Art and Design

Recent movers and shakers in Art and Design.
Updated October 2, 2025
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What Art Does : An Unfinished Theory
Eno, Brian.
Paper Book
Why do we need art? What Art Does is an invitation to explore this vital question. It is a chance to understand how art is made by all of us. How it creates communities, opens our worlds, and can transform us. Curious and playful, richly illustrated,...
How Banksy Saved Art History
Grovier, Kelly.
Paper Book
A Spectator Book of the Year 'Grovier's book reframes [Banksy's] works in a new light. Inextricably linked to Da Vinci, Monet and Van Gogh, Banksy not only makes art but reinvigorates it' Daily Mail A new take on the history of art - from...
How painting happens : (and why it matters)
Gayford, Martin
Paper Book
Drawing on decades of conversations with practicing artists, Martin Gayford offers intimate insight into the practice, meaning, and potential of painting. Painting is an almost inconceivably ancient activity that remains vigorously alive in the twenty-first century. Every successful...
Studio Ghibli Architecture in Animation
Studio Ghibli.
Paper Book
A deluxe art book featuring exclusive commentary, sketches, concept art, and paintings detailing the unique architecture in Studio Ghibli's films. Explore the dazzling animated worlds of Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind,...
Mondrian : His Life, His Art, His Quest for the Absolute
Weber, Nicholas Fox.
Paper Book
The extraordinary and surprising life of Piet Mondrian, whose unprecedented geometric art revolutionized modern painting, architecture, graphic art, fashion design, and more-from acclaimed cultural historian Nicholas Fox Weber "As fastidiously passionate as his subject's paintings....
Church Going : A Stonemason's Guide to the Churches of the British Isles
Ziminski, Andrew.
Paper Book
An insightful and charming history of Britain's churches - by an author who spends his life working in them
Van Gogh Has a Broken Heart : What Art Teaches Us About the Wonder and Struggle of Being Alive
Ramsey, Russ.
Paper Book
Beyond a mere introduction to great art, Van Gogh Has a Broken Heart is about loving to learn what art has to teach us about the wonder and struggle of being alive. Did you know that: Vincent van Gogh's attempt to start an artist's colony with Paul Gauguin lasted...
Islamesque : The Forgotten Craftsmen Who Built Europe's Medieval Monuments
Darke, Diana.
Paper Book
Who really built Europe's finest Romanesque monuments? Clergymen presiding over holy sites are credited throughout history, while highly skilled creators remain anonymous. But the buildings speak for themselves.This groundbreaking book explores the evidence embedded in medieval monasteries, churches...
We Need Your Art : Stop Messing Around and Make Something
McNee, Amie.
Paper Book
From Amie McNee, the voice behind Inspired to Write, a manifesto on the vital, human importance of creating, with guidance for all artists in all endeavors, whether they're starting their journey or seeking a fresh perspective. In We Need Your Art, Amie McNee calls artists...
A short history of Black craft in ten objects
Awake, Robell.
Paper Book
Ten beautifully illustrated essays tell the stories of handcrafted objects and their makers, providing inspiration and insight into Black history and craftsmanship. Black artisans have long been central to American art and design, creating innovative and highly...
Yayoi Kusama
Sánchez Vegara, Ma Isabel.
Paper Book
Draw Amazing Faces : Learn the Basics and Develop Your Own Style
Santos, Pypah
Paper Book
Create stunning portraits while developing your own remarkable artistic style with this practical, inspiring, and easy-to-follow guide. Draw Amazing Faces is your go-to reference for crafting stunning portraits from scratch. Join Pypah Santos, the celebrated artist...
The Theatrical Adventures of Edward Gorey : Rare Drawings, Scripts, and Stories
Verburg, Carol.
Paper Book
The definitive, deluxe art book about Edward Gorey's theater work--from the iconic and Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Dracula to the wildly creative productions to which he devoted the last decade of his life. Edward Gorey (1925-2000) was a prodigious and original artist who...
Debt Free Art Degree : Foundations in Drawing : The Affordable Way to Learn Professional Skills
Bucci, Marco.
Paper Book
An essential guide for a new generation of artists to learn professional-level art skills--no student loan required! Now a successful artist, illustrator, and YouTube star, Marco Bucci once thought you had to be born with art talent and go to an expensive art school to have a...
Forbidden Territories : 100 Years of Surreal Landscapes
Clayton, Eleanor.
Paper Book
Published to mark the centenary of Surrealism, this publication offers a new perspective on one of the most famous art movements with pioneering new research on its links with ecology and with politics. The development of Surrealism in the 1920s and 30s coincided with that of...
Interficial ARTelligence : The Moments That Met Me
D., Chuck.
Paper Book
In interficial artelligence: moments that met me, Chuck D presents his encounters with some of his greatest heroes and other public figures. These seminal moments in Chuck D's life include: an editorial meeting with John F. Kennedy Jr.; presenting an award to Davie Bowie; being recruited by Will...
The Accidental Artist : Drawings & Stories from the Nation's Favourite Comedian
Connolly, Billy.
Paper Book
'My drawings started by accident. I was on tour in Montreal a few years ago and found myself sheltering from the pishing rain in an art store. I went in to get dry and came out with an armful of felt-tip pens and a sketchbook, then went straight back to my hotel room and started to draw. I've...
Art of Cosplay and Creative Makeup : Create Incredible Looks with Simple Techniques and Affordable Materials
Peck, Chris
Paper Book
Body painter extraordinaire Chris Peck, aka Rainbowskinz, shows you the fundamental techniques he uses to create an infinite number of extraordinary looks. Learn the secrets of stunning transformations with cosplay superstar Chris Peck in The Art of Cosplay and Creative...
Metallic Watercolor : Create Shimmering Artwork with Metallic Paints - Step-by-Step Projects for Flora, Fauna, Feathers, and More
Götz, Elisabeth.
Paper Book
Metallic Watercolor shows you how to make your artwork sparkle while learning fundamental watercolor techniques and creating beautiful images of flowers, animals, feathers, and more.
Pencil Drawing Portraits : Learn to draw faces, features, and more with step-by-step pencil projects perfect for beginners
Turkan, Samet.
Paper Book
Pencil Drawing Portraits is a beginner-friendly guide to drawing a diverse range of faces, facial features, expressions, and more.
Start with the art : the smart way to decorate any room on any budget
Papier, Natalie.
Paper Book
Most interior decorating books save hanging pictures on the wall for last. But Natalie Papier, star of Magnolia's Artfully Designed, wants you to start with the art. To create a room you love, simply begin with something that moves you. Art is everywhere, and Papier shows you...
The Art and Making of Arcane
Vincentelli, Elisabeth.
Paper Book
Filled with gorgeous illustrations and concept art from the hit Netflix series, The Art and Making of Arcane is an immersive journey behind the scenes of the Emmy Award-winning Animated Series! The Art and Making of Arcane takes readers through the visual journey of...

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