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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...
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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...
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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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  • Book of Psalms (Sc, Nlt) by Alabaster Co
    Book of Psalms (Sc, Nlt)
    A beautiful representation of The Book of Psalms--raw, honest poems telling the story of humans and the desire to know God.This ancient and timeless book of poetry and songs highlights the full range of emotional and spiritual experiences we live through as human beings....
    $38.20 AUD
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  • Indian Silver-Smithing by Hunt, W. Ben
    Indian Silver-Smithing
    Learn to Make Exquisite Native American SilverworkIn striking shades of turquoise and colorful earth tones, the splendid silver jewelry of southwestern Native American Indian tribes is some of the most admired in the world. Author Walter Ben Hunt spent years steeping himself in the...
    $44.73 AUD
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  • The Red Book by Jung, C. G.
    The Red Book
    "The years, of which I have spoken to you, when I pursued the inner images, were the most important time of my life. Everything else is to be derived from this. It began at that time, and the later details hardly matter anymore. My...
    $450.78 AUD
    $450.78 AUD
  • Gustav Klimt. the Complete Paintings by Natter, Tobias G.
    Gustav Klimt. the Complete Paintings
    Fall under the spell of Gustav Klimt. Over a century after his death, Viennese artist Gustav Klimt (1862-1918) still startles with his unabashed eroticism, dazzling surfaces, and artistic experimentation. In this neat, dependable monograph, we gather all of Klimt's paintings alongside authoritative art historical...
    $38.20 AUD
    $38.20 AUD
  • Amy Sherald: American Sublime by Roberts, Sarah
    Amy Sherald: American Sublime
    Amy Sherald's work, life, and significance for American art, as revealed in her powerful figurative paintings of Black subjects "The contemporary painter's defining subjects are everyday Black Americans, the 'sublime' buried subtly, but unmistakably, in their everyday gestures."--New York Times Book Review, "10 Giftworthy...
    $68.76 AUD
    $68.76 AUD
  • The Gentle Art of Faking
    The Gentle Art of Faking
    The Gentle Art of Faking - A history of the methods of producing imitations & spurious works of art from the earliest times up to the present dayCollectomania may with some reason be looked upon as a comedy in which the leading parts are...
    $15.27 AUD
    $15.27 AUD
  • Textured Art: Palette Knife and Impasto Painting Techniques in Acrylic by McKinnon, Melissa
    Textured Art: Palette Knife and Impasto Painting Techniques in Acrylic
    A fresh new guide to contemporary palette knife painting for beginner and experienced artists, featuring step-by-step tutorials on colour mixing, mark making, and a variety of painting techniques to create your own unique abstract, landscape, and floral paintings. Publisher's note: regrettably there were some...
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  • The Art of Marvel Snap by Davies, Paul
    The Art of Marvel Snap
    Including over one hundred characters and locations from across Marvel's bustling Multiverse, The Art of Marvel SNAP is a fabulous way to indulge in the artistry that brings Marvel SNAP to life! A full-color hardcover collection celebrating Marvel's award-winning, smash hit digital collectable card...
    $76.39 AUD
    $76.39 AUD
  • Unknown New York: An Artist Uncovers the City's Hidden Treasures by Richards, Jesse
    Unknown New York: An Artist Uncovers the City's Hidden Treasures
    An intrepid and gifted artist uncovers and illustrates more than 100 surprising, enchanting, and sometimes downright bizarre nooks and crannies that make New York such a compelling city. It's no surprise that New York City is the most visited destination in the U.S., and...
    $38.20 AUD
    $38.20 AUD
  • Adult Coloring Book of Nasty Really Bad Swear Words: Color the Words You Can Not Say by Guy, Woodrow
    Adult Coloring Book of Nasty Really Bad Swear Words: Color the Words You Can Not Say
    Here is an adult coloring book to help you to unwind and relax. This is a great book for those with a subversive and irreverent sense of humor. Color the things you really can't sayin public in the comfort of your own home.. The...
    $11.35 AUD
    $11.35 AUD
  • Vintage Tattoo Flash: 100 Years of Traditional Tattoos from the Collection of Jonathan Shaw by Shaw, Jonathan
    Vintage Tattoo Flash: 100 Years of Traditional Tattoos from the Collection of Jonathan Shaw
    Vintage Tattoo Flash is a one-of-a-kind visual explorationof the history and evolution of tattooing in America. Aluscious, offset-printed, hardcover tome-a beautiful andserious addition to the understanding of one of the world'soldest and most popular art forms. Electric tattooing as we know it today was...
    $99.32 AUD
    $99.32 AUD
  • The Urban Sketching Handbook 101 Sketching Tips: Tricks, Techniques, and Handy Hacks for Sketching on the Go by Bower, Stephanie
    The Urban Sketching Handbook 101 Sketching Tips: Tricks, Techniques, and Handy Hacks for Sketching on the Go
    Master the challenges of drawing on location with this collection of insider know-how and expert tips and techniques. Illustrator, architect, and international workshop instructor and Urban Sketcher Stephanie Bower has collected 101 of her best insider drawing tips, hacks, and techniques and shares them...
    $30.55 AUD
    $30.55 AUD
  • Interficial Artelligence: The Moments That Met Me by D, Chuck
    Interficial Artelligence: The Moments That Met Me
    In Interficial ARTelligence: Moments That Met Me, Chuck D presents his encounters with some of his greatest heroes and other public figures. These seminal moments in Chuck D's life include: an editorial meeting with John F. Kennedy Jr.; presenting an award to Davie Bowie;...
    $38.13 AUD
    $38.13 AUD
  • John Waters: Pope of Trash by Waters, John
    John Waters: Pope of Trash
    Irreverent, heartfelt, shocking and laugh-out-loud funny--a colorful celebration of the work of subversive auteur John WatersPublished with Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. Known for pushing the boundaries of good taste, John Waters (born 1946) has created a canon of high-shock-value, high-entertainment movies that have...
    $91.61 AUD
    $91.61 AUD
  • Mastering Light in Watercolor: 25 Stunning Projects That Explore Painting Sunsets, Nighttime Scenes, Sunny Landscapes, and More by Blume, Kolbie
    Mastering Light in Watercolor: 25 Stunning Projects That Explore Painting Sunsets, Nighttime Scenes, Sunny Landscapes, and More
    Capture the Beauty of Light in Gorgeous Watercolor Scenes From a lonely mountain highway bathed in midday sun and glittering city lights reflecting off a calm ocean, to a haunted house peeking out of early morning mist and a winter sunset illuminating a snowy...
    $38.19 AUD
    $38.19 AUD
  • Life with Picasso by Gilot, Françoise
    Life with Picasso
    Françoise Gilot's candid memoir remains the most revealing portrait of Picasso written, and gives fascinating insight into the intense and creative life shared by two modern artists. Françoise Gilot was in her early twenties when she met the sixty-one-year-old Pablo Picasso in 1943. Brought...
    $28.96 AUD
    $28.96 AUD
  • The Picture Not Taken: On Life and Photography by Swett, Benjamin
    The Picture Not Taken: On Life and Photography
    An ecologically minded collection of essays in the vein of Rebecca Solnit and Susan Sontag, covering everything from the equipment of photography to the difficulties of perception itself. In The Picture Not Taken, the photographer and writer Benjamin Swett considers the intersections between photography,...
    $28.96 AUD
    $28.96 AUD
  • Batman: The Animated Series: The Phantom City Creative Collection by Mondo
    Batman: The Animated Series: The Phantom City Creative Collection
    "Chock-full of gorgeous pieces of art, many of which I would love to hang on my wall, Batman: The Animated Series: The Phantom City Creative Collection, is one of my favorite pieces." - DC Comics News Mondo is proud to present Batman: The Animated...
    $91.68 AUD
    $91.68 AUD
  • Free S**t by Burns, Charles
    Free S**t
    Since 2000, master cartoonist Charles Burns has been self-publishing a secret, handmade sketchbook zine titled Free S**t, exclusively for friends and VIPs. For the first time, Burns has compiled all twenty-five issues into a single pocket-sized volume for all of his fans to enjoy....
    $30.55 AUD
    $30.55 AUD
  • Carl Larsson's Home, Family and Farm: Paintings from the Swedish Arts and Crafts Movement by Larsson, Carl
    Carl Larsson's Home, Family and Farm: Paintings from the Swedish Arts and Crafts Movement
    A stunning collection of the watercolour paintings of Carl Larsson, one of Sweden's best-known artists. One of the finest records of the Swedish Arts and Crafts movement, this collector's edition has 58 colour plates and a dust jacket. Described as "Sweden's most famous home,"...
    $45.84 AUD
    $45.84 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.

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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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