This extraordinary publication presents, for the first time, the Samurai armour collection of the Ann & Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Museum in Dallas, Texas. The Barbier-Mueller has selectively amassed these pieces of armour over the past twenty-five years, ultimately forming one of the largest & most important collections of its kind in the world. It is comprised of nearly three hundred objects, several of which are considered masterpieces, including suits of armour, helmets, masks, horse armour, & weaponry. The objects date from the 12th to the 19th century, with a particularly strong focus on Edo-period armour. Offering an exciting look into the world of the Samurai warrior, this book begins with an introduction by Morihiro Ogawa. Essays by prominent scholars in the field highlight topics such as the phenomenon of the warrior in Japan, the development of the Samurai helmet, castle architecture, women in Samurai culture, & Japanese horse armour. The book's final section consists of an extensive catalogue of objects, concentrating on 120 significant works in the collection. Lavishly illustrated in full colour, each object is accompanied by an entry written by a scholar of Japanese armour. ...

As an Anglican priest & former Priest-in-Ordinary to the Queen, a lecturer in Buddhism, & a devoted walker, Adam Ford is an inspiring guide with a refreshingly eclectic viewpoint. Contemplating the concept of a purposeful walking, he applies the notion of mindfulness to walks ranging from a simple journey to work to a personal odyssey in the Australian outback. Exploring the idea of the walk as both medium & metaphor, & considering ideas of pilgrimage alongside the notion of the walk in literature, he draws on his personal experience of both spirituality & walking. This book celebrates & enchances those moments: both for the hardened hiker & those who like to contemplate past walks from the comfort of their armchair. ...

As an Anglican priest & former Priest-in-Ordinary to the Queen, a lecturer in Buddhism, & a devoted walker, Adam Ford is an inspiring guide with a refreshingly eclectic viewpoint. Contemplating the concept of a purposeful walking, he applies the notion of mindfulness to walks ranging from a simple journey to work to a personal odyssey in the Australian outback. Exploring the idea of the walk as both medium & metaphor, & considering ideas of pilgrimage alongside the notion of the walk in literature, he draws on his personal experience of both spirituality & walking. This book celebrates & enchances those moments: both for the hardened hiker & those who like to contemplate past walks from the comfort of their armchair. ...

Immigrant Scandinavian gold miners chasing the Gold Rush in the middle of the nineteenth century introduced skiing to the United States. By the turn of the twentieth century, skiing had emerged from its utilitarian origins to become a fashionable sport in both Europe & North America, & a wave of new, stylish resorts emerged. By the 1930s, skiing was by far the most popular winter pastime for the rich & famous
- combining adventure, fashion & exclusivity. The graphic art of the posters advertising this burgeoning sport have become collectors' items. The Art of Skiing is a beautiful collection of the finest examples of poster art. Organised by country & resort, it uses posters from the Beekley Collection
- the largest private collection of ski art in the world
- to reflect the changing trends in skiing fashion & technique, & investigates the most popular resorts, their establishment & development.


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An incredible visual insight into one of the most eagerly anticipated films of 2011. In autumn 2011 Steven Spielberg & Peter Jackson are teaming up to launch The Adventures of Tintin: Secret of the Unicorn. The first of two movies being produced, this film will bring to life the enormously popular books by Herge in performance-captured, 3D form. Starring Jamie Bell (of Billy Elliot fame) as Tintin, the intrepid young reporter whose relentless pursuit of a good story thrusts him into a world of high adventure, & Daniel Craig as the nefarious Red Rackham, this will be the film of Christmas 2011. Published alongside the groundbreaking film, this book will reveal the incredible creative design process behind it. The conceptual design & visual effects for the movie are being created by Weta, the multi Academy Award winning company behind blockbusters such as Avatar, The Lord of the Rings, District 9, King Kong, The Chronicles of Narnia & many others. The designs for the book will be put together by the very same Weta artists, giving the readers a true inside story on the how the original comics were transformed into the final look on the big screen. ...

The stunning, specially commissioned cover illustrations are one of the great joys of the New Naturalist series, lending ...

The second book in a series celebrating the phenomenon of street art in the world`s greatest cities. A photographer`s view of Berlin`s transient street art scene shot over a two year period from 2014. Celebrating the vibrancy, creativity & colour of the movement & documenting a time & place in its history. Artist`s work include Thierry Noir, Jimmy C, El Bocho, Plotbot Ken, Victor Ash & Alaniz with many more both celebrated & unknown. These books show the colour, detail & skill in these works, showcasing the talents of these contemporary artists. ...

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Book three in a series celebrating the phenomenon of street art in the world`s greatest cities. A photographer`s view of Rio De Janeiro`s transient street art scene. Celebrating the vibrancy, creativity & colour of the movement & documenting a time & place in its history. Artist`s work include Wark Rocinha, NATA, Vida One Love, MEMI, Cranio & Panmela Castro with many more both celebrated & unknown. These books show the colour, detail & skill in these works, showcasing the talents of these contemporary artists. ...

London & Paris are the titles of Tiddy Rowan's unique city guides focusing on modern & contemporary art
- a genuine gap in the
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