Art and Design

This exquisite art book contains the precious story and transformative work of celebrated artists now living in an aged care facility in Ngaanyatjarra country, a remote and isolated community that...

An essential resource to using contemporary typefaces for effective communication Type is the handwriting of the 21st century, lending its expressive voice to the language of all written communication. Type...

A pioneering graphic designer shows how to use the computer as an artistic medium in its own right.Most art and technology projects pair artists with engineers or scientists- the artist...

This is an authoritative and clear translation of the spells and prayers depicted on the "Papyrus of Ani", illustrated with photographs of the original vignettes, now preserved in the British...

Clients the world over turn to graphic designers to help them create standout brochures. Each brochure is critical, and landing a contract is highly competitive, so it is not surprising...

Frank Stella (*1936) situates his oeuvre not only in the present. Abstraction or representation, simulacrum, sign, and ornament, as well as questions of surface and space have fascinated him anew...

Fashion has always sought to celebrate nature - from sumptuous silks and floral patterns, to the spectacular creations of designers such as Stella McCartney and Christopher Raeburn, it is a...

Why be a journalist? It can be a difficult job with long hours, hard work and an uncertain future. Journalists face relentless criticism and an industry in transition. Aaron Chimbel...

One of the most essential tools of graphic design, typography influences the appearance of visual print materials perhaps more than any other component. This essential book explains the processes behind...

This title discusses women's artistic productions within established historical and geographical frameworks, also provides a survey of women professionally active as painters, engravers and sculptors in 16th and 17th century...

November 19, 1479: a dynastic alliance, two noble scions, a regal wedding, short-lived and with an unhappy ending. These pages reconstruct the story of the magnificent bas relief in the...

Islam, the second largest and the youngest of the major world religions, has changed the world and left its mark on human history since the appearance of the prophet Mohammed...

Contemporary art, continued...Unless you regularly trawl the Chelsea galleries, hang out at the Tate Modern, peruse the Pompidou, attend every Biennale, and religiously read Artforum, you could probably use a...

This is the first book to explain the genesis and cultural significance of emoji, the world's cutest and most popular form of shorthand. If you have a Twitter account or...

The editors of the acclaimed Hi-Fructose Magazine present a stunning visual exploration of the intersection between the worlds of wearable art and fashion; where technology, sculpture, experimental materials, and otherworldly...

Winner of Viva la Novella IX In eighteenth-century Venice, orphan Lucietta is raised by a fisherman's family yet supported by a secret benefactor to study music. At 16, she takes...

This gloriously produced collection has been chosen as representative of the earliest works by gifted artist of the impressionist style. All of whom spent time within the environs of Heidelberg...

Today we view Cezanne as a monumental figure, but during his lifetime (1839 1906), many did not understand him or his work. With brilliant insight, drawing on a vast range...

In the early twentieth century, there was much speculation about what was going on behind the curtains of bohemia. Perils of the Studio reveals how the romance and mythology of...

Author: Robert HughesBinding: HardbackPublished: Alfred A. Knopf,Inc., 1981Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Slight staining to dust jacket and sun damaged spine.Robert Hughes's "The Shock of the...

Author: Sarah KaminkerBinding: PaperbackPublished: Footloose Publications, Jerusalem, 1985Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: SignedCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageThis comprehensive travel guide, "Footloose In Jerusalem" by Sarah Kaminker, presents...

Author: Heather BuschBinding: HardbackPublished: Hazard Press, 1989Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: GoodMarkings: SignedCondition remarks: Some tears in dust jacket with small hole in the inner dust...

Author: Bernard ShawBinding: HardbackPublished: Paul Hamlyn Ltd, 1965Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Minor tears in dust jacket.This comprehensive collection presents the dramatic...

Author: Colin SimpsonBinding: HardbackPublished: THE LEGEND PRESS SYDNEY, 1956Condition:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Tears on dust cover.This non-fiction work, "Australian Image: 50 Landscapes In Colour" by...

Author: John Fowles & Frank HorvatBinding: HardbackPublished: Angus & Robertson Publishers, 1980Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Some moisture damageMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Minor moisture damage to the front end pages...

Author: Desmond CollinsBinding: HardbackPublished: Book Club Associates, London, 1976Condition:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good conditionPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Marks from dog earred pages.This anthropological...

Author: Jim Fagan (editor)Binding: HardbackPublished: The Daily Telegraph, 1970Condition:Book: FairJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis non-fiction volume presents a unique historical and artistic account of...

Author: Colin G. SmithBinding: HardbackPublished: The author Murrumbeena, 2014Condition:Book: GoodJacket: N/APages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Slightly dented bottom of spine otherwise mintThis biographical work chronicles the life and artistic journey...

Author: Yasmin HeinzBinding: HardbackPublished: PRESTEL, 2017Condition:Book: GoodJacket: N/APages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis comprehensive beauty guide, "Elements: The Art Of Make-Up" by Yasmin Heinz, is a practical instructional text for aspiring and...

Author: Caroline AmbrusBinding: HardbackPublished: Hale & Iremonger, Sydney, 1984Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis art history text presents a comprehensive overview of Australian women artists throughout a century...

Author: James. M'EwanBinding: HardbackPublished: Heritage publications, Melboune, Victoria, 1111Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Very goodPages: GoodMarkings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.Condition remarks: Dust jacket has tears ad ripsThis historical...

Author: Michael Page; Robert IngpenBinding: HardbackPublished: Lansdowne Press, 1986Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Very goodPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis comprehensive anthology, "Out of This World: The Complete Book of Fantasy," presents a captivating journey...

Author: Christian DuvernoisBinding: HardbackPublished: Rizzoli, 2008Condition:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Scuffed dj.The book details the life of Marie Antoinette and her connection to the gardens...

Author: Bendigo Art GalleryBinding: HardbackPublished: Bendigo Art Gallery, 2004Condition:Book: ExcellentJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis publication compiles a significant array of artistic creations from the Bendigo Art Gallery. The...

Author: Francesco MonicelliBinding: HardbackPublished: arsenale et editrice, 2003Condition:Book: ExcellentJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: In slipcase with plastic coverThe book presents an in-depth study of the Venetian villas. It examines...

Author: Damie StillmanBinding: HardbackPublished: Academy Editions; St. Martin's Press, 1973Condition:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: DJ has suffered from sun to the spine and edges.The book...

Author: Richard EttinghausenBinding: HardbackPublished: Skira, 1977Condition:Book: ExcellentJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis volume presents a comprehensive study of Arab painting. The text traces the evolution of artistic styles and techniques within...

Author: Bruce SwannBinding: HardbackPublished: Savvas Publishing, Adelaide, 1983Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThe book presents a collection of artworks by Bruce Swann, showcasing the diverse landscapes and unique...

Author: Dorothea MackellarBinding: HardbackPublished: Rigby, 1979Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Faded DJ. This book presents a collection of poetry by Dorothea Mackellar, complemented by paintings from...

Author: Gene ThorntonBinding: SoftbackPublished: Amphoto, New York, 1987Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Creased back cover. This comprehensive guide delves into the intricacies of capturing stunning outdoor...

Author: Michael O'ConnorBinding: SoftbackPublished: New York, Amphoto, 1983Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book provides a comprehensive collection of visual ideas specifically curated for creative color photographers. It...