Visual arts
All of the Marvels
Douglas Wolk
Marvel comics are the nearest thing modernity has produced to a holy epic, a blockbusting, record-shattering pop-cultural cosmology that echoes our deepest hopes and fears. NYT comics critic Douglas Wolk has read them all. This is what they add up to.
Sketchbook Challenge
Molly Egan
Format: Paperback
Want to draw for pleasure? In Sketchbook Challenge, illustrator Molly Egan shares prompts and ideas to get you started, encouraging risk-taking and experimentation.
Wonderlands
Robert Ingpen
Format: Hard Cover
A celebration of Robert Ingpen's work as an illustrator and storyteller, told through his own illustrator's notes, original sketches and abundant illustrations from his award-winning publications - and revealing the places, stories and people that inspired him along the way.
The Story of Looking
Mark Cousins
Format: Paperback
An investigation into the elements of looking, combining art and science and painting a portrait of our culture, by critically-acclaimed writer and filmmaker Mark Cousins.
Nina Simone's Gum
Warren Ellis
Format: Hard Cover
From award-winning musician and composer Warren Ellis comes the unexpected and inspiring story of a piece of chewing gum. Featuring an introduction from Nick Cave.
The Dress
Marnie Fogg
Format: Hard Cover
From the Victorian crinoline to Vivienne Westwood's mini-crini, from Herve Lager's 1985 bandage dress to Christopher Kane's 2006 neon revamp, these 100 dresses made fashion history.
Rebel Crafts
Hester Van Overbeek
Format: Hard Cover
Filled with beautifully photographed ideas for how to use and style your makes, Rebel Crafts is a fun and right-on collection of activism-inspired activities.
Little Book of Schiaparelli
Emma Baxter-Wright
Format: Hard Cover
Little Book of Schiaparelli chronicles the work of one of history's most influential and eccentric couturiers.
Green (True Colour)
Valentina Zucchi, Angela Leon and translated by Katherine Gregor
Green (True Colour) is a short course in unlocking your creative self - perfect for budding artists of all ages who are keen to try out different techniques and materials and begin their artistic journey.
