This book reveals graphic compositions from the real world as they are seen through the cameras of some of the best international photographers. Their trained eyes know how not to miss colours, textures, compositions and shapes that bring inspiration...

Beginning with new evidence that cites the presence of books in Roman villas and concluding with present day vicissitudes of collecting, this generously illustrated book presents a complete survey of British and Irish country house libraries. Replete...

A century ago, all art was evaluated through the lens of European classicism and its tradition. This volume explores and questions the foundations of the European canon, offers a critical rethinking of ancient and classical art and interrogates the c...

Not for sale in Estonia! Beginning and ending at the edge of the ocean at the sacred mouth of the Aconcagua River, "About to Happen" serves as a lament as well as love letter to the sea. In this artist's book, Chilean-born artist and poet Cecilia V...

"Color Schemes for Flower Arrangement" presents color combination ideas together with flowers in corresponding colors. The schemes are based in four primary tones: Pastel, Vivid, Smokey and Dark. In addition to introductory pages highlighting fundame...

For sale in Balkans only! This is a collection of maps that tread off the beaten path of mapmaking and redefine exactly what a map can do. Some incorporate strategies from infographics, such as one that uses abstract depictions of public transporta...

For sale in Balkans only! Offering a concise introduction of the invention and development of Chinese characters the book teases out the glyphic characteristics and rules for creating different calligraphic styles; visualizes the glyphic evolution...

Although an elusive concept, "camp" can be found in most forms of artistic expression, revealing itself through an aesthetic of deliberate stylization. Fashion is one of the most overt and enduring conduits of the camp aesthetic. As a site for the pl...

Learn tips and tricks from a cosplay expert! This book includes everything you need to know to make your cosplay look authentic. - 30+ step-by-step projects - Instructions for creating cosplay wigs, makeup, headpieces, props and more - Bonus tips on...

One of the most important American postwar artists, Cy Twombly (1928-2011) engaged with mythological and poetic source material, setting him apart from other artists of his generation. In 1970, Twombly revisited his 1968 painting Treatise on the Veil...