Art, Architecture & Design

A beautifully illustrated history of the Renaissance told through the lives of its most important and influential patrons. 'Exceptionally sumptuous... This vivid history brings to life the vices and virtues of the feuding ruling families of Italy.'...

Every inch of Grayson's childhood bedroom was covered with pictures of aeroplanes, and every surface with models. Fantasy took over his life, in a world of battles ruled by his teddy bear, Alan Measles. He grew up. And in 2003, an acclaimed ceramic...

"Alla Prima" is a practical and comprehensive guide to direct painting (characterised by bold, expressive brushwork and a painterly, atmospheric surface), particularly as it is expressed though the work of the author's mentor, Arthur DeCosta, the...

SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER A once-in-a-generation series, Ali Smith's Seasonal Quartet is a tour-de-force about love, time, art, politics, and how we live now. 'Her best yet, a dazzling hymn to hope, uniting the past and present with a chorus of...

How can you establish a customer-centric culture in an organization? This is the first comprehensive book on how to actually do service design to improve the quality and the interaction between service providers and customers. You'll learn specific...

The inimitable Rob Biddulph blasts us into space on a cosmic creative adventure for his newest book in the bestselling Draw With Rob series. 3...2...1...BLAST OFF! Get ready to be propelled into a whole new universe with Rob in this latest...

David Bowie's career as a pioneering artist spanned nearly 50 years and brought him international acclaim. He continues to be cited as a major influence on contemporary artists and designers working across the creative arts. Published to accompany the...

Give your room a new vibe and throw it back to the 1960s with these 30 mind-bending, trippy designs. Peace signs, trippy patterns, kaleidoscope visions-they're all included in On the Wall Posters: Psychedelic so you can really change the vibe of your...

Learn even more paint pouring techniques with The Art of Paint Pouring: Swipe, Swirl & Spin. In The Art of Paint Pouring, you learned the basics of creating fluid art-from the essential tools and materials to the most popular techniques. Now with The Art...

A brilliantly illustrated survey of the international comic book landscape over the past sixty years. Published to accompany a major exhibition at Centre Pompidou, Paris in May 2024, this is a timely reframing of the international comics landscape over...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783721210156Author Christoph GrunbergerFormat HardbackPage Count 400Imprint Niggli VerlagPublisher Niggli VerlagWeight(grams) 2380g

Featuring a handsome new package redesigned by the author himself, this edition is a must-have for fans and collectors of Luigi Serafini s art. First published in 1981 in Milan by F.M. Ricci, the book has been hailed as one of the most unusual yet...

It is so good, after so many years of public indifference, even hostility towards Vincent and his work, to feel towards the end of my life that the battle is won.' JO VAN GOGH-BONGER TO GUSTAVE COQUIOT, 1922 'It is a sacrifice for the sake of...

Leonardo Da Vinci is considered to be one of the greatest painters of all time and perhaps the most diversely talented person ever to have lived, responsible for the Mona Lisa, The Last Supper, The Madonna of the Carnation and Vitruvian Man. Leonardo...

What should a metropolis for working women look like? A city of friendships beyond Sex and the City. A transit system that accommodates mothers with strollers on the school run. A public space with enough toilets. A place where women can walk without...

The first major book on OSGEMEOS (Gustavo and Otavio Pandolfo) follows the twins from their origins in 1970s Sao Paulo to the height of world graffiti fame. Combining folkloric and contemporary elements of Brazilian society with graffiti, hip-hop, and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780985480721Author Jack DavisFormat PaperbackPage Count 146Imprint Art of Jack DavisPublisher Art of Jack DavisWeight(grams) 354gDimensions(mm) 279mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486206455Author Vitruvius VitruviusFormat PaperbackPage Count 331Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

Take your plein air artwork to the next level through easy-to-understand workshop-style lessons and skill-building exercises. In Plein Air Techniques for Artists, award-winning artist and respected workshop instructor Aimee Erickson demystifies how to...

'Rebecca Vincent is a genius. I'll be tattooed by no one else.' - Sali HughesTiny tattoos are big news. With celebrities showcasing them on social media (step forward Kendall Jenner, Hailey Baldwin and Bella Hadid), micro tattoos are a major trend.This...

D*Face, born Dean Stockton, is a British artist known for his distinctive blend of pop art and punk culture in street art. Drawing inspiration from American comics, he creates street art and exhibits globally, contributing to the rise of contemporary...

Dave White introduces the simple but effective techniques that he uses to paint stunning, dramatic seascapes with beautiful and realistic skies. He demonstrates spattering, blending backgrounds, painting horizons, finger painting clouds and foam. There...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486204321Author John H. VanderpoelFormat PaperbackPage Count 143Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

Painter, sculptor, writer, and filmmaker, Salvador Dali (1904-1989) was one of the century's greatest exhibitionists and eccentrics-and was rewarded with fierce controversy wherever he went. He was one of the first to apply the insights of Sigmund Freud...

A beautifully produced book to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Grade II listed brutalist icon, the Barbican Estate. 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the first residents moving into the Barbican Estate in London. This new book is a celebration of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781910839676Author Toby DriverFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint Logaston PressPublisher Fircone Books Ltd

Exam board: Pearson EdexcelLevel: GCSESubject: Design and TechnologyFirst teaching: September 2017First exams: Summer 2019Target success in Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Design and Technology with this proven formula for effective, structured revision. Key...

"A design isn't dozens of little objects, or hungry-looking rectangular windowpanes: it is something that becomes a design by repeating, giving you something that a single pattern doesn't give you. " - (Phyllis Barron, Dartington 1964) During the...

'Remarkable . . . People will be inspired by it to look again at the world and its mysteries.' CELIA PAULAn expansive, wonder-filled collection exploring art, science and travel From the celebrated poet, novelist and memoirist, The Vast Extent is a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781646091805Author Kazuma KodaFormat HardbackPage Count 160Imprint Square EnixPublisher Square Enix

Founded in 1925, Fendi is one of the finest and most celebrated luxury brands in the world.Renowned for its attention to detail, innovative design and signature 'double F' logo, the family firm has conquered the fashion industry and acquired cult status...

Oak-framed Buildings is a practical and inspiring guide to their design and construction, written by expert craftsman Rupert Newman. Oak-framed buildings have been with us for centuries and they are here to stay. They are beautiful, durable and...

'How wonderful that one of those exciting and innovative women artists of the 60s should be recovered and celebrated in this way.'- JULIE CHRISTIE'Brings the British pop artist, Pauline Boty, into vivid focus' - VANITY FAIRPauline Boty (1938 -1966) was a...

Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is a lively, creative magazine bringing inspiration, expert insights, and leading techniques from professional illustrators, artists, and character art enthusiasts worldwide. Each issue provides detailed tutorials on...

An intimate look at the legendary British designer behind Apple's most iconic products - including the Apple WatchWith the death of Steve Jobs in 2011, JONY IVE has become the most important person at Apple. Some would argue he always was.Steve Jobs...

Today, the works of Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) are among the most well known and celebrated in the world. In Sunflowers, The Starry Night, Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear, and many paintings and drawings beyond, we recognize an artist uniquely...

Explore the world of Hirohiko Araki!Hirohiko Araki changed the face of manga forever when he created JoJo's Bizarre Adventure! The epic story of the Joestar family spans generations, and iconic stories like Phantom Blood, Battle Tendency, Stardust...

Drawing the Head for Artists is the definitive modern guide to drawing the human head and portrait, featuring the classic mediums and methods of the Old Masters. Written by celebrated portrait artist and veteran studio instructor Oliver Sin, this...

"Hilton Carter's love for plants is infectious... His lush and exuberant displays are inspiring reminders that plants can be so much more than neat little containers on a window sill." Grace Bonney, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Design*Sponge Take a...

HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. Meet the greatest entertainer of the 19th Century... In 1834, desperate to create a better life for his family,...