World Art

Front cover of Gilliamesque by Terry Gilliam
Gilliamesque - Terry Gilliam

Gilliamesque: A Pre-Posthumous Memoir by Terry Gilliam is the autobiography of an unorthodox life. The director of Time Bandits, Brazil, The Adventures of Baron Munchausen, The Fisher King, 12 Monkeys and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas - not to mention co-founder of Monty Python's Flying Circus - recalls his life so far.

ZAR 250.00
Front Cover of Minotauromachy by Pablo Picasso - Sebastian Goeppert & Herma C Goeppert-Frank
Minotauromachy by Pablo Picasso - Sebastian Goeppert & Herma C Goeppert-Frank

Minotauromachy by Pablo Picasso by Sebastian Goeppert & Herma C Goeppert-Frank is a comprehensive analysis of the content and structure of Picasso's large etching 'Minotaurmachy' considered by many to be the most important print of the 20th century.

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Front cover of Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse by Floyd Gottfredson
Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse - Floyd Gottfredson

Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse by Floyd Gottfredson, in two volumes, showcases Gottfredson’s classic 1930s Mickey Mouse. Walt Disney often said that his studio’s success “all started with a mouse” ― and today Mickey is among the world’s most recognizable icons in the world.

ZAR 300.00
Front cover of The Adventurous Decade by Ron Goulart
The Adventurous Decade - Ron Goulart

The Adventurous Decade: Comic Strips in the Thirties by Ron Goulart which has been long out of print is now available again, covering the background and art of such strips as Buck Rogers, Flash Gordon, Tarzan, Scorchy Smith, Dick Tracy, Terry and the Pirates, Prince Valiant, The Phantom, Brick Bradford, The Spirit, and Don Winslow together with many seldom-discussed strips such as Bron

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Front cover of Fashion Ads of the 20th Century edited by Jim Heimann and Alison A. Nieder
Fashion Ads of the 20th Century - Jim Heimann and Alison A. Nieder

Fashion Ads of the 20th Century edited by Jim Heimann and Alison A. Nieder is part of Taschen's 365 Day by Day series so that you can still enjoy the warm analog feeling of marking every day with the turn of a page. Each day you'll discover a new photo and a related quote, ensuring a constant source of inspiration right on your desktop.

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Front cover of Marc Chagall - Drawings for the Bible
Marc Chagall - Drawings for the Bible - Beatrice Hernad and Gaston Batchelard

Marc Chagall - Drawings for the Bible by Beatrice Hernad and Gaston Batchelard is an enchanting introduction to the Old Testament and this book makes the perfect gift for Chagall enthusiasts and bibliophiles alike. Marc Chagall was captivated by the Old Testament, and its stories and heroes were a major influence on his work.

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Front cover of Hundertwasser edited by Andreas Hirsch
Hundertwasser - Andreas Hirsch

Hundertwasser: The Art of the Green Path edited by Andreas Hirsch brings together works by Hundertwasser, photographs from his life, interviews with his contemporaries, and original quotations. Friedensreich Hundertwasser was a painter, environmentalist, philosopher, humanist, architect, and creator of original graphics, whose unique style appeals to a wide audience.

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Front Cover of The Ultimate Trophy by Phillip Hook
The Ultimate Trophy - Phillip Hook

The Ultimate Trophy: How The Impressionist Painting Conquered The World by Phillip Hook examines the public's change of heart toward Impressionism. Starting with its shocking novelty and confounding style, he traces the impact of the Impressionist painting as it spread to Germany, America and Great Britain polarising modernists and conservatives.

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Front cover of Titian by Peter Humfrey
Titian - Peter Humfrey

Titian by Peter Humfrey is an ideal introduction to Titian's life and work for the general reader and scholar alike.

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Front cover of Grayson Perry by Wendy Jones
Grayson Perry - Wendy Jones

Grayson Perry: Portrait of the Artist as a Young Girl by Wendy Jones is a wonderful biography of the artist. Every inch of Grayson's childhood bedroom was covered with pictures of aeroplanes, and every surface with models. Fantasy took over his life, in a world of battles ruled by his teddy bear, Alan Measles. He grew up.

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Front Cover of Otto Dix by Eugen Keuerleber
Otto Dix - Eugen Keuerleber

Otto Dix: Social Criticism Prints 1920-1924. "Der Krieg" War Etchings Set VI 1924 by Eugen Keuerleber is an exhibition catalogue comprising 'Social Criticism: Prints 1920-1924' and 'Der Krieg' War Etchings set VI 1924. The catalogue is in German, however a loosely-inserted stapled booklet provides an English translation of the text.

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Front Cover of Ki Ki's Paris by Billy Kluver and Julie Martin
Ki Ki's Paris - Billy Kluver and Julie Martin

Ki Ki's Paris: Artists and Lovers 1900-1930 by Billy Kluver and Julie Martin profiles the world of Montparnasse during the first three decades of the twentieth century, sketching portraits of the many artists, writers, and thinkers that gravitated to it and to the enigmatic singer, model, and artist known as Kiki.

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Front Cover of Heath Robinson by John Lewis
Heath Robinson - John Lewis

Heath Robinson: Artist and Comic Genius by John Lewis s a book about a man who became so famous that his name has become a part of the English language. His fame as a great comic artist came from his ridiculing of the machine, yet this side of his work was only a part and perhaps a lesser part of this remarkable artist.

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Image and Imagination: Georgia O'Keeffe by John Loengard    Cover of A Long Night's Damage by Eugene de Kock
Image and Imagination: Georgia O'Keeffe - John Loengard

Image and Imagination: Georgia O'Keeffe by John Loengard is a unique marriage of paintings and photographs which also includes a touching introduction by Loengard describing his first encounter with O'Keeffe and contemplative writings by the artist herself on her work and inspirations.

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Front cover of Movements in Art Since 1945 by Edward Lucie-Smith
Movements in Art Since 1945 - Edward Lucie-Smith

Movements in Art Since 1945 by Edward Lucie-Smith is part of the World of Art series published by Thames and Hudson. It is a classic account of the history of the visual arts since the end of WWII.

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Front cover of Anish Kapoor by Gianni Mercurio and Demetrio Paparoni
Anish Kapoor - Gianni Mercurio and Demetrio Paparoni

Anish Kapoor: Dirty Corner by Gianni Mercurio and Demetrio Paparoni is a richly illustrated book which surveys Kapoor's work since 1979 and traces his artistic development over the course of a career spanning more than thirty years. Anish Kapoor is the creator of popular public sculptures and the recipient of numerous international awards, including the Turner Prize (1991).

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Front cover of All Told by Leroy Neiman
All Told - Leroy Neiman

All Told: My Art and Life Among Athletes, Playboys, Bunnies, and Provocateurs by Leroy Neiman is the memoir of one of the most recognisable contemporary artists in the world - arguably the world's most recognisable contemporary artist - broke the barrier between fine art and popular art during a career in which he created indelible images that helped define the twentieth century.

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Front cover of Independently Animated: Bill Plympton by Bill Plimpton
Independently Animated: Bill Plympton - Bill Plimpton & D B Levy

Independently Animated: Bill Plympton: The life and art of the King of Indie Animation by Bill Plimpton & D B Levy juxtaposes the story of his life and art against the backdrop of the overall animation industry. It chronicles Plympton’s life from his childhood of Saturday morning cartoons to his most current and certainly adult-skewing animation.

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Front Cover of The Joy of Colour edited by Stephanie Rachum
The Joy of Color - Stephanie Rachum

The Joy of Color: The Merzbacher Collection edited by Stephanie Rachum accompanied an exhibition of a private collection which was made available for the first time. The collection focuses on the Fauves and German Expressionists. Beautifully illustrated.

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Front cover of Cappiello by Jack Rennert
Cappiello - Jack Rennert

Cappiello: The Posters of Leonetto Cappiello by Jack Rennert is the largest, most authoritative collection of Cappiello's work ever presented: 534 poster illustrations in full colour, many never seen before. Detailed appraisals and annotations accompany each poster, as well as biographical information and an insight into Cappielo's graphic method.

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Front cover of Modern British Posters by Paul Rennie
Modern British Posters - Paul Rennie

Modern British Posters: Art, Design and Communication by Paul Rennie explores the interaction between modern art, graphic design and the utopian vision of Britain in the 20th century through the medium of the modern poster.

ZAR 250.00
Front Cover of The Holy Land by David Roberts
The Holy Land - David Roberts

The Holy Land by David Roberts is a facsimile copy of some of the lithographs of the first edition which was originally published in 3 volumes in the mid 1800's. David Roberts was the first professional artist to visit the Near East without a patron or a connection to a military expedition or missionary group.

ZAR 600.00
Front cover of Joseph Beuys by Mark Rosenthal
Joseph Beuys - Mark Rosenthal

Joseph Beuys: Actions, Vitrines, Environments by Mark Rosenthal is essential for those interested in the life, work, and legacy of one of the art world's most intriguing figures. Joseph Beuys (1921-1986) - a German sculptor and performance artist - became one of the most influential figures in modern and contemporary art.

ZAR 320.00
Front Cover of Turner by Eric Shanes
Turner - Eric Shanes

Turner: The Great Watercolours by Eric Shanes was published on the 150th anniversary of Turner's death to accompany an exhibition of his finished watercolors at the Royal Academy of Arts, London in 2001. With essays by Eric Shanes, Evelyn Joll, Ian Warrell, and Andrew Wilton. The annotated and illustrated catalogue presents 110 pieces. Includes a chronology and a bibliography.

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Front cover of The Disappearance of Objects by Joshua Shannon
The Disappearance of Objects - Joshua Shannon

The Disappearance of Objects: New York Art and the Rise of the Postmodern City by Joshua Shannon focuses on works by Claes Oldenburg, Jasper Johns, Robert Rauschenberg, and Donald Judd. Here art historian Joshua Shannon shows how New York art engaged with the transformation of New York. In the years around 1960, a rapid process of deindustrialization profoundly changed New York City.

ZAR 150.00

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