Arts and Culture

Celebrate the brave house of Gryffindor™ with a classic set of ten Gryffindor crest gift enclosure cards, the newest addition to Insight Editions´ best-selling Harry Potter™ stationery series! Founded by Godric Gryffindor, Gryffindor house is noted for the courage and determination of its members. These blank gift enclosure cards celebrate the iconic house by showcasing its classic li

Ruth Orkin is a legend of street photography – her atmospheric pictures taken in cities such as Florence, New York and London still shape the image of these metropolises today. But Orkin’s specialty not only encompassed the urban but also the personal. This is evident in her unique eye that enabled her street scenes to consistently offer penetrating insights into the time and personality of her su

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Empire Falls returns to North Bath, the Rust Belt town first brought to unforgettable life in Nobody´s Fool. • "Irresistible.... Very funny.... A joy." —The New York Times Now, ten years later, Doug Raymer has become the chief of police and is tormented by the improbable death of his wife—not to ment

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “Get the Picture is one of the funniest books I´ve read . . . Brilliant.” —The Washington Post “A gripping and often hilarious investigation into the art world. . . . Bosker goes full Tom Wolfe.” —TIME “Funny, whip-smart, and gorgeously written, Get the Picture will forever transform the way you see. . . . I loved every word.” &m

NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • The Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and editor of The New Yorker gathers his writing on some of the essential musicians of our time—intimate portraits of Leonard Cohen, Buddy Guy, Mavis Staples, Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Patti Smith, and more. The greatest popular songs, whether it´s Aretha Franklin singing “Respect” or Bob Dylan performing

An intimate look at the life and music of modern pop s most legendary figure, Taylor Swift, from leading music journalist Rob Sheffield.

Who is Tommy Shelby? A gang member and a politician, a business leader and a brawler, a gentleman and a gypsy, hero and anti-hero. But what can we learn from him?

Master the art of figure drawing with this practical anatomy drawing book, written by bestselling practical art author, Barrington Barber. Understanding human anatomy is essential for figure drawing. This comprehensive drawing book includes all artists need to know to perfectly capture the structure and detail of the human body, complete with draw-in pages to put what you've learnt into practic

This lavishly illustrated full-colour hardback explores the life and work of Renaissance master Michelangelo, alongside a selection of his best work. Michelangelo (1475-1564) was the ultimate Renaissance man: not just a painter, but a sculptor, architect and poet besides. He began his career as a sculptor, creating his famous works Pieta and David in his twenties. A master of the human figure,

It is with justice that they call Rembrandt - magician - that's no easy occupation. - Vincent Van Gogh This beautifully illustrated full-colour hardback explores the life and career of Rembrandt alongside a selection of his celebrated artwork. From his breath-taking Biblical scenes to his sombre self-portraits, Rembrandt's artwork flourished in the Dutch Golden Age. Art historian Beth McInt

Discover the 50 greatest designers and their incredible achievements in this spectacular hardback guide, richly illustrated with full-colour images throughout. Selected by award-winning design journalist, Tom May, this beautifully illustrated book examines the achievements of 50 of history's greatest designers: the men and women who have influenced the way we live by creating everything from fu

Written in collaboration with The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, this delightful box kit contains 50 classic botanical art postcards alongside a fascinating, full-colour guide on the history of botanical art, contained in a sleek lidded box. Plants and flowers have inspired humans for thousands of years - from ancient Egyptian wall paintings to contemporary textiles. The Kew Gardens Botanical Art

This highly-visual, full-colour hardback provides a rich and accessible overview of art history, perfect for students and enthusiasts alike. Written by expert art historian John Finlay, Art History 101 is presented in an attractive hardback format, featuring iconic works of art through the ages. With timelines, feature spreads and information boxes, readers will quickly get to grips with the f

Fashion writer Emma Baxter-Wright introduces 50 of the world's most influential fashion designers and a selection of their most celebrated pieces, showcased with full-colour photography. Starting with the foundation of the 19th century House of Worth, perhaps the first real fashion house, through the designs of the hugely influential Coco Chanel, Christian Dior and Yves St Laurent, to Japanese

This beautifully illustrated hardback looks at 100 of the most fascinating works of art to have been created from the Eastern world, filled with full-colour artworks. Moving from the Near East and Middle East across to the Pacific and Oceania by way of India, China and Japan, John Finley explores the incredible art that the Eastern world has to offer. Whether it be an example of indigenous art

Take a tour through the history of painting from the Early Renaissance to modern day in this richly illustrated hardback guide, filled with spectacular full-colour artwork. Great artists change the way we look at the world. From Manet to Goya, and Rothko to Caravaggio, this comprehensive guide traces the development of artistic styles and the spot connections between them. Discover the major mo

He did not paint his pictures; it was like he exhaled them in a gasping, boiling breath - Julius Meier-Graef Van Gogh's distinctive style of expressive brushstrokes and bold colors is now world famous, but during his lifetime the artist was met with cold disinterest from his contemporaries. This book explores the fascinating life story of this tortured soul, who came late to art and suffere

This lavishly illustrated full-colour hardback explores the life and work of French impressionist painter Claude Monet, alongside a selection of his best work. Claude Monet's tranquil water-lily paintings and rural landscape scenes are among some of the most treasured artworks of the 19th and 20th centuries. Hailed as the 'Prince of Impressionism' for his pioneering role in the French artistic

This beautifully illustrated hardback is a guide to the life and work of Gustav Klimt, featuring a spectacular selection of his artwork throughout. Klimt is one of the most influential artists of the Art Nouveau movement, first achieving fame as a decorative painter before turning to portraiture and erotic art. The decorative style persisted in his work, leading to abstract compositions with fl

This beautifully illustrated full-colour hardback explores the life and work of Pierre-Auguste Renoir, alongside a selection of his best artwork. Pierre-Auguste Renoir was one of the foremost Impressionist artists, known for his en plein air scenes of middle-class leisure. But Renoir's primary interest lay indoors, in depictions of sensuous female nudes and intimate domestic scenes, painted in