Vincent Van Gogh (In the Picture With...) by Iain Zaczek
24.00 NZD
Category: Art & Artists | Series: In the Picture with
This title looks at the life and works of Vincent van Gogh, including an examination of paintings such as Sunflowers, Starry Night, The Artist's Bedroom in Arles, The Night Cafe, The Potato Eaters, Portrait of Pere Tanguy and Self Portrait with Bandaged Ear. It looks at the techniques and colour palette ...Show more
Photos First by Ruth Thomson
24.00 NZD
Category: Photography & Film
Photos First brings together an inspiring collection of some of the world's most engaging and iconic photographs, spanning the history of photography. Divided into themes of portraits, nature, art and documentary photography, the book tells the stories behind memorable photographs, chosen for the vividn ...Show more
Brick: Who Found Herself in Architecture by Joshua David Stein
25.00 NZD
Category: Sophisticated Picture Books
A young brick goes on a journey to find her place in the world by visiting ten celebrated brick structures around the globe When Brick was just a baby, tall buildings amazed her. Her mother said, "Great things begin with small bricks. Look around and you'll see." Brick's observations begin at home and ...Show more
Hokusai Colouring Book by Marie Krause
18.00 NZD
Category: Colouring & Sticker Books
This delightful colouring book introduces children to one of the world's most celebrated printmakers, Hokusai. His series Thirtysix Views of Mount Fuji includes some of the most recognisable images in the world, including The Great Wave off Kanagawa. The Japanese artist is especially appealing to childr ...Show more
Buildings, Bridges and Tunnels (It'll Never Work) by Jon Richards
25.00 NZD
Category: Design & Architecture | Series: It'll Never Work
Have you ever wondered what made human beings want to reach for the skies by building higher and higher? And how they did it? Learn all about the the history of construction in It'll Never Work: Buildings, Bridges and Tunnels, a book that explores the medieval castles, underwater hotels, tunnels under t ...Show more
Picasso (Biographic) by Natalia Price-Cabrera; Pablo Picasso
23.00 NZD
Category: Art & Artists | Series: Biographic
Many people know that Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) was a Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker and poet, a pioneer of Modernism and Cubism whose works include Les Demoiselles D'Avignon. What, perhaps, they don't know is that his full name is 23 words long; that he painted 15 different versions of Les Femme ...Show more
Colossus by Colin Hynson
40.00 NZD
Category: Design & Architecture
Colossus explores some of the greatest feats of engineering in history, from ancient pyramids to enormous bridges to towering skyscrapers. Have you ever wondered how the Golden Gate Bridge was built, or how workers with basic tools created enormous monuments in ancient times? And how do you build a fl ...Show more
Building a Home by Polly Faber
17.00 NZD
Category: Design & Architecture
A non-fiction picture book packed with action and vehicles for children who enjoy discovering how things are made.Building a Home is a beautifully illustrated picture book guide to exactly how an old building can become a brand-new home. With action-packed artwork from Klas Fahlen and a gentle narrativ ...Show more
Children's Picturebooks: The Art of Visual Storytelling (2nd Ed.) by Martin Salisbury, Morag Styles
65.00 NZD
Category: Art & Artists
Children's picturebooks are the very first books we encounter and play a major role in introducing us to both art and language. But what does it take to create a successful picturebook for children? This revised edition of a bestselling title carries invaluable insight into a highly productive, dynamic ...Show more
Art for Baby by .
33.00 NZD
Category: Art & Artists
A gallery-quality board book to open newborn babies' eyes to the world of art. High contrast images are the first step to image recognition in babies. These clear, simple pieces created by world-renowned artists will calm and engage newborns as their vision develops. A perfect high-quality board book ...Show more
Leonardo Da Vinci's Life Of Invention (HB) by Jake Williams
30.00 NZD
Category: Art & Artists
The award-winning author and illustrator behind Darwin's Voyage of Discovery and Really Remarkable Reptiles turns his attention to the Renaissance man: Leonardo da Vinci. Leonardo da Vinci was a master of art, architecture, engineering, mathematics and more. Discover his relationship with the natural wo ...Show more
How Was That Built? by Roma Agrawal
33.00 NZD
Category: Design & Architecture
Join Roma Agrawal, the award-winning structural engineer who worked on The Shard, for an exciting behind-the-scenes look at some of the world's most amazing landmarks. Meet the extraordinary people who challenged our beliefs about what's possible, pioneering remarkable inventions that helped build the ...Show more