The history of art is inseparable from the history of color. And what a fascinating story they te...

A wonderfully enjoyable storehouse of ancient Chinese history and legends, which also has an impo...

In this vivid and captivating journey through the colors of an artist’s palette, Victoria F...

'A rare and wonderful book... I could not be more enthusiastic.' Simon Winchester'Packed with sto...

Throughout history, precious stones have inspired passions and poetry, quests and curses, sacred ...

A new translation and abridgement of one of the four classical Chinese novels - an epic story of ...

'Subtle, compendious and rich' -James McConnachie, The Sunday Times'Dazzling ... Finlay's adven...

A magnificent work of original research that unravels history through textiles and clothhow we ma...

This delightful book follows Nora in her longing for a baby brother. It is perfect for young chil...

This delightful book follows Nora in her longing for a baby brother. It is perfect for young chil...

'It's pure pleasure to join this gutsy arts reporter-cum-scholar on her quest for historica...