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Elephants have captivated humans for millennia for their sheer size, intelligence and unique physical features. This book celebrates the enduring fascination with this majestic animal through a wide variety of British Museum objects representing or inspired by elephants.

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Combines the two distinct but related themes of love and romance, this giftbook illustrates texts with the images of medieval romances. It also juxtaposes words of love alongside images of gold jewellery and other inscribed mementoes. The introduction explains the medieval fascination with the quest and its ideals of beauty and chivalry.

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Introduces one of the greatest Renaissance masters through his drawings. A short illustrated essay opens the book, describing Michelangelo's life and the background behind some of his greatest works, including the Sistine chapel ceiling and the Last Judgement. This book then illustrates a selection of his most important drawings.

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The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood was founded in 1848. Their artistic beliefs were set out by John Ruskin, the art historian who ardently supported them. Their chief principle was truth to nature: that a painter should draw what he or she sees, and not follow painterly conventions. This book offers a wide range of poetic and literary extracts.

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Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-69) is considered one of the greatest painters and printmakers that ever lived. Beginning with an introduction to the life of the artist, this illustrated book presents a thematic selection of etchings and drawings by Rembrandt.

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Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864-1901) was born in the south of France to an eccentric aristocratic family. Beginning as a painter, he was principally influenced by Degas and Japanese prints. This book explores his colourful life and work, showing many of Toulouse-Lautrec's famous portrayals of women in public and private life.

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A humorous gift book: collection of oxymorons, amusingly illustrated by Paul Thomas.