(Hardback, Revised)

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

(Hardback)

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.

(Paperback)

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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(Hardback)

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.

(Hardback)

"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.

(Hardback)

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.

(Paperback)

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

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(Hardback)

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.

(Paperback)

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.

(Hardback)

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.

(Paperback)

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

(Hardback)

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.

(Hardback)

The remarkable stories of beloved pets--from the famous and unusual to the everyday--memorialized at burial sites around the world, accompanied by a rich selection of archival photos and the author's evocative images of their final resting places.

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A lavishly illustrated book dedicated to Central Saint Martins, one of the best and most famous fashion schools in the world.

(Hardback)

The fashion world has long been celebrated for its scintillating salon wit. This book presents hundreds of the snappiest quotations from over three centuries, from the society beaux of the 18th century and the literary wits of the 19th century, to the celebrity elite of the 20th century and today's hippest twitterati.

(Paperback, Third edition)

A new edition of this hugely successful international survey covering all aspects of fashion, organized around crucial shifts in style and major world events.

(Paperback, Revised)

A serious yet readable history that takes the reader from the togas and tunics of early civilizations to the age of ASOS Daily Telegraph

(Hardback)

(Hardback)

A glittering collection of jewelry emulating the human form, from the collection of the Muse des Arts Dcoratifs in Paris

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