Victoria and Albert

DescriptionFrom urban farming to public feasting and sensuous tableware, and from edible insects to lab-grown meat, the future of food is a hot top...

A beautifully illustrated account of one of the greatest royal love matches of all time

DescriptionMary Quant (b. 1934) was an icon of her generation and the personification of 1960s "swinging London." This book, published to accompany...

DescriptionCapturing the highlights of a major V&A exhibition, this stunning volume celebrates the House of Dior from its foundation in 1947 to the...

Marking the 125th anniversary of William Morris's death, this is the most wide-ranging, comprehensive - and beautiful - illustrated study of Willia...

Christian Dior (1905-1957) rocketed to fame with his first collection in 1947 when the "New Look" took the world by storm. This charming and modest...

Embroidery: A Maker's Guide contains fifteen beautiful step- by- step projects for crafters at all levels. Each one takes its cue from a different ...

Explore the phenomenon of Alice in Wonderland, which has captivated readers from Walt Disney to Annie Leibovitz for over 150 years Lewis Carroll's ...

Get intimately acquainted with the V&A's world-renowned collection of undergarments in this eye-opening visual history. From camisoles to corsets, ...

DescriptionCalligraphy--along with brush lettering, sign writing, and the chalkboard--is undergoing a surge in popularity. Examples of beautiful le...

Patchwork & Quilting: A Maker's Guide contains fifteen beautiful step- by- step projects for crafters at all levels. Each one takes its cue from a ...

Publisher: Thames & Hudson LtdIllustration(s): 117 Illustrations, colorNumber of pages: 256Publication date: 2022Dimensions: 239 x 185 x 22Cover ty...

Publisher: Thames & Hudson LtdAuthor(s): Eric RaviliousIllustration(s): 24 Illustrations, colorNumber of pages: 112Publication date: 2022Dimensions...

The autobiography of Mary Quant--the inventor of the miniskirt--was originally published in 1966 at the height of Swinging London. After opening he...

A rich and authoritative sourcebook on silk, with more than 600 colour illustrations.Publisher: Thames & Hudson LtdIllustration(s): 620 Illustratio...

DescriptionPaul Poiret (1879-1944) led the fashion world in the first decades of the 20th century. His autobiography tells the story of the meteori...

Contributor(s): Text by (Art/Photo Books): Rosemary CrillThe Victoria and Albert Museum, London, is the world's greatest museum of art and design, ...

This book opens an exciting archive of fashion illustration by Francis Marshall (1901-1980), whose career coincided with the golden age of fashion ...

DescriptionSir Norman Hartnell (1901-1979) was the star of London couture during the interwar years, gaining international fame as dressmaker to th...

DescriptionFrom a distance, micromosaics appear like paintings; it is only on closer inspection that the intricate patterns of tesserae (the tiny p...

DescriptionThe arts were an important shared enthusiasm of Queen Victoria and her consort, Prince Albert, throughout their marriage. Of particular ...

A richly illustrated sourcebook of two-dimensional pattern and three dimensional ornamentation, presenting more than 1, 000 historic and contempora...

A fresh and fascinating look at the key subject of Rossetti's art that will appeal to a broad art-loving readership.Illustrations: 126 Illustration...

Barbara Hulanicki's BIBA Shop grew from one room to a five-story department store as it became an icon of hip '60s and '70s London and a hangout fo...

The Italian Renaissance was a golden age for bronze sculpture, both on a grand scale--such as Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise, or Cellini's Perseus--a...

'This is just the novel for whiling away a few pleasant evenings with a nice cup of tea' Publishers WeeklyPublisher: Allison & BusbyAuthor(s): Jim ...

Reducere. Pilar loves to dance. She pli s while brushing her teeth. She leaps when hurrying to ballet class. But when tryouts for her favorite ballet are hel...

'Rappaport uses new sources to give a vivid account of Albert's death . Drawing widely on contemporary letters, diaries and memoirs, Rappaport brin...

DescriptionYour mission: Find Victor Dowd's missing sketchbook. And discover one of the most unusual stories of World War II. Meet the 603rd Camouf...

Offers a full explanation of the wider situation to set each VC action within the bigger picture.Illustrations: 200 black and white illustrations &...

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