Arts and Culture

GIVE THE BOOK OF GIFTS THIS CHRISTMAS - ORIGINAL, INSPIRING AND BEAUTIFULLY HAND-ILLUSTRATED ARTWORK BY LUCY DUNBAR THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP FIVE BESTSELLER James Norbury meets Raymond Brigg’s The Snowman with a touch of Love, Actually . . . The first book from the hugely popular new Instagram talent ---- Sometimes we all need a gift to help us through our life, or even just through the day.

Sunday Times bestseller! Ted's sniff and tell It’s hard to believe Ted was once a skinny, unwanted pup who was dumped outside an animal shelter, before he found fame and fortune alongside Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse on the hit BBC series Gone Fishing. In this exclusive exposé, Ted reveals what it’s like working alongside two national treasures and what really happens whe

** THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND SUNDAY TIMES ART BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 ** A revelatory portrait of a great museum and the moving story of one guard's quest to find solace and meaning in art 'Who would have thought that the outstanding art book of you would have been written not by a curator or an art historian or even an artist - but by a museum guard?' Sunday Times When Patrick’s older

Discover your inner artist and deep connection with nature with this striking project book on the basics of watercolour from Inga Buividavice. Wild Watercolour starts with an introduction to the basic techniques of watercolour, coaching you for painting success by showing you how to recreate nature’s wildlife and habitats. Experience how the practical medium of painting in watercolour can connec

Enter the enchanting and disarming world of Hikari Shimoda where cuteness and horror co-exist. Inspired by the Japanese manga and anime from her youth, Shimoda's work expresses modern day issues in colourful and illustrative techniques. Often depicting starry-eyed children, she dresses her characters in heroic costumes resembling Superman and magical girls, an anime sub-genre of young girls who us

For the past 15 years, fantasy artist, Jasmine Becket-Griffith, has captivated a worldwide audience with her imaginative acrylic paintings. Exploring realms of sparkling whimsy and gothic melancholy, her original characters evoke an emotional response with their large luminous eyes. This volume contains a comprehensive compilation of fine colour reproductions of Jasmine's paintings and serves as a

For the past two decades, fantasy artist, Jasmine Becket- Griffith, has entranced a worldwide audience with her pop-surrealist, acrylic paintings. Exploring themes of magic, mystery and historical reference, infused with gothic melancholy, her original characters always evoke a sense of wonder and visceral human connection with their trademark large expressive eyes. This volume is an expansive mon

Seize the day in the name of art. This creative call to arms from the mind of Neil Gaiman combines his extraordinary words with deft and striking illustrations by Chris Riddell. 'Like a bedtime story for the rest of your life, this is a book to live by.

What is the secret code behind so many musical compositions? How do you substitute chords to create greater musical complexity? Why is music so good at playing with people´s emotions? In this compact book, composer and pianist Jason Martineau presents the elements of music in clear and comprehensible terms. Packed with superb diagrams and a wealth of fascinating hard-to-come-by musical tips, thi

The national bestseller! “A superb book...[Kaplan is] a master biographer, a dogged researcher and shaper of narrative, and this is his most ambitious book to date.” —Los Angeles Times From the author of the definitive biography of Frank Sinatra, the story of how jazz arrived at the pinnacle of American culture in 1959, told through the journey of three towering artists—Miles Da

A revelatory look at the tumultuous life of a jazz legend and American cultural icon “A book written as only one artist could view another, with insight and sincere compassion.” —Sandra Cisneros, best-selling author of Woman Without Shame In the first biography of Billie Holiday in more than two decades, Paul Alexander—author of heralded lives of Sylvia Plath and J. D. Salinger&mdash

REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK "This story left me thinking about the ways we overcome setbacks and redefine what truly matters." - Reese Witherspoon (Reese’s Book Club December '24 Pick) A once-famous ballerina faces a final choice—to return to the world of Russian dance that nearly broke her, or to walk away forever—in this incandescent novel of redemption and love On a White Nigh

A FLAME TREE NOTEBOOK. Beautiful and luxurious the journals combine high-quality production with magnificent art. Perfect as a gift, and an essential personal choice for writers, notetakers, travellers, students, poets and diarists. Features a wide range of well-known and modern artists, with new artworks published throughout the year.

Mats Gustafson's newest works are dedicated to the grace and beauty of Maria Grazia Chiuri's creations for Dior. Seven years after the publication of the first Dior by Mats Gustafson, the Swedish illustrator returns to capturing the sophistication and glamour of the House of Dior. In this sublime volume, Gustafson´s ethereal watercolors and vibrant collages focus on the designs of Maria Grazia Ch

The Maine Coast presents 80 black-and-white photographs of rugged beauty and coastal havens through the lens of renowned photographer Michael Kahn. Key Features: Seascape Masterpieces: Kahn's stunning seascapes are expertly captured with a 1950s camera, showcasing the wild elegance of the Maine coast. Sailing Scenes: The photographs express the allure of pristine beaches, lighthouses,

The Art of Paper Quilling is an exquisite paper art kit featuring instructions on basic quilling techniques and all the materials you need to make 10 whimsical flora and fauna designs.

Doodling for Cat People is designed to appeal to seasoned artists and doodle enthusiasts alike. Packed with more than 50 fun and inspirational prompts, doodling exercises, and feline-related factoids, professional illustrator Gemma Correll sparks the imagination and spurs cat lovers to explore, experiment, and brainstorm ways to draw and doodle their favorite furry friends with her cute and clever

History is brought to life in many historic houses, especially at Christmas time, when special decorations help to welcome the social season and visiting guests. In this revised second edition, learn history and local customs through engaging text and over 420 color photos. Costumed guides interpret Christmas traditions in some of the thirty specially decorated houses that are featured from across

A beautifully illustrated biography of one of the oldest Spanish luxury fashion houses.

Why do we need art?

What Art Does is an invitation to explore this vital question. How it creates communities, opens our worlds, and can transform us.

Curious and playful, richly illustrated, full of ideas and life, it is an inspiring call to imagine a different future.