Collection: Reference

Welcome to Terra Incognita. Based on decades of research, and combining mesmerising, state-of-the-art satellite maps with enlightening and passionately argued analysis, Ian and Robert chart humanity's impact on the planet, and the ways in which we can make a real impact to save it, and to thrive ...

Includes many exquisite watercolours from the Lesueur Collection at the Museum d'Histoire Naturelle Le Havre and explores the story behind the Baudin expedition which produced these remarkable images.

Indispensable to professionals in the apparel and home-furnishing fields, an inspiration to designers in the graphic and visual arts, a reference book for quilt-makers and collectors. Nearly all the textiles are dated and country of origin identified.

This work has more than 1000 images that highlight the beauty, subtlety, simplicity or complexity of textiles created around the world. The historical and contemporary examples highlight the skill and imagination of textile designers throughout history.

Life and work of every important designer from 1840 to the present day, including not only couturiers but also shoe, hat and knitwear specialists, costume designers, jewelers and hairdressers. The fashion media, photographers and illustrators.....

This is a bestselling and comprehensive introductory textbook that uses a four-part structure to cover all aspects of the visual arts, including: how art is designed the visual language of art; how art is made the media and processes, covering everything from painting and sculpture to graphic des...