Fantasy Land Coloring Book by Southern Lotus - Where Little Friends embark on funny adventures and share the cozy daily moments together!What Makes This Book Stand Out:- High-resolution prints for clear, crisp images.- Single-sided printing for neat coloring and easy page removal for framing.- Cute and easy designs suitable for adults, teens, and kids.- Allows colorists to relieve stress, relax, and unleash creativity after a long day.- A meaningful gift for family and friends, helping them discover the joy of coloring.Book Description:Fantasy Land Coloring Book is filled with dreamy landscapes, cute animal characters, and cozy scenes that you'll really into. Whether it’s wandering through enchanted forests, relaxing beneath starlit skies, or giggling at silly discoveries with their tiny companions, each page invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and color your way into a whimsical escape.Book Details:- 40 coloring pages- 8.5 x 8.5 inches- Glossy coverExplore, color, and enjoy stress relief moments with us! Read more

Following the runaway success of Fuzzy Meowvies 1 coloring book, which captured the hearts of cat lovers and film buffs worldwide, comes the eagerly anticipated sequel that raises the whiskers bar even higher! Fuzzy Meowvies 2 delivers a fresh collection of over 30 hand-drawn illustrations transforming iconic movie scenes into feline masterpieces. This cozy coloring book offers hours of relaxation for adults who appreciate both cinematic classics and their furry friends.This delightful and user-friendly coloring book includes:🐾 30+ UNIQUE PAGES: Adorable cinema-inspired cat illustrations, each with its own playful theme🐾 BOLD DESIGNS: Clean, simple lines for easy and enjoyable coloring, suitable for all skill levels🐾 SINGLE-SIDED PRINTING: Prevents color bleed-through (Pro Tip: Place a blank sheet beneath the page for extra protection)🐾 CONVENIENT SIZE: 8.5 x 8.5 inches, perfect for home relaxation or creativity on-the-go🐾 CRISP PRINTING QUALITY: Premium designs ready for you to bring to life with your favorite colorsBring Fuzzy Meowvies 2 coloring book home today and transform classic cinematic moments into your own colorful masterpieces! Read more

A 2024 Book of the Year pick in the Economist, Independent, Prospect, Apollo, New Yorker and at WaterstonesA 2024 Summer Read in the Economist, Telegraph, Guardian, New Yorker, i, and the Evening Standard'My favourite book of 2024... A masterclass of a book' Brandon Taylor'An art world Great Gatsby, deliciously withering and dishy.' Patrick Radden Keefe'Orlando Whitfield [is a] really good writer with crazy stories to tell' Hanif Kureishi DECEPTION IS A FINE ART. When Orlando Whitfield first meets Inigo Philbrick, they are students dreaming of dealing art for a living. Their friendship lasts for fifteen years until one day, Inigo - by then the most successful dealer of his generation - suddenly disappears, accused of a fraud so gigantic and audacious it rocks the art world to its core.A sparklingly sharp memoir of greed, ambition and madness, All That Glitters will take you to the heart of the contemporary art world, a place wilder and wealthier than you could ever imagine.'Explosive... the inside story of the biggest art fraud in American history' Guardian'Liar's Poker, but for art' Economist Read more

*#1 New York Times bestseller* *Shortlisted for The ALCS Gold Dagger Award for Non-Fiction*'A breath-taking read, as compelling as a Highsmith novel. I loved it' - Maggie O'Farrell 'Brilliant… A thrilling heist caper along the lines of Ocean’s Eleven’ - Sunday Times‘Gripping' - Observer ------------A spellbinding portrait of obsession and flawed genius, from the bestselling author of The Stranger in the Wood. For centuries, works of art have been stolen in countless ways from all over the world, but no one has been quite as successful at it as the master thief Stéphane Breitwieser. Carrying out more than 200 heists over nearly ten years - in museums and cathedrals all over Europe - Breitwieser, along with his girlfriend who worked as his lookout, stole more than 300 objects, until it all fell apart in spectacular fashion. In The Art Thief, Michael Finkel brings us into Breitwieser’s strange and fascinating world. Possessed of a remarkable appreciation for art and an innate ability to assess practically any security system, Breitwieser managed to pull off a breathtakingly number of audacious thefts. Yet these strange talents bred a growing disregard for risk and an addict’s need to score, leading Breitwieser to ignore his girlfriend’s pleas to stop - until one final act of hubris brought everything crashing down. This is a riveting true story of art, crime, and an insatiable hunger to possess beauty at any cost. As a real page-turner that seems almost unbelievable in its twists and turns, The Art Thief explores the true story of the art collector who went to extreme lengths to expand his personal collection – and the thrill of the heist that kept him going. ------------‘Thrilling’ - Economist'Enthralling' - The Wall Street Journal‘A thrilling read’ - The New YorkerA BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: The Washington Post, The New Yorker, Lit Hub Read more

Discover the soothing charm of the Simple Joys Coloring Book, featuring 40 unique illustrations inspired by cozy, everyday delights. From curling up with a good book to enjoying the comfort of a favorite drink, each page invites you to create, relax, and unwind. Whether you’re seeking relaxation or creative inspiration, this coloring book offers a haven of tranquility. Celebrate the little things that make every day beautiful and let your imagination add the perfect touch of color to these heartwarming scenes.Inside this book, you'll find:40 lovely illustrations capturing the charm of everyday moments and cozy activitiesSingle-sided pages to ensure clean coloring and protect your finished artworkCalming designs that encourage relaxation, creativity, and mindfulnessA handy 8.5 x 8.5-inch size, suitable for coloring at home or on the go Read more

Naughty Dog Studios and Dark Horse proudly present the essential companion to The Last of Us, a richly detailed and compelling game set in a postpandemic world where humans have become an endangered species. Featuring concept art, character designs, and astonishing settings and landscapes, The Art of The Last of Us provides a unique look at one of the gaming world's most eagerly anticipated titles. * A must-have companion to the game. * Incredible full-color artwork! * The latest project from Naughty Dog Studios. * The Last of Us swept the top Game Critics awards at 2012's E3 conference. Read more

All 20-year-old Daisy Haites has ever wanted is a normal life, but as the heiress to London's most notorious criminal empire, it's just not on the cards for her.Raised by her older brother Julian since their parents were murdered, Daisy has never been able to escape the watchful gaze of her gang-lord brother. But Julian's line of work means that Daisy's life is... complicated.And things don't become any easier when she falls hard for the beautiful and emotionally unavailable Christian Hemmes, who also happens to be one of the few men in London who doesn't answer to Julian.Christian's life is no walk in the park either, since he's in love with his best friend's girlfriend, Magnolia Parks.He's happy enough to use Daisy to throw off the scent of his true affections - until she starts to infiltrate those too.As their romance blossoms into something neither were anticipating, Daisy, Christian, and Julian must come to terms with the fact that in this life everything comes at a price. As their relationships intersect and tangle, they all learn that sometimes life's most worthwhile pursuits can only be paid in blood.READERS LOVE THE MAGNOLIA PARKS UNIVERSE 'Magnolia and BJ have embedded themselves into my DNA.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book gave drama, love triangles, toxicity, chaos and I ate up every single moment.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'TikTok made me do it, 1000% lived up to the hype.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Hands down the most emotional romance book I have ever read and therefore my favourite' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Ridiculously addictive ... My heart broke a million times' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book will tear your heart out!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Never have I felt more emotions reading a single book before. The angst and pure rollercoaster of emotions was real! Jessa Hastings had me crying by 10%.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ MAGNOLIA PARKS UNIVERSE SERIES 1 - Magnolia Parks 2 - Daisy Haites 3 - Magnolia Parks: The Long Way Home 4 - Daisy Haites: The Great Undoing 5 - Magnolia Parks: Into the Dark (OUT NOW!) Read more

🛍️ 45 Coloring Pages + Bonus Cover Page!Dive into the deluxe edition of Paws in Hollywood Vol. 2 — a cozy, creative journey through music, movies & series-inspired scenes, starring your favorite animal characters! 🎬🐾⭐️ Features You’ll Love:🎨 45 hand-drawn pages + bonus cover coloring page✨ Authentically created by Lumi Hana – original ideas, not a copy🧡 Checklist, swatch page & pattern chart included🌟 Parody-style scenes from music, movies & shows🖍️ Single-sided pages to prevent bleed-through🎁 Perfect for tweens, teens & adults who love cozy pop culture vibesCozy up, grab your markers, and color your way through your favorite iconic moments-Lumi Hana style.🌈🎬🐾 Read more

Spooky Shop Coloring Book by Southern Lotus!Explore a variety of spooky storefronts and haunted shops, each brimming with adorable and creepy creatures. From witchy apothecaries and ghostly fashion boutiques to haunted candy stores, every page features big, bold designs that are both fun and relaxing to color. Suitable for teens and adults alike, this book offers a delightful escape into creatively spooky spaces.Here's what the book offers:- 40 cute and easy designs- Large size 8.5x8.5 inches.- All pages are printed on single-sided paper, making it easy to color and tear out. If using markers or other wet mediums, place a blank sheet underneath your coloring page for the best coloring experience!- Share meaningful gifts with your loved ones or friends to spread love, laughter, and joy. Read more

Acclaimed on first publication, Harriet Vyner's Groovy Bob is the cult biography of hedonistic gallery owner Robert Fraser and a dazzling evocation of 1960s culture and counter-culture. Taste-maker, heroin addict and promiscuous homosexual, Fraser astonished London with the artists he introduced: Andy Warhol, Peter Blake, Claes Oldenburg, Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Told through the voices of those who knew him best ― Paul McCartney, Richard Hamilton, Mick Jagger, Bridget Riley, Keith Richards, Kenneth Anger, Malcolm McLaren and Vyner herself ― Groovy Bob is a brilliant biography and a searing portrait of the most exhilarating period in post-war British social history. This republication features a new afterword by the author and colour plates including works from the major exhibition A 'Strong Sweet Smell of Incense: A Portrait of Robert Fraser', curated by Vyner and Brian Clarke at Pace London, 2015. Read more

Over the past decade, Shirley-Ann O’Neill and Laura O’Hare have worked with hundreds of artists to help successfully build their practices and sell their work. During the past two years they have built a community which focuses onsupporting artists in their professional lives. Now, they are sharing their knowledge and experience with you.Good Art Does Not Sell Itself guides artists through the ins and outs of income streams and art sales. Success is ajourney and this book is the roadmap. No matter what stage you are at in your career, Good Art Does Not Sell Itself will equip you with the knowledge to increase your visibility and create more opportunities. Read more

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERIn Cork Dork, Bianca Bosker trained her insatiable curiosity, journalist's knack for infiltrating exclusive circles and eye for unforgettable characters on the wine world as she trained to become a sommelier. Now she brings her whip-smart yet accessible sensibility along for a ride through another subculture of elite obsessives.In Get the Picture, Bosker plunges deep inside the world of art and the people who live for it: gallerists, collectors, curators and, of course, artists themselves - the kind who work multiple jobs and let their paintings sleep soundly in the studio while they wake up covered in cat pee on a friend's couch. As she stretches canvases until her fingers blister, talks her way into A-list parties full of billionaire collectors, has her face sat on by a nearly naked performance artist and forces herself to stare at a single sculpture for an hour straight while working as a museum security guard, she discovers not only the inner workings of the art-canonization machine but also a more expansive way of living.Encompassing everything from colour theory to evolutionary biology, and from ancient cave paintings to Instagram as it attempts to discern art's role in our culture, our economy and our hearts, Get the Picture is a rollicking adventure that will change the way you see forever. Read more

Fresh Glow Cute & Easy Coloring Book by Southern Lotus!What Makes This Book Stand Out:- High-resolution prints for clear, crisp images.- Single-sided printing for neat coloring and easy page removal for framing.- Cute and easy designs suitable for adults, teens, and kids.- Allows colorists to relieve stress, relax, and unleash creativity after a long day.- A meaningful gift for family and friends, helping them discover the joy of coloring.Book Details:- 40 coloring pages- 8.5 x 11 inches- Glossy coverBook Description:Go with tiny fairies, cute sprites, and lovely scenes that beautifully transition from winter to spring. Each coloring page captures the vibrant essence of a fresh glow, filled with lush energy, blooming flowers, and a touch of mystic charm and cuteness.Explore, color, and enjoy stress relief moments with us! Read more

Embark on a transformative journey through the intricate world of art representation with the invaluable wisdom offered by Shirley-Ann O'Neill and Laura O'Hare in this comprehensive guide. Navigating the art world is often an enigmatic and uncertain endeavour for any artist, but take heart, for this book is a beacon of knowledge and empowerment, meticulously crafted to aid you in securing the representation you truly deserve."This book is an absolute game-changer! As an artist, I've always struggled with finding the right representation, but this guide has completely transformed my approach. A must-read for anyone serious about their art career." Amy Waters, Artist"Finally, a resource that demystifies the world of galleries and agents. This book is both informative and empowering, offering practical advice that every artist can benefit from. Highly recommended!" Mark Jones, Artist"Useful strategies for artists of all levels. A comprehensive book for artists looking to secure representation. Lots of tips to get started and succeed." Anna Phillips, Gallery Director Read more

'Probing, jargon-free and written with the pace of a detective story... [Procter] dissects western museum culture with such forensic fury that it might be difficult for the reader ever to view those institutions in the same way again.' Financial Times 'A smart, accessible and brilliantly structured work that encourages readers to go beyond the grand architecture of cultural institutions and see the problematic colonial histories behind them.' Sumaya Kassim***Should museums be made to give back their marbles? Is it even possible to 'decolonize' our galleries? Must Rhodes fall?How to deal with the colonial history of art in museums and monuments in the public realm is a thorny issue that we are only just beginning to address. Alice Procter, creator of the Uncomfortable Art Tours, provides a manual for deconstructing everything you thought you knew about art history and tells the stories that have been left out of the canon.The book is divided into four chronological sections, named after four different kinds of art space: The Palace, The Classroom, The Memorial and The Playground. Each section tackles the fascinating, enlightening and often shocking stories of a selection of art pieces, including the propaganda painting the East India Company used to justify its rule in India; the tattooed Maori skulls collected as 'art objects' by Europeans; and works by contemporary artists who are taking on colonial history in their work and activism today.The Whole Pictureis a much-needed provocation to look more critically at the accepted narratives about art, and rethink and disrupt the way we interact with the museums and galleries that display it. Read more

Breakfast at Sotheby's is a wry, intimate, truly insider-y exploration of how art acquires its financial value, from Philip Hook, a senior director at Sotheby'sWhen you stand in front of a work of art in a museum or exhibition, the first two questions you normally ask yourself are 1) Do I like it? And 2) Who's it by? When you stand in front of a work of art in an auction room or dealer's gallery, you ask these two questions followed by others: how much is it worth? how much will it be worth in five or ten years' time? and what will people think of me if they see it hanging on my wall?Breakfast at Sotheby's is a guide to how people reach answers to such questions, and how in the process art is given a financial value. Fascinating and highly subjective, built on thirty-five years' experience of the art market, Philip Hook explores the artist and his hinterland (including -isms, middle-brow artists, Gericault and suicides), subject and style (from abstract art and banality through surrealism and war), "wall-power", provenance and market weather, in which the trade of the art market is examined and at one point compared to the football transfer market. Comic, revealing, piquant, splendid and absurd, Breakfast at Sotheby's is a book of pleasure and intelligent observation, as engaged with art as it is with the world that surrounds it.Philip Hook is a director and senior paintings specialist at Sotheby's. He has worked in the art world for thirty-five years during which time he has also been a director of Christie's and an international art dealer. He is the author of five novels and two works of art history, including The Ultimate Trophy, a history of the Impressionist Painting. Hook has appeared regularly on television, from 1978-2003 on the BBC's Antiques Roadshow. Read more

A thrilling history of mudlarkers, charlatans, experts and chancers – the underbelly of the Edwardian antiques trade.'What a story! And how skilfully told! A tale about treasure, as twisty and thrilling as any of the adventures of Indiana Jones.' Lucy WorsleyJune 1912. A pair of workmen deposit a heavy ball of clay in the antiques shop of George Fabian Lawrence, or ‘Stony Jack’ as he's better known. As Lawrence picks through the mud, a speck of gold catches his eye. A pearl earring tumbles into his hand, then another. A Burmese ruby follows; then Colombian emeralds, lapis lazuli from Afghanistan and turquoise from Iran; tankards; watches; topaz; amazonite.Stony Jack has discovered the greatest single cache of Elizabethan treasure.Diving into London’s bustling, sometimes lawless, antiques trade at the turn of the century, Victoria Shepherd provides a compelling portrait of the city at the height of empire. A thrilling ride through Edwardian London, from the marble halls of the British Museum to the East End's maze of tenements and alleyways, Stony Jack and the Lost Jewels of Cheapside oversees the transformation of the city into a modern metropolis. Read more

SHORTLISTED FOR THE GORDON BURN PRIZE'Irreverent, provocative and funny' Dazed'This book might change the way you look at art, or change the way you feel it' Daisy Hildyard'A full-throated defence of the inherent value of making, experiencing and talking about art' Frieze'Let me stay there, let me paint. Let me go to bed when the sun comes up. I don't want life to sharpen me.'Why make art? Faced with a capitalist system that has turned art into artwork and creative expression into cut-throat competition, why do so many artists try anyway?In this eye-opening journey through the bizarre world of contemporary art, criticism duo The White Pube tell the story of art like never before. Poor Artists follows aspiring artist Quest Talukdar through childhood obsessions, art school lessons and her professional debut. In surreal encounters with other artists, Quest learns profound truths about money and power, and must decide whether she cares more about success or staying true to herself.Blending imaginative storytelling with dialogue from anonymized interviews with real people in the art world who have all had to wrestle with the same decisions – including a Turner Prize winner or two, a few ghosts, a Venice Biennale fraudster and a communist messiah – Poor Artists is a powerful testimony to the emotional, existential and financial experience of artists today. Read more

WINNER OF THE WOLFSON HISTORY PRIZE AND THE DUFF COOPER PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION'Endlessly fascinating and enjoyable' Neil MacGregor'A marvellous book' David Attenborough'Full of delights' Tom StoppardAn extraordinary exploration of the medieval world - the most beguiling history book of the yearThis is a book about why medieval manuscripts matter. Coming face to face with an important illuminated manuscript in the original is like meeting a very famous person. We may all pretend that a well-known celebrity is no different from anyone else, and yet there is an undeniable thrill in actually meeting and talking to a person of world stature.The idea for the book, which is entirely new, is to invite the reader into intimate conversations with twelve of the most famous manuscripts in existence and to explore with the author what they tell us about nearly a thousand years of medieval history - and sometimes about the modern world too. Christopher de Hamel introduces us to kings, queens, saints, scribes, artists, librarians, thieves, dealers, collectors and the international community of manuscript scholars, showing us how he and his fellows piece together evidence to reach unexpected conclusions. He traces the elaborate journeys which these exceptionally precious artefacts have made through time and space, shows us how they have been copied, who has owned them or lusted after them (and how we can tell), how they have been embroiled in politics and scholarly disputes, how they have been regarded as objects of supreme beauty and luxury and as symbols of national identity. The book touches on religion, art, literature, music, science and the history of taste.Part travel book, part detective story, part conversation with the reader, Meetings with Remarkable Manuscripts conveys the fascination and excitement of encountering some of the greatest works of art in our culture which, in the originals, are to most people completely inaccessible. At the end, we have a slightly different perspective on history and how we come by knowledge. It is a most unusual book. Read more

'Absolutely fascinating . . . A must-read for anyone enthralled by the value and integrity of books' Janice Hallett, author of The Alperton Angels'Hugely entertaining . . . a propulsive if unlikely thriller, whose plot hinges on typographical minutiae and sherry parties' LRBA true detective story from the age of Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers: the literary crime that fooled the world - and the daring young booksellers who uncovered itLondon, 1932. Thomas James Wise is the toast of the literary establishment. A prominent collector and businessman, he is renowned on both sides of the Atlantic for unearthing the most stunning first editions and bringing them to market. Pompous and fearsome, with friends in high places, he is one of the most powerful men in the field of rare books.One night, two young booksellers - one a dishevelled former communist, the other a martini-swilling fan of detective stories - stumble upon a strange discrepancy. It will lead them to suspect Wise and his books are not all they seem. Inspired by the vogue for Hercule Poirot and Sherlock Holmes, the pair harness the latest developments in forensic analysis to crack the case, but find its extent is greater than they ever could have imagined. By the time they are done, their investigation will have rocked the book world to its core.This is the true story of unlikely friends coming together to expose the literary crime of the century, and of a maverick bibliophile who forged not only books but an entire life, erasing his past along the way.'The perfect piece of armchair detection' Ruth Ware, author of The Woman in Cabin 10‘Thrilling . . . reads like a detective story from the golden age’ Roland Philipps, author of A SPY NAMED ORPHAN'A great story that is truly stranger than fiction' Martin Edwards, President of the Detection Club Read more