The Art of the Illustrated Book – Julius Bryant
£45.00From the earliest printed examples to the present, featuring some of the most striking volumes from the V&A’s collection, thematically arranged. Exquisite.
From the earliest printed examples to the present, featuring some of the most striking volumes from the V&A’s collection, thematically arranged. Exquisite.
Beautifully illustrated volume which traces the long history of the creative workspace, both in myth and reality, and includes awide variety of artisanal activities as well as painting, drawing and sculpting.
On Wednesday 29th June, David Hendy will be in conversation with Simon Shaps at St Mary’s, Primrose Hill, discussing the past, present, and future of the BBC – see here for details and to buy tickets.
David Hendy is a writer, broadcaster and Emeritus professor of Media and Cultural History at the University of Sussex.
In his latest work The BBC: A People’s History, published to mark its centenary, he tells the dramatic story of the people who built and developed the BBC, and traces the evolution of a global broadcasting company against the background of the enormous transformation of British society over the past century.
The result is a fascinating account of its maverick beginnings, the wartime years, the creation of television, changing public taste, austerity and the huge challenges posed by competing television channels, the internet and streaming services. Above all, it is a lively popular history of a much loved and admired institution, full of characters, stories and incident.
Two French girls scheme to produce a novel about their harsh, rural 1950s community. Fabienne dictates the plot, Agnes devotedly transcribes. A haunting fable about the mysteries of love, friendship, and storytelling.
Two French girls scheme to produce a novel about their harsh rural 1950s community. Fabienne dictates the plot, Agnes devotedly transcribes. A haunting fable about the mysteries of love, friendship, storytelling, and fame.
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This is an anthology of powerful essays by key contributors which skilfully explains key concepts and outlines proposals for urgent action and research.
A brilliant, often very funny account of the hostility and resentment shown by the inhabitants of an island off the coast of Ireland to two summer visitors, one an artist, the other a linguist
seeking to preserve a dying language.
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An unusual and diverting collection of remarkable images from around the world which explores the ancient belief that the cosmos is reflected in all living things.
Illustrated by Max Rambaldi.
A fascinating exploration of space and time explaining how the universe came to be, how stars are made and what is in a black hole.
Age guide: 7-11
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A passionate appeal to cherish, appreciate and preserve natural darkness and the many benefits it confers on the circadian rhythms and health of all living things.