The Arts books

A study of The Beatles' film A Hard Day's Night (1964) by journalist and broadcaster Samira Ahmed, in the BFI Film...  Read More >>

Major cities in China have witnessed unprecedented expansion towards outer suburban areas through various forms...  Read More >>

A book-lover's guide to collecting books... but not necessarily reading them!  Read More >>

An engaging history of painting as told through the eyes and hands-on insights of a practicing artist.  Read More >>

For anyone with a little rumbly in their tumbly, enjoy enchanting recipes perfect for family meals, picnics, and...  Read More >>

Delving into his biological imagery, Tara Lee shows how Blake articulates radical views about spirituality and embodiment,...  Read More >>

Royal laundresses, corset-makers and professional feather curlers- the hidden story of the people who designed,...  Read More >>

The latest in DK's fan-favorite visual guide series covering three seasons of The Mandalorian in anticipation of...  Read More >>

A study of Italian composer Ennio Morricone's creative engagement with the western film genre, surveying his original...  Read More >>

This book uses the medium of film to explore poetic history as a subtle form of psychology expressed within Islamic...  Read More >>

Cormorant is the natural and cultural history of a 'greedy' bird that is hated across the world and the object of...  Read More >>

This revised edition investigates first-hand evidence of the use of special effects in fire and flame in medieval...  Read More >>

This volume engages the religious, theological, spiritual, and supernatural elements of Twin Peaks.  Read More >>

A global tour of the world's most incredible buildings Take a tour of the world's most talked about architectural...  Read More >>

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Explores the zoomorphic imagination and image-making of Eurasian nomads and their dynamic interactions with neighbouring...  Read More >>

A sweeping account of how we are at our most human when we turn away from the pains of the world. Why do we look...  Read More >>

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Ballet Practice and History is a complete, inclusive resource on ballet training and history for the beginning teen-adult...  Read More >>

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This gift book uncovers the broad variety of China’s plants, with luxury cloth and foil finish.  Read More >>

Music in World Literature: From Tolstoy to Manga examines the relationship between music and literary works within...  Read More >>

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Liu Shiming (1926–2010) is a revered Chinese artist whose works have had a distinct impact on the course of modern...  Read More >>