Arts and Culture

Traces the extraordinary cultural legacy of the Minianka tribe of West Africa, for whom music serves a sacred, healing function for the individual and society. This authentic, traditional chanting and singing expresses the full potential for the sacred and the magical in music. Companion CD to the book The Healing Drum42 mins. duration(cdzm, cdzh)

This vivid and provocative book provides an unparalleled overview of the Goddess as she was defined by the ancient societies, whose people worshiped her. The author spent more than four decades studying Goddess images - statues, religious artifacts, and art - from Asia, Europe, the Middle East and other parts of the world. With more than 400 magnificent illustrations and photographs (many in colou

Every once in a great while an artist emerges who does more than simply reflect the social trends of the time. These artists are able to transcend established thinking and help us redefine ourselves and our world. Today a growing number of art critics philosophers and spiritual seekers believe they have found that vision in the art of Alex Grey. TRANSFIGURATIONS is the eagerly awaited follow-up to

The Mystery Schools of Egypt, Greece, and Rome understood that vibration is the fundamental active force in the universe and developed specific chants and tones for healing the mind, body, and spirit and achieving altered states of consciousness. Overtone chanting--also called vocal harmonics--is the ability of the human voice to create two or more notes at the same time. Healing Sounds explains h

In 1926 the fabled alchemist Fulcanelli left his remarkable manuscript concerning the Hermetic Study of Gothic Cathedral Construction with a student. He than disappeared. The book decodes the symbology found upon and within the Gothic Cathedrals of Europe which have openly displayed the secrets of alchemy for 700 years.

Morocco: Ancient cities, adobe fortresses of centuries past, fertile plains of wheat and olives, carpets of wildflowers, endless deserts, wild mountains, and isolated rural villages. And of course, the fabled open-air markets framed with stacks of woven rugs and other handicrafts, exotic scents wafting through the aisles, the hum of Arabic, Berber, French. Within this diverse land and confluence o

Over the past decade, tattoos have become one of the most popular forms of visual culture in the world. TTT: Tattoo is a survey of 250 of the best international tattooers working today. Included are established practitioners – Duncan X, Tomas Tomas, Scott Campbell, the Leu family, Stephanie Tamez – and lesser-known emerging talents, all of whom work towards pushing the boundaries of the art form.

Imagine a world full of cogs and rivets, goggles and corsets – the romance of the past meets the technology of the future. This Steampunk calendar celebrates a subculture on the rise with 12 fantastic artworks portraying the ecstatic fantasy of steam-powered worlds. Informative text accompanies each work and the datepad features previous and next month’s views.

Self-employed fantasy artist Jasmine Becket-Griffith has been working on her art professionally since 1997. She spends all of her time painting in her studio in Florida, coming up with beautiful and gothic digital artworks featuring faeries, mermaids, princesses and more in her impressive and instantly recognizable style. This calendar features 12 of her works.

Enter the fantastical and enchanting worlds created by artists Rebecca Sinz, Jonas Jodicke, Lauren Small and Aimee Stewart. Enjoy and discover some of their fantastic artworks, featuring the unicorn – a beautiful and mysterious mythical creature. Informative text accompanies each work in this art calendar and the datepad features previous and next months views.

This Dragon Art calendar is a stunning collection of dragon illustrations by the talented Kerem Beyit, a freelance digital artist from Turkey. The incredible fantasy artwork in this calendar celebrates the truly unforgettable fiery creatures that have inspired some of the greatest fantasy works of all time.

Combining high-quality production with magnificent fine art, this luxurious week-to-view pocket diary has a foil and embossed cover with magnetic closure. Featuring on its cover a beautiful design based on Josephine Wall’s magical artwork Soul of a Unicorn, this diary makes a perfect gift or a special treat just for you.

Combining high-quality production with magnificent fine art, this luxurious week-to-view pocket diary has a foil and embossed cover with magnetic closure. Featuring on its cover Alice in a Dali Dream by Jasmine Becket-Griffith this diary makes a perfect gift or a special treat just for you.

Part of a series of exciting and luxurious Flame Tree Notebooks. Combining high-quality production with magnificent fine art, the covers are printed on foil in five colours, embossed, then foil stamped. And they're powerfully practical: a pocket at the back for receipts and scraps, two bookmarks and a solid magnetic side flap. These are perfect for personal use and make a dazzling gift. This examp

Combining high-quality production with magnificent fine art, this luxurious week-to-view pocket diary has a foil and embossed cover with magnetic closure. Featuring on its cover a beautiful design based on Anne Stokes’s powerful artwork Dragon Mage, this officially licensed diary makes a perfect gift or a special treat just for you.

With comprehensive instruction, plenty of artist tips and tricks, and beautiful artwork to inspire, Oil & Acrylic: Flowers is the perfect resource for any aspiring painter. Award-winning artist Marcia Baldwin teaches aspiring artists how to paint stunning floral scenes in Oil & Acrylic: Flowers. Inside, find information about the painting tools and materials you need to get started, as well as p

Packed with art and visual reference materials used during development of the game, this deluxe, hardcover volume is a must-have for fans of Final Fantasy VII Remake. Final Fantasy VII Remake: Material Ultimania presents a comprehensive collection of production art and CG art assets, including character models and illustrations, locations and backgrounds, accessories, weapons, enemies, and more,