(Hardback)

A new title in ACC Art Books' celebrated Design series, presenting and reviving the work of illustrator Wyndham Payne (1884-1974).

(Hardback)

Presents the stories and designs of the leading contemporary jewellery designers working across the globe today.

(Hardback)

Tim Coates tells the story of the English sea-side fishermen's town that became the home of Benjamin Britten's Music festival.

(Hardback)

Published to coincide with the Royal School of Needleworks 150th anniversary, this book covers the remarkable history of the RSN from inception to the present day.

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Art as Jewellery is a visually stunning guide to jewellery made by the titans of twentieth and twenty-first century art. From Salvador Dal, Man Ray, Alexander Calder and Pablo Picasso, through to Anish Kapoor, Damien Hirst and Grayson Perry, the great figures of modern art have all dabbled in jewellery.

(Hardback, 2nd Revised edition)

Based partly on the original importers' catalogues and partly on the wide range of pieces handled by the author Bryan Catley, a leading specialist in the subject, this book covers a comprehensive range of art deco figures.

(Hardback)

An inspiring, unique account of 1980s fashion and culture, as seen on the deeply influential, subversive pages of BLITZ, the pioneering '80s style magazine.

(Hardback)

A guide to the history, development and cultivation of the Auricula with descriptions of more than 200 varieties both old and new.

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The work of four photographers - Michael Ward, Terrry O'Neill, Norman Parkinson and Derek Bayes - provides an enlightening glimpse into the Beatles' meteoric rise.

(Hardback)

This book concentrates on original species orchids rather than hybrid It gives straight forward advice on successful cultivation methods. There is an extensive illustrated gallery of botanical orchids with many photographs and full descriptive information of the different species.

(Hardback, 6th Revised edition)

The best-selling guide to British antique furniture for over forty years, now in its sixth edition.

(Hardback)

Lists some 41000 artists including many minor artists of the late Victorian era and the early twentieth century who exhibited at forty-nine main centres both public and private.

(Hardback)

Rare and unseen photos of Jimi Hendrix including the greatest rock and roll image of all time: Hendrix burning his guitar on-stage at the Monterey International Pop Music Festival.

(Paperback)

A unique and playful new project from the mind behind The Language of Bugs.

(Hardback)

Expertly curating Christie's extensive archives, Vincent Meylan has drawn out the key details of each momentous sale. Includes stories of the world's great jewellery collections.

(Hardback)

The inside story of the most collectable motorcycles of the twentieth century.

(Hardback)

One of the great unsung heroes of twentieth-century British design.

(Hardback)

Britain has been blessed with many fine poets; Simon Drew isn't one of them. It is tempting to call this a book of doggerel, but maybe that's aiming a little high.

(Hardback)

A complete overview of the Italian Renaissance courts covering all areas influenced by them: art, music, literature etc.

(Hardback)

Introductory biography of the designer, David Mellor, considering his practice but also his work as a patron and retailer.

(Hardback)

Celebrates the career of one of the top British fashion photographers from the '60s and '70s. New expanded edition includes striking new snaps, including a dedicated new section on David Bowie.

(Hardback)

Documents Edward Bawden's artistic portrayal of World War II.

(Hardback)

The Ewers-Tyne Collection of Worcester Porcelain at Cheekwood

(Hardback)

A vivid comparison of life in the Naga Hills in India in the 1920s and '30s and the present.