Frances Lincoln Pozostałe - książki, ebooki i audiobooki

The Artist’s Garden offers an intriguing study into 20 gardens that have inspired and been home to some of the greatest painters from history. This sumptuously illustrated and fascinating book delves into the stories behind the gardens which inspired some of the most beautiful and important works of art. These gardens not only supplied the inspiration for creative works but also illuminate the professional motivation and private life of the artists themselves – from Cezanne’s...

Discover the intimate spaces that shaped one of the world’s most iconic artists. Frida Kahlo at Home reveals how the places she inhabited— and especially the famed Blue House—nurtured her creativity, identity, and extraordinary body of work. This compelling visual biography traces Kahlo’s life through the places she loved, from her childhood in Coyoacán and her student years in Mexico City, to her time in the United States, and her final return to La Casa Azul. Drawing on arc...

Unpack the powerful visual symbols artists have used throughout history. From a single flower to a carefully placed skull, works of art across history are filled with symbols that carry powerful meanings. The Symbols of Art reveals how artists use these symbols to communicate ideas without relying on words. Why is there a lily in that religious painting? Why does a still life include an hourglass, a mirror, or a piece of fruit? In some cases, these symbols would have been imm...

Fill your life with flowers and discover the art of natural, seasonal arranging with celebrated florist Graeme Corbett of @bloomandburn. Graeme Corbett of Bloom & Burn isn't your usual florist. Working from his studio in Kent, he uses locally grown flowers to create wild, loose arrangements with a modern feel. In Life in Bloom, he teaches you everything you need to know about growing and arranging flowers at home – including which rules to follow, and which ones to break – in...

Step into the cockpit of the legendary Supermarine Spitfire and discover what it really takes to fly Britain’s most iconic fighter. First flown in March 1936 and operated decisively throughout the Second World War and beyond, the Spitfire is considered a mechanical work of art. Its elegant elliptical wings, powerful Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, and pivotal role in the Battle of Britain have secured its place in history, and in the hearts of aviation enthusiasts worldwide. How t...

In a world of climate change and stretched purse strings, every gardener is having to re-assess not only how they garden but how they spend their money. Even the most experienced gardeners crave a thriftier way to garden – one that is less wasteful and more productive. In this comprehensive guide, TV presenter and garden designer Mark Lane shows you how to save waste and money in all aspects of your garden. Understand your garden and it’s four key characteristics – temperatur...

Swap your trolley for a trug and learn how to grow your own food and make your own household essentials for modern day self-sufficiency. Written by No Dig guru Stephanie Hafferty, and photographed by Jason Ingram. Self-sufficiency needn’t be something you dream of as you shuffle down the aisles of a soulless supermarket. It’s far easier than you think to grow your own, save money, reduce your consumption, increase your resilience and care for the planet – all from your own ba...

Transform even the smallest outdoor space into a vibrant, beautifully designed garden with New Small Garden, now repackaged into a flexible paperback edition. Small gardens can be some of the most rewarding spaces we tend and also some of the most challenging. In this practical and inspiring book, planting expert Noel Kingsbury teaches you how to see compact spaces differently, revealing how thoughtful design can turn any tiny space into a thriving green haven. Drawing on dec...

The best-selling guide to growing garden herbs. From the world-renowned Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, this book introduces the 75 best herbs to grow in your garden and teaches you how to cultivate each one. With 12 easy and inspiring projects and beautiful botanical illustrations, this is part of the best-selling series of Kew Gardener's Guides, now available in paperback. Herbs provide flavour, scent and healing benefits unlike any other plant, and the hand-picked herbs in thi...

Turn your garden into a year-round celebration of colour with award-winning garden designer, Ann-Marie Powell. Based on her own vibrant garden, A Year of Colour shares over 40 tried-and-tested planting combinations for full colour in every season. Whether you have a tiny courtyard or acres of land, your garden is the one place devoted to joy. In A Year of Colour, Ann-Marie Powell invites you into her own garden to share her absolute favourite planting combinations - from su...

Learn how to grow the most beautiful orchids at home. From the world-renowned Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, this book introduces the 60 best orchids to grow at home and teaches you how to cultivate each one. With 12 easy and inspiring projects and beautiful botanical illustrations, this is part of the best-selling series of Kew Gardeners Guides, now available in paperback. This inspirational book from Kew's orchid experts reveals the easiest, most attractive and most popular pl...