Filled with brilliant reproductions and engaging texts and reflecting the latest scholarship, this portable and attractively priced volume is the perfect introduction to the most celebrated painter of the Dutch Golden Age. Highlighted by domestic scenes and witty allegories that fuse the ordinary with the extraordinary, Vermeer’s luminous paintings have captivated and inspired art enthusiasts for centuries. This book spotlights dozens of his works with stunning reproductions that enable readers to appreciate his mastery of light and shadow, meticulous brushwork, his extraordinary gift for capturing human emotion on canvas, and his innovative use of optical devices. An introductory essay provides biographical background, examines Vermeer’s work in the context of the Dutch Golden Age of painting, and explores his enormous influence on modern artists and popular culture.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 112

Dimensions: 170 x 210 mm

Publication Date: 25-03-2024

Brimming with stunning reproductions and illuminating texts, this handy and accessible book is the perfect introduction to one of European modern art’s most important movements. Founded in Munich in 1911, the Blue Rider Group was a revolutionary collective of artists that pioneered German Expressionism. Including Wassily Kandinsky, Franz Marc, Natalia Goncharova, Gabriele Münter, and Marianne von Werefkin, the group rejected the prevailing formal and academic artistic trends of their time, sought to break free from the constraints of traditional painting, transcend the material world, and explore emotional and spiritual truths in their art. This book spotlights 35 important works that embody the artists’ pioneering achievements and radical innovations. It features stunning reproductions that highlight the movement’s use of luminous colors, symbolic forms, and expressive brushwork.

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Pages: 112

Dimensions: 170 x 210 mm

Publication Date: 25-03-2024

For more than three decades, Gregory Crewdson has been luring viewers into the worlds of his cinematic, highly detailed, and assiduously crafted photographs. This retrospective catalog features images from nine series that represent a broad chronological spectrum of Crewdson’s oeuvre. Included are selections from Twilight, the eerie and often darkly humorous photographs inspired by Stephen Spielberg's Close Encounters of the Third Kind; Beneath the Roses, which illuminates townscapes, forest clearings and broad, desolate streets with unsettling clarity; the black and white images of Sanctuary, shot on location at the legendary Cinecittà studios on the outskirts of Rome; Cathedral of the Pines, a paean to the beauty and tragedy of a gritty western Massachusetts town; and Eveningside, in which moments of alienation and wonder occur within the confines of quotidian life. With highest quality reproductions, paper changes, and incisive essays by photography expert Walter Moser and other esteemed art historians, this exhibition catalog reveals why Crewdson’s powerful, elegiac and painterly photos draw comparisons to old master painting, staged photography and auteur cinema.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 280

Dimensions: 240 x 300 mm

Publication Date: 15-06-2024

London’s leading pub tour guide and host of the celebrated Liquid History Tours guides readers off the beaten path and through the doors of London's lesser known but most authentic pubs, lovingly captured on camera by esteemed photographer Horst A. Friedrichs. Welcome to the world of London’s finest backstreet boozers. It’s easy to stumble into London's iconic pubs. The ones where Shakespeare trod the boards, or Dickens scribbled his next novel. What’s more difficult and ultimately more rewarding, is finding that special pub that has just the right vibe; the pub that’s tucked away from the maddening crowds of tourists and noisy out-oftowners; that almost mystical pub that you’ll want to return to on a rainy evening, or show off to your friends. These are the hidden gems that Friedrichs and Warland introduce you to. Covering every corner of London from the city centre to its outer limits and beyond, these watering holes are permeated by personality and a passion for traditional hospitality. While the interiors might not boast architectural wonders, their unique qualities are brought to life through Friedrichs' stunning photography, which illuminates their character and charm, their idiosyncratic hosts and patrons, the menus scrawled on chalkboard, worn leather stools, and quirky artifacts. The pubs are the stars of this invaluable book that’s as informative as it is collectible.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 320

Dimensions: 170 x 240 mm

Publication Date: 23-04-2024

This inspiring stroll through Paris’s mythic flea market spotlights a fascinating array of influential vendors—revealing their unique wares, trade secrets, and the life-changing finds on sale there. The Paris Flea Market has been a mecca for designers and collectors all over the world for over 150 years. A village within a village, its bustling alleyways and hidden corners are home to over two thousand stands that collectively offer a masterclass in the history of art, craft and design. This book profiles twenty or so of the market’s key dealers, inviting readers into their worlds and revealing the hidden workings of their trade. Vibrant double-page spreads immerse readers in this little- known world. With expertise and specialties ranging from mid- century modern and Art Deco, to Memphis Milano and Louis XVI, these antique and second-hand dealers drive the market’s rich and eclectic profusion, not only preserving the history of the decorative arts, but also shaping future design trends. At once a promenade through Paris’ most epic antique, collectibles, curiosities, fashion, and design market; an ode to upcycling and a paean to the thrill of the flea market find; this extraordinary book will inspire both weekend bargain hunters and design professionals alike.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 256

Dimensions: 210 x 270 mm

Publication Date: 24-06-2024

Celebrate the animal kingdom with harmony and color! Illustrator Nanna Rosengren shares her passion for both animals and nature with this adult mandala coloring book featuring amazingly intricate designs of lions, jaguars, owls, deer, moths, beetles, jellyfish, crabs, seahorses, and more. A coloring experience like no other, the patterns inside this adult coloring book celebrate the beautiful flora and fauna of our world including the wise owl, elegant hummingbird, tranquil butterfly, and fierce tiger. Celebrate the spirit and serenity of all creatures great and small—wild animals and insects that fly in the meadows, swim in our greatest oceans, prowl the jungles, or live deep in the forests. Each coloring page in this incredible collection of mandala designs invites you to explore the beauty and balance of nature with careful detail given to the tiniest leaves and flowers and the alluring eyes and distinct personalities found within the animal kingdom. Also included are tips on coloring, blending, and shading techniques, an introduction from the author, and a full color gallery of completed examples of the designs to help jump-start your creativity.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 80

Dimensions: 228 x 241 mm

Publication Date: 23-01-2024

Photorealistic Colored Pencil Drawing Workbook explains step-by-step how to achieve super realistic results with your art. Over 550 photos will guide you through several technique-building projects, teaching you how to achieve great results from colored pencils. Learn how to draw different textures, from the smooth surface of a grape or apple to the super-fine fur texture of a cat and the reflective scales of a snake. You'll find tips on blending, what paper to use, selecting colors, and a specific focus on how to draw eyes. The instructions for each project include what materials you'll need and how long the project will take. Understand the basics, beginning with an outline sketch, choosing colors, and the important steps to building a finished colored pencil drawing with incredible depth that will create a level of realism only colored pencils can give. Take your art to the next level, creating hyper-realistic details that will turn heads, with Photorealistic Colored Pencil Drawing Workbook!

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Pages: 144

Dimensions: 182 x 256 mm

Publication Date: 20-02-2024

Explore machine work as a fine craft through the lens of Chris Bathgate’s pioneering sculpture techniques. By all rights, machining should have been embraced by artists long ago. During the 20th century, many industrial crafts were developed into studio art mediums. For a long time, however, the crafts movement rejected many forms of automation. Seen as inexpressive, expensive, and inaccessible, machine tools would be largely relegated to their industrial role until the first few years of the 2000s. Artist Chris Bathgate’s story brings visibility to the craft of modern machine work. • Bathgate utilizes handmade tools; milling, drilling, and turning machines; CNC (computerized numerical controlled) machines; and more to form precisely crafted complex sculptures that capture the imagination and pose exciting questions about how the worlds of technology and craft are intersecting now more than ever. He combines a variety of metals—including steel, aluminum, copper, bronze, brass, and more—to create his sculptures, sometimes adding wood and other materials. • His work illustrates that inspiration often is born out of the need to solve and overcome technical challenges. • Some of his sculptures take the form of small mechanical objects, while others reflect a more traditional approach to sculpture. • Detailed schematic blueprints, CAD renderings, and in-process "how it’s made" images throughout the book augment his stunning finished pieces and the exciting backstory of how the author has developed this medium. This book explores the history and craft of machine work through the lens of Bathgate’s pioneering sculptures, and it serves as a contemporary reflection on the modern state of craft.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 288

Dimensions: 228 x 304 mm

Publication Date: 28-01-2024

A visual journey through the state of Rajasthan in India to explore and awaken your creativity in the arts and crafts. Artist Debra Luker, on her first trip to India, discovered it to be her personal artistic inspiration and instituted the popular Pigment Trail tours that introduced travelers to the amazing, transforming everyday art found there as they wander through city and countryside. Part travelogue and part artistic insight, this book is a visual adventure that transports the reader to India's creative spirit. Includes 208 one-of-kind visual-journal pages that allow readers to feel that they’re personally breathing in the rich, artistic collage that is India’s daily life and color. Each spread, created by Luker from her travels, provides inspiration from visuals, words, and thoughts: layered colors and surfaces; quirky sketches, signs, and graffiti; and unique and artistic items such as beautiful decorative arts, spectacular architecture and furniture, or random colorful saris seen in the streets of Rajasthan. On each page, Luker pieces together layers of drawings, designs, and snippets of text she's captured in India to create a blend of intriguing and slightly magical creative power to inspire your next idea. This book celebrates the India of everything handmade and its respect for traditional crafts. When life feels dull, these pages will reawaken your creative eyes.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 208

Dimensions: 203 x 260 mm

Publication Date: 28-01-2024

Magnum photographer Patrick Zachmann was on the scene when the disastrous fire erupted in Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral on the evening of April 15, 2019. At the time he did not yet know that he would continue to document the events at the cathedral over the months that followed. Eventually, he clambered along scaffolding and up and down steep stairs, and he would, from atop an aerial work platform, discover hitherto unknown aspects of Notre-Dame, its new silhouette, and the artistic gems that survived. Zachmann was granted privileged access to the worksite early on, and from the very first weeks after the disaster, he takes us along on one of the most exciting construction sites in the world. He also provides us with a deep dive into history and invites us on a captivating and moving visit to a building that has been torn apart and for which scientists and craftspeople alike are caring, motivated to breathe new life into it. Throughout these pages, his photographs document an extraordinary human adventure and his diary entries shed an intimate light on the experience. In addition, cathedral historian Olivier de Châlus provides the historical context, both to elucidate the mysteries surrounding the medieval construction site and to illuminate the paradoxes regarding the building’s restoration. This beautiful book is a genuine ode to a monument rich in symbolism and secrets.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 208

Dimensions: 216 x 280 mm

Publication Date: 28-01-2024