Trade Books of the Month

Frankenstein: The First 200 Years
This book will trace the journey of Shelley's Frankenstein from limited edition literature to the bloodstream of contemporary culture. It includes new research on the novel's origins, with a reprint of the earliest-known version of the creation scene; visual material on adaptations for the stage, in magazines, on playbills, in prints and in book publications of the nineteenth century; series of visual essays on many of the film versions and their inspirations in the history of art; and Frankenstein in popular culture on posters, advertisements, packaging, in comics and graphic novels.
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Desperately Seeking B**ksy
A lovely compact 136-page edition of Banksy's most significant works, including the brilliant 2017 Walled Off Hotel (interiors as well as exteriors). The book is structured in chronological sections, each including a double-page map showing where Banksy has created his major works and interventions.
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The Last Ironsides- The English Expedition to Portugal, 1662-1668
An account of the English soldiers who fought for the Portuguese against Spain 1662-1668. A rediscovery of a lost episode of British military history.
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How to Read a Dress
This lavishly illustrated book is the ideal tool for anyone who has ever wanted to know their cartridge pleats from their Récamier ruffles. Equipping the reader with all the information they need to ‘read’ a dress, this is the ultimate guide for students, researchers, and anyone interested in historical fashion.
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Anatomy Rocks
Today, anatomy is back in contemporary art following the rebirth of gothic and horror in the entertainment industry. This reference book includes the work of renowned contemporary artists (Damien Hirst, KAWS, Mark Ryden), social media stars (Jason Freeny), street art icons (Nyckos) and a whole new generation of illustrators.
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Photo-Graphics: Exposure
Photo-Graphics: Exposure looks behind the lens at the science of light, colour and lenses, and then applies this to the practical matters of such essentials as shutter speed, aperture, ISO, depth of field, metering, movement, histograms, exposure adjustment, and dynamic range.
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Women Street Artists
The past few years has seen an explosion in the quality of street art – and a significant and growing proportion of those works are by women. The artists come from all over the world – the likes of Faith47 (Cape Town), Lady Aiko (NYC), BTOY (Barcelona), Neozoon (Berlin), Miss Van (Toulouse), Caratoes (Hong Kong), Nadege Dauvergne (Paris) and Lily Mixe (London).
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The Paras: Portugal’s First Elite Force
This book tells the paras’ story as researched from Portuguese sources. It details how they were formed and trained and how they developed their imaginative, effective, and feared tactics and applied them in operations to protect the population from insurgent predations and destroy a vicious enemy.
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