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  • Nouvelles Femmes

    £26.00

    Celebrate the iconic female actors and filmmakers of the French New Wave with a compelling examination of their role as a vital part of cinema history, as well as their influence on attitudes and style in film and in society that endures to this day.Admired by cinephiles worldwide, women of the French New Wave stand as icons of one of the most innovative times in cinema with their individual voices, undeniable presence, and authentic characters. Legends of style, mystique, and individuality, actresses such as Anna Karina, Jeanne Moreau, Jean Seberg, Brigitte Bardot, and filmmaker Agnès Varda, stand out as emblems of the movement.Nouvelles Femmes offers a new perspective on these captivating women through quotes from the films, the directors, and, most importantly, the women themselves. With accomplishments ranging from acting, writing, and directing to activism, women of the French New W

  • Get Your Sh*T Together

    £18.99

    Now in paperback: Get Your Sh*t Together is the first book that exclusively features recent artwork in color by beloved British artist David Shrigley.Celebrating Shrigley’s absurd, deadpan sensibility through both his signature drawing style and accompanying text, this art book is an ideal addition to any bookshelf or coffee table for those who appreciate wry, sardonic humor, and distinct, artistic brilliance by one of our most prolific and unique artists. Organized by chapters with titles such as Stupid, Nonsense, Dirt, Fear, Paranoia, Love, and Self Delusion, this collection is sure to delight die-hard Shrigley fans and new ones alike. This is the first full-color book to date on Shrigley’s prolific work, curated from his abundant archive. It features over 200 original works of art and handwritten, humorous essays throughout. It also includes a custom, detachable bookmark with the quote, “I’M IN THE MIDST OF IT.” The layouts in Ge

  • Livable Luxe

    £35.00

    Livable Luxe is the first-ever monograph on acclaimed Los Angeles-based interior designer Brigette Romanek. This aspirational collection of Brigette Romanek’s distinctive residential interiors highlight luxurious yet casual homes in places ranging from Montecito to New York to Italy. Also included are commercial projects, furniture, and lighting designs, all of which embody the essence of Livable Luxe. In her introduction, Romanek charts her unique upbringing on the road with her super talented single mother who sang with the likes of Marvin Gaye, David Bowie, Michael Jackson, and Aretha Franklin. What grounded Romanek throughout her peripatetic childhood was her ability to make any new space “home” by decorating and personalizing with special treasures and mementos that had meaning in her life. As a designer, she has elevated that same instinct by bringing together an eclectic mix of design elements that create a sense of ease, comf

  • Design Dreams

    £21.99

    This dazzling visual compendium highlights the work of designers and 3-D render artists around the globe who visualize utopian architectural, landscape, and interior designs set in dreamlike and futuristic environments.  This compilation book is curated by London-based designer Charlotte Taylor, whose Instagram account @maison_de_sable features many of her own designs and collaborations with render artists as well as those of her contemporaries. Featured designers and artists include the following listed per their influential Instagram accounts: @sixnfive, @paulmilinski, @teaaalexis, @joemortell and many more. 3D architectural renderings were originally conceived as a communication tool between designers and clients to help them visualize a proposed buildable design. This genre continues to be extremely useful for this purpose but has now also become an art form in its own right that can convey dreamlike imaginary settings. This co

  • Jimi

    £40.00

    ‘Jimi’ is the ultimate tribute to the greatest guitar player in rock and roll history, celebrating what would have been Jimi Hendrix’s 80th birthday on November 27th, 2022. The book includes quotations by legendary musicians, such as Paul McCartney, Ron Wood, Jeff Beck, Lenny Kravitz, Drake, Dave Grohl, and others who have spoken about Hendrix’s lasting influence.

  • Icons

    £18.99

    ‘Icons’ features colourful portraits of 50 of the most admired women in the fields of music, politics, human rights, and film. This diverse and inclusive collection features the world’s most inspiring women, including Michelle Obama, Beyonce, Aretha Franklin, Dolly Parton, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Yayoi Kusama and so many more. From singers to writers, activists to artists, politicians to filmmakers, it is a celebration of the strength of women. Illustrated by Monica Ahanonu, each portrait is accompanied by a short biography about what makes each woman a force to be reckoned with.

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