The Arts books

Originally published in 1973, this book investigates the power and the pressures behind English theatre in the late...  Read More >>

Originally published in 1969, this was the first book of its kind: an attempt to describe the different approaches...  Read More >>

Sketchbook Black Paper features over 150 pages of black paper perfect for writing and sketching with gel, metallic,...  Read More >>

Originally published in 1970 this collection of essays by a renowned international musicologist is both imaginative...  Read More >>

Originally published in 1963 and with a foreword by Yehudi Menuhin, this book begins with a study of the historical...  Read More >>

Originally published in 1967, in this book the author delves deeply into the fascinating field of Bach’s music and...  Read More >>

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The Solitary Warrior (1929) contains a large number of unpublished letters by Ruskin. They are of special importance...  Read More >>

Block Printing & Book Illustration in Japan (1924) was one of the first guides to Japanese illustration, and remains...  Read More >>

Architecture and Social Behavior (1977) presents the findings from a five year programme of research concerned with...  Read More >>

First Published in 1990, Moscow Graffiti is a unique and unprecedented look at the graffiti that began to appear...  Read More >>

Originally published in 1924, and authored by a renowned pianist and musicologist, this book is a comprehensive...  Read More >>

The Little Book of Hogmanay is a feast of information exploring the history, folklore, tales, customs, food, drink...  Read More >>

Originally published in 1958, this book deals with the details of dress – formal and informal – from the time of...  Read More >>

Originally published in 1937 and reprinted as a fourth edition in paperback in 1979, this is a history of dress...  Read More >>

Originally published in 1952, this book, profusely illustrated, describes the various styles of wall decoration...  Read More >>

Adventurous Film Making (1980) looks at some more ambitious and interesting techniques and shows how these serve...  Read More >>

Cine Craft (1974) is an ideal guide to the world of amateur film making, a treasure-house of authoritative information....  Read More >>

The Social Value of Art (1939) is a thorough examination of art activity, using the knowledge of the workings of...  Read More >>

Applied Depth of Field (1985) is a complete and convenient guide for all kinds of photographers who need to exercise...  Read More >>

Originally published in 1927, this illuminating study concerns three people, about two of whom much has already...  Read More >>

Greek Tragedy (1928) is an attempt to cover the whole field of Greek tragedy. It provides facts and importantly...  Read More >>

Euripides and Shaw (1921) looks at Bernard Shaw and English Drama as great stylistic changes were sweeping the English...  Read More >>

First published in 1954, The Genesis of Modern British Town Planning is a study from a historical standpoint of...  Read More >>

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