Loosely following in the footsteps of the most notorious grand tourists Kevin clambers in, on and amongst the greatest buildings, ruins and cities in Europe and also veers drastically off the official path to visit the brothels, bathhouses and drinking dens which formed the other half of the grand t[...]
New, practical paperback edition of the landmark design manifesto from the UK's favourite design guru. In this inspirational yet also practical paperback Kevin explores all areas of domestic living, from materialism to sustainability, craftsmanship to comfort. Kevin's beautifully written text brings[...]
Based on a four-part television series, "Kevin McCloud's Grand Tour of Europe" is a behind-the-stairs tour of Europe's high spots with some rather spicy detours into continental lowlife. The author proves himself a masterly companion as he peeks behind famous facades and ventures to the wrong side o[...]
TV's architecture and design guru Kevin McCloud shares his passion and expertise in this brilliant guide to designing and building your own home, illustrated with the most memorable houses from the award-winning Channel 4 series. The book goes way beyond the confines of the usual TV tie-in. Over the[...]
A complete celebration of Britain's favourite architectural show. Grand Designs is broadcast in over 130 countries and regularly gleans 5 million viewers in the UK. Its success, says Kevin, is due to 'good old-fashioned story telling; of joy and sorrow, torment and triumph, expressed tangibly in the[...]
The author of Understanding Comics and Reinventing Comics instructs aspiring cartoonists on the art form's key techniques, sharing concise and accessible guidelines on such principles as capturing the human condition through words and images in a minimalist style. Original. 75,000 first printing.[...]
In 1993, Scott McCloud tore down the wall between high and low culture with the acclaimed international hit Understanding Comics, a massive comic book that explored the inner workings of the worlds most misunderstood art form. Now, McCloud takes comics to te next leavle, charting twelve different re[...]
This is an exploration of the history, meaning, and art of comics and cartooning. Using comics to examine the medium itself, the author takes the form of a cartoon character and explains the structure, meaning, and appeal of comics, and provides a running analysis of comics as art, literature, and c[...]
"It's the perfect book to pick up to restore your faith in comics or help show infinite diversity in infinite combinations on display on paper using the world's greatest artform." --"Comics Bulletin""The Best American Comics" showcases the work of both established and up-and-coming contributors and [...]
Mother Mary loves you unconditionally, no matter what your religious or spiritual background. This moving and powerful deck explores the profoundly healing, protective and soothing energy of Mother Mary. Through this oracle, she brings you her guidance and wisdom and connects you with knowledge of y[...]
Behind Closed DoorsSeth Mackey knows everything about the women his boss Victor Lazar toys with. But Lazar's latest plaything, Raine Cameron, is different. Raine is pure temptation, but Seth can't slip up: he's convinced Lazar had his half-brother killed and plans to prove it. But then he finds ou[...]
Offers an investigation of Islam that examines its lived reality, its global presence and its varied beliefs and practices. This title seeks to capture the diversity of Islam as it manifests in different regions and countries in the 21st century. It examines the different interpretations and debates[...]
An Introduction to Islam in the 21st Century provides an engaging depiction of Islam as a living religion. Exploring Islam's historical context and core elements of the tradition, the authors provide a global perspective that captures the diversity of Islam in different regions and countries.[...]