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As one of the few decorative arts about which little has been written, japanning is today fraught with misunderstandings. And yet, in its heyday, the japanning industry attracted important commissions

British Ironstone China and the related stone china and granite ceramic bodies are as important in their way as English creamwares or indeed bone china itself. Initially, the ironstone-type bodies wer

The discovery of silver plate came about as a result of a search for a cheaper alternative to solid silver. Its appearance widened the market for articles otherwise only fashioned in silver and made t

Leng Bingchuan is a contemporary Chinese artist who has been active on the international art scene since the mid 1980s. This book features the most comprehensive collection of his uniquely beautiful b

"When one is tired of London, one is tired of life." - Samuel Johnson London has long been a centre of the literary world. From Shakespeare to Amis, Byron to Blake, Plath, Thomas, Christie and Rowlin

Prodigies, revolutionaries, defiers of the patriarchy; drunks, rebels and impassioned immigrants; queer pioneers, paint-spattered punks and proto-feminists: there have always been artists in London. S

"It's the ritual element of it. It's running your finger down the side of the record, trying to open the plastic wrap, and then pulling it out, seeing if there is an inner sleeve, hoping for a gatefol

Surmount and Dilute (1) presents both a collection of innovative architectural design and a thought-provoking challenge on the question of the function and purpose of high-rise living in today's socie

Surmount and Dilute (2) features examples of brilliant and beautiful buildings that challenge boundaries and perception, they are daring in their design; twisting, turning, wildly spiraling creations

The narrative of the Foale and Tuffin story perfectly traces the decade from its groovy, optimistic beginnings, when the two embryonic fashion designers blithely set up shop in 1961, to its crash-and-

British flower painting has its own unique, if relatively recent, history, but it can only be judged in the light of the wider history of the subject and by comparison with other, particularly Europea

Exclusive never-before-seen photos of Ali and other stars of the '70s boxing scene. Celebrates one of the greatest heavyweight champions of all time, as well as those who went up against him in the ri

This is the story of the Reeves Collection of botanical paintings, the result of one man's single-minded dedication to commissioning pictures and gathering plants for the Horticultural Society of Lond

Surmount and Dilute (3) presents a collection of architectural design solutions for sustainable urban development; focusing primarily on creating new internal landscapes, cities within cities giving a

Pop art created a fresh new outlook using everyday objects and design conflating high and low culture into a bright bold aesthetic. Fueled by the prestigious art schools in London specifically the Roy

This book explores the distinctive interaction of this small group of individuals, and their special connections with Venice.

This study covers the personal and artistic life of Benjamin Williams Leader R.A. over his long career of over 70 years. Working within the tradition of British landscape painting, and influenced by h

English dry-bodied stoneware was the ultimate ceramic expression of the neoclassical wave which erupted in England and on the Continent in the mid-eighteenth century. Initially basalt commanded the sc

This is the catalogue of the 2018 Leeds exhibition celebrating the tercentenary of Thomas Chippendale's birth. It covers all 95 exhibits including furniture, drawings, engravings, textiles and wallpap

John Lennon's life, death and music shaped the world. His reputation as a philanthropist, political activist and pacifist influenced millions worldwide. If Elvis was King, Lennon was his rightful succ

Felicity Green brought a new, original voice and look to the fashion pages of the '60s' Daily Mirror. For the first time in newspaper history she created fashion pages designed to appeal to both sexes

First major reference book on Samuel Percy, modeler of miniature portraits and tableaux in colored wax Contains detailed information on Percy, as well as his contemporary modelers in Britain, Ireland

" ...style and fashion mattered greatly, were central to their presentation, and I became fascinated with them I discovered what I believed was a subculture of chic and I thought it merited a story."

Thomas Bush Hardy was one of the most successful and prolific artists in an era when English marine painting in watercolour reached its zenith. He was one of the few artists who took the trouble to st

This is the first publication in a single work of all known Chester punch marks, and continues the tradition of the standard volumes of Jackson, Grimwade, Culme and Pickford. It is also the first time

- Vincent Meylan explores a century in the history of one of the most prestigious Parisian jewelry dynasties - From Empress Farah and the secrets of the treasure of Iran, to Queen Marie Am幨ie's missing emeralds, this book is like embarking upon a fascinating treasure hunt - Full of extravagant fairytales and fascinating behind-the-scenes revelations From Empress Farah and the secrets of the treasure of Iran, to Queen Marie Am幨ie's missing emeralds, via Fant獽as and the blood-red rubies of the kings of Burma, entering the world of Van Cleef & Arpels is like embarking upon a fascinating treasure hunt. In this book, Vincent Meylan explores a century in the history of one of the most prestigious Parisian jewelry dynasties. He opens doors and unlocks caskets to reveal the mysterious, and sometimes fantastic, stories of its clients and the fabulous and exceptional stones that they entrusted to the "golden hands" of Van Cleef & Arpels. The Maharani of Baroda, the Duchess of Windsor, Pr

"Remarkable as it may seem, but this is the first book on The Beatles' film Help! and that in itself a rare milestone in Fab Four history. So put down your mobile phone, turn off your satellite TV and

*Includes such climbers as Noisettes, Climbing Tea Roses, and Climbing French Roses*Offers detailed advice on where certain varieties should be planted and why*Guidance for preventing the spread of pe

The Arts and Crafts Movement produced some remarkable furniture. Its principal designers, though not all, were architects motivated by principles of good design and honest workmanship. The results var

Posy rings are an important and avidly collected form of antique jewellery. They derive their name from the word 'poesy' meaning short rhyme, as the rings were engraved with rhyming messages of one or

'TLC: The Low Countries' is a yearbook which aims to inform the English-speaking world about the culture of Flanders and the Netherlands. The articles in this yearbook survey the living, contemporary

Painting and sculpture, poetry and adventure, the present and the past, the local and the cosmopolitan, all belong to this exploration of the Dartmouth area. Extraordinary natural beauty is captured i

Stories and photography intermingle on the pages of this gorgeous homage to '70s and '80s cinema and celebrity. Including rare and never-before-seen images, Through Her Lens is a wonderful collection

"They were pure rock - and I never saw a band perform quite like they did. They owned the stage and each member had their own special and specific contribution. And to see them live - to capture those

Out of the Blue unravels Tricia Guild's unique and creative approach, focusing in on her inspiration, her intuitive design methodology and the techniques, processes and materials used. Frustrated with

Traditional Indian Jewellery - The Golden Smile of India is a vast and detailed publication covering the rich heritage of Indian jewellery and its significance in past and present Indian society. Jew