Colours of a Life: The Life and Times of Douglas MacDiarmid by Anna Cahill
$80.00 NZD
Category: Art + Design
This biography is the lively, persuasive and colourful story of a talented bisexual man who had to leave New Zealand to find a life as a painter on his own terms. Now almost 95, still resident in Paris, he is oldest survivor of his extraordinary generation of creative New Zealanders, and perhaps a missi ...Show more
A is For Art by Sarah Pepperle
$30.00 NZD
Category: NZ Art
A joyful alphabet of art from Aotearoa and around the world, curated especially for children! Before children can read, they engage with the language of pictures. The experience of art brings joy and delight to young children, connecting them with moments of beauty and wonder in the world around them. C ...Show more
Design: The Definitive Visual History by DK
$75.00 NZD
Category: Art + Design
Discover the history of design with this gorgeous visual celebration of key pieces, movements, and designers, from the Arts and Craft movement to the digital age. Arranged chronologically, Design traces the evolution of design from its roots to the present day, from early chairs, pottery, and homewares ...Show more
Architecture: From Prehistory to Climate Emergency by Barnabas Calder
$26.00 NZD
Category: Architecture
A groundbreaking history of architecture told through the relationship between buildings and energy. Reducing energy use is the single biggest challenge facing architecture today. From the humblest prehistoric hut to the imposing monuments of Rome or Egypt to super-connected modern airports, buildings i ...Show more
Architecture at Home - Houses for New Zealanders to live, work and play by Debra Millar
$80.00 NZD
Category: Architecture
Showcasing a stunning selection of award-winning architect-designed houses from recent years, Architecture at Home explores a broad range of living environments in diverse locations. Permanent homes and occasional retreats, small houses on compact urban sites and larger ones in remote landscapes, new bu ...Show more
Art: A Visual History by Robert Cumming
$50.00 NZD
Category: Art + Design
Discover the history of Western art - from prehistory to the 21st century - through profiles of over 650 artists and their key works. Covering every era and over 650 artists, this comprehensive, illustrated guide offers an accessible yet expansive view of art history, featuring everything from iconic wo ...Show more
Sylvia Plath: Drawings by Frieda Hughes
$37.00 NZD
Category: Art + Design
In 1956 Sylvia Plath wrote to her mother, Aurelia Plath: 'I feel I'm developing a kind of primitive style of my own which I am very fond of. Wait til you see. The Cambridge sketch was nothing compared to these.' Sylvia Plath cited art as her deepest source of inspiration but, while her poetry is celebr ...Show more
The Seven Crystal Balls (Tintin #13 HB) by Herge
$33.00 NZD
Category: Photography | Series: Tintin (Hardback)
Herge's classic comic book creation Tintin is one of the most iconic characters in children's books. These highly collectible editions of the original 24 adventures will delight Tintin fans old and new. Perfect for lovers of graphic novels, mysteries and historical adventures. The world's most famous tr ...Show more
I Paint What I Want to See by Philip Guston
$30.00 NZD
Category: Art + Design
Illuminating reflections on painting and drawing from the great 'art-historical odd man out'. "Thank God for yellow ochre, cadmium red medium, and permanent green light". How does a painter see the world? Philip Guston, one of the most significant artists of the twentieth century, spoke about art with ...Show more
Draw Manga Style - A Beginner's Step-By-Step Guide for Drawing Anime and Manga - 62 Lessons: Basics, Characters, Special Effects by Scott Harris
$33.00 NZD
Category: Art + Design | Series: Draw 62 Ser.
Learn to draw manga style! In Draw Manga Style, artist and online art educator Scott Harris shows you the key principles of drawing anime and manga--starting with the fundamentals, then illustrating how to create a wide variety of characters--by following his easy step-by-step tutorials. Manga Es ...Show more
Art: The Whole Story
$55.00 NZD
Category: Art + Design
Written by an international team of artists, art historians and curators, this absorbing and beautiful book gives readers unparalleled insights into the world_s most iconic artworks. Art: The Whole Story traces the development of art period by period, with the illustrated text covering every genre, from ...Show more