Art & Culture

Atmospheric photos by Stefan Bogner, capturing the full magnificence of the Norwegian landscape. Text in English and German.

Joel Sartore's quest to photograph all the animal species under human care celebrates its 15th year.

Featuring all 29 pieces from the album Lang Lang Piano Book, this is a collection of the most significant pieces from Lang LangΓÇÖs personal musical journey. It is beautifully presented as a high-end cased book, featuring marbled endpapers, page-finder ribbon and sewn binding. It includes exclusive photographs, comments from Lang Lang on every piece and an edition of F├╝r Elise annotated with Lang LangΓÇÖs own performance notes. This is a book for all pianists to treasure and revisit again and again.

The ultimate 'architecture bucket list', a selection of 150 of the world's most famous private homes that are worth a trip or a visit.

Designed for photographers who haven't memorized every button, dial, setting, and feature on their Canon EOS R, Rocky Nook's handy and ultra-portable quick reference Pocket Guide helps you get the shot when you're out and about. . Confirm that your camera is set up properly with the pre-shoot checklist . Identify every button and dial on your camera . Learn the essential modes and settings you need to know . Dive deeper with additional features of your camera . Execute step-by-step instructions for shooting multiple exposures, in-camera HDR, time-lapse movies, and more . Follow tips and techniques for getting great shots in typical scenarios (portrait, landscape, freezing action, low light, etc.)

Leiden Sie unter einer kreativen Blockade? Manchmal ist dieLösung, ihr direkt ins Gesicht zu schauen. Möchten Sie Ihre Kundenbesser verstehen lernen und Ihre Ideen entsprechend vermittelnkönnen? Ihr kreatives Selbstvertrauen stagniert und Sie wissennicht, woher die nächste fulminante Idee kommen soll? Wer sagteigentlich, dass sie Ihre ,Geschäftsgeheimnisse' für sich behaltenmüssen?Das Buch bietet Tipps und wertvolle Ratschläge für den Kreativenjeder Branche: 233 DO's und DON'Ts von einem, der es wissen muss.Johnson macht den professionellen Ideensuchern Mut, unpopuläreEntscheidungen zu treffen und dennoch - oder gerade deswegen -erfolgreich zu sein.¿ Für alle Designer und kreativ Tätigen, die auf der Suche nachÜberlebensstrategien im alltäglichen Kreativ-Dschungel sind¿ Ein erfahrener Branchenkenner packt aus und lüftet bislangwohlgehütete Geheimnisse zum Umgang mit Kunden, zurUmsetzung kreativer Ideen und zur eigenen Positionierung amMarkt¿ Insiderwissen und neue Methoden

Learn the creative, innovative technique of making art by pouring paint with The Art of Paint Pouring. Featuring easy step-by-step projects, practical tips, and beautiful art from an established paint-pouring expert, this book helps artists of any skill level make colorful, textured art by pouring acrylic paint onto a canvas. There are many techniques for making poured art, and this book details them all. You will learn to swipe, pour, and more using the manyhow-to projects provided in this book. Also included are chapters on the following:Tools and materials, including affordable options for items that will help you create poured artBasic color theory and how to choose paint colors that will create pleasing mixturesEye-catching full-page artworkTips for creating the paint consistency that you wantInstructions for keeping your work area clean, even while working with a potentially messy techniqueWritten and illustrated by a well-recognized paint-pouring artist, The Art of Paint Pouring is a comprehensive reference that eliminates the need to search online for multiple videos that you would continually have to pause and re-watch. If you are new to paint pouring, you will love the beginners’ tips and instructions that allow anyone to master this contemporary craft. Start creating stunning works of poured art with The Art of Paint Pouring. Also from the Fluid Art series, refresh your paint-pouring skills and learn new techniques with: The Art of Paint Pouring: Swipe, Swirl & Spin and The Art of Paint Marbling.

To celebrate Alien's fortieth anniversary, author J.W. Rinzler (The Making of Star Wars) tells the story of how it evolved from a simple idea into one of the most memorable sci-fi horror thrillers of all time.

Technical drawings of all the major ships and vehicles from the Alien movies, presented in incredible detail. Includes iconic spacecraft like the Nostromo, the Sulaco and the Covenant. Alien: The Blueprints is a collection of brand new blueprints of all the major vehicles, ships and technology of the Alien movie universe. Artist Graham Langridge de

The latest in the Essentials series from internationally prestigious fashion brand, Vogue, celebrating the ultimate fashion power symbol, the high heel.

The Short Story of Modern Art explains the how, why and when of modern art - who introduced certain things, what they were, where they were produced, and why they matter.

Elmgreen & Dragset's constructed environments have been celebrated all over the world for their mischievous, cerebral, and accessible nature. This is the first comprehensive presentation of the duo's work, from their early performative pieces in the late 1990s to their most recent public projects

Sanctuary is home to some of the most dangerous creatures to pull themselves from the pits of hell. Tread lightly, and never fall prey to monsters with the Diablo Bestiary.

Kwame Brathwaite (born in Brooklyn, New York, 1938) is represented by Philip Martin in Los Angeles. Beginning in the early 1960s, Brathwaite photographed stories for black publications such as the New York Amsterdam News , City Sun , and Daily Challenge , helping set the stage for the Black Arts and Black Power movements. By the 1970s, Brathwaite was one of the era¿s top concert photographers, shaping the images of such public figures as Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley, James Brown, and Muhammad Ali. Recent acquirers of Brathwaite¿s work include the Museum of Modern Art, Whitney Museum of American Art, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College. Tanisha C. Ford (essay) is associate professor of Africana studies and history at the University of Delaware. She is the author of Liberated Threads: Black Women, Style, and the Global Politics of Soul (2015), which won the 2016 Organization of American Historians¿ Liberty Legacy Foundation Award for best book on civil rights history. She was featured in Aperture ¿s Fall 2017 issue, ¿Elements of Style,¿ among many other publications. Ford is a cofounder of TEXTURES, a pop-up material culture lab, creating and curating content on fashion and the built environment. Deborah Willis (essay) is an artist, writer, and curator, as well as professor and chair of the Department of Photography and Imaging at Tisch School of the Arts, New York University. She has been a Richard D. Cohen Fellow of African and African American Art History at the Hutchins Center, Harvard University (2014), a Guggenheim Fellow (2005), a Fletcher Fellow (2005), and a MacArthur Fellow (2000). Willis received the NAACP Image Award in 2014 for her coauthored book Envisioning Emancipation: Black Americans and the End of Slavery (2013).

Life at the northern end of the world: a unique piece of photojournalism in a photobook you won't forget

The Art of Visual Notetaking is a resource for learning the art of sketchnoting, including how to create layouts, focal points, embellishments, and doodles, for inspired notetaking, journaling, and creative visual expression.

The Complete Book of Calligraphy & Lettering introduces aspiring calligraphers and hand-lettering artists to the core concepts and techniques that comprise the art of traditional calligraphy.

Lauren Bravo is a freelance journalist. She writes for The Pool, Refinery29 UK, Cosmopolitan, Guardian and Grazia. She is a pop culture addict, and die-hard nostalgic.

This exquisitely presented hardback art book showcases the finest works and helpful thoughts of popular Finnish artist, Heikala.

A breathtaking survey of 20 years of fashion designs by Martin Margiela

This richly illustrated book explores the huge creative endeavour behind Tolkien's enduring popularity. Lavishly illustrated with over 300 images of his manuscripts, drawings, maps and letters, the book traces the creative process behind his most famous literary works and reproduces personal photographs and private papers.

Immerse yourself in 'Photographer's Guide to the Sony DSC-RX10 IV', a comprehensive book written by the renowned author, Alexander S White. Published in 2017, this guide is a must-have for photography enthusiasts and professionals alike. The book is a deep dive into the intricacies of the Sony DSC-RX10 IV camera, providing readers with a thorough understanding of its features and capabilities. The author's expertise shines through each page, making complex concepts easy to grasp. This book does not merely list the camera's features; instead, it teaches you how to harness them to capture stunning photographs. The book belongs to the informative genre, making it a valuable resource for individuals keen on mastering this specific camera model. Published by White Knight Press, a publisher known for its quality publications in various genres, this book is a testament to their commitment to delivering valuable content to readers. The book is written in English, making it accessible to a wide range of readers globally. Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your photography skills to new heights with 'Photographer's Guide to the Sony DSC-RX10 IV'.

In this book film critic Adam Nayman carefully sifts through their complex cinematic universe in an effort to plot, as he puts it, "some Grand Unified Theory of Coen-ness." The book combines critical text--biography, close film analysis, and enlightening interviews with key Coen collaborators--with a visual aesthetic that honors the Coens' singular mix of darkness and levity. Featuring film stills, punchy infographics, and hard insight, this book will be the definitive exploration of the Coen brothers' oeuvre, and a must-have keepsake for fans.

A fresh re-edition of LeRoy Grannis's sold-out Collector's Edition, this collection gathers his most vibrant surf photography-from the perfect wave at San Onofre to dramatic wipeouts at Oahu's famed North Shore. One of the key image-makers in surfing history, Grannis also covers the emerging surf lifestyle, from "surfer stomps" and hordes of...

An illustrated account of the film and fashion icon whose legacy has endured long after her death.

Explore the beauty and diversity of the animal world through more than 300 captivating images

Experience the escape of watercolour painting! Forty straightforward lessons promise sweet and colourful results: no artistic skill required.

Following the success of her first coloring book, Pop Manga Coloring Book, artist Camilla d'Errico takes fans beneath the waves with 70 black-and-white images of beloved characters from undersea fairy tales and myths in this stunning coloring book.