Non Fiction

Have you ever been to Bemminser? Or enjoyed a bag of scrumps after partaking of a few forns down the Volley? Find out with this third edition of "A Dictionary of Bristle".

For many the smoke and mirrors which surround Banksy are as fascinating as the artwork of the 21st century's most important living artist. Banksy Myths Volume 2 takes the same approach as Vol 1. We collect the stories, the reader can judge for themselves.

"The Book of Idle Pleasures" is a restorative gift book for the stressed out, tired and hassled. An antidote to our non-stop culture, it is a welcome compedium of timeless delights. The book lists and reflects on 75 simple pastimes and proves that the best things in life really are free: lighting fires, skimming stones, catching falling leaves, whittling, staring out of the window, dreaming, doodl…

'Addictive ... a charter for wistfulness' Observer'An enchanting rabbit hole of handmade houses' The New York Times'The Bible of pared back, natural living' Der Spiegel'Take a deep breath and let the inspiration sink in' GQCabin Porn began as an on-line project created by a group of friends to inspire their own home building. As they collected more photos, their site attracted thousands of submiss…

The book Art Forms in Nature is a collection of prints, made by the scientist Ernst Haeckel, of an enormous variety of flora and fauna from the sea-including microscopic Radiolaria, starfish and jelly fish-and since Prestel published it in 1998, it has been a favourite with artists, designers, illustrators and anyone who enjoys the wondrous forms of the natural world. Now paper engineer Maike Bied…

Discover a Great Britain unlike any you've ever seen before!Acclaimed illustrator, graphic designer and print-maker, Paul Farrell takes us on a journey through Great Britain that will change the way we think about it forever. Encompassing its countryside, landmarks, and architecture, from the Highlands of Scotland, to the White Cliffs of Dover, the beautiful and bold images in Great Britain in Col…

Herbarium explores the histories, associations and uses of 100 herbs, as well as providing ideas for both food and wellbeing. Each entry features a specially commissioned illustration with texts that include the botanical name, place of origin, varieties and areas where the herb is most commonly grown. The essence of each herb is explored in a brief history peppered with interesting anecdotes, com…

HOUSE OF PLANTS is a practical and beautiful guide to how to love and care for your succulents, cacti, tropical and air plants. These indoor plants are handsome, hardy and perfect for urban living - and this book is a comprehensive companion, showing you how to nurture and enjoy these plants, as well as how to stylishly arrange them in your home. Caro Langton and Rose Ray detail how to look after…

Leaf Supply : A guide to keeping happy house plants Flowers are great - everyone loves receiving them. But inevitably they're already on the way out the door (and into the trash) by the time they arrive. Plants - living, breathing, life sustaining plants - are where it's at! Authors Lauren and Sophia really want you to fall in love with indoor gardening and growing - they provide specific care ins…

Mobile architecture in all its wonderful variety - a lively collection of mobile, portable, and movable structures of all kinds Celebrate mobile architecture in all its forms with this visual ode to life on the move. Ranging from quirky to sensible and from rustic to deluxe, featured projects include houseboats, huts, and tricked-out caravans, alongside disaster shelters, wearable structures, and…

A boat is a hole in the water that you put your passion into. Movable homes provide endless opportunities for exploration and changes of scenery. Modified ferries allow ample space for families. Shanty boats inspire images of Huck Finn's literary journey and youthful spirit. Former cruise ships become charming hotels. These floating domiciles showcase alternative living solutions from the private…

Bath was a city built for leisure and pleasure by the Romans on the site of the famous hot springs. Beau Nash and his Georgian chums continued this theme when they made the city the place to be seen in the high society social seasons. Gideon Kibblewhite and Melissa Blease tell the modern-day visitor how to get the most out of the city, whether you want to visit the top Roman and Georgian sites or…

Photographer Paul Green and street artist Jody Thomas teamed up to create this fantastic visual history of Upfest from 2008-2012. The large format book (260mm x 260mm) contains 144 pages packed with images from all the festivals. From the beginning, Upfest has always had an international flavour and scores of artists from around the world have joined Bristol writers to create a truly diverse range…

Dating from the late 19th-century to the 1970s, this collection features vintage posters from cycling's most iconic brands- such as Bianchi and Peugeot-as well as races-such as the now-defunct Peace Race, the Olympics, and Paris-Brest-Paris. Featuring artwork by A. M. Cassandre, Henri de Toulouse- Lautrec, and other significant names in design history, alongside extraordinary works from lesser kno…

"The botanical trend tends to grow" - Style-files.com. Green in your interior is the new trend. Not only growing plants and flowers but also using them as a stylish element in your interior to create the perfect atmosphere. By showing different interiors where plants are the protagonist, this book shows how you can transform your house into an oasis of green. With 80% inspiration and 20% practical…