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The definitive survey of contemporary photography of the human body.

(Hardback)

Brassai (1899-1984) was the first and is still the most famous photographer to chronicle Paris after dark. Born in Hungary, he came to the French capital in 1924, working first as a journalist and then embracing photography, but it was the Paris of the 1930s that came to form the bedrock of his body of work.

(Hardback)

Presents twenty-five houses by Jacobsen Arquitetura, one of Brazils leading architectural practices.

(Paperback, Revised and expanded edition)

A discussion of Celtic origins and identity, and of the styles and motifs of the Celts' shape-changing, non-narrative art, including its relationship to ancient Mediterranean civilizations. This revised edition also provides a survey of recent Europe-wide discoveries, and an updated bibliography.

(Hardback)

A sourcebook for children's costume down the ages, from antiquity to the present day. It presents different eras and styles of childrenswear, including: Ancient Egyptian pleated linen robes; medieval tunics, stockings and fur-trimmed hats; exquisite miniature 17th-century gowns; and, the printed cotton dresses and slippers of the 19th century.

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Tells the history of China and its 157 rulers from the early empire of 221BC to the revolution, detailing in special features such diverse subjects as the Great Wall of China, the Silk Roads, Buddhism, the Mongols, the Ming Tombs, the Forbidden City and the Opium Wars.

(Hardback)

Spanning 1,500 years, Chronicle of the Old Testament Kings charts all the leaders of Israel from the Ancestors through the united monarchy under David and Solomon, to the fall of Israel (to the Assyrians) and Judah (to the Babylonians), ending with the Second Temple Period, which saw Persian and Greek rule, and, finally, Roman domination.

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Recounts the lives, deeds and misdeeds of the 265 Popes from St Peter to Pope Benedict XVI. This book shows how the role has come full circle from selfconsciously spiritual office, through embroilment in political power, and back to its spiritual roots.

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Suitable for collectors and enthusiasts of Clarice Cliffs work, this guide provides information on how to create harmonious displays of a collection for various occasions. It shows how themes based on colour, pattern, season or style, and the use of the ceramics in a lifestyle setting, are at the centre of Clarice Cliffs creative vision.

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A comprehensive study of the history of collage and its fundamental place in modern art.

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The essential reference to more than 50 international menswear designers, labels, brands, stores, blogs and websites.

(Paperback, Second revised edition)

A collection of drawings that ranges over eleven centuries of English historical costume. It includes more than a thousand clear and detailed illustrations, and notes that pinpoint specific features such as fabric, decoration, accessories and cut, make each costume immediately comprehensible.

(Hardback)

A comprehensive survey of crafts worldwide. It explains and illustrates the techniques used in a particular craft, from backstrap weaving and papercutting to metal casting and wood carving, as well as their history. Featuring over 500 illustrations, it is suitable for those concerned with art, craft and decorative objects.

(Hardback)

Suitable for designers and advertising creatives, this book showcases 230 ad campaigns. It demonstrates how brilliant ideas can be used to forge more fruitful relationships between creatives and clients. It asks provocative questions, challenges stale routines, and suggests exercises that will stimulate discussion and kick-start the imagination.

(Hardback)

Against the background of rising mass-transit fares and an unhealthy planet, the liberation and efficiency of getting around by bike has made city cycling one of the most popular pursuits in urban life. This title presents charismatic combinations of individual style and practical function and shows how far cycle attire has moved beyond lycra.

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A charming sketchbook interspersed with David Hockney's sketches of his dogs, Stanley and Boodgie

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Explains the basic techniques you need to make tassels and pompoms from a surprising range of materials, including wool, paper, felt, upcycled fabric and leather.

(Hardback)

A brilliantly edited selection of stills from Derek Jarmans many short Super 8 films, curated and commented on by some of the biggest names in contemporary art and cinema.

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The Dictionary of Hindu Lore and Legend takes the main religion of India and provides an unrivalled insight into all aspects of Hindu life, both past and present. Some thousand entries act as a key to topics including the history of Hinduism, its mythology, art, architecture, religion, laws and folklore.

(Paperback, Third edition)

Exploring themes raised by digital artworks, such as viewer interaction, artificial life and intelligence, political and social activism, this book focuses at the impact of digital techniques and media on traditional forms of art such as printing, painting, photography and sculpture.

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Features stories of dinosaurs and other ancient beasts and bugs. In the same style and format as My Wonderful World of Animals, this book intends to spark children's creativity and imagination by inviting them to doodle and colour.

(Hardback)

Features a little girl called Dot from London and her grandmother, also called Dot, in New York. This book follows Little Dot as she tries everything to hand-deliver a special card to grandma Dot in New York: she tries to bounce on springs across the ocean; asks birds and butterflies to help her fly; and even digs a tunnel in her back garden.

(Hardback)

Fun, contemporary and quirky illustrations introduce colours, numbers and shapes in this beautiful board book.

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Jean Dubuffet (1901-1985) achieved international recognition in the late 1940s for his paintings inspired by children's drawings, the art of psychiatric patients, and graffiti. This book features more than one hundred drawings representing Dubuffet's development during his most innovative decades - the 1940s and 1950s.