Non-Fiction Books

As a painter, designer, sculptor, and also a collector of art, Paul Gauguin (1848-1903) was the leader of the Pont-Aven school and one of the most ...

As a painter, designer, sculptor, and also a collector of art, Paul Gauguin (1848-1903) was the leader of the Pont-Aven school and one of the most ...

A divine painter and universal genius, Leonardo da Vinci continues to fascinate us almost 500 years after his death. The works reproduced here allo...

About the Author Art historian Ruth Dangelmaier has worked for many years as a freelance writer and editor. She lives with her family in Colog...

William Turner was a shy loner and a bit of an eccentric, but also an extremely productive artist who quickly became one of the most successful pai...

William Turner was a shy loner and a bit of an eccentric, but also an extremely productive artist who quickly became one of the most successful pai...

From the earliest examples of national art at the beginning of the 19th century and the romantic seascapes of Aivasovsky, to the great Realists suc...

An eccentric exhibitionist, Egon Schiele documented the discord of his time in furious paintings of people and self-portraits. Schiele’s artistic u...

An eccentric exhibitionist, Egon Schiele documented the discord of his time in furious paintings of people and self-portraits. Schiele’s artistic u...

Originally a follow-up to the outstandingly successful Blankets and Throws, the newly reformatted Cosy Throws & Blankets (previously published ...

The next in this series of admirably concise yet nevertheless comprehensive titles looks at the history of all Americans as well as America; its en...

About the Author Thomas Sweertvaegher is a Belgian photographer and devoted skater. He co-wrote The Butcher’s Book, which was published in 2016. ...

About the Author Christina Harrison is the editor of Kew Magazine. She trained as an ecologist and botanical horticulturalist and has an MA in Gar...

Product Description An overview of the life and work of much-loved children’s illustrator and author Judith Kerr, creator of classics such as The ...

Book Description A new edition of the prize-winning Joseph Banks' Florilegium Product Description Joseph Banks accompanied Captain Cook on his f...

Product Description Join leading chefs, food bloggers and restaurateurs in their private kitchens and dining spaces, and discover how they cook an...

Product Description Superbly illustrated with more than 150 colour photographs of Morocco’s crafts, including textiles, jewelry, leather, wood, me...

Product Description A fascinating introduction to the art and techniques of the illustrator who, in Miffy, ‘created one of the most recognizable c...

Product Description Placing the artist in the context of his time, Melissa McQuillan looks at the influences on his life and work and discusses hi...

Product Description This new interpretive history of Mexican art and architecture from the Spanish Conquest to the early decades of the 21st centu...

Few British artists have ever achieved such a wide range of style in oil painting, watercolour, drawing and engraving as J. M. W. Turner. He had a ...

Product Description Drawing Masterclass explores the act of vision of the world’s great artists, describing how their work was created to allo...

Product Description A penetrating exploration of the role of sacred geometry in cosmology and human affairs In How the World is Made, his final b...

Product Description Eric Karpeles’s lavishly illustrated and comprehensive guide offers a feast for the eyes as it celebrates the close relationsh...

Product Description This remarkable and beautiful book brings together a collection of decorated papers dating from the 16th to the 20th century. ...

Product Description Written by an international team of artists, art historians and curators, this absorbing and beautiful book gives readers unpa...

Product Description 'Mesmeric ... a macabre and illuminating survey of anatomical art' GuardianStarting with the groundbreaking drawings of Le...

Product Description A world of beauty and genius is unveiled in over 350 photographs which take you on an epic journey celebrating the finest exam...

Discover the captivating world of art and design with this stunning book that takes you on a visual journey through the most influential movements ...

Discover the enchanting world of art and creativity with this captivating book that invites readers to explore the depths of imagination. Perfect f...

Product Description Women began working as photographers in the second half of the 19th century, a time when the rules of the medium had not y...

Product Description Even in the digital age, the printed poster retains an important, much-loved role in connecting with audiences in a way that b...

THE TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLER A GUARDIAN, TELEGRAPH, THE TIMES, IRISH TIMES, ROUGH TRADE, MOJO, CLASH, ROLLING STONE, UNCUT BOOK OF THE YEAR From aw...

Product Description Winner: Best Trade Illustrated Book, British Book Design & Production Awards 2017 ‘As to the arsenic scare a greater foll...

Discover the captivating world of art and design with this stunning book that showcases the evolution of creativity through the ages. Perfect for a...

Product Description Interior designers have increasingly taken inspiration from the design philosophy of Scandinavia, which promotes the creation ...

Product Description The mid-twentieth century was a dynamic period in international design, including interior design, and has retained its influe...

Product Description This revised work provides a basic introduction to prints and printmaking. The book provides explanations of different techniq...

Product Description This book features over 180 photographs and accompanying texts of Russian criminal tattoos from the Arkady Bronnikov collectio...

Review Eating plant-based food has never been more popular and you don't have to spend a fortune on ingredients. [Miguel's] philosophy is minimum ...

Product Description Composed of paper, commercial packaging and the stuff of everyday life, Bodys Isek Kingelez’s ‘extreme maquettes’ transform th...

Product Description Editorial Design: Digital and Print is a comprehensive guide to the traditional and digital skills that a designer will need f...

About the Author Tom Jackson is a science writer who has, over the past 20 years, written more than 100 books and contributed to many more. His sp...

Review Praise for St Pancras Station: '[A] masterpiece of historical context ... Immensely readable. --(Sunday Times) There is nothing in this bo...

Product Description Russian portraiture enjoyed a golden age between the late 1860s and the First World War. While Tolstoy and Dostoevsky were pub...

Product Description Pierre Sauvage invites us into the homes of twenty international tastemakers, offering inspiration from living and dining room...

Product Description An unprecedented insight into the untamed art and psyche of R. Crumb. For more than forty years, legendary American artist Ro...

Product Description I went to Central Park to find the place behind the Metropolitan Museum of Art where Jennifer Levin had been killed. It was be...