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Food photography is a rapidly-growing genre, and whether you’re a food blogger looking to take your presentation to the next level, or a professional photographer keen to expand into this lucrative market, this book has everything you need to m...

Composition is the single most powerful tool in a photographer's armoury. Unconstrained by any outside influence, it can be a pure expression of individuality, and this is what makes it so important. Freeman details both why and how composition w...

Cut it, stick it, twist it! Collage is the art of reinvention, a magical and tactile process that invites you to collect, combine and transform existing imagery and ephemera, both old and new, into entirely original compositions. Tactile, versatil...

Discover the story of colour through the significant scientific discoveries and key artist’s works over 400 years. From Isaac Newton’s investigations through to Olafur Eliasson’s experiential creations, this stunning book documen...

What is contemporary art, and how did art come to be what it is today? How can we understand what a work of art means; and can’t just about anything be called art these days? Contemporary Art Decoded takes ten key questions about contemporar...

With exclusive material and expert guidance from curriculum leaders at Central Saint Martins, one of the most prestigious art schools in the world, this book offers the essential practical knowhow for you to thrive in the world of art and design. Ex...

Discover the history and theory of graphic design from the past 150 years, and how that comes to bear on contemporary design. Designer, writer and lecturer Theo Inglis takes readers through the core building blocks of graphic design such as compos...

Get started, get inspired, and get creating your own stunning collage artworks. The ultimate accessible artform, collage is truly for everyone. Stephanie Hartman, creator of Collage Club Ldn, takes you through all the basics you'll need to cre...

The most important practical photography book in a decade. “A really inspiring book” – Amateur Photographer magazine The eagerly awaited follow up to global bestseller The Photographer’s Eye will show you the paths the g...

Informative and instructive, this comprehensive guide will give you all the tools you need to draw the human figure, from life and from a screen. While many books focus on just one aspect of figure drawing, this manual unites the skills of observatio...

With amazing low-light capabilities, incredible definition, intelligent autofocus and a host of other features, digital cameras have now become so powerful that they have left their users behind. Most photographers can take competent shots in a ra...

Destined to be a classic, this modern introduction offers a contemporary twist on the age-old craft of leatherworking. The Leathercraft Handbook guides you through all the skills, tools, and techniques you need to make beautiful and durable p...

With a completely refreshed look to celebrate its tenth anniversary, Michael Freeman’s iconic bestseller, The Photographer’s Eye, has never looked better. Design is the single most important factor in creating a successful photograph. ...

Taking a new look at composition, the theme of his bestselling classic The Photographer’s Eye, Michael Freeman now explores the visual mechanics of photography in its own native terms. Lushly illustrated with straight-to-the-point diagrams and ...

The secret behind a good photograph is not your camera. It’s not even the scene viewed through the viewfinder. It’s the mind of the photographer which turns an average photograph into an exceptional one. In The Photographer’s Min...