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Children's picturebooks are the very first book we encounter and play a major role in introducing us to both art and language. But what does it take to create a successful picturebook for children?Children's Picturebooks, Second Edition is the revised edition of a bestselling title that carries invaluable insight into a highly productive, dynamic sector of the publishing world. Featuring interviews with leading illustrators and publishers from across the world, it remains essential reading for students and aspiring children's book illustrators and writers.Aimed at arts and literature students as well as aspiring children's book illustrators and writers. This book covers everything from the change in children's picturebooks over time to a breakdown of the children's publishing industry including, the editorial process, approaching publishers and literary agents and the printing process. With 15 new case studies from well-known illustrators like Jon Klassen, Oliver Jeffers and Beatrice A

Visual History of Type is a comprehensive, detailed survey of the major typefaces produced since the advent of printing with movable type in the mid-fifteenth century to the present day. Arranged chro

Can you remember Dirty Harry's weapon of choice? Or the type of flower given to Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games? Does a severed horse's head mean anything to you? Or what about a pair of glistening shoes with magical powers? Film magazine Little White Lies dares you to test your mental agility and pop cultural prowess with the Movie Memory Game, an illustrated card game for the movie lover in your life. Includes 50 cards and a guide to the 25 movies.

Pattern Magic Stretch Fabrics is the third in the series of cult Japanese pattern making books, now translated into English. The new volume looks at working with stretch and jersey fabric. Material th

Part of the Let's Look at... series of board books from best-selling author and illustrator Marion Deuchars, this book is the perfect introduction to the wonders of nature. From green grass and fluffy white clouds to pebbles and shells on the seashore, the bright colours and sweet characters will take your little one on a mini adventure in the natural world.Also available in the Let's Look at... series: Let's Look at...Numbers, Let's Look at...Shapes, Let's Look at...Animals and Let's Look at...Colours. Marion Deuchars is the award-winning and best-selling author of the Let's Make Some Great Art series.Other titles, also published by Laurence King, include Bob the Artist, Bob's Blue Period and Bob Goes Pop, beautiful picture books about friendship, art, dealing with emotions and working together.

Part of the Let's Look at... series of board books from best-selling author and illustrator Marion Deuchars, this book is the perfect introduction to the world of opposites. From up and down penguins to hot and cold aardvarks, the charming characters and bright colours will have your little ones exploring opposites in no time.Also available in the Let's Look at... series: Let's Look at...Numbers, Let's Look at...Shapes, Let's Look at...Animals and Let's Look at...Colours. Marion Deuchars is the award-winning and best-selling author of the Let's Make Some Great Art series.Other titles, also published by Laurence King, include Bob the Artist, Bob's Blue Period and Bob Goes Pop, beautiful picture books about friendship, art, dealing with emotions and working together.

Let's look at shapes! With beautiful artwork from best-selling author and illustrator Marion Deuchars, this book is a fun and lively introduction to simple shapes.

Let's look at numbers from 1 to 10! With beautiful artwork from best-selling author and illustrator Marion Deuchars, this book is the perfect introduction to counting.

Trees are one of humanity's most constant and most varied companions. From India's sacred banyan tree to the fragrant cedar of Lebanon, they offer us sanctuary and inspiration - not to mention the raw materials for everything from aspirin to maple syrup. In Around the World in 80 Trees, expert Jonathan Drori uses plant science to illuminate how trees play a role in every part of human life, from the romantic to the regrettable.Stops on the trip include the lime trees of Berlin's Unter den Linden boulevard, which intoxicate amorous Germans and hungry bees alike, the swankiest streets in nineteenth-century London, which were paved with Australian eucalyptus wood, and the redwood forests of California, where the secret to the trees' soaring heights can be found in the properties of the tiniest drops of water. Each of these strange and true tales - populated by self-mummifying monks, tree-climbing goats and ever-so-slightly radioactive nuts - is illustrated by Lucille Clerc, taking the rea

Anne Frank was an ordinary girl living in extraordinary times. Forced to go into hiding to escape the Nazis’ persecution of Jews in World War II, Anne kept a diary that would become one of the most fa

Charles Darwin's ideas about evolution caused both outrage and wonder, and quickly made him one of the most famous men in history. From his five-year voyage across the high seas to 20 years of researc

An activity book, in which a bear, duck and rabbit lead the reader through a topsy-turvy world of opposites and differences, inviting young artists everywhere to pick up pencils, crayons or paints and

Have you ever dreamt of bringing the weird and wonderful creatures of your imagination to life? Or having the most amazing monster line-up on your shelf? For monster enthusiasts of all ages, this box-

Draw, colour and sticker your very own superhero comic books! Make your superheroes or even yourself the stars of each super adventure! The book contains 10 exciting 8-page comics to draw, colour and

From blue jays to elephants, learn about how animals all over the world use natural medicines to keep themselves healthy. In this book, each spread contains a beautiful, colourful illustration of each

Have you ever dreamt of acquiring the most amazing collection of robots? What about being able to take them apart and rebuild them to bring the machines of your imagination to life? Well, here's your

Intellectual, emotional, restless, dogged, loyal, selfish; Kandinsky was an artist – and a man – of contradictions. This genre-defying painter didn't pick up a brush until he was thirty years old. He

Paul Gauguin created some of the most advanced art in a brilliant generation of artists – all of whom struggled against the stifling conformity of the late 19th century's artistic mainstream.He create

Make your own vision boards, birthday cards, and more with Extraordinary Things to Cut Out and Collage! If you want to discover the fun of collage then this fabulous book is the perfect kit. Highly re

A new generation of female artists is emerging who have grown up in a culture saturated with social media and selfies.This book looks at how young women are using photography and the internet to explo

With reliable information (not readily or accurately available on the internet) these sketchbooks address the needs of contemporary practitioners, carefully treading that fine line between providing p

With reliable information (not readily or accurately available on the internet) these sketchbooks address the needs of contemporary practitioners, carefully treading that fine line between providing p

With creative ideas and inspired prompts, this art activity title will have young artists filling the pages with all sorts of wild and wonderful things about themselves. The activities range from simple things like your birthday, your eye colour, portraits of your family and friends or filling in information about your favourite foods or clothes, to the more weird and wonderful, like your favourite smells, how many star jumps you can do in one minute and what flavour you would be if you were an ice-cream. Perfect for self-expression and building children's confidence through creativity, the celebratory and fun activities will put each child centre-stage as they complete their very own book about themselves!

Celebrate all things London with this set of 40 fridge magnets from illustrator Robert Samuel Hanson. From the famous red buses and black cabs to Beefeaters, Big Ben and even Anne Boleyn – the city's

This is your very own nature scrapbook, packed with fascinating facts and brilliant activities. Doodle, draw and colour in leaves, butterflies, frogs and much more. How many different types of snowflakes are there, and how are leaves formed? Find out how to make your own leaf prints, bee hotels and sun masks.With her beautiful, distinctive illustrations, Nina Chakrabarti urges you to explore the weird and wonderful things you can find all around you - whether you're out in a park, in your back garden or sitting in your living room at home!

Explore the enduring appeal of fashion's most powerful print in the definitive collection of all things leopard. From the catwalk to covers, Saint Laurent to Celine, rock stars to First Ladies, Leopar

From the earliest cave paintings through to the internet and street art, this inspiring book chronicles the 100 most influential ideas that have shaped the world of art. Arranged in broadly chronologi

This book explains how graphic designers use computers as a medium to combine word, image, motion, sound, and user interaction for the internet, TV, promos, games, animation, CDs, and exhibitions. Ma

The Food Journal inspires cooks and foodies to record their experiences, experiments, and love of all things tasty. Use the journal to store notes and clippings, write down your favorite recipes, revi

Paul Cezanne challenged convention, and proposed new possibilities for modern art. He was remarkable for his ability to perceive and paint everyday places, people, and things in ways that revealed the

Play cards with Queen Charlotte, King George and more with this beautifully illustrated set featuring characters from Netflix's hit series,BridgertonRule the pack with Queen Charlotte, find the diamond of the season Edwina or play your Ace at Featherington House: in high society, it's always good to have a card up your sleeve.54 CARD DECKwith standard playing card suits, numbers and court cards: can be used in exactly the same way as regular playing cardsBEAUTIFULLY PRESENTEDpack of cards in an illustrated gift-boxTHE PERFECT GIFTfor fans of Shondaland's hit showBridgertonon Netflix

Anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician and philanthropist, Nelson Mandela's journey from political prisoner to president of South Africa is an incredible tale of triumph in the face of adversity. 2018 marks a hundred years since his birth. From artists to aviators and scientists to revolutionaries, Little Guides to Great Lives is a brand new series of small-format guides introducing children to the most inspirational figures from history in a fun, accessible way.Launching with Leonardo da Vinci, Marie Curie, Nelson Mandela and Amelia Earhart, Little Guides to Great Lives tells the stories of the most amazing people from all over the world and across history, with colourful illustrations and fresh design to bring their incredible stories to life.

Most famous as the painter who created the Mona Lisa, Leonardo da Vinci is also one of history's greatest geniuses - he was a mathematician, architect, astronomer, scientist and musician...and he even invented the helicopter!From artists to aviators and scientists to revolutionaries, Little Guides to Great Lives is a brand new series of small-format guides introducing children to the most inspirational figures from history in a fun, accessible way. Launching with Leonardo da Vinci, Marie Curie, Nelson Mandela and Amelia Earhart, Little Guides to Great Lives tells the stories of the most amazing people from all over the world and across history, with colourful illustrations and fresh design to bring their incredible stories to life.

Discover a whole new way to colour with this small-scale, pocket-sized edition of Johanna Basford's bestseller Secret Garden. Sharpen your pencils for this mini inky adventure created in beautifully d

Rediscover the wonder of travel, wherever you find yourself. See the world with fresh eyes with these exciting and unusual suggestions. Whether you're heading halfway around the globe or just stepping

Bored of the same old dinner-party chitchat? Spice up your soirees, impress your guests and show up your brother-in-law with Dangerous Experiments for After Dinner, a book full of hilarious, and somet

Story Out of the Box is a fun, activity game for both kids and adults - no artistic or intellectual prowess required! Free your imagination or just fill up a rainy afternoon with 80 lively prompts.

The second book in the popular 'Do More Art' series explores the myriad creative possibilities of working with acrylic. Fans of this artistic powerhouse will discover everything from basic painting te

New York, 1948: The art world is ablaze with the pioneering brilliance of Jackson Pollock's 'action painting'. Despite this seismic creative output, Pollock's demons are never far away... Forceful,

Three hundred ocean creatures populate the board of this carefully engineered game. Pick a counter from the box and be the first to spot that animal on the board! Coming in a triangular box with a hex