Visual arts
Little Book of Valentino
Karen Homer
Format: Hard Cover
A pocket-sized, illustrated book depicting the work and life of Valentino Garavani.
Bacon in Moscow
James Birch
Format: Hard Cover
The hilarious account of one man's quest to mount a Francis Bacon exhibition in the Soviet Union.
The Fashion Show
Iain R Webb, foreward by Anna Sui
Format: Hard Cover
The story of the haute couture catwalk, through an exclusive collection of VIP invitations. Spanning over 45 years and 300 shows, each invite opens a window into the key trends and ideas behind each collection.
The Colour of Fashion
Caroline Young
Format: Hard Cover
Telling stories drawn from across history, The Colour of Fashion delves into the significance of colour in dress, and explores how the symbolism has shifted over time.
The Natural Way to Draw
Kimon Nicolaides
Format: Paperback
Learn how to draw over the course of a year, in the space of 64 exercises.
Magritte
Alex Danchev
The first major biography for our time, from the celebrated biographer of Cezanne.
Women in the Picture
Catherine McCormack
Format: Paperback
A bold reconsideration of women in art - from the 'Old Masters' to the posts of Instagram influencers.
Art of the Extreme 1905-1914
Philip Hook
The ten most revolutionary years in art ever. Art and artists would never be the same again.
Sybil & Cyril
Jenny Uglow
From one of our most admired writers, a beautifully illustrated story of a dynamic artistic partnership between the wars.
Fashion Sourcebook 1920s
Charlotte Fiell, introduction by Emmanuelle Dirix
Format: Hard Cover
This sourcebook documents the season-by-season fashions of the Twenties' Jazz Age with over 500 original photograph and prints. Includes analyses and biographies of the key designers and fashion houses of the period.
