Arts and Culture

"Think not that dreams appear to the dreamer only at night, the dream of this world of pain appears to us even by day."

In this book, famed author Lafcadio Hearn presents 14 fascinating stories-including deathless ghosts and yokai, local folklore and haunted places, as well as Buddhist traditions. This edition includes a new foreword by Michael Dylan Foster which explains

From the legendary music producer, a master at helping people connect with the wellsprings of their creativity, comes a beautifully crafted book many years in the making that offers that same deep wisdom to all of us.

Brimming with sharp quotes and standout facts, a fabulous celebration of a musical trailblazer - capturing her extraordinary journey from bedroom artist to global superstar.

The Godfather of Punk and frontman for The Stooges offers insight into his creative world with this collection of lyrics brought to life by full-color photos, never-before-seen notes and memorabilia, short pieces by Iggy, and commentary from other music legends, including Danny Fields and Chris Stein from Blondie.   Iggy Pop hasn't left a mark on music; he´s left it battered and b

They stand at the apex of the great age of songwriting, the creators of the classic Broadway musicals Oklahoma!, Carousel, South Pacific, The King and I, and The Sound of Music, whose songs have never lost their popularity or emotional power. Even before they joined forces, Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II had written dozens of Broadway shows, but together they pioneered a new art form: th

Make this Christmas a watercolor wonderland with this creative guide to painting through the festive season.Christmas is the perfect time to get creative with watercolors with lots of handmade cards to paint - but cards are only a small part of the ideas that you will get from this book. Here you'll find a wealth of inspiration and techniques for all sorts of watercolor projects this Christmas!Fir

A writer's odyssey walking the Bowie heartlands, peeling back the layers of understanding about his hero.

Journey with your favourite characters from Middle-earth in this official colouring book based on the epic film trilogy The Hobbit, directed by Peter Jackson.

Making your own primitive instruments from simple materials such as coffee cans and flower pots. Includes 121 figures.

A deeply informed, radically hopeful manifesto for regenerating our economies and societies through the power of nature and natural capital.

Give your kids the gift of limitless creativity-the gateway to a world where learning and imagination intertwine!

Within the pages of this book, young minds will discover the joy of storytelling as they develop characters, build plots, and write dialogue. With carefully crafted templates, a range of layouts, and professional drawing tips, this blank comic book is the perfect gift

The inspiring novels that have left a significant mark on the world of literature and popular culture.

Lavishly illustrated with breathtaking art and imagery from the highly anticipated new movie, the exclusive Visual Companion is the ultimate introduction to every character, creature and location you will encounter in this epic adventure from the official Lord of the Rings saga.

Experience the valiant spirit of Rohan's warriors defending their homeland against the forces of darkness as you colour these breathtaking scenes featuring all the characters, creatures and landscapes from the new Lord of the Rings movie.

The history of art told through the female form, with over 80 works of art

Piece together the pop art universe in this The Story of Iconic Artists, depicting the madcap world of art from Botticelli's Birth of Venus to Damien Hirst's diamond-encrusted skull. Spot a huge collection of art-world darlings (including Andy Warhol, Salvador Dali, Frida Kahlo and Yayoi Kusama) and savour a fantastic multitude of artistic details as you build the puzzle. Perfect for avid p

A spectacular celebration of the first 50 years of Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), the award-winning visual effects house behind the Star Wars saga, Indiana Jones, E.T., Terminator 2, and Jurassic Park Industrial Light & Magic: 50 Years of Innovation is the official decade-by-decade visual retrospective of the legendary visual effects house. Founded by Star Wars creator George Lucas in 1975, IL

A colourful and concise telling of the fascinating story behind Richard Wagner's extraordinary masterpiece, Ring of the Nibelung.

The Ring is one of the most epic and compelling stories of the nineteenth century, created by a composer who was, alongside Dickens, Tolstoy and Victor-Hugo, also one of the century's master storytellers. But the story of how Wagner cr