A great guide for painters who want to experiment with mixed media and make their landscape paintings more adventurous. Popular artist and teacher, Soraya French, encourages readers to…
An illustrated introduction to an increasingly popular art form. The art of paper marbling is having a revival. Contemporary paper artist and author Lucy McGrath specializes in paper…
October 2019Hardcover$29.95978-1-84994-553-0Batsford
This glorious book is a modern guide to weaving, an ancient craft that is reaching new heights of popularity, from acclaimed contemporary weaver and textile artist Rachna Garodia….
September 2022Hardcover$34.99978-1-84994-765-7Batsford
A stirring celebration of cooling towers, the monumental British, brutalist structures that are relics of twentieth-century industrial history—and are about to disappear for good. Bringing together some of…
March 2025Hardcover$29.95978-1-84994-946-0Batsford
A delightful gift book filled with the adorable animal paintings of Hannah Dale, creator of the immensely popular Wrendale Designs. This charming book, first published in 2014 but…
A passionate and purposeful book on finding real creativity through nature. An essential book for our times and all artists at whatever level. In her most passionate and…
This is the complete guide to pattern cutting for special occasion clothes: party dresses and eveningwear. With step-by-step instructions and clear, informative diagrams, Dawn Cloake shows how to…
August 2016Trade Paperback$24.95978-1-84994-371-0Batsford
Author Jane Eastoe, Illustrated by Meredith Jensen
Dogs are one of the most popular pets in the world, and the doe-eyed Dachshund might just be one of the most lovable of all. This beautifully illustrated…
February 2024Hardcover$17.95978-1-84994-840-1Batsford
A delightfully Danish guide to whittling for the home, crammed with projects for all ages and abilities. Our interest in the simple but satisfying art of whittling has…
October 2018Hardcover$14.95978-1-84994-503-5Batsford
Enter a world in which magic exists, hope wins and every woman’s heart is alive with courage! This global feast of ancient tales features valiant women overcoming every…
September 2021Hardcover$19.95978-1-84994-651-3Batsford
Strategies and examples for beating a superior opponent in chess. Chess history is littered with David vs Goliath chess struggles where the weaker player has prevailed. Chess masters,…
October 2016Trade Paperback$19.95978-1-84994-357-4Batsford
A brand-new edition of this beautiful book celebrating 50 of our favorite pet dogs. Each entry is lovingly illustrated in Hannah Dale’s inimitable, quirky style. The only thing…
September 2024Hardcover$14.95978-1-84994-925-5Batsford
Line is an essential component of textile art. When used effectively, it can convey texture, tone, form, movement and mood. Drawn to Stitch is a practical guide to…
October 2010Hardcover$29.95978-1-906388-80-5Batsford
Inspiration and practical tips on incorporating the everyday into textile art. In Embroidering the Everyday, acclaimed textile artist Cas Holmes explores the ‘everyday’ and the ‘domestic’, generating a…
September 2021Hardcover$34.99978-1-84994-711-4Batsford
Author Elain Harwood, Photographs by James O. Davies
England’s Post-War Listed Buildings is a comprehensive and stylish guide to over 500 of the country’s most striking and historically relevant architectural gems, from private houses to schools,…
September 2015Hardcover$60.00978-1-84994-146-4Batsford