Arts and Culture

The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and editor of The New Yorker writes on some of the essential musicians of our time.

'I have now attained the true art of letter writing,' wrote Jane Austen in one of her many missives to her sister Cassandra. This new box set will enable Austen fans to embrace the art of letter-writing for themselves, with 50 postcards celebrating book covers by Penguin across ten decades. Included in this set are Helen Binyon's classic 1938 illustrated edition of Pride and Prejudice; a specia

A detailed, illustrated directory of horror movies and sub-genres, from the birth of cinema to the present day.

SPECIAL 20th ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF A SEMINAL ART MEMOIR

In this indispensable guide by the mega-popular Bucket List Family, discover expert tips for traveling with kids and 50 not-to-be-missed destination itineraries.

As a family of five, the Bucket List Family has swum with whales in Tonga, slept in castles in Ireland, lived on a houseboat in Amsterdam, eaten breakfast with giraffes in Kenya, spent Halloween in Disneyland, and visite

With a foreword by Paul McCartney

'It's semi-devotional -- a really special place' Florence Welch
'There are certain things that are mythical. Abbey Road is mythical' Nile Rodgers

Many people will recognise the famous zebra crossing. Some visitors may have graffitied their name on its hallowed outer walls. Others might even have managed to penetra

Picking up the baton from the instant hit Kinfolk Travel, this book is the first in a new trilogy that delves even deeper into the many promises and possibilities of slow travel; Kinfolk Islands will be a visual exploration of favorite and unknown islands worldwide.

Stelios Faitakis masterfully depicts modern subjects in a style reminiscent of iconic paintings of the Middle Ages. The distinctive and technically outstanding visual language of the paintings of young Greek artist Stelios Faitakis skillfully combines the depiction of modern subjects with the influence of Byzantine, Russian, and Eastern iconic painting. The trademarks of his work are the intensive

Innovative brand presentations from temporary pop-up shops to flagship stores. The way in which we experience and consume brands is changing more rapidly today than ever before. The strong influence of e-commerce and the digital realm is forcing brands to rethink the traditional presentation of their wares in conventional stores. More and more companies throughout the world are exploring new conce

In times of dramatic change for the world’s economy, climate, culture, and art, ABSTRACT takes a revealing and entertaining look at what endures. Everything seems to be in flux: capitalism through the Occupy movement, democracy through political reorganization in North Africa, the climate through the economic advancement of newly industrializing nations, our media usage through the ubiquity

Every classic film features iconic images that are unforgettable to movie lovers, from the house on the hill fromPSYCHO toPULP FICTION's the Big Kahuna burger to the giant dinosaur sculptures ofPEE-WEE'S BIG ADVENTURE. InNAME THAT MOVIE, celebrated illustrator Paul Rogers tests our visual knowledge of the world of cinema, highlighting both obscure and instantly recognizable references to 100 class

What exists in the space between the words and the pictures? How do the stories unfold? What happens between the first sketch and finished picturebook? Twelve of the world’s finest contemporary picturebook makers generously share their experiences, challenges, doubts, sketches, illustrations, and invaluable insights into their creation process. They reveal the complex and time-consuming work tha

Ten beautifully illustrated essays tell the stories of handcrafted objects and their makers, providing inspiration and insight into Black history and craftsmanship. Black artisans have long been central to American art and design, creating innovative and highly desired work against immense odds. Atlanta-based chairmaker and scholar Robell Awake explores the stories behind ten cornerstones of Blac

This fun, fabulous, and effortlessly fluid mix-and-match magnetic dress-up doll set puts the power of fashion in your hands. Housed in a delightful portable box, the set includes four dolls and forty-eight interchangeable outfit pieces. The stylish separates include artfully illustrated gorpcore jackets, botanical print robes, dapper suits, couture capelets, and more. Each daring ensemble fits al

In How Ideas Are Born, readers will find a treasure chest ofimages by 26 diverse illustrators from 12 different countriesthat the author has gathered, selected and curated for the book.The types of images and styles vary, ranging from the childlikeand naive to the poignant, suggestive and truly masterly.In addition to the 270 images, the book contains 110 drawingsand pages from notebooks and sketc

Shaun Tan is one of the world's most highly acclaimed narrative artists--his stories and images are loved by countless young and not-so-young readers around the world. Drawing upon 25 years as a picture book and comics creator, painter, and film-maker, Creature explores the central obsession of this visionary artist, from casual doodles to studied oil-paintings.Beyond sketches for acclaimed works

Everything you need to become a manga artist, with step-by-step instructions, exercises, and tips and tricks and feature spreads from other artists.

Everything you need to learn how to make your own natural watercolour paints, oak gall ink and the brushes and pens with which to use them. Youll find out how to forage for natural materials in your locale and pick up all the principles and skills you need for making your own paints.

Billy Showell is a well-respected botanical watercolour artist, and her exceptional eye for detail and ability to re-create the form, texture, colour and patterning of a wide range of plants have earned her a formidable reputation worldwide. Her compositions are given a contemporary, sometimes playful twist, while retaining all the beauty and accuracy of traditional botanical paintings. In this

From simple shapes to great drawings in easy stages.

If you want to learn how to draw a fantastic selection of dragons, start here and now. Even absolute beginners will be able to create pictures to be proud of following this clear step-by-step technique.