Book Genre: Art

If you ever wondered about what goes on behind the scenes of the contemporary art world, you may enjoy this ethnographic romp.  Thornton's research, compiled through interviews between 2004-2007, provides glimpses of a day in the life of artists and people who make art...

A compilation of black and white photographs by Barbara Sparks that were part of an exhibition at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, it includes pictures from Nepal, Turkey, Italy, Taos, and our own backyard here in Colorado.  The photos are exquisite and the background information is...

When she was in her late 20s, cartoonist Ellen Forney  was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. While she was open to the idea of treatment, she also worried that the drugs--and having her disorder more under control--would impede her creativity, her very livelihood. In this graphic memoir, she...

The oversize hardback is a pleasure to read, tracing Ms. Vionnet's progression from a child seamstress to "queen mother of haute couture."  A true unexpected treasure is the inclusion of complete patterns for Ms. Vionnet's sumptuous designs. A b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l book about an amazing French...

Just discovered this as I was shelving new non fiction this morning. Global Model Village is a witty and wry take on art in public spaces. The pieces are tiny—you may not see them unless you’re the type to look at the minutiae in your everyday environment.  Part social commentary, part...

A fun and fast read that makes you rethink all the printed text around you.

For such a short book this one is full of mindblowing prose, inspiring moments and touching truths about the writing life. Read it, then read it again!

oh I wish I were brave enough to dress like a loligoth, first of all I am too old, second of all it involves way too much consideration to your actual appearance, I like: cardigan, shirt, pants, bam I'm dressed... not so much into the "does my bow match my wig match my bloomers coordinate with...

This book was sooo fascinating. Benes was a collector, a hoarder, a true packrat. He took these overlooked treasures and elevates them into art. In the style of Joseph Cornell, each item has its place among the confines of shadowboxes and display cases. Benes collected a lot of these things on...

What if instead of fancy ballgowns or graceful dancing, princesses were judged by their hair? This book tells a story that is similar to Cinderella, but the courtier with the best hair will become ruler of the kingdom! What's even better than the story, though, is the amazing collage art. The...

In this third installment from the author of Chasing Vermeer, Calder gets the opportunity to travel with his dad to Oxford, England. When he disappears into thin air, Calder's dad invites Tommy, Petra, and Mrs. Sharpe to come to England to help find him. Without Calder to keep the peace, Tommy...

There is a reason the Japanese have changed the world as we know it. This is extremely entertaining.