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With a global membership of 14,000 and a presence in 84 countries, the Royal Academy of Dance has grown from its foundation in 1920 into one of the world's most influential dance education organisations. This lavishly illustrated volume celebrates 100...

The Royal Collection is enormous, yet visitors only see a fraction of its masterpieces. This book provides a rare opportunity to see paintings not readily accessible to the world at large.   Every year, millions of art lovers visit The Royal...

Escape reality and reconnect with nature Journey to 40 unforgettable getaways in Britain’s wild corners, from floating cabins to miniature castles, tree pods to moored boats. Lose yourself in cosy reading nooks after a day hillwalking in the Peak...

Diana Yates shares her guide to creating a flower and veg garden from scratch, and how it turned out to be larder, source of home decoration and a place of restoration and healing, too. From planting for pollinators to growing a pumpkin patch and storing...

C. S. Lewis offers a magisterial take on the literature and poetry of one of the most consequential periods in world history, providing deep insight into some of the greatest writers of the age, including Edmund Spenser, William Shakespeare, William...

On one side, Dita Von Teese shares the beauty of the burlesque world, with bubblegum dreams and show tunes to strip to. Flip over for fantasies in fetish with dramatic costumes and the allure of submission."I advocate glamour. Every day. Every minute."...

This handy, practical and inspirational little book is perfect for the pocket or art bag. It shows watercolour painters of all levels how to loosen up their paintings and maintain spontaneity by painting simple watercolour studies in no more than 10...

What is steampunk and why are people across the globe eagerly embracing its neo-Victorian aesthetic? Aesthetic program, literary genre, philosophy, and subculture, Steampunk embraces a universal vision that questions our relationship with time itself...

Julie Rrap is a trickster who uses her own body in photos, videos and sculpture. Victoria Lynn's text explores how Julie Rrap 'discloses' the human body, and unravel the ways in which it has been represented in art and elsewhere. For the most part, Rrap...

Knig's queer decomposing shows us that our self-composition is more than simply identity. Who we are is part of 'we' as well as 'I'. This is a book you can do things along with: read it in self-isolation, on the bus, during sex, or on a walk, say, by the...

This publication accompanies New Zealand collective et al.'s first Australian survey exhibition at Monash University Museum of Art (MUMA). The exhibition marks the largest presentation of the artists' work outside New Zealand since representing the...

What do we want and need from our public spaces? As the world emerges from the profound limitations imposed by the COVID-19 crisis, this reader offers a range of possibilities from the domain of art. With contributions from twenty-five leading Australian...

In 1956 Bernard Smith wrote that we in Australia were migratory birds. This was to become a leading motif of his own thinking, and a significant inspiration for Peter Beilharz. Beilharz came to argue that the idea of the antipodes made sense less in its...

Camouflage Australia provides international context for the historical circumstances and events of the organisation of camouflage in World War II in Australia and the Pacific region. She elaborates on the parallel involvement of British and American...

Are artists, designers and musicians inventors?  Or does the invention originate from scientific discovery alone?Ecologies of Invention is the first collection of essays that brings together writers and scholars of international...

Ex libris, or bookplates, are miniature artworks designed to be pasted inside books to signify ownership. A peek into the personal libraries of bibliophiles, this boxed postcard collection features designs commissioned by passionate readers including...

Twenty-seven years of excellence in illustration is celebrated in this sumptuously illustrated book from Australian Geographic. The illustrator’s art has been one of the cornerstones of Australian Geographic since Banjo the platypus graced the cover of...

An unprecedented publication showcasing Gucci as never before, including thought-provoking essays, commentaries, and authoritative anecdotes along with previously unpublished contemporary and archival photographs. Published in conjunction with the...

A trusty companion for a self-love and healing practice, from illustrator and comics creator Hyesu Lee, this journal is a knowing smile and a shared sigh to keep by your side. Welcome to the club A journal is a safe place to explore, draw, and dream...

An ode to the many moods of the beloved housecat, this colorful, chunky board book is a work of art meant to be displayed face-out on nursery bookshelves.“Purr-fectly presented for children, whether or not they have cats in their lives.”—School Library...

The tenth coloring book from Sweden’s coloring book sensation, Hanna Karlzon.With Hanna Karlzon’s newest coloring book, you have been invited to an enchanting city set under the stars. Around every corner you will find endless streets filled with...

Another gorgeous coloring book from Maria Trolle featuring mystical valleys full of beautiful plants and animals.Embark on a mystical adventure in this newest coloring book from Maria Trolle. Enjoy a moonlit walk through a charming valley where every...

The ninth coloring book from Sweden’s coloring book sensation, Hanna Karlzon.In Hanna Karlzon’s newest coloring book, you have been invited to a witch’s cottage where all kinds of magic awaits. Calm your mind and your soul as you color witch’s hats,...

Go ahead - just try it See if you can make it through Robert Pizzo's Amazing Animal Alphabet without taking time to untie your tongue twice or thrice Never shilly-shallying in his search for the famous seashell-selling Sally, Pizzo has assembled an...

The glamour, the gloss and the glitter … Hello, Darlings.   When the spotlight calls, you have to answer. That’s what most drag queens and kings say when asked how they got into this business. But the surprising thing is, not many ever thought...

This celebration of self-love and healing, from illustrator and comics creator Hyesu Lee, is a knowing smile and a shared sigh in book form. Welcome to the club! Finding the uniqueness that makes you you. Empowering yourself while staying vulnerable...

Chateau Reawakening is the story of the highs and lows of one couple’s journey to save an eighteenth century French chateau.   When former Australian politician Tim Holding and his fiancee Felicity Selkirk discovered a crumbling French chateau...

NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, exploded into the art space last year, no doubt because Beeple (a digital artist) sold his NFT at Christie’s auction house for a staggering $69 million. Yet the story of NFTs is much more interesting, significant, and subtle...

Dance can be radical self-expression, community celebration, revolutionary protest, or pure elation. This lightly guided journal encourages you to channel all that positive energy into all your projects. Aurélia Durand’s illustrations practically dance...

Create 33 stunning projects for your garden, for entertaining and for gifting – all using concrete.Follow Hester van Overbeek's simple tutorials to make a huge range of unique concrete projects. In Gardening & Outdoors you will find projects to...

There's a time for yes – and there's a time for no.Oh Hell No! is a collection of art and essays that serve a much-needed reminder to say no to anything that might waste our precious energy.

It’s one thing to have a business idea, or even to start a creative business. It’s quite another to scale it sustainably without increasing your financial and emotional stress. For most small business owners, what starts as something energising quickly...

Since the Industrial Revolution, humans have been mechanising and digitising processes previously done by hand. But craftsmanship isn’t lost to the footnotes of history. Meet the makers, fixers, and collectors dedicated to preserving traditional...

Three of Marimekko's most beloved patterns are showcased in this exquisite trio of notebooks that feature a colorful binding tape along the spine and a printed ribbon to bundle the set.

From the rise of the illustrated fashion catalogue in the late 19th century to its current status as the top style magazine today, Vogue magazine has been at the forefront of a movement that brought together the world of high art, high society, and haute...

Tom Ford has become one of fashion's great icons. While at Gucci, he transformed the fashion house from a moribund accessories label into one of the sexiest fashion brands in the world. His designs increased sales at Gucci tenfold and  helped build...

Collecting a mix of Marimekko's classic prints and sought-after new designs, this treasure trove of color and pattern is housed in a keepsake box.

Decade: 1970-1980 is a photography book showcasing Rennie Ellis' (1940-2003) contribution to photography and social history. The photographs in the book are edited by multi-award winning photographer, Stephen Dupont and are introduced by Susan van Wyk, Se

This charming little book shows 50 different ways to wear a scarf. From the Capri to the Paris, the Top Down, the Necklace, and the Clutch, there are creative scarf styles here for any occasion and mood. Jaunty illustrations from fashion illustrator...

Celebrate the highly anticipated film Wicked with this officially licensed journal featuring Emerald City on the cover and an elegant velvet ribbon page marker adorned with an enameled hot air balloon charm.184 RULED PAGES: Write down all your magical...

Celebrate the highly anticipated film Wicked and beloved character Elphaba Thropp with this officially licensed deluxe hardcover journal.240 RULED PAGES: Includes 240 pages of premium lined pages to give you plenty of space to record your notes and...

More than a musician, the Grateful Dead’s founder Jerry Garcia was also a prolific artist who created hundreds of paintings, drawings, and prints. Get to know another side of this creative legend through his paintings and drawings, and through interviews...

Celebrate your love of the WIZARDING WORLD and bring a bit of magic to your writing with this beautiful pen and mechanical pencil set featuring a classic SLYTHERIN™ design.INCLUDES PEN AND MECHANICAL PENCIL: One of each essential writing instrument that...

Celebrate your love of the WIZARDING WORLD and bring a bit of magic to your writing with this beautiful pen and mechanical pencil set featuring a classic RAVENCLAW™ design.INCLUDES PEN AND MECHANICAL PENCIL: One of each essential writing instrument that...

Celebrate your love of the WIZARDING WORLD and bring a bit of magic to your writing with this beautiful pen and mechanical pencil set, featuring a classic HUFFLEPUFF™ design.INCLUDES PEN AND MECHANICAL PENCIL: One of each essential writing instrument...

The perfect primer for anyone – no matter their age or artistic abilities – to learn how to draw flowers!Featuring easy-to-follow tutorials on doodling and drawing 100 flowers, 30 leaves and vines, and 20 more doodle art, all in five simple steps, this...

Explore the creative evolution of James Cameron through this exclusive journey into his personal art archives, showcasing a range of rare and never-before-seen works from the acclaimed director’s private collection.James Cameron has blazed a trail...