In this extract from 'FuturLiberty', art historian Ester Coen explores a transformational moment in Liberty's history.
Introducing a stunning photographic presentation of the guitars that defined the distinctive sounds and style of Johnny Marr, with personal reflections and insights from the legendary guitarist himself.
‘Pagans’ author Ethan Doyle White explores the rich Pagan festivals and rituals associated with Spring, from May Day to Wiccan celebrations.
Delve into the lives and work of Surrealism’s major figures, including René Magritte, Frida Kahlo, Joan Miró, Max Ernst, Man Ray and Leonora Carrington.
In this extract from ‘Scotland’s Forgotten Past’, Alistair Moffat explores the tragic, real-life inspiration behind J.M. Barrie’s classic children's story, which continues to entertain with Disney’s new Peter Pan movie ‘Peter Pan and Wendy’ due in 2023.
A compact edition of this landmark publication, ‘Habitat’ celebrates humanity’s ability to create buildings that for millennia have responded ingeniously to cultural and environmental conditions.
In this extract from ‘Red Carpet Oscars’, Academy Award-winning actress Cate Blanchett shares her personal experiences from Hollywood’s annual ‘night of nights’, where a dress is elevated to a ‘receptacle of memory’.
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In this extract from Thurstan Redding’s ‘Kids of Cosplay’, Tom Rasmussen explores the vast, vibrant cosplay community, whose ‘heart is not for sale’.
Between 1664 and 1667, Vermeer created a set of paintings whose subjects ‘look us straight in the eye’. In this extract from ‘Vermeer’, accompanying the Rijksmuseum exhibition, Pieter Roelofs explores the striking effect of Girl With a Pearl Earring, Girl With a Red Hat, and more.
The Arts and Crafts designer created such iconic patterns as Strawberry Thief – but William Morris’s abilities ranged far beyond textiles. In a kaleidoscopic life, he turned his hand to poetry, book design, environmentalism and more, dreaming of socialist utopias and even once considering life as a monk.