Batsford

Batsford’s history dates back to 1843, and since then it has forged a strong reputation for niche publishing. Many of the publishing subjects – established decades ago and sometimes a century ago – are still part of the list today; textile art, practical art and craft; architecture and design; heritage and chess. Still at the heart of the list are serious books by experts that are both accessible and beautiful. Innovation has always been part of the Batsford tradition which continues to be maintained, whether it is being the first to promote colouring for grown-ups with the bestselling Millie Marotta series, or show textile work as an art form. The quality of Batsford’s books means they sell for years, often decades.

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Lockdown Secrets

A compelling collection of anonymous postcards sent during lockdown, revealing hilarious, salacious, relatable and sometimes heartbreaking secret confessions. In the thick of the 2021 coronavirus lockdown, designer and shopowner Eleanor Tattersfield put out a call on Instagram: 'I'll send you a postcard, you send me a secret'. Lockdown Secrets is an astonishing record of what happened next.

€4.60 excl tax

Millie marottas tropical wonderland - journal set - 3 notebooks

€3.70 excl tax

Art of the tea towel - 100 of the best designs

A visual history of tea towel design, from the 1950s to today. Both practical and beautiful, the tea towel has over the last century established itself firmly as an essential piece of domestic design. This lavishly illustrated book explores 100 of the best tea towel designs from the 1950s to today. Featured are tea towels from well-known textile designers such as Lucienne Day, Emma Bridgewater

€8.90 excl tax

Raw Drawing

A fresh way of approaching drawing, which banishes inhibitions and helps you visualize your thoughts, express your emotions, develop your ideas.

€6.70 excl tax

Millie Marotta's Precious Planet

A fascinating new collection of images to colour from bestselling colouring book creator Millie Marotta, on a subject close to her heart - endangered and vulnerable species.

€9.00 excl tax

Cloth Stories: Capturing Domestic Life in Textile Art

Ali Ferguson reveals the secrets of her textile art and shares her ingenious methods for finding inspiration within the home. Textile artist Ali Ferguson´s exquisite work focuses on the world of the home, taking inspiration from domestic life and the objects that surround and comfort us. But it is far from mundane: vintage fabric and hand-embroidered text are beautifully paired to create evocativ

€17.30 excl tax

Millie Marotta's Animal Kingdom - a colouring book adventure

Millie's Animal Kingdom offers a range of beautiful illustrations to colour in, personalise and make your own. An inspirational book for all lovers of fine illustration.

€6.90 excl tax

Learn Quickly: The Big Book of Watercolour

A compendium of information containing everything you need to know about painting people and landscapes in watercolour, with simple exercises and step-by-step demonstrations to develop your masterpiece.

€13.80 excl tax