Arts, Music & Film

When it was first released in 1962, The Shape of Time presented a radically new approach to the study of art history. Drawing upon new insights in fields such as anthropology and linguistics, George Kubler replaced the notion of style as the basis for...

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Unlock your inner artist and learn how to draw the human body in this beautifully illustrated art book by celebrated artist and teacher Sarah Simblet.This visually striking guide takes a fresh approach to drawing the human body. A combination of...

From the iconic stylist and fashion provocateur whose designs transformed culture—bringing the glitz of Studio 54 and the sophistication of Sex and the City to the mainstream—comes a playful yet intimate memoir of a life spent...

There is no greater authority on medieval manuscripts than Christopher de Hamel, and here he turns his attention to the people who devoted their lives to these gorgeous creations. With vibrant illustrations that bring these illuminated manuscripts to...

In this landmark collection, William T. Vollmann offers a kaleidoscopic retrospective of the visual artwork he has produced over four decades, with new commentary from Vollmann on his process, inspiration, and the many intersections with his writing.The...

In this landmark collection, William T. Vollmann offers a kaleidoscopic retrospective of the visual artwork he has produced over four decades, with new commentary from Vollmann on his process, inspiration, and the many intersections with his writing. The...

She's everything. He's just Ken. The exclusive screenplay of the film phenomenon by Greta Gerwig & Noah Baumbach.*Featuring an exclusive introduction by Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach and 8 pages of full-color photos from the film*"Greta...

A fashion icon, provocative American designer Tom Ford brings us his highly anticipated second book, which takes readers through the illustrious trajectory of his billion-dollar luxury empire established in 2005.Synonymous with high-octane glamour,...

In one of the most stunning expositions of mathematical publishing, Oliver Byrne combines Euclid's geometric theories with vibrant colour proofs, turning what was already a cornerstone academic text into a pedagogical work of art. First published in...

From the rising-star designer and author of the hit blog, Elements of Style, a full-color, fully illustrated book packed with honest advice, inspiration, ideas, and lessons learned about designing a home that reflects your personality and style.Elements...

An unrivaled visual guide to the cityscapes and buildings of the most celebrated and influential anime movies. Anime has been influencing cinema, literature, comic books, and video games around the world for decades. Part of what makes anime so popular...

Luis Barragán (1902–1985) was a preeminent Mexican architect known for spare formulations and documentation of his design ideas. He was born in Guadalajara, where he practiced in the early years of his career, and later traveled extensively...

This is Home is a back-to-basics guide on how to create authentic wholehearted interiors. It's about living simply—finding the essence of what makes you happy at home and creating spaces that reflect your needs and style. Filled with clever ideas...

This is a book about connection, inspiration, and healing, in music or in general. You dont have to be a superfan of Wilco to connect with Jeff Tweedy’s love of music.~New York Times Bestseller~An exciting and heartening mix of memories, music, and...

Combining a beautifully presented source-book for retro tattoos with potted histories of the tattooist's art and interviews with key modern practitioners, Vintage Tattoos is a treasure trove of design and information. Princes and prisoners, sailors...

One part history book, one part art book, and one part fascinating memoir, this book is an overview of more than two centuries of tattoo history intermixed with an intimate look at the lives of tattoo artists, and the personal struggles and triumphs,...

For all the West's failings - terrible food, cold weather, and questionable politicians with funny hair to name a few - it has its upsides. Konstantin would know. Growing up in the Soviet Union, he experienced first-hand the horrors of a socialist...

With dazzling insight and novelistic flair, renowned fashion writer Charlie Porter traces the sartorial revolution of the early twentieth century through six members of the Bloomsbury group, revealing the myriad connections between art-making,...

Here before you is Joe Wilkinson's brilliantly absurd and utterly fictional account of his time on - and briefly off - planet Earth.Through cartoon stories (illustrated by Henry Paker) Joe recounts the defining moments and bizarre encounters of his...