn Tapper and Oscar Moro Abadía Chapter 20. The “Black Series” in the Hunting Scenes of Cueva de las Manos, Río Pinturas, Patagonia, Argentina. Carlos A. Aschero and Patricia Schneier Epilogue: Is There More to Scenes than Meets the eye? Iain Davidson and April Nowell
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Scheidegger und Spiess AG, Verlag Pathways of Art: How Objects Get to the Museum
Book SynopsisArt works created by indigenous people on other continents in European and American museums have become subject of controversial debate. How exactly these collections of tribal art from Africa, North and South America, Asia, and Oceania in rich countries have been amassed over centuries, and how such works continue to be sourced and traded today, is under close scrutiny and claims for their restitution to the places and people of their origin are voiced loudly. Zurich’s Museum Rietberg, one of Europe’s most renowned museums of non-European art, has undertaken an extensive research project to explore the history of its own collection. The essays by expert authors in this illustrated publication investigate the pathways along which objects travelled from their origins to the museum. They shed light at the shifts in meaning of these artefacts that have occurred in the course of the transfers. And they demonstrate the importance of provenance research for learning comprehensively about and taking a critical approach in the assessment of the complex biographies of artefacts. Pathways of Art offers an important contribution to the current debate about the status and impact of non-European art in the global North. It aims to foster awareness of colonial and post-colonial contexts of trading and collecting such art works and to help establishing new, more informed and just, and less Eurocentric, museum narratives.
£27.20
Orion Publishing Co Terry Pratchetts Discworld Imaginarium
Book Synopsis Paul Kidby, Sir Terry Pratchett''s artist of choice, provided the illustrations for The Last Hero, designed the covers for the Discworld novels since 2002 and is the author of the bestseller The Art Of Discworld. Now, Paul Kidby has collected the very best of his Discworld illustrations in this definitive volume, including 40 pieces never before seen, 30 pieces that have only appeared in foreign editions, limited editions and BCA editions, and 17 book cover illustrations since 2004 that have never been seen without cover text.If Terry Pratchett''s pen gave his characters life, Paul Kidby''s brush allowed them to live it, and nowhere is that better illustrated than in this magnificent book.Trade ReviewA perfect addition to a Discworld fan's shelf. * STARBURST *Kidby deserves to be recognised as one of Britain's most talented illustrators. * SF CROWSNEST *
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Princeton University Press Face and Mask
Book Synopsis"First published in Germany under the title Faces: Eine Geschichte des Gesichts."Trade Review"A compelling study."--ApolloTable of ContentsIntroduction: Defining the Subject 1 I Face and Mask: Changing Views 1 Facial Expression, Masks of the Self, and Roles of the Face 17 2 The Cult Origin of the Mask 32 3 Masks in Colonial Museums 42 4 Face and Mask in the Theater 48 5 From the Study of the Face to Brain Research 63 6 Nostalgia for the Face and the Death Mask in Modernity 77 7 Eulogy for the Face: Rilke and Artaud 84 II Portrait and Mask: The Face as Representation 8 The European Portrait as Mask 91 9 Face and Skull: Two Opposing Views 106 10 The "Real Face" of the Icon and the "Similar Face" 118 11 The Record of Memory and the Speech Act of the Face 126 12 Rembrandt's Self-Portraiture: Revolt against the Mask 135 13 Silent Screams in the Glass Case: The Face Set Free 150 14 Photography and Mask: Jorge Molder's Own Alien Face 157 III Media and Masks: The Production of Faces 15 The Consumption of Media Faces 175 16 Archives: Controlling the Faces of the Crowd 192 17 Video and Live Image: The Flight from the Mask 205 18 Ingmar Bergman and the Face in Film 211 19 Overpainting and Replicating the Face: Signs of Crisis 221 20 Mao's Face: State Icon and Pop Idol 229 21 Cyberfaces: Masks without Faces 239 Acknowledgments 247 Notes 249 Literature Cited 263 Index of Names 267
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Skira Trompe-L'oeil
Book SynopsisTrompe-l'oeil, a French term meaning to trick, the eye, describes a painting that deceives the spectator into thinking that the objects in it are real, not merely represented. To successfully fool the eye of the viewer, trompe-l'oeil artists choose objects, situations and compositional devices using as little depth as possible. A heightened form of illusionism, the art of trompe-l'oeil flourished from the Renaissance onward. The discovery of perspective in fifteenth-century Italy and advancements in the science of optics in the seventeenth-century Netherlands enabled artists to render objects and spaces with eye-fooling exactitude. Both witty and serious, trompe-l'oeil is a game artists play with spectators to raise questions about the nature of art and perception.
£6.23
Fantagraphics The Best Of Witzend
Book SynopsisThis comics anthology collects some of the best creator-owned work of some of the very best mid-century cartoonists: Ditko, Frazetta, Kurtzman, Wood, and many more.The ultimate witzend anthology, collecting some of the best creator-owned work of some of the very best mid-century cartoonists.
£39.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc You Can Paint Dazzling Watercolors in Twelve Easy
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Design Studio Press Explorer
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