Pomp, pageantry, power and prestige are just a few of the words to sum up the history and vibrancy of the City of London. Beyond its fame as the financial heart of London, this new guidebook explores
At the darkest moment of the year, when the nights seem endless and the days very short, comes that most joyful of festivals. Christmas is a truly magical season, bringing families and friends togethe
Since the announcement from Kensington Palace that Harry and Meghan had chosen St George's Chapel on 19 May, 2018 as their wedding venue, the world has been gripped by wedding fever. Pitkin is delight
‘The ordinary becomes extraordinary in this fascinating book.’ BBC Wildlife Guardian columnist Paul Evans brings together lyrical observations about the wildlife found in British fields, rivers, fores
Matt Brown goes where no one has gone before to bring us an entertaining compendium of amazing facts about our planet, the universe, and everything in between! Think that the vacuum of space woul
From pollen grains to a rose pistil to magnolia wood, these incredible close-up photos, taken from under an electron microscope, reveal the beauty of plants as never before! In images that are a
An inspiring guide to creating successful landscapes and seascapes in mixed media, including watercolour, pastels, wax crayons, ink and acrylics. Mixed media is ever growing in popularity. In this u
A humorous and informative book, debunking a range of commonly held myths about animals. Camels store water in their humps and magpies love to steal shiny objects. Or do they? A must-read in the Eve
A wonderful portable edition of the Sunday Times and international bestseller Millie Marotta's Animal Kingdom. Millie Marotta is a hugely popular illustrator and her idiosyncratic drawings of the worl
A wonderful portable edition of Millie Marotta's Tropical Wonderland from the the Sunday Times and international bestseller Millie Marotta. Lose yourself in a riot of colouring in and drawing as you
Embroiderers and textile artists can make the most of their sketchbooks with this practical and inspirational guide to mixed media. Working with a combination of paper, fabric, found objec
A beautiful retrospective of the work of one of the twentieth century’s most influential and innovative watercolorists: John Blockley. Self-taught artist John Blockley produced work that has alw
A beautifully lyrical look at the glories of British landscapes and wildlife, written by the Guardian's nature writer Paul Evans. Even if you never get closer to nature than a small urban green
An engrossing look at the life, love, and work of one of the first modern movements in British art: the Pre-Raphaelites. The Pre-Raphaelites were a true avant-garde, supremely talented artists a
A high-quality, large-format collection of mid-nineteenth-century maps from one of Britain’s great cartographers, Thomas Moule. For the first time in a generation, Thomas Moule’s maps of the mid-
Textile artists will find this unique guide a superbly practical and inspirational introduction to a truly “hot” topic! With detailed instructions, beautiful photography, and health and safety a
A fascinating and humorous read that debunks the surprising myths about the world we always believed. The latest addition to the popular Everything You Know series, this book will blow apart your beli
Want to paint in acrylics? With step-by-step demonstrations, an expert artist shows you how to master the medium in no time at all! Painter, teacher, and writer Soraya French has distilled her kn
From visual studies and fashion expert Marnie Fogg comes a beautiful illustrated book on the wonderful domestic art of the tea towel. Invented in the 19th century, the tea towel has become a form
