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Food with Friends: Over 200 easy-to-follow recipes for stress-free entertaining
The secret to stress-free entertaining is good planning. If you can do as much as possible in advance, you can spend time with your guests rather than in the kitchen. Food With Friends is packed with great menus for casual lunches, dinner parties and more formal get-togethers. From a spring Sunday lunch to a smart dinner for eight, it is full of delicious recipes, as well as lots of advice on shopping lists and details of what to prepare the week/day before and even between courses. Accessible recipes with an interesting twist are what one expects from top TV chef Gary Rhodes, and this handy book, on a winning subject, should have a place on every cook’s bookshelf.Read more
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Scientific Research in Information Systems: A Beginner’s Guide: 0 (Progress in IS)
This book is designed to introduce doctoral and other higher-degree research students to the process of scientific research in the fields of Information Systems as well as fields of Information Technology, Business Process Management and other related disciplines within the social sciences. It guides research students in their process of learning the life of a researcher. In doing so, it provides an understanding of the essential elements, concepts and challenges of the journey into research studies. It also provides a gateway for the student to inquire deeper about each element covered. Comprehensive and broad but also succinct and compact, the book is focusing on the key principles and challenges for a novice doctoral student.Read more
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Conflict of Duty: A Legal Thriller (Sam Johnstone Book 6)
The pursuit of the truth might cost one Wyoming lawyer everything…
In the wake of a trial loss and personal upheaval, defense attorney Sam Johnstone is drawn back into the legal fray by an accused drug dealer involved in a fatal fentanyl case. The dealer’s tantalizing offer? Pivotal information that could exonerate the son of Sam’s former partner in exchange for representation.
As Sam ventures deeper into this moral minefield, he uncovers suppressed testimony that could incriminate a former client… and threaten his own career.
From Wall Street Journal bestselling author James Chandler comes the sixth book in the Sam Johnstone legal thriller series; perfect for fans of John Grisham, James Patterson, and C.J. Box.
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Workout Log Gym A6 Pocket Size: Small Fitness and Training Diary | Rep Tracker | 110 Workouts
- 110 Writing Pages – Easily Track your Workouts!
- Ultra-thin spine thanks to Perfect Binding – takes up little space and fits in the smalles pocket!
- Lightweight with durable, bendable Softcover
- High Quality 60# 90g/m² Offset Paper – No Bleed-through
- Small A6 Format 4.3″ x 6″ ( 11 x 16cm )
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And Away…
The number one bestseller and Sunday Times Humour Book of the Year by national treasure Bob Mortimer.‘The most life-affirming, joyful read of the year’ – Sunday Times
‘Winningly heartfelt’ – The Guardian
‘A triumph’ – Daily Mail
Bob Mortimer’s life was trundling along happily until suddenly in 2015 he was diagnosed with a heart condition that required immediate surgery and forced him to cancel an upcoming tour. The episode unnerved him, but forced him to reflect on his life so far. This is the framework for his hilarious and moving memoir, And Away…
Although his childhood in Middlesbrough was normal on the surface, it was tinged by the loss of his dad, and his own various misadventures (now infamous from his appearances on Would I Lie to You?), from burning down the family home to starting a short-lived punk band called Dog Dirt. As an adult, he trained as a solicitor and moved to London. Though he was doing pretty well (the South London Press once crowned him ‘The Cockroach King’ after a successful verdict), a chance encounter in a pub in the 1980s with a young comedian going by the name Vic Reeves set his life on a different track. And now, six years on, the heart condition that once threatened his career has instead led to new success on BBC2’s Gone Fishing.
Warm, profound, and irrepressibly funny, And Away… is Bob’s full life story (with a few lies thrown in for good measure.)
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Linocut for Artists and Designers
Linocut is used to stunning effect by artists, illustrators and designers because of its strong graphic qualities, accessibility and versatility. Whether you are printing by hand on your kitchen table or on a press in a print studio, this book gets you started and goes on to explore the myriad creative applications of linocut. It encourages you to experiment with different approaches to image making and explores new ways of thinking about how linocut can be used. Detailed information on which tools to buy, where to find the best materials, and how to set up your working space are included. There are clear, step-by-step instructions to a series of projects that develop your techniques and ideas. Over 300 colour illustrations, and profiles of eight international linocut practitioners provide insight and inspiration. Nick Morley shares his experience and specialist knowledge to make this practical guide an essential companion for everyone interested in this addictive and absorbing medium.Read more
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Our adoption journey A keepsake journal: A large, beautiful and unique journal with 120 detailed pages to log your adoption experience
Ideal for those who plan to adopt or have adopted a childDetailed interior prompts to write notes, outline family trees, memories, letters from parents, milestones, and much more
Detailed interior prompts with itineraries, checklists, amenties, meal planners, memories tracker, and much more
Large 8.5″ x 11 size, 120 detailed pages to document special memories easily
Can also be the perfect gift for a loved one or friend who is adopting a child
Use this premium adoption journal to provide a beautiful keepsake for your adopted child
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Frans Hals
An illuminating study of the singularly gifted Dutch artist Frans Hals, a true revolutionary in the field of portraiture and one of the most sought-after painters of his generation
This beautifully illustrated book offers a fresh scholarly appraisal of Frans Hals, more than 30 years since the last large exhibition devoted to his work. Essays cover all the important aspects of Hals’s oeuvre, including his militia paintings, his spectacular family portraits and his depictions of laughter: he was one of very few artists throughout the history of Western painting who successfully managed to paint people smiling and laughing. The texts also provide an overview of the artist’s life, and examine his extraordinarily virtuoso technique, which involved painting extremely fast straight on to the canvas.
The authors set out to place Hals and his work firmly in the context of his time, employing new previously unpublished archival research and technical findings. For the first time, an overview is given of all the apprentices who worked for Hals. Other themes, such as the design for portrait prints or the humour seen in the works of Frans Hals, have never before been treated separately.
Published by National Gallery Global/Distributed by Yale University Press
Exhibition Schedule:
The National Gallery, London
(September 30, 2023–January 21, 2024)
The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Grayson Perry: Portrait Of The Artist As A Young Girl
Every inch of Grayson’s childhood bedroom was covered with pictures of aeroplanes, and every surface with models. Fantasy took over his life, in a world of battles ruled by his teddy bear, Alan Measles. He grew up. And in 2003, an acclaimed ceramic artist, he accepted the Turner Prize as his alter-ego Clare, wearing his best dress, with a bow in his hair.
Now he tells his own story, his voice beautifully caught by his friend, the writer Wendy Jones. Early childhood in Chelmsford, Essex is a rural Eden that ends abruptly with the arrival of his stepfather, leading to constant swerving between his parents’ houses, and between boys’ and women’s clothes. But as Grayson enters art college and discovers the world of London squats and New Romanticism, he starts to find himself. At last he steps out as a potter and transvestite.
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V&A: Kimono Textiles Wall Calendar 2024 (Art Calendar): Original Flame Tree Publishing-Kalender [Kalender]
The V&A has been collecting Japanese art and design since it was founded in 1852 and now holds one of the world’s most comprehensive collections. This calendar showcases 12 of the best kimono textiles from the V&A’s collection, including delicately detailed patterns reproduced in excellent quality. Informative text accompanies each work and the datepad features previous and next month’s views. Printed on FSC-certified paper, with plastic-free packaging.Read more
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John Craxton: A Modern Odyssey
A celebration of the life and work of the artist John Craxton, a rebellious figure in British art history
Spanning a rich variety of works from the 1940s to the 2000s, this book celebrates the life and work of the British artist John Craxton (1922–2009). It charts the development of Craxton’s work from the poetic, melancholy images created in wartime Britain to the vibrant paintings and drawings produced in his adopted homeland of Greece. The book revisits the artist’s early life and looks at the influence of British Romantic art and the landscape of England and Wales on his work, while also exploring themes around LGBTQ+ identity, his relationship to significant modern British and international artists, and the historical context of mid-century Britain and Greece.
Featuring short essays and texts from contributors including Sir David Attenborough, Ian Collins, Simon Martin, Miriam O’Connor Perks, David Mellor, Edmund White, Hilary Spurling, and Tacita Dean―covering subjects across Craxton’s career, including book illustration, landscape, ballet design, ceramics, and tapestry―this lively account showcases the diverse artistic output of this key figure in British art history.
Exhibition Schedule:
Pallant House Gallery, Chichester
(October 28, 2023–April 21, 2024)Read more
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British Library: Beatrix Potter Wall Calendar 2024 (Art Calendar): Original Flame Tree Publishing-Kalender [Kalender]
Beatrix Potter (1866–1943) is one of the world’s most-loved children’s authors. Throughout her lifetime she wrote and illustrated 28 children’s books and created characters that are still loved today. Her books have sold over 100 million copies, and the story of her life as well as her books have been made into films. Published in partnership with the British Library, this calendar features an array of Beatrix Potter’s enchanting illustrations from their collection. Informative text accompanies each work and the datepad features previous and next month’s views. Printed on FSC-certified paper, with plastic-free packaging.Read more
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Vintage Rolex: The essential guide to the most iconic luxury watch brand of all time, Rolex.
For more than a century, Rolex has stood apart as the most legendary brand of watch in the world. A Rolex conveys many things: a luxury timepiece, a tool of power for movers and shakers and the symbol of passage into adulthood.
New labels pop up, styles come and go, but the brand at the top never changes. Ever the record setter―the Daytona that had belonged to Paul Newman was auctioned by Phillips in New York in October 2017 for $17.8 million― it comes as no surprise that Rolex is the most collected watch brand in the world.
The Vintage Watch Company is the only store of its kind in the world, with a devoted client base of devoted Rolex aficionados, from royalty to sporting legends to stars of the silver screen. Throughout, father and son, John and David Silver have been carefully cataloguing and amassing one of the largest pictorial records of vintage Rolex watches in the world. Published to celebrate the company’s 25th anniversary in late 2020, the book contains a unique pictorial collection of vintage Rolex watches that have passed through the shop during the past 25 years.
More than 1800 watches have been photographed and are described in detail in the book. From early Rolex pocket watches to the world’s first wristwatches, elegant in their simplicity yet revolutionary in their impact, to the very first Submariners, iconic Daytonas and jewel-encrusted Crown Collections, the mesmerizing archive of vintage timepieces charts the extraordinary rise of an extraordinary brand. Choose from the First Rolex Submariner, later coined the James Bond, or the Early GMT-Master made for Pan Am transatlantic pilots. Read about the First Explorers made famous by the 1953 Everest Expedition or the later Explorer II worn by Steve McQueen. Marvel at Early Vintage collections, from the Officer’s Pocket Watch to the Ladies’ Diamond; from the Oyster and the Stella & Stone collections, to the Sport Collection.
This book is a perfect gift for all lovers of luxury retail as well as passionate collectors of Rolex watches who will want to read about the models they own.
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V&A: Women in Arts and Crafts Wall Calendar 2024 (Art Calendar)
The birth of the Arts and Crafts Movement in Britain in the late 19th century marked the beginning of a change in the value society placed on how things were made. This was a reaction to not only the damaging effects of industrialisation but also the relatively low status of the decorative arts. Arts and Crafts reformed the design and manufacture of everything from buildings to jewellery. This beautiful collection of works from the Victoria and Albert Museum celebrates in particular the women who made significant contributions to this Movement. Informative text accompanies each work and the datepad features previous and next month’s views. Printed on FSC-certified paper, with plastic-free packaging.Read more
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National Galleries Scotland 2024 Desk Diary – Week to View, Illustrated on every page
Produced in partnership with National Galleries of Scotland, this diary showcases a stunning selection of artworks from their extensive collection, one of the finest in the world. Including artwork from Samuel John Peploe, Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell, George Leslie Hunter and John Duncan Fergusson – known as the Scottish Colourists – 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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Marina Abramović
- Records the first UK exhibition to include works from Abramović’s entire career
- Accompanying catalogue for the Marina Abramović exhibition at the Royal Academy from 23 September – 1 January 2024
- An augmented reality app for iOS and Android enables readers to watch films of Abramović’s original performances while reading the book
Over the past half century, Marina Abramović has earned worldwide acclaim as a pioneer of performance art. This handsome new book records the first UK exhibition to include works from her entire career. Re-performances of some of her best-known and most radical pieces appear alongside new and recent work. An augmented-reality app for iOS and Android enables readers to watch films of Abramović’s original performances while reading the book.
An essential purchase for all followers of Abramović’s extraordinary 55-year career, this important publication brings expert voices into the debate that her groundbreaking art engenders. How far should an artist push herself in pursuit of her work? What role does the audience play in creating a performance? How can performance art outlive the moment in which it takes place?
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100 Paintings of Erling Haaland
Dive into the realm of the enigmatic genius, hailed as the greatest painter of our era, Rory Paints, as he turn his discerning eye and unmatched skills to capture the essence of Erling Haaland. While each of the 100 paintings sheds light on the football star, the true wonder lies in the artist’s evocative and transformative style. Shadows, hues, and textures reveal more about the painter’s soul than the subject he portrays. This is a book that transcends the bounds of a typical art anthology.Read more
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Christian Dior
Capturing the highlights of the major Victoria and Albert Museum exhibition, Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams, this stunning souvenir celebrates the House of Dior from its foundation in 1947 to the present day.
Haute-couture gowns by Christian Dior and the illustrious creative directors who followed him – Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferre, John Galliano, Bill Gaytten, Raf Simons and Maria Grazia Chiuri – are showcased here, each described by Oriole Cullen and atmospherically photographed by Laziz Hamani.
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Egyptian Hieroglyphs for Complete Beginners: The Revolutionary New Approach to Reading the Monuments
An entirely fresh and accessible approach to reading ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs by a proven expert, this step-by-step introduction assumes no previous knowledge of grammar or ancient languages, but guides readers through the inscriptions, from simple to more complex, supported by full explanations and translations. Readers’ will see their knowledge and skills grow as Bill Manley clearly explains the mysteries of hieroglyphs without jargon or technical terms, guiding the reader step by step through 27 real-life, unaltered texts from stelae, tombs and portable objects. Specially commissioned line drawings present engaging texts clearly and elegantly, while fact boxes bring to life images of monuments of high officials and kings, giving glimpses of ancient Egyptian society and beliefs. This guide is essential reading for anyone interested in Ancient Egypt, hieroglyphs or ancient languages and contains all the knowledge you need in order to start deciphering hieroglyphic texts for yourself.Read more
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British Library: Illuminated Manuscripts Wall Calendar 2024 (Art Calendar)
With their decorations, images, bright pigments and finishing touches of gold leaf, illuminated manuscripts are beautiful objects page by page. Drawing from the British Library’s extensive collection, this wall calendar features 12 stunning and intricate details. Whether familiar with medieval history or an appreciator of fine craftsmanship, this calendar provides a visual treat. Informative text accompanies each work and the datepad features previous and next month’s views. Printed on FSC-certified paper, with plastic-free packaging.Read more
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National Galleries Scotland: Scottish Colourists Wall Calendar 2024 (Art Calendar)
This calendar showcases a beautiful selection of artworks from the extensive collection at the National Galleries of Scotland, one of the finest in the world. Featuring stunning pieces by Scottish Colourists Francis Cadell, John Duncan Fergusson, Leslie Hunter and Samuel Peploe, each work is accompanied by informative text. The datepad features previous and next month’s views. Printed on FSC-certified paper, with plastic-free packaging.Read more
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Tate: British Landscapes Wall Calendar 2024 (Art Calendar)
Explore the the many moods of Britain’s landscapes with this stunning calendar. Produced in partnership with Tate, this wall calendar features beautiful works by artists such as Turner, Alfred Wallis, Louise Pickard, Beatrice Bland and Spencer Gore, depicting atmospheric scenes from Snowdon to Lymington. Informative text accompanies each work and the datepad features previous and next month’s views. Printed on FSC-certified paper, with plastic-free packaging.
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Walead Beshty: Walead Beshty Studios Inc. at Dane Chantala Associates Ltd., 2009–2022: 1
Walead Beshty is a carefully curated guide to key bodies of work by the acclaimed conceptual artist presented in collaboration with Thomas Dane Gallery in London, Turin and Naples.One of today’s leading conceptual artists, Los Angeles-based Walead Beshty (b. 1976, London) works across photography, sculpture and words. Beshty’s art is expansive and best described as an ongoing conversation, to which this monograph is his next articulation. Through a deconstructing lens, Walead Beshty explores every exhibition and project the artist has presented in collaboration with Thomas Dane Gallery in London, Turin and Naples. The monograph offers a guide to some of the artist’s key bodies of work.
Uncovering processes is central to Beshty’s art. He deliberately incorporated marks made by oxidation and human touch into his FedEx copper works and Copper Surrogate works, as well as photographing the many individuals involved in his exhibitions in Industrial Portraits. The work that has gone into this substantial new monograph, which features contributions from publisher Francis Atterbury, book designer Billie Temple and Thomas Dane partner Francois Chantala, is, quite literally, laid bare. Also presented is an insightful essay by leading professor of Juridical Sociology at Univer¬sity of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Carlo De Rita.
Adopting a semiotic approach to books as ‘not just a thing you hold, but something held in common’, Walead Beshty embraces the archetypal format, tropes and conventions of a traditional – if unorthodox – book, employing printing and publishing practices seldom seen in contemporary bookmaking. It reflects on what an artist’s monograph might represent as it explores the contingencies that allow art to function. Walead Beshty is itself another carefully curated exhibition of his work.
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Vermeer – The Rijksmuseum’s major exhibition catalogue
PUBLISHED TO ACCOMPANY THE ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME EXHIBITION AT THE RIJKSMUSEUM, AMSTERDAM, THIS IS THE FIRST MAJOR STUDY ON VERMEER’S LIFE AND WORK FOR MANY YEARS.
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‘Proust was once so excited to see a Vermeer show that he collapsed … I got chest pains merely leafing through the catalogue’ Jonathan Jones, Guardian
‘Invest in the fat catalogue, stuffed with scholarly discoveries and photographic closeups, and you will learn about everything from Vermeer’s optical mastery to his moral symbolism’ Rachel Campbell-Johnston, The Times
‘Excellent’Artists & Illustrators
‘Getting a ticket for the once-in-a-lifetime Vermeer exhibition, above, at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam this year might frankly be a bit of a challenge, but you can at least console yourself with the exhibition catalogue, published by Thames & Hudson, which is a gorgeous thing. Nothing matches seeing a painting in the flesh, but this comes mightily close.’The Herald
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Vermeer’s intensely quiet and enigmatic paintings invite the viewer into a private world, often prompting more questions than answers. Who is being portrayed? Are his subjects real or imagined? And how did he create such an unrivalled sense of intimacy?
Bringing together diverse strands of the Dutch master’s professional and private worlds, this is the first major authoritative study of Vermeer’s life and work for many years, throwing light on all thirty-seven of his paintings.
The book was designed by Irma Boom, the ‘Queen of Books’, and printed on an uncoated ‘Munken Print White’ paper, specially commissioned to ensure the veracity of colours. Irma Boom says: ‘the matte paper brings you closer to Vermeer; there is no gloss or glare in between, just like with the real works.’ With a wide selection of contextual illustrations, commentaries and up-to-date research by distinguished international Vermeer scholars, this is the definitive volume on the most admired of all seventeenth-century Dutch masters.
With contributions by
Bart Cornelis, National Gallery, London
Bente Frissen, Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
Sabine Pénot, Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna
Pieter Roelofs, Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
Friederike Schuett, Staedel Museum, Frankfurt am Main
Christian Tico Seifert, National Galleries of Scotland, Edinburgh
Ariane van Suchtelen, Mauritshuis, The Hague
Gregor J.M. Weber, Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
Marjorie E. Wieseman, National Gallery of Art, WashingtonRead more
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One Hundred Great Paintings (National Gallery London Publications)
This beautiful book presents one hundred great works from the National Gallery Collection, each by a different artist. Arranged in chronological order and accompanied by Louise Goviers lively text, full-page reproductions of these selected highlights introduce you to some of the most inspiring paintings ever made. From the earliest Italian altarpiece of around 1265, to the most recent – Paul Cézannes great Bathers, of about 18941905 – each painting has been chosen for its unique significance; whether representing a particular artist, a place or a time, or simply for its beauty and the pleasure it provides.Read more
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William Morris Gallery Wall Calendar 2024 (Art Calendar)
William Morris was a renowned artist, textile designer and activist. A pioneer of the Arts and Crafts Movement, his work remains as popular today as ever. Featuring 12 celebrated designs from the collection of the William Morris Gallery, this calendar showcases the beauty and flair of the Morris & Co aesthetic, featuring a selection of wallpapers and fabrics designed by Morris himself, as well as renowned colleagues and contemporaries John Henry Dearle and Arthur Heygate Mackmurdo. Included within are stunning designs such as Golden Lily, Seaweed, Wallflower and more. Informative text accompanies each work and the datepad features previous and next month’s views. Printed on FSC-certified paper, with plastic-free packaging.
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William Morris (Victoria and Albert Museum) (V&a Museum)
William Morris’s interests were wide-ranging: he was a poet, writer, political and social activist, conservationist and businessman, as well as a brilliant and original designer and manufacturer. This book explores the balance between Morris’s various spheres of activity and influence, places his art in the context of its time and explores his ongoing and far-reaching legacy.A pioneer of the Arts & Crafts Movement, William Morris (1834–1896) is one of the most influential designers of all time. Morris turned the tide of Victorian England against an increasingly industrialized manufacturing process towards a rediscovered respect for the skill of the maker. Morris’s whole approach still resonates today, and his designs are popular and much admired.
Published to mark the 125th anniversary of Morris’s death, this book includes contributions from a wide range of Morris experts, with chapters on painting, church decoration and stained glass, interior decoration, furniture, tiles and tableware, wallpaper, textiles, calligraphy and publishing. Additional materials include a contextualized chronology of Morris’s life and a list of public collections around the world where examples of Morris’s work may be seen today. This study is a comprehensive, fully illustrated exploration of a great thinker and artist, and essential reading for anyone interested in the history of design.
With 668 illustrations in colour
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Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty (Fashion Studies)
Celebrating the astounding creativity and originality of designer Alexander McQueen, who relentlessly questioned and confronted the requisites of fashion“An authoritative and moving insight into the legacy of the British designer.”—Carola Long, Financial Times
“McQueen’s brilliance is celebrated in this sumptuous tome.”—Harper’s Bazaar
“Excellent.”—Huffington Post
Arguably the most influential, imaginative, and provocative designer of his generation, Alexander McQueen both challenged and expanded fashion conventions to express ideas about race, class, sexuality, religion, and the environment. Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty examines the full breadth of the designer’s career, from the start of his fledgling label to the triumphs of his own world-renowned London house. It features his most iconic and radical designs, revealing how McQueen adapted and combined the fundamentals of Savile Row tailoring, the specialized techniques of haute couture, and technological innovation to achieve his distinctive aesthetic. It also focuses on the highly sophisticated narrative structures underpinning his collections and extravagant runway presentations, with their echoes of avant-garde installation and performance art.
Published to coincide with an exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art organized by The Costume Institute, this stunning book includes a preface by Andrew Bolton; an introduction by Susannah Frankel; an interview by Tim Blanks with Sarah Burton, creative director of the house of Alexander McQueen; illuminating quotes from the designer himself; provocative and captivating new photography by renowned photographer Sølve Sundsbø; and a lenticular cover by Gary James McQueen.
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Around the World in 80 Pots: The story of humanity told through beautiful ceramics
Pottery tells us about religion, daily life, humour, trade, sex, folklore and creativity.
Bearing the imprint of their maker more than any other crafted object, ceramics give us a unique physical link to the past, often the only evidence of long-forgotten civilizations that have otherwise crumbled to dust.
From ancient Egyptian canopic death jars to ethereally beautiful porcelain, and from lewd Renaissance novelties to sleek contemporary vessels, Around the World in 80 Pots is an eclectic journey across time and cultures. Expertly selected from the unrivalled collection of the University of Oxford’s Ashmolean Museum, this compendium shows that humankind’s oldest craft is the perfect prism through which to view human history.
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Curiously Cute Manga: A Colouring Book
Journey through the world of cute and creepy manga art in this striking colouring book.
Lurking inside are 45 dark yet strangely adorable manga and anime-influenced scenes. Prepare to encounter eerie monsters, broken puppets, enchanted toys, undersea creatures and haunted forests.
Some of the scenes are inspired by eastern mythology and Japanese folklore, such as snow spirit Yuki-onna and mischief-bringing toyols. Others originate from western tales, such as selkie ‘seal folk’ and majestic kelpies. Also included are beautiful yet disturbing images from the artists’ own imaginations, such as terrified dumplings running from a bowl of noodles, a girl being carried away by monstrous balloons, and a zombie enjoying the company of her stuffed bunnies.
These gorgeous, intricate manga pieces have been created by a trio of artists, two of whom are based in a studio in Singapore and the other based in England.
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A Million Cute Animals: Adorable Animals to Colour (A Million Creatures to Colour)
Surround yourself with adorable wildlife from all over the globe in this charming colouring book.
Inside are over 30 scenes to colour, each packed with cute creatures including kittens, foxes, rabbits, fawns and loads of other furry friends. Lulu Mayo’s instantly recognisable style brings gentle fun and humour to each scene, which kids and adults alike will love bringing to life with colour.
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Draw With Me Doodle Book: A art activity for two people drawing together
Draw With Me Doodle Book – An art activity book with interactive doodle art prompts for two people to draw together
If you love being creative you can now have double the fun!
Fire up your imagination, get your creative juices flowing, and get ready to spend some quality time together while you doodle, draw, and create together.
This ‘Draw With Me’ art activity book is totally jam-packed with interactive doodle prompts to complete together.
Perfect for drawing or doodling with a parent, grandparent, friend, or sibling. The prompts are labelled ‘YOU’ and ‘ME’ so are suited to a wide range of potential collaborators.Take turns to complete a doodle challenge, create imaginary beasts, or life deep under the sea, or simply doodle a whole page with a circle pattern- there is a huge variety of prompts to suit your mood.
What if I’m no good at art? You don’t need to have any artistic ability or special materials.The prompts are simple and open-ended to encourage you to be creative and are suitable for all artistic abilities – the aim is to have fun and be a bit silly- not to produce a masterpiece!
Sit side-by-side, or pass the book back and forth- it’s up to you – but one thing’s for sure, you’ll have plenty of ideas to keep you creating together.
There are 100 pages of doodling prompts to complete together, and the pages are square so there is plenty of space for two to draw together.
What are you waiting for? Let’s draw together!
FEATURES
✏ 8.5 inch square book- plenty of space to create together.
✏ Each double-page spread contains a doodling or drawing prompt to either complete together or with prompts for ‘me’ and ‘you’.
✏Aimed at children aged 7-12 to complete with a friend, sibling, or adult – however the prompts are suitable for all artistic abilities and all ages (so long as you can tolerate a bit of silliness)
✏ 108 pages of white paper printed with black ink.
✏ Ideal for use with pencils, crayons, gel pens, or other media that won’t bleed through the page
✏ All words used throughout this book are compatible with both UK English and US English spelling.Read more
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Cute Froggy Sketchbook: Pink Kawaii Mushroom and Frog Drawing Pad & Doodle Journal – Draw What Makes You Happy! For School Girls & Teens
GET CREATIVE GIRLS! Draw, Doodle, Design or Journal with this cute kawaii sketch pad!
Sketchbook Features:
- Large-sized pages – 8.5 x 11in
- 108 pages of bright white paper
- Cute framed blank pages for you to make your own
- Unique inscription or dedication page with a cute quote – perfect for gifting!
- Wipe clean glossy softbound cover
- Works great with dry media, including pencil, crayons, colored pencils, charcoal, and pastels
- Get Creative – sketch, doodle, design and draw whatever makes you happy – express your individuality through your creations.
Designed for girls who love mushroom stuff and froggy things – from middle school girls’ lockers to college dorms this fun sketchbook will be a great addition to your aesthetic stationery supplies. They make excellent Christmas Gifts and Birthday Presents.
Coordinating Composition Notebook and 2024 Planner are available
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Mother Zen
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Art Therapy: An Anti-Stress Colouring Book: An Anti-Stress Colouring Book for Adults (Art Therapy Colouring)
Relax and unwind with this sophisticated anti-stress colouring, doodling and drawing book for adults and children.
From creating free-flowing lines and swirls to shading in intricate patterns, every illustration in this book has been carefully crafted so that even amateur artists can enjoy the satisfaction of creating something of exceptional beauty. Everyone will benefit from the stress-relieving effect that increased focus and creativity can provide. There are no rules or complicated step-by-step instructions in these pages and no need for expensive art and craft supplies. Readers can simply scribble, scrawl and shade to their hearts’ content.
An updated version of the 2014 edition, The Art Therapy Colouring Book.
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Anime Coloring Book for Teens: Beautiful Japanese Anime Girls Coloring Pages for Teens and Adults
Fun and Beautiful Anime Girls Coloring Book
Are you ready to jump into the world of Anime? This fantastic coloring book features 50 unique illustrations of both modern and traditional Anime girls in various fashion outfits just waiting for you to bring them to life with color. The pages have a variety of detail that makes this book suitable for all levels, from beginners to experienced colorists.
Relax into this Japanese Manga world:
- 50 beautiful illustrations for you to color
- Forget your burdens and enjoy some mindful coloring and creativity
- Single-sided coloring pages that allows you remove pages for framing and helps to prevent problems with bleed through
- Large 8.5 x 11 inch pages printed on 90GSM white paper
The perfect gift for anyone who loves Anime and coloring
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Large Print Bold And Easy Mandalas Coloring Book: Big and Simple Pattern Colouring Book for Adults, Beginners and Seniors Volume 2 | Unique Designs … to Color | Interesting…
Introducing the Large Print Bold And Easy Mandalas Colouring Book Part 2 !- This amazing colouring book is perfect for anyone looking for a fun and relaxing activity. With its black pages, you can use markers or colored pencils without worrying about any bleed-through onto the next page.
- The mandalas in this colouring book are large, simple, and feature thick lines, making it easy and enjoyable to color them in. The entire page is dedicated to each mandala, providing plenty of space for your creativity to flow. Plus, at the beginning of the book, you’ll find a page to test out your colors and get ready to dive in!
- Using this colouring book is a wonderful way to unwind and destress. It’s an excellent way to quiet your mind and focus on something calming and peaceful. The intricate designs and patterns of the mandalas will transport you to a meditative state, allowing you to fully relax and escape from the stresses of daily life.
- Benefits of using this colouring book include increased creativity, improved focus, and reduced anxiety. With every stroke of your pencil or marker, you’ll feel a sense of calm and tranquility wash over you, helping you to unwind and find inner peace.
The Large Print Bold And Easy Mandalas Colouring Book Volume 2 is the perfect addition to your collection, providing a fun and relaxing experience that will leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. So why wait? Treat yourself to this one-of-a-kind colouring book today and start coloring your way to a more peaceful and creative life!
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Art Therapy: A Mindfulness Colouring Book (Art Therapy Colouring)
Unleash your creative spirit with this mindful colouring, doodling and drawing book.
The flowing lines, sweeping swirls and highly detailed patterns on every illustration have been created so that anyone and everyone can enjoy making something beautiful and calming.
Increasing focus through creativity can benefit those who find it difficult to unwind or struggle to find their inner artist when faced with a blank page. In this book, there are no rights or wrongs, and no need for expensive art supplies – readers can simply doodle and colour in any way they wish to create unique and exquisite pieces.
Features intricate illustrations by bestselling artist Richard Merritt, whose books for LOM Art include The Menagerie (210,521 copies sold) and The Aviary (37,864 copies sold).
An updated version of the 2014 edition, The Creative Therapy Colouring Book.
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Cute and Playful Patterns Coloring Book: For Kids Ages 6-8, 9-12 (Coloring Books for Kids)
Coloring Book for Kids Ages 6-8 and 9-12Cute and Playful Patterns is packed full of fun, calming, and satisfying mindfulness colouring pages, suitable for kids ages 5 and up. Quirky patterns, fun and entertaining animal coloring pages, and delightfully detailed mandalas make this varied book perfect for boys, girls, kids, teens and tweens, and maybe even adults or parents who can manage to find the time to relax and color.
About this coloring book for children:
- 30 FUN and WHIMSICAL CARTOON DESIGNS on single-sided pages only to minimize bleed-through
- BIG FULL PAGE designs as well as circular designs
- 8.5 x 8.5 square sized pages ready for kids activities, long car trips, plane trips, sleepovers, and those rainy days
- WIDE VARIETY of age appropriate and calming and relaxing pages to color, suitable for kids of all ages such as elementary, and teens and tweens
- GREAT ADDITION to your art supplies for kids, activity books for kids, and childrens coloring books
Inside they’ll discover such fun and quirky hand-drawn pages like:
- Animals such as cats, unicorns, foxes, owls, fish, and birds
- Monsters, dinosaurs, cupcakes, mushrooms, and cacti
- Mandalas, floral designs, doodles, and so much more
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Kawaii Coloring Book: Cute and Easy Coloring pages with Kawaii Animals, Fast Food & Sweet Treats for Kids and Busy Adults (Kawaii Coloring Books)
More than 40 fun and cute kawaii coloring pages
Relax and de-stress with this fun and easy coloring book with over 40 unique illustrations of cute kawaii animals, fast food, sweet treats and more. The pages have a variety of detail that makes this book suitable for all levels, from beginners to experienced colorists.
Relax into this Kawaii world:
- 42 fun illustrations for you to color
- Be creative and let each page help you to forget your burdens and enjoy some mindful coloring
- Single-sided coloring pages that allows you remove pages for framing and helps to prevent problems with bleed through
- Large 8.5 x 11 inch pages printed on 90GSM white paper
The perfect gift for anyone who loves cute Kawaii
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Playful Patterns Coloring Book: For Kids Ages 6-8, 9-12
Coloring Books for Girls Ages 8-12
Playful Patterns Coloring Book is packed full of fun, calming, and satisfying mindfulness colouring pages, suitable for kids ages 6 and up. Quirky patterns, whimsical animals, sublime waves and lines, and delightfully detailed mandalas make this varied book perfect for boys, girls, kids, teens and tweens, and maybe even adults or parents who can manage to find the time to relax and color.
About this coloring book:
- 30 FUN and CUTE DESIGNS on single-sided pages only to minimize bleed-through
- KIDS INDOOR ACTIVITIES – Keep your child excited with creative childrens art supplies. They’re a great way to keep them engaged and entertained
- TRAVEL SIZE ready at 8.5 x 8.5 square bound paperback format. Perfect for long road trips, plane rides, sleepovers, and those rainy days
- WIDE VARIETY of coloring pages — use whatever art materials you like — crayons, colored pencils, gel pens, and most markers
A Lovely Gift for Girls
If you’re looking for a kids coloring book for your tween or teen, this cute and beautiful children’s coloring book will work great for promoting creativity and imagination. It’s a fun and mess-free way to engage in arts and crafts for kids age 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and up. Who knows, maybe you’ll even join in on the fun!
Inside they’ll discover such fun and quirky hand-drawn doodles like:
- Animals such as cats, fish, owls, and birds
- Ice cream cones, cupcakes, boats, houses, and tea pots
- Mandalas, floral designs, trees, snowmen, and so much more
So, sharpen those colored pencils and get ready to have fun and begin coloring by ordering your copy today!
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My First Coloring Book for Toddlers: Lovingly Designed Coloring Pages for Kids 1-3 Years Old | Large Motifs for Coloring to Promote Creativity and Motor Skills
Grab your crayons and let’s go! In this coloring book, 55 great motifs are waiting to be colored by little artists. The coloring pages range from animals and objects; to the sun, moon and stars. Age-appropriate, simple motifs with large coloring areas ensuring that nothing stands in the way of the first coloring attempts! The creativity and motor skills of toddlers are encouraged in a playful way. The doodle book is a nice gift for children from 1 to 3 years.This is what the book offers:
- Lovingly designed soft cover
- 55 motifs to color (printed on one side for less show through)
- Handy and child friendly format: 8,5″ x 8,5″
- Promotion of creativity and motor skills
- Ideal for wax crayons and colored pencils
- For children from 1 to 3 years
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Tintin in the Land of the Soviets: The Official Classic Children’s Illustrated Mystery Adventure Series (The Adventures of Tintin)
One of the most iconic characters in children’s literature
Hergé’s classic comic book creation Tintin is one of the most recognisable characters in children’s books. These highly collectible editions of the original 24 adventures will delight Tintin fans old and new. Perfect for lovers of graphic novels, mysteries and historical adventures.
The world’s most famous travelling reporter heads for Russia. Accompanied by his dog Snowy, Tintin leaves Brussels to go undercover in Soviet Russia. His attempts to research his story are put to the test by the Bolsheviks and Moscow’s secret police . . .
Join the most iconic character in comics as he embarks on an extraordinary adventure spanning historical and political events, and thrilling mysteries. Still selling over 100,000 copies every year in the UK and having been adapted for the silver screen by Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson in 2011.
The Adventures of Tintin continue to charm more than 90 years after they first found their way into publication. Since then more than 230 million copies have been sold, proving that comic books have the same power to entertain children and adults in the 21st century as they did in the early 20th.
Hergé (Georges Remi) was born in Brussels in 1907. Over the course of 54 years he completed over 20 titles in The Adventures of Tintin series, which is now considered to be one of the greatest, if not the greatest, comics series of all time.
Have you collected all the graphic novel adventures?
Tintin in the Land of the Soviets
Tintin in America
Tintin: Cigars of the Pharaoh
Tintin: The Blue Lotus
Tintin: The Broken Ear
Tintin: The Black Island
Tintin: King Ottakar’s Sceptre
Tintin: The Crab with the Golden Claws
Tintin: The Shooting Star
Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn
Tintin: Red Rackham’s Treasure
Tintin: The Seven Crystal Balls
Tintin: Prisoners of the Sun
Tintin: Land of Black Gold
Tintin: Destination Moon
Tintin: Explorers of the Moon
Tintin: The Calculus Affair
Tintin: The Red Sea Sharks
Tintin in Tibet
Tintin: The Castafiore Emerald
Tintin: Flight 714 to Sydney
The Adventures of Tintin and the Picaros
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One Piece Color Walk Compendium: Paramount War to New World: Volume 3
Gorgeous color art from Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece! Volumes 7, 8, and 9 of the Color Walk art books are collected into one beautiful compendium.Color images and special illustrations from the world’s most popular manga, One Piece! This compendium features over 300 pages of beautiful color art as well as interviews between the creator and other famous manga artists.
Keep up with the colorful adventures of the One Piece gang! This next installment continues following the Straw Hats through their Paramount War adventures into the arc of the New World in vivid, vibrant detail, with special interviews and author commentary you don’t want to miss!
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Moomin Classics Set of 3 Mini Notebooks (Mini Notebook Collections)
Moomin Classics Set of 3 Mini Notebooks features a collection of three mini, foiled notebooks, each with a different beautiful design. With alternating lined and blank pages, a sturdy cover and rounded corners, they are perfect to be carried everywhere!
Tove Jansson was a Finnish-Swedish writer and artist who created the Moomin family and their friends. She first started painting Moomintrolls in 1935 and her last Moomin book was published in 1970; but her stories live on and continue to be adapted and enjoyed by many generations.
Flame Tree: The Art of Fine Gifts.
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Cook Anime: Eat Like Your Favorite Character―From Bento to Yakisoba: A Cookbook
Embark on a foodie’s journey through the world of anime and learn to recreate delicious dishes from your favourite anime series.Japanese animation has beautiful designs, fleshed out characters, and engaging storylines—and it’s also overflowing with so many scrumptiously rendered meals! Do you ever watch your favorite anime series and start craving the crunch of crispy seafood or the warmth of delicious noodles and broth or the fluffiness of soft, airy cakes? Now, you can make your cravings a reality with Cook Anime!
Join an otaku on her tour through anime food and find out what your favorite characters are savoring and sharing—from bento to yakisoba—and then learn to make it at home! Along with each recipe, you will discover facts behind the food, such as history, culture, tips, and more. Perfect for foodies and anime-lovers alike, Cook Anime is the all-inclusive guide to making the meals of this Japanese artform.
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Mr Bean’s Entertaining Escapades: Volume 1
Follow Mr Bean’s latest adventures, in Mr Bean’s Exciting Escapades; full of mischief, mayhem and his very own brand of silliness! A crooked coconut shy leads to chaos at the fairground, Mr Bean finds a creative solution to the town’s litter problem and he wants muscles in hurry. . . what could possibly go wrong? All this and much more. Comic books based on the ever-popular Mr Bean Animated Tv Series.Read more
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In: The Graphic Novel: Will McPhail
WINNER OF THE BETTY TRASK PRIZE
‘BEST GRAPHIC NOVEL OF 2021’ Guardian and Irish Times
‘Starts as a charming romantic comedy and turns into something tender and affecting about our need for connection. I loved this one. ‘ David Nicholls
‘Beautiful, bittersweet portrait of modern life . . . his tragicomedy will also make the heart swell.’ Guardian
‘Brilliant.’ Candice Carty-Williams
‘This is a miraculous book.’ Joe Dunthorne
Nick, a young illustrator, can’t connect with people. Whether it’s the barista down the street, his own family or Wren, an oncologist whose life becomes painfully tangled with his, Nick can’t shake the feeling that there is some hidden realm of human interaction beyond his reach. He staggers through meaningless conversations and haunts lookalike, vacuous coffee shops in the hope that he will find it there. But it isn’t until Nick learns to stop performing and speak about the things that really matter that the complex and colourful worlds of the people he meets are finally revealed to him.
Illustrated in both colour and black-and-white in McPhail’s instantly recognisable style, In is poignant, fresh and hilarious. McPhail transforms the graphic novel with a heart-wrenching compassion uncannily appropriate for our isolated times.
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