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Maria Rovisco
Artists, Cosmopolitanism, and the Civic Imagination unpacks the political agency of artists by looking at artists as moral, reflexive, and political agents.
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Zander Brietzke
Eugene O'Neill lived with the artist George Bellows for a short time in the first decade of the twentieth century. He also met Robert Henri, the leader of what later…
Barrington Barber
Written by internationally best-selling practical art author, Barrington Barber, Anatomy for the Artist is a complete guide to drawing the human body from first principles, with anatomical drawings and practical…
Caroline Anjali Ritchie
A compelling introduction to the life and work of William Blake, an exuberant and rebellious personality whose radical vision was deeply concerned with the social, religious and political issues of…
Emma Chambers
An enlightening introduction to the life and work of Gwen John, whose intense gaze and fascination with the female sitter created some of the most beguiling paintings of the modern…
Peter Trachtenberg
An intimate history of America's first publicly funded artists' housing project and its residents that casts light on the precarious place of art-makers in a changing New York.
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David Buckman
The first study of the East London Group, telling the remarkable story of how a group of untrained London artists became an art world sensation in the interwar years.
Writings on the new international subcultures of print on demand
Print on demand has revolutionized publishing. Digital printing and online platforms such as Blurb, Lulu and Kindle Direct Publishing allow…
Al Williamson
The second volume in Fantagraphics' series of lavish, over-sized volumes collecting the best work of single artists for the pre-superhero 1950s Marvel Comics, spotlighting industry stalwart Al Williamson (EC Comics…
Beautiful cover art by Arthur Adams, John Buscema, John Byrne, Gil Kane, Jack Kirby, Mike Mignola, Frank Miller, John Romita, Jim Starlin, Jim Steranko, and more!
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James Richards
Travel Artist: Sketchbook Drawings and True Stories from the Road is an illustrated travelogue drawn from 20 years of travel to 50 countries, and from the scores of sketchbooks and…
Adriana Mather
Adriana Mather, New York Times bestselling author of How to Hang a Witch, brings her signature wit, wild imagination, and all the feels to her new YA novel, The Breakup…
Andreas Beyer
A clear-eyed portrayal of the audacious Renaissance sculptor Benvenuto Cellini.
Lamia Balafrej
Centred on late Timurid manuscript painting (ca. 1470-1500), this book reveals that pictures could function as the painter's delegate, charged with the task of centring and defining artistic work, even…
James Finch
An indispensable introduction to the life and work of James McNeill Whistler, whose atmospheric paintings and aesthetic theories cemented his international reputation as one of the most influential artists of…
Jordan Troeller
How a group of artist-mothers in postwar San Francisco refused the centuries-old belief that a woman could not make art while also raising children.
Heather Alexander
See the world through Henri Matisse's eyes and be inspired to produce your own masterpieces.
Have you ever wondered exactly what your favorite artists were looking at to make them…
Shines a spotlight on a number of female artists' contributions to the Danish art scene at the end of the nineteenth century.
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Collect illustrated cards featuring 36 inspirational figures and gather them into dream teams of scientists, sportstars, activists, performers, writers, and more. Based on Happy Families, this game will inspire children…
Last Artist Standing shares the essays of the lives of 31 artists over the age of 50, how they have sustained their creative lives, what paths they have led, and…
Britany Salsbury, Erin Benay
An exploration of the rich history of printmaking at Cleveland's Karamu House, a center of Black arts, culture, and community since 1915
Joseph Bau
NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING EMILE HIRSCH, IN THEATERS FEBRUARY 2025
A classic memoir that is both an inspiring true love story and a historical espionage thriller, Bau: Artist…
Various Artists
Remixes JID020 is the twentieth installment in the Jazz Is Dead catalog. This remix album features London based artists Shabaka Hutchings and Theon Cross, New York tastemaker Melanie Charles, LA…
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Original Motion Picture soundtrack from the upcoming Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black: Songs from the Original Motion Picture!
The immediate successor to ska, the soulful, melodic sound of rock steady first developed during the long hot Jamaican summer of 1966 and reigned supreme thereafter for two glorious years…
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A journey into the outer reaches of electro, a galactic roller-coaster ride of turbo-charged sci-fi grooveology. The album is comprised of mainly private-press and independent label electro jams of the…
Portraits of beautiful, wistful women drawn by up-and-coming artists.Many people find hints of beauty, emotion, and hope in expressions that are the opposite of the cheerful facade expressed by words…
An anthology of manga shorts featuring all your favorite characters from the Disney mobile game.
Designed to inspire women in all seasons of life, the ESV Women's Study Bible, Artist Series helps Christians pursue a deeper, transformational understanding of Scripture through the artistic talents of…
Over 90 artists' depictions of boxing, from Vito Acconci to Carrie Mae Weems
This book documents an expansive, traveling group exhibition centered on the sport, psychology, ethos and spectacle of…
The ESV Everyday Gospel Bible includes 365 daily devotions by Paul David Tripp embedded within the full ESV Bible text, plus theologically rich articles, applicational sidebars, and introductions that connect…
Naoto Date
Expand your digital drawing skills with vivid colours and dramatic lighting effects!
Color, lighting and shadows are critical components of effective manga and anime illustrations. This comprehensive guide covers topics…
A beautiful and authoritative book on an outstanding collection of art by women housed in the first private museum of women's art in Europe.
Dr. Blair A. Ruble
The Ukrainian response to the 2022 Russian invasion has inspired a new appreciation for their country both within and beyond Ukraine.
Elena Crippa
An essential introduction to the life and work of Sonia Boyce, a leading contemporary artist whose interdisciplinary practice explores artistic authorship and the creative potential in unexpected play.
Sonia Boyce…
George Smith
George Smith argues that modern humanity suffers from a late-stage, pre-fatal addiction to scientific-technological thinking. Like most pre-fatal addictions, this one will most likely result in one of three ways…
Anna Buruma
Exploring how the name of Liberty became synonymous with Aestheticism and the English Art Nouveau Movement, and its role in shaping contemporary late nineteenth and early twentieth century Artistic Dress.
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Mary Ann Calo
This book examines the involvement of African American artists in the New Deal art programs of the 1930s. Emphasizing broader issues informed by the uniqueness of Black experience rather than…
In dialogue with the nineteenth century
This catalogue pays tribute to the artist Sven Druehl as a collector and theorist. For more than twenty years, he has been exhibiting his…
Paul Smith
A veritable cornucopia of classic Paul Smith original X-Men art, collected into one glorious Artist's Edition!
A veritable cornucopia of classic Paul Smith original X-Men art, collected into one glorious…
Travis Elborough
In Artists' Journeys that Shaped Our World, follow in the footsteps of some of the world's most famous painters and discover the journeys that influenced their work. Join award-winning author…
Frank Miller, David Mazzucchelli
Enjoy the acclaimed graphic novel as an art book! Each page of this classic story is reproduced from the original art. While appearing to be in black and white, the…
Nikos Pegioudis
This book redefines the roots of German radicalism and the avant-garde, uncovering how professional politics linked early twentieth-century applied arts reform, the 'art proletariat,' and the nature of intellectual labor…
This companion analyzes, frames, and provokes race in insightful ways that center non-white communities' artistic and visual expression in the early modern period, rather than presenting the bias of European…
Neal Adams, Neal Adams
Neal Adams is regarded as one of the most important comic artists of all time! Hugely influential and popular, Adams redefined the way comics were viewed by both fans and…
Strut introduces a new special edition repress of the influential first volume of Disco Not Disco, compiled by Dave Lee and Sean P, pressed on translucent yellow vinyl 3LP as…
