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Wow, you look really great today….way better than yesterday. Anyway, this card set by Brass Monkey includes 200 unique compliment cards to hand out…100 compliments and 100 backhanded compliments. Each card features a unique phrase on the front, with a place to write a personal note on the back (unless you want to stay anonymous). Give them out one at a time, or display them on your coffee table. You’re smart, you’ll figure out something.

• Includes 100 compliment cards & 100 backhanded compliment cards.
• Example compliment: You are like a 20 dollar bill found in a winter coat.
• Example compliment: I’m glad that you aren’t a bodybuilder. Your veins are the perfect size already.
• Example backhanded compliment: Your attractiveness more than makes up for your personality.
• Example backhanded compliment: Wow, you look really good in this light.

About the Author:

Brass Monkey
Vintage-inspired Smartassery

Created by Mike Sayre and Melanie Bridges way back in 2020, Brass Monkey was founded on the idea that there’s a world between fine china and bobblehead dolls. That products can have personality, without becoming roadside souvenirs. So that’s where you’ll find them…making beautiful, well-designed items that just happen to have a sense of humor. Who said that art school and open-mic nights were such a waste of time? We’re looking at you, dad.

With The Wine Game learn about wines from all over the world in this deluxe happy families game. With two decks of cards – one for red wines, one for whites – covering all the major wine-producing regions and some unexpected gems, this is the perfect way to dip in to the world of wine. Includes a booklet with brief descriptions of each region along with some tips on which labels to look out for.

About the Authors:

UK-based French artist Cassandre Montoriol’s traditional ink and crayon drawings are the toast of the fashion publishing world. Her expressive, hand-drawn aesthetic is reminiscent of travel diaries, fashion illustration and textile design. Zeren Wilson has spent 17 years in the wine trade, most recently selling wine to London restaurants, and now consults for restaurant wine lists. 

This illustrated deck of playing cards is perfect for dram after dram of whisky, or Whisky Poker or any other card game. Featuring illustrations of 39 malt whiskies from around the world, plus 13 whisky-based cocktails, the deck is accompanied by a booklet giving detailed background to the world's favourite distilleries and recipes for all the cocktails. Perfect for a hand of cards or a handy refresher on how to mix an Old Fashioned.

Will you survive the game of Mafia? Two teams compete in this delightfully deadly party game.

Based on the classic role-playing strategy game, it’s kill or be killed as innocent city folk pit their wits against a mob of ruthless international gangsters.

Engage in a tangled web of intrigue, subterfuge, wild accusations, protestations of innocence and bluffing.

Includes 24 street character cards, crime-scene notepad and definitive game guide with rules, case files, tactical tips and ideas for advanced play

About the Authors:

Angus Hyland is an award-winning art director and partner at Pentagram Design London. His previous books include Hand to Eye and The Book of the Dog.

Shan Jiang is an illustrator, graphic designer and art director. His works have been exhibited in the US, Europe, Shanghai and Hong Kong.

With Pop Art Puzzle piece together the pop art universe in this 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle depicting the madcap world of art from Botticelli’s Birth of Venus to Damien Hirst’s diamond-encrusted skull. Spot a huge collection of art-world darlings (including Andy Warhol, Salvador Dalí, Frida Kahlo and Yayoi Kusama) and savour a fantastical multitude of artistic details as you build the puzzle.

About the Author:

Andrew Rae is an illustrator and member of the illustration collective Peepshow. He studied at Brighton University and has worked for many clients worldwide in advertising, print, publishing and animation – including Laurence King (Where’s Warhol, 2016). He currently lives and works in London.

Ever felt an emotion that you haven't been able to find the right words for?

Dip into The Box of Emotions to find the perfect expression of how you feel. Each of the 80 cards contains a mini-essay on a different emotion on one side and a mesmerizing colour pattern on the other. Learn more about yourself and what makes your fellow beings tick, from anger and worry to empathy and courage. And with a host of less familiar emotions - dépaysement, fago, and litost among them - you may discover a whole new way of being.

There are 11 categories and within this there are 5 - 8 emotions described, these categories are: Zen, Bliss, Enjoyment, Possibility, Ego, Heat, Heartache, Angst, Loathing, Bitterness and Emptiness.

About the Author:

Thérèse Vandling is a London-based independent graphic designer and experimental screen-printer with a passion for all things printed.

Congratulations! You've found the missing piece for your curious coffee-table collection. Piece together a gallery wall featuring thirty of the world's most aesthetic locations, travelling from continent to continent in search of picture-perfect places - all from the comfort of your sofa, kitchen counter, or nearest ferry boat terminal.

Discover iconic shots in often unexpected locations in this 1000-piece jigsaw, from the London Aquatics Centre and the Singapore Changi Airport to the Post Office at the End of the World in Argentina. With a fold-out poster full of fascinating facts about each photograph, this is the perfect puzzle for fans of Wes Anderson and the New York Times bestselling book Accidentally Wes Anderson.

What could be more quintessentially Accidentally Wes Anderson than a Wes Anderson inspired gallery wall?

Puzzlers, film buffs and Wes Anderson fans will all delight in piecing together the images within this jigsaw puzzle - a distinctive wall full of ornate frames, each containing a photo from the original Accidentally Wes Anderson book, as well as several never-been-seen photos.

This unique gift is perfect for avid travellers and aspiring adventurers of all kinds to bring the world of Wes Anderson just a little bit closer to home from the comfort of your coffee table.

About the Author:

@accidentallywesanderson

Wally Koval is the founder of Accidentally Wes Anderson, a rapidly growing community based on Instagram with more than 1.8 million fans. @accidentallywesanderson shares photographs and stories of the most interesting locations on Earth - real life places that share an aesthetic with the world of legendary filmmaker Wes Anderson's movies.

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1000-Piece Puzzle: for hours of puzzling fun with friends or friendly strangers.

For Fans of Wes Anderson: features photographs inspired by the director's unique style with photographs from the Accidentally Wes Anderson locations spotted all around the world.

Fold-Out Poster: includes a double-sided poster, one side displaying the gallery wall and the other side featuring a map with fun facts about the locations featured in the puzzle.

Unique and Collectible Gift: for avid travellers, aspiring adventurers and Wes Anderson aficionados.

This collection of projects by the "father of modern origami" contains detailed instructions for 60 of the master's original works.

Master origami artist Akira Yoshizawa was a true innovator who played a seminal role in the rebirth of origami in the modern world. He served as a bridge between past and present -- between the ancient traditional craft and the development of origami as a contemporary practice -- inventing new techniques and in preserving the traditional Japanese forms. In fact, the notational system of diagrams widely used today to indicate how models are folded was developed mainly by him. Above all, Yoshizawa was responsible for elevating origami to the status of an art form.

This beautiful origami book is the first comprehensive survey of the extraordinary work of Akira Yoshizawa. In addition to 60 models from his private collection, it features over 1,000 original drawings by the artist, and English translations of his writings in Japanese on origami, all of which are published here for the very first time.

Origami projects include:

- The Koinobori and the Helmet
- Butterflies of Every Kind
- Fairy Tale Crowns and Caps
- The Lion Mask
- The Tengu Masks

and much more!

Akira Yoshizawa also contains an explanation of the Master's personal philosophy of origami by Yoshizawa's widow, Kiyo Yoshizawa and an insightful introduction from Robert Lang, a leading artist and exponent of origami art in the West.

About the Author:

Born in 1911, Akira Yoshizawa is the father of modern origami. The publication of his first collection of models in the early 1950s caused a major sensation. In 1954, he founded the International Origami Centre in Tokyo. In 1955, his original works were exhibited for the first time at a show in Amsterdam, an enormously successful event that introduced him to the West. It was during these years that he came up with a system of notation based on a series of symbols and graphic signs indicating various types of folds and thus created a method that was later adopted by many origami artists and is still in use today. In subsequent decades Yoshizawa folded and taught origami, published books on the art, and participated in innumerable events on an international scale. As his fame spread throughout the world, he came to be seen as the most distinguished representative of the art, a pioneer of many techniques used in modern origami. Yoshizawa died in 2005, on the day of his 94th birthday.
 

Train your brain for emotional wellbeing: feel happier and more productive with 40 science-based brain workouts

About the Author:

Dr Sabina Brennan is a research psychologist and award winning science communicator. She currently works as a Research Assistant Professor in the Institute of Neuroscience at Trinity College Dublin. Her scientific research focuses on understanding dementia risk and protective factors to establish how decline in cognitive function might be prevented or delayed. Andy Goodman is a graphic illustrator based in Bath, UK. He uses fine line and bold colour to underpin or subvert everyday expressions. His work is often based on themes of well-being, mindfulness and rehabilitation.

This 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle from teNeues creates a big 50.8 x 50.8 cm finished piece. Beautifully printed images on puzzle board using the best art, past and present. Packaged in a compact 2-piece box with bonus folded art poster to use as a guide.

Divine the future with the ancient forgotten gods of Lovecraft with the Cthulhu Dark Arts Tarot box set.

Established by H.P. Lovecraft in the span of a few short stories, the Cthulhu Mythos has been incorporated into popular culture and contemporary fantasy production, including HBO’s hit series Lovecraft Country. Made by connoisseurs and lovers of Lovecraft, including scholar Maxime Le Dain, Abrams is honored to present the first tarot deck solely dedicated to this special universe.

This complete tarot contains 78 illustrated cards, including 22 major and 56 minor arcana.
All decks will be packaged with a 32-page booklet that will help with the interpretation of each card.
The illustrations of the Cthulhu Dark Arts Tarot were made by Førtifem. First entirely drawn by hand, each illustration was scanned and then colored using a computer. To ensure that the finished product honors the quality of the illustrations, as well as the greatness of the Cthulhu Mythos, they are printed on high-quality paper.

The format (3.35" x 6.50") chosen for this Cthulhu Mythos–inspired tarot is much larger than the usual divinatory tarot decks, including the Tarot of Marseille. This format is close to one of the oldest tarot decks, the “Visconti-Sforza” created by the artist Bonifacio Bembo between 1428 and 1447.

About the Authors:

Maxime Le Dain is a highly regarded and world-renowned scholar of the Lovecraft mythos. Førtifem is design/illustration duo Adrian Havet and Jesse Daubertes, whose graphics have been employed by Rammstein, Slipknot, Trivium, HBO, and Cartier. Adrien Havet and Jesse Daubertes started their careers as graphic designers before combining forces — and a shared love of illustration — under the name Førtifem.

Since 2012, they have developed a four-handed style that borrows from the strength of tattoo lines, as well as from the meticulousness of old engravings. Lovers of extreme music, they share their time between creating visuals for bands (Rammstein, Slipknot, Trivium, Emperor, Alcest, Carpenter Brut) and for books and brands (HBO, Ubisoft, Cartier, Affligem, Le Monde). Their personal drawings have been exhibited in Paris, Los Angeles, and Hong Kong. They are based in Paris and work from home.

Make simple and fun paper craft models with this easy origami book and paper kit.

The ancient art of origami originated in Japan, where it is steeped in traditional values. The 20 models presented in this kit include many with strong symbolic meanings, such as the carp, the frog and the crane, which symbolize longevity, good luck and perseverance. Also included in this kit are paper models which have practical uses, such as a bag in which to store spices or powdered medications, the masu box for containing small gifts, and uniquely shaped notes with elaborate closures. The more playful side of origami is represented as well: the stylized sumo wrestler with realistic moves has entertained Japanese children for centuries, and the paper Samurai hat is fun to play with.

Origami is an ideal activity for children since paper folding develops dexterity and creativity. Origami is also a craft based on a few fundamental 3D folding techniques, so Japanese Origami for Beginners Kit is a useful starting point for fans of all ages and abilities. Although this book is aimed at origami beginners, it contains projects suitable for origami fans of all ages and abilities and is the perfect book for all those who enjoy making things with their hands.

This book opens with an illustrated history of origami that highlights the masters and evolution of this pastime and art form up until the present day. A glossary of important origami folding symbols shows you how to follow the diagrams, which are commonly used to indicate how to fold origami models. Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions follow for each of the 20 models. For those who prefer to see the models folded, this kit includes complete video instructions on a free DVD. It also has 72 high-quality origami folding papers, all decorated with a wide selection of traditional Japanese designs and patterns.

All of the folds are simple enough to be origami-for-kids projects and are a great way to learn origami. None of the projects require paint or glue; so just grab the included origami paper and start folding right away!

Be guided by the stars in this unique new tarot inspired by movie characters, Movie Tarot! Begin with Tom Hanks in Forrest Gump as the Fool, Morgan Freeman in Shawshank Redemption for Temperance, and Julie Andrews in the Sound of Music for the Sun, and you’ll find a perfectly suited character represents every card. Includes 78 cards that work as a fully functional tarot deck, plus a booklet which explains the choice of movie stars and the deeper personality traits they embody, as well as information on how to interpret the cards and conduct your own readings. 

About the Authors:

Natalie Foss is a Norwegian illustrator who focuses on bold colours, patterns and emotions. Clients include Penguin, Little White Lies and the BBC. Diana McMahon Collis is a tarot consultant, co-founder of the Tarot Association of the British Isles and author of the best-selling Tattoo Tarot.

Many of us aim to understand and categorize everything we see, but what do you truly think when looking at a particular artwork?

Besides the overwhelming amount of visual information that can stand in the way of a pleasant museum visit, there’s another trivial matter: meaning. Many of us aim to understand and categorize everything we see, but what do you truly think when looking at a particular artwork? The activities on these cards help you to establish a connection with an artwork yourself, despite any given information. You can do this in each museum, anywhere in the world. Follow the activities from A-Z, choose one randomly or do the ones who appeal to you most.

About the Authors:

Lise Lotte ten Voorde studied museum studies at the Reinwardt Academy in Amsterdam (2006), journalism at the University of Leiden (2013) and children's philosophy at Epic International (2019). She works for FOMU, the Antwerp Museum of Photography; in the past, she worked at The Dutch Photography Museum in Rotterdam; The Royal Academy of Art in The Hague; and the Ron Mandos Gallery in Amsterdam. She also writes about art, photography and contemporary culture for clients such as Vrij Nederland, Charlie Magazine, De Online Gids, SMAK Museum of contemporary Art in Ghent, NRC Next and various artists.

Naomi Boas is an art historian specialized in 19th-century photography and art education. She was an educator at the Nederlands Fotomuseum from 2003-2008. Currently, she is the owner of Beeldverhalen (Imagery stories), a company for storytelling and story-writing about art and cultural heritage in co-creation with museums, primary and secondary schools, and other creatives.

This beautifully illustrated set of fully functional tarot cards is based on traditional tarot iconography as interpreted by MEGAMUNDEN, author of Tattoo Postcards and the best-selling Tattoo Colouring Book.

The set contains the 78 cards of the tarot deck, luxuriously packaged in a gift box. A 28-page booklet explains how to interpret the cards and conduct your own readings, gaining a fascinating insight into what lies ahead and a fresh perspective on important themes and opportunities to watch for.

About the Authors:

MEGAMUNDEN is a UK-based illustrator who has created illustrations for advertising, fashion, product design and publishing. He is a Senior Designer at design agency ILoveDust.

Diana McMahon-Collis is a tarot consultant and co-founder of the Tarot Association of the British Isles. She has written for numerous magazines and websites.