In the words of the late Gillian Ayres, this is a book about “what can be done with painting.” Drawing on decades of conversations with practicing painters, acclaimed author Martin ... Martin Gayford – How Painting Happens (and why it matters)
A new collection of letters, statements, studio notes and interviews reveals the innermost thoughts of Francis Bacon, one of the 20th century’s most influential artists. Expertly annotated by Michael Peppiatt, ... Michael Peppiatt – Francis Bacon: a Self-Portrait in Words
An introduction to the wondrous world of clouds, by the internationally bestselling founder of the Cloud Appreciation Society and a prize-winning children's book author and illustrator.Have you ever watched a ... Gavin Pretor-Pinney – Cloud Spotting For Beginners
A History of How we Walk From Here to ThereA journey across Britain’s millennia-old network of pathways, revealing key moments throughout our history.Hundreds of thousands of miles of paths reach ... Jack Cornish – The Lost Paths