(Paperback)

(Paperback, Main)

Behind the closed doors of suburbia, a darkly funny and moving insight into modern relationships.

(Paperback, New edition)

A novel which combines family drama and court room conflict with an insider's view of the Vietnam war.

(Paperback)

From humble beginnings in a small village in Austria, Arnold Schwarzenegger has come to symbolise the opportunities that exist for anyone willing to work hard. Fiaz Rafiq uses in-depth interviews with Schwarzenegger's peers to tell the life story of the one-time Governator, featuring exclusive interviews.

(Hardback)

An autobiographical white-knuckle ride around the global fight game by the legendary Steve Bunce: the voice of the sport who is celebrating four decades of writing and talking about boxers and boxing.

(, Main)

A Powell-Pressburger scholar guides us through their imperishable work.

(Paperback)

A highly readable portrait of an astute and incisive manager.

(Paperback)

Suitable for students of art history as well as those seeking an understanding of art and of the cultural and historical context in which it is made, this title brings together primary texts by artists, critics and art historians ranging from the medieval period right through to our own times.

(Paperback)

In the early 20th century, the Art Deco movement created new standards in furniture design, architecture, and the decorative arts. This detailed study serves as both an essential reference book for collectors and a marvelous chronicle of one of the most exciting design movements in recent history. 376 illus. 80 in color.

(Hardback)

Art Deco was one of the most captivating and popular artistic movements of the 20th century. This title brings an original approach to the subject, collecting and featuring some 250 postcards from the 1920s to 1940s from nightclubs, hotels and restaurants to skyscrapers, apartment buildings and airports.

A back-to-basics look at the fundamental concepts, conventions and theory that should be considered when creating art.

(Hardback)

Great paintings cannot be fully understood in a single encounter. This book examines 100 iconic paintings from the Western canon and spotlights the finer points a quick glance will almost certainly fail to reveal. These include subtle internal details, such as hidden symbols and artistic tricks used by the painter to achieve particular effects.

(Hardback)

The arts of Oceania are astonishing: great statues, daunting tattoos, dynamic carving, woven and painted fabrics, intricately carved weapons, and a variety of ornaments, ritual objects, and utilitarian but beautiful things. This book sets the art of Oceania in its full historical context and captures an understanding of the field.

(Paperback)

Jewelry was one of the most successful expressions of Art Nouveau style. This book provides an account of the movement that spread through Europe and the US. Biographies of over 300 designers are included, with a guide to identification, from Vever and Lalique, to Hoffmann and Moser.

An exceptional collection of inspirational and rarely seen concept artworks from groundbreaking UK studio Atomhawk Design.

One of the digital art industry's rising American stars shares four years worth of his unique fantasy and sci-fi artwork.

(Paperback)

A critical response to dialogues about producing, exhibiting and criticizing art and aesthetics at a time when the art world is locked in an analysis of identity politics. The book addresses the question of how art can be an empowering and revolutionary force within the black community.

(Paperback, Main)

An autobiography of a musician who, as a founding member of the avant-garde group Throbbing Gristle, has consistently challenged the boundaries of music over the past four decades. It is the story of her work as a pornographic model and striptease artiste which challenged assumptions about morality, erotica and art.

(Paperback, Main - Faber Greatest Hits)

A new edition as part of the Faber Greatest Hits - books that have taken writing about music in new and exciting directions for the twenty-first century.

(Paperback)

Arthur Wants a Balloon deals with a parent's depression and portrays a child's way of helping his father to cope.

Learn how to define structure and capture emotions with this comprehensive artist's guide to drawing the human head.

(Hardback)

A treasure trove of noteworthy letters, arranged thematically to provide an insight into the lives and work of great artists.

(Hardback)

Celebrates the world of Islamic arts and crafts. This book presents the cultural, philosophical and historical heritage that artists and craftspeople still draw on. It provides access to a range of techniques, methods, materials and skills.