The arts: general topics

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.

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 captivating and highly illustrated introduction to Vincent Van Gogh, told through 50 major works.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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

"A revealing and moving life of Vincent van Gogh, his search for love and devastating romantic losses.

'Every child is an artist; the problem is staying an artist when you grow up' – Pablo Picasso

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.