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Hardback. For much of early modern history, the opportunity to be immortalized in a portrait was explicitly tied to social class: only landed elites and royalty had the money and power to commission such an endeavour. This book examines the patronage and production of portraits in Tudor and Jacobean England. Series: The Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art. Num Pages: 240 pages, 40 colour images + 80 black-&-white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JB; 3JD; ACN; ACQ; AFC; AGHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 253 x 292 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1540.
Publisher
Yale University Press United States
Number of pages
240
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300162790
ISBN
9780300162790
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.11
€ 41.44

Paperback. This book arises from the Cities in dialogue exhibition that was held in in FACT in conjunction with the University of Liverpool and the Liverpool Independents Biennial in 2014, and covers the works of artists Brian Mackern (Uruguay), Barbara Palomino (Chile), Marina Zerbarini (Argentina), and Ricardo Miranda Zuniga (US-Nicaragua). Num Pages: 144 pages, 128, 128 colour illustrations, Colour. BIC Classification: 1KL; ACXJ; AFKN; AGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 340 x 11. Weight in Grams: 474.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Liverpool University Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781382448
ISBN
9781781382448
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.07

Hardcover.
Publisher
D Giles Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
416
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781907804113
ISBN
9781907804113
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 75.28
€ 55.47

Hardcover. Num Pages: 256 pages, 25 Full colour illustrations throughout. BIC Classification: AFC; AFT; BGH; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2018
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472945211
ISBN
9781472945211
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 13.99

Paperback. Chuck Close immediately liked the idea of a book without words. As a child, his severe dyslexia stood in the way of reading, making images all the more important. This book is a self-portrait that emerges out of the printing process, one plate and one color at a time. Editor(s): Holland, Nina; Sohn, Jerry. Num Pages: 24 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AFC; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 348 x 286 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1274.
Publisher
Steidl Publishers Germany
Number of pages
26
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9783865214928
ISBN
9783865214928
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 138.97
€ 123.95

Paperback. Argues that a chromophobic impulse - a fear of corruption or contamination through colour - lurks within much Western cultural and intellectual thought. This book analyses the motivations behind chromophobia and focuses on the work of writers and artists who have been prepared to look at colour as a positive value. Series: FOCI S. Num Pages: 128 pages, 6 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: ABA; AF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 210 x 149 x 10. Weight in Grams: 286.
Publisher
Reaktion Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Condition
New
SKU
V9781861890740
ISBN
9781861890740
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.21

Paperback. Transform common sugar pine blanks into Christmas figures. With step-by-step color photographs, Kelley Stadelman carves a rotund Santa and stately tree. A gallery shows other possibilities that can be carved from the turned blanks. Num Pages: 64 pages, 250+ color photos. BIC Classification: 5HC; AFKC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 278 x 216 x 7. Weight in Grams: 332.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
64
Condition
New
SKU
V9780887406973
ISBN
9780887406973
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.44

Hardback. Num Pages: 180 pages, 100. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; 3JM; ACXJ; AFKV; AGC; AVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 283 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1028.
Publisher
Hatje Cantz
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9783775740418
ISBN
9783775740418
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 51.99
€ 43.42

Hardcover. Choreographic Dwellings: Practising Place offers new readings of the kinaesthetic experiences of site-specific and nomadic performance, parkour, installation and walking practices. It extends the remit of the choreographic by reframing the kinaesthetic qualities of place as action. Editor(s): Schiller, Gretchen; Rubidge, Sarah. Series: New World Choreographies. Num Pages: 255 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AFKP; ASDC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 145 x 209 x 20. Weight in Grams: 426.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137385666
ISBN
9781137385666
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 64.35

Paperback. Num Pages: 64 pages, 250 color photos. BIC Classification: AFKC; WD; WF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 278 x 218 x 7. Weight in Grams: 316.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
64
Condition
New
SKU
V9780887406997
ISBN
9780887406997
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.44

Paperback. Explore the wealth of design motifs developed by the German immigrants to Pennsylvania and perfect for chip carving. Pam applies a variety of the designs to a Wilkom plaque and a beautiful bible box, leading the carver step-by-step through the process of chip carving each of these creations. A gallery and patterns make this a most useful book. Num Pages: 64 pages, 250 step-by-step color photos, patterns. BIC Classification: AFKC; WD; WF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 217 x 6. Weight in Grams: 342.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
V9780887407116
ISBN
9780887407116
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.40

Paperback. Outlines the basics of wood selection, tools and sharpening, layout, lettering, and finishing, while instructing on the techniques for decorating household items and creating pieces in a variety of designs. Num Pages: 112 pages, full colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AFKC; WF; WKDW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 280 x 216 x 9. Weight in Grams: 506.
Publisher
Fox Chapel Publishing United States
Number of pages
112
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
SKU
V9781565232570
ISBN
9781565232570
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.45

Hardback. Series: The A. W. Mellon Lectures in the Fine Arts. Num Pages: 320 pages, 200 color illus. 50 halftones. BIC Classification: 1FPC; ACBP; AFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 214 x 303 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1550.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Bollingen Series XXXV: 61 ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691171937
ISBN
9780691171937
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 60.22
€ 46.99

Paperback. Huang Zhou (1925 1997), modern Chinese artist, was originally named Liang Gantang. He was also known by the names of Liang Yezi, Miao Di, Liang Peng, and Liang Quan. Born in Lixian County, Hebei Province, he was apprenticed in his adolescence to artist Han Leran and Zhao Wangyun." Num Pages: 220 pages. BIC Classification: AFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 305 x 234 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1315.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
ATF Asia
Edition
Bilingual
Condition
New
SKU
V9781921816086
ISBN
9781921816086
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 109.19

Num Pages: 160 pages, More Than 200 Color Photographs. BIC Classification: 1FPC; ACBP; AFKG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 265 x 190 x 17. Weight in Grams: 724.
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Shanghai Press United States
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9781602201293
ISBN
9781602201293
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 27.27

Paperback. The blue and white porcelain exported by China in the 18th and early 19th centuries is an important category of artifacts and antiques. This illustrated guide to Chinese export porcelain offers an overview and identification and context information for the most common styles and motifs. Num Pages: 176 pages, b/w illustrations, references, index. BIC Classification: 1FPC; AFP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 253 x 204 x 10. Weight in Grams: 404.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Left Coast Press Inc United States
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9781598741292
ISBN
9781598741292
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.47

Paperback. Presents the collections of Chinese ceramics outside Asia. This title includes many items of imperial quality, with beautiful examples of extremely rare Ru and guan wares as well as the famous David vases. Num Pages: 96 pages, 125 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; ACBP; AFPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 215 x 8. Weight in Grams: 378. Highlights of the Sir Percival David Collection. 96 pages, 125 colour illustrations. Presents the collections of Chinese ceramics outside Asia. This title includes many items of imperial quality, with beautiful examples of extremely rare Ru and guan wares as well as the famous David vases. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1FPC; ACBP; AFPC. Dimension: 213 x 216 x 9. Weight: 378.
Publisher
The British Museum Press
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780714124544
ISBN
9780714124544
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.86

Paperback. This richly illustrated book showcases a previously unseen collection of Chinese ceramics, formed in the early twentieth century by George Eumorfopoulos, a pivotal figure in the appreciate of Asian art. These artifacts build a rare time capsule of Western tastes and preoccupations with the East in the decades prior to World War II. Num Pages: 144 pages, 160 full colour. BIC Classification: 1FPC; ACBP; AFP; AGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 249 x 14. Weight in Grams: 790.
Publisher
Haus Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781910376584
ISBN
9781910376584
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 22.50

Hardcover. This is a comprehensive update of the first edition with more that 20 new artists and events and 60 more pages. The format has been changed to A-Z making the book the definitive guide to Bristol graffiti and street art. Includes exclusive images from the show Banksy vs Bristol Museum. Editor(s): Jones, Richard. Num Pages: 352 pages, Colour photography of graffiti and street art. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWS; AFJG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 267 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1866.
Publisher
Tangent Books
Number of pages
352
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Edition
2nd ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781906477806
ISBN
9781906477806
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 32.62

Paperback. An argument against reductive accounts of the nineteenth-century sculptor Mary Edmonia Lewis s work as the product of her identity as an African American and Native American woman. Num Pages: 344 pages, 51 illustrations, incl. 18 in color. BIC Classification: ACV; AFKB; AGB; JFSL3. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 230 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 496.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Duke University Press United States
Number of pages
344
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780822342663
ISBN
9780822342663
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 31.18

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