They Did It First - 50 Scientists, Artists and Mathematicians Who Changed the World by Julie Leung; Caitlin Kuhwald
20.00 NZD
Category: Biography & Autobiography | Series: They Did It First
The greatest challenge is believing it's possible . . . They Did It First features fifty trailblazing scientists, artists and mathematicians who were not afraid to dream big and be the FIRST. Discover the pioneers who defied the boundaries of possibility and went on to revolutionise the world. Writte ...Show more
In Progress: See Inside a Lettering Artist's Sketchbook and Process by Louise Fili
60.00 NZD
Category: Art & Artists
This show-all romp through design-world darling Jessica Hische's sketchbook reveals the creative and technical process behind making award-winning hand lettering. See everything, from Hische's rough sketches to her polished finals for major clients such as Wes Anderson, NPR, and Starbucks. The result is ...Show more
Stone Giant: Michelangelo's David and How He Came to be by Jane Sutcliffe
35.00 NZD
Category: Art & Artists
No one wanted the "giant." The hulking block of marble lay in the work yard, rained on, hacked at, and abandoned--until a young Michelangelo saw his David in it. This is the story of how a neglected, discarded stone became a masterpiece for all time. It is also a story about art--about an artist's visio ...Show more
Bill Hammond: Across the Evening Sky by Peter Vangioni
70.00 NZD
Category: NZ Non Fiction
Bill Hammond was an artist with a singular vision. One of the greats of Aotearoa’s art history, his paintings of bird-people occupying mythologised landscapes empty of human inhabitants have mesmerised audiences for three decades. This book shows the artist at his finest. Features: • An exclusive inter ...Show more
The Architect and the Artists - Hackshaw, McCahon, Dibble - The Collaborative Projects 1965-1979 by Bridget Hackshaw
65.00 NZD
Category: NZ Non Fiction
A beautiful and important book about the remarkable collaboration between the modernist architect James Hackshaw (a member, for a time, of the famous Group Architects), the painter Colin McCahon and the then young sculptor Paul Dibble on 12 New Zealand buildings - from churches to school halls. Drawing ...Show more
How Was That Built? by Roma Agrawal
33.00 NZD
Category: Design & Architecture
Join Roma Agrawal, the award-winning structural engineer who worked on The Shard, for an exciting behind-the-scenes look at some of the world's most amazing landmarks. Meet the extraordinary people who challenged our beliefs about what's possible, pioneering remarkable inventions that helped build the ...Show more
Building a Home by Polly Faber
17.00 NZD
Category: Design & Architecture
A non-fiction picture book packed with action and vehicles for children who enjoy discovering how things are made.Building a Home is a beautifully illustrated picture book guide to exactly how an old building can become a brand-new home. With action-packed artwork from Klas Fahlen and a gentle narrativ ...Show more
Children's Picturebooks: The Art of Visual Storytelling (2nd Ed.) by Martin Salisbury, Morag Styles
65.00 NZD
Category: Art & Artists
Children's picturebooks are the very first books we encounter and play a major role in introducing us to both art and language. But what does it take to create a successful picturebook for children? This revised edition of a bestselling title carries invaluable insight into a highly productive, dynamic ...Show more
Pablo Picasso (Genius) by Jane Kent
22.00 NZD
Category: Art & Artists | Series: Genius
A new series of illustrated books specifically designed for children in elementary education, narrating the stories of those great historical figures who have left their mark on humanity in fields such as science, art, exploration, music and other subjects. Young readers will be able to read all about t ...Show more
Stories of Famous Buildings by Stepanka Sekaninova
28.00 NZD
Category: Design & Architecture
Offices built like baskets, super-tall towers, magnificent cathedrals, designer villas, suspension bridges - all these plus many more buildings, some very important, others just plain peculiar, await everyone who joins Philip the stork and his friend Leap the frog on their quest to crack the mysteries o ...Show more
Harvesting Dreams: Hundertwasser For Kids by Barbara Stieff
45.00 NZD
Category: Art & Artists
"Painting is to dream," said Hundertwasser. "When the dream is over, I don"t remember anything I dreamed about. The painting, however, remains. It is the harvest of my dream." This statement is at the heart of this engaging introduction to the work of the eccentric artist, humanitarian, environmentalist ...Show more
Great Things to Make from Rubbish (Art Attack)
15.00 NZD
Category: Art & Artists | Series: Art Attack