Arts and Culture

One day all the screens went dark--and we couldn't even post about it. We all dream about it: a life free of scrolling, tweeting, liking, faving, streaming, replying, apologizing for not replying, and other assaults on our poor, saturated brains. But what would an analog world actually look like? Chris Colin, author of What to Talk About, paints a picture that's a little Edenic and a little demen

Celebrate the charm of chickens with 10 embroidery patterns featuring adorable hens and chicks and the materials to make any two of the projects. Stitchin’ Chicken Embroidery Kit includes designs for crafters of all levels. With a nod to folk-art motifs, these designs have timeless appeal. This collection contains an overview of basic embroidery stitches, original patterns, and instructions for c

150 peelable tattoo stickers from the bestselling author, illustrator and tattoo artist Megmunden

A great pianist and composer Francesco Lotoro has been involved for over thirty years in an epochal undertaking: building an archive of the music that survived the concentration camps.

- ONE-OF-A-KIND CARD DECK: Includes 40 full-color printed cards filled with profiles of top-selling Wheezes (from Puking Pastilles to Fainting Fancies, Screaming Yo-yos, Pigmy Puffs, and beyond), and "Words of Weasley" for magical mischief inspiration; all feature eye-catching graphic artwork from the Weasleys' shop - GUIDED JOURNAL: An accompanying book is filled with prompts for jokes, invent

Play to win with this new and improved edition of the collectible Golden Snitch kit, now with gold-plated snitch and wings, upgraded base, and all-new illustrated book. Perfect for fans of Quidditch and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter! - Specifications: Authentic replica of the Golden Snitch as seen in the Harry Potter films; measures approximately 1-1/2 inches in diameter; complete with de

Engage with all your favourite magical creatures from the Wizarding World with this one-of-a-kind gift set featuring a fully illustrated card deck and guidebook spotlighting Buckbeak the Hippogriff, Fawkes the Phoenix, Fluffy the Three-Headed Dog, and dozens more. - Deluxe set: This package includes 40 stunningly designed cards (3 x 5 inches) in an interior sleeve; an 80-page, companion paperba

Explore the mysterious world of the Dark Arts within the Wizarding World, with this unique, officially licensed Harry Potter Dark Arts Mini Deck and Guidebook. - Specifications: Includes 70 Dark Arts-themed cards that are 2 1/2 x 3 1/2-inches, featuring the characters, items, spells, and more that are key to the Dark Arts - Book included: A 48-page guidebook to the world of the Dark arts, feat

Celebrate Harry Potter's birthday (or your own-or a fellow Wizarding World fan's) with this one-of-a-kind gift set featuring the boy wizard's birthday cake from Hagrid, that plays the immortal line "You're a Wizard, Harry." - Specifications: Includes figure of Rubeus Hagrid holding his iconic pink-with-green-icing birthday cake for Harry; including base, figure is 2-3/4 x 3-5/8 x 2-3/4 inches

This stunning package is a truly immersive reading experience with unseen imagery, concept art and exclusive insights from the cast and crew. It includes exclusive and removable photographs, pull-outs, maps, pamphlets and other artefacts from the world of the films. A must-have for all fans of Harry Potter - old and new alike. 'Visually scrumptious, filled with fun gimmicks and cut-outs' - Inde

The first English-language monograph on silversmith, sculptor, jeweler, and artist Wiwen Nilsson, whose work is a gem in the history of Swedish design. Featuring superb new photography, stunning archive imagery, and texts by leading international curators, commentators, and experts, this book is the first English-language monograph dedicated to the life and work of Wiwen Nilsson, a pioneer of art

The official Royal Horticultural Society week-to-week desk diary contains a beautiful collection of plant illustrations, making this the perfect gift for all gardeners and plant lovers.  The Royal Horticultural Society Diary 2025 brings together a selection of rare and beautiful works by German–Swiss artist Christian Gottlieb Geissler (1729–1814) from the RHS Lindley Collections. The diary fea

Studios of Their Own travels around the world examining the unique spaces, habits and rituals of over 50 famous artists. From Picasso, to Hockney, to Caravaggio, discover the eclectic creative spaces used by artistic visionaries, brought to life with evocative illustrations. Crossing centuries, continents and genres, Alex Johnson explores these artists’ workspaces and habits. How do they pract

This comprehensive and in-depth study delves into the life and works of the most famous director who has ever lived, Steven Spielberg. Spielberg is the medium’s defining artist – the embodiment of the Hollywood ideal: the commercial potential of film married to its creative possibilities. He’s widely popular, but he’s also a stylist, and far darker than he is given credit for. Often, it is this

'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

In The New Silversmith, jewelry artist Nicole Ringgold shares her cutting-edge sculptural torchwork techniques for creating hand-fabricated, nature-inspired jewelry in sterling silver. Taking an innovative approach that challenges metalworking’s conventional wisdom, Ringgold creates intricate designs by fusing and carving scraps, and minimizes the need for chemicals by using tools in visionary w

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

Body painter extraordinaire Chris Peck, aka Rainbowskinz, shows you the fundamental techniques he uses to create an infinite number of extraordinary looks. Learn the secrets of stunning transformations with cosplay superstar Chris Peck in The Art of Cosplay and Creative Makeup. Known as Rainbowskinz on social media, Peck shares invaluable techniques for aspiring and experienced cosplayers alike,

Break out the flannel, scrunchies, and high-rise jeans and indulge in this nostalgic illustrated trip through the 1990s’ most influential albums across all genres. In 501 Essential Albums of the ’90s, Gary Graff leads a cast of fellow music journalists in presenting the music of everyone’s favorite decade…the last decade before the proliferation of social media and digital downloads. With live