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One of two titles in a new series introducing the life and work of the great illustrators, both contemporary and historical.

A one-of-a-kind book of pop-ups based on the works of Leonardo da Vinci.

The first book to cover the entire career and range of work by Posy Simmonds, one of Britain's leading satirical cartoonists - part of the new Illustrators series.

Around eighty photographers capture over a century of the British seaside in all its raucous, joyful and sometimes seedy glory.

'A spectacular treasury of treats. Page after page of utter joy: I can't tear my eyes away' - Derren BrownIn The Spectacle of Illusion, professional magician-turned experimental psychologist Dr. Matthew L. Tompkins investigates the arts of deception as practised and popularised by mesmerists, magicians and psychics since the early 18th century. Organised thematically within a broadly chronological trajectory, this compelling book explores how illusions perpetuated by magicians and fraudulent mystics can not only deceive our senses but also teach us about the inner workings of our minds. Indeed, modern scientists are increasingly turning to magic tricks to develop new techniques to examine human perception, memory and belief. Beginning by discussing mesmerism and spiritualism, the book moves on to consider how professional magicians such as John Nevil Maskelyne and Harry Houdini engaged with these movements - particularly how they set out to challenge and debunk paranormal claims. It also relates the interactions between magicians, mystics and scientists over the past 200 years, and reveals how the researchers who attempted to investigate magical and paranormal phenomena were themselves deceived, and what this can teach us about deception. Highly illustrated throughout with entertaining and bizarre drawings, double-exposure spirit photographs and photographs of spoon-bending from hitherto inaccessible and un-mined archives, including the Wellcome Collection, the Harry Price Library, the Society for Physical Research, and last but not least, the Magic Circle's closely guarded collection, the book also features newly commissioned photography of planchettes, rapping boards, tilting tables, ectoplasm, automata and illusion boxes. Concluding with a modern-day analysis of the science of magic and illusion, analysing surprisingly weird phenomena such as ideomotor action, sleep paralysis, choice blindness and the psychology of misdirection, this unnerving volume highlights how unreliable our minds can be, and how complicit they can be in the perpetuation of illusions.

Set in the year 1789 and based on the original ninja manuals of that era, this witty and informative secret manual equips readers with all the tools needed to become a master of ninjutsu.

Follow the journey of a little lost fish as it tries to find its way back home to the coral reef, through five spectacular layered pop-up scenes.

From the duo behind If I Had a Dinosaur and A House for Mouse, Gabby Dawnay and Alex Barrow's A Song for Bear is a story about recognizing and celebrating what makes us unique.

Every morning before school, Flick says, 'Be good, Benson. You stay and mind the house. NO CHASING!' But as soon as Flick waves goodbye...

'Eamonn Doyle: a singular new vision and an original contribution to the development of street photography' Martin Parr

New in the series Pocket Photo Books - attractive, immersive, compact photo guides - in which Harry Cory Wright explores one of London's iconic sights, Tower Bridge.

Martin Kemp, described by The Times as `the world's leading authority on Leonardo', relates his fifty-year relationship with the most famous artist of all time.

The story of manga, a vibrant form of Japanese narrative art, from its historic roots to its place as a contemporary global phenomenon.

A fascinating examination of Munch's prints, which were central to his creative process and established his reputation as an artist.

A publication that reintroduces the importance of learning to 'see by hand', to visualize large-scale design schemes and explain them through drawing, before using the digital tools that are so crucial to efficient and cost-effective building solutions.

The author has always sought to push the boundaries of photographic practice and has created an aesthetic and artistic vision unlike any other contemporary photographer. This title features resulting images that are painterly, complex and surreal.

Featuring extensive, specially commissioned photography of treasures gathered from the archives, this title captures the graphic and design iconography which underpinned Motown's extraordinary creativity.

Introduces a range of inspiring calligraphy and lettering practices from around the world and practical projects suited to anyone inspired to try their hand at this rewarding, meditative activity.

A primer for anyone interested in the foundation of Western thought and a companion for visitors to Greek and Roman sites. It unfolds the thinking about nature, life, death and other worlds that informed the culture and society of the classical world still visible in todays cityscapes and archaeological sites.

One of two new titles in Thames & Hudson's 'Big Idea' series, this lucid analysis lays out the debate surrounding the escalating costs, both financial and ethical, of medicine in the modern world.

This well-balanced, comprehensive and engaging review surveys the development of Artificial Intelligence over the last sixty years and highlights the likely transformative effects of AI on society over the next few decades.

An introduction to the impressionist movement, highlighting the great artists, their masterpieces, and impressionism's enduring influence.

We're on an adventure with 1,001 ants! Visit the ants in their home, meet their queen, and see how ants look after their colony. Then join them on a walk through the countryside, discovering plants, insects, mushrooms and animals that live outside and in our yards. Spot the ant with red socks hidden on every double page, and enjoy a pleasant stroll through the undergrowth - seeing things that humans are usually too big to notice! This is a fun, non-fiction storybook for children full of fascinating facts about nature. With lively and appealing illustrations, it's a must-have for inquisitive children who are curious about bugs and the animal kingdom.

This classic reissue of a Finnish fairy tale first published in 1964 tells the story of twin pixie brothers who find their family a new home.

A superb guide to the recently constructed National Museum of Qatar, leading the vistor through the magnificent collection within the museum's extraordinary new space.

One of the most important collections of medieval ivory carvings and small sculpture, available to the public for the first time.

A deluxe slipcased edition of this beautifully produced exploration of the National Museum of Qatar's extraordinary design by worldrenowned French architect Jean Nouvel.

This volume is published on the occasion of the opening of the National Museum of Qatar in the state's capital, Doha. It explores and celebrates architect Jean Nouvel's innovative design which, inspired by the desert rose with its interlocking disks, responds to the country's desert location by the sea. The museum, built around Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al-Thani's original 19th-century palace, honours Qatar's heritage while looking to its future as a thriving cultural hub.

An exploration of the life and work of Walter Crane, the pioneering British socialist artist who transformed the illustration of children's books.

This copiously illustrated work by the ever-provocative Morris is a pioneering and lively exploration of the importance of body language in how people understand art.