Blue by Derek Jarman - Ekphrasis Series MSRP: Now: $15.00 Was: Derek Jarman's Blue weaves a sensory tapestry that serves as both a political call to action and a meditation on illness, dying, and love. “For Blue there are no boundaries or solutions.” —Derek Jarman Originally... MSRP: Now: $15.00 Was:
Ramblings of a Wannabe Painter by Paul Gauguin - Ekphrasis Series MSRP: Now: $15.00 Was: “Criticism is our censorship . . .” So begins one of the greatest invectives against criticism ever written by an artist. Paul Gauguin wrote “Racontars de rapin” only months before he died in 1903, but the essay remained... MSRP: Now: $15.00 Was:
Chardin and Rembrandt by Marcel Proust - Ekphrasis Series MSRP: Now: $15.00 Was: Long overlooked in Proust’s posthumously published writings, Chardin and Rembrandt, written when he was only twenty-four years old, not only reemphasizes the importance of visual art to his development, but contains the seeds of his later work... MSRP: Now: $15.00 Was:
On Contemporary Art by César Aira - Ekphrasis Series MSRP: Now: $15.00 Was: Translated into English for the first time, On Contemporary Art, a speech by the renowned novelist César Aira, was delivered at a 2010 colloquium in Madrid dedicated to bridging the gap between writing and the visual arts. On... MSRP: Now: $15.00 Was:
Letters to A Young Painter (Balthus) by Rainer Maria Rilke - Ekphrasis Series MSRP: Now: $15.00 Was: Never before translated into English, Rainer Maria Rilke’s fascinating Letters to a Young Painter, written toward the end of his life between 1920 and 1926, is a surprising companion to his infamous Letters to a Young Poet, earlier correspondence... MSRP: Now: $15.00 Was:
The Great Mughals: Art, Architecture and Opulence MSRP: Now: $70.00 Was: Showcases some of the most stunning treasures from the dynasty that created the Taj Mahal The Great Mughals presents, for the first time, the opulent, internationalist culture of Mughal Hindustan in the age of its greatest emperors: Akbar (r... MSRP: Now: $70.00 Was:
Photography and Belief by David Levi Strauss - Ekphrasis Series MSRP: Now: $15.00 Was: In this exploration of contemporary photography, David Levi Strauss questions the concept that “seeing is believing”. Identifying a recent shift in the dominance of photography, David Levi Strauss looks at the power of the medium in the age of... MSRP: Now: $15.00 Was:
Calling the Shots: A Queer History of Photography MSRP: Now: $60.00 Was: An accessible, inspirational, and engaging introductory survey of LGBTQIA+ photography, as told through the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Drawing on one of the oldest and largest photography collections in the world, Calling the... MSRP: Now: $60.00 Was:
Women in the Middle Ages: Illuminating the World of Peasants, Nuns, and Queens MSRP: Now: $45.00 Was: A magnificently illustrated oversized book that uses art to illuminate the lives of medieval women, from peasants to queens Medieval women ruled over kingdoms, abbeys, and households; produced stunning works of art and craft; and did the hard work that... MSRP: Now: $45.00 Was:
Women Pioneers of the Arts and Crafts Movement MSRP: Now: $45.00 Was: A celebration of the work and ambition of the women who were at the heart of the Arts and Crafts Movement. Women Pioneers of the Arts and Crafts Movement is a celebration of the work and ambition of the women who were at the heart of the most influential... MSRP: Now: $45.00 Was:
An Opinionated Guide to Women Painters MSRP: Now: $20.00 Was: For as long as there’s been paint, there have been women painters – these are the painters you may not have heard of who have shaped the way we see. From artists at the forefront of the Dutch Golden Age to avant-garde radicals in Soviet Russia and... MSRP: Now: $20.00 Was:
Digital Art: 1960s to Now MSRP: Now: $60.00 Was: A new history of digital art from the 1960s to the present day, with decade-by-decade essays exploring evolving digital art practices, alongside interviews with artists, gallerists, museum curators, and collectors. This new, image-led history of global... MSRP: Now: $60.00 Was:
Lucy R. Lippard on Pop Art MSRP: Now: $16.95 Was: Explore the dynamic world of 1960s pop art through Lucy Lippard's insightful analysis of this groundbreaking international art movement. Surprising, questioning, challenging, enriching: the Pocket Perspectives series presents timeless works by... MSRP: Now: $16.95 Was:
Ingenious: A Biography of Benjamin Franklin, Scientist MSRP: Now: $29.99 Was: The dramatic story of an ingenious man who explained nature and created a country. Benjamin Franklin was one of the preeminent scientists of his time. Driven by curiosity, he conducted cutting-edge research on electricity, heat, ocean currents,... MSRP: Now: $29.99 Was:
What To Draw and How To Draw It MSRP: Now: $16.00 Was: This step-by-step drawing guide from acclaimed cartoonist E.G. Lutz has helped budding artists hone their skills since 1913. E.G. Lutz provides simple, step-by-step instructions for constructing over one hundred distinct drawings, including lighthouses,... MSRP: Now: $16.00 Was:
Soul of a Nation Art in the Age of Black Power MSRP: Now: $45.00 Was: African American art in the era of Malcolm X and the Black Panthers In the period of radical change that was 1963–83, young black artists at the beginning of their careers confronted difficult questions about art, politics and racial identity. How... MSRP: Now: $45.00 Was:
Morpho: Mammals MSRP: Now: $16.95 Was: Improve your skills and techniques for drawing mammals! This small, portable book presents more than 500 drawings for 100 species of mammals, collected into categories of habitat—land, water, and air. In this book, artist and teacher Michel... MSRP: Now: $16.95 Was:
Morpho: Simplified Forms MSRP: Now: $16.95 Was: The must-have guide for all artists who draw the human figure! This small, portable book presents a unique perspective on the human body for artists to study and implement in their drawing work. In this book, artist and teacher Michel Lauricella... MSRP: Now: $16.95 Was:
The Korean Myths: A Guide to the Gods, Heroes and Legends MSRP: Now: $25.95 Was: A fascinating introduction to the world of Korean myth and legend. The myths of Korea may seem a complex and intriguing mix of ghosts, spirits, and superstition, but they form the bedrock of one of the most vibrant global cultures today. In the... MSRP: Now: $25.95 Was:
This Morning, This Evening, So Soon: James Baldwin and the Voices of Queer Resistance MSRP: Now: $39.95 Was: Portrayals of James Baldwin and others in his circle highlight the iconic writer’s activism The American writer and activist James Baldwin (1924–87) considered himself a “witness” as he challenged perspectives on America and its history through his work... MSRP: Now: $39.95 Was:
