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Laurence King Publishing offers a delightful range of children’s books that spark curiosity and imagination. From playful educational titles like Animal Family Match to engaging storytelling in Make Your Own Fairy Tale: Hansel & Gretel, their books blend fun with learning, often featuring charming illustrations and interactive elements.

Readers can also explore quirky takes on familiar themes, including humour-infused games and activity books such as James Bond Bingo and Farm Bingo. Whether diving into the depths with Deep Sea Discovery or exploring history and wildlife, these books bring creativity and joy to young readers and families alike.

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  • Farm Bingo
    Farm Bingo is a family-friendly game packed with wonderful farm animals for hours of bingo fun. Beautifully packaged, Farm Bingo is gorgeously illustrated by award-winning illustrator Caroline Selmes. The game also includes a booklet with all the things you want to know about farm animals. From the farmer, the scarecrow and the tractor to the pigs, chickens, cows, and ducks,...
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  • Even More Extraordinary Things to Cut Out and Collage
    The perfect resource for collaging work in the official and bestselling Extraordinary Things series, whether you're new to the art or looking for inspiration. Witty and surreal collage artist Ms Gonzalez brings you 1000 vintage and retro illustrations to cut out and use for collaging and crafting. Whether you're looking for beautiful, quirky, retro, or kitsch to bring a fresh...
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  • The World of Norse Mythology - 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
    The World of Norse Mythology: Step into the cosmos of the Norse Gods as you discover mythical realms and epic tales. From the legend of mighty Thor to the coming of Ragnarok, piece together stories handed down through the centuries in this beautifully detailed jigsaw. Spot Odin, Loki, and Freyja in Asgard, and Gylfi and Gefjon on Earth, all connected...
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  • The World of the Romantics - 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
    Piece together stunning moments of beauty and tragedy from the Romantic era This intricately detailed jigsaw puzzle features famous poets, writers, artists, activists, musicians, and scientists from the Romantic movement, including the Shelleys, Lord Byron, Keats, Coleridge, Wordsworth, Blake, Beethoven, Turner, and more. Travel from the Lake District to the Mediterranean as you immerse yourself in the awesome power of...
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  • The World of Bridgerton - 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
    Lady Danbury is hosting a sparkling soirée to begin the year's social season, and you're invited to piece together all the splendour, suitors, and scandal. All the ton's most notable names are in attendance: spot the Bridgerton family, the Duke and Duchess, the Sharmas, the Featheringtons, and more as you complete this beautifully detailed jigsaw puzzle inspired by Shondaland's hit...
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  • The World of Shakespeare - 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
    Piece together the world of Shakespeare in this art jigsaw puzzle depicting the London of his day. Spot a huge cast of contemporary extras as A Midsummer Night’s Dream is rehearsed at the Globe and fellow actors wander the streets, along with local characters who may well have provided the Bard with inspiration. From lovers ascending ladders and bears being...
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  • The World of Sherlock Holmes - 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
    The World of Sherlock Holmes by Nicholas Utechin is not just a book; it is an experience, including a 1000-piece puzzle featuring Sherlock Holmes's London in glorious detail. Spot famous characters, crime-solving clues, and historical figures as you build the puzzle. Hunt for Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most memorable characters, from the hound at Baskerville Hall to Moriarty, Dr. Watson,...
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  • A Book Lover's Christmas - 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
    This intricate jigsaw puzzle brings together iconic festive scenes from beloved books, poetry, short stories, and fairy tales. Whether it's St. Nicholas clambering down a chimney, nutcrackers coming to life, or Sherlock Holmes's mystery of the missing Christmas geese, celebrate the season as you piece these classics together. 1000-PIECE PUZZLE: this detailed illustration of Christmas scenes from literature is packed...
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  • The World of Oscar Wilde - 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
    Step into the world of the Irish wit, poet, and dramatist Oscar Wilde. Spot scenes from all across his works, including The Picture of Dorian Gray, The Importance of Being Earnest, and The Happy Prince, alongside key figures from Wilde's life as you learn about his incredible creativity and the tragic life story that has made him an LGBTQ+ icon....
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  • The World of the Tudors - 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
    From the Wars of the Roses through plagues, cunning plots, executions and more, the Tudor period is the most dramatic and turbulent in English history. Journey through time to find Henry VIII's six wives, Shakespeare, Sir Francis Drake and other famous figures as you build this detailed 1000-piece puzzle. The World of the Tudors features a 1000-piece puzzle depicting the...
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  • The World of the Brontës - 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
    A 1000-PIECE PUZZLE inspired by the life and works of the Brontë family. The perfect challenge for book lovers or anyone who loves a good jigsaw. ALL YOUR FAVOURITE CHARACTERS can be found hidden in this detailed puzzle, as well as some real-life historical figures who played a part in their lives. INCLUDES A PULL-OUT POSTER identifying all the characters...
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  • The World of King Arthur
    Step into the mythical, magical realm of King Arthur... Uncover the legend of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table in intricate detail as you piece together his fabled kingdom and read all about the epic tales that have fascinated storytellers for centuries. Spot the sword in the stone, Guinevere and Lancelot, the Lady of the Lake, Merlin,...
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  • The World of Hercule Poirot - 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
    Put your little grey cells to the test as you piece together Hercule Poirot's most famous cases. You'll need to use order and method to spot all of the clues, crimes and culprits hidden in this intricate jigsaw, which references all thirty-three of Agatha Christie's beloved Poirot novels. The World of Hercule Poirot offers a thrilling challenge in the form...
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  • The World of Miss Marple - 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
    Can you help Miss Marple solve the latest crime to be committed in the picturesque village of St Mary Mead? You might need to use her trusty binoculars to spot all the clues in this garden-party scene, where more than one murder weapon is hidden amongst the tea, cakes, and distinguished guests. Find all your favourite characters in this intricate...
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  • Astrology Journal
    Discover daily, weekly and monthly astrological guidance, affirmations, rituals and journal exercises alongside space to record your journey of self-discovery. Adapt your lifestyle to the phases of the stars and align yourself with the universe to live your life to the full. Astrology Journal by Sandy Sitron is a beautiful hardback journal complete with a belly band and ribbon marker....
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  • Angels for the Modern Mystic
    ANGEL CARDS AS YOU'VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE: a diverse deck, reimagined for a modern audience. LET THE LIGHT IN: there is goodness, beauty and truth within us all - allow your pure energies to flow. SEND AN ANGEL TO WATCH OVER A FRIEND: healing energies to share. STURDY GIFT BOX: perfect for gifting. Angels represent the pure energies and...
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  • Under the Sea
    A FUN, SIMPLE GAME of matching pairs, suitable for ages 6+. In the format of a classic memory game, Under the Sea will have you pairing up ocean animals from dolphins to sea urchins. 50 BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED CARDS featuring diverse wildlife from the world's oceans. LEARN ABOUT THE ANIMALS in the accompanying full-colour booklet with text from acclaimed nature writer...
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  • Tree Families
    Be inspired by nature and play the card game suited for all. Team up the component parts of a tree - from the leaf, flower, and fruit plus the tree itself to form a tree family! Discover eleven of the most beautiful flowering, fruiting trees with Ryuto Miyake's stunning, detailed illustrations and text about each tree written by the Head...
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  • Butterfly Wings
    Match the upper sides and undersides of the wings of 25 species of butterfly from around the world in this beautifully illustrated matching game. With all kinds of stunning species from the painted lady to the purple emperor, this fun and educational game is an ideal gift that will appeal to nature lovers everywhere. Butterfly Wings includes a mini dossier...
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  • Bird Bingo
    This beautifully illustrated bingo game features 64 species of birds from around the world. Spot all kinds of birds—from the robin to the puffin and the kookaburra to the splendid fairywren—mark them off on your card and bingo! Bird Bingo brings a fun and educational twist to the traditional game as players learn the names and colourings of both their...
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  • Around the Ocean in 80 Fish and other Sea Life
    Dive beneath the waves to meet 80 of the ocean's strangest and most surprising inhabitants. This beautifully illustrated aquatic world tour tells the fascinating stories of beguiling sea creatures and their ingenious feats of survival - from producing anti-freeze to enduring boiling temperatures - revealing the ways in which these seemingly remote creatures have shaped our own lives, whether through...
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  • Marina Abramovic
    The definitive guide to the life and work of Marina Abramovic, the world's most famous performance artist. Combining brand-new interviews, never-before-seen images, and fascinating ephemera, this book is a testament to the extraordinary life and work of one of our most courageous and groundbreaking artists. It is published to coincide with the opening of Abramovic's Royal Academy exhibition - the...
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  • Make a Vision Board
    Making a vision board is one of the most powerful manifesting tools for creating the life you want. Make a Vision Board provides you with everything you need to get started now. Author CanDace Johnson guides you through step-by-step instructions to create a vision board and manifest from a place of abundance. Whether manifesting a dream partner, new home, peak...
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  • Draw Paint Print like the Great Artists
    In this imaginative activity book, Marion Deuchars makes learning about art fun. Young readers discover new ways of making art by being introduced to 18 great artists, learning about the methods, materials and ideas that made up their masterpieces and how these can be applied to one's own creations. Grouped into sections by artist, each one unfolds a series of...
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  • Pattern Magic 2
    Pattern Magic 2 is the follow-up to the best-selling Pattern Magic. This series takes the cult pattern-cutting text from Japan and gives the reader an easy-to-follow guide to creating stunning, sculptural garments with a couture feel. Inspiring and exciting, this volume takes a creative approach to pattern cutting with more step-by-step projects for fashion designers and dressmakers to enjoy. This...
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  • Pattern Magic 3
    In this new addition to the Pattern Magic series from Japan, Tomoko Nakamichi teaches you how to sculpt with fabric, creating beautiful shapes, waves, and accents. Next, she looks at creating dynamic movement in garments, using ruffles, shirring, and precise, sharply pleated lines. All the measurements and scaling information you need to start pattern making is included. As throughout the...
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  • Print
    The fourth book in the popular Do More Art series looks at how the simple process of moving ink from one surface to another can open up a world of creativity and artistic expression. From simple finger printing and potato prints to screenprinting, Print is packed with ways to create exciting and beautiful handmade prints without the use of expensive...
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  • Basquiat
    Cool, talented and transgressive, Jean-Michel Basquiat’s life is just as fascinating as the work he produced. Delve into 1980s New York as this vivid graphic novel takes you on Basquiat’s journey from street-art legend SAMO to international art-scene darling, up until his sudden death. Told through cinematic scenes, this is Basquiat as seen through the eyes of those who knew...
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  • The World of Agatha Christie: And Then There Were None
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  • A Walk in the Dark
    A dusk till dawn walk through nature through the eyes of the animals who hunt, scavenge, play, dig and build while most people are tucked up in bed. Beginning just as the human world is slowing down for the evening, A Walk in the Dark takes the reader into the woods and the moonlit countryside. As the sun sets, a...
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  • The Official Poirot Puzzle Book
    My name is Hercule Poirot, and I am probably the greatest detective in the world. Do you have the skills to seek the truth within? Put your understanding of order and method to good use to crack the case as you travel around the world collecting mysterious bundles of puzzles. From France to Istanbul and beyond, have your map (and...
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  • Dior For Ever
    Following the success of All About Yves and Absolutely Chanel, a beautiful fashion monograph by Catherine Örmen completes the trilogy; this time focusing on Dior For Ever. The book includes a wealth of lavish imagery and fascinating inserts, including rare facsimile documents and ephemera such as invitations to the couture house's first collections, Christian Dior's handwritten design notes, and original...
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  • Alphabuzzle
    Write down as many words as you can in 45 seconds to win the game. Sounds easy? Watch out, the rules are always changing... A word game to keep you on your toes with rules that change every round for mind-bending, fast-paced, and entertaining gameplay. Endlessly Replayable: No two games are the same, choose a new rule card and new...
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  • Read This if You Want to Take Great Photographs
    Inspiring readers through iconic images and playful copy, the bestselling Read This if You Want to Take Great Photographs has been revised and updated to include new photographers, a brand-new chapter on the art of feeling, and the latest hands-on tips. Striking images from a diverse range of acclaimed contemporary photographers, such as Anastasia Samoylova, Zanele Muholi, Nadine Ijewere, Campbell...
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  • What Art Can Tell Us About Love
    Discover the love affairs that inspired art's greatest masterpieces. Whether in the throes of passion, enduring the pain of an unrequited love, or basking in the joy of a wonderfully supportive friendship, What Art Can Tell Us About Love explores how love influenced artists and the work they created. Beautifully illustrated with full-colour photographs of more than 70 artworks, this...
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  • The Short Story of Queer Art
    The Short Story of Queer Art offers a fuller picture of the history of art – from the barriers broken and breakthroughs that queer artists have made, to the important contributions to key artistic movements, and the forgotten and obscured artists who are now being rediscovered and reassessed. Simply constructed, the book explores over 40 key works and artists, from...
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  • Animals Out of Art
    Animals Out of Art features animals from famous artworks that are on the loose! Round them up as you find them on the matching cards. This engaging collection includes 25 works of art from artists such as Degas and Hokusai, accompanied by a booklet that details the history and meanings of animals in art, from dogs and cats to horses...
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  • Around the World in 80 Birds
    Around the World in 80 Birds by Mike Unwin is an enchanting journey through some of the most intriguing avian species on Earth. This beautifully illustrated book takes readers on an unparalleled global adventure, weaving the compelling stories of 80 distinct birds that inhabit different corners of the world. From the awe-inspiring Sociable Weaver Bird in Namibia, known for its...
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  • A World History of Architecture, Third Edition
    Updated with expanded coverage of twenty-first century architecture, this new edition uniquely comprises a detailed survey of Western architecture as well as architecture from the Middle East, Africa, Central and South America, India, Russia, China, and Japan. Significant revision also includes photographs and textual discussion of around 50 new buildings. Written in a clear and engaging style, the text encourages...
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  • The World of Romeo and Juliet
    Step into the sun-drenched streets and shadowy ballrooms of Verona, where Romeo and Juliet's story of love and loss unfolds. Piece together iconic scenes—from secret garden meetings to the fateful balcony—brought to life in a beautifully detailed illustration by Anna Higgie. Filled with familiar faces like Mercutio, Tybalt, and the star-crossed lovers themselves, and accompanied by a fold-out poster with...
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  • The World of A Christmas Carol
    In this lovingly detailed, expansive illustration of Dickens's famous tale, Michael Kirkham tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation from miser to benefactor as he is visited by the Spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Yet To Come. From the Ghost of Jacob Marley to Bob Cratchit and his poorly son Tiny Tim, the puzzle illustrates each key scene of...
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  • Kaleidoscope
    Why does purple mean royalty? Do red sweets really contain beetles? And what was the world's deadliest colour? This beautifully illustrated book takes young readers on a colourful journey through the science, history, and mysteries of colour. From how our eyes see colour to the fascinating stories and cultural meanings behind them, every page invites curiosity and wonder. Packed with...
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  • I Saw It First: Safari (travel edition)
    This is a mini travel-sized format of LKP's bestselling children's game, coming in a smaller version of the square box with a 7-piece hexagonal double-sided board, making it perfect for travel and playing games on-the-go. The pieces can be put together in any combination, meaning no game is ever the same. Featuring charming illustrations by Caroline Selmes, this fun and...
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  • I Saw It First: Flying (travel edition)
    This is a mini travel-sized format of LKP's bestselling children's game, coming in a smaller version of the square box with a 7-piece hexagonal double-sided board, making it perfect for travel and playing games on-the-go. The pieces can be put together in any combination, meaning no game is ever the same. Featuring charming illustrations by Caroline Selmes, this fun and...
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  • Do You Dress Like Your Dog?
    Pair up the dapper dogs with their humans! Can you find the perfect pairs in this game of fashion and fur? From stylish sweaters to chic accessories, these dynamic duos are dressed to impress. Featuring 50 cards with 25 pairs to match in this fun memory game, with an accompanying booklet where you can get to know the dogs and...
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  • Dino Snap
    Match up all your favourite dinosaurs as you play Snap, Memory Match, Go Fish or Collect Four! Spot Stella the Stegosaurus, Tyrone the T-Rex and more in four fun-filled card games. JUMBO CARDS cards measuring 11.5 x 8 cm that are big enough for little hands in a compact package that makes it perfect for on-the-go entertainment wherever you go....
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  • Astrology in Art
    For almost as long as humans have pondered over the stars and their meanings, astrological and cosmological subjects have appeared in art. Spanning the centuries and featuring more than 70 masterpieces, Astrology in Art traces a stunning visual history of Western astrology, showing how artists from Botticelli to Andy Warhol have drawn on celestial symbolism to explore ideas about time,...
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  • The World of Witches
    Piece together the magical and macabre history of witchcraft in this spellbinding jigsaw puzzle. Spot iconic witches from literature, mythology, folklore, art, and film, from the ancient world to the modern day. Read about key events, moments, and figures in witchcraft history, and discover how portrayals of the witch transform over time in the accompanying poster. Featuring renowned witches from...
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  • The World of Harry
    Celebrate all things Harry Styles in this stunning 1000-piece puzzle inspired by the pop superstar. Take a deep dive into Harry's world and discover the themes, symbolism and meanings behind his bestselling chart toppers. Including a fold-out poster guide and brimming with Easter eggs for fans to spot, this is a must-have puzzle for any Styles fan! 1000-PIECE PUZZLE that...
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  • Reach for the Stars!
    Meet the History Heroes who led us into space! Puzzle your way through the planets in this fact-packed jigsaw puzzle! Get to know 17 inspiring people who shaped our knowledge of the solar system, from scientists and mathematicians to astronauts and authors. Spot Galileo with his trusty telescope, Neil Armstrong taking his famous first steps on the Moon, Katherine Johnson...
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  • Hats!
    Hats! is an exploration of headwear from around the world. Divided into four parts reflecting the key reasons why we make and wear hats—Practical, Symbolic, Aesthetic and Transformative—the book covers a broad range of iconic headgear from firemen's helmets to beautiful traditional lace Mantillas from Spain, to bionic visors worn by celebrities. Drawing on various collections, and in particular the...
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  • Vintage Details
    Vintage Details is a stunning collection of more than 600 beautifully photographed details from previously unseen 20th-century vintage clothing. The images are arranged by detail: necklines; collars; sleeves; cuffs; pockets; fastenings and buttonholes; hems, darts, stitching, and fitting devices; pleats, frills, and flounces; embellishment; surface texture and print. Inner construction shots are also included, along with images of the full...
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  • The Street Art Manual
    The Street Art Manual is the world's first book to combine practical advice and tactical guidance for creating 11 forms of street art in public space around the world. Every type of street art is covered, including graffiti, stencilling, subvertising, large-scale murals, wheat pasting, urban projections, aerial art, yarn bombing, guerrilla theatre, banner drops, and projectiles. Each technique is illustrated...
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  • The Short Story of the Novel
    The Short Story of the Novel is a new and innovative introduction to the best works of fiction from the last 500 years. Simply constructed, the book explores 60 key novels from The Tale of Genji to My Brilliant Friend. In addition to enjoyable descriptions of the novels and concise explanations of why they are important, the book illuminates the...
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  • The Short Story of Film
    The Short Story of Film is a new and innovative introduction to the art of film-making. Simply constructed, the book explores 50 key movies, from superhero blockbusters to indie darlings. The design of the book allows the reader to navigate their way around key genres, movements and techniques with ease. Accessible, concise and fun to read, this pocket guide will...
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  • The Pattern Sourcebook
    This book is aimed at anyone with an interest in surface design and pattern, whether they are students, hobbyists or professionals. Over 350 images from the last 100 years are presented with informative captions, ordered aesthetically to create a pleasing visual impression whereby contemporary images are displayed next to historical images. The images are drawn from a wide variety of...
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  • The Movie Quiz Book
    Imagine the best movie-themed pub quiz you've ever been to, but without suffering the hangover the next morning! The Movie Quiz Book is the ultimate movie quiz book, compiled by the popular indie film magazine Little White Lies. Calling all movie buffs—this book has it all, from heroic heroines, famous final lines, award-winning directors, Hollywood's golden age, memorable movie flops,...
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  • The Flip Side of Pulp Fiction
    What happens when Vincent Vega forgets his belt? Little White Lies film magazine presents The Flip Side of Pulp Fiction, a comic spin on a cult classic. A fleeting yet delightful experience, this flipbook is the physical embodiment of a one-liner - the perfect gift for the Quentin Tarantino fan that ensures you never look at Tarantino in quite the...
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  • The Day of the Dead
    "The Mexican...is familiar with death, jokes about it, caresses it, sleeps with it, celebrates it; it is one of his favourite toys and his most steadfast love." Octavio Paz, El laberinto de la soledad, (The Labyrinth of Solitude, 1961). The Day of the Dead is a comprehensive, visual compilation of all forms of artistic material celebrating the world-famous annual Mexican...
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  • The Book of the Horse
    Horses have been the inspiration for hundreds of works of art over the centuries. This book celebrates the horse in all its glory, from its role as a working animal in war and sport, to a beloved pet. The horse's beauty and majesty is caught by artists as diverse as Stubbs, Toulouse-Lautrec, Picasso, Magritte, Frink, and Freud. The Book of...
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  • Take Your Selfie Seriously
    Do you want to improve your social-media profile? Learn how to express yourself through beautiful, artistic self-portraits with Take Your Selfie Seriously: The Advanced Selfie and Self-Portrait Handbook. Existing in today's world without photos of yourself is hardly possible. Existing without great photos of yourself can be crippling. Take Your Selfie Seriously walks you through the fundamentals of taking the...
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  • Story Out of the Box
    Story Out of the Box is a fun, activity game for both kids and adults - no artistic or intellectual prowess required! Free your imagination or just fill up a rainy afternoon with 80 lively prompts. Pick a subject card and a technique card and use them together to create your own madcap tales. Unleash thousands of stories from the...
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  • Stories and Dreams
    A new-born baby is carefully checked over at a hospital in Jaipur, a small girl grins from a bench on Rome's Piazza Navona, and energetic boys jostle in front of the camera in Havana. Over his long career and on his many travels, Steve McCurry has taken an incredible selection of photographs of children, each one managing to hint at...
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  • Sewing for Fashion Designers
    This comprehensive guide explores the fundamental sewing methods fashion designers need and teaches professional garment construction. Chapter One introduces sewing tools and machinery (including industrial machines). It discusses how to work with patterns and explains cutting-out methods. Chapter Two is devoted to different fabrics and how they work, focusing on the construction of a garment, including fastenings and trimmings, and...
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  • Sewing
    Do you want to learn the basics of sewing? Then, this step-by-step book is for you! Sewing is packed full with detailed photographs and diagrams accompanied by pictures from the catwalk. It covers a wide range of techniques such as seam and hem finishes, buttons and buttonholes, bindings and zips. This is a must-have resource for all beginners.
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  • Screen Style
    Screen Style celebrates the beautiful, stylish and often covetable outfits and costumes featured in 50 iconic and diverse series of the small screen: from Mad Men to Call My Agent, Bridgerton to Empire. By organising the series into genres - Comedy, Coming of Age, Crime, Historical, Retro, Contemporary - the author shows how designers take different approaches when manipulating the...
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  • Saul Bass
    This is the first book to be published on one of the greatest American designers of the 20th century, who was as famous for his work in film as for his corporate identity and graphic work. Saul Bass (1920-1996) created some of the most compelling images of American postwar visual culture. Having extended the remit of graphic design to include...
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  • Prototyping and Modelmaking for Product Design
    Now in its second edition, Prototyping and Modelmaking for Product Design, by practising product development consultant Bjarki Hallgrimsson, is essential reading for both students and design professionals. Prototyping and Modelmaking for Product Design goes behind the scenes to illustrate how prototypes are used to help designers understand problems better, explore more imaginative solutions, investigate human interaction more fully, and test...
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  • Product Design Styling
    'One of the only books on the subject and directly applicable across several modules and levels.' - Matt Bassett, Coventry University In this, the first product design book devoted purely to styling, Peter Dabbs helps students and professionals to understand how to style their own consumer-focused products. Providing a clear and simple breakdown of the stages in the styling process,...
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  • Planning Learning Spaces
    'A welcome and timely addition to the subject of school design at a time of great change.' - Professor Alan Jones, President of the Royal Institute of British Architects 'Comprehensive but also very practical approach.' - Andreas Schleicher, Director for the Directorate of Education and Skills in Paris, France 'Any community building a new school should read this book.' -...
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  • Pattern Cutting Second Edition
    This practical guide explains how to take accurate measurements, introduces key tools and takes you from simple pattern-cutting ideas to more advanced creative methods. Step-by-step illustrations show how to create and then fit basic bodice, sleeve, skirt, dress, and trouser blocks, and how to adapt these to create patterns for original designs. New material includes advice on fitting toiles and...
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  • Pattern Cutting for Menswear Second Edition
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