This vibrant, full-colour introduction charts Matisse's journey from his childhood in northern France to his student days in Paris, where he discovered the magic of Poussin, Watteau, Manet and Pissarro. Along the way, readers meet Matisse the...

'Impressively original and ingenious' OPHELIA FIELD, author of The Favourite'Gripping' GARETH RUSSELL, author of Queen James'Illuminating' ALICE HUNT, THE TIMES'Refreshing, immersive and compelling' CLARE JACKSON,...

Widely revered for as a feminist icon and as a ground-breaking Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo led a fascinating life. In this concise biography, the author takes a look at the influences on Kahlo's work: her early childhood; the fascination with the...

A compact, easy-to-carry reference guide packed with essential tips, techniques, and practical knowledge for artists of all levels and abilities Quick and clever tips together with practice projects will bring more life, soul and detail to your work A...

A compact, easy-to-carry reference guide packed with essential tips, techniques, and practical knowledge for artists of all levels and ability Quick and clever tips, together with practice projects will bring more life, soul and detail to your work A...

A compact, easy-to-carry reference guide packed with essential tips, techniques, and practical knowledge for artists of all levels and ability Quick and clever tips, together with practical exercises will bring more life, soul and detail to your...

Bring a little sunshine to your sketchbook with Bobbie Goods through step-by-step drawing tutorials, creative activities and more in this officially licensed book.Bobbie Goods Sunshine Colouring & Drawing is filled with joyful scenes and...

'An adventure to rival David Grann’s Lost City of Z, and a riveting exposé of the plunder that still fills the world’s top art museums' Zeke Faux, author or Number Go Up'Immaculately...

Bestselling art author Barrington Barber presents a compact yet thorough guide to drawing, designed for beginners seeking a practical and enjoyable introduction to the craft. Starting with essential materials and techniques, the book gently guides...

Following on from its successful launch in 2009, Collins Wild Flower Guide – the ultimate reference book for wild flower enthusiasts – now enters its third edition. It is now completely up to date, including the most recent BSBI common names...

A moving account of how war is remembered – and by whom 'Impressive. A hundred individual histories, skillfully assembled, built into a poignant meditation on why they still matter' David Olusoga 'Brilliant' Piers Morgan Shortlisted for...

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERThis is a love letter to football shirts and fan culture, told through the world’s most sought-after kits. From greatest hits to modern classics, this book includes all of the most iconic shirts from the archive...

A mesmerising exploration of the concept of 'folk', Lally Macbeth's beautiful book explores the important role it plays in our communities and as an endless source of cultural and artistic inspiration. A fresh and engaging celebration of the customs,...

'Uglow makes us feel the life beyond the facts.' GUARDIAN'Few can match Uglow's skill at conjuring up a scene, or illuminating a character.' SUNDAY TIMES'Charming . . . Like Radio 4's shipping forecast for naturalists.' Andrea...

What does every budding artist need to know about drawing? And what quick skills can you pick up to help you on the way? In this instructive book, Barrington Barber shows you just this, offering tips and tricks as he guides you through the fundamental...

BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: The Washington Post, The New Yorker, ElleFrom Pulitzer Prize-winning culture critic Robin Givhan comes a groundbreaking chronicle of the legacy of Virgil Abloh, whose iconic rise to the top of the fashion industry transformed...

AN IRISH TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR'A timely reminder of what we all truly crave as human beings - connection.' Doc Brown'Warren hows why youth spaces matter - not just for young people, but for all of us.' Darren...

Push the Wall is a masterclass in the art of storytelling and an intimate look inside the mind and life of a creative genius.YOU KNOW BATMAN. BUT DO YOU KNOW FRANK MILLER?This is like Stephen King's On Writing for Comic Books and creatives...

A visual history of Pink Floyd's album art, photography, and graphic design through Storm Thorgerson's decades of iconic work with the band. Featuring Pink Floyd's iconic album covers, posters, singles bags, band photographs, booklet pages and the rough...

An out-of-this-world middle-grade adventure about finding friendship in the most unlikely of places. From the bestselling and Waterstones Children’s Book Prize shortlisted author of BOY IN THE TOWER. Perfect for fans of Stranger...