Photographic beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but it can also be measured and understood. Scientists and psychologists are discovering more and more about how the mind has developed over h
Uncover the method and madness behind the greatest minds in history.Great Minds Don't Think Alike surveys some of the most brilliant minds of the past and present. Discover the methods and rituals the
Technology was designed to make our lives easier, and yet it's one of the biggest drivers of family rifts and stress. Making healthy and realistic decisions about when and where you really need techno
Understand the body's framework, grace and utility, and each vital element in this cunningly guided sketchbook.Anatomical mastery was critical to Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci's success. They und
A lively introduction to the seminal art and design movement that changed the way we see, think and live.Now 100 years old, the Bauhaus still looks just as fresh and new today as it did when it began.
Collage allows your creativity to run riot. It lets you juxtapose disparate elements, styles and media against each other and create something entirely novel, bizarre, arresting, beautiful, ironic or
Embrace your inner witch.This handbook features tried and tested spells designed especially for the modern witch. Packed with charms, potions and witchy wisdom, use this magical lifestyle guide to en
The face is one of the most rewarding and enjoyable subjects to draw. In this cleverly conceived series, experienced artist and teacher Jake Spicer brings the drawing lessons to you, using his innovat
Take your passion for photography and close the gap between what you hope to achieve and what you do following one of the world's most highly regarded photographers.This book will help you think about
By the time you finish this book, you'll have all the skills you need to achieve a striking likeness in a drawn portrait. From understanding and constructing the head and shaping the hair, to checking
People often consider feminism to be a modern idea and assume that women of the past simply accepted the life carved out for them. In fact, women's rights have been at the forefront of political and s
Stay ahead of the professional crowd.It's not easy to find a fresh angle on photography, and harder still if you have to meet the needs of demanding clients. Dan M Lee and his team have put together t
Any time you need a moment of calm or a boost of energy, reach for this book and your best pen or pencil. Inspired by real art-therapy techniques, each of these fun and thought-provoking drawing exerc
Anyone can draw, and anybody who can already draw can always learn to draw better. In this book, best-selling author and art tutor Jake Spicer gives you all the skills you need to sketch the human fig
You Will Be Able to Draw by the End of this Book: Coloured Pencils is a combined tutorial and sketchbook that teaches you how to draw in colour, and allows you the space to practise on the page throug
Learn how to take stunning wildlife photography and become a successful outdoor photographer.There is nothing quite so satisfying as capturing a stunning wildlife photograph; a good one will reflect p
A guide to the essentials of stock photography; picking agencies, creating metadata, and shooting buyer-friendly images.Web-based stock photography has become one of the biggest income streams for pho
Learn how to take stunning wildlife photography and become a successful outdoor photographer.There is nothing quite so satisfying as capturing a stunning wildlife photograph; a good one will reflect p
This book will set adventurous street photographers on the right track.The 50mm lens is for photography purists. With fewer components it's cheap to buy, light to carry and gets amazing results.It als
Henri Matisse is considered one of the greatest artists of the twentieth century with a unique vision that continues to inspire artists to this day. Guided by Matisse's innovative methods and wise wor
