Arts and Culture

FUN FOR BOND FANS OF ALL AGES - the whole family will love this high-stakes game featuring 64 characters, gadgets and locations from all the James Bond movies PLAY AND LEARN - this board game comes with a leaflet packed with 007 trivia. Learn about Bond's most memorable nemeses, Q's craziest gadgets and more! GREAT GIFT - perfect for dedicated James Bond fans, lovers of cinema and families w

Music theory is the study of the fundamental elements of music and how it is written. MUSIC THEORY FOR BEGINNERS was developed for anyone interested in learning to read and write music, a task that can be quite daunting for novices. This book, however, will allay any fears and set you on the path to learning what all those dots, lines and symbols actually mean. It provides the necessary scholarly

The official behind-the-scenes companion guide to the first two seasons of Stranger Things and beyond, brought to life with exclusive color photos and stunning concept art.

The official behind-the-scenes companion to Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, featuring cast and crew interviews, photos, and insights about making the film For fans of Dungeons & Dragons and the upcoming fantasy adventure film Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, this gorgeous tome showcases the storytelling, worldbuilding, and creativity behind the movie.   Join in the adve

The Northern art of life has become a role model for a meaningful work-life balance. Entrepreneurs, designers, and artists are the central figures who influence every- thing from crime fiction to interior design and furniture, to outdoors activities and attitudes toward nature, to craft beer and fashion. Nordic countries have almost closed the gender gap to achieve equal numbers of men and women i

Introducing Britain's finest examples of brutalist architecture. Brutalist architecture is more popular now than it has ever been. Imposing and dramatic, with monolithic concrete exteriors, it forms an enduring part of our post-war urban landscape. This beautifully photographed book is an authoritative survey of the finest British examples from the very late 1950s to the 1970s, from leading arc

Celebrating 60 years of James Bond films! The essential guide to all 25 Bond adventures, including No Time to Die, starring Daniel Craig! The James Bond Film Guide has it all: facts on the stories, characters, vehicles, gadgets, and locations of each 007 movie. This authorized guide takes fans through six decades of one of the entertainment industry´s greatest, most-enduring film franchises ever,

Gypsy Rose Lee´s memoir became a New York Times bestseller in 1957, inspiring the 1959 hit musical, two movies, and three revivals. Now a fourth, directed by Arthur Laurents and starring Patti LuPone, is lighting up New York, winning top Broadway theatre awards, including three 2008 Tony Awards, as well as raves from critics and audiences:   “No matter how long you live, you´ll never see

ROCK N ROLL PHOTOGRAPHY IS THE NEW TRAINSPOTTING, is a retrospective of Australian Photographer Tony Mott's work. The book covers 30 years of stunningly reproduced images of international iconic figures in rock taken by one of Australia's best loved rock photographers. Tony Mott arrived in Australia in 1976 and has become Australia's leading Rock Photographer. His photos have been published in 20

Have you noticed something about every “100 Greatest Movies Ever Made,” or “100 Films to See Before You Die” list? The people in those movies … they’re almost all men. With so much incredible cinema to choose from, there’s only so many movies you can watch about bunch of white guys struggling with their daddy issues, right?It’s time to push past the male gatekeepers of what makes a movie “great” o

Your jigsaw night is set to change forever when you crack open this intricately illustrated unofficial jigsaw puzzle all about the iconic TV phenomenon of Friends. "Pivot. Pivot. PIVOT!"--Ross Geller, 1999 Ross's sage advice on the art of pivoting might just come in handy when the time comes for you to assemble the individual pieces of Friends Jigsaw Puzzle: The one with 500 pieces. Jigsaws are

What kind of artists put a moustache on the Mona Lisa? Enter a urinal in an art competition? Declare their own independent republic? Hijack a ship? Dadas! And what happens to such a movement? With Dada, many of the artists declared their own "Pope" and continued their journey (with no destination) into Surrealism, creating burning giraffes, "amoebic" dogs, and lobster telephones–some of the

Accompanying CD-ROM includes songs and easy-to-follow practices.

Music history is nearly as old as human civilisation itself and while it has permeated the arts and popular culture for centuries, it still has a mystifying aura surrounding it. But fear not - it's not as complicated as it seems and anyone can learn the origins and history of Western classical music. In addition to learning how better to understand (and enjoy!) classical music, THE HISTORY OF CLAS

Abstract Expressionism was the defining movement in American art during the years following World War II, making New York City the centre of the international art scene. But what the heck did it mean! The drips, the spills, the splashes, the blotches of colour, the wild spontaneous energy—signifying what?ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONISM FOR BEGINNERS will not only help you understand, but, also, appreciate

People all over the world have always used symbols to express and communicate the things that mean most to them. From a country's flag, which can signify more than patriotism, to a charm bracelet, with its 'portable memories', symbolism takes various forms. Familiarity with symbolism opens up levels of understanding most of us have probably never been aware of. Why, for instance, do we share a sec

Piet Mondrian or Georgia O'Keeffe – Andy Warhol or Frida Kahlo – whose artworks have been the most influential? The most shocking? The most expensive? How about their versatility or critical reception? These cards allow art lovers of all ages to play their favourite artists against each other to discover who rules the art world. Now in a new and expanded edition which redresses the gender imbalanc

Visit the glamorous past to peek into the future. Forget the crystal ball – try the silver screen! This shimmering deck will beckon you back to a time of dazzling stars, glimmering boudoirs, and overflowing champagne. And hey: if your cards ain´t looking so swell – just turn on one of your favorite flicks and audition for a better fate tomorrow.

Recent homes by California's KAA Design celebrate modern living, blending indoors and outdoors with craftsmanship and eco-friendly features. Inspired by Rudolf Schindler, their designs in CA, NV, and CO integrate geothermal and solar systems, offering multiple views for daydreaming.

In the realm of electronic world beat, Pathaan is arguably the singular choice. Truly the ambassador of international sounds, his Stoned Asia Music series and sound are solid. Now, he teams up with co-producer and internationally renowned yoga teacher Shiva Rea to offer Tandava, an energizing mix of sensuous rhythms, meditative riffs, and world music. Inspired by Shiva Rea's Yoga Shakti DVD series