Art, Architecture & Design

An unprecedented look at the wide-ranging artistic work of one of the 20th century's most significant landscape architects The modernist parks and gardens of Brazilian landscape architect and garden designer Roberto Burle Marx (1909-1994) earned him...

The Royal Institution of South Wales is a very special organisation, one of the few such institutions to survive into the twenty-first century. Founded in 1835, it opened Wales's first museum in 1841, running it until 1990, and it remains today a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9784865054880Author trikotriFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Nippan IPSPublisher Nippan IPS

Among the London districts, Chelsea has always held a special charm for residents and visitors alike - spacious and gracious with the River Thames as background, but with a unique history of artists, bohemians and good causes. Twelve chapters tell...

Despite its consistent presence in architectural practice throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, collage has never been considered a standard form of architectural representation like drafting, model making, or sketching. The work of Marshall Brown, an...

"Generous colour illustrations throughout the book, often full-page, complement her elegant text. As an exhaustive guide to the genre's evolution in Ireland, it merits warm welcome." - Apollo Magazine "...a meticulously researched and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781398455870Author Andrew SinclairFormat HardbackPage Count 354Imprint Austin Macauley PublishersPublisher Austin Macauley Publishers

The third book with kate spade new york, all in good taste is a charming entertaining guide to throwing chic, stylish get-togethers. The culture of entertaining is just as important as the food and drinks you serve, the flowers on your table and the...

"Every thought I think is creating my future." So begin the 52 affirmations of Ani Trime, a beloved teacher in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition who began her own life as a gruff, plainspoken West Virginian. Noted for her sense of humor and her no-nonsense...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781506735245Author Monte BeauchampFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint Dark Horse Comics,U.S.Publisher Dark Horse Comics,U.S.

What makes a place? "Infinite City", Rebecca Solnit's brilliant reinvention of the traditional atlas, searches out the answer by examining the many layers of meaning in one place, the San Francisco Bay Area. Aided by artists, writers, cartographers, and...

Featuring 20 exclusive, removable Adventure Time posters to delight and bewilder, this book collects a madcap array of lovingly crafted artwork by world-class artists and designers. Cover your walls with colourful visions from the land of Ooo. Pore over...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781984860262Author Worry LinesFormat HardbackPage Count 176Imprint Ten Speed PressPublisher Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale

Portraiture occupies a central position in the history of Western art. It has been the most popular genre of painting and has been crucial to the construction and articulation of individualism. Despite this, its status within academic art theory is...

Celebrated for its hand-painted chinoiserie wallpapers, sumptuous patterns of colorful flora and varied birdlife, the company produces additional collections that explore historical themes, such as nineteenth-century French pastoral scenes or exotic...

As part of documenta fifteen, ruangrupa publishes two issues of a magazine, "majalah," in Indonesia exploring the exhibition's pivotal concept-working collectively. lumbung, which directly translates to "rice barn," refers to a collectively governed...

In this beautiful and richly illustrated book, the acclaimed author of Blue and Black presents a fascinating and revealing history of the color green in European societies from prehistoric times to today. Examining the evolving place of green in art,...

This easy-to-use easel format book is ideal for both complete beginners and more experienced artists who want to expand their skills. It contains clear instructions, reliable advice and friendly encouragement to unleash your creativity. It features over...

"It's a fascinating journey, and with pages featuring brilliant images of rubies, emeralds, and Jaipur enamel work, it's a true feast for the eyes." - Natural Diamonds Inspired by India is an exploration of more than six centuries of trade, cultural...

No other art movement has so profoundly influenced radical politics as the Situationist International. But beyond the cliches about its purported leader Guy Debord, the "society of the spectacle," detournement and derive, lies a more complex story about...

A comprehensive introduction to designing services according to the needs of the customer or participants, this book addresses a new and emerging field of design and the disciplines that feed and result from it. Despite its intrinsic...

Keiko's unique approach to ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging, combines traditional techniques with modern tastes. Her influences-which range from sculpture to today's Western floral design-come together to create one-of-a-kind arrangements...

Step into the world of Frida Kahlo: behind the portraits and the surrealist art discover the fascinating woman who has transfixed the world.Fridamania has made Frida Kahlo's image ubiquitous: she has been reborn as a Halloween costume, Barbie doll,...

How we experience space by listening: the concepts of aural architecture, with examples ranging from Gothic cathedrals to surround sound home theater. We experience spaces not only by seeing but also by listening. We can navigate a room in the dark, and...

Author and artist Kamo is back with her ever-popular doodles!Cute, funny and simple drawings-alongside step-by-step instructions-are sure to inspire readers of all ages to sit down and start doodling. Begin with a line or squiggle, and then turn it into...

In the wide realm of Shakespeare worship, the house in Stratford-upon-Avon where William Shakespeare was born in 1564 - known colloquially as the 'Birthplace' - remains the chief shrine. It's not as romantic as Anne Hathaway's thatched cottage, it's not...

The first monograph on a digital art phenomenon As one of the originators of the current "everyday" movement in 3D graphics, Mike Winkelmann has been creating a picture every day-from start to finish-and posting it online for more than ten years, without...

This beautifully designed book is a celebration of one of the world's most creative, dynamic and fascinating cities: Tokyo. It spans 400 years, with highlights including Kano school paintings; the iconic woodblock prints of Hiroshige; Tokyo Pop Art...

Gain some new ideas along with the principles and history of Japanese stone gardening with this useful and beautiful garden design book.Japanese Stone Gardens provides a comprehensive introduction to the powerful mystique and dynamism of the Japanese...

Writing from a dramatherapist's perspective, Roger Grainger looks at methods of researching the arts therapies, and how particular definitions of research affect our understanding and practising of arts therapies. He places approaches to research in four...

Antiquarian, archaeologist, vulcanologist, and envoy to the British Embassy in Naples, Sir William Hamilton (1731-1803) was a leading European figure of his time. Though the romance between his wife Lady Emma Hamilton and Horatio Nelson tends to eclipse...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789188369734Author Arnd SchallenkammerFormat PaperbackPage Count 56Imprint Dokument PressPublisher Dokument Forlag

Think Marie Antoinette in jeans and a cowboy hat - that is Rachel Ashwell's prairie style. Rachel Ashwell Couture Prairie takes her signature pastels, ruffles and whimsical prettiness right to the heart of cowboy country. This is a journey in pictures...

The first monograph on the contemporary French fashion brand Zadig & Voltaire, published on the occasion of its 25th anniversary.Synonymous with an effortless rock and roll style, Zadig & Voltaire is a Paris-based French fashion brand founded by Thierry...

An illustrated and entertaining journey through the creative process of renowned design studio House Industries, offering innovative and inspirational ideas to help artists, designers, musicians and creative people in any industry develop their best work...

Taking an interdisciplinary approach, weaving together art, philosophy, history, and literature, this book investigates the landscapes and buildings of Swedish architect Erik Gunnar Asplund. Through critical essays and beautiful illustrations focusing on...

What is a true 1950s look, as opposed to a 1930s or 1940s look? This book aims to address that question by thoroughly surveying the development of graphic design over the course of the 20th century. Timelines for each decade highlight key moments, styles...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781958862124Author Tanis GrayFormat HardbackPage Count 208Imprint Insight ComicsPublisher Insight Editions

Go beyond the big screen and explore the real places that inspired some of the greatest films of all time - brought to life through comprehensively researched text and stunning hand-drawn artwork. Travel journalist Sarah Baxter reveals 25 essential...

A monograph on the life and work of an outstanding abstract expressionist painter, now emerging as one of the most important women artists of the 20th century. Lee Krasner, a pioneer of Abstract Expressionism, was one of the few female artists to be...