Art Books

Extensive look at one of the largest collections of British art from the 17th to the 19th century, held in America. 463pp colour & b/w prints P/B more information

Catherine Slessor. An in-depth survey of one of the most influential illustrators in British history. Includes beautiful reproductions of the most popular & less well-known illustr... more information

Beautiful butterflies in their natural habitat are the subject for this fine collection of paintings by Gordon Beningfield. 96pp colour & b/w plates H/B more information

The author records in words & pictures the special places, interesting architecture, wildlife & country characters that make up traditional village life. 91pp colour prints H/B ... more information

The artist presents Hardy's Wessex, recognisable from the many novels, in his own inimitable style - from the rugged heathland to the bustling towns. 142pp b/w & colour illusts H/B... more information

The sumptuous beauty of Hardy's Dorset & surroundings is presented through the superb artwork of Gordon Beningfield. 64pp colour & b/w prints H/B more information

Isabella Steer. Detailed commentary on 120 works - some considered to be important pieces, others less well known, but all demonstrating the rich texture of Britain's artistic heri... more information

Illustrated by works from previously unpublished collections, demonstrating Chagall's art as a personal adventure, a sensational flight of imagination. 160pp colour prints H/B (rrp... more information

Carlo Pedrotti. Examining the background of the great artist, where he cam from, who his influences were & how he made his way in the world to become the most remarkable man of his... more information

Jean-Claude Frere. All the many aspects of Leonardo's genius are presented here. We see him as painter, engineer, inventor, mathematician & architect. He was a renaissance man in t... more information

Looking in detail at all aspects of the work of of the most revered artists of the twentieth century. Includes detailed commentary on 120 examples of work. 256pp colour prints H/B ... more information

Full colour reproductions of a number of the artist's works, complete with details of his life placing the pieces in context. 80pp colour prints H/B more information

Fine selection of reproductions, complete with contextual annotation, demonstrating the deft touch of a master artist. 160pp colour prints H/B (rrp £24.95) more information

Offers a fresh look at the diverse faces & talents of a man who chose to live outside the bounds of bourgeois marriage, family & society. 222pp colour prints P/B more information

One of the greatest portrait painters of all time. A keen observer of his era, Holbein became the court painter to Henry VIII & his wives, & is to this day revered within the art w... more information

Jean-Claude Frere. All the many aspects of Da Vinci's genius are presented here. We see him as painter, engineer, inventor, mathematician & architect. He was a renaissance man in t... more information

Superb collection of illustrations, complete with background information & commentary on various works. 80pp colour prints H/B more information

John Burdick. From wallpapers & furniture to stained glass & illuminated manuscripts, William Morris sought to refurbish the world with functional designs that were as useful as th... more information

Stunning collection of prints by Alphonse Mucha, with concise accompanying text. A beautiful introduction to this wonderful artist. 80pp colour prints H/B more information

A fantastic selection of colour reproductions of some of Munch's finest & most celebrated works, complete with accompanying text. 80pp colour prints H/B more information