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Series: Philip Guston A Life Spent Painting Hardcover Robert Storr 9781786274168 $122.00 ART Sep 15, 2020

Driven and consumed by art, Philip Guston painted and drew compulsively. This book takes the reader from his early social realist murals and easel paintings of the 1930s and 1940s, to the Abstract Expressionist works of the 1950s and early 1960s, and finally to the powerful new language of figurative painting, which he developed in the late 1960s and 1970s. Drawing on more than thirty years of his own research, the critic and curator, Robert Storr, maps Guston's entire career in one definitive volume, providing a substantial, accessible, and re... + Read More
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Series: 100 Women 100 Styles The Women Who Changed the Way We Look (fashion book, fashion history, design) Hardcover Tamsin Blanchard 9781786274854 $34.99 DESIGN Sep 03, 2019

Muses of attitude, brains, and confidence come together in this glossy compendium of the female icons who use their personal style and influence to change the way we look and dress.From the obvious to the outrageous, Frida Kahlo to Cara Delevingne, 100 Women • 100 Styles profiles the personalities of each woman, showing what made them who they are, and how they can inspire you. The perfect book for empowered women and fashion lovers."An anthology of iconic women, their fashion sensibilities and an infinite source of inspiration" – Because Magaz... + Read More
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Series: Graphic Lives Basquiat A Graphic Novel (biography of a great artist; graphic memoir) Hardcover Paolo Parisi 9781786274151 $28.99 ART May 14, 2019

…a beautifully illustrated hardcover book… Inside you'll find the story of Basquiat's life relayed in a quick–to–read, visually dazzling fashion. – Forbes.comCool, talented, and transgressive, Jean–Michel Basquiat's life is just as fascinating as the work he produced. Delve into 1980s New York as this vivid graphic novel takes you on Basquiat's journey from street–art legend SAMO to international art–scene darling, up until his sudden death. Told through cinematic scenes, this is Basquiat as seen through the eyes of those who knew him, includin... + Read More
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Series: From Above The Story of Aerial Photography (150 Years of Breathtaking Imagery) Hardcover Eamonn McCabe 9781786275219 $80.00 PHOTOGRAPHY Oct 22, 2019

Since the birth of photography, photographers have been taking images of the earth from the air – with spectacular visual results. Celebrating over 150 years of these incredible images, From Above tells the fascinating story of how these pictures were created and the photographers that have propelled image–taking to bold new heights. Taking advantage of the amazing sense of perspective that aerial photography offers, this incredible collection of images also offers a unique overview of the events, challenges, and changes of the past 150 years o... + Read More
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Series: Daido Moriyama How I Take Photographs Paperback Daido Moriyama 9781786274243 $28.99 PHOTOGRAPHY Jul 09, 2019

'The first thing I always tell anyone who asks me for advice is: "Get outside".' – Daido MoriyamaTake an inspiring walk with legendary Japanese street photographer Daido Moriyama as he explains his groundbreaking approach to street photography.For over half a century, Moriyama has provided a distinct vision of Japan and its people. In Daido Moriyama: How I Take Photographs, he offers a unique opportunity for fans to learn about his methods, the cameras he uses, and the journeys he takes with a camera.
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Series: The Short Story of The Short Story of Architecture A Pocket Guide to Key Styles, Buildings, Elements & Materials (Architectural History Introduction, A Guide to Architecture) Paperback Susie Hodge 9781786273703 $28.99 ARCHITECTURE Oct 01, 2019

The Short Story of Architecture is a pocket book guide to key styles, buildings, elements and materials – a new and innovative guide to the subject of architecture that explores 50 key buildings, from the Great Pyramids to high–tech, sustainable skyscrapers.Accessible and concise, the book links the 50 key works to the most important architectural materials, elements and styles, giving readers all the tools they need to understand and appreciate the built world."A brilliant little book […] Those with an interest in architecture but who find the... + Read More
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Series: Drag The Complete Story (A Look at the History and Culture of Drag) Hardcover Simon Doonan 9781786274236 $57.00 SOCIAL SCIENCE Sep 17, 2019

Drag is transformation, communication and, above all, exaggeration, where gender non–conformity is the plat du jour. Drag: The Complete Story observes this increasingly complex world by exploring drag's journey through the twentieth century.Corralled into thematic chapters, including glamor drag, art drag, butch drag, black drag, historical drag, comedy drag and popstar drag, this book is the first flamboyant and poignant survey of drag culture.Drag: The Complete Story is not just for fabulous queens and drag enthusiasts, but for anyone interes... + Read More
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Series: Garcon Style New York, London, Milano, Paris (Best selling street photography book, for fans street style fashion and photography) Paperback Jonathan Daniel Pryce 9781786274960 $43.00 PHOTOGRAPHY Sep 03, 2019

'This book is fantastic! Jonathan Daniel Pryce has raised the bar for international street style photography.' – Sir Paul SmithGarçon Style – Delve into New York, London, Milan and Paris with close to 300 street–style images by the award–winning photographer Jonathan Daniel Pryce a.k.a GarconJon. From impeccable tailoring to vintage finds, these evocative images capture the myriad ways men in the fashion capitals express themselves sartorially. Featuring a foreword by Paul Smith and interviews with a selection of each city's most stylish men, G... + Read More
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Series: We Came First Relationship Advice from Women Who Have Been There (Humor Dating Book, Women in History Book) Hardcover Jennifer Wright 9781786275028 $28.99 HUMOR Oct 01, 2019

The modern guide to seduction and dating for badass ladies."…expert advice from historical icons" Flavorwire Book of the WeekJennifer Wright's We Came First offers the ultimate relationship advice from the women who have been there. History's most fabulous, revered and sassy women provide wise counsel about modern life's romantic complexities, from dating apps, to feminist conundrums and how not to give a f*ck. In her punchy new book, bestselling author Jennifer Wright imagines how history's most powerful women would approach current–day da... + Read More
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Series: The Memeing of Life A Journey Through the Delirious World of Memes Paperback Kind Studio 9781786275189 $25.99 HUMOR Oct 22, 2019

Welcome reader. Please, make yourself comfortable: pull your chair nearer the fire, put your feet up on the dog, settle your cheeks into the toilet seat. This is The Memeing of Life, an exhaustive, exhausting, guide to the world of internet memes.Perhaps you have no idea what a meme is, so have bought this little book to expand your small mind. Possibly you're the sort of friendless berk who is already an expert but has picked the book up in order to poke holes in it. Whoever you are, wherever you're from, you're in the right place: prepare to ... + Read More
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Series: Pocket Editions 100 Ideas that Changed Film (A concise resource covering movie concepts, technologies, techniques and movements) Paperback David Parkinson 9781786274861 $28.99 PERFORMING ARTS Aug 06, 2019

100 Ideas that Changed Film chronicles the most influential ideas that have shaped film since its inception. Entertaining and intelligent, it provides a concise history as well as being a fascinating resource to dip into.Arranged in a broadly chronological order to show the development of film, the ideas include innovative concepts, technologies, techniques and movements. From the silent era's masterpieces to today's blockbusters and art house movies, these highly illustrated pages are a chance to discover or rediscover films from all around th... + Read More
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Series: Pocket Editions 100 Ideas that Changed Art (A concise resource covering the forces that have shaped world art) Paperback Michael Bird 9781786273888 $28.99 ART Aug 06, 2019

From the earliest cave paintings through to the internet and street art, 100 Ideas that Changed Art chronicles the 100 most influential ideas that have shaped the world of art. Arranged in broadly chronological order, it provides a unique and compelling take on the history of art.The book shows how developments in materials and technology have radically changed the way that art is produced. Each entry explores when an idea first evolved and how it has resurfaced in the work of different artists up to the present day.Illustrated with historical ... + Read More
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Series: Wild about Weeds Garden Design with Rebel Plants (Learn how to design a sustainable garden by letting weeds flourish without taking control) Hardcover Jack Wallington 9781786275561 $34.99 GARDENING Oct 22, 2019

Wild about Weeds is the must–have guide for modern gardeners that explains how to tame and nurture the most challenging of plants. Not all weeds are ugly uncontrollable brutes. Yes, they can be difficult and intimidating, but by learning how to grow weeds in unexpected ways you will become a better gardener with a more interesting garden. This book profiles over 50 weeds and shows you surprising ways to grow them, no matter what your garden type: from borders to boxes, sunny to shady, poor soil to rich, tropical to formal, Japanese–style to pra... + Read More
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Series: Limit Yourself And Unleash Your Creativity (Creative, Design, Thinking) Paperback Ralph Burkhardt 9781786275035 $24.99 SELF-HELP Nov 05, 2019

Telling yourself you have all the time, all the resources and all the money in the world just kills creativity and self–discipline. Why not try to limit yourself and unleash your creativity!Designer and advertiser Ralph Burkhardt has put together this inspirational pocket book, with a proven method that can help you tap into your creative and business potential and, above all, get results. Replete with quotes, checklists, cool illustrations and encouraging words, this little book packs a punch, revealing the simplest and most effective way to t... + Read More
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Series: Read This Read This if You Want to be Great at Drawing People Paperback Leamy Selwyn 9781786275127 $25.99 ART Sep 24, 2019

Learn to draw figures and faces with this clear and easy to follow guide, the latest in the bestselling "Read This" series. Revealing the techniques and ideas behind inspirational works, the book will set you on the path to making your own great drawings. From traditional life drawing to unconventional character studies, works by masters such as Henri Matisse, Auguste Rodin, and Vincent van Gogh, as well as contemporary artists including Marlene Dumas, Zin Lim, and Catherine Kehoe, all serve to illustrate a range of approaches and encourage rea... + Read More
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Series: Louise Bourgeois An Intimate Portrait (Artist Biographies, Women in Art) Hardcover Jean-Francois Jaussaud 9781786275592 $65.00 ART Oct 15, 2019

A rare glimpse inside the private world of Louise Bourgeois, one of the greatest artists of the twentieth century."Readers who already love the artist will be thrilled by the richness of this book, and those who didn't know her work before will discover a complex, brilliant, and deeply emotional artist who used her creative gifts to reshape the world around her." – Architectural Digest"Bound in soft sky–blue linen cloth and full of suggestive photography, the pleasure begins when the book is first held, its heft and weight, the mix of textures ... + Read More
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Series: Girl on Girl Art and Photography in the Age of the Female Gaze (40 artists redefining the fields of fashion, art, advertising and photojournalism) Paperback Charlotte Jansen 9781786275554 $32.50 ART Nov 05, 2019

Girl on Girl looks at how women are using photography, the internet and the female gaze to explore self–image and female identity in contemporary art.A new generation of women is taking the art world – online and offline – by storm. In an image–obsessed culture saturated with social media, these 40 artists are using photography and the female gaze to redefine the fields of fashion, art, advertising and photojournalism, making a profound impact on our visual world.Forty artists are featured, all of whose principal subject matter is either themse... + Read More
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Series: How to Save the World For Free (Guide to Green Living, Sustainability Handbook) Hardcover Natalie Fee 9781786274991 $24.99 SCIENCE Sep 09, 2019

"Smart, easy ways to make a positive impact." – Foreword ReviewsAre you worried about the effects of climate change on our environment? Want to help but don't know where to start? Environmental activist Natalie Fee's new handbook to green living will help you to make small lifestyle changes which will make a big difference to our planet.We know that a better world is possible. One where we all get to breathe clean air, marvel at the abundance of wildlife and enjoy life without worrying if it's about to self–destruct. But how do we get there? An... + Read More
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Series: The Drawing Game A Doodling Activity Book Paperback Victor Nunes 9781786275165 $24.99 GAMES & ACTIVITIES Nov 05, 2019

Lose the fear of drawing and discover just how much fun it is!This book provides hours of doodling activity for anyone with a pen. Look at the world differently and activate your imagination by making crazy and inventive drawings around simple household objects.For The Drawing Game, Nunes has gathered numerous photos of everyday things accompanied by suggestions for the doodles you can make out of them. And there are examples of doodles by some of Laurence King's favourite illustrators. The rest is up to you!
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Series: The Movie Quiz Book (Trivia for Film Lovers, Challenging Quizzes) Paperback Little White Lies 9781786275196 $24.99 HUMOR Aug 27, 2019

Imagine the best movie–themed quiz night you've ever been to, but without the suffering the hangover the next morning!Test the depths of your film knowledge with The Movie Quiz Book find out if you're a film amateur or you really know your cinematic stuff.Over 1,600 questions and 15 chapters cover every aspect of the movies from heroic heroines, famous final lines, and award–winning directors, to Hollywood's golden age, memorable movie flops, and the film world's biggest franchises.Thrown in among the brain–testing questions are a series of vis... + Read More
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Series: NME MUSIC Quiz Book (For Music Aficionados Across All Genres) Paperback Rob Dimery 9781786275295 $25.99 MUSIC Nov 05, 2019

The NME Music Quiz Book features around 1,000 questions spanning the 66 years of the cult magazine. A perfect book for music aficionados of all ages. Put your pop and rock knowledge to the test!Rediscover your favourite music and memories, from punk to EDM, the Rolling Stones to the Red Hot Chili Peppers, pop videos to iconic festival headliners, with questions crossing multiple genres and decades. Sourced directly from the NME archive for added authority, the quizzes are supplemented with exclusive quotes and facts from the original magazine. ... + Read More
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Series: Spoiler Alert! The Badass Book of Movie Plots: Why We All Love Hollywood Cliches Paperback Steven Espinoza 9781786275271 $34.99 PERFORMING ARTS Mar 31, 2020

Feel like you've seen these movies before? Spoiler Alert celebrates Hollywood film-making in all its formulaic and predictable glory!Spoiler Alert! takes 38 mainstream movie genres, from 'Teen Sex Comedy' and 'Buddy Action Comedy' to 'Film Noir Detective Thriller' and 'Alien Invasion Thriller', and through detailed illustrations reveals what makes them so hilariously recognizable: the key lines of dialogue, the essential visuals, the crucial characters and the indispensable cast, scenes, and props.So grab some popcorn and buckle up for a laugh-... + Read More
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Series: Dorodango The Japanese Art of Making Mud Balls (Ceramic Art Projects, Mindfulness and Meditation Books) Hardcover Bruce Gardner 9781786274984 $25.99 CRAFTS & HOBBIES Sep 24, 2019

"The coolest thing you didn't know you needed to see." – Buzzfeed"Artist Bruce Gardner is a master of [this] curious Japanese artform." – This is Colossal As featured on BoingBoing, National Geographic, and more!Explore the craft and technique of dorodango in master crafter Bruce Gardner's new book, Dorodango: The Japanese Art of Making Mud Balls.The Japanese hikaru dorodango, or shiny mud ball, is created by rolling earth by hand into a perfect sphere and polishing it until it gleams. Not only are the results truly impressive, but this calm an... + Read More
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Series: Evolution The Work of Grimshaw Architects, vol 4 2000-2010 Hardcover Grimshaw Architects 9781786275530 $94.00 ARCHITECTURE May 14, 2019

The first of three new volumes, Evolution: Volume 4 showcases Grimshaw's best projects completed in the first decade of the millennium. It celebrates works ranging in scale and geography: from the renowned Eden Project in Cornwall with its vast clear-span biomes, to Australia's Southern Cross Station, to New York's EMPAC facility, a cutting-edge performance space. With an introduction by Blueprint editor Johnny Tucker, what emerges is Grimshaw's consistent pursuit of excellence and innovation, distinguishing the practice since its inception in 1980.
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Series: Emergence The Work of Grimshaw Architects, Volume 5, 2010-2015 Hardcover Grimshaw Architects 9781786275547 $94.00 ARCHITECTURE Sep 28, 2021

Emergence: Volume 5 covers the growth of the Grimshaw practice into a global network, with the opening of studios in Sydney, Doha and Kuala Lumpur. It covers Grimshaw's focus on the restoration of cultural institutions including Queens Museum in New York and The Cutty Sark in London, its leadership in the field of transport design with the multi-award winning Fulton Center Transit Interchange in New York and the Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg, and the firm's first foray into public housing with the Via Verde project, reviewed by the New York... + Read More
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Series: Women in Design From Aino Aalto to Eva Zeisel (More than 100 profiles of pioneering women designers, from industrial to fashion design) Hardcover Charlotte Fiell 9781786275318 $65.00 DESIGN Oct 29, 2019

"Offering an alternative, female–focused history, Women in Design is an essential new tome dedicated to the innovators who have shaped the design world" – ELLE DecorationFeaturing more than 100 profiles of pioneering women designers, some who have achieved global recognition such as Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand and Zaha Hadid, it also introduces the fascinating and often untold stories of lesser–known designers, who have similarly shaped and enriched the story of design. An excerpt from the book:"This book is, first and foremost, a celebration... + Read More
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Series: The Logo Design Idea Book (Logo Beginners Guide, Logo Design Basics, Visual Branding Book) Paperback Steven Heller 9781786274120 $25.99 DESIGN Aug 06, 2019

The Logo Design Idea Book is an accessible introduction to the key elements of good logo design, including insights into the logos of iconic brands.This guide is an indispensable resource for anyone looking to learn the basic about designing a logo. The book introduces the key elements of good logo design and is perfect for graphic design and branding inspiration.Written by Steven Heller and Gail Anderson, world's leading authorities on design, The Logo Design Idea Book includes 50 logo examples of good ideas in the service of representation, r... + Read More
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Series: Planning Learning Spaces A Practical Guide for Architects, Designers and School Leaders (Resources for School Administrators, Educational Design) Paperback Murray Hudson 9781786275097 $42.99 ARCHITECTURE Oct 22, 2019

"A welcome and timely addition to the subject of school design at a time of great change." – Professor Alan Jones, President of the Royal Institute of British Architects"Comprehensive but also very practical approach." – Andreas Schleicher, Director for the Directorate of Education and Skills in Paris, France"Any community building a new school should read this book." – Michael B. Horn, Clayton Christensen Institute for Disruptive Innovation in Boston, USA"Builds a bridge from the simple to the extraordinary… awash in opportunity and inspiratio... + Read More
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Series: Contemporary Chinese Furniture Design A New Wave of Creativity (The first definitive book introducing the work of leading Chinese designers and design studios) Hardcover Charlotte Fiell 9781786274922 $72.00 DESIGN Oct 29, 2019

Contemporary Chinese Furniture Design is the first definitive book on contemporary Chinese furniture, introducing the work of leading designers and design studios, including Chen Darui, Jerry Chen, Frank Chou, Hou Zheng–Guang, Hong Wei, Ma Yansong, Neri & Hu, Shao Fan, Shang Xia, Song Tao, Studio MVW, Xiao Tianyu and Zhang Zhoujie.It explains how the 'New Wave' of Chinese furniture designers are looking back to their cultural roots and revitalizing traditional forms, materials and techniques in order to produce interesting and exciting contempo... + Read More
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Series: PROMakeup Design Book Includes 50 Face Charts (By Renowned Celebrity Make-up Artist Lan Nguyen Grealis) Paperback Lan Nguyen-Grealis 9781786275493 $28.99 HEALTH & FITNESS Nov 26, 2019

ProMakeup Design Book follows on from the success of Lan Nguyen–Grealis's first book, Art & Makeup, and invites the reader to use their artistic flair and get hands–on with practical application. Hundreds of stunning photographs provide how–to inspiration and advice for creating key looks for magazine editorials, celebrities, fashion shows and advertising campaigns.Organized by technical themes, dozens of different looks demonstrate how to use embellishments, glitter and gloss, color and graphic lines to produce stunning results for the camera ... + Read More
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Series: The Trend Forecaster's Handbook Second Edition Paperback Martin Raymond 9781786273857 $65.00 SOCIAL SCIENCE Jul 30, 2019

The Trend Forecaster's Handbook is a sharp, highly visual textbook and teaching aid for students and tutors keen to know more about the world of trends, trend forecasting and consumer–insight techniques.This 'how to' book provides the skills to understand and track trends and use them to inform their research, design and product development. Highly visual, the book introduces the world of trend forecasting and consumer insight in a step–by–step way, with quotes from, interviews with and case studies of key players. Each chapter provides practic... + Read More
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Series: Prototyping and Modelmaking for Product Design Second Edition (Essential reading for students and design professionals, digital processes, 3D printing, product development) Paperback Bjarki Hallgrimsson 9781786275110 $70.00 DESIGN Sep 03, 2019

Now in its second edition, Prototyping and Modelmaking for Product Design, by practising product development consultant Bjarki Hallgrimsson, is essential reading for both students and design professionals.Prototyping and ModelMaking for Product Design goes behind the scenes to illustrates how prototypes are used to help designers understand problems better, explore more imaginative solutions, investigate human interaction more fully and test functionality so as to de–risk the design process. Following an introduction on the purpose of prototypi... + Read More
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Series: Light for Visual Artists Second Edition Understanding and Using Light in Art & Design Paperback Richard Yot 9781786274519 $50.00 ART Jul 16, 2019

This introduction to light for students and visual artists explores the way light can be used to create realistic and fantastical effects in a wide range of media. Divided into three parts, the clearly written text explains: the fundamental properties of natural and artificial light; how to create realistic images by observing people and the environment; the creative use of light in composition and design. Updated with revised photos and artwork, as well as 15 practical exercises and new online video material, this second edition is an indispen... + Read More
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Series: Bob Goes Pop Hardcover Marion Deuchars 9781786274915 $25.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Mar 31, 2020

From award-winning author Marion DeucharsBob Goes Pop is a charming and funny follow-up to Bob the Artist and Bob's Blue Period, all about art and teamwork.There's a new artist in town, making a new type of art and knocking Bob's beak out of joint. The subsequent competition to see who the best artist is escalates as each bird attempts to outdo the other. Will it all end in tears, or will the two realise that they are better working together rather than against each other?Bob the Artist returns for a new tale of friendship, self-expression and ... + Read More
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Series: My Fairy Library Make a Magical World of Miniature Books (Miniature Library Set, Library Making Kit, Fairytale Stories) Kit Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini 9781786274830 $28.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 11 Jul 16, 2019

Open the box to go on an adventure into Fairyland and create a library of magical miniature books that you can really read!Cleverly disguised as a book on your shelf, My Fairy Library opens to reveal everything you need to create miniature volumes of your favorite fairy tales along with a charming reading room to keep them. The completed set makes an enchanting backdrop for play or display.Just cut, fold and stick to make 20 tiny fairy books, from guides to Fairyland and its inhabitants to illustrated stories and books to complete yourself. My ... + Read More
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Series: Little Guides to Great Lives Maya Angelou (History Book for Kids, Biography Book for Children) Hardcover Danielle Jawando 9781786275073 $16.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 11 Oct 01, 2019

This Maya Angelou children's book is a perfect introduction to one of the world's most famous writers.Maya Angelou was an African–American author, poet, playwright and civil rights activist. She wrote seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry, and a long list of plays, films and television shows. Never taking 'No' for an answer, Maya used her voice and her art to overcome prejudice and difficulty and to become an inspiration to those around her and to future generations.Her story is a rich and remarkable one – a tale... + Read More
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Series: Little Guides to Great Lives Stephen Hawking (Scientist Biography, Biography Book for Children) Hardcover Isabel Thomas 9781786275158 $16.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 11 Oct 01, 2019

Little Guides to Great Lives: Stephen Hawking is a biography of the famous scientist for children that blends an informative and humorous narrative with playful illustrations to immerse children in Hawking's world.Stephen Hawking was one of the world's most renowned scientists and cosmologists. His ground–breaking research into black holes and the Big Bang has helped to explain the beginnings of our universe and his book A Brief History of Time has sold over 10 million copies. Diagnosed with a form of motor neurone disease when he was a young m... + Read More
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Series: You Smell! (And so does everything else!) (An Educational Humor Book About Smelly Things) Hardcover Clive Gifford 9781786273932 $25.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 11 Oct 08, 2019

You Smell! is a hilarious, surprising and scientific look at your sense of smell. A great read for kids aged 7 to 11.Everyone smells! The sense of smell plays a crucial part in survival, communication, and taste, and is the basis of a multi–billion–dollar industry. But, despite all this, it's the sense we often know least about.This hilarious and fact–packed book puts that right. Find out everything you could ever want to know about stinks, whiffs and pongs, from the fruit so pungent it's banned from public transport to the top–secret military ... + Read More
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Series: The Ultimate Excuse Generator Over 100 million excellent excuses (funny, joke, flip book) Novelty book Mike Barfield 9781786275257 $20.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 10 Sep 03, 2019

In need of a new excuse? Teacher growing tired of "the dog ate my homework"? The Ultimate Excuse Generator is here to help! How about trying 'I was late for school because an evil robotic scout leader bowed deeply and then was violently sick in my pocket'? Or 'I didn't make my bed because a hula-hooping spudwrangler landed using a jetpack and wanted a selfie'?This fabulously fun flipbook allows you to generate over 60 million excellent excuses for all occasions. Wacky, zany, and sometimes plain silly, The Ultimate Excuse Generator will ensure y... + Read More
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Series: The Monster Book of Zombies, Spooks and Ghouls (spooky, halloween, activities) Paperback Jason Ford 9781786273048 $22.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 11 Sep 24, 2019

'[A] spine–tingling new activity book' – The Evening Standard, LondonThe Week Junior UK, Science + Nature Magazine Book of the Week, October 2019.'This book is fantastic…a great way to get the creative juices flowing.' The Inspiration EditThe Monster Book of Zombies, Spooks and Ghouls is the perfect book for Halloween or for spook–tastic fun at any time of year! The book is packed full of fun and eerie activities that will keep children busy as they draw and create zombies, ghosts, monsters, werewolves and vampires. The Monster Book of Zombies,... + Read More
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Series: Jungle Bingo Game Caroline Selmes 9781786275011 $29.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 10 Aug 06, 2019

In this fun kids edition play bingo with a gorgeous blue bird-of-paradise, a three-banded armadillo, and even the poisonous automeris moth caterpillar. Discover these and many other fascinating and beautiful jungle creatures in this fun and engaging take on the classic game. Contains 48 illustrated animal chips and a cardboard creature's head to store them in, a game board, eight double-sided bingo cards, and jungle counters for you to mark up your card.
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Series: Magma for Laurence King Pig and Piglet Match the Animals to Their Babies (An Early Learning Memory Game) Cards Magma 9781786273642 $21.50 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Aug 13, 2019

With Pig and Piglet kids can match animals to their offspring making use of these colourful illustrations and learning the words of baby animals. Perfect for girls and boys aged 3+.Will every cub, pup or kitten find its parent? From seals to seahorses and lions to pandas, all kinds of happy animal families feature in this memory game, in which players match animal mums and dads with their babies using 56 illustrated cards.Pig and Piglet makes learning fun, adding an educational element to the traditional memory game as players learn the names o... + Read More
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Series: Magma for Laurence King Puzzle Play Five Chunky Jigsaws to Learn & Play (The educational jigsaw puzzle for kids) Kit Jana Glatt 9781786274724 $24.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 Jul 02, 2019

Play and learn about cute animals, numbers and colors with these five chunky puzzles!In this delightful game very young children can have fun and learn while putting together five simple puzzles. Each four-piece jigsaw features bright, quirky animal illustrations that are matched to a color, number and animal name.Beautifully packaged in a gift box, Puzzle Play is perfect for girls and boys aged 3+.The perfect gift for young children and fans of Pig & Piglet and Noisy Animals
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Series: Magma for Laurence King Alice in Wonderland (Story Box) Remake the Classic Fairy Tale (Fairytale, giant, puzzle) Game Anne Laval 9781786274793 $24.99 GAMES & ACTIVITIES Age (years) from 3 Aug 13, 2019

'Great fun for budding storytellers… These cards look amazing and can introduce your children to the wonders of Lewis Carroll and the beauty of telling stories.' GeekDad.comDiscover an alternative Alice story every time you play! In this charming puzzle, Alice in Wonderland is updated to the modern city. White Rabbit runs a hot dog stand, the Cheshire Cat is a wily cab driver and The Queen of Hearts drives a pink stretch limo! Anne Laval's witty illustrations will introduce a whole new audience to the classic story.Alice In Wonderland (Story Bo... + Read More
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Series: Bauhaus Ballet (Beautiful, illustrated pop-up ballet book for Bauhaus Ballet lovers and children) Hardcover Lesley Barnes 9781786274892 $34.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 Oct 01, 2019

Watch the dancers as they leap, spin and kick their way through this beautiful pop–up book. Inspired by the eccentric and innovative Bauhaus Triadic Ballet, this gorgeous book explores colours, shapes, patterns and movements in a visually stunning and enthralling way. With interactive elements let the reader meet the characters, make them move, and bring their performance to life.With bold artwork rendered in Lesley Barnes' striking style and playful text by Gabby Dawnay, this special pop–up book is a beautiful, unique gift book that will delig... + Read More
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Series: Going, Going, Gone! A High-Stakes Board Game (Travel the World. Make "private deals". Visit art fairs. Outbid your Friends) Game Simon Landrein 9781786274083 $51.99 GAMES & ACTIVITIES Age (years) from 8.0000000000 Aug 27, 2019

Featured in Artsy's 'Become a Globetrotting Billionaire Art Collector in This New Board Game'Travel the World. Make "private deals". Visit art fairs. Outbid your Friends.THE GREATEST ART AUCTION OF ALL TIMEThirty–six masterpieces are up for auction. Are they bargains to be snapped up or over–hyped drains on your finances? You'll never know unless you bid! In this board game for up to six players, you travel the world as an art collector scouring the auction houses, visiting art fairs, and making private deals in search of elusive artworks to co... + Read More
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Series: Art Out of the Box Creativity games for artists of all ages (Fun, creativity drawing game for the whole family! ) Kit Nicky Hoberman 9781786274878 $28.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 12 Sep 10, 2019

Art Out of the Box is a fun activity game for both kids and adults – no artistic prowess required! Free your imagination or just fill up a rainy afternoon with 80 lively drawing prompts in Art Out of the Box.Pick a subject card, add a technique card and reinvent the world with your imagination. These 80 cards are all you need for hours of creative drawing fun and screen–free fun. Combine the zany subject and madcap art technique cards and use them again and again, for hundreds of imaginative drawing adventures!Techniques suggested range from ph... + Read More
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Series: Magma for Laurence King Dream Decoder 60 Cards to Unlock your Unconscious (Interpret archetypal symbols from your dreams) Kit Theresa Cheung 9781786274939 $24.99 BODY, MIND & SPIRIT Aug 13, 2019

Ever dream that you were flying? Or being chased? Do you wake up and wonder 'what did that mean'? Dream Decoder presents 60 of the most common dreams, explaining what your unconscious mind is telling you, and what events or situations in your waking life might inspire certain dreams. This improved self–awareness can be used as a tool to deal with challenging emotional situations or life choices. Each card shows an atmospheric illustration of an archetypal dream on one side and common interpretations on the other. Includes tips on how to use the... + Read More
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Series: Genius Playing Cards Genius Writers (Genius Playing Cards) (52 Playing Cards, Standard Playing Card Deck, Traditional Cards with Suits) Cards Marcel George 9781786274977 $15.99 GAMES & ACTIVITIES Aug 13, 2019

Add a touch of class to your poker table with Genius Writers, featuring some of the most exciting literary figures of the 20th and 21st centuries.Fifty–four writers from the last 100 years have been chosen from the following periods: Modern, Mid–Century, Postmodern, Contemporary. Marcel George's stunning watercolour portraits of writers of fiction ensure that even if you don't win, you're in good company. Genius Writers can be used in exactly the same way as regular playing cards. Each suit features a group of writers from history with numbers ... + Read More
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Series: Musical Experiments for After Dinner (Party Game, Interactive Card Game) Kit David Hopkins 9781786275080 $28.99 GAMES & ACTIVITIES Oct 08, 2019

Dinner parties a bit tame? Tired of hearing the same old playlists? Liven up your evenings with these hilarious after–dinner sound and music experiments. Musical Experiments for After Dinner includes 21 techniques each illustrated by a handsome card including step–by–step instructions and presented in a beautiful gift tin. From turning a carrot into a recorder and playing your wine glasses to recreating the fizz and crackle of a barbershop quartet on an old–timey gramophone, these experiments are guaranteed to provide a good time.Perfect for an... + Read More
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Series: Happy Hour A Cocktail Card Game (A Drinking Game Gift; Adult Spin "Go Fish") Game Laura Gladwin 9781786274298 $25.99 GAMES & ACTIVITIES Aug 06, 2019

Shake, stir – or shuffle? Step up to the bar and order your favorite drinks in this cheerful game of cocktails.Collect illustrated cards of 52 iconic drinks and group them into sets of four to win. The cards you must group together include the following categories: 80s & 90s cocktails, brunch cocktails; dessert cocktails, sparkling cocktails, classic aperitifs, martinis, Tiki originals, cobblers & punches, Cuban classics, 19th century classics, Jazz Age cocktails, sours, and shots.Perfect for cocktail parties and games nights, Happy Hour also i... + Read More
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Series: Magma for Laurence King You Callin' Me a Cheetah? (Psst! I'm a Leopard!) An Animal Memory Game (children, animals, matching) Cards Marcel George 9781786275288 $24.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 Sep 24, 2019

Are You Callin' Me a Cheetah?! In this animal matching game with a twist, the goal is to match 25 pairs of animals that look almost the same but that tend to be confused.Can you tell a hare from a rabbit? What's the difference between a llama and an alpaca? Which has two humps – the Bactrian camel or the dromedary? Players will learn more about all of their favourite animals and also some new ones in this fun animal game, illustrated by Marcel George's beautiful watercolours. You Callin' Me a Cheetah includes a fascinating booklet, written by a... + Read More
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Series: Magma for Laurence King Playing Cards: Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos; Standard card deck) Cards Ricardo Cavolo 9781786275103 $15.99 GAMES & ACTIVITIES Aug 27, 2019

Swap your poker face for a smiling skull with this macabre set of playing cards.Richard Cavolo's bright, quirky and eye–catching illustrations are based on Mexico's Day of the Dead festival, including everything from marigolds and tequila, to candles and guitar playing skeletons.Feliz Día de los Muertos!Coming soon from Laurence King Publishing – The Day of the Dead: A Visual Compendium
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Series: The Endless Odyssey A Mythic Storytelling Game (Magical Myrioramas; Mythology Cards) Game Sarah Young 9781786275172 $28.99 GAMES & ACTIVITIES Oct 15, 2019

Fire your imagination with these fun storytelling cards. Reviving the Victorian craze for "myrioramas", the 20 picture cards can be placed in any order to create seamless scenes. Almost infinite combinations provide endless storyscaping possibilities. Enter a strange land of winged horses and vengeful gods, where one–eyed monsters feast on human flesh. Perhaps you will stumble across buried treasure or receive a favorable prophecy, but watch out for the sinister boatman. He is waiting to transport you across the river, a journey from which no o... + Read More
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Series: World Of... Puzzles The World of Shakespeare 1000 Piece Puzzle 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle Game Adam Simpson 9781786274250 $29.99 GAMES & ACTIVITIES Age (years) from 8.0000000000 Aug 13, 2019

Piece together the world of Shakespeare in this art jigsaw puzzle depicting the London of his day. Spot a huge cast of contemporary extras as A Midsummer Night's Dream is rehearsed at the Globe and fellow actors wander the streets, along with local characters who may well have provided the Bard with inspiration. From lovers ascending ladders and bears being baited to tavern brawls and summer fairs, there is something to delight in every detail.
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Series: Oracle Love Oracles Sex and Romance Inspiration from the Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful (Channel your oracle's advice on one-night stands, long-term relationships and break-ups!) Cards Anna Higgie 9781786275042 $24.99 GAMES & ACTIVITIES Sep 24, 2019

Love Oracles is the latest edition in the Laurence King oracle cards range, a series of charming and engaging card decks designed to guide and inspire.Horoscope aficionados, astrology enthusiasts, and star–crossed lovers can use the Love Oracles to ask history's most famous lovers for advice on romantic life and relationships.Struggling to meet the right partner? Worried your powers of seduction are lacking somewhat? Want to improve your relationships with family and friends? Elizabeth Taylor, Shakespeare, and a host of famous lovers are here t... + Read More