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Funny Story by Henry, Emily
Funny Story
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ∙ A shimmering, joyful novel about a pair of opposites with the wrong thing in common, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Emily Henry. A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF 2024 Named a Must-Read Book of 2024...
$31.00 USD
$31.00 USD
The Women by Hannah, Kristin
The Women
A #1 bestseller on The New York Times, USA Today, Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times! From the celebrated author of The Nightingale and The Four Winds comes Kristin Hannah's The Women--at once an intimate portrait of coming of age in a dangerous time...
$30.00 USD
$30.00 USD

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Discover the best-selling art books and insightful artist biographies at our online bookstore, featuring a curated selection of must-read books about art and artwork. Explore our collection to find the best books to read, from captivating artist biographies to beautifully illustrated artwork books.

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  • Chris Marker: Immemory: Gutenberg Version by Marker, Chris
    Chris Marker: Immemory: Gutenberg Version
    The legendary French filmmaker's labyrinthine memoir, first published by Exact Change in 2002 as a CD-ROM, now reconfigured into book form after a laborious process initiated by the artist before his death in 2012Filmmaker, photographer and writer Chris Marker never adhered to the conventions...
    $35.00 USD
    $35.00 USD
  • Child of the Flower-Song People: Luz Jiménez, Daughter of the Nahua by Amescua, Gloria
    Child of the Flower-Song People: Luz Jiménez, Daughter of the Nahua
    Award-winning illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh brings to life debut author Gloria Amescua's lyrical picture book biography of an Indigenous Nahua woman from Mexico who taught and preserved her people's culture through modeling for famous artists. A 2022 Pura Belpré Award Author Honor Book She was...
    $18.99 USD
    $18.99 USD
  • Chain Saw Confidential: How We Made The World's Most Notorious Horror Movie by Hansen, Gunnar
    Chain Saw Confidential: How We Made The World's Most Notorious Horror Movie
    The in-depth look at the making of making of the most notorious film of all time, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, written by its chainsaw wielding star, the beloved, Gunnar Hansen, is finally back in print! When The Texas Chain Saw Massacre first hit...
    $26.65 USD
    $26.65 USD
  • C'era una Volta in Wooster Square by Munzi, Stefania
    C'era una Volta in Wooster Square
    "Wooster Square represents so many things that make our city special: a rich history and character, amazing architecture and buildings, world-class restaurants and food, and strong community bonds that bind us together-like those demonstrated in the legacy of our city's Italian American immigrants. Stefania...
    $18.00 USD
    $18.00 USD
  • Brush Drawing as Applied to Natural Forms and Common Objects (Yesterday's Classics) by Mallam, May
    Brush Drawing as Applied to Natural Forms and Common Objects (Yesterday's Classics)
    Takes the student who is familiar with elementary brush strokes to the next level by providing a series of exercises in both monochrome and color. With the monochrome exercises the student learns more ways to manipulate the brush to create curved lines and filled...
    $26.60 USD
    $26.60 USD
  • Bosch by Taschen
    Bosch
    As cryptic as they are compelling, the masterpieces of Hieronymus Bosch (c. 1450-1516) remain some of the most enduring enigmas of the art world. Their intricate, allegorical, and often startling content has captivated not only art historians, but also fashion designers, rock stars, writers,...
    $20.00 USD
    $20.00 USD
  • Blue Period 7 by Yamaguchi, Tsubasa
    Blue Period 7
    Winner of the 2020 Manga Taisho Grand Prize! A manga about the struggles and rewards of a life dedicated to art. Popular guy Yatora realizes he's just going through the motions to make other people happy and finds himself in a new passion: painting....
    $12.99 USD
    $12.99 USD
  • Beginner Calligraphy Workbook for Kids: Easy, Step-By-Step Practice by Scarlett, Jade
    Beginner Calligraphy Workbook for Kids: Easy, Step-By-Step Practice
    Using four easy-to-follow steps, this fun modern calligraphy workbook teaches kids ages 8 to 12 to create their very own wonderful words of art!Modern calligraphy is a decorative form of handwriting that turns words into gorgeous art and offers more freedom than traditional calligraphy,...
    $10.99 USD
    $10.99 USD
  • Basilius Besler. Florilegium. the Book of Plants by Littger, Klaus Walter
    Basilius Besler. Florilegium. the Book of Plants
    A magnificent pictorial document of the flowers grown in the greatest German garden of its time, the Hortus Eystettensis is in a class of its own when it comes to the range of flowers engraved. First published in 1613, the 367 copperplate engravings by...
    $25.00 USD
    $25.00 USD
  • Author vs. Illustrator by Lentz, Bob
    Author vs. Illustrator
    At the far reaches of Earth, high upon a mountaintop, a bustling city is under attack by a . . . cute little furball? Wait--what?! That's not right. The author wrote this book about a "ferocious beast," not a cuddly critter. Turns out, the...
    $18.99 USD
    $18.99 USD
  • Art Therapy Activities for Kids: 75 Evidence-Based Art Projects to Improve Behavior, Build Social Skills, and Boost Emotional Resilience by Curtis, Erica
    Art Therapy Activities for Kids: 75 Evidence-Based Art Projects to Improve Behavior, Build Social Skills, and Boost Emotional Resilience
    Turn meltdowns into masterpieces--75+ creative activities to help kids feel, express & healTalking to kids about big emotions isn't always easy--but drawing, painting, building, and pretending? That's their language.Created by nationally recognized art therapist Erica Curtis (LMFT, ATR-BC), Art Therapy Activities for Kids offers...
    $15.99 USD
    $15.99 USD
  • Artsy Cats Board Book by Rozelaar, Angie
    Artsy Cats Board Book
    Purr-fectly Playful Art for Little Cat Lovers! Introduce your little one to the world of art with Artsy Cats, a charming board book featuring adorable feline friends inspired by famous art styles. From impressionism to pop art, each page showcases a uniquely illustrated cat...
    $12.99 USD
    $12.99 USD
  • Art Needs No Justification by Rookmaaker, Hans R.
    Art Needs No Justification
    Artists often agonize over their work, even to the point of despair, in the modern world. This booklet by one of the twentieth century's most incisive art historians and cultural critics is a prophetic call to artists-craftsmen, musicians, visual artists and others-in all walks...
    $10.95 USD
    $10.95 USD
  • Artists' Master Series: Composition & Narrative by 3dtotal Publishing
    Artists' Master Series: Composition & Narrative
    The second title in a new series elevates your skills in composition and narrative with guidance from established world-class artists. As an established authority on art and design with a growing stable of high-calibre artist-authors, 3dtotal Publishing is uniquely placed to produce Artists' Master...
    $50.00 USD
    $50.00 USD
  • Art and Flair of Mary Blair, The-Updated Edition: An Appreciation by Canemaker, John
    Art and Flair of Mary Blair, The-Updated Edition: An Appreciation
    For more than a dozen years, a soft spoken, unassuming woman dominated design at The Walt Disney Studios with a joyful creativity and exuberant color palette that stamped the look of many classic Disney animated features, including Cinderella and PeterPan. Favorite theme park attractions,...
    $45.00 USD
    $45.00 USD
  • Art2-D2's Guide to Folding and Doodling (an Origami Yoda Activity Book) by Angleberger, Tom
    Art2-D2's Guide to Folding and Doodling (an Origami Yoda Activity Book)
    The activity book companion to the New York Times bestselling Origami Yoda series! The 75 activities, from doodling to folding and more, will keep fans of the book series, Star Wars, and cartooning entertained. Young Padawan, are you ready to become a Jedi doodler?...
    $8.99 USD
    $8.99 USD
  • Around the World in 80 Trees by Drori, Jonathan
    Around the World in 80 Trees
    "Beautiful to behold and to read" - THE SUNDAY TIMES "An arboreal odyssey" - NATURE "One of the most quietly beautiful books of the year" - DAILY MAIL "Jonathan Drori's deep-seated love of nature is contagious in this tree-by-tree journey across countries and continents....
    $19.99 USD
    $19.99 USD
  • A Pet for Pete by Dean, James
    A Pet for Pete
    Pete the Cat is back with another groovy I Can Read adventure from New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean.Pete the Cat can't wait to get a new pet! He gets a goldfish he names Goldie. Pete paints a cool painting of...
    $17.99 USD
    $17.99 USD
  • Anime Manga Girls: Coloring Book Color Unique Manga Characters - Ideal Gift for Animation Fans by Temptress, Tone
    Anime Manga Girls: Coloring Book Color Unique Manga Characters - Ideal Gift for Animation Fans
    Dive into the vibrant world of anime with our Anime Manga Girls Coloring Book. This exquisite coloring book offers over 30 unique manga characters, ready to be brought to life with your creativity. Each character is intricately designed to provide hours of coloring fun...
    $11.98 USD
    $11.98 USD
  • Animal Drawing and Anatomy by Noble, Edwin
    Animal Drawing and Anatomy
    Unlike painters of the human figure, artists reproducing images of animals have to "snatch" their opportunities, notes the author of this excellent how-to guide. He advises beginning artists to take advantage of moments during which the subject is at rest. Acquiring a certain knowledge...
    $8.95 USD
    $8.95 USD

Art books offer a captivating exploration of creativity, history, and the minds of great artists. Whether you're an art enthusiast, a budding artist, or simply someone who appreciates beauty, books about art provide a wealth of knowledge and inspiration.

For those interested in comprehensive artwork books,"The Story of Art" by E.H. Gombrich is a timeless classic. It covers the history of art from prehistoric times to the modern era, providing insightful commentary and beautiful illustrations. Another essential read is "Art: The Definitive Visual Guide" by Andrew Graham-Dixon, which showcases over 2,500 of the world’s most influential pieces, making it a visual feast for art lovers.

Artist biographies offer a deep dive into the lives and minds of the creators behind the masterpieces. "Leonardo da Vinci" by Walter Isaacson is a best-selling book that paints a detailed portrait of the Renaissance genius, revealing his extraordinary mind and the breadth of his achievements. "Van Gogh: The Life" by Steven Naifeh and Gregory White Smith is another compelling biography that provides an in-depth look at the troubled yet brilliant artist, Vincent van Gogh.

For those seeking the best books to read about art, there are many best-selling books that stand out. "Ways of Seeing" by John Berger is a thought-provoking read that challenges the traditional ways we perceive art. "The Art Spirit" by Robert Henri offers timeless wisdom and inspiration for artists and art lovers alike, making it a must-read.

Finding these treasures is easy with online bookstores. Booksdeli.com is an excellent source for a wide selection of best-selling art books and artist biographies, ensuring you can find the perfect book to suit your interests.

FAQ's

Q. What are some essential art books for beginners?

A. For beginners, "The Story of Art" by E.H. Gombrich is an excellent choice, offering a comprehensive overview of art history with insightful commentary and beautiful illustrations. Another great option is "Art: The Definitive Visual Guide" by Andrew Graham-Dixon, which showcases a wide range of influential artworks.

Q. What are some highly recommended artist biographies?

A. "Leonardo da Vinci" by Walter Isaacson is a best-selling biography that provides a detailed look at the life and mind of the Renaissance genius. "Van Gogh: The Life" by Steven Naifeh and Gregory White Smith is another compelling biography that delves into the troubled yet brilliant life of Vincent van Gogh.

Q. Are there any thought-provoking books about how we perceive art?

A. Yes, "Ways of Seeing" by John Berger is a thought-provoking read that challenges traditional ways of perceiving art. It explores how context and perspective influence our understanding of visual images, making it a must-read for art enthusiasts.

Q. Where can I purchase art books online?

A. You can purchase a wide variety of art books online at BooksDeli.com. This online bookstore offers an extensive selection of best-selling art books, artwork books, and artist biographies, making it easy to find the perfect book for your interests.

Q. What are some inspirational books for artists?

A. "The Art Spirit" by Robert Henri is a timeless book filled with wisdom and inspiration for artists and art lovers alike. It offers practical advice, philosophical insights, and encouragement, making it a valuable resource for anyone passionate about art.

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