Books

Nonagenarian Japanese artist is simultaneously one of the most famous and most mysterious artists on the planet. A wild child of the 1950s and 1960s, she emerged out of the international Fluxus movement to launch naked happenings in New York and went on t

Do you want to improve your social-media profile? Learn how to express yourself through beautiful, artistic self-portraits with Take Your Selfie Seriously: The Advanced Selfie and Self-Portrait Handbook

The first and collection of Virginia Woolf's most inspirational quotes.

Published for the first time as a standalone volume, Virginia WoolfÕs short, impassioned essay, How Should One Read a Book? celebrates the enduring importance of great literature.

Night Vision is a visual field guide to the richly rewarding art of dream interpretation. Learn the techniques, including getting a good night's sleep, recalling your dreams and understanding the symbolic language through which they unfold!

The second book in the popular 'Do More Art' series explores the myriad creative possibilities of working with acrylic. Fans of this artistic powerhouse will discover everything from basic painting techniques to more creative applications.

With this beautiful little book as your guide, use the seasons to connect with yourself and the world around you.

Lose the fear of drawing and discover just how much fun it is! This book provides hours of doodling activity for anyone with a pen.

This inspiring book chronicles the most influential ideas that have shaped film since its inception.

Learn movie-making techniques through the movies you know and love with

The bike that is most fun to ride is the bike that you have made yourself, and the good news is that anyone can do it. This simple guide walks you through the process.

The relationship between us humans and our dogs has inspired many of the world's greatest poets. Sometimes funny, sometimes moving, the poems in this beautifully illustrated anthology are a true celebration of the faithful, affectionate, delightful dog.

This inspiring book chronicles the most influential ideas that have shaped architecture. Entertainingly written by an expert on architecture, it provides a concise history of the subject.

Learn to draw figures and faces with this clear and easy to follow guide, the latest in the bestselling ‘Read This’ series.

This anthology considers how the Day of the Dead has been celebrated in visual art and culture, from the traditional and iconic illustrations of skulls and singing skeletons by seminal lithographer José Guadalupe Posada to the paper cuts of Aaron Velasco

This inspiring book chronicles the 100 most influential ideas that have shaped the world of art.

A beautiful compendium of famous fashion designers, their gorgeous creations and the film stars that wore them.

A playful introduction to contemporary drawing styles, techniques and ideas. This sketchbook features thought-provoking prompts and eye-popping illustrations to sharpen your skills and unlock the outer limits of your imagination.

An accessible and fun guide to kinky practices for everyone

Taking a practical approach to colour, Colour: A workshop for artists and designers is an invaluable resource for art students and professionals alike.

Painting isn't as hard as it looks. And it's fun. Whether you're a total beginner or have been painting for years, this indispensable guide cuts through the jargon and provides clear, practical advice and tips to help develop your skills.

The Short Story of Architecture is a new and innovative introduction to the subject of architecture that explores 50 key buildings, from the Great Pyramids to high-tech, sustainable skyscrapers.

You don't need to be an expert baker to make your own sourdough at home, this book makes the key techniques of traditional baking easy to understand.

From the origins of modern design in the craft movements of the 19th and early 20th century, and the changes brought about by mass production, the book traces the most important ideas in design.