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From the Wall Street Journal's opera critic, a wide-ranging narrative history of how and why the New York City Opera went bankrupt - and what it means for the future of the arts.

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In this riveting and immersive biography, acclaimed author Mary Gabriel details the meteoric rise and enduring influence of perhaps the greatest pop icon of the modern era: Madonna.

(Hardback, Multilingual edition)

Take a truly magical mystery tour with this sparkling compendium of magic and trickery from medieval thaumaturgies to 20th-century showmen. Featuring hundreds of rarely seen vintage posters, photographs, handbills, and engravings, Magic follows this special performing art from the 1400s to the 1950s.

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Packed with over a hundred magic effects and tricks, this book teaches both the mechanics and presentation necessary to perform each trick. It provides chapters that cover a wide-range of scenarios in which you learn to make money appear, predict thoughts and phone numbers, control a participant's decision, and demonstrate superhuman memory.

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A visual cultural history of Ireland over the last 70 years, as seen by the worlds most prominent photographic agency, Magnum, and commented on by leading figures of the Irish literary scene.

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Part of the "Photofile" series, this book brings together the work of some of the worlds greatest photographers. It contains some sixty full-page reproductions printed in duotone, together with a critical introduction and a full bibliography.

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(Hardback)

Focuses on the surrealist years of Rene Magritte, creator of some of the 20th centurys most extraordinary images. Bringing together nearly 80 paintings, periodicals and early commercial work, this title offers insight into Magrittes identity as a revolutionary painter and surrealist artist.

(Hardback)

(Hardback)

A celebration of the prestigious house famed for its collaborations with Chanel, Balenciaga and Yves Saint Laurent.

(Hardback)

My name is Joel Mawhinney, though I go by the name Joel M. You might know me from TikTok as @joelmagician.

(Hardback)

(Paperback)

A book which quietly speaks of the power and beauty of handmade tableware that is simultaneously utilitarian and artistic

(Hardback)

Featuring more than 1,100 collection objects selected by the curatorial staff, Smithsonian Design Library, and designer Irma Boom, this book is organized entirely by Boom's visual sequencing of images; her design and the curators' essays weave parallel narratives throughout.

(Hardback)

A selection of key essays on art from the nineteenth century to the present day by one of the most influential voices in art history.

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A product can be manufactured in many ways, but most designers know a handful of techniques only

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One of two launch volumes in an important and highly collectible new photography series by the V&A, here is an introduction to the history of staged photography in over 130 key images from the V&As outstanding collection.

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(Paperback, 2nd edition)

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The latest edition of the bestselling guide to running a successful gallery, told from the expert perspective of art-world insiders

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The work of Manet is defined in this book - he was an artist who interpreted modern life with a fresh handling of colour and tone. Yet he craved official recognition and was dogged by notoriety. He rejected traditional conventions in paintings such as "Le Dejeuner sur l'herbe" and "Olympia".

(Hardback)

Marcel Broodthaers filled his twelve-year artistic career with more ideas and works than most artists manage in a lifetime. With a range of both classic and never-before-seen works, a biography, exhibition chronology and a selected bibliography, this volume deals with his work.

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