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(H/B) Japanese Woodblocks
Woodblock printing is a traditional artistic medium in Japan most renowned for its use in ukiyo-e or 'floating world' prints. Both moving and mesmerising, this medium captures scenes with considerable atmosphere and vibrancy whether it be crashing waves, autumn leaves or serene waterfalls. Beginning with a fresh and thoughtful introduction to Japanese woodblock art, Japanese Woodblocks Masterpieces of Art goes on to showcase key works by artists such as Katsuhika Hokusai and Ando Hiroshige. (From the publisher)...
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(H/B) JAZZ & BLUES ENCYCLOPEDIA
The Definitive Jazz & Blues Encyclopedia, now fully updated from the illustrated edition, is the ultimate guide to two musical styles that have fundamentally influenced popular music. Divided into chapters, each covering a different era, the book traces the evolution of jazz and blues from their nineteenth-century African-American origins right through to the present day. Each chapter starts with a Sounds & Sources section, looking at the key developments in the music during that period. This is followed by an A-Z of artists from that era,...
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(P/B) The Principia. Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy
New concise edition with a new introduction, abridged for the modern reader. The Principia. Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy is one of the most important scientific works ever to have been written and has had a profound impact on modern science. Consisting of three separate books, the Principia states Newton's laws of motion and Newton's law of universal gravitation. Understanding and acceptance of these theories was not immediate, however by the end of the seventeenth century no one could deny that Newton had far exceeded all...
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(P/B) On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres
Controversial at the time, Copernicus's discoveries led to the scientific revolution, and a greater understanding of our place in the universe. An accessible, abridged edition with a new introduction. Renaissance Natural philosopher Nicolaus Copernicus's pioneering discovery of the heliocentric nature of the solar system is one of the few identifiable moments in history that define the understanding of the nature of all things. His great work was the consequence of long observation and resulted in the first stage of the Scientific Revoluti...
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(P/B) Quantum Theory
A concise, uncluttered edition for the modern reader, with a new introduction. Quantum Theory contains two foundational works of quantum research from the early years of the 20th Century, representing breakthroughs in science that radically altered the landscape of modern knowledge: Quantum Theory of Line-Spectra by Niels Bohr and The Origin and Development of the Quantum Theory by Max Planck. The FLAME TREE Foundations series features core publications which together have shaped the cultural landscape of the modern world, with cutting-edg...
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Gustav Klimt: The virgin
One of the most iconic artists of his time, Gustav Klimt is widely recognised as being one of the founding members of the Vienna Seccession, a movement that was dedicated to exchanging ideas and techniques with artists outside of Austria and pushing back against traditional styles and artistic nationalism. Also known as The Maiden, this vivid, highly decorative painting portrays seven women entwined with one another, in a dream-like state. Although the figures are finely drawn in pale, delicate tones, they are surrounded by an abundance of...
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Garden of delights
The lush, enticing foliage rising out of the dark background of this beautiful artwork evokes the enchanting atmosphere of a wondrous tropical garden, creating an air of intrigue and mysticism. The image features on the front cover of the novel The Garden of Delights by Amal Singh (Flame Tree Press, 2024), offering a suitably bewitching world of colour and texture. The rich, fiery petals and intertwining leaves invite you in, to revel in their heady scents, to feel peace in the embrace of nature and to journey deeper into the shadows. The ...
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The owl
This jigsaw puzzle features an embroidered wall hanging held in the V&A's collection, created by John Henry Dearle around 1895 to be sold in the form of a kit by Morris & Co. Depicting an owl surrounded by acanthus leaves and various other plants, including honeysuckle and tulips, The Owl panel was embroidered a few years later, about 1900, in darning and stem stitch on a woven silk damask by Mrs Battye. Dearle began his long employment with William Morris's interiors firm in 1878. His talent for drawing didn't go unnoticed and he soon bec...
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Bex Parkin: Cactus garden
Bex Parkin is an incredibly talented illustrator. Having spent many years based in London working in a range of artistic jobs, she honed her skills as an artist and has developed a number of products using her artworks. She now lives in rural Staffordshire, working freelance. Her passion for print, pattern and colour was largely inspired by her work sourcing vintage and antique textiles for the fashion industry, which can be seen throughout her artworks. This lush painting featuring exotic and colourful flowers and cacti is a joy to behold...
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Vincent van Gogh: The Starry Night 2025 Artisan Art Vegan Leather Diary Planner
Artisan Art Diaries from Flame Tree come in a range of hues to suit the moment, with well-known art on the embossed cover and beautifully decorated edges. The standard format has a week to view on one page and a lined page opposite for note-taking. And, with flexible, soft touch vegan leather covers, they're easy to slip into your bag and a pleasure to use. This diary features one of the works from Van Gogh's iconic The Starry Night series. (From the publisher)...
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(H/B) EPIC TALES
A potent pantheon of gods, heroes engaged in epic battles, fearsome mythical creatures and supernatural transformations - such fantastical elements infuse Greek myths with a wonder and excitement that's hard to beat. These tales of love, courage, conflict and intrigue, shared for thousands of years, still exercise a powerful influence on our modern lives. (From the publisher)...
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(H/B) INDIAN MYTHS AND LEGENDS
Gorgeous Collector's Edition. India, one of the great, ancient civilizations, spawned a fascinating canon of myths and legends. With multiple gods, and a riot of colour and character, this fantastic new book, Indian Myths & Legends, explores the themes and landscapes that created the tales, and reveals the boundless energy that brought us the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, retelling the stories of Krishna, Buddha and Shiva, and some of the many different versions of creation. (From the publisher)...
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(H/B) VIKING FOLK AND FAIRY TALES
Character-forming moral fables, Viking and Nordic folk and fairy tales take the magic of the natural world and combine it with the practical common sense of the everyday. Good folk are rewarded for their hard work, the honest and the faithful are valued by the gods: treasured tales from Hans Christian Andersen, such as 'The Little Match Girl', and less well known stories such as 'Katie Woodencloak' (a Norwegian Version of Cinderella) by Asbj?rnsen & Moe are some of the heartwarming pieces in this new selection for the modern reader. Flame...
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(P/B) GUSTAV KLIMT
Dreaming and relaxing, with the stylish and powerful designs of Gustav Klimt, this beautiful new book will give you many hours of pleasure, and calm. Printed on high quality paper, this new book features 45 powerful Klimt's artworks for you to colour, offering a suggestion of how the original looked as well as key information such as title and date. Klimt is most famous for the Kiss and his Tree of Life, but his art has many depths and varieties. This book will take you on an enjoyable journey where the satisfaction of creating stunning ar...
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(H/B) Arabian Folk & Fairy Tales
'The Merchant and the Genie', 'The Fisherman and the Genie', 'The Porter and the Three Ladies', 'The Three Apples'... The folk and fairy tales of Western Asia find their origins in Arabic and Indian oral storytelling, and the medieval literature of the Arab world. The stories have found their way into everyday culture of the modern era, with new versions and interpretations breathing new life into classic themes. The Book of the Seven Vizirs, The Tale of the Four Dervishes, the famous stories of Sinbad, and the tales of Scheherazade are br...
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(H/B) Celtic Ancient Origins
To most of us, Celtic culture is at once distinctive and enigmatic. Though we may acknowledge the Celtic heritage of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Spain (Galicia) and France (Brittany), and be familiar with the mythology and literature that has given us Arthurian legend and all manner of boastful gods, High Kings, wilful Queens, noble warriors, fairies, goblins and wizards, few of us are aware that the origins of Celtic people lie in Austria, or that the many tribes that made up this very broad designation have a history that spans much furthe...
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(H/B) Chinese Myths & Legends
The warring dynasties, the mysteries of the mountains, the relentless cycle of the seasons, and the quixotic nature of the skies all contributed to the many myths of ancient China, told in the villages and spread along the trading routes from province to province. Indeed, the tales of Chinese mythology reflect the vast landscapes of China, where distant mountains, and long, winding rivers dominated the sight-lines of ancient peoples. History, religion, philosophy and mythology were intertwined in the observations of immortal tricksters and...
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(H/B) Jane Eyre

(H/b) Celtic Myths and Legends

(H/B) POLYNESIAN STORIES AND LEGENDS