The Arts: techniques and principles

This best-selling title will be relaunched in June 05 with a fresh new cover design. Alwyn Crawshaw has a very loyal following among amateur painters, and this book provides an essential introduction to this exciting subject.

This enthralling and comprehensive new book on Henri Matisse is an eye-opener for all students and art lovers interested in early twentieth-century art.

A captivating and highly illustrated introduction to Vincent Van Gogh, told through 50 major works.

Discover indigo; one of the most mystical yet widely used dyes in the world. Featuring inspirational images and presented with a luxurious exposed and patterned spine, this book shows you how to grow, extract and dye with indigo.

Published to accompany the John Piper exhibition at the Tate Liverpool and written by its curator, this book presents a comprehensive examination of the English artist’s role as champion of modernism in Britain.

Acclaimed textile designer and illustrator Jane Foster has created the perfect collection of patterns and design for every colouring-in enthusiast (young and old) in this, her first, colouring book.

Crystal therapy views the body as a physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual whole. This introduction to the use of crystals covers the choosing and storing of crystals, pendulum dowsing, kinesiology, and self-testing, among other applications.

Transform your home and wardrobe with this fresh and modern take on tie-dye.

Official companion to the BBC2 primetime series.

Create your own Gustav Klimt with 22 illustrations of his paintings to colour in.

Use the special guides in this book to doodle your own mandalas and then colour them in. It’s easy, fun and a real stress-buster!

A compact book containing 20 postcards featuring illustrations of artwork by Monet, Renoir, Degas and others.