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A fascinating examination of Munchs prints, which were central to his creative process and established his reputation as an artist.

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A lovely and accessible gift book on the art of Edward Bawden, containing examples of works from his long and celebrated career.

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Egon Schiele produced a prolific body of work before dying in the flu epidemic of 1918 at the age of 28. His oils have often been reproduced and are well recognized, but this volume concentrates on drawings and watercolours drawn from public and private collections around the world.

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New in the World of Art series, a survey of the art produced in Egypt during the age of the pharaohs.

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Presents a fresh approach to reading ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, this introduction assumes no previous knowledge of grammar or ancient languages, but guides readers through the inscriptions, from simple to more complex, supported by full explanations and translations. It explains the mysteries of hieroglyphs without jargon or technical terms.

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A unique approach to Egyptian mythology that takes the reader on a tour up the Nile, stopping at the most famous monuments and vividly retelling the myths connected to each site.

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A celebration of Egyptologists intimate diaries and journals, brilliantly capturing the excitement of the golden age of Egyptology.

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A fascinating rediscovery of the life and work of Eileen Gray, one of the twentieth century's most important designers.

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A compendium of diverse and evocative imagery exploring the wide-ranging and profound associations of the five natural elements--curated by image alchemist and cult social media figure Stephen Ellcock.

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Features glimpses of the ridiculous or comical side of everyday events.

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One of two volumes in the new Makers Guides series, which introduces handcraft traditions from around the globe through artefacts from the V&As world-class collections and step-by-step projects accessible to all.

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As befits a prized gemstone that is twenty times rarer than diamond, this title features pieces worn by celebrities ranging from filmstars to royalty, all alongside classic images of emeralds from art, advertising and fashion. It showcases more than forty of the world's most significant and famous pieces of emerald jewelry.

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"Leading art critic and writer Richard Cork tells the stories of his personal encounters with some of the world's most influential modern and contemporary artists. Richard Cork draws on his impeccable skills as a critic and writer to tell the story of his encounters with some of the world's most influential artists"--Publisher's description.

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A joyful and celebratory gift book devoted to the work of the much-loved English artist Eric Ravilious (1903-1942) and the influence of natural forms and themes in his work.

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The first mainstream publication on a future superstar of contemporary fashion photography.

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One of the early pioneers of colour photography, Ernst Haas began his photographic career in the 1940s in Vienna, rising to fame following the publication of his photo essay on returning prisoners of war from Russia. This title brings together a selection of his representative images and a bibliography for further reading.

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Esther Mahlangu: To Paint is in My Heart is a captivating exploration of the life and work of the iconic South African painter, one of the most influential artists of Pan-African Contemporary Art.

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Contains everything you need to know about the development and survival of life on Earth. This book includes detailed comparative anatomy, evolutionary legacies, and the breakthrough theories of eminent scientists.

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Despite dramatic advances in technology and equipment over the years, there is one vital piece of kit in most explorers' pockets that hasn't changed - the journal. In this title, the sketchbooks and journals presented allow us to share, the on-the-spot reactions of around 70 intrepid individuals as they journeyed far corners of the earth.

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A new comprehensive overview of expressionism, tracing its evolution from the nineteenth century to the present day.

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A journey through the great mass extinction events that have shaped our Earth.

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Provides an overview of the artwork of the seminal Manchester-based Factory label, covering its iconic record sleeves, posters, ephemera, venues and packaging. This title discusses the label's role in bringing design to the mainstream.