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*WINNER OF THE BEST JACKET / COVER DESIGN AWARD 2025* – British Book Design & Production AwardsAn in-depth, richly illustrated exploration of the work and life of cinema and TV’s greatest cult creator.Without David Lynch, our world would have been a much more ordinary place. As a filmmaker, screenwriter, designer, musician, visual artist and living avatar of all things uncanny, his influence pervaded every corner of our culture.Alongside his game-changing TV series 'Twin Peaks', Lynch also created big-screen masterpieces such as his DIY debut 'Eraserhead' and unconventional mystery thrillers 'Blue Velvet', 'Lost Highway' and 'Mulholland Drive'. But Lynch was also a cult figure in his own right, releasing albums under his own name, staging art shows, photography exhibitions and design showcases from LA to Milan, and sharing his spiritual philosophy and love of Transcendental Meditation with audiences around the globe.Published in a lavish, slip-cased edition, David Lynch: His Work, His World covers all aspects of this truly eclectic output while also exploring Lynch’s many influences to tell the full story of how he worked, created, thought and lived.

'An impressive work of granular Dunesploitation.'- Empire MagazineSome writers build worlds. Others birth entire universes. In the decades since its publication, Frank Herbert’s Dune has become arguably the best-selling and certainly the best-known science fiction novel ever written. So how did an ex-Navy newspaperman from Washington State come to write such a world-conquering novel? And how was he able to pack it with so many layers of myth and meaning? Herbert’s boundless imagination was sparked by a dizzying array of ideas, from classical history to cutting-edge science, from environmentalism to Zen philosophy, and from Arabic texts to Shakespeare’s tragedies.Beginning on Arrakis and going planet by planet, The Worlds of Dune offers a supremely deep dive into Herbert's universe – detailing along the way the many diverse strands that he wove into his epic creation to offer a visually rich accompaniment to this sci-fi legend.

'An impressive work of granular Dunesploitation.'- Empire MagazineSome writers build worlds. Others birth entire universes. In the decades since its publication, Frank Herbert’s Dune has become arguably the best-selling and certainly the best-known science fiction novel ever written. So how did an ex-Navy newspaperman from Washington State come to write such a world-conquering novel? And how was he able to pack it with so many layers of myth and meaning? Herbert’s boundless imagination was sparked by a dizzying array of ideas, from classical history to cutting-edge science, from environmentalism to Zen philosophy, and from Arabic texts to Shakespeare’s tragedies.Beginning on Arrakis and going planet by planet, The Worlds of Dune offers a supremely deep dive into Herbert's universe – detailing along the way the many diverse strands that he wove into his epic creation to offer a visually rich accompaniment to this sci-fi legend.

The master of modern fantasy, the architect of Westeros - George R.R. Martin has redefined the genre.With A Song of Ice and Fire, Martin created one of the most ambitious and immersive fantasy worlds ever written. Spanning millions of words and still evolving, this epic series is a triumph of interwoven narratives, political intrigue, and unforgettable characters.But how did a writer best known for short stories and TV scripts craft a saga of such scale and complexity? What historical, literary, and personal influences shaped his vision?The Worlds of George R.R. Martin explores the inspirations behind his work, from the Wars of the Roses and the Mongol conquests to mythology, classic literature, and his own life experiences. This book pieces together the many influences that shaped Martin’s storytelling, revealing the history and ideas behind one of the greatest fantasy sagas of all time.For fans and scholars alike, this is the definitive guide to the mind behind Westeros and the epic stories that changed fantasy forever.

The master of modern fantasy, the architect of Westeros - George R.R. Martin has redefined the genre.With A Song of Ice and Fire, Martin created one of the most ambitious and immersive fantasy worlds ever written. Spanning millions of words and still evolving, this epic series is a triumph of interwoven narratives, political intrigue, and unforgettable characters.But how did a writer best known for short stories and TV scripts craft a saga of such scale and complexity? What historical, literary, and personal influences shaped his vision?The Worlds of George R.R. Martin explores the inspirations behind his work, from the Wars of the Roses and the Mongol conquests to mythology, classic literature, and his own life experiences. This book pieces together the many influences that shaped Martin’s storytelling, revealing the history and ideas behind one of the greatest fantasy sagas of all time.For fans and scholars alike, this is the definitive guide to the mind behind Westeros and the epic stories that changed fantasy forever.

A retelling of Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope featuring stunning development art from the original Lucasfilm concept artists.Relive the excitement of the cinematic classic A New Hope, the classic adventure that launched the Star Wars saga. As the evil Empire tightens its grip on the galaxy, Darth Vader seeks the stolen plans to a terrifying weapon - and a young man takes his first steps on the path of destiny ...Enjoy the hit movie through this all-ages retelling accompanied by concept art from the original artists. Alongside the art, fascinating facts about each piece give an insight into the design process behind iconic characters and settings like Darth Vader and the Death Star itself.

CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF THE PHANTOM MENACE IN 2024.A retelling of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace featuring stunning development art from the original Lucasfilm concept artists.Relive the excitement of the cinematic classic The Phantom Menace, the thrilling tale of galactic conquest which begins the epic Skywalker Saga. Two Jedi Knights are dispatched on a mission to the peaceful planet Naboo - only to uncover a shadowy enemy plotting to unleash havoc across the Republic...Enjoy the hit movie through this all-ages retelling accompanied by concept art from the original artists. Alongside the art, fascinating facts about each piece give an insight into the design process behind iconic characters and settings like Darth Maul and Tattooine.

A retelling of Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones featuring stunning development art from the original Lucasfilm concept artists.Relive the excitement of the cinematic classic Attack of the Clones. Enjoy the hit movie through this all-ages retelling accompanied by concept art from the original artists. Alongside the art, fascinating facts about each piece give an insight into the design process behind iconic characters and settings like Count Dooku and Geonosis.

A retelling of Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back featuring stunning development art from the original Lucasfilm concept artists.Relive the excitement of the cinematic classic The Empire Strikes Back. The thrilling tale follows the story of the battle between the Galactic Empire and the Rebel Alliance, as Luke Skywalker masters the Force to take on Darth Vader.Enjoy the hit movie through this all-ages retelling accompanied by concept art from the original artists. Alongside the art, fascinating facts about each piece give an insight into the design process behind iconic characters and settings like Yoda and Cloud City.

*WINNER OF THE BEST JACKET / COVER DESIGN AWARD 2025* – British Book Design & Production AwardsAn in-depth, richly illustrated exploration of the work and life of cinema and TV’s greatest cult creator.Without David Lynch, our world would have been a much more ordinary place. As a filmmaker, screenwriter, designer, musician, visual artist and living avatar of all things uncanny, his influence pervaded every corner of our culture.Alongside his game-changing TV series 'Twin Peaks', Lynch also created big-screen masterpieces such as his DIY debut 'Eraserhead' and unconventional mystery thrillers 'Blue Velvet', 'Lost Highway' and 'Mulholland Drive'. But Lynch was also a cult figure in his own right, releasing albums under his own name, staging art shows, photography exhibitions and design showcases from LA to Milan, and sharing his spiritual philosophy and love of Transcendental Meditation with audiences around the globe.Published in a lavish, slip-cased edition, David Lynch: His Work, His World covers all aspects of this truly eclectic output while also exploring Lynch’s many influences to tell the full story of how he worked, created, thought and lived.

On a faraway planet, cute alien animals need help! Luckily, Charlie and her robot friend, Random, are ready for any rescue adventure...Something has been stealing the humans' food on planet Vela! Charlie discovers the thief - it's a cheeky, fluffy, hungry rumblebear! The rumblebear has lost its family, and Charlie is sure she can help it find them. But first, she'll have to hide the rumblebear from the angry mayor, and it's not easy to hide something that roars like a lion and won't stop eating!Fans of Zoe's Rescue Zoo and Holly Webb will love Cosmic Creatures! Beautifully illustrated throughout by Sophy Williams, Cosmic Creatures is perfect for animal-mad readers aged 5+.Look out for the other Cosmic Creatures stories:The Friendly Firecat

On a faraway planet, cute alien animals need help! Luckily, Charlie and her robot friend, Random, are ready for any rescue adventure...Charlie is on a special trip to see the migration of the firecats, the fastest animals on planet Vela! But when rustlers start kidnapping the cats, the herd stampede, and a sparkly little firekitten is left behind. Charlie and Random must come up with a plan to stop the rustlers and reunite the baby firecat with its family before it's too late...Fans of Zoe's Rescue Zoo and Holly Webb will love Cosmic Creatures! Beautifully illustrated throughout by Sophy Williams, Cosmic Creatures is perfect for animal-mad readers aged 5+.Look out for the other Cosmic Creatures stories!The Runaway Rumblebear

On a faraway planet, cute alien animals need help! Luckily, Charlie and her robot friend, Random, are ready for any rescue adventure...Charlie and Random discover an amazing underground cave filled with incredible animals. But the captain wants to start drilling for a new energy source. Charlie will have to think fast to save these cute creatures and their unusual home!Fans of Zoe's Rescue Zoo and Holly Webb will love Cosmic Creatures! Beautifully illustrated throughout by Sophy Williams, Cosmic Creatures is perfect for animal-mad readers aged 5+.Look out for the other Cosmic Creatures stories!The Runaway RumblebearThe Friendly Firecat

On a faraway planet, cute alien animals need help! Luckily, Charlie and her robot friend, Random, are ready for any rescue adventure...Charlie and her dad are on a mission with Captain Robertson to climb the highest mountain on planet Vela. When some very cute, very cheeky snowpops turn up and start to cause mischief, the captain is not amused. But a snowstorm threatens to put them all in danger. It's time for the snowpops to come to the rescue!Fans of Zoe's Rescue Zoo and Holly Webb will love Cosmic Creatures! Beautifully illustrated throughout by Sophy Williams, Cosmic Creatures is perfect for animal-mad readers aged 5+.Look out for the other Cosmic Creatures stories!The Runaway RumblebearThe Friendly FirecatThe Helpful Hootpuff