Non-Fiction Books

In this exciting and comprehensive book, Keith Cummings presents an appreciation of glass - its nature and the skills, techniques and machines that...

There is a strong public interest in topics related to theology, retreat centres and mysticism Provides insight on the architectural features of th...

This compelling book chronicles 75 of the most influential artists from the dawn of the 20th century to the present, and from around the world. Eac...

Prototyping is an essential part of the designer's repertoire. Designers prototype their projects to test them, structurally, aesthetically, techni...

The next generation of architectural design is moving outside the box. Robotic arms are beginning to replace and advance now common digital fabrica...

Materials inspire and arouse emotions, they surround us everywhere, we possess them and feel them. Similarly to people, our formative first impress...

Whether you're a complete beginner or keen to improve your skills, Oils in 10 Steps is sure to help you on your way to becoming a true artist. Span...

The first, and sure to be definitive, collection of the iconic work of Joe Eula, the foremost illustrator of the late twentieth century, featuring ...

Today - from haute couture to ready-to-wear - parkas, puffer coats and backpacks, as well as garments made of neoprene and Mylar are everywhere. Bu...

A la carte. This is a feast for the eyes. Until restaurants became commonplace in the late 1800s, printed menus for meals were rare commodities res...

An ambitious publication in scope and specification, the book presents the total design output of one of the world's most talented and sought-after...

From Bessie Smith and The Supremes to Joan Baez, Madonna, Beyonce, Amy Winehouse, Dolly Parton, Sleater-Kinney, Taylor Swift, and scores more, wome...

Japanese Modern Architecture 1920-2015 uses a series of thematic lenses to explain the rich history of Japanese architectural developments from the...

Here is a lively and lighthearted survey that looks at the role that old and classic fonts - from letterpress to slab serifs and beyond - play in c...

Smart-lighting design is a rapidly growing area of interactive and cross-disciplinary design that is defining new practices in the profession. Supe...

Finally--a cute and approachable "how-to-draw" manga for shojo artists. Through a series of simple lessons, global manga artist Lin teaches readers...

Wagner's operatic works rank with the supreme achievements of western culture. But acceptance of Wagner's musical genius is tempered by feelings of...

8 detachable posters on heavy card ready for framing. 30 x 40 cm fit standard frames. See other Posterbooks in the series, Smoke!, Hokusai, Mucha, ...

Peter Hook, as co-founder of Joy Division and New Order, has been shaping the course of popular music for thirty years. He provided the propulsive ...

Produced in association with the Musee Marmottan Monet, this beautifully illustrated book looks at the life and work of the leading light in the Im...

This global survey of graphic design innovation brings together over 170 examples from contemporary music packaging, book publishing and magazine d...

Since being introduced in the 19th century, when they were considered the bastard cousins of more refined serif types, slab serif typefaces have b...

Rewritten from cover to cover and updated to include the discoveries and new theories from the past decade and a half, this classic guide to the ar...

Artists, photographers, architects, fashion designers, product designers, street artists, graphic designers: all are helping to redefine our aesthe...

The world's major cities are making room for cyclists, helping them to ride, store, share and buy their bicycles more easily than ever before. As a...

Product Description Sculpture has never been more exciting: gallery goers flock to see artworks that demand attention and dominate space. But how ...

The rise and fall of Henry's notorious minister - the most corrupt Chancellor in English history The son of a brewer, Cromwell rose from obscurity...

See Hear Yoko captures the rich complexity of Yoko Ono-woman, artist, activist, wife and mother-from her days with John Lennon through the present,...

A fresh, new look at gangs in every part of the world which deliberately avoids the stories that have been done to death - about Capone, Dillinger,...

Jerry Hall escaped from small-town Texas and was discovered on a St Tropez beach at the age of 16. Within a year she had appeared on the covers of ...

Claude Monet spent most of his life painting his own spontaneous impressions of nature and the world that was closest to him. His works provoked th...

Discover the captivating world of art and culture with this stunning book that invites you to explore the depths of creativity and expression. Perf...

This is the second volume in Clinton Heylin's magisterial survey of the songs of Bob Dylan. The first volume - Revolution in the Air which is now a...

Marrying sumptuous fashion with insightful biography, Supreme Glamour charts the glittering story of Motown's most successful act and original pop ...

Formed as a New York City hardcore band in 1981, Beastie Boys struck an unlikely path to global hip hop superstardom. Here is their story, told for...

This groundbreaking book explores the visual representations of black culture throughout the twentieth century and into the twenty-first. From blue...

Part of the acclaimed series of anthologies which document major themes and ideas in contemporary art. A vital resource through which to underst...

Philip Hook takes the lid off the world of art dealing to reveal the brilliance, cunning, greed and daring of its practitioners. In a richly anecdo...

Are you razor sharp when it comes to Shelby family knowledge? Do you know The Garrison Tavern and its regulars like the back of your hand? Then ...

What if you could sit down with your favourite artist and ask them anything you liked - Life? Work? Inspiration? Based on new interviews and archiv...

Critically praised for his finely modeled and classically composed photographs, Robert Mapplethorpe remains intensely controversial and enormously ...

In the Renaissance period, art and architecture in Venice reached a kind of apotheosis when many of the city's new buildings, sculptures and painti...