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
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-
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
An evocative exploration of how travel can inspire and enhance textile art Travel has always featured heavily in textile art, from artists’ ‘travelling sketchbooks’ to large-scale installations mappin
A guide to transforming found and cherished textilesTextile artist Mandy Pattullo shows how to source, refashion and repurpose vintage textiles to create beautiful collages and other unique textile ob
A cloudspotter's interactive journal. Our interest in clouds is more profound than we ever thought. Gavin Pretor-Pinney, founder of the Cloud Appreciation Society and author of A Cloud A Day has bee
‘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
Think you know the truth about your body? With wit and humor, popular science writer Matt Brown is here to separate fact from fiction, and solve the mysteries surrounding this most fascinating of subj
This stunning and witty collection of contemporary art maps from artist Adam Dant offers a unique view of British history and society today. Award-winning artist Adam Dant's maps of London and be
Get fashionable with felt! Crafters and fashionistas alike will go wild for this inspiration-packed book about making beautiful clothes from felt. Offering a breathtaking array of techniques, acc
An essential and practical book for all chess players, from one of the world's greatest grandmasters. It is difficult to overestimate the importance of good endgame play—and rather than trying to
