Art and Photography Books (111)

Explore the stunning, moving, and exciting work of visual artist-activist Zanele MuholiBorn in South Africa in 1972, Zanele Muholi came to prominence in the early 2000s with photographs that sought...

Frida Kahlo is regarded as one of Mexico's greatest painters: her extraordinary personal style, her tragic story, her relationship with Diego Rivera (the more famous painter in their day) alongside...

You have the artistic talent, but do you know how to make a success of it? Turning your passion into a career in the fiercly competitive art world means becoming...

This guide contains a wealth of project ideas and exercises to improve your watercolour painting skills. Whether an experienced painter or new to this elegant pastime, the hints and tips...

This unique painting course will teach you all the skills you need to paint with watercolour in 10 simple steps. Master essential techniques by painting individual elements of a still-life...

Acquiring contemporary art is about passion and lust, but it is also about branding, about the back story that comes with the art, about the relationship of money and status,...

From one of America's greatest writers, The Silence is a timely and compelling novel about what happens when an unpredictable crisis strikes.It is Super Bowl Sunday in the year 2022....

Go beyond Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker with this definitive guide.Produced in close collaboration with Lucasfilm and written by Star Wars expert Pablo Hidalgo, this 200-page book is packed...

Welcome to Iceland, a very small nation with a very large number (two hundred and sixty five) of (mostly) very small museums. Founded in the backyards of houses, begun as...

Previously published as Mindfulness Moments.Take a few minutes out of your day, wherever you are, and colour your way to peace and calm.Working with your hands is one of the...

An exploration of Turner's final, vital years, including new readings of some of his most significant paintingsThe paintings and drawings Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775-1851) produced from 1835 to his...

Three Lives and the Making of a Cosmopolitan Culture From the bestselling author of Natasha's Dance, The Europeans is richly enthralling, panoramic cultural history of nineteenth-century Europe, told through the...

The Complete Guide to Drawing is a practical and comprehensive course for students of all abilities. With a wide spectrum of subjects to choose from, this clear and informative book...

In a year dominated by Russian collusion and Brexit confusion, The Book of the Year returns with another dose of barely believable yet wholly unimpeachable facts and stories from the...

The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron provides a twelve-week course that guides you through the process of recovering your creative self. It aims to dispel the 'I'm not talented enough'...

Take your creativity to the next level with the ultimate artist's bible!Covering everything from how to draw and paint to ceramics, sculptures and printmaking, you'll get the most out of...

Model. Muse. Lover. Artist. Paris, 1929. Lee Miller has abandoned her life in New York and a modelling career at Vogue to pursue her dream of becoming a photographer. When...

A lush sourcebook of nearly two thousand tattoo designs from artists around the world. From the editors of TattooFinder.com, it's a fantastic compendium for people who want to think before...

 A creative guide to observing the world around you... Still Life Drawing is a creative drawing activity book filled with quick, achievable and fun exercises from graphic artist and designer...

Steve McQueen is one of the most important artists, film-makers andscreenwriters working today. Over the last 25 years he has been hugelyinfluential in expanding the way in which artists work...

This novelty Star Wars book is full of wise words and sage advice from the galaxy's leading rebel, Princess Leia, and many other brave, confident characters. Full of Star Wars...

A humorous take on how to get what you want (and how to look good doing it) with the help of Lando Calrissian. Packed with witty career advice for budding...

This book presents a selection of apartments that offer a wide range of architectural and design solutions for different types of homes - from the small studio loft to a...

This title is a documentary on the lives of 'previously disadvantaged' but presently determined, 'previously oppressed' but presently overcoming individuals. It is about the dignity to be found in the...

Made at a critical juncture in Betye Saar's (born 1926) career, the enigmatic assemblage Black Girl's Window (1969) was recognized by the artist as a crucial link between her past...

Predominantly constructed no later than the mid 1950s and chosen for the singular legacy each keeps alive, these are homes that blend architectural integrity with an uncanny sense of place....

- Introduction to some of the world's most popular artists, looking at their works in incredible detail - Filled with superbly reproduced full-page, close-up details, offering new views of some...

Why did vital civic engagement and fair debate descend into populism and paralysis? Can we compare the demagogue Cleon to President Trump, the Athenian Empire to modern America, or the...

In his first speech in the Senate, Bob Brown raised the threat posed by climate change. It has taken 10 years for politicians to finally begin to acknowledge the causes...

Whether you're a complete beginner or keen to improve your skills, Pastels in 10 Steps is sure to help you on your way to becoming a true artist. Spanning various...

How a Few Skinny Brits with Bad Teeth Rocked America... The Beatles landing in New York in February 1964 was the opening shot in a cultural revolution nobody predicted. Suddenly...

The creative life is not easy. From the outside it can seem romantic and exciting, but in fact it is a unique journey filled with doubts and dreams and complex...