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An irresistible romp through the history of magic, from alchemy to unicorns, ancient witchcraft to Harry's Hogwarts - packed with unseen sketches and manuscript pages from J.K. Rowling, magical illustrations from Jim Kay and weird, wonderful and inspiring artefacts that have been magically released from the archives at
the British Library.
This spellbinding book takes readers on a journey through the Hogwarts curriculum, including Herbology, Defence Against the Dark Arts, Astronomy, Divination and more. Discover the truth behind making the Philosopher's Stone, create your very own potion and uncover the secret of invisible ink. Learn all about the history of mandrake roots and dragons, discover what witches really used their brooms for, pore over incredible images of actual mermaids and read about real-life potions, astronomers and alchemists. The perfect gift for aspiring witches and wizards and any Harry Potter fan.
Celebrating twenty years of Harry Potter magic, and produced in association with the British Library to support their major exhibition, Harry Potter: A History of Magic.
Capturing the highlights of the major Victoria and Albert Museum
exhibition, Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams, this stunning
souvenir celebrates the House of Dior from its foundation in 1947
to the present day. Haute-couture gowns by Christian Dior and the
illustrious creative directors who followed him -Yves Saint
Laurent, Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferre, John Galliano, Bill Gaytten,
Raf Simons and Maria Grazia Chiuri-are showcased here, each
described by Oriole Cullen and atmospherically photographed by
Laziz Hamani.
Harry Potter: A History of Magic is the official book of the
record-breaking British Library exhibition, a once-in-a-lifetime
collaboration between Bloomsbury, J.K. Rowling and a team of
brilliant curators. As the spectacular show takes up residence at
the New York Historical Society from October 2018, this gorgeous
book - available in paperback for the first time - takes readers on
a fascinating journey through the subjects studied at Hogwarts
School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, from Astronomy and Potions
through to Herbology and Care of Magical Creatures. Each chapter
showcases a treasure trove of artefacts from the British Library
and other collections around the world, beside exclusive
manuscripts, sketches and illustrations from the Harry Potter
archive. There's also a specially commissioned essay for each
subject area by an expert, writer or cultural commentator, inspired
by the contents of the exhibition - absorbing, insightful and
unexpected contributions from Steve Backshall, the Reverend Richard
Coles, Owen Davies, Julia Eccleshare, Roger Highfield, Steve
Kloves, Lucy Mangan, Anna Pavord and Tim Peake, who offer a
personal perspective on their magical theme. Readers will be able
to pore over ancient spell books, amazing illuminated scrolls that
reveal the secret of the Elixir of Life, vials of dragon's blood,
mandrake roots, painted centaurs and a genuine witch's broomstick,
in a book that shows J.K. Rowling's magical inventions alongside
their cultural and historical forebears. This is the ultimate gift
for Harry Potter fans, curious minds, big imaginations,
bibliophiles and readers around the world who missed out on the
chance to see the exhibition in person.
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Picasso and Paper
(Paperback)
Ann Dumas, Emmanuelle Hincelin, Christopher Lloyd, Emilia Philippot, Bill Robinson, …
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R462
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Pablo Picasso's artistic output is astonishing in its ambition and
variety. This handsome publication examines a particular aspect of
his legendary capacity for invention: his imaginative and original
use of paper. He used it as a support for autonomous works,
including etchings, prints and drawings, as well as for his
papier-colle experiments of the 1910s and his revolutionary
three-dimensional 'constructions', made of cardboard, paper and
string. Sometimes, his use of paper was simply determined by
circumstance: in occupied Paris, where art supplies were hard to
come by, he ripped up paper tablecloths to make works of art. And,
of course, his works on paper comprise the preparatory stages of
some of his very greatest paintings, among them Les Demoiselles
d'Avignon (1907) and Guernica (1937). With reproductions of more
than 300 works of art and additional texts by Violette Andres,
Stephen Coppel, Emmanuelle Hincelin, Christopher Lloyd, Johan
Popelard and Claustre Rafart Planas, this sumptuous study reveals
the myriad ways in which Picasso's genius seized the potential of
paper at different stages throughout his career.
If you get hold on texts, articles and interview featuring Ryan
Gander, one word will pop-up in particular - storyteller. Through
his work he always tries to narrate in form of objects or actions
particular feelings or actions, pose questions and maybe sometimes
give loose answers. His initial projects involved public lectures
and performances, but lately it has evolved into creating
articulated stories and emotions through the use of sculpture, real
estate projects, architecture or (sometimes) technically complex
installations. If you have seen his work for the latest dOCUMENTA
in Kassel, Airflow-velocity Study for I Need Some Meaning I Can
Memorise (the Invisible Pull), you are surely aware of the
complexity of the questions his projects pose to the user,
questioning the notions of language and knowledge, a reinvention of
the modes of the appearance and creation of the artwork.
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Drawn from Life
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Hammad Nasar, Katharine Stout, Helen Watson; Edited by Anita Dawood
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R406
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Saying It
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Mieke Bal, Michelle Williams Gamaker, Renate Farro; Edited by Stefan van der Lecq
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R198
Discovery Miles 1 980
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For generations, Black artists from the American South have forged
a unique art tradition. Working in near isolation from established
practices, they have created masterpieces in clay, driftwood,
roots, soil, recycled and cast-off objects that articulate
America's painful past - the inhuman practice of enslavement, the
cruel segregationist policies of the Jim Crow era, and
institutionalised racism. Their works date from the early 20th
century to today and respond to issues ranging from economic
inequality, oppression and social marginalisation, to sexuality,
the influence of place and ancestral memory. Among the sculptures,
paintings, reliefs and drawings included here are works by Thornton
Dial, Lonnie Holley, Ronald Lockett, Hawkins Bolden, Bessie Harvey,
Charles Williams, Mary T. Smith, Purvis Young, Mose Tolliver,
Nellie Mae Rowe, Mary Lee Bendolph, Marlene Bennett Jones, Martha
Jane Pettway, Loretta Pettway, and Henry and Georgia Speller. Also
featured are the celebrated quiltmakers of Gee's Bend, Alabama, and
the neighbouring communities of Rehoboth and Alberta.
This richly illustrated book explores the huge creative endeavour
behind Tolkien's enduring popularity. Lavishly illustrated with
over 300 images of his manuscripts, drawings, maps and letters, the
book traces the creative process behind his most famous literary
works - 'The Hobbit', 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'The
Silmarillion' and reproduces personal photographs and private
papers,some of which have never been seen before in print. Tolkien
drew on his deep knowledge of medieval literature and language to
inform his literary imagination. Six introductory essays cover some
of the main themes in Tolkien's life and work including the
influence of northern languages and legends on the creation of his
own legendarium; his concept of 'Faerie' as a literary construct;
the central importance of his invented languages in his fantasy
writing; his visual imagination and its emergence in his artwork;
and the encouragement he derived from the literary group known as
the Inklings. This book brings together the largest collection of
original Tolkien material ever assembled in a single volume.
Drawing on the archives of the Tolkien collections at the Bodleian
Libraries, Oxford, and Marquette University, Milwaukee, as well as
private collections, this exquisitely produced catalogue draws
together the worlds of J.R.R. Tolkien - scholarly, literary,
creative and domestic - offering a rich and detailed understanding
and appreciation of this extraordinary author.
This lavishly illustrated book showcases the highlights of the
Tolkien archives held at the Bodleian Library. From J.R.R.
Tolkien's childhood in the Midlands and his experience of the First
World War to his studies at school and university; his exquisite
illustrations for The Silmarillion, The Hobbit and The Lord of the
Rings and his creation of intricate and beautiful maps showing the
topography of Middle-earth - the land he invented - this stunning
book is a perfect introduction to Tolkien's creative imagination,
giving a unique insight into the life of this extraordinary writer,
artist and scholar.
History and science collide in the fascinating history of anatomy,
from artistic explorations by Leonardo da Vinci, and the
pioneering, lavishly illustrated book by Andreas Vesalius, to the
crimes of William Burke and William Hare in 19th-century Edinburgh.
This history of how anatomy was studied focuses on Edinburgh and
the West Port murders in 1828 and acknowledges the science's
reliance on dead bodies taken without consent. Edinburgh was an
important centre for medical teaching at this time but the sixteen
murders exposed the darker side of the practice and study of
medicine - the bodies were sold by Burke and Hare to the Edinburgh
anatomist Dr Robert Knox. The book accompanies a major exhibition
at the National Museum of Scotland 2 July-30 October 22 which
charts five hundred years of medical exploration.
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