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Fearless: The instant Sunday Times bestseller, the new how to guide to find your style, boost your confidence and live your best life
Find your style.
Increase your confidence.
Uplift your life.
‘Everything you could ever want for any age of woman. This book will change your life.’ – Davina McCall
Throughout my life, I have encountered fear and I know how much it has stopped me in my tracks. I want every woman to be able to move forward, to feel empowered at every stage of their lives.
This manual includes all the advice you might expect. Whether you need help with how to dress, defining your style, finding out the colours that suit you or understanding the right beauty routine for the skin you have now, FEARLESS contains it all.
But the most important thing that I have come to know is that life is not just about how we look – it’s about gaining the knowledge we need to navigate whatever life throws at us. So, I’ve included a life section to share what I’ve learned along the way, the everyday barriers that impact my confidence and how I feel. In each chapter I set you a practical challenge, because there is a big difference between reading and action – it is action that propels us and allows us to make positive change in your own life. To represent the different ages, shapes, styles and attitudes I cover, the inspiring Trinny Tribers from around the world have all come together to share too.
I very much hope this book will help and inspire you. I look forward to sharing this new journey with you. We can all thrive and live fearlessly.
With practical fashion, beauty, health, and life advice, everyone will be able to transform their self-confidence, to look and feel great in a holistic and inspiring, yet achievable way.
Trinny Woodall’s book ‘Fearless’ was a No.2 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 11-09-2023.
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British Library: Children’s Illustrators 2024 Desk Diary – Week to View, Illustrated on every page
Produced in partnership with the British Library, this diary showcases an enchanting selection of children’s book illustrations from their extensive collection. Featuring over 30 works from beloved stories such as Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, The Wind in the Willows and The Jungle Book, this practical and stylish week-to-view desk diary is a wonderful gift or a treat for yourself. Printed on FSC-certified paper.Read more
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Little Book of Gucci: The Story of the Iconic Fashion House: 7 (Little Book of Fashion)
From its founding in Florence in 1921 as luggage supplier to the elite to its modern standing as purveyor of cult accessories and couture, the house of Gucci is a titan of the luxury fashion world. Over the last century, Gucci’s signature leather goods and decadent garments have elegantly combined the understated with the opulent, united under the covetable double G logo.
Little Book of Gucci tells the story of the brand’s beginnings as a luxury luggage and equestrian outfitter, recounting how the family overcame rifts and wartime hardship to be reborn as a giant of 1990s haute couture and, under Alessandro Michele’s current stewardship, made its mark on streetwear and a new generation of fans. Over 100 gorgeously curated images showcase Gucci’s edgy yet sensual designs, confirming its place as the most influential label of our times.
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Little Book of Chanel by Lagerfeld: The Story of the Iconic Fashion Designer: 15 (Little Book of Fashion)
The House of Chanel is synonymous with not one, but two, iconic designers. First there was Gabrielle, and then there was Karl.
Chanel is a house known for its signatures that not only changed the course of fashion history but still resonate today – the Little Black Dress, the tweed suit, costume jewellery, Chanel No5. These signatures were inspired by Gabrielle Chanel’s taste, life experience and travels – but it was Karl Lagerfeld who took these signatures and ingeniously adapted them for the twenty-first century woman. From his first days at the helm of Chanel in the 1980s, to his creative application of the Chanel logo to everything from biker boots to a space rocket, King Karl’s reign at Chanel is nothing if not legendary.
Little Book of Chanel by Lagerfeld covers his most exquisite pieces, breathtaking catwalk shows and constant reinvention that have maintained Chanel as the most illustrious couture house in the world. Written by the bestselling author of Little Book of Chanel, this beautifully illustrated book is the essential guide to Lagerfeld’s tenure at Chanel.
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Little Book of Vivienne Westwood: The story of the iconic fashion house: 22 (Little Book of Fashion)
Designer, punk, rebel, dame… Vivienne Westwood was all this and more. One of the main architects of the 1970s punk era, the inimitable Westwood refused to take fashion too seriously, finding unique and arresting ways to subvert tradition and challenge the status quo.
But her impact on the industry was more than ripped T-shirts. A master of tailoring and mistress of corsetry, she deconstructed street fashion and parodied English looks with tight waists, bustles and a zany take on tartan and Harris Tweed.
Clients include Dita Von Teese, FKA Twigs and Doja Cat, her signature designs have featured in Japanese manga, Nana, and having captivated the TikTok generation, her vintage pieces still go viral today.
Punk in both fashion and politics to the very end, Vivienne Westwood will remain an icon of fashion and feminism for generations to come.
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Little Book of Prada: The Story of the Iconic Fashion House: 6 (Little Book of Fashion)
Little Book of Prada is the pocket-sized and beautifully illustrated story of the legendary fashion house.
Understated elegance and luxury, technologically advanced fabrics and sublime originality of design are all hallmarks of the House of Prada. In this miniature monograph, Laia Farran Graves documents the history and heritage of the brand, from the company’s origins as a leather-goods manufacturer to the global fashion empire created by Miuccia Prada.
Little Book of Prada explores the evolutions and innovations of the brand, as well as a design ethos informed by an interest in minimalism and contemporary art. Images of individual garments, catwalk shots and fashion photography pay tribute to one of the world’s most influential fashion houses and the woman behind it, in a perfectly designed and stylish format that makes a perfect gift for any lover of fashion.
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Little Book of Balenciaga: The Story of the Iconic Fashion House: 12 (Little Book of Fashion)
‘Haute couture is like an orchestra, whose conductor is Balenciaga. We other couturiers are the musicians and we follow the direction he gives’ – Christian Dior
The godfather of conceptual design, a master of shape, a true fashion game changer – all are accolades bestowed upon one of the most interesting, venerated and iconic couturiers of the twentieth century: Cristóbal Balenciaga. His pureness of line, the comfort of his garments and innovative work with textiles, colour and volume made a huge impact on twentieth-century fashion, with creations such as the babydoll, balloon and sack dresses still influencing fashion today.
Through stunning images and captivating text, Little Book of Balenciaga depicts the work and life of Balenciaga the couturier. Fashion historian Emmanuelle Dirix examines his legacy both through tracing the Maison’s artistic direction after his death, and the generations of designers influenced by the master himself.
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Little Book of Versace: The Story of the Iconic Fashion House: 19 (Little Book of Fashion)
‘Don’t be into trends. Don’t make fashion own you, but you decide what you are, what you want to express by the way you dress…’ – Gianni Versace
From Elizabeth Hurley’s safety pin dress to Jennifer Lopez’s plunging green gown, Versace has always been a brand at the cutting edge of fashion. With a foot firmly placed in pop culture, Versace is beloved by fashionistas and celebrities alike, providing iconic moments like Lil Nas X’s gold armour at the 2021 Met Gala, many of Elton John’s eclectic tour outfits and the gown worn by Lady Diana in her posthumous tribute in Harper’s Bazaar.
Exquisitely illustrated and expertly written, this book explores the story of the brand, from its creation in 1978 by Gianni Versace to its iconic status today. Featuring images of red-carpet moments, key pieces and stunning catwalk shows, this is a fabulous collection of all things Versace.
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Little Book of Alexander McQueen: The story of the iconic brand: 20 (Little Book of Fashion)
“Give me time and I’ll give you a revolution” – Alexander McQueen
Ever since its creation in 1992, the House of Alexander McQueen has been synonymous with drama, risk-taking and cutting-edge innovation. From iconic collaborations, like with Lady Gaga for her “Bad Romance” music video, to shockingly controversial runway shows like The Horn of Plenty, Alexander McQueen was beloved for his fantastical silhouettes and blurring of gender lines.
This exquisitely illustrated volume explores the story behind the House, from McQueen’s own early days to the current leadership of Sarah Burton. Through a carefully curated collection of finished designs, close-up details and sketches, this book pulls back the veil on the wonderful world of McQueen.
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Little Book of Burberry: The Story of the Iconic Fashion House: 16 (Little Book of Fashion)
From their heritage trenches and ubiquitous check to experimental red carpet looks, the House of Burberry is known worldwide for its covetable designs.
Sophisticated, simple, and quintessentially British, Burberry is beloved for its remarkable ability to straddle tradition and innovation. The allure of the ‘Burberry Girls’, like Cara Delevingne, Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell, epitomizes just what Burberry is about: aspiration, elegance and grace.
Featuring an exquisite range of photographs, from finished designs to close-up details and beautifully styled shots, this book pulls back the curtain on the story behind the brand. Touching on its humble beginnings in 1856, all the way up to its current designs, this invaluable reference is the definitive word on all things Burberry.
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Little Book of Givenchy: The story of the iconic fashion house (Little Book of Fashion)
“It’s a fabulous thing to give life to fabric, to make something move well, the harmony of colour” – Hubert de Givenchy
Ever since Audrey Hepburn stood outside Tiffany’s, croissant in hand, Givenchy has been the last word in elegant couture. The clean, sweeping lines and classic, feminine silhouettes have enthralled women from the Duchess of Sussex to Kendall Jenner, all of whom adore the romanticism and sophistication of a Givenchy ensemble. More sculptor than designer, Hubert de Givenchy created a house that is utterly timeless.
This exquisitely illustrated volume explores the story behind the brand, from its creation in 1952 to its current leadership and designs. Through a carefully curated collection of finished designs, close-up details and key moments, this book shines a light on the dazzling world of Givenchy.
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Selling Creative: Advertising Men and Women in the Hall of Fame
Americans have long enjoyed a fascination with advertising, a complex love-hate relationship. Ads are often connected with childhood recollections of favorite brands and characters–whether they are annoying, entertaining or persuasive, and the messages often lodge in our memories long after the actual product has disappeared from our consciousness.
“Melts in Your Mouth, Not in Your Hands.” “Does She or Doesn’t She?”
“Just Do It!” “Where’s the Beef?” These taglines are part of American culture, but few of us know the talented individuals who created the business of advertising.
Selling Creative – Advertising Men and Women in the Hall of Fame is about those extraordinary individuals who built brands with their creative ideas and drove the American economy, individuals who were mavericks in their industry. Their original ideas broke through barriers of what was possible in communication.
Bill Bernbach realized the value of smart creative work–if the ad is noticed you don’t have to keep repeating the same message. Bernbach’s agency led what was known as the Creative Revolution. Lee Clow, a native Californian and avid surfer, partnered with Steve Jobs to launch the first personal computer for Apple, “Why 1984 won’t be like 1984.” Cliff Freeman asked, “Where’s the beef?” and questioned overblown promises in America.
Selling Creativeprovides in-depth profiles of the culturally astute men and women who tapped into their generation’s fears and desires. This book tells the story of advertising’s Creative Revolution through the lives of the people who lived and worked in the era.
Selling Creative – Advertising Men and Women in the Hall of Fame tells the stories of the generation that changed advertising; they elected presidents, discovered affluent activists, and found the magic of persuasion in humor, wit and entertainment. These special men and women are part of our common history, and this book presents their stories for the first time in a cohesive, entertaining and accessible format.
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HRH: So Many Thoughts on Royal Style
Veteran style journalist Elizabeth Holmes expands her popular Instagram series, So Many Thoughts, into a nuanced look at the fashion and branding of the four most influential members of the British Royal Family: Queen Elizabeth II; Diana, Princess of Wales; Catherine, The Duchess of Cambridge; and Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex.
Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle are global style icons, their every fashion choice chronicled and celebrated. With all eyes on them, the duchesses select clothes that send a message about their values, interests, and priorities. Their thoughtful sartorial strategies follow in the footsteps of Queen Elizabeth II and Diana, Princess of Wales, two towering figures known for using their personal style to great acclaim.
With one section devoted to each woman, HRH is a celebration of their stories and their style, pairing hundreds of gorgeous photographs with extensive research. A picture emerges of the British monarchy’s evolution and the power of royal fashion, showing there’s always more than what meets the eye.
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Full-colour Patterns and Designs (Dover Pictorial Archive)
Forty beautiful designs by one of Victorian era’s most influential designers. Modestly priced, royalty-free collection of richly detailed patterns, faithfully reproduced from rare 1890s publication. Superb designs for wallpapers, chintzes, velveteens, tapestries, tiles, carpets, more.Read more
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Japanese Optical and Geometrical Art (Dover Pictorial Archive)
Some of the most ingenious and attractive modern motifs. 746 designs.Read more
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Doré’s Illustrations for “Paradise Lost (Dover Fine Art, History of Art)
This volume presents superb royalty-free reproductions of all 50 plates Doré created for a 19th-century edition of “Paradise Lost.” Among the events depicted: the expulsion of Satan from Heaven, Adam and Eve in Paradise, the nine-day fall of Lucifer’s legions to Hell, the Creation, the temptation of Eve, and the Flood.Read more
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Vintage Advertising, Ephemera Collection, Volume 2, 30 Sheets, 241 Individual Pieces: Perfect for scrap-booking, card making, junk journals, decoupage, collage, mixed media and…
Fascinating selection of advertisements from the past – largely from the period of the late 19th to early 20th centuries. This period is noted as one of excellence and advancement in graphic design, illustration and printing technology all utilized to stunning effect in the advertising industry with the production of posters, billboards, packaging and the mass production of printed media such as magazines and catalogues.- Wide variety of products features – food and drink, fashion, health and beauty, vehicles, household products, travel services, tobacco, watches and much more!
- Majority of adverisements are from the UK and USA but also a good selection of ads from other countries including Germany, France, Spain, Italy and others.
- Printed on premium quality 100 gsm paper stock
- 30 Sheets, 241 Individual Pieces
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Asterix: Asterix and the White Iris: Album 40
The latest adventure from our indomitable hero and his friends!
A strange new philosophy is gaining popularity amongst the Roman soldiers, spearheaded by the charismatic Isivertuus. When its enchanting influence reaches the Gauls, everything they once held dear is turned upside down.
As news of the dire situation reaches Asterix and Obelix, they embark on a thrilling quest to confront Isivertuus and restore the indomitable spirit of the Gauls. Armed with their trademark humour, bravery, and trusty magic potion, can our heroic duo save the Chief’s wife and break the spell of the White Iris?
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£11.03£11.99Asterix: Asterix and the White Iris: Album 40
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Little Book of Chanel: New Edition: 3 (Little Book of Fashion)
Little Book of Chanel is the pocket-sized and beautifully illustrated story of the most celebrated fashion designer in history.
Chronicling the life and legacy of Coco Chanel, one of fashion’s most influential couturiers, this gorgeous book offers a fascinating account of Chanel’s evolution and innovation. From her early days of millinery, through her revolutionary inventions in sportswear and jersey fashions for women, to the classics that made her name, such as the Chanel cardigan jacket, little black dress and exquisite perfumes.
Detailed photographs and sketches of Chanel’s designs, along with fashion photography and catwalk shots, pay tribute to one of the world’s most highly regarded fashion houses and the woman behind it, making a striking gift for any lover of fashion.
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Little Book of Dior: The Story of the Iconic Fashion House: 5 (Little Book of Fashion)
Little Book of Dior is the pocket-sized and beautifully illustrated story of 70 years of opulent fashion.
Christian Dior’s spectacular rise to the upper echelons of the Parisian fashion world is one of the most compelling stories of twentieth-century fashion. Dior’s debut collection in 1947 invented the New Look silhouette and revolutionized the way women dressed, shopped and saw themselves.
Recounting Christian Dior’s early life, the brand’s inception, the triumphs of the couture collections on the catwalk and the red carpet, and the fashion house’s evolution under Christian Dior’s creative direction successors – Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferré, John Galliano, Bill Gaytten, Raf Simons and Maria Grazia Chiuri – Little Book of Dior is a stylish gift for any lover of fashion.
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Little Book of Louis Vuitton: The Story of the Iconic Fashion House: 9 (Little Book of Fashion)
Little Book of Louis Vuitton is the pocket-sized and fully illustrated story of one of the world’s most luxurious fashion houses.
Louis Vuitton’s monogrammed bags have been seen on the arms of celebrities and royals alike for over 150 years. From the young Louis seeking his fortune in Paris through to two world wars, the Great Depression, the Jazz Age and the Swinging Sixties, there is no era in which this most opulent of brands hasn’t thrived.
Detailing the global expansion of Louis Vuitton in the 1980s, the creation of the powerful fashion conglomerate LVMH, and the appointment in 1997 of Marc Jacobs, this is the story of a transformation from luggage company to high-fashion label. Louis Vuitton’s continued evolution under the creative direction of Nicolas Ghesquière and Virgil Abloh is also depicted through fabulous images and captivating text.
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Victorian Fashions: A Pictorial Archive, 965 Illustrations (Dover Pictorial Archive)
Panoramic display of evolving styles ranges from ornate gowns of the mid-1800s, widened by hoop skirts, to turn-of-the-century fashions that produced balloon sleeves, diminished bustles, and close-fitting skirts. Hundreds of delightful images of elegant dresses, hats, shoes, handbags, undergarments, and much more. “A superb resource.” ― History in Review.Read more
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Seats of London: A Field Guide to London Transport Moquette Patterns
Moquette is the carpet-like fabric covering the seats we sit on in London’s Tubes, buses, trams and Overground trains – and here is a brilliantly colourful guide to all its patterns. London Transport has always wanted the best design, be it Charles Holden’s superb art deco Tube stations on the Piccadilly Line, its elegant Johnston typeface or Harry Beck’s Tube map. And this pursuit of excellence has extended even to the design of the fabrics it covers our bus and Tube seats with: moquette. In the Thirties top artists like Paul Nash and Enid Marx were commissioned to design patterns; nowadays every line like Crossrail or the Overground gets its own unique, colour-co-ordinated moquette pattern. Now, in conjunction with the London Transport Museum, which has the definitive London Transport moquette archive, Andrew Martin has written a delightful, surprising and covetable guide to all these patterns, from the first horse bus to the latest Tube train.Read more
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Icons of Style – Harry Styles: The Story of a Fashion Icon: 1
A genius of fluid fashion, Harry Styles is redefining fashion for all genders.
From his moment on the 2019 Met Gala red carpet that broke the internet and appearing on the cover of Vogue, to his collaboration with Gucci and resplendent stage costumes, Styles has broken the mould again and again.
With this beautiful guide to his style trajectory, key looks and signature pieces, dive into the kooky, eccentric and utterly unique world of Harry Styles’s style.
A fun and complete guide to a modern-day icon’s signature style.
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Classic Children’s Book Illustrations (Dover Electronic Clip Art)
Anyone who has read Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland or The Wizard of Oz and pored over the wonderful illustrations, knows that the most magical part of a great children’s book can often be the pictures. Carefully selected from world-famous childhood stories that date to the 19th century, 229 drawings and paintings spotlight the immeasurable talent of leading illustrators such as Randolph Caldecott, Kate Greenaway, N. C. Wyeth, Edmund Dulac, Jessie Wilcox Smith, and many others. Brimming with images that will capture the hearts of the young and young at heart, this collection is sure to inspire the imaginations of artists, designers, and crafters everywhere.
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Giger
Swiss 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.
About the series
Born back in 1985, the Basic Art Series has evolved into the best-selling art book collection ever published. Each book in TASCHEN’s Basic Art series features:
a detailed chronological summary of the life and oeuvre of the artist, covering his or her cultural and historical importance
a concise biography
approximately 100 illustrations with explanatory captions
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Angela Harding: Seal Song (Blank Sketch Book) (Luxury Sketch Books)
A FLAME TREE SKETCH BOOK. Beautiful and luxurious, the sketch books 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. Angela Harding is a fine art painter and illustrator based in Rutland, UK. She specialises in lino prints and her work is inspired by British birds and countryside.
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.”
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Moomin Pull-Out Prints: Tove Jansson’s Art & Pictures
A beautiful collection of Tove Jansson’s classic Moomin artwork showcased alongside warm, witty and mindful quotes from the original books and characters. The perfect gift book for Moomin fans!
Packed full of stunning artwork from the Moomin archive including book covers, illustrations, and a detailed map of Moominvalley, this book is a wonderful introduction to the magical world of the Moomins and a must-have for any Moomin fan.
Includes 22 prints on sturdy, high-quality A4 card, which can be pulled out and framed, or the book can be read from start to finish to give a history of the Moomins and their unique world.
Publishing to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the creation of the Moomins, this gorgeous gift book is filled with inspirational quotes and additional info alongside the artwork, and will appeal to collectors and new fans alike.
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Angela Harding: Seal Song (Blank Sketch Book) (Luxury Sketch Books)
A FLAME TREE SKETCH BOOK. Beautiful and luxurious, the sketch books 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. Angela Harding is a fine art painter and illustrator based in Rutland, UK. She specialises in lino prints and her work is inspired by British birds and countryside.
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.”
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How to Draw Cool Stuff: A Drawing Guide for Teachers and Students
How to Draw Cool Stuff shows simple step-by-step illustrations that make it easy for anyone to draw cool stuff with precision and confidence. These pages will guide you through the basic principles of illustration by concentrating on easy-to-learn shapes that build into complex drawings. With the step-by-step guidelines provided, anything can become easy to draw.This book contains a series of fun, hands-on exercises that will help you see line, shape, space and other elements in everyday objects and turn them into detailed works of art in just a few simple steps. The exercises in this book will help train your brain so you can visualize ordinary objects in a different manner, allowing you to see through the eyes of an artist. From photorealistic faces to holiday themes and tattoo drawings, How to Draw Cool Stuff makes drawing easier than you would think and more fun than you ever imagined! Now is the time to learn how to draw the subjects and scenes you’ve always dreamt of drawing.
How to Draw Cool Stuff is suitable for artists of any age benefiting everyone from teachers and students to self-learners and hobbyists. How to Draw Cool Stuff will help you realize your artistic potential and expose you to the pure joy of drawing!
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The Fashion Design Course: Principles, Practice and Techniques
A fully updated, third edition of this essential practical foundation course in fashion design.Becoming a successful fashion designer involves understanding a wide variety of core principles. This foundation course is an ideal introduction for students, dressmakers and anyone interested in the creative side of fashion. Step-by-step tutorials, practical exercises and inspirational interviews with industry professionals teach you how to create your own unique fashion design collections.
Design schools around the world are now emphasising design thinking and conceptualisation more than just mere skill building. Packed with scores of new images, this new and fully updated edition provides students with more diverse methods of creating fashion, including digital design iteration and final projects, fabric design development, 3D ‘sketching’ on the dress form, paper collage design techniques and much more.
This book concludes with practical advice for anyone considering a career in fashion, offering ideas on building a portfolio, preparing for interviews and continuing on a path to a professional career.
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Alice Illustrated: 120 Images from the Classic Tales of Lewis Carroll (Dover Fine Art, History of Art)
Few books of the past 200 years have captured the imagination of illustrators as Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland has. The original edition of Lewis Carroll’s 1865 masterpiece featured 42 woodblock engravings by John Tenniel. Created in close collaboration with the author, Tenniel’s visions of the young heroine and her extraordinary encounters were but the first of many interpretations of Wonderland. This compilation explores a century and a half of exuberant, imaginative artistic conceptions of Alice’s world.
More than 100 images include Tenniel’s engravings, along with color and black-and-white illustrations by Arthur Rackham, Charles Robinson, Bessie Pease Gutmann, Margaret Tarrant, Millicent Sowerby, Milo Winter, Thomas Maybank, and many others. Editor Jeff Menges offers commentary on the illustrators and their work, and noted collector Mark Burstein shares a bibliophile’s perspective. A major contribution to the history of modern book illustration, Alice Illustrated will delight lovers of English literature and children’s books, collectors of Lewis Carroll’s works, and fans of the great illustrators.Read more
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Victorian Fashions: A Complete Lady’s Wardrobe (Dover Fashion and Costumes)
Rich selection of scaled dressmaker’s patterns from the popular late 19th-century magazine The Voice of Fashion details 50 garments for women, from handsome daytime and evening dresses to casual tennis outfits, a riding habit, and undergarments. Of practical use for costume designers and students of fashion; will also delight browsers. 498 illustrations.Read more
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Brilliant Maps: An Atlas for Curious Minds
WITH A FOREWORD BY TIM HARFORD
See the world anew with this unique and beautifully designed infographic atlasWhich 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 Issue
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£11.80£14.20Brilliant Maps: An Atlas for Curious Minds
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Women: A Pictorial Archive from Nineteenth-century Sources (Dover Pictorial Archive)
Lush allegorical ladies, Grecian maids and Victorian maidens, Indians, Japanese, dancers, housewives, courtesans; women dancing, smiling, working, weeping, flirting ― an unusually rich sourcebook of feminine poses and activities, costumes, clothing, everyday life, etc. 488 illustrations.Read more
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Johanna’s Christmas: A Festive Colouring Book
From 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 Christmas is a celebration of this wonderful holiday season that invites you to pick up your pens and pencils to colour, complete or embellish each of the festive artworks.Hidden in this book are a flock of elusive little robins – can you spot them all?
For this fun and festive colouring book Johanna has picked a crisp ivory paper that accentuates and compliments your chosen colour palette. The smooth, untextured pages allows for beautiful blending or gradient techniques with coloured pencils, or are perfect for pens, allowing the nib to glide evenly over the surface without feathering.
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The Squirrel and the Lost Treasure
‘The most beautiful book of the year… it’s like a poem… a work of art’ – Chris Packham
An enchanting clothbound fable about growth, new life and finding hope in unexpected places, from the award-winning designer and creator of The Fox and the Star.
One autumn evening, a young squirrel spots an acorn glinting on the forest floor.
Eager to protect her treasure from watchful eyes and hungry mouths, she buries it deep in the heart of the forest.
But when she returns after the icy winter, her acorn is nowhere to be found. Where could it be?
‘Exquisite, moving and hopeful on so many different levels. I love the bright green of the spring, I really feel that incandescence when I turn the page. I will be buying it for many.’ – Lucy Jones, author of Losing Eden
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£12.10£16.10The Squirrel and the Lost Treasure
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Why Fonts Matter: a multisensory analysis of typography and its influence from graphic designer and academic Sarah Hyndman
Discover the incredible power of fonts – how they influence your decisions, alter your perceptions, stir your emotions and change how you understand the world. Graphic designer Sarah Hyndman shares her infectious enthusiasm for fonts in this visually inspiring, beautifully designed, immersive and interactive study, including quizzes, tests and case-studies.
‘A fascinating insight into how type can influence our feelings, our senses, and even our taste’ — Professor Charles Spence, University of Oxford
‘Most books about fonts are written for designers – Sarah brings the power of fonts to everyone’ — Patrick Burgoyne, Editor of Creative Review
‘This book is an inspiration’ — ***** Reader review
‘Ground-breaking’ — ***** Reader review
‘Beautiful and fun! A fantastic read’ — ***** Reader review
‘Love this book! Couldn’t put it down and read it from cover to cover’ — ***** Reader review
‘A really interesting and insightful book’ — ***** Reader review
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We all constantly interact with type in almost every aspect of our lives. But how do fonts affect what we read and influence the choices we make?This book opens up the science and the art behind how fonts influence you. It explains why certain fonts or styles evoke particular experiences and associations. Fonts have different personalities that can create trust, mistrust, give you confidence, make things seem easier to do or make a product taste better. They’re hidden in plain sight, they trigger memories, associations and multisensory experiences in your imagination.
* Fonts can alter the meanings of words right before your very eyes.
* See what personalities fonts have, and what they reveal about YOUR personality.
* Explore how you respond to fonts emotionally and can make fonts work for your message.
* Be amazed that a font has the power to alter the taste of your food.This book is a must-read for anyone interested in typography and graphic design professionally but also a fascinating insight for anyone interested in giving words impact or anyone wanting to know more about how type can be used to influence us.
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How to Draw Super Cute Things with Bobbie Goods: Learn to draw & color absolutely adorable art!: 3 (101 Things to Draw)
Learn how to draw and color your own adorable world with the simple illustrations and easy-to-follow drawing steps in How to Draw Super Cute Things with Bobbie Goods.Perfect for beginners of all ages and bursting with humor, sweetness, and imagination, this book is sure to put a smile on your face! Get cozy, grab a pencil and your markers, and draw anything you can imagine in the most adorable art style.
With her large social media following on Instagram (@bobbiegoodsart) and TikTok (@bobbiegoods), Bobbie Goods shows off her simple techniques for drawing her super cute world. After selling thousands of coloring books since opening her online shop in 2021, Bobbie Goods now brings you an adorable how-to-draw book! You will learn how to:
- Draw delightful characters, such as puppies, bears, and bunnies!
- Place them into scenes like a cozy coffee shop, a busy baker’s kitchen, or a summertime pool party, and then color them in!
- Draw adorable objects to place in the scenes, such as plants, furniture, food, fashionable accessories, and decorations.
Enjoy drawing and coloring the super cute world of Bobbie Goods!
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Wallace & Gromit: Cracking Crochet: Create 12 iconic characters in amigurumi (Aardman)
Take up your hook and with the expert guidance of crochet and amigurumi expert Sarah-Jane Hicks, recreate the wonderful world of Aardman Animations’ beloved twosome, Wallace & Gromit!
Taking inspiration from the short films A Grand Day Out, The Wrong Trousers, A Close Shave and A Matter of Loaf and Death, crochet eight of the key characters from these ripping yarns; ‘props’ including the Cooker and Rocket from A Grand Day Out; and sheep from A Close Shave. You can also make the characters’ accessories and costumes!
These include: Gromit’s raincoat and sou’wester from The Wrong Trousers, Shaun the Sheep’s trademark woolly jumper (from A Close Shave), and master criminal Feathers McGraw’s ‘cunning disguise’…
Sarah-Jane Hicks introduces the key crochet techniques required to make up the characters, then features the patterns required with images of the finished works, all enhanced with stills from the films they appear in.
Featured characters include: Wallace, Gromit, Feathers McGraw, Shaun the Sheep, Wendolene Ramsbottom, Piella Bakewell, Preston the cyberdog and Fluffles the poodle.
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