Arts, Music & Film

Why do we wear what we wear? To answer this question, we must go back and unlock the wardrobes of the early twentieth century, when fashion as we know it was born. 'He makes us see a subject we thought we knew so well from a completely different angle;...

The twentieth volume in the renowned ekphrasis series, this collection of Virginia Woolf’s writings on the visual arts offers a whole new perspective on the revolutionary author.Despite wide interest in Woolf’s writings, and in the artists...

Hans Ulrich Obrist has been conducting ongoing conversations with the world's greatest living artists since he began in Switzerland, aged 19, with Fischli and Weiss. Here he chooses 19 of the greatest figures and presents their conversations, offering...

Revamp your social media feed and gain thousands of followers. Find the secret sauce in How To Make Your Food Famous.This informed, practical guide shows you how to level up your photography, create engaging video content, negotiate social media, and...

John Berger's writings on photography are some of the most original of the twentieth century. This selection contains many groundbreaking essays and previously uncollected pieces written for exhibitions and catalogues in which Berger probes the work of...

Christopher Neve's classic book is a journey into the imagination through the English landscape. How is it that artists, by thinking in paint, have come to regard the landscape as representing states of mind? 'Painting', says Neve, 'is a process of...

Sheila Johnson has hit every level of success, and now she's here to retrace her steps and share insights into how difficult the journey was. This is a deeply moving personal narrative perfect for fans of Tough Love and More Than Enough.The cofounder of...

An illustrated guide to the fashionista's New York – from one of the world's most sought-after fashion illustrators.Let one of the world's most successful fashion illustrators guide you through one of the world's greatest fashion cities. From...

Seasoned designer Debbie Berne presents an accessible introduction to book design for authors, editors, and other book people. Design is central to the appeal, messaging, and usefulness of books, but to most readers, it’s mysterious or even...

From platinum superstar Dom Harrison, a.k.a. YUNGBLUD, comes a powerful interactive journal that provides a blazingly energetic outlet for self-expression.YUNGBLUD’s millions of fans know that Dom’s core truths—self-expression and...

In this long-awaited publication, we finally learn about the other half. Katy Hessel completely rewrites our understanding of art history, starting with Plautilla Nelli, the first known Florentine female Renaissance artist, through basically yesterday...

Learn the essentials of perspective drawing. Get step-by-step instructions and over 250 clear illustrations to help you understand and apply the concepts of perspective.  Perspective Made Easy is the perfect manual for those looking to learn...

“An intriguing amalgam of personal memoir, philosophical speculation, natural lore, cultural history, and art criticism.” —Los Angeles Times.From the award-winning author of Orwell's Roses, a stimulating exploration of wandering, being...

A bedroom, a kitchen, a bathroom - are these rooms all that make a home? Not at all, argues Emanuele Coccia. The buildings we inhabit are of immense psychological and cultural significance. They play a decisive role in human flourishing and, for...

“As early as I can remember, I have understood the concept that clothing can be a conduit for communicating one’s personality and tastes.” — Heidi Bivens.Strip down and slip into Euphoria Fashion, Heidi Bivens’ encyclopedia...

From the "strikingly smart and daringly feminist" (Jenny Offill) author of Margaret the First and SPRAWL comes a prose collection like no other, where different styles of writing and different spaces of experience create a collage of the depths and...

The author of the bestselling I Used to Have a Plan is back with more balm for the soul, offering advice, inspiration, and solace for everyone who has lost something or someone special. After losing her mother to cancer, Alessandra Olanow was overwhelmed...

An insightful appreciation of the life and art of Tove Jansson, creator of the Moomin books, which are adored by children and adults across the globe. This book provides fresh insight into and a deep appreciation of the life and art of Tove Jansson...

Published to coincide with the 40th anniversary of its original publication, this special edition of the beloved, best-selling cult classic features a new design, new cover illustration, and 15 never-before-seen drawings.Featuring a handsome new package...

New York Times Editors’ Choice.“A mighty, polymathic work, equally at home in all four corners of the globe.… It is a gift to be savored.” —Chris Vognar, Boston Globe.In Culture, acclaimed author, professor, and public...