Jan Marsh

For far too long, the male protagonists of the Pre-Raphaelite movement have dominated accounts of this revolution in British art. This book aims to redress the balance by showing just how engaged and central women were to the endeavour—not only as the subjects of the images themselves but also in their production. When the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood (the 'PRB') exhibited their...

The first fully illustrated and comprehensive introduction to May Morris's work as an artist, designer and embroiderer, published in association with the V&A. May Morris (1862-1938), the younger daughter of William Morris, was a significant figure in the British Arts and Crafts movement and a pioneer of 'art embroidery'. She ran the embroidery department of Morris & Co., as well...

Aubrey Beardsley (1872-1898) was only 25 when he died from tuberculosis, but in his short life, he established a reputation as one of the most accomplished - and controversial - illustrators of his day, whose contribution to the visual language of Art Nouveau was profound. Astonishingly, all his work was created in the course of only six years and is...

Dealing with Depression offers a simple, easy to follow, non-judgmental and, above all, effective exploration of depression and how to manage it. A range of strategies is outlined, including the physiological fundamentals of sleep, healthy diet and exercise, as well as ideas from positive psychology that help us to take care of ourselves. Learning to regulate emotions and show compassion...