Pop artist Peter Blake has an eye for the quirky and the overlooked. Best known for the pivotal role he played in the development of British Pop Art, most famously the design of the "Beatles"' "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" album sleeve, Blake has never stopped working and exhibiting and su[...]
Poems of William Blake includes; Songs of Innocence, Songs of Experience and The Book of Thel. All three are books of poetry by the English poet and painter, William Blake. The Book of Thel is a poem by William Blake, dated 1789 and probably worked on in the period 1788 to 1790. It is illustrated by[...]
Poems of William Blake includes; Songs of Innocence, Songs of Experience and The Book of Thel. All three are books of poetry by the English poet and painter, William Blake. The Book of Thel is a poem by William Blake, dated 1789 and probably worked on in the period 1788 to 1790. It is illustrated by[...]
The final novel in Cooper's epic, "The Prairie" depicts Natty Bumppo at the end of his life, still displaying his indomitable strength and dignity.[...]
William Blake (1757-1827) was a poet of striking originality, whose poetic world of myth and mysticism continues to fascinate. By turns a haunting lyricist, an apocalyptic visionary, and an unorthodox thinker, Blake was for years ignored or derided. Sustained by his belief in the artistic imaginatio[...]
Queen's success in the 1970s was accompanied by a taste for musical and non-musical excess. "Is This the Real Life?" draws on eyewitness testimonies--former producers and managers, ex-girlfriends and boyfriends--to create a complete picture of one of the world's most ambitiously driven rock bands at[...]
Excellent, clearly written how-to guide for training powers of observation, judging proportions, assessing values, plus valuable suggestions for use of drawing media and step-by-step demonstrations for transforming cubes, cylinders, irregular shapes and more into a host of geographical features. 180[...]
This book offers a comprehensive introduction to the archaeology of Mediterranean prehistory and an essential reference to the most recent research and fieldwork.[...]
"Don't start an art collective until you read this book." --Guerrilla Girls "Ever since Web 2.0 with its wikis, blogs and social networks the art of collaboration is back on the agenda. "Collectivism after Modernism" convincingly proves that art collectives did not stop after the proclaimed death of[...]
Known for his paintings and writings on North Africa, Fromentin (1820- 1876) was a French orientalist whose artistic work was influential in shaping Western stereotypes about the East. His semi-fictional travelogue, first published in 1859, offers insight into the French imagination and provides kee[...]
Why should the digital bring about ideas of progress in the theatre arts? This question opens up a rich seam of provocative and original thinking about the uses of new media in theatre, about new forms of cultural practice and artistic innovation, and about the widening purposes of the theatre's cul[...]
First published in 1874, Fettered for Life is both a page-turning melodrama and a classic of subversive literature. Blake's is a powerful message: Only when women are allowed their full share of humanity and autonomy can a marriage of true minds take place.[...]
This beautifully illustrated book follows the late Sir Peter Blake on his ill-fated voyage. It tracks the legendary yachtsman/adventurer as he takes the polar exploration yacht Seamaster to the environmental pulse points of the planet. The voyage began in New Zealand and reached the icy waters of An[...]
Many of us with busy families yearn for a slower and simpler life with our kids--one that is connected to the seasons and the natural rhythm of the year, one that has our children spending more time out of doors rather than in, one that balances out some of the busyness of our lives--the computers, [...]
No work has challenged its readers like Blake's The Marriage of Heaven and Hell. His 'Proverbs of Hell' have been culled for the slogans of student protest and become axioms of modern thought. Iconoclastic, bizarre, unprecedented, it is all of these. Most extraordinary is the revolutionary method of[...]
Kapten Francis Blake, chef för det brittiska kontraspionaget, leder utredningen om en misstänkt mullvad inom underrättelsetjänsten MI5, då den chockerande sanningen avslöjas: allt pekar på att det är Blake själv som spionerar för främmande makt! Misstankarna tycks bekräftade då Blake me[...]
An exciting new thriller, introducing Francesco Patrese, FBI expert on religious crime, for fans of Richard Montanari and 'Messiah'.[...]
A highly original and engaging debut set in a fantasy world where language holds extraordinary power, perfect for fans of Robin Hobb and Tad Williams.[...]
SPELLBOUND is the second book in acclaimed debut author Blake Charlton's exciting and original trilogy, following on from SPELLWRIGHT.[...]
Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Buchan and Katie Fforde, this is a warm novel about women, relationships and why it's never too late to change. Lou is married to a man who no longer loves her. It's time to move on, to begin a new business venture and to start her life over. To celebrate her new-found [...]
The heart-stopping new thriller featuring FBI Special Agent Frank Patrese, on the trail of a crazed serial killer targeting Ivy League colleges. ONE GAME Two weeks before Kwasi King, chess's answer to Muhammad Ali, is due to defend his world title, his mother is found brutally murdered yards from Ya[...]
The pulse-pounding new thriller featuring FBI agent Franco Patrese, in New Orleans on the hunt for a warped serial killer as Hurricane Katrina threatens the city. New Orleans, Summer 2005: New FBI agent Franco Patrese is intrigued when the attractive PA to the city's richest man requests a secret me[...]
Join Tom on an incredible treasure hunt through time and battle history's mightiest warriors. The second book in a new time-travelling series - perfect for fans of Beast Quest.[...]
Join Tom on an incredible treasure hunt through time and battle history's mightiest warriors. The third book in a new time-travelling series - perfect for fans of Beast Quest.[...]