Illustration

From the first detailed drawing of the moon to the first sketch of a cell, the earliest computer to black holes, trace the visual history of knowledge in this far-reaching collection of science illustrations. Some 300 milestones across anatomy, physics,...

#1 San Francisco Chronicle Best SellerWinner, 2018 California Book Award Gold Medal (Notable Contribution to Publishing)Winner, 2018 NCIBA Book of the Year Award (Regional Interest)Finalist, 2018 Northern California Book Awards"A gorgeously illustrated...

The lowly placard, a quick and efficient device used to spread news or advertise goods, ascended to the level of a respected art form in the late 1800's in France. The 'art poster' was born at the convergence of new aesthetic movements, technological...

A gorgeous look at popular illustrators of the Jazz Age and their influential role in the dynamic culture of the 1920s and '30s The 1920s in the United States was characterized by economic prosperity and dramatic social change. Known as the Jazz Age,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781786273253Author Steven HellerFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Laurence King PublishingPublisher Laurence King Publishing

This is the greatest work of the greatest pulp artist. The masterful paintings of J. Allen St. John, the illustrator of "Tarzan", John Carter of "Mars", and many other pulp icons, inspired generations of later artists, including Frank Frazetta, Roy G...

The wood engravers' self-portrait tells the story of the image-making firm Dalziel Brothers, investigating and interpreting a unique archive from the British Museum. The study takes a creative-critical approach to illustration, alongside detailed...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486272320Author Leslie CabargaFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams) 286g

This missal from the mid-12th century was used in the Church's liturgical rites. The major illuminated pages are reproduced along with a text that explains the iconography and historical context of the manuscript. The manuscript is one of the most...

Designed and outlined by Will Eisner before his death in 2005, this posthumous masterwork, the third and final book in the Will Eisner Instructional Series, finally reveals the secrets of Eisner's own techniques and theories of movement, body mechanics,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780578645803Author Carlo VercelloneFormat HardbackPage Count 458Imprint Koinegreek.comPublisher Koinegreek.comWeight(grams) 621gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 127mm...

This beautifully illustrated book is the first complete handbook to visual information. Well written, easy use, and carefully indexed, it describes the full range of charts, graphs, maps, diagrams, and tables used daily to manage, analyse, and...

Katherine Soutar has provided the cover illustrations for the vast majority of books in The History Press' popular Folk Tales series. This new collection features the best of these illustrations along with an explanation of the inspiration behind each...

Large print journaling Bible with lined wide margins make this a perfect Bible for note-taking.Do you underline Bible verse, take notes during sermons, or express your thoughts through journaling? The New King James Version Journal the Word (TM) Bible -...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781845831158Author Stephen James WalkerFormat HardbackPage Count 168Imprint Telos Publishing LtdPublisher Telos Publishing Ltd

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486402611Author Ernst GuntherFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

For the first time in history, those looking to break into comics have an enormous number of realistic, proven options for doing so all by themselves, without having to rely on big comics publishers. It's an exciting time, but a confusing one for...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486276731Author Amor FennFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams) 304gDimensions(mm)...

The Greek myths are timeless classics, whose scenes and figures have captivated us since ancient times. The gods and heroes of these legends hold up a mirror to the human condition, embodying universal characteristics and emotions, like love, hatred,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781786276896Author Jeffrey MayerFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Laurence King PublishingPublisher Laurence King Publishing

The story of the legendary comedian Tony Hancock in words, pictures, and not without a few interruptions from The Lad Himself, who proves a little infuriated at how his story is told... as those who know and love his work would fully expect!When he...

Drawn is a compendium of Craig Frazier's illustrations for the most prominent publications and businesses in America and abroad. The book presents over 250 illustrations and sketches curated from a career spanning over 40 years. Respected by design peers...

In this joyous introduction to the major debates in Western philosophy, we see how cartoons can shed light and humour on life's Big Questions. Topics such as gender, morality and the meaning of life are examined here with a razor wit and eye. Open...

The Spitz book of hours is one of the finest French manuscripts in the collections of the Getty Museum. It is also one of the most original and inventive manuscripts painted in the International style. The Spitz Master, its primary illuminator, allows...

The Art of the Wind Rises is the latest in the perennially popular line of Studio Ghibli artbooks, which includes interviews, concept sketches, and finished animation cels from the studio behind such classics as Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro. The...

Troll Bridge, a tale from the mind of Sunday Times bestselling writer Neil Gaiman, has been beautifully adapted for the first time by Eisner Award-winning writer/artist Colleen Doran. This striking graphic novel will delight fans of Alan Moore, Dave...

Josef Muller-Brockmann's graphics left a lasting mark on Swiss visual communication from the 1950s onward. His posters demonstrate how a sober, formally reduced language works best for conveying a universal, timeless message. Poster campaigns for...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781942268338Author Alisa CalderFormat PaperbackPage Count 82Imprint Dylanna Publishing, Inc.Publisher Dylanna Publishing, Inc.Weight(grams)...

The Art of Dave Seeley brings together the acclaimed fantasy artist's finest book cover work in one deluxe volume. Seeley works in a digital format and uses photo collages to begin each piece. Blending in specially photographed models and other elements,...

Language, writing, and letters are the basis of our communication as human beings -- and calligraphy celebrates the inherent beauty of this need to share and connect. This volume showcases what calligraphy has grown to be in the 21st century, featuring...

This second volume of cinematic eye candy further documents the quickly burgeoning underground film poster movement, a group of artists who challenge Hollywood's marketing machine by bringing clever artwork and design back to movie posters. Nearly 100...

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Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9788470756320Author Max BillFormat HardbackPage Count 352Imprint Fundacion Juan MarchPublisher Fundacion Juan March

Based on a popular novel series, Re:Monster is the newest tale of reincarnation and survival in another world. When a young man begins life anew as a lowly goblin, he forges past all obstacles with a combination of strength, smarts, and a monstrous...

Delve into the art of menswear illustration and learn what it takes to create professional, praiseworthy fashion sketches. With over 300 color examples, illustrator and educator Lamont O'Neal uses a mixture of watercolor, marker, pencil and digital...

Discover the complete history of DC Comics' Harley Quinn comic art with this deluxe book. Harley Quinn made her comic book debut in The Batman Adventures #12 and soon became one of the most popular characters in the DC Comics pantheon. From there,...

Charles Dickens's much loved tale of the Christmas spirit is beautifully presented in this deluxe newly illustrated edition. Contemporary artist and illustrator Yelena Bryksenkova has created enchanting watercolour artwork to accompany Dickens's classic...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781944427245Author Art Therapy ColoringFormat PaperbackPage Count 92Imprint Art Therapy ColoringPublisher Art Therapy ColoringWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781684059577Author Dean MullaneyFormat PaperbackPage Count 352Imprint Idea & Design WorksPublisher Idea & Design Works

A Star Wars authority deepens and extends our appreciation of the Star Wars galaxy with this imaginative "history" featuring striking full-color artwork-created exclusively for this entertaining volume-that examines the persuasive messages used to...