Books published by Tate Publishing

J.M.W. Turner is one of the most influential and important British artists of all time. His watercolours, with their extraordinary effects of shifting light and dramatic cloudscapes, are especially highly regarded. This book reveals the secrets of his technique for the first time, allowing watercolourists to try them out for themselves.

A much-needed publication celebrating the endless creativity of Anni Albers, one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century.

Firmly designed for those who have not picked up a paintbrush since schooldays, as well as more seasoned watercolour practitioners, Joyce Townsend and Tony Smibert have used their considerable expertise to develop a book with a breadth of content suitable for anyone who wants to become a painter in watercolour, be a more assured and better artist, or simply gain new understanding of the great British watercolourists.

A panoramic new perspective on the life and work of Britain's most important artists: David Hockney.

Rachel Whiteread has single-handedly expanded the parameters of contemporary sculpture with her casts of the outer and inner spaces of familiar objects, sometimes in quiet monochrome, sometimes in vivid jewel-like colour.

A reissue of the seminal 2012 book that accompanied the first major retrospective of Yayoi Kusama's work in Britain, this illustrated book features an introductory essay by Tate curator Frances Morris as well as four other substantial essays.

Updated and expanded Dedicated to the entire history of feminist artworks on an international scale, this comprehensive survey traces the ways in which feminists have shaped art and visual culture from the mid nineteenth to the twenty-first century.

In this beautiful selection, Ian Warrell employs the very finest examples of Turner's Venetian studies to either guide your next visit or awaken your memories of trips past.

This catalogue accompanies the most comprehensive exhibition of Matisse's cut-out works on paper ever held. Fully illustrated in colour throughout, it includes many photographs of Matisse in his studio, many of which have never been published before.

n a lush green forest, a sloth sleeps. Can you see him? CLANG! Machines come to tear down the trees, but the sloth still sleeps... will he wake up? Turn the pages of this ingenious and stylish pop-up book, which tells the story of one lazy sloth who hangs on in there as the forest is destroyed and then reborn.

A beautifully and faithfully reissued edition of a revolutionary publication by one of Britain's most important artists.

A groundbreaking and essential survey of the art of Lynette Yiadom-Boakye, offering an in-depth discussion of the development of the artist and positioning her work within a wider history of portraiture.

The first book to survey the full range of J.M.W. Turner's extraordinary sketchbooks, beginning with his teenage explorations and culminating in the masterful colour studies of his later years.

It's time to depart! Every year, birds from all around the world leave their homes and gather together in the jungle. This is the first time Red Beak has joined the birds' great journey, and he has a long way to travel.

Join Alice Melvin on this very special treasure hunt. You must search high and low to find the objects and stick them into your book to complete the pages.

Climb aboard the sailboat Oceano and get ready to depart on an expedition around the world! This beautiful pop-up book, by award-winning illustrators Boisrobert and Rigaud,lets you explore the hidden depths that lie beneath you as you go.

A tale of a young girl's adventures in a strange and magical world.

A poignant tale of the power that can be found in embracing differences and working together Within the placid confines of a china cabinet rages a long-standing conflict between the Blues and the Reds. When the Blues decide to sneak in and paint the Reds blue, all bets are off. It’s only when they help each other pick up the pieces that they realize they are stronger together. Based on her own character-filled collection of ceramics, Mîrzac creates a moving tale filled with passion and whimsy, reminiscent of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Mixed. Entertaining and sentimental, it is a poignant example of the power that can be found in embracing differences and working together.

One of only a handful of publications on this internationally acclaimed artist; highly accessible and informative volume exploring Gates's practice. Using new photography, a transcript of an artist talks and film stills from recent works this book provides special focus and background on the artists' engagement with interraciality.

An anxious fisherman's daughter and a mischievous monkey fill the sky with stars.

A FUN TALE ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF LEARNING HOW TO SHARE AND RESPECTING OTHER PEOPLE'S THINGSThe Very Special Thing is a brilliantly funny tale about what can happen when we forget to think of others and get carried away with our hobbies ... Squirrel loves to collect things around the forest. She really has the eye for it! But when she starts to take the other animals possessions, the mood turns sour and the others aren't very happy. As Squirrel's collection grows and grows, her very favourite thing, her special acorn, is in danger of getting lost in all the mess. Will the other animals be able to help?

A remarkable exploration of the use of, and representation of light in art over the last two centuries

Striking illustrations inspired by illuminated Persian manuscriptsAn introspective fairy-tale that prompts the reader to consider their connection and place in the world. Spectacular debut from Iranian-Italian author Sahar Doustar

A vibrantly illustrated tale celebrating creativity and serving your communityBold artwork full of movementFrom celebrated French children's author Laura Nsafou and debut illustrator Amelie-Anne Calmo

To accompany a major exhibition of one of the central figures in British art and the first exhibition dedicated to Sickert at Tate since 1960.