"Even expert crossword-solvers struggle with cryptics. The clues can often seem nonsensical, mysterious and infuriating, but finally cracking them is immensely satisfying. Solving Cryptic Crosswords For Dummies is designed to help even the most casual...
"If farce follows tragedy, what follows farce? Where does the double predicament of a post-truth and post-shame politics leave artists and critics on the left? How to demystify a hegemonic order that dismisses its own contradictions? How to belittle a...
"Based on an exhibition at the Nunnery Gallery held in autumn 2024, In the Footsteps of the East London Group brings together 35 original paintings by members of the East London Group, paired with 22 new interpretations and responses from contemporary painters...
"Augusto Boal saw theatre as a mirror to the world, one that we can reach into to change our reality. This book, The Theatre of the Oppressed, is the foundation to 'Forum Theatre', a popular radical form practised across the world. Boal's techniques allowed...
"This practical book is packed with instruction and ideas for the textile artist wanting to learn free-motion machine embroidery to create a seascape with fabric and stitch. As well as essential information and practical advice, it features three original...
"Super Strike presents a behind the scenes perspective of one of Japan's leading graffiti writers and urban artists. Hailing from Hiroshima Suiko's art has allowed him to travel extensively and Super Strike is a rare glimpse into his personal life as he likes...
"Join into the colourful and captivating universe of the Italian art team, Art Of Sool"--Publisher's description.
"Chip7Land is a chaotic, energetically produced monograph that highlights some of Chip's work over the last 20 years. Executed in his 'techno-organic' style he moves freely between wall and canvas, always expressing himself with vivid colours that leap off the...
"This compilation of crochet motifs features a diverse range of patterns suitable for beginners and advanced enthusiasts. With a whopping 366 options, ranging from easy techniques to more intricate designs, the book will inspire crocheters to pick up their...
"A professor of acting at the prestigious National Institute of Dramatic Art, and former actor featured alongside multiple high-profile actors, including Vin Diesel, Al Pacino, and Robert De Niro. Les Chantery's "Life...in a mid-shot" is a principle manual for...
"Why is playing games a universal human instinct? Why did the same games evolve across wildly different civilisations? And how can those games make your life happier, healthier and more fulfilled? The history of board games is really the history of human...
"Blizzard Entertainment and Dark Horse Books are thrilled to present the next installment of the wildly popular World of Warcraft Chronicle series. Volume 2 will reveal more sought-after details about the game universe's history and mythology. Showcasing lush,...
"This book looks at bronze through the remarkable collections of European bronze sculptures in the Ashmolean Museum of the University of Oxford. Largely thanks to the generosity of Charles Drury Edward Fortnum (1820-1899), the Ashmolean houses one of the...
"Trace the genesis of Jackson Pollock's work in this intimate portrait of the radical twentieth-century artist-from his childhood in the American West through the diverse cultural influences that charted his artistic evolution. Jackson Pollock's "drip...
"The Great Mughals presents the opulent, internationalist culture of Mughal Hindustan in the age of its emperors Akbar (r.1556-1605), Jahangir (r.1605-1627) and Shah Jahan (r. 1628-1658). Describing the origins of Mughal art, it explores how an Iranian...
"An amazing and prolific artist, Naomi Lord is beloved by fans for her enchanting illustrations that range in style from anime/kawaii to characters from Dungeons and Dragons to figures in Greek mythology. In Cute Fantasy Art Class, she shares her incredible...
"Auckland's Murray Savidan is Aotearoa's best kept photography secret, yet he's been a leader in the field for some 50 years as a fashion photographer, commercial director, studio photographer, street photographer both in Aotearoa and all over the globe, often...
"Magdalene Odundo (b. 1950) is a Kenyan-born British ceramicist whose extraordinary works have been widely celebrated for their beauty and universality. Her studies of classical forms across many global traditions -- from Greek and Chinese to Aztec and African...
"Calling all Ghosts fans! This is the ultimate celebratory gift book for all of you in desperate need of another Ghosts fix, complete with in-depth interviews with the actors, the directors and the crew, a behind-the-curtain peek at what happened on the film...
"The years between the Revolution of 1848 and the end of World War II were characterised by profound social, intellectual and political change in France. The art world, centred in Paris, also witnessed remarkable transformations as artists experimented with...
"Leonardo da Vinci was the original Renaissance Man, an artist, mathematician, inventor and writer amongst his many talents. His skilful observations of the mechanics of the body informed both his work, and the generations that followed. But his drawings are...
"Explore the amazing art of making miniatures, using simple inexpensive materials and the recycling of little bits and pieces found around the home. Discover the joy of creating and, using whatever craft skills you may have, learn how to create your own little...
"Craft stunning quilts while being resource-savvy. Revolutionize your approach to quilting by eliminating fabric waste and embracing sustainable crafting. Each project serves as a catalyst for additional projects, using all the scraps and leftovers. This...
"Learn to draw stunning flora and fauna in easy steps with popular author and teacher Joy-Louise Robinson (@Felicityandink). Discover 20 delightful projects including flowers, insects, birds and small animals, endorsed by The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew....
"From the co-author of The World Only Spins Forward comes the first cultural history of Method acting-an ebullient account of creative discovery and the birth of classic Hollywood. On stage and screen, we know a great performance when we see it. But how do...
"A collage combines different elements, such as photographs, magazine cut-outs, paper, fabric, and other materials, to create a visual composition. This technique enables artists to explore the juxtaposition of images and create new realities through blending...
"The First Comprehensive Biography of Julia Warhola. While biographers of Andy Warhol have long recognized his mother as a significant influence on his life and art, Julia Warhola's story has not yet been told. As an American immigrant who was born in a small...
"Magritte is published in association with a major survey of the work of the pioneering Belgian surrealist artist at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney. René Magritte is renowned for his thought-provoking and enigmatic paintings that challenge the...
"In this book, writer/stylist Vivienne Ayers and photographer Brent Darby take us on a journey through picturesque locations in England, Wales, Ireland, Italy, Majorca and New Zealand, unearthing the most chic modern country homes. Architecturally varied - the...
"Techniques of Painting and Gilding in Late Medieval and Early Renaissance Italy examines both the historical and contemporary methodologies of painting and gilding, along with the theological meanings of sacred art in the tradition of egg tempera painting and...
"The natural beauty and diversity of birds have fascinated us for centuries. Since their first appearance in art in medieval manuscripts, birds have proved to be a popular and enduring subject for artists who have sought to capture the delicacy and majesty of...
"An experimenter and innovator, Erwin Blumenfeld (1897-1969) produced an extensive body of work including portraits and nudes, celebrity portraiture and advertising campaigns, but it is his fashion photography for which he is best known. Having fled Paris...
"Bastian Meiresonne looks at the whole of Korean cinema, in cultural, historical, and political contexts, and charts the evolution and popularity of Korean films from 1900 to the present, highlighting more than 100 major Korean-native films, actors, and...
"Elaborate, luxurious and powerful, the Dolce & Gabbana look has always exuded decadent sensuality. With tailoring and corsets, baroque prints and innovative silhouettes, the fashion house's Italian roots sing through their distinctive ensembles in lace,...
"Esther Mahlangu is globally acclaimed for her bright and bold abstract paintings with vivid, geometric patterns that are rooted in South Africa's Ndebele artistic tradition. She was a disruptor from an early age, becoming the first person to reimagine Ndebele...
"Iconic and rarely seen images retrace the story of Robert Capa's extraordinary life and work. Photographer and war reporter Robert Capa (1913-54) is a legend of photojournalism, and his work, widely recognized and sometimes controversial, shaped the history...
"The videogame industry, now larger than the film and music industries combined, has a proven ability to challenge the status quo. With a rich array of examples, Marijam Did argues for a nuanced understanding of gaming's influence so that this extraordinary...
"The full, skyrocketing story of the Fantastic Four's adventures, with key themes, storylines, events, character profiles, and landmark comic books"--Publisher's description.
"A rustic house is inherently cozy. It has personality, conveys warmth, closeness, and a sense of home. Rustic is defined by the use of materials such as wood, stone, exposed brick, natural fibers, ceramics, and wrought iron. It incorporates fabrics like...
"The official All Creatures Great & Small companion, offering a glimpse behind the scenes of the award-winning show, with beautiful photography throughout. Featuring hundreds of spectacular shots from all four series, plus an in-depth look at the characters...
"Create charming small quilts that will brighten up any space Best-selling author Kim Diehl presents the fourth and final installment of her Simple Whatnots series, unveiling a fresh collection of 19 small, scrappy projects. Kim continues to share her...
"Outlaws dives into the anarchic energy of London’s 1980s club scene, celebrating the avant-garde, experimental designs of Leigh Bowery and his fellow fashion renegades, including John Galliano, Stephen Linard, BodyMap, Pam Hogg, Rachel Auburn and Wayne...
"The Australian cubist and potter Anne Dangar (1885-1951) has occupied a unique position in art history as one of the country's most important yet underacknowledged modern artists. The National Gallery is honoured to present Anne Dangar, a publication...
"From a spirit-haunted church in Western Ohio to an ancient Italian castle, from a freakish funhouse on the Jersey shore to a Connecticut cottage with a storybook facade that belies its spine-tingling contents: this collection of aspirational interiors will...
"Tamara de Lempicka (1894-1980), the "Baroness with a Brush," is often cast as one of Art Deco's most celebrated artists, though her work transcends categorization, incorporating elements of Cubism and Neoclassicism in a distinctive, sensuous blend of form and...
"An original interpretation of the final years of Van Gogh's career, exploring the people and places in his late paintings. The years prior to Van Gogh's death in 1890 were pivotal to the painter's brief artistic career. He was working in the South of France...
"A mandala is a diagram of the universe--a map of true reality that in Tibet is used to conceptualize a rapid path to enlightenment. This exhibition explores the imagery of the Himalayan Buddhist devotional art through over 100 paintings, sculptures, textiles,...
"Twenty Gentle Protest craft projects to help you make a positive difference in our world. This handbook is for everyone, wherever you are in the world: whether you are a skilled crafter or a burnt-out activist, an introvert, highly sensitive person, or...
"The Console Chronicles will take you on a unique journey through the history of gaming platforms"--Publisher's description.
"In the fifth book of his new series, best-selling author Michael Freeman takes a deep dive into another fundamental element of the photographic process. In his role as leading industry consultant in AI-led computational photography, Freeman reveals not only...
"A book that changes the narrative about postpartum, Life After Birth illustrates what life is really like after birth?not just days and weeks later, but also years afterward. What is the transition to motherhood really like? From a parent in the military to a...
"Learn from Ben's Mistakes. Here is a rare jewel: an expert bridge player admitting to his own mistakes. In this, his first book, England international Ben Norton passionately describes the cardplay errors he committed in various events over a span of some...
"Mathematics of Tabletop Games provides a bridge between mathematics and hobby tabletop gaming. Instead of focusing on games mathematicians play, such as nim and chomp, this book starts with the tabletop games played by avid gamers and hopes to address the...
"Creative sector jobs are driving our economy and offer a viable career path for today's youth. Careers in the creative sector offer flexibility and security. Why then are more young people not seeking them out? Because they believe the myth of the starving...
"For centuries, people have stitched in good times and in bad, finding strength in the needle moving in and out of fabric. Stitching Freedom explores the embroidery made in prisons and mental health hospitals - those who have embroidered to distract, to...
"This book gives you a compact and easy-to-learn repertoire for White, starting with the move 1.e4. And it gives you a similar repertoire for Black, with answers to all of White's approaches. For beginners and improvers, for anyone with a rating up to 1200 (or...
"Have you always wanted to crochet your own blanket, but didn’t know where to begin? In Create Your Own Crochet Blankets, we take you through everything you need to know to complete your crafty project! Whether you want to crochet a blanket for yourself or as...
"This illustrated guide offers accessible, concise explanations of key fashion terms and describes and explains the most essential components of garments and techniques of clothing construction"--Publisher's description.
"Throughout his career as a referee Russ Bray scrupulously maintained professional neutrality, but now, for the first time, he can reveal his own assessment of the current contenders. Who's spraying and praying and who's hitting the target? And his guide to...
"Do you want your manga to spring to life and leap off the page? Who better to show you how the Japanese manga masters! The dynamic action of amazing manga drawings start with the right pose. With 480 body positions, movements and hand gestures, this...
"The first book to consider the subject, Wholesale Couture: London and Beyond, 1930-70 seeks to revise the notion that wholesale couturiers were simply copyists and demonstrate the complexities of their design processes and business strategies. This term has...
"In the first book to examine the role played by textile manufacturing in the development of fashion in Italy, A New History of 'Made in Italy' investigates Italy's transition from a country of dressmakers, tailors and small-scale couturiers in the early...
"Knit, wash & dry your way to comfy slippers for the whole family! Creating comfy footwear for you and your family is enjoyable and rewarding when you learn the age-old tradition of felting. Guided by three notable knitters, you'll learn to make 22...
"Luminous essays on artists of the Italian Renaissance by one of our most inspired writers on the history and making of art. In the three centuries from 1450 to 1750 painters, sculptors, and architects emerged from the medieval craft guilds of Italy to claim a...
"The complete guide to cult movie directors Ethan and Joel Coen. Gangster movie, Western, film noir, rom com, screwball, musical, even the Biblical epic... There are few genres left untouched and untwisted by sibling visionaries Joel and Ethan Coen. Since...
"A complete guide to cult movie director Quentin Tarantino. Quentin Tarantino is one of the most iconic and best loved movie directors of the last two decades. Whether he's shooting up the Deep South, slicing through the Japanese underworld, blasting...
"With his iconic art and the groundbreaking content of his Bizarre magazine, John Willie is perhaps the person most responsible for introducing fetish style to the mainstream. Illustrated with examples of John's work, this in-depth exploration shines the...
"In the course of a short and violent life, Michelangelo Merisl da Caravaggio (1571-1610) revolutionised painting, producing a style of shockingly immediate realism that swept through Europe. The impact of his art and personality continue to resonate to this...
"This handy reference guide is packed with over 100 lifesaving crochet tips and tricks with not-so-traditional crochet hacks meant to help troubleshoot many issues that typically arise with crocheting. This book can assist you at any stage of your project and...
"The 15 designs in this book include suspended wall shelves; hanging succulent display; double-hang design; unique basket, fringe, and butterfly designs; as well as traditional pot hangers. The 10 basic knot designs needed to complete the projects in the book...
"Cao Fei is one of the most innovative artists to have emerged on the international stage, known for work that charts the breakneck urbanization, environmental changes, and social flux of twenty-first-century China. Born in Guangzhou, Cao works across videos,...
"In the Victorian era, each room had a purpose, and in the imagined house of the Morgans, each room also has a feline inhabitant. Meet each cat and choose your favorites to knit: 20 cat patterns. From the cuddly and adorable Nursery Kittens to Aunt Pru's...
"Protect and Care For Your Bronze Sculpture. If you own a bronze sculpture, it's essential to understand this complex material to prevent its condition from declining. This guide is designed to be user-friendly and is packed with easy-to-follow advice you can...
"This collection of hand towel patterns is just the reference you need! With 43 designs in a variety of weave structures, from easy to advanced patterns, for both 4- and 8-shaft looms, there are plenty of patterns to explore and learn from while you make...
"Columbia Pictures: A Century of Hollywood Motion Picture Magic reveals how Columbia came to be founded by Joe Brandt and Brothers Harry and Jack Cohn in 1924, and it uses the "studio tour" concept to describe its history of filmmaking, which includes such...
"A firsthand account of the development of Kala Raksha Vidhyalaya - the first design school for traditional artisans in India - and its evolution to present-day Somaiya Kala Vidya, with personal stories of its students, their work and the school's effect on...
"Unleash the adrenaline-fueled chaos of Top Gear with Top Gear: Nought to Sixty - a collection of the 60 maddest motoring moments from every era of probably the greatest motoring programme of all time. From epic challenges like homemade stretch limos, bungee...
"In Expressive Interiors, designer Jo Berryman celebrates a sense of adventure and bold self-expression in decoration. Jo opens the door to a selection of her own projects as well as paying tribute to other interiors that embrace authenticity over...
"Creating Miniature Food for Dolls' Houses shows you how to bring mouth-watering delights to your dolls' house kitchen. With detailed, easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, this book explains the materials and methods used to begin creating miniature food...
"Enter the groundbreaking and glorious world of queer dance. Two women hold each other tight as they dance the two-step. A fierce-eyed man in a long red dress performs flamenco. A dancer improvises in a blooming garden, blending diverse influences into a style...
"Behind nearly every item in the modern wardrobe is a first of its kind - the definitive item, often designed by a single company or brand for specialist use, on which all subsequent versions have been based (and originals of which are now collector items in...
"The latest official Scrabble word list, endorsed by governing body WESPA for use in tournament and club play, contains all valid Scrabble words. Check which words you can play with this authority on Scrabble and settle any disputes with the official list from...
"Learn to paint with ease with these 21 beginner-friendly, step-by-step watercolor projects that are crafted for pure enjoyment and relaxation. Each watercolor pattern in this book not only fosters artistic growth but also relaxes your mind through a...
"A retrospective on the master Korean American sculptor of three-dimensional abstraction and beloved educator at Pratt, from his seminal steel wire sculptures to his never-before-seen works. John Pai (b. 1937) is a prolific multimedia artist best known for his...
"Every knitter dreams of having a perfectly curated box of socks that holds all of their gorgeous handmade creations. Julie Anne Lebouthillier has created 24 incredible sock knitting patterns that are perfect for you to knit for yourself, friends and family to...
"Create crocheted home accessories, decorations and gifts with these 35 cute and fun patterns that are bursting with colour. Discover the joy of crochet with this collection of 35 playful and vibrant patterns. Suitable for complete beginners through to...
"Use your home as a tool to make better changes happen in your life. Through aligning your heart, home, and health, experience first-hand how small changes make a big difference"--Publisher's description.
"How to Draw Super Cute makes drawing incredibly simple. Author Jane Maday is a master of breaking cute images down into extremely easy steps that start with shapes (like circles) that are easy to draw, perfect for beginners. It begins with a chapter on basic...
"This colourful, and practical book features 15 vivid and varied botanical subjects including a geranium, hydrangea, maple leaf, cardoon and alloium bulb. Each features a complete list of colour mixes used with colour ratios and finished swatches for...
"Are you tired of drawing the same boring stuff? Artist and author Jonathan Stephen Harris shows you how to draw almost anything with 40 fun and exciting projects that are anything but boring. You'll learn how to create crazy trick art, amazing 3D objects,...
"In this groundbreaking exploration, Gill Perry looks at the vital role that islands play in contemporary visual arts. Responding to the urgency of migration, climate change, and colonialism, artists create compelling and provocative works that resonate across...
"From the author of Creepy Cross-Stitch, this collection of darkly whimsical patterns allows you to stitch all things witchy, from creepy-cute familiars and crystal balls to apothecary shelves full of potions"--Publisher's description.
"Whether you're just starting out in this bold, exciting medium, or you're already an intermediate artist, illustrator or designer, this book contains pearls of wisdom that will teach and inspire you - and even experienced artists will appreciate David's...
"n 1957, the dachshund Lump arrived at the home of Pablo Picasso, whose life he shared until 1973. This book charts Picasso's intimate family life, with Jacqueline, Claude and Paloma, and with the animals that populate the villa La Californie, as well as his...
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