Artists' Books

A new set of striking, elegant flash from Stizzo, owner of Best of Times Tattoo, who continues his dedication to the tradition and craft of tattooing. Highly detailed, thoughtfully colored and shaded, Stizzo's flash is hand drawn and painted, finding its...

This fascinating new book looks in detail at Renoir's influences, life and works. The first part begins examines his style; it covers Renoir's techniques and training: painting copies at the Louvre; his time at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts; meeting his muse,...

A collection of outstanding and fascinating artists' books revealing the inspirations and concerns of a group of remarkable contemporary artists. 'More than a simple reflection of the British Museum's artist-book holdings, this is an important index of...

The illustrator Jonny Hannah was born and bred in Scotland, and now lives by the sea in Southampton, but he also resides in Darktown - a mysterious coastal town, not found on any map, peopled by pin-up girls, jazz artists and tattooed sailors. Darktown...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9784756248763Author Demizu PosukaFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Pie International Co., Ltd.Publisher Pie International Co., Ltd.

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781999667740Author Steve Archibald EditorFormat PaperbackPage Count 126Imprint Redcrest PublishingPublisher Redcrest PublishingWeight(grams)...

This beautiful book is a brilliant exploration of a fascinating artist who changed the world of art in the 20th century and inspired future painters such as Picasso and Matisse, who said of Cezanne that he was "the father of us all."About the AuthorSusie...

A full-color art book showcasing the terrific and terrifying work of Sui Ishida, creator of the hit manga and anime Tokyo Ghoul.Tokyo Ghoul Illustrations: zakki features artwork and behind-the-scenes notes, commentary and ruminations from Tokyo Ghoul...

Named a Best Gift Book by InStyle Nathalie Lete is the rare artist whose work is so distinctive and widely appealing that she has become a global brand, having garnered a cultlike following for her unique pop- and folk-art aesthetic. Lete's iconic work...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781506724270Author Mike MignolaFormat HardbackPage Count 232Imprint Dark Horse Comics,U.S.Publisher Dark Horse Comics,U.S.

At the start of the March 2020 lockdown, Ian Beck would walk his greyhound Gracie through the early morning streets of Isleworth in west London, revelling in the light and the silence that the restrictions had brought. The familiar became charged with...

As featured in The New York Times, T Magazine, and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon The phenomenally creative musician and filmmaker David Byrne presents new artwork that explores daily life in surprising ways, with unique reflections on shared...

Vincent van Gogh's paintings are amongst the most iconic and admired in the world. The trials of his life and health are endlessly discussed but the extraordinary richness of his writings and depth of his thinking on creativity, art and beauty is less...

Christian Rex van Minnen's art is challenging, intriguing, and disturbing. His provocative paintings depict the dynamic attraction and repulsion of mankind, often leaving the viewer deep in contemplative euphoria. Since his first solo exhibition in...

An evocative chronicle of the power of solitude in the natural worldI'm often asked, but have no idea why I chose Iceland, why I first started going, why I still go. In truth I believe Iceland chose me.-from the introductionContemporary artist Roni Horn...

On December 15, 1868, Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868), Professor of Botany at the University of Munich and director of the Royal Botanic Garden, was carried to his grave in a coffin covered with fresh palm leaves. These were a reference to...

Follow in the footsteps of Vincent Van Gogh, from his birthplace in Zundert, Netherlands, to his last days in Auvers-sur-Oise, France, and explore the hidden inspirations behind the world-renowned artist's most famous paintings in this beautiful art book...

This lavishly illustrated book celebrates the life of Doris and Anna Zinkeisen, charting the rise of the sisters from a childhood in Scotland, to their emergence as amongst the most eminent artists of their day in London, to a quieter yet still highly...

A Taste of London is a visual exploration of the city's food scene, featuring charming illustrations of the most delicious, meaningful, sentimental, romantic, and iconic restaurants of London From the handsome dining rooms of Brawn to beloved...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781937720179Author Bruce MunroFormat HardbackPage Count 207Imprint Sea-Hill PressPublisher Sea-Hill Press

Twenty-one artists, from all walks of life, gathered at the New York Academy of Art on Sunday, February 21, 2016, for a special life drawing class with a guest model: American rock legend Iggy Pop. The class was organised by the Brooklyn Museum and...

Giorgio Vasari's The Lives of the Most Famous Painters, Sculptors and Architects (1550 and 1568) is a classic of cultural history. A monumental assembly of artists' lives from Giotto to Michelangelo, it paints a vivid picture of the progress of art in...

On two cold grey days in 1966, LS Lowry was joined by a young photographer on one of his first assignments for Nova Magazine. Clive Arrowsmith had been commissioned to photograph Lowry at home. Perhaps it was Arrowsmith's youthful exuberance that...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781619494848Author Arthur BenjaminFormat PaperbackPage Count 26Imprint Maestro Publishing GroupPublisher Maestro Publishing GroupWeight(grams)...

Tommy's new book follows the international success of his first book, An Excuse to Draw. As title suggests, Tommy approaches scenes with a photographic eye but renders them in this trademark detailed drawing style. The subjects are wide ranging including...

Arkansas artist George Dombek has sold his work to over sixty museums and corporate collections, including two works to the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. He has received numerous awards, including the Arkansas Arts Council's Lifetime...

The livre d'artiste, or 'artist's book', is among the most prized in rare book collections. Henri Matisse (1869-1954) was one of the greatest artists to work in this genre, creating his most important books over a period of eighteen years from 1932 to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781954883406Author Color QuestopiaFormat PaperbackPage Count 86Imprint Color QuestopiaPublisher Color QuestopiaWeight(grams) 222gDimensions(mm) 279mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781576879764Author Alice NotleyFormat PaperbackPage Count 80Imprint Pow!Publisher powerHouse Books,U.S.

Judy Chicago is America's most dynamic living artist. Her works comprise a dizzying array of media from performance and installation to the glittering table laid for thirty- nine iconic women in The Dinner Party (now permanently housed at the Brooklyn...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.About the AuthorMolly Crabapple is an artist and writer. She is a contributing editor for Vice and has written for the New York Times, the Paris Review, and the Guardian, among...

This timely follow-up to Conway's highly successful Marine Art of Geoff Hunt (2004) presents the considerable artistic output of Britain's leading marine painter since 2003. This new volume is heavily illustrated with images ranging from large paintings...

In answering the question posed by its title, and drawing on his twenty year relationship with the artists, Michael Bracewell is the first writer to engage directly with Gilbert & George to understand why they have devoted their lives exclusively and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781646142002Author Shaun TanFormat HardbackPage Count 224Imprint Levine QueridoPublisher Levine QueridoWeight(grams) 1588gDimensions(mm) 277mm * 257mm * 41mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9784756248756Author Ilya KuvshinovFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint PIE BooksPublisher PIE Books

A dazzling yet little-known artist's book that distills the painter's seminal interests in abstraction and the unity of the arts Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944) was a Russian pioneer of abstract painting whose work has influenced generations of artists...

Every New Yorker has a favorite place to shop-whether it's for pizza or flowers, to grab a beer, or slurp down soup dumplings. When the coronavirus crisis hit in 2020, illustrator Joel Holland began drawing storefronts near his apartment as a way of...

After selling out his debut solo exhibition in New York City on opening night in 2010, Brad Kunkle has become internationally known for his unique use of gold and silver leaf in contemporary oil painting. His themes explore the shedding of dogmas...

A deluxe art book showcasing Posuka Demizu's incredible artwork from the hit manga series.A beautiful hardcover art book featuring full-color art, sketches, comments, and a Q&A with Kaiu Shirai and Posuka Demizu about their popular manga series.Featuring...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780955277795Author James RussellFormat HardbackPage Count 72Imprint The Mainstone PressPublisher The Mainstone PressDimensions(mm) 250mm * 290mm * 15mm