Art

The Artist’s Way is the seminal book on the subject of creativity. In this edition, Julia Cameron reflects upon the impact of The Artist’s Way and describes the work she has done during the last decade and the new insights into the creative process that she has gained....

The Red Book, published to wide acclaim in 2009, contains the nucleus of C. G. Jung's later works.

A moving portrait of friendship by Elyce Arons as she reflects on her long relationship with Kate Spade, whom she met in college and with whom she cofounded the multi-billion-dollar fashion company as they came of age in 1990s New York.

For centuries, works of art have been stolen in countless ways from all over the world, but no one has been quite as successful at it as the master thief Stéphane Breitwieser....

An “exquisite” (The Washington Post) “hauntingly beautiful” (Associated Press) portrait of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and its treasures by a former New Yorker staffer who spent a decade as a museum guard.

What is art? Many of us think of the arts as entertainment—a luxury of some kind. In Your Brain on Art, authors Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross show how activities from painting and dancing to expressive writing, architecture, and more are essential to our lives.

One of America's greatest living literary legends invites you think for yourself in this compelling narrative of manipulation, power, and the human condition.

David Lynch’s Catching the Big Fish provides a rare window into the internationally acclaimed filmmaker’s methods as an artist, his personal working style, and the immense creative benefits he has experienced from the practice of meditation.

Wild Thing upends much of what we thought we knew about artist Paul Gauguin through new primary research.

A surprising and beautiful meditation on the color blue—and its fascinating role in Black history and culture—from National Book Award winner Imani Perry

This comprehensive account of the meteoric rise of The Simpsons combines incisive pop culture criticism and interviews with the show’s creative team that take listeners inside the making of an American phenomenon during its most influential decade, the 1990s.

Best-selling author, artist, and illustrator Lisa Congdon brings her expertise to this guide to the process of artistic self-discovery. Featuring advice from Congdon herself and interviews with a roster of established artists, illustrators, and creatives....

Comedy legend Carol Burnett tells the hilarious behind-the-scenes story of her iconic weekly variety series, The Carol Burnett Show....

William Friedkin offers a candid look at a thrilling era of Hollywood cinema, when traditional storytelling gave way to the rebellious and alternative; when filmmakers like him captured the paranoia and fear of a nation undergoing a cultural nervous breakdown.

Incisive and absorbing, Paris in Ruins captures the shifting passions and politics of the art world, revealing how the siege and the chaos of the Commune had a profound impact on modern art, and how artistic genius can emerge from darkness and catastrophe.

Art & Fear explores the way art gets made, the reasons it often doesn't get made, and the nature of the difficulties that cause so many artists to give up along the way....

Today it's routine to take photos from an airplane window, use a camera underwater, or watch a movie or view an X-ray. But the photographic innovations more than a century ago that made such things possible were experimental, revelatory, and sometimes dangerous.

Award-winning celebrity stylist and the world's only image architect Law Roach provides a groundbreaking guide to becoming your ultimate, confident self.

Hailed by readers/listeners and critics across the country, this engrossing biography of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo reveals a woman of extreme magnetism and originality, an artist whose sensual vibrancy came straight from her own experiences.

Joan Didion is revealed at last in this “vivid, engrossing” (Vogue), and outrageously provocative dual biography “that reads like a propulsive novel” (Oprah Daily) revealing the mutual attractions—and antagonisms—of Didion and her fellow literary titan, Eve Babitz.

La mayoría de nosotros anhelamos ser más creativos y muchos creemos que conseguir serlo es imposible porque en realidad no lo somos. Este planteamiento es erróneo y lo único que provoca es que nuestra creatividad se quede dormida en nuestro interior junto a nuestra verdadera esencia....

New York Times bestselling author Laura Cumming tells the fascinating, little-known story of the massive explosion in Holland that killed Carel Fabritius, renowned painter of The Goldfinch and A View of Delft and nearly killed Johannes Vermeer—two of the greatest artists of the 17th century.

Highly topical, morally wise, honest to the core, Monsters is certain to incite a conversation about whether and how we can separate artists from their art....

During André Leon Talley’s first magazine job, alongside Andy Warhol at Interview, a fateful meeting with Karl Lagerfeld began a decades-long friendship with the enigmatic, often caustic designer....

In Teaching to Transgress, Bell Hooks - writer, teacher, and insurgent black intellectual - writes about a new kind of education, education as the practice of freedom. Teaching students to....

We Might Just Make It After All brings us on the rollercoaster of adventures (and misadventures) that the best friends embarked on, from transferring colleges on a whim, to falling in and out of love with suitors, cramming into roach-infested Hell’s Kitchen apartments, and eventually designing the chic, simple bag that would launch the pair to global fame. Through it all, Katy and Elyce’s friendship remained unshakeable.

Slaves to Fashion is a cultural history of the black dandy, from his emergence in Enlightenment England to his contemporary incarnations in the cosmopolitan art world. Interpreting performances and representations of black dandyism in particular cultural settings and literary and visual texts, Monica L. Miller emphasizes the importance of sartorial style to black identity formation in the Atlantic diaspora.

The extraordinary story of the theft of priceless Chinese antiques around the world and the connection to crimes spanning more than two centuries—with present-day implications.

Threads of Empire is a spellbinding look at the history of the world through the stories of twelve carpets. Beautiful, sensuous, and enigmatic, great carpets follow power. Emperors, shahs, sultans, and samurai crave them as symbols of earthly domination. Shamans and priests desire them to evoke the spiritual realm. The world's 1% hunger after them as displays of extreme status.

Tired of seeing the same tips in every video? “Break things into shapes. Practice more. Use references.” Sound familiar? Whether you're new to manga art or somewhere in the middle, it’s easy to feel stuck in a loop of vague polarizing advice that never really moves you forward. Maybe you've already watched hours of tutorials or flipped through beginner books—only to walk away asking: What do I actually do next? This guide is your reset button. Manga Art Ultima: The Next Level – Starter Sample Guide gives you four core lessons pulled straight from the complete Manga Art Ultima ...

The Mysterious John Quidor A Forgotten Painter. A Lost Masterpiece. A Legacy Buried in Shadows. John Quidor's name has long teetered on the edge of oblivion, an overlooked artist whose dreamlike and eerie works whispered of deeper truths. Known for his haunting depictions of literary scenes and spiritual visions, Quidor's career was marred by tragedy: a devastating fire that consumed his studio, a cholera outbreak that ravaged New York, and a quiet disappearance that left the art world puzzled. But his story didn’t end there. Driven westward, Quidor resurfaced briefly in Adams County, ...

A short essay about the super talented, magnetic actress from Companion, Heretic, Yellowjackets, and much more. James J. Caterino is the author of over one-hundred published works including Laura and Laurie: The Trilogy, True Stories 2, Cool Stuff, and much more.

What if making abstract art wasn’t about technique or talent—but about finding yourself along the way? Unlocking Abstracts is a poetic and practical guide for creatives seeking meaning, play, and presence through the language of abstraction. No art degree required—just curiosity and a willingness to begin.

This book examines the struggle to get the novel "Ulysses" by James Joyce published despite efforts to censor the work as being obscene.

In Artists, Siblings, Visionaries, acclaimed biographer Judith Mackrell turns her attention to British brother and sister artists Gwen and Augustus John. In many ways they were polar opposites. But as this vivid and insightful account of their lives shows, they were also remarkably alike, sharing a striving for escape, a commitment to their work and a profound if sometimes exasperating kinship throughout the course of their adult lives.

¿SIENTES QUE TU CREATIVIDAD ESTÁ ESPERANDO SER LIBERADA? HA LLEGADO EL MOMENTO DE DESPERTARLA PARA SIEMPRE Si alguna vez has soñado con pintar, escribir, componer música o expresarte artísticamente, pero los bloqueos creativos, la autocrítica y las excusas te han detenido, "DESPIERTA TU CREATIVIDAD" es la guía transformadora que cambiará tu vida para siempre. 🎨 DESCUBRE TU POTENCIAL ARTÍSTICO OCULTO 🎨 Este manual práctico desmitifica completamente el proceso creativo y te demuestra que la creatividad no es un don exclusivo de unos pocos privilegiados, sino una capacidad ...

Imagine this: It’s your big moment. Your novel just gained another glowing review or a deal for a Netflix series. Exciting, yes? How about feeling amazing because you’re consistently writing your novel? What you’ll learn: Write your novel today and feel great as you do it Use techniques to quickly get started with each writing session Overcome fear Beat procrastination Handle perfectionism Create great characters, dialogue, and plot twists Use techniques to overcome writer’s block Learn how to get unstuck Use structure to energize your novel and create great pacing Complete your ...

Since the inception of mainstream art history, Blackness has been distinctly ignored. In Reframing Blackness, art historian and founder of @ABlackHistoryOfArt, Alayo Akinkugbe challenges this void. Exploring the presentation of Black figures in Western art, Blackness in museums, Blackness in feminist art movements, as well as Blackness in the curriculum, Alayo unveils an overlooked but integral part of our collective art history.

In How Catholics Encounter the Bible, award-winning biblical scholar and historian Michael Peppard explores the paradoxical role of the Bible for Catholics—a book central to their tradition, but not usually in the form of a book. Biblical ideas and beliefs are more often mediated through diverse modes of storytelling, artistic imagination, and ritual.

No Cap Tao: The Tao Te Ching Remixed for Right Now A Gen Alpha remix of Lao Tzu’s classic wisdom text. If you’ve ever thought ancient philosophy was deep but dry, No Cap Tao brings the Tao Te Ching into the now—with slang, scrollable vibes, and no cap. Designed for middle schoolers, high schoolers, and young adults, this modern interpretation makes the Tao feel fresh, funny, and surprisingly real. This isn’t a direct translation—it’s a remix. Written for today’s generation, every chapter distills Laozi’s ancient insights into a voice Gen Z and Gen Alpha can feel: 🌀 Stay ...

From cave walls to digital canvases, discover the story of art as you’ve never seen it before. In Brushstrokes of Time, acclaimed author M.Y. Sard guides readers on a vibrant journey through the history of human creativity. This richly woven narrative moves chronologically across civilizations and centuries, exploring how art has evolved—shaped by religion, politics, innovation, and the unquenchable human need to express. From the awe of ancient temples to the raw emotion of Abstract Expressionism, from the spiritual elegance of medieval icons to the provocative edge of contemporary ...

What if the rumors that Paul McCartney really died in 1966 were true… and the cover-up was orchestrated by pigeons, psychedelic cults, and a sentient record player named the Vinyl Oracle? Welcome to The Fab Façade: The Rise of Faul, a kaleidoscopic fever dream of Beatlemania, brainwaves, and backmasked breadcrumbs. When a Scottish oddball named Billy Shears stumbles into a Paul McCartney look-alike contest by accident, he unwittingly becomes the linchpin of the most ludicrously elaborate conspiracy in pop culture history. Selected by a shadowy cabal known as the Order of the Saffron Veil...

What does it mean to call something "new"? Why is Western art and culture, even after postmodernism, still so obsessed with the concept? What are the consequences of relying on culture to bring about social change? In this provocative book, David Balzer argues that Western culture was never designed to produce truly new or original artifacts. Rather, we move from fixation to fixation, trend to trend—a cycle of creation and destruction with deep origins in Judeo-Christianity and the paganism that preceded it.

Brushstroke Mastery: The Ultimate Guide to Painting for Artists of All Levels is your all-in-one companion on the journey from blank canvas to bold expression. Whether you're picking up a brush for the first time or refining your artistic voice, this beautifully structured guide will take you through the essential techniques, tools, and creative mindsets you need to thrive as a painter.

«Мы находим красоту не в самой вещи, а в узорах теней, света и тьмы, которые создаёт одна вещь на фоне другой… Если бы не тени, не было бы никакой красоты» - утверждает Дзюнъитиро Танидзаки в своем эссе «Похвала тени». Эта книга – настоящий поэтический гимн японской эстетике. Танидзаки учит нас слушать красоту в малом: потускневшем металле, неглазурованной керамике, напоминая о том, что слишком много яркости и цвета могут скрыть от нас главное.

In an age when studio films, straight-to-streaming releases, and television have become so homogenized as to be barely distinguishable from one another, a fiercely independent filmmaker named Anna Biller reached back to classic techniques and thematic concerns to create an instant classic. With The Love Witch, Biller made a radical statement about how far off the path modern filmmaking approaches have taken contemporary cinema. In showing us what we've lost, Biller shows us what is still to be gained. When filmmaker Matt Latham saw The Love Witch, he fell in love with Biller's style, ...

Step into the extraordinary world of William Verdult—an acclaimed Dutch-American painter whose work blended royal heritage, mythological influence, and raw emotional depth. From his early life in war-torn Europe to his rise among American elites, The Life and Times of William Verdult explores the artist’s journey through fame, scandal, artistic brilliance, and ultimate legacy.

This powerful reference book is a must-have for sculptors, painters, sketch artists, and visual creators of all levels. Faces: A Multicultural Art Portfolio features over 100 striking portraits representing people from a wide range of ethnicities, ages, and cultural backgrounds. Each face is carefully selected to showcase diverse bone structures, expressions, skin textures, and emotional depth—making this collection an invaluable tool for mastering anatomy, studying expression, and fueling creative inspiration.

“Sewing 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Sewing for Everyone” is your ultimate guide to mastering the timeless art of sewing. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refresh your skills, this book provides everything you need to begin your sewing journey with confidence. Inside, you’ll discover: Essential Tools and Techniques: Learn the basics of hand and machine sewing, threading needles, and creating perfect stitches. Fabric Fundamentals: Explore fabric types, preparation methods, and how to choose the right materials for your projects.

Saturday Morning Forever: The Cartoon Network Effect is a soul-charged, nostalgia-laced journey through the cartoons that shaped a generation. From the suburban scams of Ed, Edd n Eddy to the emotional myth-building of Steven Universe, JJ unpacks the emotional, spiritual, and subconscious weight behind the madness.