Item category 2: Arts & Literature

Most fans of The Simpsons can distinguish Lenny from Carl without checking their hands. But only real fans recall the Eastern European equivalent of The Itchy & Scratchy Show, know the name of Barney Gumble's submission to the Springfield Film Festival, and have road tripped to the World's Fair i...

How do you sum up the amazing world of art in just 100 words? This striking book takes on the challenge! From pottery to Pointillism, each of the carefully chosen 100 words has its own 100-word long description and quirky illustration, providing a fascinating introduction to art from prehistoric ...

"This book is not only about drawing birds--though it does contain lots of them. This book examines the life of an illustrator from the author's own experience. From the vexing subject of money to the question of the right workplace and how to handle the everyday routines, Felix Scheinberger offe...

Easy-to-follow advice on a wide range of subjects from capturing the actions of large mammals to snapping wild birds and flowers in the garden. Tips on everything from technique to composition, coping with extreme field conditions to Photoshop software manipulation, this is an invaluable guide fo...

An hilarious book stuffed with 1001 Aussie jokes, donated by Aussie celebrities with a funny bone, and loads of Aussie kids.

1001 Buildings You Must See Before You Die is a visual testament to the world's greatest achievements in architecture. Comprehensive yet concise, each article includes essential information about the featured structure: who designed it, who commissioned it, key dates in its construction and more....

The perfect introduction to the very best books for children, from wordless picture books and simple, illustrated story books through to hard-hitting and edgy teenage fiction. Introduces a wonderfully rich world of literature to parents and their children, offering both new titles and much loved ...

The definitive film guide, this fully updated volume brings together the most significant movies from every country and all genres. With more than one and a half million copies sold worldwide in thirty languages, 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die celebrates the great and groundbreaking, cla...