A History of Britain in 100 Maps – Jeremy Black
£40.00Ingenious presentation of maps, some acknowledged treasures, others previously undiscovered and unpublished, to explore major themes in British history.
Edward Hopper’s New York – Kim Conaty
£50.00Featuring over 300 sketches and paintings, plus insights from a range of scholars, this is a rich comprehensive survey of Hopper’s iconic relationship and lifelong preoccupation with New York City.
London: The Great Transformation 1860-1920 – Philip Davies
£50.00Stunning large-format collection of carefully restored photographs that depict the immense changes as the city’s medieval streets and Georgian architecture were altered by the forces of modernity.
Looking to Sea: Britain Through the Eyes of its Artists – Lily le Brun
£25.00Elegant guide to a century of seaside art which takes ten pivotal, and very different, works – one for each decade of the last century – and uses each as a lens to view the wider social and aristic context.
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.
The Artist’s Studio: A Cultural History – James Hall
£30.00Beautifully 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.
The Cosmic Dance: Finding patterns and pathways in a chaotic universe – Stephen Ellcock
£25.00An 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.
Trees: From Root to Leaf – Paul Smith
£40.00A sumptuous survey which celebrates the diversity and beauty of trees, enhanced by exquisite photography, paintings, drawings and infographics.