Art & Culture

Discover the rich meanings hidden in the enigmatic world of irezumi. A visual catalogue and journey through Japan's tattoo culture with Yori Moriarty, a disciple of Osaka Horitoshi.

In this book, Michel Lauricella presents both his artistic and systematic methods for drawing the human body-with drawing techniques from the ecorche (showing the musculature underneath the skin) to sketches of models in action. In more than 1000 illustrations, the human body is shown from a new perspective-from bone structure to musculature, from anatomical detail to the body in motion. Morpho is a rich, fascinating, and helpful book that can go with you everywhere on your sketching journey.

Born and brought up near Mexico City during the Mexican Revolution, painter, Frida Kahlo suffered a devastating accident aged eighteen, which left her crippled and unable to bear children. This book provides an account of this woman.

A new collection of Vincent Van Duysen's work, featuring his most recent projects

A groundbreaking study of visionary artist Hilma af Klint. When Swedish artist Hilma af Klint died in 1944 at the age of 81, she left behind more than a thousand paintings and works on paper that she kept largely private during her lifetime. Believing the world was not yet ready for her art, she stipulated that it should remain unseen for another 20 years. But only in recent decades has the public had a chance to reckon with af Klint's radically abstract painting practice - one which predates the work of Vasily Kandinsky and other artists widely considered trailblazers of modernist abstraction. Accompanying the first major survey exhibition of the artist's work in the United States, Hilma af Klint represents her groundbreaking painting series while expanding recent scholarship to present the fullest picture yet of the artist's life and work. Essays explore the social, intellectual, and artistic milieu of af Klint's 1906 break with figuration and her subsequent development, placing her in the context of Swedish modernism and folk art traditions, contemporary scientific discoveries, and spiritualist and occult movements. A roundtable discussion among contemporary artists, scholars, and curators considers af Klint's sources and relevance to art in the 21st century. The volume also delves into her unrealized plans for a spiral-shaped temple in which to display her art - a wish that finds a fortuitous answer in the Guggenheim Museum's rotunda, the site of the forthcoming exhibition.

365 Days of Drawing is an inspiring book by Lorna Scobie, a renowned author in the art world. Published in 2018 by Hardie Grant Books, this book is a must-have for anyone with an interest in drawing, regardless of their skill level. The book is structured as a year-long journey of creativity, with daily drawing prompts and exercises to inspire and engage the reader. The genre of this book is art and creativity, offering a unique blend of fun and education. Each page of the book is a new opportunity to explore your artistic side and improve your drawing skills. The publisher, Hardie Grant Books, is known for its high-quality publications in the UK and this book is no exception. 365 Days of Drawing is not just a book, but a journey that will inspire you to pick up a pencil and start drawing, every day of the year.

A monograph on Andrei Tarkovsky, Russian filmmaker, writer, film editor and film theorist of extraordinary influence and cinematic vision.

A complete guide to achieving a fantastic spectrum of colourful glazes for the studio potter,

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Legend Of Zelda, The: Breath Of The Wild - Creating A Champion, is an extraordinary book written by none other than Nintendo. This masterpiece was first published in 2018 by Dark Horse Comics, U.S. This book falls under a unique genre that captivates the reader's imagination with its vivid descriptions and engaging plot. The story is set in the land of Hyrule, where you will embark on an unforgettable journey, delving deep into the making of the award-winning game, 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild'. The book offers an unparalleled collection of concept art, character designs, and insights directly from the developers. It is a must-read for all gaming enthusiasts and fans of the Zelda series. This book truly encapsulates Nintendo's creative process in crafting one of the most celebrated franchises in the history of gaming.

Formed as a New York City hardcore band in 1981, Beastie Boys struck an unlikely path to global hip hop superstardom.

Long revered as the authority on craftsmanship and Japanese aesthetics, Yanagi devoted his life and writing to defend the value of craft. In an age of feeble and ugly machine-made things, The Beauty of Everyday Things is a call to deepen relationships with the objects that surround people.

This richly illustrated book celebrates in words and pictures the beautiful work that award-winning artist Alan Lee produced for J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit, and includes dozens of brand-new paintings and pencil drawings exploring the world of Bilbo Baggins.

A lover of books like The Alchemist and The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success, Russ delivers a short, potent, inspirational, raw, and honest book that gives readers a way to find self-belief and unlock their potential.

Jess Jos, creative consultant and main author, is an experienced potter and teacher. She enjoys experimenting with wheel-thrown and handbuilt pieces, creating bespoke commissions for private clients and restaurants. Jess has a BA in Ceramics from Camberwell Art College and is a craftsperson in residence at Stepney City Farm, London. Several other contributors ensure the book covers a broad range of styles.

An illustrated guide to the origins and meanings of more than two-thousand signs and symbols, and how they have been interpreted in mythology, religion, art and folklore.

An exquisite and expansive large-scale publication documenting and celebrating the finest producers of men's sartorial style in the most elegant country in the world.

A true cinephile, Tarantino is famed for his visually arresting approach and this exploration of his career will feature stunning images taken on set and behind the scenes.

An account of the last seven years of Freddie Mercury's life by his lover Jim Hutton. A former barber at the Savoy Hotel, Jim never fully assimilated into Mercury's jet-setting lifestyle, but was closer to him than anyone else, and knew all his friends, including Elton John and Phil Collins.

Morpho: Simplified Forms is a captivating piece of literature by the renowned author, Michel Lauricella. This book, which falls under the genre of Artistic Anatomy, was first published in 2019 by Rocky Nook. Michel Lauricella presents his readers with a simple and effective approach to learning about the human form. This book is a must-have for anyone who is interested in art, anatomy, or both. The author's unique style and the publisher's dedication to quality make this book a valuable addition to any library. Despite being published in 2019, Morpho: Simplified Forms is still as relevant and insightful as ever. Published by Rocky Nook, this book is widely recognized for its quality and impact in the world of literature and art.

The first comprehensive overview of Yves Saint Laurent's haute couture collections, presented through original catwalk photography.

A showcase of hidden gems of street photography, exploring the variety of ways in which the common subject matter and locations of the genre have been addressed in differing and varied ways.

Eine unterhaltsame und praxisnahe Grafikdesign-Einführungsowohl für professionell als auch allgemein interessierte Leser¿ Verstehen, wie Grafikdesign funktioniert und visuelleKommunikation selbst gestalten¿ Mit Glossar, Rätseln, Aufklebern, Schablonen und farbigemPapier im Loseblatt-AnhangDas wunderschön gestaltete Buch verwendet visuelleHerausforderungen, um praxisnah zu zeigen, wie Typografie,Beschilderung, Plakate und Branding funktionieren. Konzepte undTechniken der visuellen Kommunikation werden auf ansprechendeund interaktive Weise vorgestellt.Illustriert mit Schriften, Plakaten und Piktogrammen vonrenommierten Designern wie Otl Aicher, Pierre Di Sciullo, OttoNeurath und Gerd Arntz, wird das Buch sowohl professionelleGrafiker ansprechen als auch jene, die allgemein mehr über visuelleKommunikation erfahren möchten.

`Funny, enlightening and incredibly well-researched' Emerald Street Over twenty years since its low-profile debut and Friends is the most streamed show on UK Netflix. But has it stood the test of time? Are some parts of it more problematic than we remember? And who was the cast's least favourite guest star?

The metropolis of Paris, presented with Serge Ramelli's dramatic vision A fabulous and fascinating tour of the city in an incomparable light Film and photography meld into a black-and-white work of art

Join internationally renowned fashion illustrator Megan Hess as she explores the timeless beauty and glamour of ten of Frances best-loveddesigners in a stylish celebration of one of the world's favourite fashion destinations.From the courts of Versailles to the cobbled streets of Paris, French fashion has always been the epitome of elegance. Whether its Diors New Look, Yves Saint Laurents Le Smoking jacket or Chanels little black dress, the masters of French fashion understand that clothing is more than a craft: it's an art form.Megan Hess'slove for French stylesparked her career in fashion illustration. In these pages, she unspools the threads of ten legendary designers Chanel, Dior, Saint Laurent, Lanvin, Givenchy, Chloe, Balmain, Louis Vuitton, Hermes and Celine to discover the origins ofhaute couture, prt--porter and everything chic.Accompanied by Megan's exquisite illustrations of current and archival collections,Elegance: The Beauty of French Fashiontells the story of how France's iconic fashion houses have influenced the very fabric of design.

A comprehensive overview of Prada's womenswear collections from 1988 to present, revealed through catwalk photography.

New expanded 248pp 2019 Edition. The single best collection of photography of BanksyΓÇÖs street work that has ever been assembled for print. If that isnΓÇÖt enough there are some words too. You Are An Acceptable Level of Threat covers his entire street art career, spanning the late ''90s right up to the ΓÇÿSeasons GreetingsΓÇÖ Christmas 2018 piece in Port Talbot, Wales. This new edition includes his self-destructing ΓÇÿLove is in the BinΓÇÖ intervention, which according to Sotheby''s is "the first artwork in history to have been created live during an auction." The groundbreaking ΓÇÿDismalandΓÇÖ show, his Paris ΓÇÖ68 revisited works, The Walled Off Hotel, Brexit, Cans Festival, Brookyln and Basquiat, as well as new works from Gaza and New York. Also featuring the controversial ΓÇÿCheltenham SpiesΓÇÖ as well as ΓÇÿGirl with a Pearl EarringΓÇÖ, ΓÇÿArt BuffΓÇÖ and the spectacular ΓÇÿMobile LoversΓÇÖ which appeared outside Bristol Boys Boxing Club. 248 pages featuring his greatest works of art in context.