Art & Antiques
to a powerful tool of artistic expression, from medieval altarpieces to Modernist experiments. Pink
Hayley Edwards-Dujardin 305 How the colour went from being a symbol of innocence and frivolity to a powerful vehicle for artistic play, ambiguity and subversion.
Princeton University Press
Reading Pictures DB Dowd 17th March, hb, eb, £50, 9780691245683
A history of illustration from the beginning of popular print to the rise of mass literacy and into today’s age of digital media.
some of the most influential creators of the 20th century. O’Keeffe-isms Georgia O’Keeffe, Larry Warsh (ed) 5th May, 84729
Vermeer’s Afterlives Ruth Bernard Yeazell 9th June, hb, eb, £35, 9780691277820
How a once-forgotten Dutch painter inspired generations of artists, writers and filmmakers.
Gold from Newton’s Apple Tree Nabil Ali
10th March, hb, eb, £32, 9780691278216
Exquisitely illustrated collection of historical guides to creating pigments from flowers and plants.
Invisible Hands Margaret S Graves 10th February, hb, eb, £55, 9780691279749
The remarkable history of forged and fabricated Islamic ceramics, their makers and their unique role in colonial trade.
The Atlas of World Embroidery Gillian Vogelsang-Eastwood
17th February, hb, eb, £50, 9780691261911
Richly illustrated history of embroidery and needlework, showcasing the glorious range of styles, motifs and materials used around the world.
Sofonisba’s Lesson Michael W Cole 14th July, hb, eb, £58, 9780691263410
Landmark study of the first major woman painter of the Renaissance. Revised and expanded to include new discoveries.
Venetian Canvas and the Transformation of Painting Cleo Nisse
19th May, hb, eb, £58, 9780691271675
Investigation of how the adoption of canvas revolutionised art, from Bellini and Titian to Veronese and Tintoretto.
Series
Isms hb, eb, £12.99, 97806912 Duchamp-isms Larry Warsh (ed) 10th March, 74485 Provocative or evocative (depending on the artist) quotations from
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Willem De Kooning John Elderfield 14th April, hb, eb, £42, 9780691973968
The years 1945 to 1950 were the breakthrough years for De Kooning, a formative time in his career.
Profile Editions
The St William Window At York Minster Sarah Brown, Christopher Norton
26th March, hb, £35, 9781805225607
Guide to a masterpiece of medieval art and a remarkable conservation story that has never previously been told.
Quadrille
The Traveling Sketcher: City Alice Mawdsley
19th May, pb, £16.99, 9781837836192
Complete guide to drawing on location using just five colours.
ramp.space
Crazy About Rolex Michael Koeckritz 17th March, hb, £75, 9783948046330
Unconventional and tongue-in-cheek approach to the world of the luxury brand.
The Bookseller Buyer’s Guide Non-Fiction
Reaktion Books Series
Renaissance Lives hb, eb, £17.95, 978183639
Illustrated life histories and achievements of significant artists, intellectuals and scientists in the early modern world. Francisco de Zurbarán and the Fabric of the World Jeremy Robbins 1st March, vol 44, 1753 Lorenzo Ghiberti Scott Nethersole 1st May, vol 45, 1906 Paolo Veronese and the Nobility of Painting Tom Nichols 1st May, vol 46, 1920 Annibale Carracci Frances Gage 1st July, vol 132, 2460
The Connoisseur Peter Burke 1st June, hb, eb, £20, 9781836391951
Cultural history of the art connoisseur, from the Renaissance to the present day.
riverrun
A Noble Madness James Delbourgo 19th June, pb, eb, £14.99, 9781529424034
A short and twisted history of obsessive collecting.
Rizzoli
Draw Happy: People and Faces Tilly
5th May, pb, £15.95, 9780789344267
Create fun people and faces, both real and imagined, with more than 100 easy art prompts.
Casa Kahlo Mara Romeo Kahlo, Mara de Anda Romeo
31st March, hb, £40, 9780847875573
Curated and written by Kahlo’s great-nieces, this book offers an unparalleled glimpse into the artist. Hundreds of personal items offer an intimate view into her environment and personal life.
Star Petra Collins 10th March, hb, £35, 9780847876310
Fictional pop stars and their fans in tales of love and obsession inspired by celebs from the 2010s.
Modern Majesty Chris Jackson 10th March, hb, £36.50, 9780847876402
Royal photographer unveils an intimate and visually striking collection that offers a rare look at the British monarchy.
Rocky Nook
Inventive Drawing Will Weston 10th April, hb, £30, 9781681989211
Master the art of visual storytelling through drawing and composition.
The Artistic Anatomy Coloring Book Rey Bustos
17th March, pb, £30, 9798888143261
Invaluable workbook for artists of all levels looking to improve their understanding of the human form.
The iPhone Photography Book Scott Kelby
24th March, 2nd edn, pb, £25, 9798888144077
Tips on taking great pictures.
How to Print Glyn Dewis 17th March, pb, £38, 9798888144190
A complete photographic printing workflow course, from monitoring calibration to final presentation
Series
Pocket Guides spiralbound, £12.99, 9798888144
Quick ways to learn the basics. Color Theory 101 Michelle Tabares 6th February, 558 iPhone Photography Scott Kelby 3rd April, 718
Morpho
Michel Lauricella 14th May, pb, £38, 9798888144756
Reorganised approach to the human figure in all its diversity. Makes a great gift for any artist.
DIY Watercolor Cards Mary Wu 12th May, pb, £25, 9798888144831
Step-by-step lessons and removable card templates to paint.
Roli Books
Saris of India Rta Kapur Chishti, Martand Singh (ed), Renuka Kelkar (illus)
30th June, hb, £65, 9788174363749
In-depth study of a clothing heritage documents 108 drapes,
regional weaves and cultural practices across 15 states.
Pashmina Jewels Frank Ames 30th June, hb, £45, 9788196738747
Uncovers the mystical artistry of Sikh Kashmir shawls, tracing their origins, cultural context and revival through rich visuals and historical insight.
Royal Academy of Arts
Rose Wylie Katharine Stout, Jennifer Higgie, Frances Morris
9th February, hb, £30, 9781915815224
Published to accompany an exhibition at the Royal Academy, this book brings together leading authorities.
Royal Collection Trust
Royal Diamonds 5th March, hb, £15, 9781909741980
Gift book featuring exquisite imagery.
Rutgers University Press
Funny Stuff Laura LaPlaca (ed), Ryan Lintelman (ed), Mel Brooks, Laura LaPlaca, Ryan Lintelman et al
10th March, hb, £32, 9781978837966
Transporting readers behind the scenes to see rarely exhibited artefacts while learning the stories of famous, infamous and unknown comics and their influence on the nation’s culture.
Scala Arts & Heritage
Rebels With La Causa Tere Romo, Tatiana Reinoza, Jesus Barraza, Ella Maria Diaz, Lorena Marquez
10th March, hb, £40, 9781785516238
Vibrantly coloured, politically charged imagery in what will be the first comprehensive examination of work by the Sacramento-based collective known as the Royal Chicano Air Force.
Spray Alex Grimley, Bruce McColl
14th May, pb, £28, 9781785516405
In the 1960s Jules Olitski gained acclaim for abstract spray paintings and sculptures. This book features paintings, sculptures and works
on paper inspired by his masterpiece Shoot (1965).
Counterpoint Rene Paul Barilleaux (ed) 10th February, hb, £40, 9781785515989
Tells the story of one man’s generous gift that formed a brilliant collection of Minimalism, Conceptualism and Avant-Garde art.
Scheidegger & Spiess
El Lissitzky and Switzerland Carole Haensler (ed)
24th February, hb, £35, 9783039422906
Brings together for the first time all of Lissitzky’s important works held in the collections of Swiss museums, including parts of a previously unpublished portfolio.
Sigmar Polke. The Journey 1980-1981 Katharina Schmidt
13th April, hb, £65, 9783039423057
First scholarly account of German artist ’s little-known journey to Southeast Asia and Australia and the formative effect it had on his future work.
Migration of Form Roger M Buergel (ed), Sophia Prinz (ed)
11th May, pb, £45, 9783039420032
Explains how contemp- orary exhibitions can contribute to a broader understanding of the complex global entanglements that shape our world and life.
The Logic of Rain Wolfgang Scheppe (ed) 13th April, hb, £75, 9783039422357
Highlights from the world’s largest collection of Japanese katagami dyeing stencils for samurai kimonos, complemented with essays by international scholars.
Search Press
Paint 50: Watercolour Figures Trevor Waugh
17th February, pb, £12.99, 9781800923591
The loose, expressive style of Waugh is an easy way to gain confidence in capturing motion and creating character.
200 Cute Things to Draw Yishan Li 16th March, pb, £12.99, 9781800924642
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