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The ultimate book on King Tut and his tomb--the most exciting archaeological find the world has ever known--now in a compact edition

A superbly illustrated compendium of over 1,500 of the world's most popular and influential patterns.

Amy Dempsey unravels the all-too-often daunting language of modern art by mapping the styles, schools and movements that help us understand modern and contemporary art, from Impressionism in the 19th century to Destination Art in the 21st. Using a practical and easy-to-navigate structure, Dempsey's lucid writing and carefully selected artworks define sixty-eight essential groupings in western modern art. Each feature presents a succinct explanation, characteristic works and a relevant list of key artists, attributes, media and collections. A reference section provides an indispensable glossary of modern art terms and an index of artists.

Dive into the fascinating world of marine life with 'The Big Book of the Blue' by Yuval Zommer. Published in 2018 by Thames & Hudson Ltd, this book is a captivating journey into the depths of the ocean. The author, known for his love of nature and vibrant illustrations, brings the underwater world alive with his detailed and informative writing style. This book is not just a collection of facts, it's an exploration of the ocean's ecosystem and the creatures that inhabit it. From the smallest plankton to the largest whale, every creature is given its due attention. This book is perfect for those who are interested in marine biology or just have a love for the ocean. It's a must-have for any bookshelf. So dive in and explore the wonders of the blue sea with 'The Big Book of the Blue' by Yuval Zommer, a true gem in the genre of nature and science books.

A rare, close-up look at the exquisite, labor-intensive details seen in fine eighteenth century clothing

Artist Tom Phillips combines fiction, word and image using a Victorian novel he found by chance as a starting point for other possible stories, scenes, poems, erotic incidents and surrealist catastrophes. This limited edition contains over 50 new pages and a print signed by the artist.

An informative and beautifully produced guide to one of the world's most spectacular collections of Indian jewelled weapons.

A pop-up book with flaps to lift, tabs to pull and plenty of surprises

A whole new book of Hirameki, the fabulous art form that enables even the most inexperienced doodler to create hundreds of sensational scribbles.

A glorious selection of jewelry based on the animal kingdom, drawn from the magnificent holdings at the Musee des Arts Decoratifs in Paris.

Edgar Degas (1834-1917) was one of the outstanding draughtsmen of the 19th century and drawing was not only a central tenet of his art but also essential to his existence. This book reveals the development of Degas' style as well the story of his life, including his complicated relationship with the Impressionists.

The first book in nearly a century to explore and satisfactorily explain how and when the Irish people came into being, now available in B-format paperback.

A survey of Turkey's relations with its immediate neighbours and the wider world from the 11th century to the present day. It deftly conducts the reader through this story, from the arrival of the Seljuks in Anatolia in the eleventh century to the modern republic applying for EU membership in the twenty-first.

An informative and sumptuously illustrated guide to the best places to buy mouthwatering fast foods and drinks from hawkers and vendors in the major cities of the world.

A unique mix of interiors, recipes, fashion and photography - this smorgasbord of Scandinavian style goes way beyond hygge to get to the heart of contemporary Nordic living.

A major new biography of this perennially popular artist by the world's foremost scholar of his life and work.

Four successive approaches to Islamic architectural ornament are presented in this richly illustrated book: the historical viewpoint; materials and techniques; ornamental designs; and the aesthetics of ornamentation. Included are great monuments such as the Taj Mahal and the Alhambra.

A colouring book of Art Deco design, including wallpapers, fashion plates, textiles, vases and fashion accessories, and featuring designs by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Georges Barbier and Robert Bonfils, among many others.

A unique lens through which to view the modern world: 28 insider accounts of national histories, now available in B-format paperback.

The `visionary memoir' (Observer) of a young female architect in war-torn Syria, and the role architecture plays in whether a community crumbles or comes together, now available in B-format paperback.

The history of China - brilliantly told and brought vividly to life through 7,000 years of objects from fine art to the everyday.

A highly practical guide that shows readers how to create a tailor-made home inspired by Scandinavian design one room at a time.

One of two volumes in the new 'Maker's Guides' series, which introduces handcraft traditions from around the globe through artefacts from the V&A's world-class collections and step-by-step projects accessible to all.

The story of Venice's Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, `the Unfinished Palazzo', told through the lives of three of its most unconventional, passionate and fascinating residents - Luisa Casati, Doris Castlerosse and Peggy Guggenheim.

Louise Nevelson (1899-1988) was, with Calder, Noguchi and David Smith, one of the great American sculptors of the 20th century. She created extraordinary work, from room-size installations composed of boxes to gnarled and majestic steel structures. This book tells her life story.

What makes some photographs stay in the memory forever? Sometimes it's the subject matter alone, but more often it's the skill of the artists who took them. This book showcases 100 of the greatest images in the history of the art and will provide an indispensable guide to the technicalities behind the well-known masterpieces and more.

A beautifully illustrated introduction to Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849), the most prolific and diverse artist of Japan's Edo period, and master of ukiyo-e - 'images of the floating world'.