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Architecture books onlineIntroducing… our broad range of books on Architecture, Photography, Art Forms, Film TV & Radio, Dance and Performing Arts, Music and History of Art. In our Film TV & Radio section, we have many other sub-genres such as Books That Inspired Movies including Gone Girl, The Enigma, Fifty Shades of Grey and Foxcatcher. Our Music section includes biographies and sheet music of famous musicians past and present, international and Irish – Elvis, Taylor Swift, David Bowie, Bob Geldof, Ed Sheeran, One Direction, Bono and many more.

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Art & Architecture

Paperback. An acclaimed reassessment of Italian master painter Jacopo Tintoretto, now available in compact pocket format, which charts Tintoretto's life and work in the context of Venetian art and the culture of the Cinquecento. Num Pages: 400 pages, 208 illustrations, 116 in colour. BIC Classification: ACND; AFC; AGB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 219 x 140 x 42. Weight in Grams: 810.
Publisher
Reaktion Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Revised, Expanded
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780234502
ISBN
9781780234502
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 33.84

Hardback. Art and architecture have always been central to Venice but in the Renaissance period, between c1440 and 1600, they reached a kind of apotheosis when many of the city's new buildings, sculpture and paintings took on distinctive and original qualities. This book presents a richly illustrated and easily navigable study of Venetian Renaissance art. Series: Renaissance Art. Num Pages: 224 pages, 135 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DST; ACND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 177 x 260 x 25. Weight in Grams: 838.
Publisher
Laurence King Publishing
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780678511
ISBN
9781780678511
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 33.35

Paperback. What does the familiar phrase Renaissance Art actually refer to? Discussing the works by artists such as Jan van Eyck, Leonardo da Vinci, and Michelangelo, this title explores the truly original and diverse character of the art of the Renaissance. Series: Beginner's Guides. Num Pages: 240 pages, 23 illustrations. BIC Classification: ACND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 130 x 19. Weight in Grams: 198.
Publisher
Oneworld Publications United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781851687244
ISBN
9781851687244
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.37

Hardback. 'The art of poverty' is the first book in English to analyse depictions of beggars in sixteenth-century European art. It develops a striking thesis, arguing that such images largely conformed to two paradoxical, though complimentary, traditions: the one ironising, the other idealising. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations, black & white|Illustrations, colour|Line drawings, unspecified. BIC Classification: ACN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 178 x 241 x 21. Weight in Grams: 880.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Manchester University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780719075827
ISBN
9780719075827
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 151.83

Paperback. "The two sides of Shaw .. are at the center of .. [this] compulsively readable biography."-Daniel Akst, Wall Street Journal Num Pages: 464 pages, 16 pages of illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGJ; AVH; AVRN; BGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 209 x 141 x 30. Weight in Grams: 378.
Publisher
WW Norton & Co United States
Number of pages
448
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393340105
ISBN
9780393340105
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 17.59

Hardcover. From Thomas Hamilton to contemporary artists, Tom Normand traces the 200 year history of the Royal Scottish Academy. High quality reproductions are accompanied by short summaries, directing the reader to particular points of interest within each artwork. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: AGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 175 x 14. Weight in Grams: 476.
Publisher
Luath Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781908373526
ISBN
9781908373526
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 16.55

Paperback. Through the ideas and associations inspired by MacPherson's Ossian, this is a discourse on national identity, "authenticity" and the human psyche. Colvin explores these difficult themes while simultaneously creating accessible, provocative photographs. Num Pages: 64 pages, 28 colour photographs. BIC Classification: AFC; AGB; AJC; DSBB; DSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 279 x 245 x 8. Weight in Grams: 426.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
National Galleries of Scotland United Kingdom
Number of pages
64
Condition
New
SKU
V9781903278352
ISBN
9781903278352
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 21.22

Sheet music. .
Publisher
Faber Music Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571539550
ISBN
9780571539550
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 21.58

Paperback. Intends to bring together more than two dozen stories about historic landmarks, theaters, watering holes, hotels, and houses that are haunted by movie stars, television personalities, and other celebrities. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AN; VXQG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 142 x 20. Weight in Grams: 368.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Globe Pequot Press United States
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780762749492
ISBN
9780762749492
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.07

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
The New Press United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9781595589415
ISBN
9781595589415
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.32

Paperback. Lee Morgan was a prodigy: recruited to Dizzy Gillespie's big band while still a teenager, joining Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers. But Morgan's personal life remained troubled, and during a fight with his girlfriend at a New York club, he was shot and killed, aged 33. This is a biography of the jazz trumpeter Lee Morgan (1938-72). Series: Popular Music History. Num Pages: 256 pages, b&w photos. BIC Classification: AVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 159 x 233 x 20. Weight in Grams: 488.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Equinox Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845533823
ISBN
9781845533823
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.56

hardcover. Portrays the beauty of this age-old craft of letter carving in stone, alongside practical instruction. This book guides through the basics of letter carving, drawn lettering and making simple designs; explains a proportioning system for classical Roman capitals; and demonstrates a useful approach to designing letterform variations. Num Pages: 192 pages, 380 colour photographs and diagrams. BIC Classification: AFKC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 288 x 228 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1052. 192 pages, 380 colour photographs and diagrams. Portrays the beauty of this age-old craft of letter carving in stone, alongside practical instruction. This book guides through the basics of letter carving, drawn lettering and making simple designs; explains a proportioning system for classical Roman capitals; and demonstrates a useful approach to designing letterform variations. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AFKC. Dimension: 288 x 228 x 19. Weight: 1014.
Publisher
The Crowood Press
Number of pages
192
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9781861268792
ISBN
9781861268792
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 33.87

Paperback. Num Pages: 96 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: AVRL1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 7. Weight in Grams: 166.
Publisher
Hal Leonard Corporation United States
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781423418498
ISBN
9781423418498
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 18.38

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Hal Leonard Corporation United States
Edition
Otab
Number of pages
102
Condition
New
SKU
V9780634031601
ISBN
9780634031601
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 24.14

Hardcover. In 1966 the artist Tom Phillips discovered A Human Document (1892), an obscure Victorian romance by W H Mallock, and set himself the task of altering every page, by painting, collage or cut-up techniques, to create an entirely new version. This 50th anniversary edition presents an entirely new and complete version of A Humument. Num Pages: 392 pages. BIC Classification: AGB; FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 140 x 183 x 42. Weight in Grams: 698.
Publisher
Thames and Hudson Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Sixth
Condition
New
SKU
V9780500519035
ISBN
9780500519035
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 29.10

Hardcover. Fantasy Travel shows people sitting proudly and playfully in studio mock-ups of aeroplanes, cars, speedboats and hot air balloons. Such modes of transport were beyond the dreams of the average person in the early twentieth century but the photographic studios allowed them to indulge wild flights of fancy and take away the resulting postcards. Series: Photo Postcards from the Tom Phillips Archive. Num Pages: 112 pages, 200. BIC Classification: AJB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 174 x 15. Weight in Grams: 444. Vintage People on Photo Postcards. Series: Photo Postcards from the Tom Phillips Archive. 112 pages, 200. Fantasy Travel shows people sitting proudly and playfully in studio mock-ups of aeroplanes, cars, speedboats and hot air balloons. Such modes of transport were beyond the dreams of the average person in the early twentieth century but the photographic studios allowed them to indulge wild flights of fancy and take away the resulting postcards. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AJB. Dimension: 199 x 174 x 15. Weight: 444.
Publisher
Bodleian Library, University of Oxford
Number of pages
112
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781851243839
ISBN
9781851243839
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.82

Hardcover. 'Menswear' presents photographic postcards of men in all manner of outfits, whether formal, practical or casual, dating from around 1900 up to c. 1949. Most of the subjects are posing for portraits, displaying both their individual style and an interpretation of the fashions of the time. Series: Photo Postcards from the Tom Phillips Archive. Num Pages: 112 pages, 200. BIC Classification: AJB; AKTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 176 x 16. Weight in Grams: 444.
Publisher
The Bodleian Library United Kingdom
Number of pages
112
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781851243785
ISBN
9781851243785
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.82

Hardcover. Assembled and designed by Tom Phillips from his themed collection of over 50,000 photographic postcards, 'Women & Hats' explores the remarkable range in the world of millinery from outrageous Edwardian creations to the inventive austerities of the Second World War. Series: Photo Postcards from the Tom Phillips Archive. Num Pages: 112 pages, 202 halftones. BIC Classification: AJB; AJCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 202 x 184 x 17. Weight in Grams: 452. Vintage People on Photo Postcards. Series: Photo Postcards from the Tom Phillips Archive. 112 pages, 202 halftones. Assembled and designed by Tom Phillips from his themed collection of over 50,000 photographic postcards, 'Women & Hats' explores the remarkable range in the world of millinery from outrageous Edwardian creations to the inventive austerities of the Second World War. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AJB; AJCP. Dimension: 202 x 184 x 17. Weight: 452.
Publisher
Bodleian Library, University of Oxford
Number of pages
112
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781851243624
ISBN
9781851243624
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.80

Hardcover. Assembled and designed by the artist Tom Phillips from his collection of over 50,000 photographic postcards, 'Readers' shows people reading (or pretending to read) a wide variety of material from the Bible to Film Fun, either in the photographer's studio, in their own home or holidaying on the beach. Series: Photo Postcards from the Tom Phillips Archive. Num Pages: 112 pages, 203 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: AJB; AJCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 202 x 184 x 17. Weight in Grams: 452. Vintage People on Photo Postcards. Series: Photo Postcards from the Tom Phillips Archive. 112 pages, 203 black & white halftones. Assembled and designed by the artist Tom Phillips from his collection of over 50,000 photographic postcards, 'Readers' shows people reading (or pretending to read) a wide variety of material from the Bible to Film Fun, either in the photographer's studio, in their own home or holidaying on the beach. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AJB; AJCP. Dimension: 202 x 184 x 17. Weight: 452.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Bodleian Library, University of Oxford
Number of pages
112
Condition
New
SKU
V9781851243594
ISBN
9781851243594
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.80

Hardcover. This series of books draws on Tom Phillips' collection of over 50,000 photographic postcards. 'Bicycles' documents the great age of the safety bicycle which was the instrument of emancipation for women and freedom for men. Also we see competitive racers and pedalling toddlers. Series: Photo Postcards from the Tom Phillips Archive. Num Pages: 112 pages, 202 halftones. BIC Classification: AJB; AJCP; WSQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 202 x 184 x 16. Weight in Grams: 446.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
The Bodleian Library United Kingdom
Number of pages
112
Condition
New
SKU
V9781851243686
ISBN
9781851243686
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.82

Hardcover. Continuing the artist-designed 'Photo Postcards from the Tom Phillips Archive' series, 'Weddings' presents 200 images from the turn of the century that captures all the stages of the ceremony. Series: Photo Postcards from the Tom Phillips Archive. Num Pages: 112 pages, 202 halftones. BIC Classification: AJB; AJCP; WCS; WJW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 202 x 184 x 16. Weight in Grams: 444. Vintage People on Photo Postcards. Series: Photo Postcards from the Tom Phillips Archive. 112 pages, 202 halftones. Continuing the artist-designed 'Photo Postcards from the Tom Phillips Archive' series, 'Weddings' presents 200 images from the turn of the century that captures all the stages of the ceremony. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AJB; AJCP; WCS; WJW. Dimension: 202 x 184 x 16. Weight: 448.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Bodleian Library, University of Oxford
Number of pages
112
Condition
New
SKU
V9781851243693
ISBN
9781851243693
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.80

Paperback. "A maker of memorable images..Tom Phillips has a range of sympathy which goes beyond the Anglo-American gamut..he is a quintessentialist; a man who likes to reproduce complex and difficult subjects to a magic minimum." John Russell, The New York Times Num Pages: 296 pages, 500 illustrations, 415 in colour. BIC Classification: ACX; AFC; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 304 x 235 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1888.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Am. ed.
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9780500974025
ISBN
9780500974025
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.71

Num Pages: 128 pages, 253 colour photos. BIC Classification: AMV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 287 x 220 x 17. Weight in Grams: 936.
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
128
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764346668
ISBN
9780764346668
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 28.26

Paperback. Num Pages: 184 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: ANC; CJB; JNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 142 x 12. Weight in Grams: 268.
Publisher
Meriwether Publishing,U.S. United States
Number of pages
184
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Condition
New
SKU
V9781566080637
ISBN
9781566080637
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 17.84

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