Anova Books

Although there are several books on felt, this is the first one that concentrates on felt fashions — in the broadest sense — with felt techniques and patterns for construction. From simple corsages through hats and scarves to jackets and full-length coats, this is an essential book for those already working in felt or fashion who want to make more of felted textiles. The author takes you through the techniques of feltmaking but goes on to show you how to embellish and colour the felt — including using velvets and silks and ruching methods — and then construct garments and accessories from it. The book covers: how to make basic felt; embellishing felt; corsages; earrings and other jewellery; scarves; nuno felt techniques; hat-making; felt sleeveless top; felt skirt; felt jacket, including nuno felt jacket; and, felt coat. With clear instructions, construction patterns and stunning images of felted fashions from a range of felters, this is a great book on a subject growing in popularity (word count: 25,000). It features a range of techniques and patterns for making felted fashion items. It also covers things from felt corsages, scarves and hats to felt jackets and coats. It also features strong use of colour and embellishment — silks and velvet — in the felt.

This title offers a rich resource for all designers looking for inspiration and guidance on colour combinations. 2000 colour combinations are provided here with their RGB readings (for web designers) and also the CMYK readings (for designers working in print). It also explains how you can use these readings to create real pigmented paint for those working in textiles. This book is a bridge between digital colour, colour on the web and real pigmented colour. As an accomplished colour theorist, the author looks at colour combinations through various elements of colour theory, but always ensuring that the images have direct design application.The colour combinations include: simple three-colour graphics, more complex stripes, graphics using type, simple graphic designs and complex graphic designs — all in varied colour combinations. In addition, there are images of the real world with colour combinations that match — a rich source for designers. This title contains 2000 colour combinations to help fuel the creativity of all designers. It includes RGB and CMYK readings to connect print, web and pigment colour. It offers simple to complex graphics of colour combinations. It also includes images of the real world and connected colour combinations.

Jack Vettriano's erotic, provocative and emotionally charged paintings have made him one of Britain's most successful contemporary artists. Collected by celebrities the world over, his exhibitions have regularly sold out and paintings now change hands for millions of pounds. This beautifully packaged gift-sized collection features Jack's men. Depicted against a backdrop of bars, clubs, racetracks and bedrooms, the men are often mysterious, hard-edged and sometimes vulnerable. It is a timeless world of drama, passion, secret liaisons and hedonism, where men chase dreams and play for high stakes. Jack Vettriano is Scotland's best-known and most successful contemporary artist. This book is the perfect gift for any father, brother or friend. It offers a new look at many of Jack's signature pictures.

Complete Book of Curtains, Drapes and Blinds is a one-stop reference to window dressing. Learn the basics of window shapes, measuring, heading tapes, fabric characteristics and fabric quantities. The book provides a in-depth look into various types of accessories available for curtains and blinds.

This title provides experimental design ideas as well as experimental textile practice. It offers exercises for design work and projects for finished textiles. It contains stunning images of work by major textile artists and emerging stars. This is a much-needed book on cutting-edge textile design and practice with experimental design ideas, unusual materials and the latest techniques. The author takes you through the design process — with exercises — from finding original ideas, to the latest techniques various artists use to transform the designs into finished textiles. The book covers: paper, felt, machine embroidery, recycling, hand stitch, working with and combining unusual materials, layering different media, working in three-dimensions and also in large scale. Showcased textiles include quilt art, quirky boxes, cloth dolls and large-scale textile installations — a collection of the best and most exciting textile art today. With technique information and several projects for readers to try, plus inspirational work by existing and emerging textile artists, this is an essential book for all those working in textiles.

London, the capital and heart of Britain, is an exciting and constantly developing city. London Then and Now explores London's landscape, past and present, through the eye of the camera. Some 70 historic photographs of London's past are paired with specially commissioned contemporary views taken from the same vantage point. In spite of wartime damage and postwar planning, so many of the buildings that characterise London still remain. The book features the fascinating vistas of London that have changed little and some that have changed radically, from the regeneration of the south bank, the docklands in the east to the transformation of a power station into Tate Modern. Part of the bestselling 'Then and Now' series, this charming contrast of old and new photographs highlights the stunning changes — and the equally amazing similarities — of one of the most loved cities in Britain, its well-known places but also some of the hidden gems.

A sketchbook can be many things: to some it is a record of a landscape or people in a cafe prior to painting them; to others it is a visual memory of a traveller's journey, more personal than the image captured by a camera. In this case, it is a beautiful record of one woman's development into a successful botanical artist and should be an inspiration to all those who chance upon it. As part of the Distance Learning Course run by the Society of Botanical Artists, students are required to keep a sketchbook. The one kept by Mary Ann Scott is exceptional. Her book covers the exercises, colour charts and basic preparatory work for each assignment, plus the finished studies ranging from a vignette of alpine flowers to glowing exotic fruit. It is a masterclass for all aspiring botanical artists.

Edinburgh Then and Now visually charts the city from the 19th century, with its smoky Victorian reputation as 'Auld Reekie', to its twenty-first century present. Using atmospheric archive photography dating back to the early 1860s, the book shows the evolution of the city through the Victorian and Edwardian eras, two World Wars and touches on the social and political upheavals of the 1960s right up to the building of the new Scottish parliament. Some 70 historic photographs of Edinburgh's past are paired with specially commissioned contemporary views taken from the same vantage point. You can see the same streets, buildings and docks as they were 'then' and as they are 'now'. It includes both old and new parts of the city, plus the historic port of Leith and its recent attraction, the Royal Yacht Britannia. At its heart is the Royal Mile, with nearby St Giles Cathedral and Law Courts, the Royal Museum of Scotland, Surgeon's Hall and McEwan Hall all featured. There are old vistas of George Street, Cockburn Street, the Scott Memorial, Princes Street, Queen Street, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh Castle and The Mound, and Leith docks.Part of the bestselling Then and Now series, this charming contrast of old and new photographs highlights the stunning changes — and the equally amazing similarities — of one of the most loved cities in Britain, its well-known places but also some of its hidden gems. This title features Scotland's first city 'then' — with archive photography — and 'now'. It features topics from the changing face of the Royal Mile to the transformation of Leith port. This is a wonderful visual guide to Edinburgh from the 19th century to today.

Manchester Then and Now visually charts the huge changes that have affected the city from the 1860s. The building of the ship canal in the late Victorian era turned Manchester into the UK's third biggest port. The industrial boom of the 1930s and postwar bust followed by the regeneration with the Commonwealth Games are all featured in a book that includes some spectacular aerial comparisons. This is a wonderful visual guide to Manchester, past and present. Some 70 historic photographs of Manchester's past are paired with specially commissioned contemporary views taken from the same vantage point. You can see the same streets and buildings as they were 'then' and as they are 'now'. The book features the changes to the city created by the massive IRA bomb of 1996, the demolition of some of the 1960s architecture and its redevelopment, the conversion of old mills to modern apartments and the renaissance of the Salford Quays as sought-after residential areas. Some of the recent strong setpiece buildings of Manchester are also included, such as the futuristic Imperial War Museum North and the 169-m tall Beetham Tower. And, of course, the evolution of the city's sports stadia is charted with images of Old Trafford Main Road, the Belle Vue stadium and Lancashire County Cricket's Old Trafford test area. Part of the bestselling Then and Now series, this charming contrast of old and new photographs highlights the stunning changes — and the equally amazing similarities — of one of the most dynamic cities in Britain, its well-known places but also some of its hidden gems. This title features one of Britain's liveliest cities 'then' — with archive photography — and 'now'. It includes Salford Quays from working dock to chic living apartments. It features the city's iconic sports stadia through the ages. It is a wonderful visual guide to Manchester from the 19th century to today.

Poet Matthew Arnold christened Oxford 'the city of dreaming spires' and Oxford Then and Now looks at the range of inspirational buildings that have made it one of the most visited towns in Europe. Using archive photography dating back to the early 1860s, the book charts the evolution of the town through the Victorian and Edwardian eras, two World Wars and touches on the social and industrial upheavals of the 1960s. Some 70 historic photographs of Oxford's past are paired with specially commissioned contemporary views taken from the same vantage point. You can see the same streets and buildings as they were 'then' and as they are 'now'. It includes the Oxford Town Hall, opened in 1897, the Sheldonian Theatre, the Ashmolean, the Bodleian Library, as well as the historic covered market, the open spaces of Christ Church Meadow, all rounded off with the changing face of the University celebrations on May Day when the tradition is to jump into the River Cherwell.Part of the bestselling Then and Now series, this charming contrast of old and new photographs highlights the stunning changes — and the equally amazing similarities — of one of the most loved cities in Britain, its well-known places but also some of its hidden gems. This book features Britain's most visited city 'then' — with archive photography — and 'now'. It features topics from the famous Oxford colleges and the city's historic covered market... to the May Day Celebrations on the River Cherwell through the ages. This is a wonderful visual guide to Oxford from the 19th century to the present day.

The next in the bestselling series for all crafters and designers — 4000 stunning motifs of initials and whole alphabets — provided in book form and also on the accompanying CD. Like all of his previous motif books, the author provides alphabets and initials in a range of historic fonts and scripts.

Jack Vettriano's erotic, provocative and emotionally charged paintings have made him one of Britain's most successful contemporary artists. Collected by celebrities the world over, his exhibitions have regularly sold out and paintings now change hands for millions of pounds. In this beautifully packaged collection, Jack chooses 100 essential canvases that reflect the intensity and passion of his work. An elegant accompanying essay by critic Anthony Quinn recounts Jack's early years and his emergence as a successful artist. Filled with mysterious men and curvy, seductive yet enigmatic women, Jack's paintings are tales without text, storyboards about love and lust, possession and longing, pursuit and conquest. Understanding perfectly the stylish sexiness and intrigue that occurs when high life and low life collide, Jack also hints at memories of golden times, past and lost.

Following on from the hugely successful Big Book of Fashion Illustration, the Big Book of Contemporary Illustration covers the broadest range of illustration today from digital drawing, pixelated pictures, Photoshop fantasies to the traditional techniques of sketching and painting from over 160 international artists. With close to 1000 illustrations, the categories covered range from the technical, architectural through nature, people to fantasy, fashion and pop culture. This is an essential sourcebook for any creative professional or student and all those who appreciate the world's best illustration.

More and more people are getting into body art, but how do you go about choosing a design? It is, after all, a lifetime decision that’s going to cost thousands of dollars to erase or alter? Now in paperback, 500 Tattoo Designs is the ultimate source for inspiration and guidance. Neatly organized by theme, the clearly-executed line drawings cover every conceivable subject area, from historical and traditional to modern. A variety of imagery includes native American Indian tribal symbols, Japanese and Chinese characters, arcane hieroglyphics, Gothic skulls, Celtic amulets, Maori armbands, nymphs, dragons, talismans and religious symbols. In addition to the designs, this book also includes sections on health and safety, how to choose a tattoo parlour and tattoo aftercare. Whether you want to start from scratch or elaborate on an existing tattoo, show off your design or conceal it, this book is packed with hundreds of ideas and possibilities.

Voted the Number One movie on the American Film Institute's List of 100 Funniest Movies, «Some Like It Hot» remains an undisguised movie classic, 50 years after its debut. Billy Wilder's hilarious film skilfully blends several American preoccupations — jazz, gangsters, drag, and Marilyn Monroe — into one scintillating bootleg cocktail. «The Some Like It Hot Companion» details the complete history of the comedy, from its roots as a 1951 German comedy to its Hollywood conception, where the superb Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis, and Marilyn Monroe transposed the material to the Roaring Twenties. Included are drafts from the screenplay, casting trivia (the boys were almost Frank Sinatra and Danny Kaye), the background history of the St. Valentine's Day Massacre and Prohibition-era Chicago, on-set production gossip, location shots from the fabled Hotel Coronado in San Diego (doubling for Miami), lyrics from the jazz-era songs in the film, the Broadway and West End musical versions (one of which starred Tony Curtis), and the on-going legacy of the most hilarious cross-gender film in history. As the movie concludes, 'Nobody's perfect!' but this companion to the beloved film will be the perfect addition to the library of anyone who loves comedy, jazz, American film — or Marilyn Monroe.

This title features hundreds of prints from this key decade of fashion design. This is a unique sourcebook for designers and students. It is ideal for the 1980s revival in fashion design and print. It contains exclusive illustrations and original artwork of print design. A sourcebook of 1980s fashion print, this edition showcases prints from a design period that is having a major revival. Covering the whole of this decade of excess, the book includes prints that were, for the first time, produced completely by fashion fabric designers (not the interior print designers of earlier eras). The creativity of the period is given full expression in this sourcebook of hundreds of designs that make it an essential for contemporary designers and students. The book contains exclusive illustrations and original artwork from designers as well as finished prints. Each short chapter introduction is followed by illustrations with captions to give provenance and relevance.

The clothes worn by our ancestors afford an unparalleled insight into lifestyles that have disappeared forever. Choice of dress has always been governed by a series of influences — social and economic, artistic and technical — and, of course, the vagaries of individual taste. Jane Ashelford has used the National Trust's stunning costume and textile collections as well as its historic house portraits, family correspondence, diaries and household papers to produce a fascinating account of the history of dress over the past four centuries.

A fitting tribute to the undisputed 'King of Pop', this lavishly illustrated book takes us on a visual tour of Michael Jackson's colourful, highly publicized, sometimes controversial, but exceptionally gifted life. From his earliest performances with The Jackson 5 in the '60s to multi-million album success as a solo artist, this book provides a unique behind-the-scenes look at this essentially shy but legendary artist. Capturing the essence of his innovations in music, dance and video, these images show how Jackson transformed popular culture to become one of the most commercially successful entertainers of all time. The latest in the Life in Pictures series, this is a beautifully produced book filled with wonderful, often surprisingly intimate images — a celebration of one of the most talented artists of all time and the perfect gift for any Jackson fan.

It perhaps seems impossible that any images of the Beatles remain unseen, but this fascinating book accompanied by a DVD of rare 8mm footage provides a whole new insight into the Beatles, in pictures. The over 200 images include several early photos of The Quarrymen — when John first met Paul; the filming of A Hard Day's Night at Paddington; the Beatles in the Bahamas in 1965 filming Help; John and Yoko at home; and Paul on holiday in Frank Sinatra's Learjet — plus many more! Encapsulating the culture, music and spirit of the 60s, this unique book brings us closer to one of the world's all-time favourite bands and is sure to delight any fan. While it could be said the pictures 'speak for themselves', interviews with many of the photographers give us an extraordinary insight into the background of each shot, while extended captions give further behind-the-scenes information to complete this fascinating package.

Still going strong after 40 years, The Rolling Stones have proved themselves to be the ultimate rock band. While we are familiar with images of the band from the last 20 or so years, this book takes a pictorial journey back to roots of rock stardom and to a long-lost age of innocence in the music industry. Featuring over 200 pages of extremely rare photographs — most never previously published — as well as a DVD of fantastic Stones' footage, this book presents fascinating behind-the-scenes action from the life of the band during the '60s. From the very first studio photos of the band taken for Mirabelle magazine to pictures of Mick jumping on a piano at the Isle of Man anniversary in 1965, these images provide a compelling new look at some of our most familiar rock faces. Interviews with many of the photographers responsible for the images and additional background from the author complete this must-have record of The Stones in action.

Elizabeth Taylor was one of the first great actresses to embrace the Hollywood lifestyle. Accomplished in her field and revered for her beauty, Liz's career firmly placed her in the limelight from an early age. Films such as National Velvet, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof paved the way for her to become the first actress to be paid $1 million for her infamous appearance with Richard Burton in Cleopatra. Elizabeth's off-screen life was as eventful as her on-screen one — the press fascination with her many marriages creating the kind of celebrity obsession we see today. In later life her involvement with charity work, especially her own AIDS charity has shown another side to this award winning actress. Life in Pictures documents the life and career of this beauty icon, showing many images of the woman, in private and public, which will be a delight to her many fans. A detailed biography accompanies the images. It features beautiful pictures taken by leading photographers — many never seen before. It chronicles Elizabeth Taylor's glamorous and varied life. It is a lavish addition to the Life in Pictures series.

One of the world's best collections of period designs brought together as an invaluable resource for designers of all kinds, from fabric, textile, wallpaper, stained glass to graphic and fashion designers. This collection of over 500 designs covers wallpaper, textiles, furnishings, costume, tiles and ceramics. The designs range from medieval through renaissance and the 19th century right up to the 1970s; from classic French 17th-century wallpaper through William Morris pomegranate designs to 1950s children's wallpaper. The book is arranged by type of design and motifs — geometric, floral, abstract, figurative — to make it as accessible to designers as possible. A full index at the back helps make readers find the right motif, style or pattern. Though the designs have a strong English flavour it has a healthy dose of the best European and Asian designs that have reached the unsurpassable National Trust collection. (word count: 10,000) It includes over 500 of the best period designs, from medieval to the 1950s. The designs are arranged by type: geometric, floral, abstract, motifs, figurative. It features the best of English plus a dash of the best Asian and European designs.

This fascinating collection showcases an astonishing range of period pieces, from the 1750 whale-boned corsets, through the invention of the sewing machine and mass-produced corsets of the 1850s to the makeshift corsets of World War I.

This bestselling botanical illustration title new in paperback. Devised by experienced teacher and award-winning artist Rosie Martin, this course is based on the botanical illustration course taught at the highly acclaimed Eden Project in Cornwall.