Brian Cook's illustrations of Britain, its cottages, churches, villages, and landscapes, are now iconic and highlight the best of Britain. These iconic images were originally commissioned for Batsfo
Introducing a beautiful new range of notebooks adorned with stunning illustrations and photographs from our rich archives. All exquisitely finished and cloth bound with woodfree paper, large pocket at
A great guide for painters who want to experiment with mixed media and make their landscape paintings more adventurous. Popular artist and teacher, Soraya French, encourages readers to experiment wi
Focusing on simple, concise explanations of techniques that can often seem daunting, this introduction to pattern cutting begins with the basics and has students and designers alike adding more comple
This is simply the best and most complete course in botanical illustration ever produced, with each chapter a perfectly constructed and self-contained class. Created in conjunction with the internatio
Embroiderers and textile artists can make the most of their sketchbooks with this practical and inspirational guide to mixed media. Working with a combination of paper, fabric, found objec
Collage and textile work come together in an inspired collection of techniques and projects! When designer Mandy Pattullo weds collage with textile work, the result is a happy marriage of techniques.
Here’s a fresh take on embroidery and jewelry making! Using some 30 hand and machine embroidery techniques, textile artist Shirley Anne Sherris guides readers through ten jewelry projects, incl
A guide to landscape painting for complete beginners with simple exercises. Hazel Soan is a hugely successful painter and an outstanding teacher and author of art books, which have introduced the wo
In 1940, Doreen Wallace--novelist, social campaigner, and farmer--wrote How to Grow Food as part of Batsford's iconic Home Front Handbook series. With its chatty style and beautiful Brian Cook cover,
Recycling is a hot trend in embroidery, and this is the best book available on the subject. Covering both hand and machine stitching, it reconsiders embroidery by utilizing salvaged material-from fab
A charming and practical guide for anyone wishing to keep bees, accompanying the would-be beekeeper through every season of the bee-keeping year. From spring awakening and summer swarms to the autumn
An essential and practical book for all chess players, from one of the world's greatest grandmasters. It is difficult to overestimate the importance of good endgame play—and rather than trying to
The art form of fashion illustration goes back to the beginning of the 20th century and today's exponents are still benefiting from some of the styles, shapes and colours of fashion illustrators from
Keep calm and color on with this beautiful collection of 80 flower patterns! Coloring is a terrific tool for staying relaxed, present, and mindful in a hectic world. These stunningly hand-drawn i
Color your way to calm! This grown-up coloring book offers the perfect path to peace and relaxation in a hectic world. More than 80 illustrations of birds, fish, reptiles, mammals, and even mythologic
Love and poetry just naturally go together—and this collection celebrates romance in its many facets, from first blush to the comedy of lust to profound loss. It includes ancient favorites like the So
From above ground and below, from the outer suburbs to the inner city, and from the medieval period to the modern day, discover the wonder that is London.Which tube station once housed the Elgin Marbl
A drawing can be a sketch, a study, a visual diary of your holiday, or just sheer creative pleasure—and learning to draw is quicker and easier than you think. This practical, concise guide encourages
Today's most innovative quilt artists work in three dimensions, using various folding, gathering, pleating, stuffing, padding, shrinking, and layering techniques to create intricate raised structures.
A unique and exciting approach to botanical illustration, this beginner guide demonstrates everything you need to know about capturing beautiful botanical specimens on paper. Each exercise guides th
Following the hugely successful Big Book of Fashion Illustration, this exciting new volume covers the broadest range of illustration available today. From digital drawing, pixilated pictures, and Phot
365 poems celebrating friendship, love and constancy. This wonderful collection of poems celebrates friendship every day of the year. There are poems on the joys of companionship, encouragement, con
With stunning images, expert commentary from world-famous architects, and interviews with residents, The Barbican Estate pays tribute to one of London’s most iconic structures on its 50th birthday.&nb
A beautiful retrospective of the work of one of the twentieth century’s most influential and innovative watercolorists: John Blockley. Self-taught artist John Blockley produced work that has alw
Combine the textural quality of stitchwork and the spontaneity of paint with this practical, beautiful guide to landscapes in mixed-media textile art. Renowned author Cas Holmes brings together
Special occasions deserve special words—phrases more eloquent than we ourselves could compose. This lavishly illustrated collection includes some of the best readings ever created to mark births and b
From quick sketches to polished portfolio pieces, this essential collection leads the fashion student through every stage of the design process. Two hundred classic and modern templates of men, women,
A stunningly illustrated tribute to England, featuring poems by the country’s finest writers. From London's bustling streets to country green, from lords and ladies to brave soldiers lost in battle, t
This enlightening guide to good behavior strikes a beautiful balance between the stuffy, rigid rules of the 1950s and today's anything-goes lifestyle. With good humor, “Her Ladyship” dishes out contem
Paint London town red . . . and blue, yellow, green, or any color you like! This exquisite coloring book contains 45 stylish line drawings of the city’s most iconic buildings. The architecture ranges
Whether it's a landscape, seascape, or city scene, David Curtis's paintings capture the beauty of natural light. In a unique instructional guide for professional and amateur alike, he divulges all hi
A fun and accessible guide to painting flowers in watercolour with step-by-step exercises. World-renowned artist Trevor Waugh reveals the secrets of painting flowers in watercolour in this fun, easy
Take a tour of London from A–Z, searching for giant letters hidden throughout the city. This architectural treasure hunt winds its way past London's landmark buildings and architectural gems, such as
A new edition of Batsford's classic 1930s guide to England's cathedrals, with foreword by Simon Jenkins. This classic guide from 1934 gives a brief account and pictorial review of every Church of En
A fascinating and humorous read that debunks the surprising myths about the world we always believed. The latest addition to the popular Everything You Know series, this book will blow apart your beli
Whether you prefer watercolor, oils, or acrylics, learn how to use color brilliantly in your paintings . . . in just a few hours! Filled with easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step exercis
Bestselling artist and writer Hazel Soan has distilled her teaching into a concise guide that focuses on the things that matter most to aspiring painters. Not only can oil painting techniques be picke
Many chess books explain how to improve an already-favorable position. This completely revised and updated edition of a classic guide can help when you've lost the advantage. Every player needs an ars
