The Figurative Artist’s Handbook is a practical, how-to guide, it provides in-depth step-by-step instruction and - rare among figure-drawing books - features sections on composition, portraiture, and painting. Chapters on creativity and on using a sketchbook help readers hone their artistic vision and evolve ideas.

Clear the coffee table! Rihanna invites you into her world with this stunning visual autobiography that comes with a limited edition stand created in collaboration with the artists The Haas Brothers.

About the book

From her Barbados childhood to her worldwide tours, from iconic fashion moments to private time with friends and family, the book showcases intimate photographs of her life as an artist, performer, designer, and entrepreneur. Many of these images have never before been published.

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Photographer Steve McCurry's finest work from decades of travel throughout India - now available in paperback

A comprehensive exploration of the life and works of French ceramicist Adrien Dalpayrat

Long awaited, the first survey of the work of one of America's foremost contemporary fine art photographers

A one-of-a-kind collection of original contemporary recipes from across the Arab world from acclaimed author Reem Kassis

An evocative and personal chef monograph - and an ode to wood-fired cooking - from Japan's exciting emerging chef

With more than 1,000 images and descriptive texts, this is the ultimate celebration of the world's most gorgeous gardens

The design, history, and cultural impact of turntables and vinyl technology: the twin powerhouses of the 'vinyl revival' phenomenon