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A Curious Herbal: Elizabeth Blackwell's Pioneering Masterpiece of Botanical Art by Marta McDowell
RRP: $117.00$79.85"This gorgeous book has the heft of an ancient herbal. It is a treasure for anyone interested in the healing properties of plants. Blackwell's precise depictions... are beautifully reproduced. It is a joy to turn every page." - Susan Fraser, Director... -
Leonardo: Revised Edition by Mr Martin Kemp 9780199583355
RRP: $38.98$28.55This fascinating exploration of Leonardo da Vinci's life and work identifies what it was that made him so unique, and explains the phenomenon of the world's most celebrated artistic genius who, 500 years on, still grips and inspires us. Martin Kemp... -
Renoir: An Intimate Biography by Barbara Ehrlich White 9780500239575
RRP: $48.65$32.66The joy that permeates Renoir's paintings was created by a complicated person. Even close friends and family members were often baffled by the multi-faceted and contradictory artist. Having known Renoir for over twenty years, Camille Pissarro complained... -
Penguins and Other Sea Birds by Matt Sewell
RRP: $33.13$21.98Did you know... The Galapagos Penguin's speckled markings make each of them as unique as a snowflake? The Emperor Penguin weighs the same as a Labrador retriever? The Adelie Penguin takes its name from the sweetheart of a Napoleonic naval captain turned... -
Alfred Wallis Ships & Boats by Elizabeth Fisher
RRP: $23.40$15.60Alfred Wallis (1855-1942) is one of the most original and inspiring British artists of the 20th Century. Promoted by the artist Ben Nicholson amongst others, Wallis's paintings influenced the development of British art between the wars. The directness of... -
Glorious Freedom: Older Women Leading Extraordinary Lives by Lisa Congdon
RRP: $29.23$20.63The glory of growing older is the freedom to be more truly ourselves-with age we gain the liberty to pursue bold new endeavors and worry less about what other people think. In this richly illustrated volume, bestselling author and artist Lisa Congdon... -
Essays on the Blurring of Art and Life by Allan Kaprow
RRP: $54.60$42.51Allan Kaprow's 'happenings' and 'environments' were the precursors to contemporary performance art, and his essays are some of the most thoughtful, provocative, and influential of his generation. His sustained inquiry into the paradoxical relationship of... -
Painting Like the Impressionists by Bruce Yardley 9781785009105
RRP: $37.03$30.52Impressionism, an art movement pioneered by a handful of avant-garde painters based in Paris in the 1870s, gave academic oil painting a vivacity and spontaneity it had previously lacked, and remains to this day the single most popular style of art for... -
Futurism & Europe: The Aesthetics of a New World by Fabio Benzi 9780300272406
RRP: $97.50$81.22A new, expansive study on Futurism which explores for the first time its relationships with other European avant-gardes during 1912 to 1939Futurism & Europe: The Aesthetics of a New World examines for the first time the many interconnections between... -
Art of the Northern Renaissance: Courts, Commerce and Devotion by Porras Stephanie
RRP: $48.73$32.70Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781786271655Author Stephanie PorrasFormat HardbackPage Count 240Imprint Laurence King PublishingPublisher Laurence King Publishing -
Artists in the City: SPACE in '68 and beyond: 2018 by Anna Harding 9781999927806
$39.57Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781999927806Author Anna HardingFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint spacePublisher space -
The Joy of Art: How to Look At, Appreciate, and Talk about Art by Carolyn Schlam
RRP: $42.90$29.35An Artist's Insights on Art Appreciation Written by a practicing artist, this book decodes and maps the basic elements of visual art, leading the reader to a greater understanding and appreciation. Not an art history lesson per se, this illustrated guide... -
The Hare with Amber Eyes: A Hidden Inheritance by Edmund de Waal 9781250811271
RRP: $35.10$23.77Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781250811271Author Edmund de WaalFormat PaperbackPage Count 368Imprint St Martin's PressPublisher St Martin's PressWeight(grams) 318gDimensions(mm) 208mm *... -
Performance in Contemporary Art by Catherine Wood
RRP: $54.60$40.21Stunningly beautiful, deeply puzzling, profoundly moving or intensely unsettling - performance art can evoke a wide variety of responses. In this important and richly illustrated book, Catherine Wood, one of the world's leading curators and writers on... -
John Singer Sargent's Gassed by Rebecca Newell 9781912423712
RRP: $48.75$33.74John Singer Sargent's Gassed is one of IWM's most iconic and best-loved objects. Truly monumental in scale, it is also the largest painting in the museum's collection and has been on near-constant display since it was first exhibited in 1919. A favourite... -
Skateboard Summer by Jake Maddox 9781398215993
RRP: $15.58$13.79Sondra and her best friend, Jonathan, have finally saved up enough money to attend the summer camp of their dreams - Camp Vert. In order to fit in at the competitive skateboarding camp, the two friends decide to learn a challenging trick, the frontside... -
Francis Bacon: Shadows by Martin Harrison
RRP: $54.60$37.42Francis Bacon: Shadows continues in the revelatory mode established by Inside Francis Bacon. It comprises six essays on diverse topics, interpretative as well as factual, which cumulatively present an abundance of fresh ideas and information about Bacon... -
How to Enjoy Poetry by Frank Skinner
RRP: $25.33$17.55'Someone recently said to me, in reference to my poetry podcast, that you'd think poetry would be more popular than ever, in the twenty-first century, because people don't have a lot of time and 'novels are often quite big while poems are often quite... -
Vibrant Watercolor: A creative and colorful exploration into the art of watercolor painting: Volume 2 by Geethu Chandramohan 9780760384879
RRP: $35.08$24.45Learn to paint colorful, uplifting watercolor scenes with the step-by-step projects and techniques in this beginner-friendly guide. Welcome to the wonderful world of watercolor! Paint with Me: Vibrant Watercolor introduces beginning artists to the... -
Brush Lettering: Create beautiful calligraphy with brushes and brush pens by Rebecca Cahill Roots
RRP: $29.23$18.84A beautifully illustrated practical guide to creating beautiful modern lettering with brushes and brush pens. Learn brush lettering with this creative guide from calligrapher extraordinaire Rebecca Cahill Roots, aka Betty Etiquette. In this quirky and... -
New Ideas in Botanical Painting: composition and colour by Carolyn Jenkins
RRP: $38.98$25.86Renowned botanical artist and professional gardener, Carolyn Jenkins combines her love of art and gardening to create stunning compositions (often very different from traditional botanical painting) with vibrant colours that leap from the page. The... -
The Communicating Vessels: Two Portraits of Grief by Friederike Mayroecker by Mayrocker Friederike
RRP: $25.33$16.83Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780998267586Author Mayrocker FriederikeFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint A Public SpacePublisher A Public Space -
50 Paintings You Should Know by Kristina Lowis
RRP: $29.23$22.13Spanning seven centuries, this selection of fifty iconic paintings offers readers a crash course in art history while presenting gorgeous color reproductions that are a pleasure to contemplate. Starting with Giotto's Arena Chapel frescoes and continuing... -
On Divers Arts by Theophilus 9780486237848
RRP: $29.23$18.25Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486237848Author Augustine AugustineFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)... -
Mad Enchantment: Claude Monet and the Painting of the Water Lilies by Ross King
RRP: $37.03$26.54Claude Monet's water lily paintings are among the most iconic and beloved works of art of the past century. Yet these entrancing images were created at a time of terrible private turmoil and sadness for the artist. The dramatic history behind these... -
Guernica: The Biography of a Twentieth-century Icon by Gijs van Hensbergen 9780747568735
RRP: $37.03$26.54Of all the great paintings in the world, Picasso's Guernica has had a more direct impact on our consciousness than perhaps any other. In this absorbing and revealing book, Gijs van Hensbergen tells the story of this masterpiece. Starting with its origin... -
I'm a Minger by Alex Jones 9781840028737
$24.12A turbulent and triumphant tale of a totally troubled teen.A turbulent and triumphant tale of a totally troubled teen.About the AuthorAlex Jones writes for theatre, radio and film. Credits include the internationally acclaimed play Noise for Soho Theatre... -
Hopper by Rolf G. Renner
RRP: $29.25$22.15Edward Hopper (1882-1967) is something of an American success story, if only his success had come swifter. At the age of 40, he was a failing artist who struggled to sell a single painting. As he approached 80, Time magazine featured him on its cover... -
Painting and Reinterpreting the Masters by Sara Lee Roberts
RRP: $46.80$21.92For centuries, artists have learnt from the art that came before them. This book explains how to make paint meaningful and imaginative responses to the works of the masters. There are step by step examples to illustrate how to get started and how to... -
Art of Rock: Posters from Presley to Punk: Tiny Folio by Paul Grushkin 9780789206114
RRP: $19.48$13.26From the 1950s through today, here is the - complete - visual history of the rock concert poster: the funkiest bills advertising Elvis, B.B. King, and Howlin' Wolf; the multicoloured psychedelic hallucinations promoting the Grateful Dead, Dylan, and the... -
Still Life with a Bridle by Zbigniew Herbert 9781907903496
RRP: $23.40$18.95A gathering of artful essays by one of Poland's most translated post-war writers is here brought to a new audience. Poet and essayist Zbigniew Herbert takes an intriguing look at the cultural, artistic, and aesthetic legacy of 17th-century Holland. These... -
Digital Painting in Procreate: Landscapes & Plein Air by 3dtotal Publishing
RRP: $52.65$37.56Unleash the creative power of Procreate to bring outdoor scenes to life on your iPad, from thumbnail designs to final images. With an introduction by BAFTA-award-winning art director, Mike McCain.In this book for newcomers to the software as well as more... -
Southeast Asia: A History in Objects by Alexandra Green
RRP: $62.40$40.97A new take on Southeast Asia's complex history, expertly told through art objects and cultural artefacts dating from the Neolithic Age to the present. Southeast Asia is home to numerous world heritage sites. Through engaging texts and expertly curated... -
Roy - Algorithm Party (RT#40) by Roy 9781912722907
$16.61Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781912722907Author RoyFormat PaperbackPage Count 44Imprint Rough Trade BooksPublisher Rough Trade Books -
Hand-Stitched Oasis: Embroider Realistic Elements; Step-by-Step Guide with 35 Techniques by Theresa M. Lawson 9781644034125
RRP: $33.13$21.61Capture your happy place with embroidered portraits of landscapes. Learn everything from making a design from memory or photograph to stitching realistic details and basic embroidery stitches. Stitch various textures, from foliage and water to... -
Forever Frida: A Celebration of the Life, Art, Loves, Words, and Style of Frida Kahlo by Kathy Cano-Murillo 9781507210116
RRP: $19.48$13.71Revel in the enduring legacy of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo-from the self-portraits, to the flower crown, to her iconic eyebrows-with this fun and commemorative book!With her colorful style, dramatic self-portraits, hardscrabble backstory, and verve for... -
Chinoiserie by Richard Hayman
RRP: $17.53$13.57Chinoiserie, a decorative style inspired by the art of the Far East, gripped Britain from the late seventeenth to the early nineteenth century. Despite taking its name from the French word for 'Chinese', the style also incorporated influences from other... -
The Art of Fred Gambino: Dark Shepherd by Fred Gambino 9781781168431
$39.99Featuring excerpts from Fred's varied career, as well as his personal multimedia project 'Dark Shepherd', this monograph is a must-have for science fiction art fans.About the AuthorFred Gambino has worked as a diverse illustrator and artist, providing... -
Judy Blame's Obituary: Writings on Fashion and Death by Derek McCormack 9781399911269
RRP: $29.25$26.25Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781399911269Author Derek McCormackFormat PaperbackPage Count 260Imprint Pilot PressPublisher Pilot Press -
Wood Engraving: How to Do It by Simon Brett
RRP: $42.90$32.64A comprehensive, beautifully illustrated and practical wood engraving manual. Wood Engraving is an easily-followed, practical manual on wood engraving for beginners. Learn the processes of printing and engraving through clear explanations and use the...