Art & Culture

Experience your favourite characters and enchanting scenes from one of the most famous fantasy worlds ever created - Middle-earth - in a brilliant new way with this official colouring book based on the epic The Lord of the Rings film trilogy directed by Peter Jackson.

The follow-up to The McCartney Legacy, Volume 1, the most complete work on the life and work of Paul McCartney ever published. Volume 2 continues to paint the portrait of one of the world's greatest musicians, his work post-Beatles, and his life from 1974 to 1980. By 1974 the Beatles were a distant memory, and Paul McCartney had already gone on to release a solo album and form a new band, Wings. By the end of the decade Wings would be the bestselling band of the 1970s. The McCartney Legacy, Vol. 2 begins in 1974 at the height of Wings popularity and the beginning of McCartney's next chapter. Picking up immediately after The McCartney Legacy, Volume 1, authors Allan Kozinn and Adrian Sinclair have brought the same exhaustive research ethos to Volume 2 that made the first volume a critical success. Arguably the most authoritative text on the life of Paul McCartney, Volume 2 follows McCartney the man, establishing himself as a musician beyond Beatlemania and his legacy throughout the 20th century through the present day.

Celebrate the magic of the Mortal Instruments with this gorgeous new Collector's Edition, complete with stunning new cover artwork and a letter from Cassie.A must-have gift for any Shadowhunter fan, revisit the magic with this lavish new hardback edition of City of Glass, featuring new cover art, stunning endpapers and a letter from Cassie.Amid the chaos of war, the Shadowhunters must decide to fight with the vampires, werewolves and other Downworlders - or against them. Meanwhile, Jace and Clary have their own decision to make: should they pursue the love they know is a mortal sin?

Elena, believing she was helping her boyfriend, Stefan, is tricked by his brother Damon into exchanging blood with him - little realising that this will transform her into a vampire too. Now crazed with her own wild craving for blood, it is up to Stefan to save her - but first he must find a way to end his feud with Damon...

The essential guide for the collector of mechanical wristwatches, with complete information on over 1,400 models from 130 international brands

"This small, portable book presents a unique perspective on the head, face, and neck for artists to study and implement in their drawing work. In this book, artist and teacher Michel Lauricella offers more than 300 original drawings and diagrams. The face, head, and neck are shown in great detail and from multiple angles. There are dedicated sections that address facial proportions, the simplified forms underneath the detailed anatomy, the underlying reference points of the skeleton, and the musculature, skin, and fat of the head, face, and neck. The author also offers instruction and tips for drawing hair that will help you in creating successful portraits. Geared toward artists of all levels -- from beginners through professionals -- this handy, pocket-sized book will help spark your imagination and creativity. Whether your interest is in portraiture, figure drawing, fine arts, fashion design, game design, or creating comic book or manga art, you will find this helpful book filled with actionable insights."--

'Without The Artist's Way, there would be no Eat, Pray, Love' - ELIZABETH GILBERTWATKINS TOP 100 MOST SPIRITUALLY INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE OF 2023How can we tap into the wisdom inside ourselves?LIVING THE ARTIST'S WAY is a Six-Week Artist's Way Program that explores the fourth essential Artist's Way tool of guidance. Bestselling author Julia Cameron has inspired millions through creative recovery with her essential tools including Morning Pages, Artist Dates, Walks, and now, Writing for Guidance. Through the practice of morning rituals and the faith of listening, Julia takes us further and shows how we can set the stage to receive guidance in both our lives and creative art. Writing about how she uses these tools to handle doubts in her life, Living the Artist's Way reveals a personal side and shares her pathway toward a happier, lighter life. Grounding and reassuring, guidance can quell our doubts and fears, and lead us to our inner wisdom and authentic selves. Living the Artist's Way is an invitation to seek the answers to navigate all areas of our lives, by tapping into our own wisdom and ultimately, guiding ourselves back to creativity.

An introduction to art from medieval to modern times.

In den letzten vierzig Jahren hat der legendäre Tätowierkünstler und Historiker Henk Schiffmacher all sein Herzblut in diese Sammlung gesteckt und Originalzeichnungen (in der Branche als Flash bekannt), Lithographien, Radierungen, Tätowierinstrumente, Gemälde, Fotos, Poster, Ladenschilder, Designs und sonstige Artefakte aus aller Welt zusammengetragen - darunter extrem seltene Vintage-Flash-Blätter von bedeutenden Meistern der frühen westlichen Tätowierung. Dieser Band dokumentiert in fünf Kapiteln Schiffmachers Lebenswerk und die weltweite Verbreitung und Vielfalt dieser besonderen Kunstform - darunter Tätowierungen der Maori und der Inselbewohner des Südpazifiks, der alten Traditionen Asiens und der Ursprünge der alten westlichen Schule in Europa und den Vereinigten Staaten. Das Buch, zugleich Geschichtsbuch, Kunstbuch und faszinierendes Memoir, bewegt sich durch über 200 Jahre Tätowiergeschichte von den 1730er bis in die 1970er Jahre und zeigt intime Einblicke in das Leben der Tattoo-Künstler, deren persönliche Kämpfe und Triumphe, ihre beruflichen Risiken und den kreativen Mut, die ihre Geschichte prägten. Abgerundet wird der Band durch ein Dutzend von Schiffmachers Originalillustrationen in seinem unnachahmlichen Stil und eine persönliche Einführung. In diesen privaten Reflexionen beschreibt er seinen Werdegang als Künstler und Sammler sowie die eigene faszinierende Sicht auf den Weg dieser Kunst vom Underground zum Mainstream. Zugleich erfährt man die abenteuerlichen Geschichten rund um die Entstehung seiner Sammlung - einer der größten Tätowierungskollektionen der Welt - aus der Perspektive eines Kenners und Autodidakten, der diese Kunst und ihre Innovatoren wie kaum ein anderer liebt und verehrt. Über die Reihe TASCHEN ist 40! Seit wir im Jahr 1980 unsere Arbeit als kulturelle Schatzgräber aufgenommen haben, steht TASCHEN für erschwingliche, hochwertige und mitunter tollkühne Publikationen. Ob Kunst oder Körperkult - wir machen's möglich, dass sich Buchwürmer auf der ganzen Welt zu unschlagbaren Preisen ihre eigenen Bibliotheken zusammenstellen. Heute feiern wir unseren 40. Geburtstag und bleiben unserem Motto treu: Die 40th Anniversary Edition versammelt einige der Toptitel unseres Programms in smarten Ausgaben - handliches Format, freundlicher Preis und wie immer mit großer Hingabe produziert.

The Recording Engineer's Handbook by Bobby Owsinski has become a music industry standard found in studios all over the world, and this fully updated fifth edition once again offers the most comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the art of audio recording. Written with today's technology and workflows in mind, The Recording Engineer's Handbook Fifth Edition is a must-have resource for anyone interested in recording either in their home or a commercial studio.In the book's first section, you'll learn everything from how microphones work to specific techniques for recording drums, individual instruments, vocals and much more. In the second section you'll benefit from the wisdom and down-to-earth practical advice offered by a host recording professionals including all-time greats like Al Schmitt, Eddie Kramer, Sylvia Massy and many others.Besides the ever-popular sections on recording gear, gain staging and levels, recording techniques for just about any instrument, and interviews with some of the world's most honored recording engineers, this 5th edition contains new topics like:The latest in recording and microphone technologyAn overview of modeling microphonesA complete overview of immersive recording techniquesA new section on cleaning and disinfecting your microphonesThe latest recording methods for drum sounds and individual instrumentsHome studio recording techniquesAnd four new interviews with top engineersLearn the art of recording with renowned author, teacher, producer and engineer Bobby Owsinski, and, in the interviews, explore the creative processes behind not only today's hits but the classic cuts we've enjoyed for years. See for yourself why The Recording Engineer's Handbook, Fifth Edition is the book that's a standard text in college music production courses all over the world.

From the author of the sensational TikTok-hit, From Lukov with Love, and the 'queen of the slow-burn romance'!

From the author of the sensational TikTok-hit, From Lukov with Love, and the 'queen of the slow-burn romance'!

Techniques and projects for using a gel plate--inexpensive and simple--to elevate collage, art journaling, and mixed-media works.

The definitive biography that unlocks the remarkable story of Vivian Maier, the nanny who lived secretly as a world-class photographer, featuring nearly 400 of her images, many never seen before, placed for the first time in the context of her life.

Containing over 140 exclusive photographs - ranging from private homes to football stadia - across every region of the country, Brutalist Italy is the first publication to focus entirely on this subject.

Perfect for aspiring designers,Drawing and Painting Beautiful Faces is an inspiring, mixed-media workbook on how to draw and paint beautiful, fashion illustrationstyle faces. Author Jane Davenport is a beloved artist andinternational workshop instructor known by her thousands of students and fans for her over-the-top, enthusiastic, happy, and encouraging style. In Drawing and Painting Beautiful Faces, Davenport guides you,step by step, through the foundations of drawing a face, developing successful features, creating skin tones, playing with bright colors, shading, highlighting, and much more as you learn to create amazing mixed-media portraits.With this elegantly designed guidebook, you will quickly master a variety of techniques in a variety ofmediums, including:PencilMarkerPenWatercolorAcrylic paintInkPastelEphemeraDrawing and Painting Beautiful Faceswill have youdancingyour way through the exercises.In no time at all, you will have a selection of beautifully faced portraits ready to view, display, or even sell to a fashion designer.

Explore the "e;Wars"e; in Star Wars as never before!Enter a galaxy ravaged by conflict and discover the complete story of the epic struggles that define the Star Wars movies. This ambitious ebook presents major galactic conflicts from an in-world "e;historical"e; perspective: each battle is depicted with captivating imagery, explored with newly commissioned maps, and explained through detailed analysis of tactics, famous commanders, legendary warriors, key moments, and its impact on wider galactic history.This is the perfect ebook for any Star Wars fan, budding military historian, or would-be rebel hero! AND TM 2021 LUCASFILM LTD.

The Art of Assassin's Creed Origins collates hundreds of concept arts, including sketches, final paintings, and 3D Renders, alongside in-depth commentary from the artists and developers, representing the ultimate insight into the design processes behind the game.

"The TikTok sensation Addicted Series continues with Kiss the Sky, now in a print edition with special bonus material! Fall in love with Rose and Connor in this edgy new adult romance set in a world of lust, fame, swoonworthy men, and friendships that run deeper than blood in this special edition with bonus materials-in print only! A virgin "ice queen" heiress & the arrogant god who wants to melt her... Rose Calloway thought she had everything under control. At twenty-three, she's a Princeton graduate, an Academic Bowl champion, a fashion designer and the daughter of a Fortune 500 mogul. But not everything comes easy. When Rose's fashion line is in peril, she plans an unconventional solution to save it. Making matters more intense, she agrees to be in a relationship with her "godly" college rival, Connor Cobalt. At twenty-four, Connor Cobalt bulldozes weak men. Confident and smart-as-hell, Connor vows to help Rose outside of the bedroom and inside. But melting this ice queen is a challenge no one has been able to succeed at. And now they're living together"--

Things We Hide From The Light is a captivating novel penned by the talented Lucy Score. Published by Hodder And Stoughton Ltd in 2023, this book is a must-read for all book lovers. The genre of this book is a well-guarded secret, much like the things we hide from the light. The story unfolds with a mesmerizing narrative that keeps the reader hooked from start to finish. Lucy Score, with her unique storytelling, brings the characters to life, making the reader feel a part of their journey. This book is not just a piece of fiction; it's an experience that stays with you long after you've finished reading. If you're looking for a book that will make you think, feel, and question, Things We Hide From The Light is the one for you. Published by the renowned Hodder And Stoughton Ltd, this book is a testament to Lucy Score's brilliance as an author. Don't miss out on this literary gem.