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Our Art books bring together fine art, craft, design and photography, from artist monographs to richly illustrated volumes, with a good showing of South African and African work. Titles range from Dook's Skin & Bone to Claude Monet and Craft South Africa.
These are books to pore over, and many are out of print or collectible. Each is genuine, described honestly by condition, and shipped across South Africa and worldwide. Browse below, or send Rob a few photos if you have art or illustrated books to sell.
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Rust en Vreugd – William Fehr's 1965 bilingual Afrikaans and English guide to his celebrated collection at Rust en Vreugd, Buitenkant Street, Cape Town. An oblong hardcover with pictorial boards, taking the…
Puppets and Puppetry – Peter Fraser's illustrated guide to the craft and history of puppetry, published by B T Batsford in London in 1980. A first edition hardcover covering puppet making, stringing…
Oil Painting for Beginners - An illustrated beginner's guide to oil painting by Francisco Asensio Cerver. Published by Könemann in 1999, this practical art instruction book offers an approachable introduction to painting…
150 Techniques in Art - A vintage 1965 illustrated hardcover exploring 150 artistic techniques and approaches to creative expression. Written by Hans Meyers and published by B. T. Batsford, this practical art…
A classic illustrated guide to batik, tie dyeing, stenciling, silk-screen printing, block printing and other traditional methods of hand decorating fabrics.
African Wildlife in Art - A beautifully illustrated 1991 hardcover coffee table book featuring the work of internationally acclaimed wildlife artists, including Robert Bateman, Raymond Ching, Simon Combes and Arthur Wardle. With…
A scarce and provocative 2013 first edition photographic hardcover documenting the extraordinary collaboration between acclaimed photographer Roger Ballen and controversial South African music group Die Antwoord. Featuring striking black-and-white photography, behind-the-scenes images,…
The complete scripts of all four original Blackadder television series, spanning British history from 1485 to 1917. Featuring the unforgettable adventures of Edmund Blackadder and Baldrick, together with additional humorous material and…
With its illustrated presentation and attention to Wagner’s artistic world, Richard Wagner: The Sorcerer of Bayreuth will appeal to classical music enthusiasts, opera lovers, music students and readers interested in the cultural…
Whether you are an aspiring painter, an art student or an established creative looking to expand your technical knowledge, The Artist’s Handbook by Pip Seymour is a useful reference to explore. Its…
For aspiring artists, hobby painters and anyone wanting to become more confident with oils, Instant Oil Painting offers an encouraging introduction to spontaneous, expressive painting and provides plenty of practical ideas to…
Jacqui Holmes and Gail Brown were closely associated with the Classy Glass Art Studio in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Holmes developed her expertise under Brown's guidance, and their shared enthusiasm for stained…
Karoo Keepsakes II is also a worthwhile choice for collectors of South African travel literature and Africana. Its combination of evocative writing, photography, local history and human-interest stories creates a warm and…
A beautifully illustrated large-format 1994 hardcover exploring the life and paintings of Claude Monet, one of the founders and greatest masters of French Impressionism. Near fine condition with only light shelf wear.
A wonderfully illustrated 1982 hardcover edition of Secrets of the Gnomes by Rien Poortvliet and Wil Huygen, combining fantasy, folklore and Poortvliet's remarkable artwork in a highly collectible companion to Gnomes.
Watercolor Painting with Passion - Explore expressive watercolour painting with internationally acclaimed artist Alvaro Castagnet. This extensively illustrated, 128-page guide examines composition, dramatic lighting, tonal values, colour and confident brushwork, offering inspiration…
Decorative and Fine Arts - A substantial 232-page illustrated catalogue for the Stephan Welz & Co. Decorative and Fine Arts auction held in Constantia, Cape Town, on 19 and 20 February 2013.…
Craft South Africa - A beautifully illustrated survey of South African craft spanning traditional, transitional and contemporary forms. This 2005 third impression explores pottery, beadwork, textiles, jewellery, sculpture, wirework and other handmade…
The Salvation Army Tune Book - A vintage Salvation Army Tune Book with Supplement, containing music for congregational singing and tunes associated with The Salvation Army Song Book. Attractive blue cloth binding…
The Magic of Marbling - A colourful 1995 First Edition South African guide to the traditional art of marbling by Rob and Jacky Fletcher. An attractive practical reference for artists, bookbinders, papercraft…
