Van Ditmar Boeken B.V. (19.589)

A new way of appreciating art that puts the artwork front and centre, brought to us by one of the freshest and most exciting new voices in cultural criticism.

A detailed study of contemporary art in Hungary from the period immediately following the Revolution of 1956 through 1980-- a troubled yet fascinating period in the history of the country

A stunning survey of yarn work in contemporary art, illustrating the myriad ways knitting and crochet have been embraced as a form of creative expression.

Analyses the visual approaches and techniques of 100 great artists, and shows readers how to weave some of this magic into their own paintings.

A groundbreaking reference covering the key styles and schools in contemporary tattoo lettering. This book includes step-by-step guides to lettering design from a wide array of leading tattoo artists.

An essential guide to creating fonts.

A guide to the Greek and Roman Myths. It features a blend of stories, facts and quotations from ancient authors, and places ancient myths in a modern context, discussing the afterlives of the myths and the relevance of their messages. It includes fac

An exhilarating introduction to the vivid, violent, boisterous world of the Norse myths, and their cultural legacy, in an attractive and handy format.

A guide to Egyptian mythology that explores how the ancient Nile-dwellers explained the world around them. It delves into the origins of life, the creation and evolution of the world, and the reigns of the gods on earth, before introducing us to the

A beautifully produced guide to the world of Celtic mythology, bringing together the Irish and Welsh texts with evidence from archaeology and history to paint a vivid picture of the Celtic world

Looks at the experiences of Alfred Russel Wallace, Henry Walter Bates and Richard Spruce, all English naturalist who went to Amazonia 150 years ago. Draws heavily on their own letters and books, with 79 illustrations

A witty, informative and highly entertaining guide to how to be a pirate, combining historical accuracy with a humorous eye in an irreverent but revealing look at the world of piracy and buccaneering.

Boek The Quest For Shakespeare’s Garden, geschreven door Roy Strong, uitgegeven door Van Ditmar Boeken B.V., Kunst algemeen

Balancing textual and archaeological evidence, this brand-new, single-voiced narrative paints a vivid picture of Ancient Greece from the Bronze Age to the Roman conquest.

A unique approach to Egyptian mythology that takes the reader on a tour up the Nile, stopping at the most famous monuments and vividly retelling the myths connected to each site.

A chronological guide to the fantastic world of Japanese myths, retelling the stories and exploring how Japanese mythology has changed over time.

Boek The Norse Myths That Shape The Way We Think - Myths That Shape The Way We Think, geschreven door Carolyne Larrington, uitgegeven door Van Ditmar Boeken B.V., Geschiedenis algemeen

The most intriguing stories of creative endeavour, volatile relationships, excessive lifestyles and bizarre events from the world of rock, as told by Hipgnosis co-founder, creative designer, photographer and filmmaker Aubrey Powell in twenty thematic

The essential guide to the complex, fascinating world of Chinese myths: retelling the stories and exploring their significance in Chinese culture. This is a concise and entertaining guide to the complex tradition of Chinese

Boek Science Fiction, uitgegeven door Van Ditmar Boeken B.V., Tentoonstellingscatalogus

A thought-provoking reflection on pilgrimage past and present, and a compelling exploration of its relevance today.

The definitive guide to the Bayeux Tapestry and its legacy, exploring the rich narrative behind its stitches and the turbulent times in which it was created.

Ian Baker's memoir of his journey to the long-hidden source of the Shangri-La myth ; "one of the most extraordinary tales of adventure and discovery ever told' (San Francisco Chronicle)

The first-ever visual expansion of Werner’s Nomenclature of Colours, featuring over 800 illustration references from the natural world.

An innovative illustrated history of the Second World War, told with the help of personal stories from across the globe.

The definitive catalogue of one of the most important collections of Byzantine decorative art in private hands, which is not open to the public.

The story of the Gothic, from early architecture and literature to the modern horror genre, illustrated by the beautiful, the macabre and the strange.

Boek Great Kingdoms Of Africa, geschreven door David Adjaye, uitgegeven door Van Ditmar Boeken B.V., Geschiedenis algemeen

A clear, concise and detailed analysis of the eclectic and beautiful visual and material culture of Catholicism.

From the editor of the bestselling Histories of Nations, an eye-opening anthology showing how people have suffered and survived during plague and pandemic, from the ancient world to the present.

A compendium of killing that plots the most remarkable American homicides between the Civil War and Second World War onto maps and plans, alongside crime scene photographs and compelling expert analysis.

A macabre, spectacular and thought-provoking survey of human remains used in decorative, commemorative or devotional contexts across the world today, from the author of Heavenly Bodies and The Empire of Death.

A unique re-interpretation of the city of ancient Rome and its empire, using the tools offered by the latest information technology and graphic design.

Boek Homo Sapiens Rediscovered - Rediscovered, geschreven door Paul Pettitt, uitgegeven door Van Ditmar Boeken B.V., Geschiedenis algemeen

Boek Scotland's Forgotten Past, geschreven door Alistair Moffat, uitgegeven door Van Ditmar Boeken B.V., Geschiedenis algemeen

Boek A History Of The World In 500 Maps, geschreven door Christian Grataloup, uitgegeven door Van Ditmar Boeken B.V., Geschiedenis algemeen