Books

 A lively history of Surrealism, from its beginnings in Paris to its expansion into an international artistic movement Dreamworld: Surrealism at 100 celebrates the centennial of André Breton’s Manifesto of Surrealism (1924), which launched one of...

The creative and collaborative history of vanguard printmaking studio and publisher Brand X. Brand X, founded in 1979 as a screenprinting laboratory in New York City, fosters creative collaborations in which paper, ink, and a seemingly endless variety...

Tracing the surge in creativity and transformations in culture and the arts during one of history’s most tumultuous decades Boom: Art and Design in the 1940s looks at the complex shifts in technology and the arts, including music, film, and fashion,...

Michael R. Taylor (Author) with essays by Andrew Lins, Melissa S. Meighan, and Beth A. Price, Ken Sutherland, Scott Homolka, and Elena Torok In his early thirties, Marcel Duchamp convinced everyone that he had abandoned making art in favor of playing...

Few artists tried as hard as Claude Monet (1840–1926) to capture light itself on canvas. The painter of whom Cézanne said “only  an eye, but my God what an eye!” he stayed true to the principle of absolute fidelity to the visual sensation, painting...

Matthew Affron (Author) With contributions by Cécile Debray, Alexander Kauffman, Michael R. Taylor, and John Vick This book offers an engaging and accessible introduction to one of the twentieth century’s greatest and most enigmatic artists, Marcel...

World-renowned designer, artist, and author John Derian returns with yet another gorgeous and highly giftable tome. Adapted from John Derian Picture Book II, John Derian Sticker Book II offers a curated collection of over 700 stickers that both adults...

A close look at the creative production of the United States Shaker communities and their influence on designers and artists past and present Established in the 18th century, the Shakers were a Christian community that embraced principles of social...

Walter Gropius outlines the guiding principles of Bauhaus living, from household utensils to textiles and ceramics The Bauhaus sought to unite life, craftsmanship and art under one coherent ethos and aesthetic. In New Works from Bauhaus Workshops—the...

This compact powerhouse guide shows how small artistic acts can start a revolution. Author/illustrator-turned-Guerilla artist Keri Smith shares fun assignments and handy tips in her unique style to help anyone unleash their creative energy into the...

A pencil or pen is never to far away with this very handy pencase from Midori. With its adjustable elasticated band,  the pencase slips onto your notebook (fitting notebook sizes from B6 to A5) cover so you always have a pen with your notebook. As...

A pencil or pen is never to far away with this very handy pencase from Midori. With its adjustable elasticated band,  the pencase slips onto your notebook (fitting notebook sizes from B6 to A5) cover so you always have a pen with your notebook. As...