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Ink is the first in an exciting new practical-art series on popular mediums, including acrylic, oil, pencil and gouache. The books will cover painting techniques, creative ideas and applications, and the fun of mixing with other mediums. Many of the techniques and ideas will be demonstrated through the work of some of the world's greatest artists and illustrators. The first book explores ink's use in painting, illustration and lettering. With its contemporary aesthetic and accessible content, the series will appeal to artists of all abilities.

The Short Story of Queer Art offers a fuller picture of the history of art - from the barriers broken and breakthroughs that queer artists have made, to the important contributions to key artistic movements, and the forgotten and obscured artists who are now being rediscovered and reassessed.Simply constructed, the book explores over 40 key works and artists, from across the world and throughout art history, and links them to the most important movements, themes and breakthroughs. An eclectic range of art is featured, including Aubrey Beardsley's The Peacock Skirt, Frida Kahlo's Self-portrait with Cropped Hair, Cecil Beaton's Stephen Tennant in Costume as Prince Charming and Tamara de Lempicka's Autoportrait. Accessible, concise and richly illustrated, the book reveals the connections between different periods, artists and styles, giving readers a thorough understanding and broad enjoyment of the full achievements that queer artists have made with genres that include Classical art, Art Nouveau, Pop art, Street art and Video installations.

The original Stickerbomb was the first and only book dedicated to showcasing the diversity and wealth of sticker art. Discover 30 brand-new stickers in this fully revised and updated celebratory edition.This collectable, fully-peelable sticker book, filled with illustration, graffiti and graphic art features an amazing collection of over 280 specially commissioned stickers by artists, illustrators and graffiti artists from around the world. Stickers are an essential part of the street art movement, inexpensive and easy to produce, they often act as an informal business card for graffiti artists, and a quick and effective promotional tool for many designers and illustrators. The Stickerbomb books have been celebrating this often overlooked art form for over fifteen years.Also in the series: Stickerbomb 2, Stickerbomb Monsters, Stickerbomb Letters, Stickerbomb XL, Stickerbomb Skulls, Stickerbomb Skate, Stickerbomb 3, Stick it to the Man!, Stick and Skate.

My Brother Ashley Clark Has Broke It Down To What Black Film Was, Is Present Day, And What The Future Might Be. BLAK IZ BLAK. YA-DIG? SHO-NUFF. Enjoy This BLAK CINEMATIC SCIENCE. - Spike LeeThis book belongs on the shelf of every film lover, every student of cinema, and everyone who believes in the transformative power of storytelling. It's a celebration, an education, and an inspiration all at once. - Julie DashResonant, exciting and eye-opening - one of the best books I've read about Black cinema. - Mark CousinsAn indispensable guide for any film lover yearning to learn more about Black cinema. - GQThe World of Black Film is an entertaining, informed, and thought-provoking survey of important and influential Black films from around the globe. Starting with the unfinished silent comedy Lime Kiln Club Field Day (1913) and concluding with Steve McQueen's World War II epic Blitz (2024), this book takes readers on an exciting journey through an eclectic mix of classics and hidden gems spanning more than 100 years and 30 countries.Beautifully designed and bursting with eye-catching film imagery and poster art, this is essential reading for general film fans, enthusiasts of Black cinema, educators, and students alike.Includes a foreword by Sir John Akomfrah, CBE RA.Films and directors include:Black Orpheus (Marcel Camus, 1959)Black Girl (Ousmane Sembène, 1966)Hollywood Shuffle (Robert Townsend, 1987)Malcolm X (Spike Lee, 1992)Belle (Amma Asante, 2013)Timbuktu (Abderrahmane Sissako, 2015)Moonlight (Barry Jenkins, 2016)Black Panther (Ryan Coogler, 2018)Saint Omer (Alice Diop, 2022)Dahomey (Mati Diop, 2024)Blitz (Steve McQueen, 2024)

Find out how to transform the ordinary into something extraordinary with this guide to minimalist photography. With advice on composition, balance, shape and texture, this book takes inspiration from the masters of minimalism to demonstrate how stripping a subject down to its very essence can help you craft beautifully bold and unique images.Illustrated with the finest examples of the style from the likes of Fan Ho, Imogen Cunningham, Michael Kenna, Berenice Abbott, William Eggleston and Horst P. Horst, this book guides you through the key techniques that define minimalism and provides easy-to-follow advice for how to create your own minimalist images that are visually striking in their simplicity.

*EXCLUSIVE FOREWORD BY WES ANDERSON*Accidentally Wes Anderson is back with 200 brand new, mind-bendingly beautiful destinations for your bucket list, and the fascinating stories behind each location. · You'll visit the 'post office at the end of the world' in Tierra del Fuego - and meet the mustachioed letter carrier who, in his free time, runs an anarchist island micronation called Redonda.· You'll travel to a town in the Arctic Circle where cats are not allowed, humans cannot be buried, and a primary attraction is a doomsday vault containing the recipe for the Oreo cookie.· And you might just make a stop in lesser-known Jincumbilly, Australia (where there are more platypuses than people).Full of incredible photos of real-life locations that look plucked from the world of Wes Anderson, this book is all about Adventures big and small, everyday and extraordinary, here and way over there. You'll meet some out-of-this-world characters and be left with travel, design and architectural inspiration beyond your imagination. No passport necessary!

What does it take to become a road racing legend and compete in the toughest sport in the world? Go behind the scenes with the teams and riders at all the major tours and classics through the lens of world-class pro-cycling photographer, Kristof Ramon. The Art of Suffering is about the human story of road racing, what it takes to go deep and be the best, and the awe-inspiring feats of endurance that make road cycling one of the most challenging, most legendary, most inspirational sports in the world.From battling the elements and the terrain to epic climbs, crashes, injuries and recovery; personal sacrifices, pushing the body to the limit, training, winning, losing and long seasons on the road; featuring the domestiques, the star riders, the new talent and the legends - this book captures all the reasons why cycling fans passionately love their sport, taking them closer to the action and their favourite riders than any other book.Carefully curated, thoughtfully designed and beautifully produced - The Art of Suffering is the ultimate gift for cycling fans and features a foreword by Wout van Aert, the subject of Ramon's cover photograph.

Colour and complete this special 10th anniversary edition of Secret Garden, the book that started a global colouring book craze. Features two brand-new, specially commissioned illustrations to celebrate ten years of her unique colouring books.This interactive colouring book takes you on a ramble through a garden created in beautifully detailed pen-and-ink illustrations by Johanna Basford.There are pictures to colour, mazes to solve, patterns to complete and lots of space for you to add your own inky drawings. Use felt tip pens to add a splash of colour or a black pen with a fine nib to create your own doodles and details.Johanna Basford has sold over 21 million books worldwide. Secret Garden: An Inky Treasure Hunt and Colouring Book was her first book. It has been translated into over 44 languages.'These intricate, magical drawings from Secret Gardenby Johanna Basford are just waiting to be brought to life.' The Guardian'Joanna Basford's Secret Garden is an 'inky treasure hunt and colouring book' filled with intricate drawings waiting to be brought to life. It's the colouring-in book you wish you had the hand-eye coordination to do, aged two.' The Independent'Prepare yourself to get lost in a magical world with this interactive activity book that takes you through a secret garden of incredible drawings by Johanna Basford.' Buzzfeed

Packed with 150 beautifully illustrated stickers, this book celebrates the art of the tattoo. The designs range from the traditional to the contemporary, covering all the key styles and motifs. Discover hearts, sailors, pin-ups, skulls, roses, swallows as well as new and surprising compositions, all in the Munden Brothers' signature style. Complemented by fascinating text by Nick Schonberger on the origins and meaning of familiar symbols and styles.

This collectable, fully-peelable sticker book, filled with illustration, graffiti and graphic art features an amazing collection of over 300 specially commissioned stickers by artists, illustrators and graffiti artists from around the world. Discover 30 brand-new stickers in this fully revised and updated edition of the original Stickerbomb 2.Stickers are an essential part of the street art movement, inexpensive and easy to produce, they often act as an informal business card for graffiti artists, and a quick and effective promotional tool for many designers and illustrators. The Stickerbomb books have been celebrating this often overlooked art form for over fifteen years.Also in the series: Stickerbomb, Stickerbomb Monsters, Stickerbomb Letters, Stickerbomb XL, Stickerbomb Skulls, Stickerbomb Skate, Stickerbomb 3, Stick it to the Man!, Stick and Skate.

The most spectacular array of high-quality matt art stickers - over 500 - drawn from museum and ephemera collections around the globe. The perfect gift all scrapbookers, crafters, artists and collagers to bring a touch a beauty to any surface, whether sealing an envelope or creating a collage. From authentic Victorian ephemera and intricate botanical illustrations of flowers, exotic fish, birds and butterflies to circus performers, Greek busts, old masters' paintings and retro road signs, The Extraordinary Things to Collage Sticker Book provides something to satisfy all imaginations.The cornucopia of 1000+ lush, full-colour stickers has been curated by respected and successful collage artist Maria Rivan, who blends pop art and surrealist influences to create eye-catching collage magic. Images are drawn from Laurence King's hugely successful Extraordinary Things to Cut Out and Collage, also by Maria Rivans.

Do you have the flair, order and method of Hercule Poirot, or the unassuming, shrewd intelligence of Miss Marple? This Christmas, you're going to need it...Brush off your moustache, collect your knitting needles and put your little grey cells to good use in the case of the missing librarian. With perplexing puzzles left scattered throughout the library to solve, can you complete them and follow the trail of the crime?Begin by unscrambling these anagrams of Agatha Christie classics you'll come across within...* DRUM ON THREE EXPERT SENIORS * FORUM FOR FINDING DAFT TYPO * RARE MUD INDUCES ANON * BAD SCRUM THERE * DAME DOLLY FANS *HE HATED NO INLET *Immerse yourself in the world of Agatha Christie this Christmas with this new and official puzzling series of events.

This beautifully illustrated set of fully functional tarot cards is based on traditional tarot iconography as interpreted by MEGAMUNDEN, author of Tattoo Postcards and the best-selling Tattoo Colouring Book. The set contains the 78 cards of the tarot deck, luxuriously packaged in a gift box. A 28-page booklet explains how to interpret the cards and conduct your own readings, gaining a fascinating insight into what lies ahead and a fresh perspective on important themes and opportunities to watch for.

Anyone with an interest in buildings and the built environment would do well to purchase a copy of Owen Hopkins' book. - MonocleThis innovative and unique book is a visual guide to the buildings that surround us. Architectural features are pinpointed and labelled on images of buildings so that, unlike with other architectural dictionaries, you don't have to know the name before looking it up. Clear line drawings and extensive colour photographs illustrate each of the main building types, from forts to churches, stately homes to skyscrapers. The individual structural elements and materials common to all buildings are then explained, whether in Classical, Gothic or Modernist style. A comprehensive glossary completes the book. This revised edition includes an expanded section on modern structures and materials, as well as the latest styles and concepts from the last ten years.A must for all lovers of architecture and those who would like to learn moreOver 11,000 copies sold in English worldwideCovers all key building types and styles, from cathedrals to skyscrapers, Classical to contemporary.Each building type is illustrated with extensive photographs and annotated drawingsContains a comprehensive glossary of architectural terms

Taylor Swift has crafted a rich mythology throughout her musical eras, with countless symbols and easter eggs acting as invisible strings connecting her lyrics, looks, music videos, performances and communications with her fans. The Eras Tarot interprets those symbols in the framework of the 78 tarot cards in the Rider-Waite tradition, gorgeously reimagining the classic tarot artwork and interpreting its meanings through a Swiftian lens. Harness the insight of a tarot reading with the emotional resonance of a Taylor Swift song: discover the soothing Temperance card suggesting "You Need To Calm Down," The Lovers card guiding your understanding of your own "Love Story," or The Magician card reminding you that it really is within your power to change "The Prophecy."FULLY ILLUSTRATED DECK with 78 unique full-colour, high-quality illustrated tarot cards.JOURNEY THROUGH THE ERAS with inspiration for each card drawn from a Taylor Swift song or moment, from her debut album right through to The Tortured Poets Department.PAPERBACK GUIDEBOOK which provides interpretations of the cards and insights into readings over 192 pages, with accompanying illustrations.LAURENCE KING PUBLISHING has been capturing imaginations and inspiring creativity in new and unexpected ways for over 30 years, with playful and eye-catching games, gifts and book.Unofficial and unauthorized

As our climate, ecological and social crises converge, urgent action is needed to maximize our chances of survival. A new commercial approach is possible but it requires a systemic shift, with companies learning to operate as part of a wider 'ecosystem', allowing fashion to restore what it has taken.Regenerative Fashion presents a roadmap for new ways of doing fashion. To keep our planet safe, we must cut production and end our dependency on fossil fuels. We must also create dignified livelihoods for the millions of people working in the industry. By using natural resources, paying factory workers and farmers a living wage and scaling up craft production, we can not only rebuild soils, ecosystems and biodiversity, but also support decarbonization, regenerate communities and ensure a just transition for all.Part guide and part manifesto, this book shares stories of our interconnectedness with the natural world and each other, divided into sections on Nature & Materials; People, Livelihoods & Crafts; and New Economy & Leadership. Fully illustrated throughout, it features interviews from best-practice designers and businesses around the world, as well as thought pieces from leading campaigners within the industry.

Match the male and female pairs of 25 species of bird from around the world in this beautifully illustrated memory game. To play, simply place the cards face down and see if you can remember where the matching bird is located. Collect more pairs than your opponent to win! With all kinds of species – from the barn owl to the blue tit and the ostrich to the macaw – this fun and educational game is an ideal gift that will appeal to bird lovers everywhere.

A beautifully illustrated set of tarot cards featuring vintage tattoo designs, in a convenient palm-sized deck.This fully functional deck contains 78 tarot cards based on traditional iconography, as interpreted by visual artist Oliver Munden. Accompanied by an introduction to how conduct your own readings and interpret the cards, gaining a fascinating insight into what lies ahead and a fresh perspective on important themes and opportunities to watch for.THE PERFECT POCKET GIFT for the modern spiritualist, or any fan of the metaphysical, astrology or horoscopesEXPERT AUTHOR: The creation of the deck and accompanying poster was guided by a professional tarot consultant and writerCOMPACT EDITION: perfect for your on-the-go spiritual journeyLAURENCE KING has been capturing imaginations and inspiring creativity in new and unexpected ways for over 30 years, with playful and eye-catching games, gifts and books

From the Renaissance to the present day, this is the history of art told through the female form, with over 80 works of art. A cultural mirror of the times, the female body has captivated both artists and audiences for centuries. But what can we learn from these pieces of art? What are they trying to tell us about the world we live in? And how has that changed over time? Explore the luminous portraiture of Gustav Klimt, astonishing wartime photography from Lee Miller and the ground-breaking performance art of Marina Abramović. Meet Leonor Fini's shepherdess, Barkley L. Hendricks's 'Madonna', Graciela Iturbide's 'Medusa', Toyin Ojih Odutola's adventuresses and Hayv Kahraman's 'army of fierce women'.Discover the idealized female body as envisioned by Sandro Botticelli and the gender non-conforming portraits of Zanele Muholi and Yuki Kihara, as Amy Dempsey looks at how and why the female body has been depicted time and time again, and why its portrayal has often delivered important messages about - and to - the world.With a foreword by writer and curator, Hettie Judah.

A FUN FAMILY CARD GAME for ages 3+SILLY ILLUSTRATIONS to mix and matchTEST YOUR MEMORY or get creativeHelp! These mixed-up animals have misplaced their bottoms! Match up the front and back of each creature to win this hilarious memory game for all the family.Creative kids will love making their own mix-and-match combinations. What does a croco-phant look like? How many legs does a peng-ypus have? Can a rab-lebee fly? Anything goes in Find My Behind!

25 postcards featuring artwork from The Book of Cat Poems illustrated by Sarah Maycock. Features the feline friends inspired by the poems of John Keats, Margaret Atwood and Oscar Wilde among others, alongside short quotations from the works on the back. Beautifully packaged in a paperback case. Each card has space on the back for your personal message.

25 postcards featuring artwork from The Book of Dog Poems illustrated by Sarah Maycock. Features the canine companions inspired by the poems of William Wordsworth, Rudyard Kipling, Emily Dickinson and Thomas Hardy among others, alongside short quotations from the works on the back. Beautifully packaged in a paperback case. Each card has space on the back for your personal message.

This third book in the popular Do More Art series exposes how the simplest of writing tools is in fact the key to an entire universe of artistic expression. From simple doodling and mark-making to meticulously built-up tour de forces - a piece of graphite is all that is needed to create whole new worlds. Selwyn Leamy and Eve Blackwood explore the many different ways the pencil can be used: from hatching and smudging to frottage and even collage. Each technique is clearly explained and illustrated with works by some of the greatest contemporary pencil practitioners - demonstrating once and for all that the pencil really is mightier than the pen.

Discover daily, weekly and monthly astrological guidance, affirmations, rituals and journal exercises alongside space to record your journey of self-discovery. Adapt your lifestyle to the phases of the stars and align yourself with the universe to live your life to the full.This beautiful hardback journal with belly band and ribbon marker includes:- Illustrated pull-out zodiac calendar- An introduction to the stars and how to work with the seasons of the zodiac- A guide to harnessing the energy of each sign throughout the year with plenty of space to journal- Morning, evening and birthday rituals for each sign- Rituals for the moon phases - Tips for journaling and creating affirmations

'I'm sorry I can't say this to your face, but words fail me every time I try, even though I know you would be fine (and knowing you, you might have already guessed).'A moving, inspiring and thought-provoking collection of coming-out stories from around the world. From the good, the sad, the surprising and the funny, no two stories are the same, yet all are written by people who share the courage to be vulnerable, take huge risks to find love and acceptance and are brave enough to be their authentic selves. Whether you have any experience of coming out or not, these stories are incredibly powerful and moving.

Move towards health and harmony with Biet's signature breathing practices. Take charge of your breath and your life with 30 techniques that both aid everyday hardships - such as stress, difficulty sleeping and low energy - and encourage you to explore further into your mind, emotions and memories.30 BREATHWORK PRACTICES for a range of needs and situations, from breathing techniques you can try anywhere, anytime to longer more advanced practicesGUIDED BY BIET: Biet Simkin is a spiritual teacher known for her signature Guided By Biet TM methodENHANCE YOUR WELLNESS as you learn how to relax, destress, harness your sexual energy and boost your happiness through the power of breath

Hero Slam is a brand-new card game for children and families alike, from the hilariously inventive comic artist Jamie Smart, creator of Bunny vs Monkey, Looshkin, Megalomaniacs and more.Dare you set foot inside the Enchanted Forest to face the Great Evil lurking within? Gather together a band of weird and wonderful Heroes as you collect Imps, go on Side Quests and start Fights with your opponents in this fast-paced family card game. Compete to be the first to beat the Villain and save the day!Aimed at children aged 8-11 but fun for the whole family, the game consists of 90 cards in a gift box with gameboard and mini-comic setting out the backstory of the adventure through the Enchanted Forest.BY AWARD-WINNING CREATOR AND ILLUSTRATOR JAMIE SMART: Winner of Audiobook of the Year at the 2025 British Book Awards and both Illustrator of the Year and Best Illustrated Children's Book at the 2024 British Book Awards, as well as Illustrator of the Year and Best Book for 6-8 Year Olds at the 2024 Laugh Out Loud Book Awards.A BRAND NEW GAME with never-before-seen characters from the creator of Bunny Vs Monkey and Looshkin.1-4 PLAYERS, easy to learn rules and only 20 minutes to play!LAURENCE KING has been capturing imaginations and inspiring creativity in new and unexpected ways for over 30 years, with playful and eye-catching games, gifts and books.