‘The clarity, authority, wit and insight Lawrence brings to bear are like torches shining into the turbulent darkness of a subject we all wonder at, but which we mostly feel unable to even to...więcej »
This stunning visual celebration of the world's most celebrated novelists, poets, and playwrights tells the fascinating stories of their lives and works.Lavishly illustrated with portra...więcej »
The Performer explores the relations between performing in art (particularly music), politics and everyday experience. It focuses on the bodily and physical dimensions of performing, rather than on...więcej »
We all notice when the poor get poorer: when there are more rough sleepers and food bank queues start to grow. But if the rich become richer, there is nothing much to see in public and, for most of...więcej »
From the time of the ancient Greeks onwards the West's relationship with Asia consisted for the most part of outrageous tales of strange beasts and monsters, of silk and spices shipped over vast di...więcej »
Master more than 80 drawing techniques with step-by-step workshops and advice from professional artistsKickstart your creativity and create a masterpiece with step-by-step workshops and...więcej »
The definitive global visual history of architectureFrom ancient dwellings to modern high-tech skyscrapers, discover everything there is to know about the history of architecture around...więcej »
For much of their history, societies have violently oppressed ethnic, religious and sexual minorities. It is no surprise then that many who passionately believe in social justice have come to think...więcej »
Discover the history behind photography and learn the skills to get the best from your photographs.A comprehensive all-in-one guide, Photography introduces you to the art, history, and ...więcej »
Less than a month after it marched into France in summer 1870, the Prussian army had devastated its opponents, captured Napoleon III and wrecked all assumptions about Europe's pecking order. Other ...więcej »