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This visually stunning book presents a wealth of African art depicting the horse and its rider in a variety of guises, from Epa masks and Yoruba divination cups to Dogon sculptures and Senufo carvings.
A new book in the Design series, following the career of Harold Curwen, a pioneering figure in the technical revolution, that transformed the printing industry.
A new title in the Design series, presenting the life and work of Alexander Mikhailovich Rodchenko.
Celebrates the brilliant creative talent of the acclaimed British artist Peter Blake.
Lavishly illustrated, the book is an indispensable guide to the 1951 Festival of Britain, its objects and their meanings in the twenty-first century.
Documents the arts, crafts and occupations of the prisoner of war in England, France and America, from 1756 to 1816.
Documents the arts, crafts and occupations of the prisoner of war in England, France and America, from 1756 to 1816.
Kauffer designed some of the most striking and influential advertising graphics of the 1920s and 1930s. This new title in the Design series contains over 150 illustrations, many from original artworks, and work not before reproduced.
An excellent introduction to the careers of two major British artists and designers.
The definitive monograph on Gillows furniture and furniture designs.
A vivid comparison of life in the Naga Hills in India in the 1920s and '30s and the present.
A long awaited new edition of this classic text on the plants of china with new text and many new color photographs.
Discusses the work of Samuel Palmer as the basis of the revival in English landscape painting, illustrating his influence on other major British artists.
Offers a detailed examination of the whole topic of Parian porcelain, its origin, marketing and manufacturing process.
A vibrant portrait of two key British fashion designers of the 1960s, the scene that surrounded them, and the part they played in creating it
The first book to be published on this leading figure whose career spanned three major design movements.
First published in 1926, this is the fascinating account of plant-hunter and explorer Frank Kingdon Ward's most important epedition. Kenneth Cox, Kenneth Storm, Jr., and Ian Baker have spent the last fifteen years retracing Ward's route.
This major reference work concentrates on British flower painting from the seventeenth to twentieth centuries. The dictionary provides the biographical details of almost 1000 British flower painters, including specialties, awards and exhibitions.
The first large, comprehensive book on all types of antique boxes from diverse cultures. The first book to emphasize contents and usage of boxes and help identify and define the nature of a particular box. Includes vast numbers of illustrated examples with beautiful color images accompanies by concise, readable text.
Jessie is so keen to go to sea with her fisherman father that she stows away on his boat, even though he has told her to wait until she is older. Then things go horribly wrong and she finds herself almost drowning. Happily, she is rescued by three dolphins and returned safely to the beach.
An excellent introduction to the work of two British designers. This book illustrates every aspect of their creativity, featuring designs for wallpaper, posters, book jackets, trade cards and Wedgwood ceramics, to name but a few.
Nearly 200 works by Thomas Churchyard and his various talented children tell the story of provincial Suffolk just before the advent of photography.
A selection of the best paintings, prints, sculptures, trophies, and antique memorabilia directly related to dogs, accompanied by an authoritative text. The original collections are held by the American Kennel Club and the American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog.
The first book devoted to British Ironstone China and the related stone china and granite ceramic bodies. A unique guide with details of 350 British manufacturers many of who have not previously been noted or researched.
A unique new study, this is the first book on the subject for thirty years.
This work provides a comprehensive listing of all known Chester marks in easy-to-use format with photographs of the actual marks.
A standard work of reference, destined to be indispensable to all those with an interst in British porcelain
This book concentrates on original species orchids rather than hybrid It gives straight forward advice on successful cultivation methods. There is an extensive illustrated gallery of botanical orchids with many photographs and full descriptive information of the different species.
The first comprehensive study of needlework tools and accessories mad in Holland between 1400 and the 20th century.
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