Arts, Music & Film

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...

THE QUESTION:Are there new ways of opening the field of cartooning to any one who likes to draw? THE ANSWER:Yes!Here are tried and proven methods that explain, simplify and teach every one, regardless of age, the art of cartooning. Step by step...

A how-to handbook that makes drawing easy. Offers simplified techniques and scores of brand-new hints and helps. Step by step procedures. Hundreds of illustrations.

Lucian Freud's daughter deconstructs her deeply complex relationship with the great British painter through his diaries in this raw and questioning account of a highly singular family. ‘Towards the end of the summer of 2016 I found an old diary...

National Bestseller.The true story that inspired the movie Woman in Gold starring Helen Mirren and Ryan Reynolds.Contributor to the Washington Post Anne-Marie O’Connor brilliantly regales us with the galvanizing story of Gustav...

Architecture that is meant to have a sensuous connection to life calls for thinking that goes far beyond form and construction. In his texts, Peter Zumthor articulates what motivates him to design his buildings, which appeal to the visitor's heart and...

The 50th anniversary edition of a classic text, featuring an expanded selection of color studies. “The landmark 1963 book by Josef Albers . . . isn’t just for aspiring artists. Its mesmerizing illustrations are a revelation for anyone...

Christmas music from Hollywood, television and recordings will be a hit" with adult piano students! Perfectly graded to fit with Alfred's Basic Adult Course Level 1. Titles: Frosty the Snow Man * Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer * Holly Jolly...