A deluxe edition of The Hobbit with exclusive new illustrations by Alan Lee, housed in a slipcase with foldout maps and art card.

A captivating 2 volume photography collection of nearly 400 photos reflecting the life and legacy of The Band from 1968 to 1969 as captured by friend and renowned photographer Elliott Landy The life and sound of the late 1960s rock sensation The Band are brought to life on the page with this stunning music photography book Elliott Landy premier photographer of the rock and roll era captured The Band for an unforgettable year as they created their first two albums Music from Big Pink and The Band The intriguing relationship between a band the inception of a fresh sound and the photographer who captured it all is chronicled on each page with bold unforgettable images With his intimate and relaxed approach behind the lens Landy captured the essence of the young band in their comfortable surroundings as they discovered their unique Americana sound Landy s artistic eye was deeply trusted and cherished by The Band The engaging images featured on each page are set to memorable backgrounds like the band s salmon colored house affectionately called the Big Pink and many natural landscapes around Woodstock New York the music and art mecca of the times This sleek music photography book is a work of art and a must have for every true rock and roll fan

Lorsque vous avez éliminé l’impossible, ce qui reste, si improbable soit-il, est nécessairement la vérité.Depuis plus d’un siècle, Sherlock Holmes, le plus grand détective de tous les temps, fascine

High stakes subversive literature The Telegraph When Elena Ferrante set out to write the story of Elena and Lila she conceived it as one single work of fiction one expansive novel that would capture the reality and ambivalence of female friendship motherhood marriage class and adolescence 2025 marks 10 years since publication of the quartet was completed To celebrate this anniversary as well as honour and acknowledge the author s original conception we are releasing the four novels in one volume Described by the New Yorker s James Wood as large captivating amiably peopled a beautiful and delicate tale of confluence and reversal the Neapolitan Quartet tells a poignant universal story about friendship and belonging The capacity of stories to speak to anyone and in any time is the fruit of a mysterious mixture of sensibility ability and luck and no writer really knows how that fruit ripens and if it has fully matured Elena Ferrante

Step into the seductive world of the Kings of Sinwhere power meets passion, and love is the ultimate game. From New York Times bestselling author and BookTok sensation Ana Huang come a trio of steamy, high-stakes romances that prove even the most powerful men can fall the hardest.King of WrathRuthless billionaire CEO Dante Russo never intended to marryuntil blackmail forces him into an engagement with Vivian Lau, a stunning jewelry heiress and the daughter of his newest enemy. He'll do anything to end their betrothalexcept walk away.Elegant and ambitious, Vivian agrees to the match to secure her family's place in high society. She never planned to want her husband.Now, desire turns to something deeperand the one thing neither of them expected becomes the greatest risk of all.King of PrideKai Young is reserved, disciplined, and allergic to chaosso naturally, Isabella Valencia is his worst nightmare. Bold, impulsive, and completely off-limits, she's everything he shouldn't wantand the one temptation he can't ignore.With a high-stakes CEO vote approaching, Kai can't afford distractionsbut every glance, every touch, pulls him closer to breaking all his rules.Isabella knows falling for the billionaire heir is a bad idea.But when desire turns irresistible, they risk everything for a love they never saw coming.King of GreedDominic Davenport had it allwealth, power, and a devoted wife. But in his relentless pursuit of success, he lost the one person who truly mattered. Now, Alessandra is gone, and for the first time, Dominic realizes the emptiness behind the empire he built.Alessandra stood by him for years, but she's done being second to his ambition. She's finally putting herself first.He's determined to win her back.She's not sure he can.This time, love will take more than promisesit will take everything.

A boxed set of three romance novels: Birthday Girl, Credence, and Five Brothers. Each story explores taboo relationships, emotional tension, and complex love dynamics in contemporary settings.

The arc of literary giant John Updike s life emerges in these luminous daily letters to family friends editors and lovers a remarkable outpouring over six decades from his earliest consciousness as a writer to his final daysIn the words of his contemporary Philip Roth John Updike was Our time s greatest man of letters as brilliant a literary critic and essayist as he was a novelist and short story writer Over the course of his long and immensely productive career he also proved himself a brilliant correspondent his letters filled with comic observations opinions and personal news told in his characteristically elegant and exquisitely fluid style In this sparkling selection of his letters edited by James Schiff we can see Updike in real time capturing every stage of his unspooling life from Pennsylvania farm boy to Pulitzer prizewinner and from young father negotiating his first book contract to the bestselling writer he became following the international success of his novels Couples and the Rabbit sequence Here are letters to family friends editors and lovers a remarkable outpouring over six decades including most movingly perhaps the letters of his final year bidding farewell to children colleagues and friends Taken together these

Dive into the world of Ana Huang''s Kings of Sin series, where passion, power, and the pursuit of happiness collide in a dramatic saga of love against all odds with this 4 book boxset. King of WrathMeet Dante Russo, a billionaire CEO who is the epitome of ruthlessness and arrogance. Unexpected blackmail forces him into an unwanted engagement with Vivian Lau, jewellery heiress and daughter of Dante''s adversary. Despite the conveniences of their union, Dante plans to end it until he discovers that letting Vivian go is the last thing he wants. Vivian, primed to blend her family with high society through marriage, finds herself drawn to Dante against her better judgement. Falling for her fiance wasn''t in her plans, especially when it''s the most dangerous thing she could do.King of PrideKai Young is the embodiment of order and propriety, a stark contrast to the whirlwind of vibrancy that is Isabella Valencia. As he faces a crucial vote that could ascend him to CEO of his family''s empire, Kai knows that Isabella''s unruly charm is a distraction he can''t afford. Yet, beneath his composed exterior, Isabella sparks a desire he finds impossible to ignore. Isabella, with her bold heart and love for life, can''t seem to crack Kai''s calm demeanour. Even as boundaries blur, their connection deepens, tempting them to surrender to their forbidden desires, even at the risk of losing everything.King of GreedDominic Davenport reigns as the King of Wall Street, his life a testament to discipline and ambition, sharply contrasting with Alessandra, his estranged wife, whose spirit and warmth illuminate the stark world of finance. With his empire thriving, Dominic realises the cost of his relentless pursuit for more: the loss of Alessandra''s irreplaceable love. Her departure awakens a hunger in him that wealth cannot satiate, igniting a fierce determination to win back the heart he unknowingly forfeited. And now he''ll fight for their marriage, no matter what it takes. King of SlothCharming and rich, Xavier Castillo has the world at his fingertips. But nothing brings him more joy than riling up Sloane, his cool, high-powered publicist. She may be forced to work with him, but she''ll never fall for him . . . even he is so much more than the party boy he presents to the world. As a tragedy forces them closer than ever, will Sloane be able to keep her client at arm''s reach? Or will they finally cross that line into something more?

Is there a horrifying screaming inside your head Do you want it to get louder Well you re in luck The Book of Bill the 1 New York Times bestseller is back in a limited collector s edition that will make all the other books on your shelf jealous This time Bill Cipher has blessed you with rare special extras including a cursed glow in the dark collector s slipcase and an exclusive cover variant in Undead Green a beautiful double sided poster a sticker sheet of Bill tattoos a collection of four keepsake postcards Beware This book travels to dimensions meant for older readers

Welcome to The Madrusan Cocktail Companion the impeccably comprehensive one stop guide to classic drinks from every era plus the best modern cocktails curated by oracle Michael Madrusan with contributions from world leading bartenders Expanded from an in house manual conceived and curated by Michael as the go to resource for teams at his acclaimed bars and shared by the professional drinks community as a treasured educational resource it includes more than 2800 drinks tried tested and updated for the modern palate Michael and Zara Madrusan draw on their own extensive library of books that date back to 1862 to present the stories behind the cocktail canon alongside all the best variations categorised by origin and by ingredient and with an emphasis on readily available products and minimal preparation Whether it s every imaginable twist on the Martini in the past 100 years Sours Bucks and Flips for all tastes or aperitivo style and non alcoholic options every drink worth knowing about is here Including an insider s guide to home bar excellence and jovial toasts and quotes from history s most influential bartenders The Madrusan Cocktail Companion is a spectacular compendium for the new age of drinking discernment Includes the origin and story beh

A deluxe illustrated edition of Mary Shelley s horror classic the first story in a bold new direction for the MinaLima Classics the best selling series from the renowned design studio behind the graphics for the Harry Potter film franchise featuring original full color artwork and interactive elements Frankenstein has terrified and delighted readers since its initial publication in 1818 Victor Frankenstein s Creature stitched together from the limbs of the dead taken from the dissecting room and the slaughterhouse is a grotesque being who rejected by his maker and starved of human companionship embarks on a journey of revenge In the most famous gothic horror story ever told Mary Shelley confronts the limitations of science the nature of human cruelty hubris and ambition and the pathway to forgiveness Shelley s revered novel comes to life as never before in this inventive edition showcasing the magical artistry of MinaLima Brimming with original illustrations and seven extraordinary interactive features delve into MinaLima s captivating interpretation which includes A reveal of the Creature s face A foldout excerpt from Victor s diary An expanding map and more Filled with marvels this beautiful edition will enchant readers of every age and is

From a bestselling author of epic fiction comes the deeply human story of one of the worlds greatest mysteries: the building of Stonehenge. A FLINT MINER WITH A GIFTSeft, a talented flint miner, walks the Great Plain in the high summer heat, to witness the rituals that signal the start of a new year. He is there to trade his stone at the Midsummer Fair, and to find Neen, the girl he loves. Her family lives in prosperity and offer Seft an escape from his brutish father and brothers within their herder community. A PRIESTESS WHO BELIEVES THE IMPOSSIBLE Joia, Neens sister, is a priestess with a vision and an unmatched ability to lead. As a child, she watches the Midsummer ceremony, enthralled, and dreams of a miraculous new monument, raised from the biggest stones in the world. But trouble is brewing among the hills and woodlands of the Great Plain. A MONUMENT THAT WILL DEFINE A CIVILIZATION Joias vision of a great stone circle, assembled by the divided tribes of the Plain, will inspire Seft and become their lifes work. But as drought ravages the earth, mistrust grows between the herders, farmers and woodlandersand an act of savage violence leads to open warfare . . . Truly ambitious in scope, Circle of Days invites you to join master storyteller Ken Follett in exploring one of the greatest mysteries of our age: Stonehenge.

A magnificent book that sings of the romance and mystery that only old maps possess EDWARD BROOKE HITCHING Astonishingly fresh and insightful A triumph ALICE ROBERTS The remarkable story of an overlooked map archive that reveals how maps have helped inspire some of the greatest scientific discoveries but also led to terrible atrocities At the heart of University College London nestled in the centre of Bloomsbury lies a long forgotten map library packed with thousands of maps and atlases After Professor James Cheshire stumbled upon it he spent three years sifting through hundreds of dusty drawers to see what was there He was stunned to uncover some of the most significant maps and atlases from the last two centuries many of which had not seen the light of day for decades In The Library of Lost Maps we discover atlases for the masses that expanded nineteenth century horizons and maps that were wielded by those in power to wage war and negotiate peace charts that trace the icy peaks of the Himalayas and the deepest depths of the ocean and pioneering maps produced to settle borders in central Europe or the wealth of those in inner city London Maps have played a vital role in shaping our scientific knowledge of the world showing the impact of climate

Why modern and contemporary art and art conservation can t be understood without taking account of the revolutionary impact of plastics Modern and contemporary art wouldn t exist without the invention of plastics From sculpture to paint and photography to film plastics have shaped every major medium of art In turn plastics have revolutionized art conservation transforming the possibilities of preservation but also producing new challenges for conservators struggling to preserve toxic and degrading material Hailed as utopian in the twentieth century plastics today are often understood as pollution and waste a central cause of ecological crisis Plastics is the first book to address the multifaceted history of plastics from the perspective of artists art historians conservators and environmental scientists Plastics demonstrates that this material cannot easily be summarized as toxic or utopian catastrophic or necessary Instead plastics define the modern world in both its possibility and failures The book also reveals how artists have been a critical overlooked voice in debates about plastics and how they have offered theories of the material through works that explore its potential and harmfulness Presenting a variety of perspectives on the world of pla

Final book in the Shepherd King duology, where Elspeth and Ravyn seek the last Providence Card to seal their kingdom’s fate.

A gothic romantasy where Elspeth must unleash a monster within to save her kingdom, guided by a spirit called the Nightmare.

In this riveting dark fantasy debut, a woman with lost memories fights for survival in a world ravaged by war, necromancy, and alchemyand against the man charged with unearthing the deepest secrets of her past.This stunning soft cover edition includes a deluxe dustjacket with gold foil on the front and a full-color illustration on the back, beautifully designed endpapers, gold foil stamping on the box, and, by acclaimed artist Avendell, a black-and-white interior illustration.What do you think youre protecting in that brain of yours? The war is over. Holdfast is dead. The Eternal Flame is extinguished. There is no one left to save.Once a promising alchemist, Helena Marino is now a prisonerof war and of her own mind. Her friends and allies in the Resistance have been brutally murdered, their abilities suppressed, and the world she knew destroyed.After a long war, Helena is held captive by Paladias new ruling classmade up of corrupt guild families and depraved necromancers whose vile undead helped ensure their victory.According to Resistance records, she was a minor healer within their ranks. But Helena suffers from inexplicable memory loss from the months leading up to her capture, leaving her enemies to wonder: Is she really as insignificant as she seems, or do her lost memories hide a vital piece of the Resistances ultimate strategy?To recover the memories buried deep within her mind, Helena is sent to the High Reeve, one of the most powerful and ruthless necromancers on this new world. Trapped in her decaying estate, Helena's fightto protect her lost history and preserve the last remnants of her former selfis just beginning. For her prison and her captor have secrets of their own secrets Helena must unearth, no matter the cost.

A deluxe edition of The Hobbit with exclusive new illustrations by Alan Lee, housed in a slipcase with foldout maps and art card.

A captivating 2 volume photography collection of nearly 400 photos reflecting the life and legacy of The Band from 1968 to 1969 as captured by friend and renowned photographer Elliott Landy The life and sound of the late 1960s rock sensation The Band are brought to life on the page with this stunning music photography book Elliott Landy premier photographer of the rock and roll era captured The Band for an unforgettable year as they created their first two albums Music from Big Pink and The Band The intriguing relationship between a band the inception of a fresh sound and the photographer who captured it all is chronicled on each page with bold unforgettable images With his intimate and relaxed approach behind the lens Landy captured the essence of the young band in their comfortable surroundings as they discovered their unique Americana sound Landy s artistic eye was deeply trusted and cherished by The Band The engaging images featured on each page are set to memorable backgrounds like the band s salmon colored house affectionately called the Big Pink and many natural landscapes around Woodstock New York the music and art mecca of the times This sleek music photography book is a work of art and a must have for every true rock and roll fan

Lorsque vous avez éliminé l’impossible, ce qui reste, si improbable soit-il, est nécessairement la vérité.Depuis plus d’un siècle, Sherlock Holmes, le plus grand détective de tous les temps, fascine

High stakes subversive literature The Telegraph When Elena Ferrante set out to write the story of Elena and Lila she conceived it as one single work of fiction one expansive novel that would capture the reality and ambivalence of female friendship motherhood marriage class and adolescence 2025 marks 10 years since publication of the quartet was completed To celebrate this anniversary as well as honour and acknowledge the author s original conception we are releasing the four novels in one volume Described by the New Yorker s James Wood as large captivating amiably peopled a beautiful and delicate tale of confluence and reversal the Neapolitan Quartet tells a poignant universal story about friendship and belonging The capacity of stories to speak to anyone and in any time is the fruit of a mysterious mixture of sensibility ability and luck and no writer really knows how that fruit ripens and if it has fully matured Elena Ferrante

Step into the seductive world of the Kings of Sinwhere power meets passion, and love is the ultimate game. From New York Times bestselling author and BookTok sensation Ana Huang come a trio of steamy, high-stakes romances that prove even the most powerful men can fall the hardest.King of WrathRuthless billionaire CEO Dante Russo never intended to marryuntil blackmail forces him into an engagement with Vivian Lau, a stunning jewelry heiress and the daughter of his newest enemy. He'll do anything to end their betrothalexcept walk away.Elegant and ambitious, Vivian agrees to the match to secure her family's place in high society. She never planned to want her husband.Now, desire turns to something deeperand the one thing neither of them expected becomes the greatest risk of all.King of PrideKai Young is reserved, disciplined, and allergic to chaosso naturally, Isabella Valencia is his worst nightmare. Bold, impulsive, and completely off-limits, she's everything he shouldn't wantand the one temptation he can't ignore.With a high-stakes CEO vote approaching, Kai can't afford distractionsbut every glance, every touch, pulls him closer to breaking all his rules.Isabella knows falling for the billionaire heir is a bad idea.But when desire turns irresistible, they risk everything for a love they never saw coming.King of GreedDominic Davenport had it allwealth, power, and a devoted wife. But in his relentless pursuit of success, he lost the one person who truly mattered. Now, Alessandra is gone, and for the first time, Dominic realizes the emptiness behind the empire he built.Alessandra stood by him for years, but she's done being second to his ambition. She's finally putting herself first.He's determined to win her back.She's not sure he can.This time, love will take more than promisesit will take everything.

A boxed set of three romance novels: Birthday Girl, Credence, and Five Brothers. Each story explores taboo relationships, emotional tension, and complex love dynamics in contemporary settings.

The arc of literary giant John Updike s life emerges in these luminous daily letters to family friends editors and lovers a remarkable outpouring over six decades from his earliest consciousness as a writer to his final daysIn the words of his contemporary Philip Roth John Updike was Our time s greatest man of letters as brilliant a literary critic and essayist as he was a novelist and short story writer Over the course of his long and immensely productive career he also proved himself a brilliant correspondent his letters filled with comic observations opinions and personal news told in his characteristically elegant and exquisitely fluid style In this sparkling selection of his letters edited by James Schiff we can see Updike in real time capturing every stage of his unspooling life from Pennsylvania farm boy to Pulitzer prizewinner and from young father negotiating his first book contract to the bestselling writer he became following the international success of his novels Couples and the Rabbit sequence Here are letters to family friends editors and lovers a remarkable outpouring over six decades including most movingly perhaps the letters of his final year bidding farewell to children colleagues and friends Taken together these

Dive into the world of Ana Huang''s Kings of Sin series, where passion, power, and the pursuit of happiness collide in a dramatic saga of love against all odds with this 4 book boxset. King of WrathMeet Dante Russo, a billionaire CEO who is the epitome of ruthlessness and arrogance. Unexpected blackmail forces him into an unwanted engagement with Vivian Lau, jewellery heiress and daughter of Dante''s adversary. Despite the conveniences of their union, Dante plans to end it until he discovers that letting Vivian go is the last thing he wants. Vivian, primed to blend her family with high society through marriage, finds herself drawn to Dante against her better judgement. Falling for her fiance wasn''t in her plans, especially when it''s the most dangerous thing she could do.King of PrideKai Young is the embodiment of order and propriety, a stark contrast to the whirlwind of vibrancy that is Isabella Valencia. As he faces a crucial vote that could ascend him to CEO of his family''s empire, Kai knows that Isabella''s unruly charm is a distraction he can''t afford. Yet, beneath his composed exterior, Isabella sparks a desire he finds impossible to ignore. Isabella, with her bold heart and love for life, can''t seem to crack Kai''s calm demeanour. Even as boundaries blur, their connection deepens, tempting them to surrender to their forbidden desires, even at the risk of losing everything.King of GreedDominic Davenport reigns as the King of Wall Street, his life a testament to discipline and ambition, sharply contrasting with Alessandra, his estranged wife, whose spirit and warmth illuminate the stark world of finance. With his empire thriving, Dominic realises the cost of his relentless pursuit for more: the loss of Alessandra''s irreplaceable love. Her departure awakens a hunger in him that wealth cannot satiate, igniting a fierce determination to win back the heart he unknowingly forfeited. And now he''ll fight for their marriage, no matter what it takes. King of SlothCharming and rich, Xavier Castillo has the world at his fingertips. But nothing brings him more joy than riling up Sloane, his cool, high-powered publicist. She may be forced to work with him, but she''ll never fall for him . . . even he is so much more than the party boy he presents to the world. As a tragedy forces them closer than ever, will Sloane be able to keep her client at arm''s reach? Or will they finally cross that line into something more?

Is there a horrifying screaming inside your head Do you want it to get louder Well you re in luck The Book of Bill the 1 New York Times bestseller is back in a limited collector s edition that will make all the other books on your shelf jealous This time Bill Cipher has blessed you with rare special extras including a cursed glow in the dark collector s slipcase and an exclusive cover variant in Undead Green a beautiful double sided poster a sticker sheet of Bill tattoos a collection of four keepsake postcards Beware This book travels to dimensions meant for older readers

Welcome to The Madrusan Cocktail Companion the impeccably comprehensive one stop guide to classic drinks from every era plus the best modern cocktails curated by oracle Michael Madrusan with contributions from world leading bartenders Expanded from an in house manual conceived and curated by Michael as the go to resource for teams at his acclaimed bars and shared by the professional drinks community as a treasured educational resource it includes more than 2800 drinks tried tested and updated for the modern palate Michael and Zara Madrusan draw on their own extensive library of books that date back to 1862 to present the stories behind the cocktail canon alongside all the best variations categorised by origin and by ingredient and with an emphasis on readily available products and minimal preparation Whether it s every imaginable twist on the Martini in the past 100 years Sours Bucks and Flips for all tastes or aperitivo style and non alcoholic options every drink worth knowing about is here Including an insider s guide to home bar excellence and jovial toasts and quotes from history s most influential bartenders The Madrusan Cocktail Companion is a spectacular compendium for the new age of drinking discernment Includes the origin and story beh

A deluxe illustrated edition of Mary Shelley s horror classic the first story in a bold new direction for the MinaLima Classics the best selling series from the renowned design studio behind the graphics for the Harry Potter film franchise featuring original full color artwork and interactive elements Frankenstein has terrified and delighted readers since its initial publication in 1818 Victor Frankenstein s Creature stitched together from the limbs of the dead taken from the dissecting room and the slaughterhouse is a grotesque being who rejected by his maker and starved of human companionship embarks on a journey of revenge In the most famous gothic horror story ever told Mary Shelley confronts the limitations of science the nature of human cruelty hubris and ambition and the pathway to forgiveness Shelley s revered novel comes to life as never before in this inventive edition showcasing the magical artistry of MinaLima Brimming with original illustrations and seven extraordinary interactive features delve into MinaLima s captivating interpretation which includes A reveal of the Creature s face A foldout excerpt from Victor s diary An expanding map and more Filled with marvels this beautiful edition will enchant readers of every age and is

From a bestselling author of epic fiction comes the deeply human story of one of the worlds greatest mysteries: the building of Stonehenge. A FLINT MINER WITH A GIFTSeft, a talented flint miner, walks the Great Plain in the high summer heat, to witness the rituals that signal the start of a new year. He is there to trade his stone at the Midsummer Fair, and to find Neen, the girl he loves. Her family lives in prosperity and offer Seft an escape from his brutish father and brothers within their herder community. A PRIESTESS WHO BELIEVES THE IMPOSSIBLE Joia, Neens sister, is a priestess with a vision and an unmatched ability to lead. As a child, she watches the Midsummer ceremony, enthralled, and dreams of a miraculous new monument, raised from the biggest stones in the world. But trouble is brewing among the hills and woodlands of the Great Plain. A MONUMENT THAT WILL DEFINE A CIVILIZATION Joias vision of a great stone circle, assembled by the divided tribes of the Plain, will inspire Seft and become their lifes work. But as drought ravages the earth, mistrust grows between the herders, farmers and woodlandersand an act of savage violence leads to open warfare . . . Truly ambitious in scope, Circle of Days invites you to join master storyteller Ken Follett in exploring one of the greatest mysteries of our age: Stonehenge.

A magnificent book that sings of the romance and mystery that only old maps possess EDWARD BROOKE HITCHING Astonishingly fresh and insightful A triumph ALICE ROBERTS The remarkable story of an overlooked map archive that reveals how maps have helped inspire some of the greatest scientific discoveries but also led to terrible atrocities At the heart of University College London nestled in the centre of Bloomsbury lies a long forgotten map library packed with thousands of maps and atlases After Professor James Cheshire stumbled upon it he spent three years sifting through hundreds of dusty drawers to see what was there He was stunned to uncover some of the most significant maps and atlases from the last two centuries many of which had not seen the light of day for decades In The Library of Lost Maps we discover atlases for the masses that expanded nineteenth century horizons and maps that were wielded by those in power to wage war and negotiate peace charts that trace the icy peaks of the Himalayas and the deepest depths of the ocean and pioneering maps produced to settle borders in central Europe or the wealth of those in inner city London Maps have played a vital role in shaping our scientific knowledge of the world showing the impact of climate

Why modern and contemporary art and art conservation can t be understood without taking account of the revolutionary impact of plastics Modern and contemporary art wouldn t exist without the invention of plastics From sculpture to paint and photography to film plastics have shaped every major medium of art In turn plastics have revolutionized art conservation transforming the possibilities of preservation but also producing new challenges for conservators struggling to preserve toxic and degrading material Hailed as utopian in the twentieth century plastics today are often understood as pollution and waste a central cause of ecological crisis Plastics is the first book to address the multifaceted history of plastics from the perspective of artists art historians conservators and environmental scientists Plastics demonstrates that this material cannot easily be summarized as toxic or utopian catastrophic or necessary Instead plastics define the modern world in both its possibility and failures The book also reveals how artists have been a critical overlooked voice in debates about plastics and how they have offered theories of the material through works that explore its potential and harmfulness Presenting a variety of perspectives on the world of pla

Final book in the Shepherd King duology, where Elspeth and Ravyn seek the last Providence Card to seal their kingdom’s fate.

A gothic romantasy where Elspeth must unleash a monster within to save her kingdom, guided by a spirit called the Nightmare.

In this riveting dark fantasy debut, a woman with lost memories fights for survival in a world ravaged by war, necromancy, and alchemyand against the man charged with unearthing the deepest secrets of her past.This stunning soft cover edition includes a deluxe dustjacket with gold foil on the front and a full-color illustration on the back, beautifully designed endpapers, gold foil stamping on the box, and, by acclaimed artist Avendell, a black-and-white interior illustration.What do you think youre protecting in that brain of yours? The war is over. Holdfast is dead. The Eternal Flame is extinguished. There is no one left to save.Once a promising alchemist, Helena Marino is now a prisonerof war and of her own mind. Her friends and allies in the Resistance have been brutally murdered, their abilities suppressed, and the world she knew destroyed.After a long war, Helena is held captive by Paladias new ruling classmade up of corrupt guild families and depraved necromancers whose vile undead helped ensure their victory.According to Resistance records, she was a minor healer within their ranks. But Helena suffers from inexplicable memory loss from the months leading up to her capture, leaving her enemies to wonder: Is she really as insignificant as she seems, or do her lost memories hide a vital piece of the Resistances ultimate strategy?To recover the memories buried deep within her mind, Helena is sent to the High Reeve, one of the most powerful and ruthless necromancers on this new world. Trapped in her decaying estate, Helena's fightto protect her lost history and preserve the last remnants of her former selfis just beginning. For her prison and her captor have secrets of their own secrets Helena must unearth, no matter the cost.