360 results for 'Pablo'

A Life of Picasso by John Richardson offers a unique and in-depth look at the life and work of one of the 20th century's most iconic artists. Based on the author's own experiences as a friend and...

Life with Picasso is a candid memoir that offers a revealing portrait of the artist Pablo Picasso, written by his partner Françoise Gilot. The book shares the story of their intense and creative...

The Total Expansion of the Letter: A Provocative History of Avant-Garde Art and Language. In the early twentieth century, language became a visual medium and a philosophical problem for European...

Pablo Neruda's oeuvre encompasses a wide range of poetic forms, but one that holds particular significance is the ode. In this bilingual edition, edited by Ilan Stavans and featuring translations by...

Ludwig Bemelmans: A Life in Illustration This inaugural title in the new series, The Illustrators, showcases the work of Ludwig Bemelmans, creator and illustrator of the beloved children's classic...

La muerte de Guernica, un relato gráfico de la tragedia que conmocionó Europa en 1937.El bombardeo del 26 de abril de 1937 fue uno de los eventos más devastadores de la Segunda Guerra Mundial. La...

Santiago de Chile is the country's capital and economic centre, offering a wealth of attractions and activities for visitors. From museums and theatres to cafes and pubs, this vibrant city has...

Media Technologies: Essays on Communication, Materiality, and Society by Tarleton Gillespie, Pablo J. Boczkowski, and Kirsten A. Foot explores the complex relationship between media technologies and...

Missionaries is a gripping novel that delves into the complexities of war and its aftermath. Two individuals, Mason and Lisette, have both been deeply affected by their experiences in Iraq and...

The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora by Pablo Cartaya is a vibrant story about family, community and one boy's quest to save both. For 13-year-old Arturo, summertime in Miami means playing basketball,...

Pablo de Azcárate's memoirs offer a unique perspective on one of the most pivotal moments in Spanish and European history. As Ambassador of Spain to the UK during the Spanish Civil War, he witnessed...

Leonora Carrington's life was marked by both privilege and rebellion. Born into a prewar English aristocracy, she would soon find herself at the forefront of Paris's 1930s avant-garde, rubbing...

Shirley Mangini González was a multifaceted artist whose life and work continue to fascinate. As a painter, art teacher, ceramicist, illustrator, essayist, set designer, and jeweller, she was part of...

Pablo Lerner's Speculating on the Edge of Psychoanalysis challenges the dominant paradigm of Lacanian psychoanalysis by positing the existence of a primordial real void outside and independent of...

Gertrude Stein's Transmasculinity by Chris Coffman offers a fresh perspective on the life and work of this influential American writer. This thought-provoking book reframes earlier scholarship to...

LONGLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR WRITING ON CONSERVATION The threat of invasive species to biodiversity is a pressing concern, with the UN Convention on Biological Diversity ranking them as a...

The dynamic relationship between painting and photography has been explored in this exhibition catalogue. Iconic artworks by artists such as Pablo Picasso, Paula Rego, Hiroshi Sugimoto, Jeff Wall,...

Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair is a collection of passionate and evocative poetry that has captivated readers for nearly a century. Written by Pablo Neruda when he was just nineteen, these...

The Velveteen Daughter A Novel by Laurel Davis Huber is a fascinating novel that delves into the complex lives of two remarkable women. At its core, it tells the story of Margery Williams Bianco,...

The Uncanny Experiments in Cyborg Culture by Bruce Grenville is a thought-provoking exploration of the cyborg concept in popular culture. This collection delves into the idea of man-as-machine,...

Spring 1957 marked an unexpected turn for Lump, a dachshund who would become an unlikely muse for one of the world's most renowned artists. David Douglas Duncan, a photojournalist and friend to Pablo...

A Long Petal of the Sea A Novel by Isabel Allende In the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War, hundreds of thousands are forced to flee in search of a new home. Among them is Roser, a young widow, and...

Gauguin to Picasso Masterworks from Switzerland brings together over sixty celebrated paintings from two remarkable private Swiss collections. This unique volume pays tribute to Rudolf Staechelin and...

When Paris Went Dark tells the story of Germany's capture and Occupation of Paris from May 1940 to June 1944. In just over six months, almost four million people fled the city, leaving it eerily...

The 1930s Paris of artistic and intellectual ferment was marked by turmoil and upheaval. As the global economy teetered on the brink of collapse, workers and politicians alike struggled for power and...

Pablo Picasso's fascination with ceramics led him to spend twenty-five years working with clay at his Vallauris studio from 1946 until 1971, producing thousands of pieces. This book explores an...

Belle Nash and the Bath Circus by William Keeling is a humorous tale set in Regency Bath. After being banished to the island of Grenada, Belle returns to his beloved city in 1835, only to find...

Pablo Neruda: A Life of Poetry and Politics This comprehensive biography offers a vivid portrait of one of the most influential figures in Latin American history. Written by Mark Eisner, who spent...

Theaters of Melancholy: The Neo-Romantics in Paris and Beyond By Patrick Mauriès In 1920s Paris, a group of artists emerged who rejected modernist abstraction in favor of figurative painting. This...

Praying with the Grain: How Your Personality Affects the Way You Pray by Pablo Martinez. Understanding our spiritual path can be a complex and personal journey. Research suggests that our basic...

The Resilience of the Latin American Right is a comparative study of conservative politics in the region over the past twenty years. Since the late 1990s, right-of-center actors have struggled to...

The Secret Life of Franco's Political Police Brigade during the Dictatorship Pablo Alcántara delves into the history of La Brigada Político-Social, the "true Praetorian Guard" of the dictatorship, by...

Data is the fuel that drives artificial intelligence. It reveals our behavior and interactions, as well as how we interact with the world around us. With powerful computers and sophisticated...

Art and Politics: A Small History of Art for Social Change Since 1945 by Claudia Mesch explores how artists have used their work to convey political messages, often challenging societal norms. This...

Denis O'Connor's life was forever changed when he returned to Owl Cottage to find it in disrepair. On impulse, he bought four mischievous Maine Coon kittens and welcomed them into his home. As he...

Inside the ultra-secret world of HM Customs, Mark Perlstrom found himself at the forefront of an undercover investigation that would take him deep into the heart of crime. In the late 1980s, he...

Ayda Levy recounts her life with Roberto Suárez Gómez, the man known as "El rey de la cocaína", in this gripping memoir. Born into the world of narco-trafficking, Suárez's rise to prominence was...

A Botany of Violence: 528 Years of Resistance & Resurgence By Pablo Escudero, Ghazal Jafari and Pierre Bélanger ORO Editions, 2022, 542 pages, paperback. The story of the Cinchona plant, also known...

Pablo Picasso's summer in Fontainebleau was a period of remarkable creativity, marked by two large-scale paintings side by side: his classicizing Three Women at the Spring and one of two versions of...

The Magnificent Makers #2: Brain Trouble by Theanne Griffith Violet and Pablo are science-loving best friends who stumble upon a mysterious riddle that opens a magic portal in their school's brain...

Lee Miller's life was a rich tapestry of art, fashion, and war. This compact paperback biography, written by her son Antony Penrose, brings together a remarkable collection of her photographs,...

This board book introduces the youngest dreamers to the world's best-loved artists, featuring Andy Warhol, Vivienne Westwood, Frida Kahlo, Coco Chanel, Louise Bourgeois, Pablo Picasso, David Bowie,...

Las mujeres detrás de Picasso explores the lives and inspirations of the women who shaped the life and work of Pablo Picasso. From his wives and lovers to those who helped promote his art, this book...

The Blue Period A Novel by Luke Jerod Kummer In the vibrant streets of Barcelona and Paris, two young artists found their creative spark in each other. Pablo Picasso and his poet friend Carles...

La Guerra Civil española is a comprehensive and authoritative account of the conflict that ravaged Spain between 1936 and 1939. Written by renowned historian Paul Preston, this book remains a crucial...

The Robin Hood Guerrillas: The Epic Journey of Uruguay's Tupamaros In the late 1960s, a group of urban insurgents known as the Tupamaros shook Uruguay and sent ripples across the Western world. Born...

Poetry Rebellion: A Galvanising Collection of Poems for Psychic Resistance. This powerful anthology spans 4,000 years of human history, featuring a diverse range of poets who have used their words to...

Richard Shiff: Writing after Art: Essays on Modern and Contemporary Artists by Richard Shiff. This comprehensive anthology brings together the most influential writings of art historian and critic...

Gwen John: Art and Life in London and Paris is a critical illustrated biography that redefines our understanding of this pivotal artist. Alicia Foster's meticulously researched portrait of Gwen John,...

Pablo Picasso's War: How Modern Art Came to America is a gripping story of how ambition and prodigy transformed American culture in the shadow of World War II. In 1939, Picasso was a renowned artist...

Pablo Picasso's artistic journey was deeply influenced by his fascination with El Greco. During his youth, he often visited the Prado Museum, where he studied the works of the old masters himself,...

Lee Miller: A Life in Focus This book presents a comprehensive portrait of Lee Miller, a multifaceted woman who defied conventions as a model, photographer, war correspondent, and muse to the...

The Minotaur Years is the final volume in John Richardson's magisterial biography of Pablo Picasso. This long-awaited publication draws on original research from interviews and previously unseen...

The Expressionist Figure: A Century of Artistic Experimentation This comprehensive volume brings together an extraordinary collection of drawings spanning over 60 years, featuring more than 80...

The Real Mr. Big tells the story of Jesus Ruiz Henao, a Colombian immigrant who built a sophisticated drug trafficking enterprise that earned him law enforcement's description as "the Pablo Escobar...

The Cry of Nature: Art and the Making of Animal Rights by Stephen F. Eisenman explores a pivotal moment in the history of animal rights, revealing how art played a crucial role in shaping our...

La sociedad de la nieve es el libro definitivo sobre una historia increíblemente verdadera. En 1973, Pablo Vierci comenzó a escribir este libro después de acompañar un grupo de sobrevivientes con sus...

La extrema derecha está cambiando el mundo y muchos creen que es lo que el mundo necesita. Con una mezcla de nacionalismo, antiestado, xenofobia, racismo y misoginia, pero también consignas...

La libertad de olvidarse de uno mismo es un concepto que puede parecer contradictorio en una sociedad donde el éxito y la autoestima son valorados. Sin embargo, según el Apóstol Pablo, encontrar...

Saira ha crecido en Kabul rodeada de desafíos y estereotipos. Su aspecto no le ha gustado desde que era pequeña, pero su verdadera lucha es por encontrar su lugar en un mundo donde la belleza está...