Keresési eredmények
Showcasing silk dyed with beni (the pigment extracted from safflower petals) and lacquered in gold, our Kara-ori Pink pattern is inspired by a kimono design that dates to the Edo period, when it was used as a costume for the theatrical style known as…
This design is inspired by an 18th-century binding that originally housed the Khamsa (the Five Treasures) by Persian poet Nizami. Consisting of five long narrative poems, the volume is a collection of medieval romances that draw on themes of unrequited…
This design is inspired by an 18th-century binding that originally housed the Khamsa (the Five Treasures) by Persian poet Nizami. Consisting of five long narrative poems, the volume is a collection of medieval romances that draw on themes of unrequited…
This design is inspired by an 18th-century binding that originally housed the Khamsa (the Five Treasures) by Persian poet Nizami. Consisting of five long narrative poems, the volume is a collection of medieval romances that draw on themes of unrequited…
Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475–1564) is considered one of the masters of the Italian Renaissance. The handwritten letter reproduced here demonstrates the passion of one of humanity’s greatest artists. And with the Sistine Chapel’s The Creation of Adam…
Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475–1564) is considered one of the masters of the Italian Renaissance. The handwritten letter reproduced here demonstrates the passion of one of humanity’s greatest artists. And with the Sistine Chapel’s The Creation of Adam…
French artist Claude Monet, one of the founders of the Impressionist movement, was particularly fascinated with capturing the transient beauty of nature. In a virtuoso display of flowers, this 1897 work portrays a vibrant bed of chrysanthemums from his…
French artist Claude Monet, one of the founders of the Impressionist movement, was particularly fascinated with capturing the transient beauty of nature. In a virtuoso display of flowers, this 1897 work portrays a vibrant bed of chrysanthemums from his…
William Morris, a celebrated practitioner of the Arts and Crafts movement, believed that any decoration is futile when it does not remind you of something beyond itself. He was keen to use natural dyes in his textile production, as can be seen in this…
William Morris, a celebrated practitioner of the Arts and Crafts movement, believed that any decoration is futile when it does not remind you of something beyond itself. He was keen to use natural dyes in his textile production, as can be seen in this…
This captivating image comes from the first edition of Scottish poet and anthropologist Andrew Lang’s The Olive Fairy Book. Compiled in 1907 by Lang, under the editorial guidance of his wife, Leonora (Nora) Alleyne, and illustrated by Henry Justice Ford,…
This glorious design comes from the revered artisans at Sangorski & Sutcliffe. Crafted in 1910 to house a collection of works entitled Háfiz̤ of Shíráz: Selections from His Poems, it features three stunningly bejewelled peacocks, each inlaid…
During the Tang Dynasty (618–907), the Emperor Taizong founded an opera school called Liyuan (Pear Garden). Chinese opera reached its pinnacle under the Qing court (1644–1911), giving birth to what is known as Peking Opera. Reproduced here is a piece…
The archetype of the appealing anti-hero is encapsulated in Gil Blas, the star of Alain-René Lesage’s 18th-century picaresque novel. Lesage’s work was influenced by the story Lazarillo de Tormes, a Spanish novella published anonymously in 1554. The cover…
The design reproduced on this cover centres around a sensitive plant surrounded by other richly hued flowers, foliage and butterflies. The binding was used for The Sensitive Plant and Early Poems by Percy Bysshe Shelley and is a celebration of the creative…
Azulejos are painted, decorative ceramic tiles that date back to 13th-century Portugal. The design on the tiles often related to the building’s history, and they are an important part of Portuguese culture and tradition. The design reproduced here is…
Azulejos are painted, decorative ceramic tiles that date back to 13th-century Portugal. The design on the tiles often related to the building’s history, and they are an important part of Portuguese culture and tradition. The design reproduced here is…
Azulejos are painted, decorative ceramic tiles that date back to 13th-century Portugal. The design on the tiles often related to the building’s history, and they are an important part of Portuguese culture and tradition. The design reproduced here is…
French Impressionist artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir was acclaimed for his portraiture, dreamy landscapes and vibrant still life paintings. Renoir’s Bed of Anemones is reproduced here as the lush backdrop to a letter he wrote to fellow Impressionist Berthe…
French Impressionist artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir was acclaimed for his portraiture, dreamy landscapes and vibrant still life paintings. Renoir’s Bed of Anemones is reproduced here as the lush backdrop to a letter he wrote to fellow Impressionist Berthe…
The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (1900–1944) is a classic of children’s literature that has become one of the most translated books in the world. His unmistakable illustrations and the tale’s collective ideas on the human condition continue…
This design is inspired by a 17th-century binding that originally housed the Bustan (known in English as The Orchard) by Persian poet Saadi. Written entirely in verse, the stories are rich in moral thought. The intricate botanical patterns of this design…
This design is inspired by a 17th-century binding that originally housed the Bustan (known in English as The Orchard) by Persian poet Saadi. Written entirely in verse, the stories are rich in moral thought. The intricate botanical patterns of this design…
Vincent van Gogh was one of the great Post-Impressionist painters. After admitting himself to the Saint-Paul Asylum following a severe mental health crisis, he recuperated by painting the asylum’s garden. We are honoured to partner with Getty to bring…
Inspired by an 1893 binding of The Poems by William Blake, this design features delicate golden wildflowers. Considered one of the greatest Romantic-era geniuses, Blake embraced the divine imagination, often using flowers as a metaphor. Echoing Blake’s…
Inspired by an 1893 binding of The Poems by William Blake, this design features delicate golden wildflowers. Considered one of the greatest Romantic-era geniuses, Blake embraced the divine imagination, often using flowers as a metaphor. Echoing Blake’s…
The final volume in the enemies-to-lovers queer webcomic sensation is here...School is over, adult life beckons, and new beginnings lie before Ian and Cortland as their relationship deepens. But when Ian's father is released from prison, questions of…
You've fallen in love with the Hawthorne brothers, now discover the love story of the lost scion of Hawthorne House.Read Hannah's side of the story, then flip the book over to experience their love anew through Toby's eyes in this unforgettable novel…
'Essential reading for anyone who wants to understand history - and then go out and change it' Barack Obama'The authentic voice of Mandela shines through this book' The Times'Burns with the luminosity of faith in the invincible nature of human hope and…
The first and best, major treatment of the crucial years 1848-1875, a penetrating analysis of the rise of capitalism throught the world. In the 1860s a new word entered the economic and political vocabulary of the world: 'capitalism'. The global triumph…