Secondhand Art Books

"At its essence, Giger's art digs down into our psyches and touches our very deepest primal instincts and fears. His art stands in a category of its own. The proof...

Dali's themes and philosophical reflections are illustrated in a chronological collection of his cosmic paintings

A hairless, ghostly figure on a bridge. The sky orange-red above him. His hands raised to his ears, his mouth wide in a haunting wail. In painting The Scream, Edvard...

A new look at the life, works and enduring relevance of William Blake, a deeply spiritual and politically radical figure.In the 200 years since Blake's death, the visionary artist, poet...

'I have never read such a stimulating short guide to art' Lynn Barber, Sunday Times Now Grayson Perry is a fully paid-up member of the art establishment, he wants to...

Since its first appearance in 1931 Herbert Read's introduction to the understanding of art has established itself as a classic of its kind. It provides a basis for the appreciation...

The print collections of the National Galleries of Scotland reveal a diverse and dazzling variety of different techniques and approaches to printmaking. From exquisite copperplate engravings by the old masters...

'My art is a self-confession - in it I seek to clarify my relationship with the world. But at the same time I have always thought and felt that my...

Drawing on the knowledge of a lifetime of study, and the understanding of one who himself participated in the creative adventure of modern art, the late Sir Herbert Read traces...

In So Much Longing in So Little Space, Karl Ove Knausgaard explores the life and work of Edvard Munch. Setting out to understand the enduring power of Munch's painting, Knausgaard...

This lighthearted and encouraging guide challenges and inspires you to draw one simple illustration each day of the year.Do you want to create cute line drawings and doodles but lack...