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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...
$47.80 AUD
$47.80 AUD
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...
$46.26 AUD
$46.26 AUD

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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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  • Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos by Brown, Monica
    Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos
    Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor 2018 ALA Notable Children's Book 2018 New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2017 Barnes & Noble Best Book of 2017 Smithsonian Top Ten Best Children's Book of 2017 2018 Bank Street Best Children's Book of...
    $29.22 AUD
    $29.22 AUD
  • Frida Kahlo by Sanchez Vegara, Maria Isabel
    Frida Kahlo
    In this international bestseller from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Frida Kahlo, the world-renowned painter. When Frida was a teenager, a terrible road accident changed her life forever. Unable to walk, she began painting from her bed....
    $24.66 AUD
    $24.66 AUD
  • Flight Into Egypt: Black Artists and Ancient Egypt, 1876-Now by Tommasino, Akili
    Flight Into Egypt: Black Artists and Ancient Egypt, 1876-Now
    The first publication to examine the symbolic importance of ancient Egypt to Black artists and other cultural figures, from the nineteenth century through the Harlem Renaissance to the present From the late nineteenth century onward, Black Americans looked to ancient Egypt as evidence of...
    $77.10 AUD
    $77.10 AUD
  • Felinity: An Anthology of Illustrated Cats from Around the World by Victionary
    Felinity: An Anthology of Illustrated Cats from Around the World
    With a history tracing back to ancient Egypt where they were even revered as gods, domestic cats have not only gained the favor of humans by repelling pests, but have also provided us with endless companionship and entertainment through the millennia. Needless to say,...
    $69.39 AUD
    $69.39 AUD
  • Feedsack Dresses and Wild Plum Jam Remembering Farm Life in the 1950s by Kratz, Marilyn
    Feedsack Dresses and Wild Plum Jam Remembering Farm Life in the 1950s
    I love watching old movies on television because I know how everything worked in them. The telephones transmitted messages - that's all. The coffee makers just made coffee and only when you set them on the stove. Typewriters didn't have screens and lots of...
    $18.50 AUD
    $18.50 AUD
  • Eyes Coloring Book for Adults: Eyes Grayscale Coloring Book for adults Eyes Coloring Book Grayscale Eye Make-up Coloring Book for Adults by Publishing, Monsoon
    Eyes Coloring Book for Adults: Eyes Grayscale Coloring Book for adults Eyes Coloring Book Grayscale Eye Make-up Coloring Book for Adults
    ★Eyes Grayscale Coloring Book★A wonderful detailed Eyes Coloring BookThe coloring book includes 56 pp. 8,5x8,5 black backs (no pushing through, ideal for framing) beautiful eyes with flowers, patterns and blank to create the most colorful eyes A perfect gift for all portrait fans, make-up...
    $15.91 AUD
    $15.91 AUD
  • Expressionism by Rhodes, Colin
    Expressionism
    Expressionist artists believed in art's ability to communicate emotion, irrespective of any representational or narrative content. In this comprehensive introduction to one of the most radical artistic movements of our time, writer, artist, curator, and educator Colin Rhodes traces the thread of expressionist thought...
    $38.47 AUD
    $38.47 AUD
  • Ethan Hawke & Me: The Before Trilogy by Bertaina, Andrew
    Ethan Hawke & Me: The Before Trilogy
    When Andrew Bertaina first saw the 1995 Ethan Hawke-Julie Delpy film Before Sunrise-swiping the tape from his sister's bedroom-he was fifteen, painfully shy, and living a sheltered existence in small-town California. The movie cracked something open in him, with its romantic European setting and...
    $23.13 AUD
    $23.13 AUD
  • Else B. in the Sea: The Woman Who Painted the Wonders of the Deep by Harvey, Jeanne Walker
    Else B. in the Sea: The Woman Who Painted the Wonders of the Deep
    Else B. in the Sea is a poetic picture book biography honoring a daring and pioneering woman artist that combines themes of art and science. Else Bostelmann donned a red swimsuit and a copper diving helmet and, with paints and brushes in hand, descended...
    $30.82 AUD
    $30.82 AUD
  • Egon Schiele. the Paintings. 45th Ed. by Natter, Tobias G.
    Egon Schiele. the Paintings. 45th Ed.
    After Egon Schiele (1890-1918) freed himself from the shadow of his mentor and role model Gustav Klimt, he had just ten years to inscribe his signature style into the annals of modernity before the Spanish flu claimed his life. Being a child prodigy quite...
    $46.26 AUD
    $46.26 AUD
  • Ed Hardy: Deeper Than Skin: Art of the New Tattoo by Breuer, Karin
    Ed Hardy: Deeper Than Skin: Art of the New Tattoo
    Legendary American tattoo artist Ed Hardy's groundbreaking tattoos, flash, drawings, and artworks are gathered together for the first time in one brash book. Ed Hardy's (b. 1945) unique vision spans decades, creating an indelible mark on popular culture. Accompanying a major exhibition, this profusely...
    $30.81 AUD
    $30.81 AUD
  • Edges of Ailey by Edwards, Adrienne
    Edges of Ailey
    A revelatory look at the life, work, and legacy of the legendary choreographer Alvin Ailey "A rich, multitudinous window into the world of the choreographer Alvin Ailey. . . . It does everything but dance."--Leah Greenblatt, New York Times Alvin Ailey is one of...
    $100.23 AUD
    $100.23 AUD
  • Ed Emberley's Drawing Book of Faces: Learn to Draw the Ed Emberley Way! by Emberley, Ed
    Ed Emberley's Drawing Book of Faces: Learn to Draw the Ed Emberley Way!
    Learn to draw silly smiles, frowny faces, button noses, and more in this how-to-draw book by drawing master Ed Emberley! Using simple shapes, Ed Emberley shows would-be artists how to draw a variety of fun and wacky faces. This classic book is packed with...
    $15.40 AUD
    $15.40 AUD
  • Drawing People: The Quick and Easy Way to Draw Faces, Figures, and More by Holmes, Catherine V.
    Drawing People: The Quick and Easy Way to Draw Faces, Figures, and More
    Best-selling author andveteran art teacher Catherine Holmes teaches readers to draw faces, figures, poses, and more with her easy 15-minute method! Drawing people might seemcomplex or daunting, but fear not--this comprehensive guide will walk youthrough the steps, providing techniques and tips to bring your...
    $33.91 AUD
    $33.91 AUD
  • Drawing on Walls: A Story of Keith Haring by Burgess, Matthew
    Drawing on Walls: A Story of Keith Haring
    An inspiring, celebratory picture book biography of iconic Pop artist Keith Haring. ★ A 2021 Rainbow Book List selection ★ A New York Public Library Best Book for Kids of 2020 ★ A Washington Post Best Children's Book of 2020 ★ A Kirkus Best...
    $29.22 AUD
    $29.22 AUD
  • Drawing: Figures by Lauricella, Michel
    Drawing: Figures
    Quickly learn to draw realistic people and characters! Learn to draw people, characters, and the human form by exploring the subject's fundamental principles with expert Michel Lauricella--artist, teacher, and best-selling author of the Morpho drawing series of books. This brief but information-packed guide covers...
    $15.34 AUD
    $15.34 AUD
  • Doodle Everything!: Learn to Draw with 400+ Easy, Adorable Designs by Latta, Amy
    Doodle Everything!: Learn to Draw with 400+ Easy, Adorable Designs
    The Ultimate Collection of Cute Doodles for Planners, Journals, Lettering & More Have a blast while you learn to draw tons of sweet and whimsical objects with this all-in-one guide. Meet your doodle coach, Amy Latta--a bestselling lettering author and workshop instructor who is...
    $35.45 AUD
    $35.45 AUD
  • Debbie Macomber's Very Merry Christmas Coloring Book: An Adult Coloring Book by Macomber, Debbie
    Debbie Macomber's Very Merry Christmas Coloring Book: An Adult Coloring Book
    From Debbie Macomber, the beloved author and queen of Christmas stories, comes this enchanting adult coloring book featuring all-new festive illustrations inspired by her treasured holiday novels. Debbie Macomber invites you to join in the holiday spirit with a collection of forty-five gorgeous black-and-white...
    $29.22 AUD
    $29.22 AUD
  • Color Zen Coloring Book: Perfectly Portable Pages by Harper, Valentina
    Color Zen Coloring Book: Perfectly Portable Pages
    Take this perfectly portable little book along wherever you go, and you'll always be ready for a calming coloring experience. Each of these 28 inspirational art activities is perfect for decorating with markers, watercolors, colored pencils, gel pens, or crayons. Small enough to color...
    $7.69 AUD
    $7.69 AUD
  • Color Mixing Recipes for Oil & Acrylic: Mixing Recipes for More Than 450 Color Combinations by Powell, William F.
    Color Mixing Recipes for Oil & Acrylic: Mixing Recipes for More Than 450 Color Combinations
    Essential color-mixing recipes for oil and acrylic painting in a convenient lay-flat format. No more guessing at colors only to end up with a muddy mess and wasted paint! Color Mixing Recipes for Oil & Acrylic takes the mystery and stress out of color...
    $15.34 AUD
    $15.34 AUD

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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