Art

"Erin Walsh, my soul-sister... has given you the tools to literally CREATE your own experience of your day... With Erin’s help, I have found a style which I feel has expanded to fit my life." —Anne Hathaway “You will be startled by how deep and profound this hits you.” —Mel Robbins, #1...

An audio edition of the famous Red Book text and essay. The Red Book, published to wide acclaim in 2009, contains the nucleus of C. G. Jung's later works. It was here that he developed his principal theories of the archetypes, the collective unconscious, and the process of individuation that...

One year. A whole new perspective on style, spending and self-image. Have you ever stared at a wardrobe full of clothes thinking "I have nothing to wear?" You're not alone. Millions of women are stuck in the frustrating cycle of shopping for the perfect outfit, only to find themselves...

An audio compilation ofSteal Like an Artist, Show Your Workand Keep Going. Read by the author, it’s the bestselling and transformative series on how to unlock your creativity, find community and an audience in the digital age, and stay focused, creative and true to yourself—for life...

A brutally honest rock memoir, The Heroin Diaries chronicles Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx’s descent into heroin addiction and his harrowing fight for recovery at the height of fame. When Mötley Crüe was at the height of its fame, there wasn’t any drug Nikki Sixx wouldn’t do. He spent...

What is your art really about? Where is it going? What stands in the way of getting it there? These are questions that matter, questions that recur at each stage of artistic development - and they are the source for this volume of wonderfully incisive commentary. Art & Fear explores the way art...

The compelling story of how Vincent van Gogh developed his audacious, iconic style by immersing himself in the work of others, featuring paintings by Van Gogh as well as the artists who inspired him—from the New York Times bestselling co-author of Van Gogh: The Life Vincent van Gogh’s...

An updated version of the seminal 1994 classic volume on the beauty of things imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete. Nearly every book with "wabi" or "wabi sabi" in the title is based on the concepts first elucidated in this book. Wabi-sabi is the quintessential Japanese aesthetic. It is a...

The defining, behind-the-scenes chronicle of one of the most extraordinary, beloved, and dominant pop cultural entities in America’s history -- Marvel Comics – and the outsized personalities who made Marvel including Martin Goodman, Stan Lee, and Jack Kirby. “Sean Howe’s history of...

The Swedish painter Hilma af Klint (1862-1944) was forty-four years old when she broke with the academic tradition in which she had been trained to produce a body of radical, abstract works the likes of which had never been seen before. Today, it is widely accepted that af Klint was one of the...

Take a trip back to your favorite video store with this in-depth journey through the highs and lows of 80s cinema—with profiles of hundreds of films—and how Hollywood studios around the globe reflected a period of cultural change. The movies were flying blind in 1980. “New Hollywood” was...

This audiobook is a quick and easy guide that will make your video better instantly - whether you hear it cover to cover or just listen to a few chapters....

UNLOCK YOUR GAME'S NARRATIVE POTENTIAL! With increasingly sophisticated video games being consumed by an enthusiastic and expanding audience, the pressure is on game developers like never before to deliver exciting stories and engaging characters. With Video Game Storytelling, game writer and...

You don't have to starve to be an artist. Build a career doing what you love. In this practical guide, professional artist Lisa Congdon reveals the many ways you can earn a living by making art - through illustration, licensing, fine art sales, print sales, teaching, and beyond. Including...

Two must-have classics together in one volume, On Writing Well and How to Write a Memoir, from acclaimed writer, editor, and scholar William Zinsser "On Writing Well is a bible for a generation of writers looking for clues to clean, compelling prose." –New York Times On Writing Well, which...

The lives of many famous artists have been shrouded in mystery and conjecture, but none have been more controversial than the life of Vincent van Gogh....

Brought to you by Penguin. What could a lacemaker have in common with vascular surgeons? A Savile Row tailor with molecular scientists? A fighter pilot with jazz musicians? At first glance, very little. But Roger Kneebone, an expert on experts, has spent his life finding unexpected connections...

Andrei Tarkovsky: A Life on the Cross by Lyudmila Boyadzhieva is an intimate portrayal of the renowned Soviet filmmaker’s life, struggles, and artistic legacy.

A selection of the world’s most incredible things according to award-winning writer, comedian, artist and podcaster Rob Auton I Strongly Believe In Incredible Things is a book of poetic prose, musings, short stories and biro drawings detailing a selection of the Earth’s incredible things by...

Narrated by Richard Roxburgh, renowned Australian actor celebrated for his roles in Rake and Moulin Rouge!. Immerse yourself in this powerful memoir and discover Vincent Fantauzzo's journey of art, love, and resilience. Raised amid poverty and violence on the poor streets of Melbourne, Vincent...

Britain's empire has gone. Our manufacturing base is a shadow of its former self; the Royal Navy has been reduced to a skeleton....

Winner of the Audie Award 2022 for Best History/Biography Audiobook. Earphones Award Winner 2021. A road trip book with a difference. Stars of Outlander - Sam Heughan & Graham McTavish - explore Scotland, a land of raw beauty, poetry, feuding, music, history, and warfare. Narrated by Sam Heughan...

Named a Must-Read Book by W Magazine, Time, and more “Everybody’s Fly could comfortably sit alongside books by Richard Price, Lucy Sante, Tom Wolfe, or Ed McBain, chronicling New York from the mid-1970s to the early 1990s with both vivid, journalistic descriptions and the outsized flair from...

Part psychological study, part self-help book, Finding Flow is a prescriptive guide that helps us reclaim ownership of our lives. Based on a far-reaching study of thousands of individuals, Finding Flow contends that we often walk through our days unaware of and out of touch with our emotional...

'The portrait of a fascinating, eccentric, and indomitable woman . . . an incandescent novel' Elle 'No author has yet captured Frida's tragic life in words as sensually and passionately as this' Grazia 'Like wandering through a painting - riotous with colour, overflowing with imagery... it...

"Erin Walsh, my soul-sister... has given you the tools to literally CREATE your own experience of your day... With Erin’s help, I have found a style which I feel has expanded to fit my life." —Anne Hathaway “You will be startled by how deep and profound this hits you.” —Mel Robbins, #1...

Mexodus tells the story of the Underground Railroad that ran South, revealing the untold journey of thousands who escaped slavery by crossing the Rio Grande into Mexico. Called “thrilling” by The Washington Post and “genius in motion” by the San Francisco Chronicle, this groundbreaking live-looping hip-hop musical follows a freedom seeker and an unlikely ally as they forge a remarkable bond that transcends borders.

From the author of American Eden—finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award, and more—comes a sweeping, richly researched biography of Frederic Church, the great 19th-century American artist whose stunning paintings of remote lands and seas thrilled American audiences and put...

“Dominic clearly remembers more about the 90s than I do.” – Zoe Ball I was in the right place at exactly the right time. I was handed a precious backstage pass to this magical period, as a chronicler of some of its most significant moments, of its wild protagonists, whether in music...

A poignant and heartfelt memoir uncovering the highs, the lows, and the paintings of an artist with a lifetime of stories to tell. Mary Marquiss invites you into the world behind her canvas and reveals the personal story behind each piece of art. Through serious life challenges, including divorce, family suicide and cancer, Marquiss discovered a relationship with her art in the form of a circular language. Throughout her life, Mary Marquiss has turned to her art as a constant source of inspiration and strength, navigating life’s challenges and changes through her creative expression.

'The portrait of a fascinating, eccentric, and indomitable woman . . . an incandescent novel' Elle 'No author has yet captured Frida's tragic life in words as sensually and passionately as this' Grazia 'Like wandering through a painting - riotous with colour, overflowing with imagery... it...

In The Politics of Collecting, Eunsong Kim traces how racial capitalism and colonialism situated the rise of United States museum collections and conceptual art forms. Investigating historical legal and property claims, she argues that regimes of expropriation—rather than merit or good...

SNL alum (1986-1992) Victoria Jackson has assembled her lifetime collection of handstand photographs, age 5 to age 65, her original poetry that began at age ten and continued through her TV years where she sang her original songs on Johnny Carson, Saturday Night Live, numerous talk shows and movies, and her original art rarely seen. She dots the collections with personal stories, detailing the highs and lows of her show biz career, marriages, and home life, sprinkling the colorful tales with favorite Bible verses that kept her strong in the face of adversity.

Robert Henri e Margery Ryerson organizaram esse livro a partir da compilação de quatro décadas de suas notas para aulas e centenas de cartas para estudantes e amigos. O resultado é uma obra clássica cheia de conselhos valiosos, comentários críticos e vastas inspirações para artistas e amantes de arte. O Espírito da Arte lhe convida a adentrar na mente de um dos mais influentes artistas e professores estadunidenses, e o leitor-artista se encontrará com um senso muito positivo do que significa ser parte da grande "Irmandade da Arte".

E così feci quello che non avrei mai pensato di fare. Soli in mezzo a una distesa di lavanda, nei pressi del vecchio mulino, tolsi il berretto e sciolsi i capelli da quella morsa nella quale li costringevo. Col suo viso magro e aguzzo, mi guardò un attimo e mi sorrise con stupore misto a sorpresa.

The Art of Modern Calligraphy is a practical, beginner-friendly guide designed to take you from complete novice to confident calligrapher in just 30 days. Whether you've always admired elegant lettering or believed you "don't have good handwriting," this audiobook proves that calligraphy is not a talent—it's a skill anyone can learn with the right guidance.

Design is changing faster than most teams can comfortably absorb. Artificial intelligence is accelerating execution, expectations are shifting, and many UX and product designers are quietly wondering what their role will look like in the next phase of the industry. In Design Orchestrator, product designer Mike Newman explores what this moment really means for designers working in UX, product design, and digital teams.

Between 1700 and 1900, an art movement unveiled nature's great secret: the global diversity of life-forms. Centuries before the word "biodiversity" existed, naturalists began to glimpse the reality that lay behind Charles Darwin's lyrical evocation of nature's "endless forms most beautiful." The...

A full closet doesn't always mean better style—often, it creates confusion, stress, and wasted time. The Minimalist Wardrobe is a practical guide that helps you simplify your clothing choices, define your personal style, and build a wardrobe that actually works for your daily life.

Moving from digital art to traditional painting can feel intimidating—but it doesn't have to be. The Art of Imperfect Painting is a practical, encouraging guide that helps artists step away from the screen and confidently explore the expressive, hands-on world of canvas and paint.

Who wears lipstick today – as a matter of routine? And for those who do, is it out of obligation to a strict feminine standard, or some other reason entirely? Lipstick reconsiders the beauty world’s most conspicuous – and contentious – tool of artifice. Tossing expired ideas about femininity like so many tubes of melting wax, Lipstick explores how self-adornment can be a source of play, pleasure, and transformation, as well as how lipstick can knock gender norms off balance.

"Tea began as a medicine and grew into a beverage... Teaism is a cult founded on the adoration of the beautiful among the sordid facts of everyday existence... It inculcates purity and harmony, the mystery of mutual charity, the romanticism of the social order. It is essentially a worship of the...

A cluttered wardrobe doesn’t give you more style—it creates more confusion. The Summer Capsule Wardrobe is a practical guide that shows you how to simplify your closet while still looking stylish, confident, and put-together throughout the summer season. This book helps you move away from overwhelming outfit choices and toward a curated collection of versatile pieces that work effortlessly together. By focusing on quality, coordination, and simplicity, you can create more outfits with fewer clothes—and enjoy getting dressed every day.

Stay cool. Look confident. Dress effortlessly all summer long. The Summer Wardrobe Handbook: Stay Cool and Dress Confidently All Season is your essential guide to mastering warm-weather style without sacrificing comfort. Whether you're heading to work, the gym, the beach, or a casual weekend outing, this practical handbook helps you build a breathable, stylish wardrobe that works for every occasion.

Discover the reason comic creators toil away over ink stained pages, even when circumstances don't reward that hard work. This is what happens when comics meet the real world, coming face to face with politics, war, and big business. Witness creators navigate their passion and careers when faced with the intersection between art and commerce.