Bianca Sforza, The Sforziada and Artful Propaganda in Renaissance Milan
The inside story on the Greatest Art Controversy of the 21st Century Presents conclusive evidence why this recently-discovered portrait is a Leonardo masterpiece and expose of the artworld cabal to discredit the picture. The book that turns our knowledge of Leonardo da Vinci upside-down, includes sex, betrayal, murder and blasphemy.
Our gardens are full of history and the story of flowers is a part of the story of mankind. Flowers are woven into the fabric of religion, mythology, and folklore of every land and generation. People painted them on their ancient cave walls and glorified them in myths. Since the earliest days of mankind, flowers have served as an inspiration to ......
A beautiful coffee-table book looking at Lee Miller's extraordinary contributions to the pages of Vogue before becoming a war correspondent. Many of the images have not been seen since they were taken in the 1940's.
More than a cookbook this explores Lee Miller's life through the influence of food that transcends to a creative vehicle swapping from her camera to healing old wounds and empowering other women.
Published from a conference organised by the Archaeological Leather Group and the Royal Armouries, this publication offers a multidisciplinary perspective on the varied use of leather and skin products in warfare. Contributors cover issues as diverse as Romano-Egyptian ceremonial clothing, Roman campaign tents, the equipment of the medieval ......
Profiles in Courage and Bravery in War and Peace 1917-2020
Leaders collects in one place for the first time the remarkably personal and distinct stories from Pangbourne College of the courageous men and women in war and peace - accounts that are in danger of being forgotten today. Based on original research and neglected first-person accounts, it covers the period 1917-2020, with a particular emphasis on ......
A Surreal Visual Journey that will Change your Perception of London
Remember the first time you saw a glowing yellow street light through the raindrops scattered across your window? Or snow falling onto the palm of your hand and watched it morph into a variety of shapes before disappearing? Or as you become older, how the tower that use to be a giant in the sky, is now just clumps of metal and concrete? One day ......
Published to co-incide with the centenary celebrations of Laurie Lee's birth, this is a beautiful folio of artwork by Laurie which has never been seen before.
Contains 40 of his best poems. June 2014 marks the Centenary of Laurie Lee's birth - this will be marked with new editions of his most famous literary works.
