Quarto Publishing Group UK

An intriguing investigation into over 50 elusive artworks that were stolen and never recovered. Mona Lisa, Starry Night, Birth of Venus. People travel for hundreds of miles to observe these breathtaking paintings with their own eyes. Now discover the artworks that nobody can ever see… and the fascinating stories behind their disappearance. In this collection of daring heist stories, read about

A colourful biography of one of the worlds greatest living artists told in a unique graphic novel style

In the many realms of modern fantasy there is only one true King, and his name is George Raymond Richard Martin.   With A Song of Ice and Fire, Martin has created a world on a scale almost unrivalled by any other single writer. Approaching two million words and still evolving, this genuinely epic series of novels, with its deeply interlocking narratives, finely crafted drama and enormous range

Celebrate Formula One’s most iconic drivers with this exploration of their triumphs and tragedies. Featuring high-quality photography and insight from renowned F1 journalist Tony Dodgins. At the heart of Formula One lies the triumphs and tragedies of the sport's greatest stars. The drama, personality and thrill of the sport are all tied to the cult drivers who have made racing so great to watch.

Discover the fascinating folklore behind more than 40 of nature’s most intriguing plants and learn how you can benefit from their timeless wisdom in everyday life. Why do buttercups glow when held beneath your chin? Which blooms are sometimes called fairy phones? Why are foxgloves sometimes ominously referred to as ‘Deadman’s Bellows’? And what is the true meaning of a rose? Humans have given me

An innovative new game from the multimillion-copy bestselling phenomenon Little People, BIG DREAMS: outsmart your opponent by guessing their character before they guess yours in this easy-to-learn game!  A guessing game with a difference: ask ‘yes’ or ‘no’ questions to play, but questions about appearance won’t get you far… Instead of ‘do you wear glasses?’ think ‘did you win a Nobel prize?’ Focus

A celebration of 100 of the best romantic comedies of all time – all with proper feminist credentials. From Barbie to Muriel’s Wedding and It Happened One Night to 13 Going on 30, this book will validate your love of romcoms and prove they have always had your back. We all love romcoms. They keep us on the edge of our seats, waiting for the two leads to fall madly in love. But what you may not

Travel to Planet Drag and explore the styles, influences, artists and events that have made the art of drag so outrageously popular in 15 countries around the world. Exquisitely styled by top drag artists and with a foreword by Canada’s Drag Race judge Brooke Lynn Hytes, this is the ultimate guide to drag – a glittering, feathered foray into the past and present of this much-loved art form. Gl

Unofficial and unauthorised. 'When people ask me if I went to film school I tell them, "No, I went to films"'. From the set of 1993’s Pulp Fiction, to a bar room meeting with Robert Rodriguez and an inspirational lunch with Leonardo di Caprio, this unique graphic novel takes us across a series of Hollywood-inspired vignettes covering the movie-obsessed life and career of one of modern cinema’s

Unofficial and unauthorised In 1962, Andy Warhol displayed 32 canvases of Campbell’s soup cans in a New York art gallery. The art world – and what we consider to be art – would never be the same again. Follow Warhol through his upbringing in Pittsburgh, moving to New York City, finding inspiration and conquering the creative world, in this unique graphic biography. Discover what made Warhol ti

The official bingo game from the multi-million copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series! An easy-to-learn bingo game: Screen-free family fun with simple gameplay for 2–6 players Discover inspiring role models from the popular children’s book series Little People, BIG DREAMS and learn as you play! Attractive gift box contains: 6 double-sided bingo cards, 30 bingo chips, 54 tokens, a cl

Nobody knows the city of light like Paris resident and travel writer John Baxter – and nobody is able to write about its culture quite so intriguingly. Let him guide you around the Paris you’ve always wanted to know. How was Ernest Hemingway received by the city he wrote so much about, and where did he rub shoulders with other literary greats? Are Parisian waiters really as rude as their reputat

From the expert creators of Sunday Times Bestseller The Complete Air Fryer Cookbook, this is the ultimate solution to busy mealtimes, featuring 140 simple, straightforward air fryer recipes. This no-frills beginner guide is full of effortless and practical recipes that absolutely anyone can follow, regardless of experience, showing you how easy it is to feed yourself, your friends and family al

A vibrant visual celebration of the iconic cube.  The Rubik’s® Cube was created in 1974 by Erno Rubik, a Hungarian architecture professor. Rubik later used the Cube as a learning exercise to teach his students about three-dimensional spaces. Little did he know his ‘magic cube’ (as he originally named it) would become one of the most famous puzzles of all time! By the 1980s, the Rubik’s Cube was

Mindfulness in Reading embraces the joy of absorbing words on a page, encouraging a deeply therapeutic state of mind as vital to our wellbeing as breathing. The healing power of reading has been renowned since Aristotle; focus, flow and enlightenment can all be achieved through this universal act. In this illuminating guide, Ella Berthoud explores how reading mindfully can shape the person you

"In Mindfulness in Bird Watching, Claire Thompson elegantly weaves a narrative full of her own delightfully documented encounters with birds in amongst sage guidance on using mindfulness to help readers become deeply aware of the present moment. Following Claire's clearly described exercises has the potential to lead one from mere identification to making deeply insightful observations into the

This is it! The everyday French cookbook you’ll truly cook from, night after night. Grounded in the wisdom of classical French cooking, yet updated for today, Everyday French Cooking emphasizes easy technique, simple food, and speedy preparation of French cuisine without sacrificing taste. Too often, French cooking evokes images of fine dining at ornate restaurants where a small army of chefs

Explore 35 step-by-step how-tos and more than 100 additional tips and tricks for creating a variety of manga characters, animals, and scenes in The Art of Drawing Manga. With 144 pages of in-depth instruction and hundreds of reference images, The Art of Drawing Manga is suitable for all manga artists and enthusiasts, regardless of age. From learning the basics of drawing archetypal characters

Lushly illustrated and with beautifully descriptive text, The Cottage Garden is a guide to appreciating and creating plantings in the classic cottage garden design style.

From Monet and Matisse to Van Gogh and Warhol, Modern Art for Kids is a guide to 20+ renowned artists, designed for both adults and children to enjoy together.