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Arts and Architecture

American Dreamer: Bucky Fuller and the Sacred Geometry of Nature By Scott Eastham A sympathetic and insightful study of the legacy of the scientist Buckmister Fuller, with particular emphasis on his synergetic approach to geometry. ISBN-13: 9780718830311

Anthony Salvin: Pioneer of Gothic Revival Architecture By Jill Allibone A first, full-length study of the life and work of a leading domestic architect of the Victorian era, illustrated with original pictures, plans and photographs, and containing a full catalogue raisonné of all Salvin's work. ISBN-13: 9780718827076

Architecture: A Performing Art By John Andrews & Jennifer Taylor The career and work of the Australian architect John Andrews, illustrating the practice of architecture as it really is, from getting a job to the completion of a building. ISBN-13: 9780718825324

Art and Forbidden Fruit: Hidden Passion in the Life of William Morris By John Le Bourgeois A sharp and provocative study of the life and works of the 19th Century artist and designer William Morris, revealing new insights into the links between his relationships and his artistic inspiration. ISBN-13: 9780718830595

The Art of the Engineer By Ken Baynes & Francis Pugh Combining detailed research with extensive illustration, this monumental work of pioneering importance portrays the relationship that developed between design and engineering, from the Renaissance to the Industrial Revolution to the present day. ISBN-13: 9780718825065

Arthur Henry Knighton-Hammond Hardback Edition By Peter Norris An absorbing study of Knighton-Hammond's life and work, bringing the achievements of this artist to a wider readership, and establishing his name among the major British painters of the 20th century. Includes reproductions of many of his best works. ISBN-13: 9780718828240

Artist of Wonderland By Frankie Morris Extensively illustrated, this is an absorbing and insightful study of the life and work of John Tenniel, the Victorian political cartoonist who illustrated Lewis Carroll's Alice books. ISBN-13: 9780718830564

Birds of CITES Hardback Edition By Johannes Erritzoe A compendium of birds under threat of extinction throughout the world, providing a beautifully illustrated reference guide to the rare species controlled under the aegis of CITES. ISBN-13: 9780718828912

Birds: The Paintings of Terance James Bond Hardback Edition By Terance James Bond The remarkable talent of this distinguished artist is shown to full advantage in this collection of strikingly detailed and lifelike paintings of birds of the British Isles. ISBN-13: 9780718826826

The Book of the Toad By Robert DeGraaff A fascinating exploration of the toad's interaction with humans, establishing the scientific facts about the animal and investigating its role in art, literature and folklore. ISBN-13: 9780718828417

Buddha and Christ: Images of Wholeness By Robert Elinor A unique introduction to Buddhism and Christianity through visual images, making accessible some of the world’s most significant religious art through an explanation of its patterns, symbols, and styles. ISBN-13: 9780718830113

A Century of Art and Design Education: From Arts and Crafts to Conceptual Art By Stuart MacDonald A ground-breaking study of the development of education in art and design in Britain from the middle of the nineteenth century to the present day. ISBN-13: 9780718830489

Dictionary of Christian Art By Diane Apostolos-Cappadona A comprehensive reference containing over 1,000 entries, from Aaron to Zucchetto, identifying and explaining for all the major signs, symbols and subjects that have emerged in the past 2,000 years of Christian art. ISBN-13: 9780718829322

Edward Jerman By Helen Collins A study of the work of the architect and craftsman who built some of the most important buildings in the City of London after the Great Fire. ISBN-13: 9780718830380

Forthcoming Title Edward Prior: Architect, Scholar and Gentleman By Martin Cook A combination of architectural monograph, biography and social history, this is the first comprehensive study of the work of late 19th century architect Edward S. Prior. Extensively illustrated with examples of his work. ISBN-13: 9780718830816

English Churchyard Memorials By Frederick Burgess A guide to the origins and development of the stone tombs and monuments of English churchyards. ISBN-13: 9780718891404

English Interiors: A Pictorial Guide and Glossary By Doreen Yarwood Combined with a concise historical overview, this is an exhaustive, illustrated glossary of architectural and decorative features of the English interior from the 14th century onwards. ISBN-13: 9780718825430

Eric Ravilious: Memoir of an Artist By Helen Binyon A compelling and lavishly illustrated portrait of one of the foremost English artists of the inter-war period, who despite an early death on service as an Official War Artist, produced a substantial body of work in a variety of media. ISBN-13: 9780718829209

Gates of Mystery: The Art of Holy Russia By Roderick Grierson The religious art of Russia, with its Byzantine roots, is portrayed here in its full richness, spanning the whole medieval period from the first appearance of a Christian state in the 11th century, to the reforms of Peter the Great. ISBN-13: 9780718829001

George Cruikshank's Life, Times and Art Volume I: 1792-1835 By Robert L. Patten Written in two volumes, this is the first documentary biography of one of the most influential British graphic artists of any period who, as a political and social caricaturist, was also a great commentator on his times. ISBN-13: 9780718828721

George Cruikshank's Life, Times and Art Volume II: 1835-1878 By Robert L. Patten Written in two volumes, this is the first documentary biography of one of the most influential British graphic artists of any period who, as a political and social caricaturist, was also a great commentator on his times. ISBN-13: 9780718828745

George Devey: Architect 1820-1886 By Jill Allibone A comprehensive survey of the life and work of the Victorian architect who pioneered the vernacular revival. The book includes a complete catalogue and illustrations, including photographs and plans. ISBN-13: 9780718827854

Guide to Norfolk Churches By D.P. Mortlock & C.V. Roberts An authoritative and handsomely illustrated guide to the 'living' medieval churches of the county of Norfolk, now available as a single volume. ISBN-13: 9780718830649

New Title Hanging a Rebel: The Life of C.R.W. Nevinson By Michael J.K. Walsh This extensive study of the artist and writer C.R.W. Nevinson makes an important contribution to the understanding of intellectual thought and culture in 20th Century Britain. ISBN-13: 9780718830908

The History and Philosophy of Art Education By Stuart MacDonald An investigation of the development of art and design education in Italy, France, Britain, Germany, and the United States. ISBN-13: 9780718891534

Hogarth VoIume I: The Modern Moral Subject 1697-1732 By Ronald Paulson The authoritative treatment in three volumes of the life, work and times of England's greatest eighteenth-century artist. This first volume covers Hogarth's childhood and early career up to the painting of 'The Harlot's Progress'. ISBN-13: 9780718828547

Hogarth Volume II: High Art and Low 1732-1750 By Ronald Paulson The authoritative treatment in three volumes of the life, work and times of England's greatest 18th century artist. This second volume follows Hogarth at the height of his fame, up to the painting of 'The March to Finchley'. ISBN-13: 9780718828554

Hogarth Volume III: Art and Politics 1750-1764 By Ronald Paulson The authoritative treatment in three volumes of the life, work and times of England's greatest 18th century artist. This final volume focuses on Hogarth's later years and his growing isolation from his audience and a newer generation of artists. ISBN-13: 9780718828752

Maskwork: The Background, Making and Use of Masks By Jennifer Foreman A new way of looking at the art of masks and mask-making, through a unique and richly illustrated combination of ethnography, design and practical advice. Of particular value to schools and theatre groups, and to anyone interested in this ancient craft. ISBN-13: 9780718829483

Mime: A Playbook of Silent Fantasy By Kay Hamblin A simple and practical guide to the art of mime, with eighty fully-illustrated exercises covering movements, characters, objects, nuances and make-up. ISBN-13: 9780718824617

My Father and Edward Ardizzone By Edward Booth-Clibborn An account of the long friendship between the author's father and the artist Edward Ardizzone, illustrated with Ardizzone's Christmas cards. ISBN-13: 9780744400182

My Favourite Ballet Stories By Beryl Grey (editor) An anthology of favourite stories from the world of ballet and modern dance, evoking the lives of the great dancers and the magic of performance on stage. Compiled and edited by the former ballerina and artistic director of the London Festival Ballet. ISBN-13: 9780718824754

My Favourite Music Stories By Yehudi Menuhin (editor) An anthology of favourite music stories from around the world and throughout the ages. Compiled and edited by the renowned violinist, this book illustrates the universal, uplifting power of music. ISBN-13: 9780718823085

On Decoration By David Brett A challenging book raising many questions about the nature of the decorative arts. In his survey of developments in decoration from the 1830s onwards, the author takes his subject as seriously as any of the fine arts. ISBN-13: 9780718828011

Special Offer Painting the Warmth of the Sun: St Ives Artists 1939-1975 Hardback Edition By Tom Cross The absorbing story of the artists' colony at St Ives, which from the outbreak of the Second World War attracted some of the most progressive painters and sculptors of the day, and which was to exert a significant influence on the course of modern art. ISBN-13: 9780718829414

Painting the Warmth of the Sun: St Ives Artists 1939-1975 Paperback Edition By Tom Cross The absorbing story of the artists' colony at St Ives, which from the outbreak of the Second World War attracted some of the most progressive painters and sculptors of the day, and which was to exert a significant influence on the course of modern art. ISBN-13: 9780718829421

Pittas of the World By Johannes Erritzoe An illustrated guide to one of the most beautiful of bird families, the pittas. Combining scientific rigour with exquisite colour illustrations, this is an invaluable reference work for ornithologists, researchers, museums and lovers of natural history. ISBN-13: 9780718829612

The Plain Style: Protestant Theology in the History of Design By David Brett A short study of the effects upon design, principally architecture, of the Reformation and the associated rejection of imagery in worship. ISBN-13: 9780718830328

Popular Guide to Norfolk Churches Volume II: Norwich, Central and South Norfolk By D.P. Mortlock & C.V. Roberts Written with an eye for detail, this is the second volume of the authoritative guide to Norfolk churches. Includes an encyclopaedic glossary of historical and architectural terms. ISBN-13: 9780906554074

Popular Guide to Suffolk Churches Volume I: West Suffolk By D.P. Mortlock Written with an eye for detail, this is the first volume of the authoritative guide to Suffolk churches. Includes an encyclopaedic glossary of historical and architectural terms. ISBN-13: 9780906554104

Ritual and Drama: The Medieval Theatre By Francis Edwards A masterly exposition of the development of medieval drama from its liturgical origins, with particular emphasis on the audience impact of the performance. ISBN-13: 9780718821807

Riverside Journey: A Portrait of the Derwent By Ashley Bryant This beautiful collection of watercolours and other paintings and sketches charts the 66-mile journey of the Derwent from its source to its confluence with the Trent. ISBN-13: 9780718830137

Special Offer Shining Sands: Artists in Newlyn and St. Ives 1880-1930 Paperback Edition By Tom Cross The remarkable story of the colony of artists whose bold, vibrant style was inspired by the landscape and people of West Cornwall, and who gave rise to one of the most significant art movements of modern times. ISBN-13: 9780718829261

The Stream's Secret: The Symbolism of Dante Gabriel Rossetti By Rodger Drew An original study of the art and poetry of one of the founders of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, with a particular emphasis on the nature and the origins of his symbolism. ISBN-13: 9780718830571

The Thames: An Artist's Journey By Ashley Bryant A stunning collection of watercolours, oils and sketches tracing the length of the River Thames, telling the story of England's greatest waterway. ISBN-13: 9780718830625

Victorian Horses and Carriages: A Personal Sketch Book By William Francis Freelove From the Hansom cab to the brewer's dray, these twenty-seven sketches provide a delightful portrait of Victorian life and transport. ISBN-13: 9780718824488

We Etruscans: Old and New in a Forgotten Landscape By Anna Rist A fascinating personal account of rural Tuscany over the past 30 years, providing wealth of information on the art, history, politics and religion of the region. ISBN-13: 9780718830533

Windsor Ablaze!: The Windsor Castle Fire and Restoration, Ten Years On By Alexandra M. Brown & Charles Chapman The story of the fire and subsequent restoration of Windsor Castle and its consequences for today’s monarchy, with fascinating descriptions of the Castle and the restoration process. ISBN-13: 9780718830823