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This book tells the story of Hoa Hakananaia: an imposing, intriguing figure of superb workmanship, it was the focal point of initiation rites, and is layered with late relief carvings that relate it to exotic birdman rites.

(Hardback)

Jewelry's Shining Stars: The Next Generation brings together 45 new, talented women jewellery designers. Stunning photographs reveal original and innovative pieces that inspire and dazzle.

(Paperback)

This is a guide to the evolution of jewelry which offers a survey of the entire field. It traces developments from the Middle Ages to the present day and analyzes jewelry's changing fashions and the gems used in its production. The major jewelry houses are represented alongside unknown craftsmen.

(Hardback)

For thousands of years, across mainland and island Southeast Asia, the deification of significant ancestors and the veneration of spirits of nature has formed the basis of traditional beliefs. This title provides an overview of the regions ancestral arts and culture, from prehistoric times to the 21st century.

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A celebrated sculptor discusses every practical detail, including modelling a portrait bust; casting; modelling for terra-cotta, in relief, and for bronze; and modelling in clay. 36 plates. 82 line illustrations.

(Hardback)

In Next Level: Game Design, some fo the best concept artists in the industry showcase fantastical locations designed for video games across genres.

(Hardback)

This work provides an introduction to the ancient Maori ornaments which date, from the beginning of human settlement in New Zealand. These personal ornaments are quite different from the modern Maori ornaments, and it feaures photographs of pieces in the collection of the Auckland Museum.

(Hardback)

A reflective book about international contemporary art jewellery that aims to open up new points of view about what art jewellery is or can be.

(Paperback)

(Hardback)

In May 2011, the duo of artists Thomas Huber and Wolfgang Aichner pulled a self-made boat across the main ridge of the Zillertal Alps. This endeavour was part of an expedition that went on for several weeks. This book focuses on this event.

(Hardback)

(Hardback)

Traces the ways in which women artists deftly transformed the language of sculpture to invent radically new forms and processes that privileged studio practice, tactility and the artist's hand. This catalogue begins in the immediate post-war era, with the first section spanning the late 1950s through the 1950s.

(Hardback)

Robert Frank's film "One Hour" is a single-take of Frank and actor Kevin O'Connor either walking or riding in the back of a mini-van through a few blocks of Manhattan's Lower East side. Shot between 3:45 and 4:45 pm on 26 July, 1990 the film presents the curious experience of eavesdropping involuntarily on strangers. This book deals with the film.

(Paperback)

Surveys the dynamic developments in sculptural practice worldwide. This book explores such key topics as the use of the body in sculpture, the appropriation of everyday ephemera, the use of light and sound as technological elements, nature and ecology as dominant and pressing issues, and the huge impact of installation.

(Hardback)

Since its inception in 1982, Stone Island has acquired a worldwide cult following for its cutting-edge outerwear by combining fashion, luxury, and streetwear. In this updated edition of Rizzoli s best-selling monograph, a chapter celebrating the latest collaborations highlights the brand s ever-expanding universe.

(Hardback)

The Age of Grandeur builds upon the best-selling Understanding Jewellery considered to be one of the most important and frequently referenced books on jewellery.

(Hardback)

From the nomad jewellery of Mongolia and Tibet to the evocative silver and gold necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings of the minority peoples of China, this book celebrates the beauty of 260 objects from the late 19th and early 20th centuries and can serve as a reference book on the jewellery of the minorities of China.

(Hardback)

(Hardback)

(Hardback)

Created in collaboration between Dark Horse Books and the developers at Naughty Dog, The Art of The Last of Us Part II offers extensive insights into the making of the long-awaited sequel to the award-winning The Last of Us.

(Hardback, Special edition)

From the 12th-century spoon used for the anointing at the coronation to the platinum crown created for Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother in 1937, the story of the Crown Jewels is that of the English monarchy itself. This book tells the story of the development of the collection from the medieval period onwards.

(Hardback)

From the 12th-century spoon used for the anointing at the coronation to the platinum crown created for Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother in 1937, the Crown Jewels' story is that of the English monarchy itself. This book tells the story of the development of the collection from the medieval period onwards.

(Hardback)

Explore machine work as a fine craft through the lens of Chris Bathgates pioneering sculpture techniques.

(Hardback)

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, The Magic Book follows this special performing art from the 1400s to the 1950s.