Arts and Culture

The first comprehensive overview of Chloe's collections presented through catwalk photography, published in collaboration with Chloe to celebrate the house's 70th anniversary in 2022.

An appreciation of the life and art of Tove Jansson, creator of the Moomin books, which are adored by children and adults across the globe. This book provides fresh insights and a deeper appreciation of the life and art of Tove Jansson (1914-2001), one of the most original, influential and perennially enjoyed illustrators of the 20th century.

Hamer Guitars is often regarded as the first boutique guitar builder. From its humble beginnings in founder Paul Hamer’s Northern Prairie Music Shop to its acquisition by the Fender Musical Instrument Corporation in 2008, the Hamer story is traced through nearly 400 images and dozens of interviews with those involved with the company. See how Hamer rose to compete with the giants of American guita

In the Artists Journey, follow in the footsteps of some of the world’s most famous painters, and the journeys which inspired some of their greatest works.

The Art of Fantasy is an inspiring curation of art for fans of myth, magic and the unreal – from gallery greats (the Surrealists and Symbolists) to artists working in the margins today.

Unofficial and unauthorised In 1962, Andy Warhol displayed 32 canvases of Campbell’s soup cans in a New York art gallery. The art world – and what we consider to be art – would never be the same again. Follow Warhol through his upbringing in Pittsburgh, moving to New York City, finding inspiration and conquering the creative world, in this unique graphic biography. Discover what made Warhol ti

'I know for sure that I have an instinct for colour, and painting is in the very marrow of my bones' The life of Van Gogh has gone down in legend as the archetypal artist’s existence. He was irascible and short-tempered, hugely passionate and emotional, absurdly talented and, for most of his lifetime, notoriously misunderstood and under-appreciated. And yet today, we see him as one of the most i

This is your go-to drawing and visual reference book for creating anime and manga characters, featuring more than 600 drawings demonstrating basic techniques and depicting a wide range of characters. For student and aspiring artists, illustrators, character designers, and more, Draw Like an Artist: 100 Lessons to Create Anime and Manga Characters demonstrates foundational art concepts like propo

Learn to make art that can change the world. Multidisciplinary artist, entrepreneur, and activist Stuart Semple believes that art is for everyone, and that everyone is an artist. Every single human has an inner spark of creativity that can make the world a better place. Art can change people, places, attitudes, and communities, healing and communicating when words aren’t enough. Make Art or Die

Color your favorite characters and scenes from the WEBTOON series Sweet Home series, set inside the mysterious apartment building where the slow monsterization of humans is taking place.   In the fast-paced webcomic Sweet Home, reclusive, mopey keyboard warrior and serial gamer Hyun Cha is totally alone in the world after losing his parents and sister in a car accident. Forced by his circumstanc

Color your way through the charming world of kawaii, where everything—even food—is cute and cuddly.  The popular Japanese kawaii art aesthetic features supercute illustrated characters and inanimate objects. With Kawaii Cuties coloring book, soak in all the cuteness of kawaii as you relax and mindfully color adorable cats,dogs, wild animals, food, and more. Features:   Over 120 adorable colo

A new and updated 3rd Edition of Rockport's best-selling Design Elements, a visually rich and accessible handbook that presents the fundamentals of design in lists, tips, brief text, and examples. With new images and diagrams, the book covers everything from working with grids, color application, typography, and imagery to how to finally put it all together. Features include: The ultimate primer

Essential Human Anatomy for Artists is a series of anatomy lessons that guides artists to see and draw the shapes and structures of the human form as it exists in life.

Grand Designs at 25 is the ultimate celebration of the greatest TV series on modern architecture and design in Britain. Featuring Kevin McCloud’s selection of the most game-changing constructions from the past 25 years, the book explores some of the most iconic – and challenging – builds ever seen on TV. From eco-builds to luxurious constructions, Grand Designs has undeniably impacted the world o

The fascinating story behind the making of Bruce Springsteen´s most surprising album, Nebraska, revealing its pivotal role in Springsteen´s career—in development as a major motion picture starring Jeremy Allen White (The Bear) “Brilliant . . . For fans of American music, Deliver Me from Nowhere makes a great ghost story.”—The Boston Globe AN NPR BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR Without Nebr