50 years ago, people used 35 mm cameras like we use smartphones in the age of Instagram. They photographed what they ate, their holidays, and family reunions. Imagining what prompted a stranger to press the shutter decades ago is …

Ever since Henry David Thoreau's described his two years, two months, and two days of cabin existence at Walden Pond, Massachusetts in Walden, or, Life in the Woods (1854), the idea of a refuge dwelling has seduced the modern psyc…

The life of Antoni Gaudi (1852-1926) was full of complexity and contradictions. As a young man he joined the Catalonian nationalist movement and was critical of the church; toward the end of his life he devoted himself completely …

Manet called him "the greatest painter of all." Picasso was so inspired by his masterpiece Las Meninas that he painted 44 variations of it. Francis Bacon painted a study of his portrait of Pope Innocent X. Monet and Renoir, Corot …

Get ready to quake in fear with this revised and expanded edition of our history of horror cinema. This chilling volume packs 640 pages full with the finest slashers, ghosts, zombies, cannibals, and more, curating the very creepie…

First published in 1963, James Baldwin's The Fire Next Time stabbed at the heart of America's so-called "Negro problem." As remarkable for its masterful prose as for its frank and personal account of the black experience in the Un…

No other artist, apart from J. M. W. Turner, tried as hard as Claude Monet (1840-1926) to capture light itself on canvas. Of all the Impressionists, it was the man Cezanne called "only an eye, but my God what an eye!" who stayed t…

Very few artists can claim such lasting and worldwide fame and importance as Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564). The nickname il divino ("the divine one") has been applied to him since the 1530s right through to today: his achiev…

Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) was one of the last great artists in the ukiyo-e tradition. Literally meaning "pictures of the floating world," ukiyo-e was a particular genre of art that flourished between the 17th and 19th centurie…

Pierre-Auguste Renoir's (1841-1919) timelessly charming paintings still reflect our ideals of happiness, love, and beauty. Derived from our large-format volume, the most comprehensive retrospective of his work published to date, t…

South of the border, rich colors and woven textiles form a unique design aesthetic, crafted by the union of local Aztec and Mayan cultures and Spanish influences. Bold pigments and vivid patterns come together in simple and rustic…

Under the burning Tuscan sun roll marvelous hills, vineyards, and olive groves-all postcard-perfect landscapes nestling centuries-old towns, rural villas, and contadino farmhouses. We've tracked down the best examples of such have…

In 1968, when Stanley Kubrick was asked to comment on the metaphysical significance of 2001: A Space Odyssey, he replied: "It's not a message I ever intended to convey in words. 2001 is a nonverbal experience... I tried to create …

When it emerged in the 1950s, the Pop Art movement presented a challenge to fine art with its incorporation of images from television, newspapers, and advertising. Artists used humor, provocation, and garish gestures to help disso…

Read the enthralling medieval murder mystery behind the BBC TV Series The year is 1327. Franciscans in a wealthy Italian abbey are suspected of heresy, and Brother William of Baskerville arrives to investigate. When his delicate m…

Made in Dublin winner of Photography category in the British Design and Production Awards 'A singular new vision and an original contribution to the development of street photography' Martin Parr Focused on D1, Dublin's city cent…

'A matchless compound of hug, tonic and kiss' Stephen Fry on William Sieghart's bestselling Poetry Pharmacy The Poetry Pharmacy is one of the bestselling (and most giftable) poetry anthologies of recent decades. Now, after huge de…

'Every poem in this book is a marvel. Taken all together they make up a work of almost miraculous depth and beauty' Sally Rooney 'A poetry debut fit to compare with Seamus Heaney. This wonderful long poem is up there with the grea…

This is the true story of a 24-hour period on Everest, when members of three separate expeditions were caught in a storm and faced a battle against hurricane-force winds, exposure, and the effects of altitude, which ended the wors…

The Zip N' Close Brush Set represents our mid range in brush quality, these brushes are excellent value for money, and are ideal for the Hobbiest, Student and indeed Artist. The packaging has been made out of a very robust soft pl…

The extremism nobody talks about. And how it affects us all Imagine a world in which a vast network of incels and other misogynists are able to operate, virtually undetected. These extremists commit deliberate terrorist acts again…

"Typically wide-ranging, informative, and illuminating....a lovely book" Peter Frankopan When did globalization begin? Most observers have settled on 1492, the year Columbus discovered America. But as celebrated Yale professor Val…

Corded crinkle effect fabric with a natural give. Not opaque, a lining mauy be desired. With this natura drape, we see statement shirts, floaty dresses and light summer blazers. Prices and quantity shown are per quarter metre. Inc…

A beautiful soft, heavyweight coating fabric that is available in 2 colourways. Softcoat has the look and feel of a wool coating but is more easy care and is washable! Prices and quantity shown are per half metre. Include 2 in the…

This stretch jersey knit is very soft, contains a fluid drape, and comes complete with a 4-way stretch ideal for bodycon garments. Use this sleek patterned jersey for draped t-shirts, fitted tops, cosy dresses, and more! Prices an…

This stretch jersey knit is very soft, contains a fluid drape, and comes complete with a 4-way stretch ideal for bodycon garments. Use this sleek patterned jersey for draped t-shirts, fitted tops, cosy dresses, and more! Prices an…

Make your next eveningwear creation pop with this Metallic Paisley Brocade. Purple paisleys and flowers glimmer against a black background, giving this fabric a chic, effortlessly cool look fit for the runway. Thin and lightweight…

A beautifully soft and drapey brocade feauturing an embroidered, large-scale floral pattern on a crepe-like white weave. Would work well for dresses and skirts, or more tailored items. Prices and quantity shown are per half metre.…

Brocades are brilliant for a multitude of reasons. Not only do they feature a visually compelling design, but they also tend to involve a textural element bringing that design to life. This particular fabric features a textured ab…

Brocades are brilliant for a multitude of reasons. Not only do they feature a visually compelling design, but they also tend to involve a textural element bringing that design to life. This particular fabric features a textured ab…