Arts and Culture

The essential guide to Karl Lagerfeld's tenure at Chanel from his early days in the 1980s, charting his constant reinvention of the fashion house that maintained Chanel as the most illustrious couture house in the world.

The pocket-sized visual guide to the great buildings and structures of the modern age from around the world by an architecture expert.

An accessible beginner's tour to the wildly popular world of Japanese animated cinema.

The definitive collection of the Radiohead photographs of legendary photographer Tom Sheehan - with unseen images.

Journey behind the scenes of the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films in this stunning visual guide to wands, their makers, and the characters who mastered them! This expanded edition of Harry Potter: The Wand Collection provides a comprehensive look into beloved characters of the wizarding world and their wands.

'Human Figure Drawing' offers a refreshing perspective on this time timeless topic, with clear and helpful explanations and around 500 illustrations in b&w and colour.

Experience the world of fashion in a whole new way with Fashion Unfolded - an enthralling pop-up book series bringing stories of legendary brands to life in three-dimension.

Fashion Unfolded is a captivating pop-up book series that delves into the history, legacy and iconic creations of the world-renowned fashion brands. Each pop-up spread showcases legendary des

Experience the world of fashion in a whole new way with Fashion Unfolded - an enthralling pop-up book series bringing stories of legendary brands to life in three-dimension.

Fashion Unfolded is a captivating pop-up book series that delves into the history, legacy and iconic creations of the world-renowned fashion brands. Each pop-up spread showcases legendary des

A5 Notebook, Soft-covered paperback notebook, 140 lined or dot-grid pages, exposed section sewn binding, matching dip-dyed edges, lays flat.

The ceramics of Mexico embody the diversity and cultural wealth of the country itself. The production of pottery is one of the oldest Mexican crafts. There is not a state in Mexico that does not produce some sort of ceramic ware, whether it be for purposes decorative, functional, religious, or playful. This book displays Mexican ceramics of the twentieth century. It is organized by geographic area

The Ghetto Tarot mixes the magical with the real world and motivates you to activate your imagination; the mystical and ancient tarot cards come alive in this modern, vivid and provocative book. "The creativity of some photographers astounds me. Just when you think you've seen every creative, strange and unique photo idea, another comes along. These fascinating images by award-winning photographe

A boxed notecard set featuring beautiful prints of medicinal plants. Healing Plants features 16 hand-coloured plates from Elizabeth Blackwell’s A Curious Herbal (1737–39). Blackwell, a talented artist with a passion for the natural world, published her herbal as a means of financial support after her husband landed in debtor’s prison, and it quickly became a valuable reference for doctors and a

A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice Pick “Cosmetic, tool of rebellion, status signifier: Eyeliner has been all these and more. Moving through millenniums and across civilizations, Hankir gives the makeup its eye-opening due.” —The New York Times Book Review “An impressive, rigorously researched, winding path through centuries and over continents.” —NPR.org “I loved Eye

Explore the darkest depths of the subconscious with forty-four nightmarish illustrations to color.   In the fourth book of the Dark Art series, twisted dreams come to life through intricate illustrations of creatures that stalk your sleep. Illustrated by François Gautier, creator of Dimensions, Gothica, and Supernatural, Dark Art Nightmare features disturbing circus scenes, st

ADUs offer homeowners opportunities to host family and friends, addstudio or office space, or generate passive income through a long-termrental on their existing property. Combine these practical benefits withbroad and preferential rezoning in many municipalities throughout theUS, and ADUs are one of the biggest developments in housing. Written by award-winning architecture and design writer Lydi

Fans of the theatre will be thrilled to discover the original posters forhundreds of Broadway´s biggest and most beloved hits, including My Fair Lady, The Fantasticks, Hello, Dolly!, Fiddler on the Roof, Death of a Salesman, A Raisin in the Sun, and A Streetcar Named Desire—plusrare and striking designs thattried in vain to sell some of the era´s epic flops. In addition to beingan important

Seasoned photographer, ranger, and naturalist Michael P. Gadomski explores the charm of historic covered bridges in Pennsylvania with A Celebration of Pennsylvania's Covered Bridges. In our high-tech world, these structures forge a connection to our past, celebrating the craftsmanship of a bygone era. Key features include the following: Journey to the Past: Immerse yourself in an era where manua

This is the definitive, fully illustrated account of the Beatles' concerts and controversies, and of how the United States dominated their lives in so many ways. Written by one of the acknowledged experts on the Fab Four, Liverpool´s own Spencer Leigh, this volume includes interviews with fellow musicians, promoters, and audience members, together with rare photographs and memorabilia. Early i

With his iconic art and the groundbreaking content of his Bizarremagazine, John Willie is perhaps the person most responsible forintroducing fetish style to the mainstream. Illustrated with examples ofJohn´s work, this in-depth exploration shines the spotlight on the manbehind the drawings of buxom beauties and the photographs of expertlyexecuted erotic bondage, delving into • his early life

A firsthand account of the development of Kala Raksha Vidhyalaya—the first design school for traditional artisans in India—and its evolution to present-day Somaiya Kala Vidya, with personal stories of its students, their work and the school's effect on their lives and India's cultural and economic development. Somaiya Kala Vidya was conceived as a place where textile artisans in the