The Meaning Of Tango: The Story of the Argentinian Dance
From the backstreets of Buenos Aires to Parisian high society, this is the extraordinary story of the dance that captivated the world – a tale of politics and passion, immigration and romance.
The arts: general topics
Making Pots: A ceramicist's guide
Learn the ancient craft of making artisan pots, from clay preparation and drying to glazing and firing.
A Dog's Guide to Art
A light-hearted look at art through canine eyes.
Join dachshunds Ned and Henry for an energetic romp through the world of art, encountering famous paintings and sculptures from a four-legged perspective.
A Dog's Guide to Art
A light-hearted look at art through canine eyes.
Join dachshunds Ned and Henry for an energetic romp through the world of art, encountering famous paintings and sculptures from a four-legged perspective.
Van Gogh: in 50 works
A captivating and highly illustrated introduction to Vincent Van Gogh, told through 50 major works.
St Ives
The definitive account of the modern art made in St Ives between the 1930s and the 1960s, telling the story of this extraordinary artistic community and its legacy.
Patrick Heron
Published to accompany the first major Patrick Heron retrospective in two decades, this book will feature the best of Heron’s paintings, from the 1940s to his late career, alongside thought-provoking text.
John Piper
Published to accompany the John Piper exhibition at the Tate Liverpool and written by its curator, this book presents a comprehensive examination of the English artist’s role as champion of modernism in Britain.
Artprompts: Choose a category, pick a prompt and draw!
Artprompts, derived from the popular website of the same name, is a treasure trove of brilliant ideas for artists to dip in and out of, and the best way ever to overcome creative block. Open this book and discover a huge selection of prompts for exciting characters, monstrous creatures and immersive environments to spark your artistic imagination.
Artprompts
Stuck for something to draw? Want to improve your skills on the widest range of subjects you possibly can? Searching for inspiration for that graphic novel you’ve been planning to start work on forever? Then look no further.
William Morris Decor & Design (mini)
William Morris – one of the most influential designers of the 19th century and an important figure in the Arts
Courtroom Art
‘A book about a strange form of pop art where the criminal and the celebrity meet’Jeremy Deller
‘I’ve been waiting for a book like this for years, and this is the best I could have hoped for. Daniel Scott’s pithy summaries are always as crisp and appealing as a freshly sharpened HB.’Bob Stanley
Van Gogh's Women
“A revealing and moving life of Vincent van Gogh, his search for love and devastating romantic losses.
How To Make Art
‘Every child is an artist; the problem is staying an artist when you grow up’ – Pablo Picasso
How To – How To Make Art (How To): First edition
Hugely popular illustrator Mel Elliott helps you unleash your inner creativity on today’s pop icons, with techniques including drawing, colouring, collage and text manipulation.
Beginner's Watercolour
Over 20 simple watercolour projects for beginners, packed with techniques and tips.Paint beautiful watercolours with ease, even if you’ve never picked up a brush! With a fully illustrated step-by-step introduction and a range of beautiful projects to paint, you’ll quickly go from painting novice to art aficionado.