ART & BOOKS

How do you find time in your busy day to get creative? Why, with 15-Minute Art Painting, of course!

Explore the pure joy of paint with fifty 15-minute projects inspired by nature. From leaves and houseplants to flowers and fungi, 15-Minute Art Painting encourages you to explore painting in a relaxing, free, and fun way. Each project can be completed in no more than six steps and will include practice pages, color swatches, and helpful hints to make light work of the artwork.

Although Hannah will provide a brief introduction on how to sketch out your paintings, the book will also contain traceable templates, so you can fully focus on the process and pure joy of painting.

The Royal Society's Science Book of the Year

"[A]n exuberant romp through evolution, like a modern-day Willy Wonka of genetic space. Gee’s grand tour enthusiastically details the narrative underlying life’s erratic and often whimsical exploration of biological form and function.” ―Adrian Woolfson,The Washington Post

In the tradition of Richard Dawkins, Bill Bryson, and Simon Winchester―An entertaining and uniquely informed narration of Life's life story.

In the beginning, Earth was an inhospitably alien place―in constant chemical flux, covered with churning seas, crafting its landscape through incessant volcanic eruptions. Amid all this tumult and disaster, life began. The earliest living things were no more than membranes stretched across microscopic gaps in rocks, where boiling hot jets of mineral-rich water gushed out from cracks in the ocean floor.

Although these membranes were leaky, the environment within them became different from the raging maelstrom beyond. These havens of order slowly refined the generation of energy, using it to form membrane-bound bubbles that were mostly-faithful copies of their parents―a foamy lather of soap-bubble cells standing as tiny clenched fists, defiant against the lifeless world. Life on this planet has continued in much the same way for millennia, adapting to literally every conceivable setback that living organisms could encounter and thriving, from these humblest beginnings to the thrilling and unlikely story of ourselves.

In A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth, Henry Gee zips through the last 4.6 billion years with infectious enthusiasm and intellectual rigor. Drawing on the very latest scientific understanding and writing in a clear, accessible style, he tells an enlightening tale of survival and persistence that illuminates the delicate balance within which life has always existed.

A Beginner's Guide to Astrology Written by Lisa Butterworth : Learn how the language of the stars can light up your life

Author Lisa Butterworth

A beginner’s guide to harnessing the night skies, with everything you need to know to begin practicing astrology.

The ancient art of astrology interprets the stars and planets to examine what the universe tells us. The bodies in the sky affect each of our lives, and understanding this connection can provide answers to your questions and enrich your relationships with yourself and others.
This beautifully illustrated and photographed book offers an introductory guide to the zodiac signs. Learn about what astrology is, its history and the basics, including the elements, modalities, planets, and the astrological houses. Build a foundation in understanding how different celestial bodies interact and how they influence all the parts of your life, including love, friendship, and work.

Understand your sun, moon, and rising signs, learn about how the planets and houses affect you, and find out what crystals and essential oils can give you a boost. With A Beginner’s Guide to Astrology, you can explore how the stars influence who you are while shining a light on who you can be.


About The Author

Lisa Butterworth is the West Coast editor of BUST and a founding editor of Tidal. She covers food, fashion, pop culture, women’s issues, and more for outlets including Nylon, Cosmopolitan, Women’s Health, Elle, Martha Stewart Living, Time Out, and New York Magazine while basking in LA’s eternal sunshine. She has previously published 28 Days Vegan and A Beginner’s Guide to Chakras with Smith Street Books.

Publish Date: February 28, 2023

Format: Hardcover

Category: Body, Mind & Spirit - Astrology - General

Publisher: Smith Street Books

Pages: 160

Board book – October 17, 2023
by Chronicle Books (Author)

New in the Beginning Baby board book series: Join an adorable group of animal friends for a day at school that’s full of feelings! Whether they are sad or glad, shy or excited, the friends know it’s important to express their many emotions.

Welcome to Beginning Baby, a line of novelty board books and gifts designed to give little ones a bright start! Vetted by early childhood experts and thoughtfully created with input from parents and caregivers, each Beginning Baby book explores educational concepts tied to early learning milestones, building a foundation for a strong beginning.

A sweet and energetic cast of animal characters guides babies through early learning concepts in a playful way that reinforces ideas through rhythm and repetition and engages eyes and hands with flaps, moving parts, mirrors, or tabs. With its irresistible interactive elements, colorful and decorative designs, and strong educational framework, Beginning Baby makes growing and learning for babies as easy as playing and dreaming.

In A Day Full of Feelings, each character learns that it’s okay to feel a certain way and that with the help of friends, everyone can express their emotions safely. A delightful picture book that encourages empathy and understanding, this feelings book makes a special gift or self-purchase for just the right moment in a child's and a parent’s life.

FEELINGS ARE UNIVERSAL: Every day is full of many feelings! Whether it’s sadness or happiness, fear or laughter, or anything in between, little ones will learn that it’s okay to express their emotions. With a friend to cheer you on, any scary bump can turn into loads of fun!

CUTE CHARACTERS: These adorable characters—from an artistic llama to a musical elephant to an octopus gardener—teach toddlers concepts while promoting socialization and community.

DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE: Every book in the Beginning Baby series is conceived and written to address milestones in a baby’s life, from fine motor skills to shape recognition and emotional awareness.

BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED FOR DISCERNING EYES: Bright, peppy colors and patterns make this series of books attractive for both babies and adults!

Perfect for:

Parents, grandparents, uncles, and aunts of babies and toddlers
Teachers and educators at daycare and early childhood centers
Birthday, new baby, or baby shower gift
Fans of Beginning Baby books, including Active ABC; You're a Helper!; Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes; Smile, Baby!; and Welcome to Shape School!
Readers of bestselling children's books about feelings, such as The Feelings Book by Todd Parr, A Little Spot of Emotion, and In My Heart: A Book of Feelings

Baby - 3 years

Author André Saraiva, Contributions by Virgil Abloh and MAGDA DANYSZ and Jeffrey Deitch and Glenn O'Brien

Author André Saraiva, Contributions by Virgil Abloh and MAGDA DANYSZ and Jeffrey Deitch and Glenn O'Brien
The first and much-anticipated book by visual artist, club creator, and nightlife impresario André Saraiva presents his wide range of works, from street art and contemporary art to graphic design, photography, and his influences on fashion and nightlife.

Street-cool visual artist-cum-nightlife guru, André Saraiva, whose life dovetails into graffiti subculture, chic jet-setting, and the fashion world, presents an autobiographical visual diary of sorts, a revealing window into the worlds he inhabits. This visual journey is an interactive and striking object itself, with either a vibrant pink cloth- or blue cloth-cover (randomly selected), Saraiva’s distinctive handwriting in foil, and seven pop-ups he designed.

Chances are that while you’ve been strolling through the streets of Paris, London, New York, or Los Angeles, you may have caught a glimpse of Saraiva’s signature graffiti of Mr. A on a random street wall. Or you may have seen him in the Banksy film, Exit Through the Gift Shop; spied him in the front rows of the Paris Fashion Week shows; or seen him at one of his many chic nightclubs. Graffiti Life is a never-before-seen look at the artist’s many spheres through which he effortlessly moves: street culture, contemporary art, graphic design, photography, fashion, and nightlife. It follows Saraiva’s art/life trajectory, and includes his Instagram-worthy tags on the streets of Paris; countless silk-screened posters; paintings and sculpture; creative collaborations with Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Colette, and more.



About The Author

André Saraiva is an artist, hotelier, and entrepreneur. Virgil Abloh is an artist, architect, engineer, creative director, and designer. Magda Danysz is a French art curator and art dealer. Glenn O’Brien (1947–2017) was a writer who focused largely on the subjects of art, music, and fashion. Jeffrey Deitch is an American art dealer and curator.



Publish Date: September 06, 2022

Format: Hardcover

Category: Art - Individual Artists - Monographs

Publisher: Rizzoli

Pages: 320

There are so many little life moments to measure—and so many creative ways to measure them!

How do you measure how long it takes to read a good book? Sure, you can use units of time, like minutes or hours . . . but you can also use your very own how many times you laugh or cry, how many pages you turn, or how many times you ask to read it again. And measuring rainfall could mean using decibels of sound . . . or how many people you see opening umbrellas. This playful picture book introduces young readers to different units of measurement, then invites them to think of creative ways to quantify the meaningful moments in their lives. The possibilities are as limitless as the imagination!

ENCOURAGES Every kid loves to count, measure, and quantify—even when the things they’re examining seem immeasurable at first glance! This nonfiction picture book encourages kids’ natural inclinations toward scientific thinking and their boundless imaginations, modeling unique ways to measure everything from the distance covered on a road trip to the brightness of stars and more!

CELEBRATES SEEING AND This charmingly illustrated book is a celebration of what is special about every day, no matter how small those moments may seem. Measuring is one way to really take in a new experience, after all. Kids will embrace the concept and the fun!

ENGAGING This picture book’s accessible rhyme, engaging content, and spirited illustrations make it a delightful read-aloud for classroom or family enjoyment.

A SWEET GIFT A meaningful message and adorable illustrations make this a go-to gift and an ideal addition to a child's library.

Perfect
Genres
Picture Books
Mathematics
Childrens
48 pages, Hardcover

Published April 9, 2024

This edition
Format
48 pages, Hardcover
Published
April 9, 2024 by Chronicle Books
ISBN
9781797212159 (ISBN10: 179721215X)
ASIN
179721215X
Language
English

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Maren Morris and former schoolteacher Karina Argow have together written their picture-book debut, Addie Ant Goes on an Adventure. This delightful story of one little ant's journey for independence while realizing when to ask for help, is set against the backdrop of a vast and abundant garden inhabited by some very helpful insect friends.

Addie Ant travels from one garden bed to another on her first solo adventure. As she forges her own path, she gets lost along the way and finds help from her trusted garden pals, Lewis Ladybug, Beatrix Butterfly, and Cleo Cricket, in finding her way back home.

A celebration of friendship, this sweet book is a collaboration by renowned, musical artist Maren Morris and former schoolteacher and close friend Karina Argow. Artist Kelly Anne Dalton brings the delightfully written characters to life with colorful and charming illustrations.

Join Addie Ant in a vast and magical garden adventure full of insect friends, growing vegetables, blooming flowers, and the inspiring abundance of nature.



ISBN 9781797228914
Publisher Chronicle Chroma
Publication Date April 9, 2024
Binding Hardcover
Item Condition New
Illustrator Kelly Anne Dalton
Language English
Ages 3-8
Pages 40
Keywords Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Insects, Spiders, etc.

Written by Gregor Muir and Yilmaz Dziewior

3 - 18 years

Mudpuppy's Andy Warhol Coloring Book features the iconic pop artist's greatest hits ready to be colored in and customized by young artists. Introduce well-known classics like Andy's Campbell's Soup Cans to a new generation in a creative and interactive way with this 32-page coloring book. Each page is perforated to easily tear out and display as a new work of art.
• 32 pages, 9.5 x 12.25 in. (24 x 31 cm)
• Staple-bound and perforated pages
• Soft-touch finish

INSPIRATIONAL SKETCHBOOK – The Warhol Inspirational Sketchbook is the perfect way to unleash your creativity and express yourself in style. The sketchbook features a stunning cover design of Warhol's Iconic ""Flowers"" artwork while it has 108 blank pages that are perfect for drawing, painting, sketching, and more and 12 pages of full color pages of art and quotes by/from Andy Warhol for creative inspiration and visual learning.

MULTIFUNCTIONAL – The sketchbook pages are made from high quality paper that is perfect for a wide variety of mediums, including pencils, pens, markers, and watercolors. Whether you're an aspiring artist, or just to love doodle, this sketchbook is a great way to explore your creativity and express yourself in a unique and stylish way.

MAKES THE PERFECT GIFT – Our Warhol Inspirational Sketchbook makes a thoughtful present for anyone who loves to draw, sketch, or doodle! It is a great gift for artists, students, or anyone who loves to explore their creativity. This Warhol sketchbook is the perfect gift for the Warhol art lover in your life.

GALISON – Since 1979, our vision at Galison has been to inspire people by bringing art into daily life with home office supplies, home décor, stationery, puzzles, and games.

60 pages

8 wooden pencils
Draw like Warhol with this set of eight vibrant colored pencils from Galison. Each pencil features a classic Andy Warhol quote.

Diller Scofidio + Renfro

792 pages, Hardcover

Published February 4, 2025
Format: 792 pages, Hardcover
Published: February 4, 2025 by Phaidon Press
ISBN: 9781838667207 (ISBN10: 1838667202)
Language: English

Chad Parkhill, Alice Oehr (Illustrator)

Around the World in 80 Cocktails celebrates the globetrotting history of the cocktail through eighty different iconic drinks – each of which has its own story to tell. Bartender and writer Chad Parkhill takes you on a whirlwind tour of the places that have shaped the history of the cocktail from its birth to the present day, with recipes so you can follow along at home.

You'll learn about the surprising military history behind the bubbly, vivacious Venetian Spritz; how the G&T moved from India to England (and why the best in the world are now made in Spain); and how France's Burgundy region turned tragedy into triumph with the Kir. Accompanied by gorgeous vintage-style illustrations that evoke antique travel posters, these stories and recipes are an ode to the joys of travel, history, and drinking.

192 pages, Hardcover

First published October 3, 2017

Format: 192 pages, Hardcover
Published: October 3, 2017 by Hardie Grant Books
ISBN: 9781741175189 (ISBN10: 1741175186)
Language: English

Art Deco: The Twentieth Century's Iconic Decorative Style from Paris, London, and Brussels to New York, Sydney, and Santa Monica

Author Arnold Schwartzman

Arnold Schwartzman's stunning photographs of the finest examples of Art Deco from all over the world are collected here as a celebration of one of the world's most popular decorative styles.
Art deco is the 20th century's most glamorous architectural style, and the one that shaped popular ideas of modern luxury. With over 200 photographs, this is a visual celebration of this very popular style. Unlike most other books on the subject that tend to be regionally specific, this book highlights Art Deco buildings from all over the world, from Australia to South America, with an emphasis on London, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Miami, and Paris. Art Deco features much careful and exacting detail, and of special interest in this book are photos that zoom in on murals, mosaics, flooring, ironwork, and other ornamental flourishes.

Art Deco began in 1925 and quickly swept the globe becoming the style epitomizing Jazz Age glamor and sophistication. It drew from a variety of influences including ancient Egyptian, Moorish, and Mayan motifs but also modernist movements like Cubism, Fauvism, and De Stijl. Its influence was felt everywhere, from the skylines of New York to Shanghai, and it gained prominence not only with architects and designers but enjoyed a passionate following among the public as well.

About The Author

Arnold Schwartzman is an Oscar-winning filmmaker, a noted graphic designer, and the author of a score of books including London Art Decoand Deco Landmarks: Art Deco Gems of Los Angeles. He began his design career in British television before moving to Hollywood in 1978. He was the Director of Design for the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games and designed many of the key graphic elements for the annual Academy Awards. In 2010, he created the two murals for the Grand Lobby of Cunard's Queen Elizabeth. In 2001 he was awarded an OBE and in 2006 he was appointed a Royal Designer by the Royal Society of Arts.

Publish Date: February 12, 2019

Format: Hardcover

Category: Architecture - Buildings - Landmarks & Monuments

Publisher: Rizzoli

Pages: 224

Author Jeffrey Deitch, Contributions by Roger Gastman and Fab 5 Freddy and Greg Tate and Carlo McCormick
The most comprehensive book to survey the colorful history of graffiti and street art movements internationally.

Forty years ago, graffiti in New York evolved from elementary mark-making into an important art form. By the end of the 1980s, it had been documented in books and films that were seen around the world, sparking an international graffiti movement.

This original edition, now back in print after several years, considers the rise of New York graffiti and the international scenes it inspired--from Los Angeles to São Paulo to Paris to Tokyo--as well as earlier and parallel movements: the break dancing and rap music of hip-hop; the graffiti used by Chicano gangs to mark their territory; the skateboarding culture that began in Southern California. Expertly researched, beautifully illustrated, and featuring contributions by many of the most significant curators, writers, and artists involved in the graffiti world, this now classic volume is an in-depth examination of this seminal movement.

About The Author

Jeffrey Deitch has helped to build the careers of some of the leading contemporary artists as a gallerist and curator. He is the former Director of the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles. Roger Gastman is an artist, curator, and producer. Fab 5 Freddy is a musician, artist, and producer. Greg Tate is a writer and musician who lives in New York. Carlo McCormick is a pop culture critic and curator living in New York.

Publish Date: March 16, 2021
Format: Hardcover
Category: Art - Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions - General
Publisher: Rizzoli Electa
Pages: 320

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey of languages through continents, countries and cultures?

Where did the word "banana" originate? What is the world's most secret language? Which word is universally understood? Find out answers to all these questions and more as you travel across the globe to explore the complexity, beauty and variety of languages.

Discover the well-known and the rare languages spoken in every country on a map of each continent. Pore over vibrant and exquisite language family trees that show how different languages have grown, developed and connected over time. Then explore the languages in more detail - how many people speak them, how to pronounce a fun phrase, and why they are so important to a nation's identity and culture.

The beautiful illustrations by Jenny Zemanek bring every page to life, while the engaging text written by Rachel Lancashire makes every fascinating fact clear and accessible.
Author Information
Jenny Zemanek is based in Ohio, USA. She revels in the joys of small decorative details, finding ways to add personality to her lettering, and the thrill of learning something new. She is award winning: winner of Midwest Book Award 2024 for Middle School is No Place For Magic.