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Calling all artists! Union Square & Co. sketchbooks, popular for their attractive design, quality paper, and perforated pages, are the sketchbooks of choice for amateur and professional artists alike. Whatever your favorite medium—from charcoal and pencil to light washes—one of our sketch books for drawing will work perfectly for you. This beautiful small 5.5 x 8 sketchbook, with a ribbon marker, has a classic binding and Kraft hardcover with removable sticker. Perforated pages make it easy to tear out any masterpieces you want to frame or give as a gift! Features include: 128 perforated pages of acid-free drawing paper with vellum finish FSC certified paper is medium weight and 135GSM / 90lb stock Suitable for all dry media and light washes Classic Kraft hardcover bound sketchbook for drawing on the go—or starting an art journal Small size 5.5 x 8 inches (14 x 20 cm) unlined blank notebook Σελίδες: 128, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0605, Διαστάσεις: 14x14cm

Pocket Frida Kahlo Wisdom is an inspiring collection of some of her best quotes on love, style, life, art and more, and celebrates the Mexican icon\'s immense legacy.Frida Kahlo is undoubtedly one of the most innovative and influential painters of the 20th century and is widely considered a style icon thanks to her eclectic taste and love for colour, print and hauls of jewellery. From a young age, Kahlo forged her own path, overcoming polio as a child, and stoically battling the after-effects of a tragic road accident that left her with lifelong injuries.Some quotes from Frida Kahlo:“Nothing is worth more than laughter. It is strength to laugh and to abandon oneself, to be light.”“The only thing I know is that I paint because I need to, and I paint whatever passes through my head without any other consideration.”“I must fight with all my strength so that the little positive things that my health allows me to do might be pointed toward helping the revolution. The only real reason for living.”“I am my own muse, I am the subject I know best. The subject I want to know better.” Σελίδες: 96, Διαστάσεις: 11.6x11.6cm

\'When the last fire goes out, time too will be finished\'Italo Calvino was one of the most joyful and imaginative writers of the twentieth century. Here he muses on what the things we leave behind ­- whether waxworks or ancient graffiti, enigmatic maps or a crumbling Roman column - tell us about the greater truths of the world, space and time.One of twenty new books in the bestselling Penguin Great Ideas series. This new selection showcases a diverse list of thinkers who have helped shape our world today, from anarchists to stoics, feminists to prophets, satirists to Zen Buddhists. Σελίδες: 112, Διαστάσεις: 11.1x11.1cm

\'We live within a spectacle of empty clothes and unworn masks\'In this series of remarkable pieces from across his career, John Berger celebrates and dissects the close links between art and society and the individual. Few writers give a more vivid and moving sense of how we make art and how art makes us.One of twenty new books in the bestselling Penguin Great Ideas series. This new selection showcases a diverse list of thinkers who have helped shape our world today, from anarchists to stoics, feminists to prophets, satirists to Zen Buddhists. Σελίδες: 128, Διαστάσεις: 11.1x11.1cm

Every sky’s an inspiration, Every cloud floats free, Unlock your imagination, Draw what you see! Hirameki – ‘brainwave’ or ‘flash of inspiration’ in Japanese – is where doodling and imagination come together. Simply put, it’s the art of turning a random blot into something amazing, just by adding a few dots and lines. If it’s true that you can find happiness in little things, this book should keep your eyes, hand and brain entertained for hours. Σελίδες: 80, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0801, Διαστάσεις: 16x16cm

This handy, practical and inspirational little book is perfect for the pocket or art bag. It shows watercolour painters of all levels how to loosen up their paintings and maintain spontaneity by painting simple watercolour studies in no more than 10 minutes. Written by popular artist Hazel Soan, the book is arranged in three parts: the first section explains all about the equipment you will need; the second section covers techniques and shows what can be achieved with watercolour in a short time span; the third section looks at various subjects that are ideal for painting quickly. All the essential techniques are covered, focusing particularly on maximizing brushstrokes and exploring colours, and there is useful advice on deciding what to include and what to leave out. With helpful chapters on painting a wide range of subjects – people, landscapes, seascapes, buildings, gardens, flowers and still life – this little guide is ideal for quick reference when working in the studio or out in the field. Σελίδες: 192, Διαστάσεις: 8.2x8.2cm

Calling all artists! Union Square & Co. sketchbooks, popular for their attractive design, quality paper, and perforated pages, are the sketchbooks of choice for amateur and professional artists alike. Whatever your favorite medium—from charcoal and pencil to light washes—one of our sketch books for drawing will work perfectly for you. This beautiful small 5.5 x 8 sketchbook has a spiral binding and a classic Kraft cover with removable sticker. Perforated pages make it easy to tear out any masterpieces you want to frame or give as a gift! Features include: 128 perforated pages of acid-free drawing paper with vellum finish FSC certified paper is medium weight and 135GSM / 90lb stock Suitable for all dry media and light washes Classic Kraft hardcover spiral-bound sketchbook for drawing on the go—or starting an art journal Small size 5.5 x 8 inches (14 x 20 cm) unlined blank notebook Σελίδες: 128, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0605, Διαστάσεις: 14x14cm

Join the art critic Ben Eastham on a private tour of an extraordinary museum. Let him walk you through a building constructed from memory and filled with a series of bewildering art works, while he delivers a guide comprised of personal experience, professional expertise and sympathy. In this stunningly original book, an introduction to contemporary art is combined with the author\'s own memories and reflections on what art means. With the help of a cast of interfering security guards, pretentious curators, sceptical visitors, angry protestors and elusive ghosts, Eastham proposes that the art of today offers a way of understanding our increasingly strange and complex times. Eastham doesn\'t ask you to like the artworks in his imaginary museum, but offers the tools for you to formulate and express your own opinion of them. He argues that art should be judged by the feelings it provokes and the conversations it generates: in talking about art, we learn to talk about ourselves and the world in which we live. Σελίδες: 144, Διαστάσεις: 11.7x11.7cm

Σελίδες: 32, Διαστάσεις: 21.6x21.6cm

Σελίδες: 128, Διαστάσεις: 22.5x22.5cm

Σελίδες: 128, Διαστάσεις: 22.5x22.5cm

Express your creativity and relax with this spiritual coloring book featuring over 120 pages of beautiful designs and inspiring words.Whether you need a word of encouragement or want to reconnect with your faith, Faith & Devotion coloring book is an inspiring and helpful tool. The gorgeous designs include:PlantsFlowersBirdsInspirational wordsNo experience is needed to explore your inner artist. Start coloring today!Experience waves of calm as you color your way through the books of the Creative Coloring series. These coloring books include something for everyone, regardless of age or artistic experience, from adorable kitties and cute kawaii characters to hilarious memes and calming mandalas. Let go of your stress and find peace in all the beautiful patterns or adorable characters. Whether you are looking for an easy, relaxing pastime or to get those creative juices flowing, this series has it covered. Creative Coloring books are the perfect gift for friends or loved ones (including yourself!). Σελίδες: 128, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0126, Διαστάσεις: 21.6x21.6cm

Pop artist Peter Blake has an eye for the quirky and the overlooked. Best known for the pivotal role he played in the development of British Pop Art, most famously the design of the \"Beatles\"\' \"Sgt. Pepper\'s Lonely Hearts Club Band\" album sleeve, Blake has never stopped working and exhibiting and successive generations of British artists have cited him as an influence. As well as being known as a painter, Blake is renowned for his works on paper and as a leading exponent of collage. He has designed sleeves for albums by generations of recording artists, from \"The Who\" to Paul Weller and \"Oasis\". This charming \"ABC\" is composed from the extensive collection of objects and ephemera he has gathered in his studio during his long career. \"Peter Blake\'s ABC\" displays the strong graphic sensibility and the love of popular culture for which the artist has long been renowned. This charming and collectible book will delight young and old alike. Σελίδες: 64, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1127, Διαστάσεις: 17.6x17.6cm

The Sketch Workshop – Future Concepts is 3dtotal\'s answer to the question: \'Why can\'t I draw futuristic scenes like that?\' Designed for beginners and hobbyists alike, it\'s a fun and innovative way for people of all ages to find the inspiration to pick up a pencil and draw. It is different from our other books in that it is 50 percent a workbook in which you draw and 50 percent a project guide with instructional text and reference images for drawing characters. Created by a number of top industry artists who share their tips and tricks and help you grasp the fundamental elements needed to draw beautiful futuristic sketches. Σελίδες: 56, Διαστάσεις: 21.5x21.5cm

Relax and unwind by coloring lovely illustrations of Japanese craftsmanship in Japanese Folk Art Coloring Book.   Japanese folk art, also known as “mingei,” is an art movement created by Soetsu Yanagi and two of his friends. Yanagi created the mingei art movement to feature ordinary crafts by unknown artisans. He founded the first mingei museum in Korea and continued the movement in Japan. Folk art is known for its traditional simplicity and functionality. It includes crafts and objects such as paintings, ceramics, textiles, and more! No artistic experience is necessary to enjoy these crafts and appreciate the beauty of the ordinary.   Features:   More than 120 beautiful coloring pages Detailed illustrations of Japanese crafts Gorgeous patterns and designs Start coloring today! Chartwell Coloring Books is the ultimate coloring book series, encompassing designs of every kind. From intriguing abstract patterns to beautiful pictures from the natural, technological, and fantasy worlds, each of these coloring books will soothe the mind and inspire the inner creative in anyone. With so many variations of complex, beautiful designs in each book, you’ll have plenty of pages to bring to life. Whether young or old, creative or not, this series has something for you. Σελίδες: 128, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0427, Διαστάσεις: 21.6x21.6cm

Σελίδες: 184, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0601, Διαστάσεις: 10.6x10.6cm

Σελίδες: 56, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0101, Διαστάσεις: 10.7x10.7cm

\"Forget ordinary stationery! teNeues, the luxury German publisher, transforms notecards, journals, puzzles and even clipboards into works of art, with its latest lineup highlighting paintings by celebrated names such as Vincent Van Gogh, Frida Kahlo, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Claude Monet.\" - Life & Style Magazine Vasily Kandinsky (Russian, 1866-1944) was one of the great pioneers of abstract art. To him, art was a means of expression in which what one actually sees and what one feels are blended, rather than a phenomenon of perception. These Notecard Sets are full colour thank you cards that feature foil accented designs. Σελίδες: 10

Σελίδες: 88, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0901, Διαστάσεις: 10.6x10.6cm

At thirty-six, Julian Schnabel was not only represented in the most important exhibitions of his time; retrospectives of his works were already being celebrated in major museums such as the Stedelijk Museum, the Tate in London, or the Centre Pompidou in Paris. He writes this book, CVJ, and gives an account of his life: how he leaves Texas in 1973 to return to his hometown of New York City, hangs out in Max’s Kansas City, meets Sigmar Polke, Blinky Palermo, Ross Bleckner, and numerous other people in the scene, and even travels to Europe to study the Old Masters—experiences and observations that are both poetic and amusing to read. And at the same time it is fascinating to see the oeuvre he had produced up to that point: the Plate Paintings with their splintered surfaces, paintings in oil and wax, on velvet and tarpaulins, with “dirt” and cracks and objets trouvés that project into space, drawings, and sculptures. What is striking is their influence on younger generations of artists and on the current debate on painting. Σελίδες: 240, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0119, Διαστάσεις: 15x15cm

Σελίδες: 88, Έτος Έκδοσης: 2021, Διαστάσεις: 10.8x10.8cm

The Nina Pace Set of 3 Midi Notebooks features a collection of three midi, foiled notebooks with alternating lined and blank pages. Each notebook has a different beautiful design: Love Oracle, Hera and Flora. With a sturdy cover and rounded corners, they are perfect to be carried everywhere! Nina Pace is a painter, illustrator and surface designer based just outside of New York City. Her favourite subject is flowers. She is awestruck by the sheer variety of petal shapes, the detailed patterning and vein layouts. When creating a new piece, Nina takes this inspiration from nature and lets the design build organically. She loves to allow each element she’s drawing to flow from the last, where each one informs the other. Nina’s artwork embraces the full and glorious spectrum of colours embodied in the natural world. In this piece we feel the calming presence of blues and white. Σελίδες: 64, Διαστάσεις: 12.5x12.5cm

A Million Kittens is a super-cute colouring book designed for cat lovers of all ages.Inside, there are over 30 spreads filled with all kinds of kittens, from gorgeous Ragdolls and Siamese to cute Tabby cats and Scottish Folds. Each illustration shows different kittens’ adventures, which are all decorated with beautiful patterns and motifs. Lulu’s instantly recognizable style brings gentle fun and humour to each scene, which kids and adults alike will love bringing to life with colour. A new title in Lulu Mayo’s bestselling A Million series.Also available in the series:9781789296082 A Million Puppies9781789295245 A Million Baby Animals9781789291063 A Million Sloths Σελίδες: 64, Διαστάσεις: 18x18cm

A book full of laugh-out-loud memes that will make you look twice at classic artworks! From Renaissance classics to Romantic favourites, even more historical artworks are given a modern twist with the next in this popular series. What is really going on in these pictures? Dance moves, helmet hair, pub quizzes, dating, rush hour and turmeric lattes all feature here. This compact gift book offers up a unique perspective on art history - one that is sure to make you laugh out loud as the old is juxtaposed with the very new. Ideal for art history buffs with a cracking sense of humour! Σελίδες: 144, Διαστάσεις: 13.4x13.4cm

Artisan Art Pocket Notebooks, the new pocket-size Journals from Flame Tree in a range of hues to suit the moment and featuring magnificent art. They’re hand crafted with decorated edges overflowing with petals, teasing vines and patterns. A unique blend of the practical and beautiful, with two ribbons and lined pages, the Artisan Art Notebooks are perfect for notes, creative writing, poetry, doodles and lists. And, with robust flexi covers, they’re easy to slip into your bag, a pleasure to use. Simply, they feel good! Born in Walthamstow, Essex, William Morris was an outstanding character of many talents, being an architect, writer, social campaigner, artist and, with his Kelmscott Press, an important figure of the Arts and Crafts movement. Many of us probably know him best, however, from his superb furnishings and textile designs, intricately weaving together natural motifs in a highly stylized two-dimensional fashion influenced by medieval conventions. Σελίδες: 176, Διαστάσεις: 10.5x10.5cm

Cat queens, cat kings, cat jacks—need we say more? A perfect, affordable gift for cat lovers and card game lovers alike, this delightful set of traditional playing cards features original cat paintings by artist Carly Beck. Housed in a keepsake lidded box, this set of 52 playing cards (plus jokers!) features hand-painted cat art by artist Carly Beck. Έτος Έκδοσης: 1212, Διαστάσεις: 7.6x7.6cm

Artisan Art Notebooks, the new Journals from Flame Tree in a range of hues to suit the moment and featuring magnificent art. They’re hand crafted with decorated edges overflowing with petals, teasing vines and patterns. A unique blend of the practical and beautiful, with two ribbons and lined pages, the Artisan Art Notebooks are perfect for notes, creative writing, poetry, doodles and lists. And, with robust flexi covers, they’re easy to slip into your bag, a pleasure to use. Simply, they feel good! Van Gogh painted a series of pictures depicting sunflowers, having first been inspired by the yellow flowers in Paris when he saw them growing in the gardens of Montmartre. Sunflowers were symbolic of life and hope to the artist, and could also be associated with his concept of the sun – glowing, yellow and hopeful. Σελίδες: 176, Διαστάσεις: 10.5x10.5cm

Celebrate the artistry of American traditional tattoos with this keepsake set of illustrated wooden magnets, fold-out poster, sticker sheets, and design guidebook.About this item:- Deluxe Wooden Magnets: This set includes 8 full-colour, illustrated wooden magnets, each featuring a classic tattoo design- Fold-out Poster: Show off your love for tattoos with this 6 3/8 x 7 1/4 inch illustrated fold-out poster of a tattoo flash sheet- Book Included: Learn the meaning and deep history of classic tattoos such as swallows, boxers, ships, lighthouses, mermaids, and more in the enclosed 48-page, fully illustrated mini book- Bonus Sticker Sheets: Two sheets of full-colour stickers add some old school ink wherever you\'d like- A Perfect Gift for Tattoo Lovers: Tattoo lovers of all ages will love this unique gift set Σελίδες: 32, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0611, Διαστάσεις: 5x5cm

Stitch your very own Christmas-inspired Pusheen patterns with Pusheen: A Christmas Cross-Stitch Kit! This mini kit includes everything you need to create supercute holiday designs of everyone\'s favorite lazy, lovable feline.- Includes Everything You Need to Create Four Cross-Stitch Patterns: Kit includes a 3\" embroidery hoop in which to stitch and display designs, 2 tapestry needles, 6 skeins of embroidery thread, and 4 pieces of 4\" x 4\" cotton Aida cloth- Book Included: Fully illustrated mini book with simple cross-stitching instructions and 4 easy patterns- A Perfect Gift: Pusheen fans will enjoy stitching and displaying their cross-stitch creations- Officially Licensed: Authentic cross-stitching kitCopyright © 2023 Pusheen Corp Σελίδες: 32, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1010, Διαστάσεις: 7.6x7.6cm

For at least 150 years, Thomas Chippendale has been synonymous with beautifully made eighteenth-century furniture in a variety of styles – Rococo, Chinese, Gothic and Neoclassical. Born in Otley, Yorkshire, in 1718, Chippendale rose to fame because of his revolutionary design book, The Gentleman and Cabinet Maker’s Director, published in 1754. That same year he set up his famous workshops in St Martin’s Lane, creating some of the most magnificent furniture ever made in Britain. This beautifully illustrated history focuses on Britain’s most famous furniture maker and designer, including the worldwide phenomenon ‘Chippendale style’ that became popular in Europe, North America and Asia after his death in 1779. Today, his influence lives on with the ongoing production of ‘Chippendale’ furniture, while the eighteenth-century originals are selling for millions at auction. Σελίδες: 64, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0831, Διαστάσεις: 14.8x14.8cm

Σελίδες: 176, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1992

Pusheen by the Numbers offers artists of every age the chance to paint and display their favourite lazy, lovable feline no matter where or when inspiration strikes.- Specifications: Includes everything you need to create three 3-1/8\" X 2-1/4\" mini masterpieces including: 1 paintbrush, 8 paint pots, 3 pre-printed canvases, 1 easel, and a fold-out sheet with numbered sections and easy-to-follow instructions- Book Included: 16-page mini book with painting tips and instructions- A Perfect Gift: A fun, crafty, and creative gift for Pusheen fans of all ages- Portable: Small size allows for fun anytime, anywhere- Officially Licensed: An authentic Pusheen product Σελίδες: 16, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0528, Διαστάσεις: 7.6x7.6cm

Σελίδες: 240

Influential ceramics company People Will Always Need Plates bring you notecards depicting four stunning Brutalist architectural gems. These outstanding graphic illustrations of London buildings with their clean lines and bold blocks of colour have been used by the company on a successful range of plates, mugs and other objects which are fast becoming British design icons. Σελίδες: 16, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0607, Διαστάσεις: 16.1x16.1cm

\'Modest, down to earth and full of humour, this is one of the best books about filming I\'ve ever read.\' MICHAEL PALIN\'Extraordinary: Gavin\'s easy prose and gasp-making encounters make for a gripping and very funny read. It\'s a rollercoaster ride with a complete professional. I loved it.\' JOANNA LUMLEY\'[Gavin is] a great cameraman with infinite patience, but also a writer with great powers of observation and expression. Brilliant!\' ALAN TITCHMARSH_________From Gavin Thurston, the award-winning Blue Planet II and Planet Earth II cameraman with a foreword by Sir David Attenborough comes extraordinary and adventurous true stories of what it takes to track down and film our planet\'s most captivating creatures.Gavin has been a wildlife photographer for over thirty years. Against a backdrop of modern world history, he\'s lurked in the shadows of some of the world\'s remotest places in order to capture footage of the animal kingdom\'s finest: prides of lions, silverback gorillas, capuchin monkeys, brown bears, grey whales, penguins, mosquitoes - you name it he\'s filmed it.Come behind the camera and discover the hours spent patiently waiting for the protagonists to appear; the inevitable dangers in the wings and the challenges faced and overcome; and the heart-warming, life-affirming moments the cameras miss as well as capture. What other readers are saying about Journeys in the Wild: \'It\'s touching, it\'s thought provoking and its emotional...Go pick it up. It\'s an absolute inspiration of a book.\' Goodreads\'Full of unbelievable anecdotes from decades of work, some absolutely hilarious, this book left me in complete wonder.\' Goodreads\'An amazing read and I would heartily recommend it to everyone I know.\' Goodreads Σελίδες: 448, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0526, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

Born in Mexico in 1907, Frida Kahlo learned about suffering at an early age. She fell victim to polio at the age of six, and was then seriously hurt in a bus accident at eighteen, resulting in injuries that affected her for the rest of her life. The young and indomitable Frida met Diego Rivera, the great mural painter, when Mexico was at a great cultural and political crossroads. They formed a legendary partnership, with a strong attachment to Mexican folk art, a deep commitment to the Communist struggle and a raging artistic ambition that survived all the trials of their marriage. Admired by the Surrealists and photographed by the greatest, Frida was most renowned for her self-portraits and unusual still lifes. This book traces the extraordinary life of this artist whose unforgettable imagery combined cruelty and wit, honesty and insolence, pain and empowerment. Σελίδες: 144, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0623, Διαστάσεις: 12.5x12.5cm