Art&DesignWinter2024

The Contemporary Art of Nature: Mammals E. Ashley Rooney, Foreword by Donna Dodson, Introduction by Carel P. Brest van Kempen. The Contemporary Art of Nature: Mammals. E. Ashley Rooney. Foreword by Donna Dodson. Introduction by Carel P. Brest van Kempen. From traditional works to the fantastical, from sporting art to kitsch, the nearly 100 US and international artists includ- ed hope to combine their own magic with the natural spirit of animals in their work. Over 500 of their pieces are represented in stunning, full-color photographs. • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 549 color photos • 224 pp. • 978-0-7643-4786-3 • HC • $50.00 / £45.99 / $73.00 CAD Contemporary Painters Danijela Kracun & Charles McFadden. Over 500 striking color images display the artwork of 100 contemporary painters from around the world. The works of these talented individuals range from very traditional pieces representing their mother country to emerging styles that are new on the world scene. The painters are arranged alphabetically, allowing readers to view all the work of each artist together. • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 492 color photos • 224 pp. • 978-0-7643-4108-3 • HC • $50.00 / £45.99 / $73.00 CAD Contemporary Wildlife Art Cindy Ann Cold- iron. Over 360 spectacular art pieces celebrating the personal connections that artists have to wildlife. Includes contemporary artworks in a variety of media from 74 artists from Australia to Canada, New Zealand to Alaska, and coast to coast in the United States • 11" x 8 1/2" (279 x 215mm) •361 color photos •208pp. •978-0-7643- 4864-8 • HC • $39.99 / £36.99 / $56.99 CAD Disrupted Realism: Paintings for a Distracted World John Seed, foreword by Katherine Stanek. Disrupted Realism is the first book to survey the works of contemporary painters who are challenging and reshaping the tradition of Realism. Art historian and blogger John Seed presents 190 images by 38 artists who represent the developing phenomenon of bending traditional realism to reflect the subjectivity and dis- ruptions of modern experience • 9" x 12" (228 x 304 mm) • 192 color images • 208 pp. • 978-0-7643-5801-2 • HC • $50.00 / £45.99 / $73.00 CAD Encaustic Art in the Twenty-First Century Anne Lee, E. Ashley Rooney, Foreword by Kim Bernar, After- word by Ellen Koment. Encaustic Art in the Twenty-First Century. Anne Lee & E. Ashley Rooney, Foreword by Kim Bernard, Afterword by Ellen Koment. The North American artists included in this book represent some of the finest practitioners of contemporary encaustic. Its luscious visual and physical properties allow artists to blaze new trails as they incorporate it with other methods and processes. • 81/2" x 11" (215 x 279mm) •475 color images •304 pp. • 978-0-7643-5023-8 • HC • $59.99 / £54.99 / $85.00 CAD Contemporary Black American Ceramic Artists Donald A. Clark, Chotsani Elaine Dean. Sharing their insights in compelling interviews, 38 of today’s Black ceramists demonstrate a diversity of studio practices and ways of using clay, together with more than 300 stunning photos of their work. The first book to honor the contributions, presence, and experiences of Black artists who are part of the contemporary clay community! • 9" x 12" (305 x 230 mm) • 324 color images • 256 pp. • 978-0-7643-6457-0•HC•$60.00US/£54.99/$86.00CAD Escape Artist: The Art of Fran Forman Fran Forman. Photographer and collage artist Fran Forman’s vivid and complex visual narratives explore what realities might exist beyond the traditionally accepted bounds of gravity and linear time, social convention, and behavior. The sharp-edged clarity of many of the figures and elements works as a foil to the larger, murkier suggestions of journey, escape, absence, and presence, further illuminated by master poet Michelle Blake • 10" x 10" (254 x 254mm) •96 images •192pp. •978-0-7643- 4728-3 • HC • $45.00 / £40.99 / $64.00 CAD Ferrer-Dalmau: Art, History and Miniatures José Manuel Guerrero Acosta, Agustín Pacheco Fernández, Luis Miguel Esteban Laguardia, with the collaboration of Miguél Angel Pérez Rubio. A selec- tion of works by Augusto Ferrer-Dalmau, including some never previously released, together with his latest creations, comes to life through the work of a large group of military miniaturists who have found inspiration in his paintings for their models. • 81/2" x 9 1/8" (206 x 231 mm) • 141 color images • 144 pp. • 978-0-7643-5010-8 • HC • $39.99 / £36.99 / $56.99 CAD Flags Across America Dale Baskin, Karen S. Robbins. Inspiring American flag photos feature celebrations, historical events, folk and fine art, military and veterans, exploration, Arlington National Cemetery, and everyday American life. Inspiring stories about the flag are woven through- out the book. Flags across America is a patriotic book all Americans will love • 10"x8" (254x203 mm) • 354 color images • 208 pp. • 978-0-7643-5489-2 • HC • $34.99 / £31.99 / $48.99 CAD Green Art: Trees, Leaves, and Roots E. Ashley Rooney, with Margery Goldberg. Green Art: Trees, Leaves, and Roots. E. Ashley Rooney, with Margery Goldberg. Artists combine, redesign, and transform their materials into art that changes the way we perceive the world. Their artworks grab our attention and give us a promise of renewal and beauty; their work with trees, roots, and leaves creates magic and mystery for our delight. • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 573 color photos • 248 pp. • 978-0-7643-4548-7 • HC • $50.00 / £45.99 / $73.00 CAD The Motherhood of Art Marissa Huber & Heath- er Kirtland. Organized in an engaging, conversa- tional style, this collection is ideal for any mother interested in artistic work and struggling to fit cre- ativity into her busy life. Women can read it start to finish, or pick it up for a 5-minute dose of encour- agement they can lean on for balancing family life and art in their own way. • 8 1/2" x 10" (254 x 215 mm) • 320 color photos • 208 pp. • 978-0-7643- 5918-7 • HC • 978-1-5073-0121-0 (E-book) • $29.99 / £27.99 / $42.99 CAD Painted Landscapes: Contemporary Views Lauren P. Della Monica. Using engaging text and over 200 color images, this book explores the scope of contemporary landscape painting in America. This volume profiles sixty artists. Their contributions distin- guish important aspects of the genre and address land use, nature appreciation, and ecology. All art styles are represented, ranging from realism, to abstraction and non-objectivity. • 81/2"x11" (215x279mm) •206 color photos•272pp. •978-0-7643-4358-2•HC•$49.99 / £45.99 / $72.00 CAD Renaissance Realm: The Art of Olga Suvorova Michael Fishel. Russian painter Olga Suvorova is inter- nationally known for her brilliant reinterpretations of English Pre-Rafaelite art, described by critic Viktoriya Syslova as “amazingly modern in their exquisite theat- ricality.” In this first-person account, accompanied by over 150 images of her colorful paintings, Suvorova writes about her background, early influences, and career spanning from the 1970s to today. • 81/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 163 color and b/w images • 96 pp. • 978-0-7643-6082-4 • HC • $24.99 / £22.99 / $35.99 CAD Inspiration from the Art of Paul J Stankard: A Window into My Studio and Soul Paul J Stankard This striking gift book features luminous photos of world-renowned glass artist Paul Stankard's astonishing art paired with advice and inspiration for all creative people. • 81/2" x 81/2" (216 x 216mm) •110 color and b/w images • 208 pp. • 978-0-7643-6257-6 • HC • $29.99 / £27.99 / $42.99 CAD Inspired by Insects: Bugs in Contemporary Art E. Ashley Rooney, Foreword by Joan Danziger, Introduction by Barrett Anthony Klein. Inspired by Insects: Bugs in Contemporary Art. E. Ashley Rooney. Bees, flies, butterflies, beetles, and other insects have captivated artists for centuries. This book displays examples of 39 contemporary artists’ insect-centric works in gold, canvas, fab- ric, marble, wood, and other media. Includes artists’ comments on their work and inspiration. • 9 1/8" x 8 1/8" (231 x 206 mm) • 305 color and B/Wphotos • 176 pp. • 978-0-7643-5306-2 • HC • $29.99 / £27.99 / $42.99 CAD Intersection: Art & Life Kevin Wallace. Art and life can seem very separate as our society careens its way through change and conflict. This guide uses 280+ im- ages of artworks to provide reminders of how and why to connect, and includes first-person insights from 150+ contemporary artists like Binh Pho, Louise Hibbert, Peter Hoogeboom, Marlene Rose, and many more • 7" x 10" (177 x 254mm) • 281 color images • 144 pp. • 978-0-7643- 5519-6 • PB • $29.99 / £27.99 / $42.99 CAD Loaded: Guns in Contemporary Art Su- zanne Ramljak Works by nearly 100 of today's most prominent artists ask questions about the many cultural issues firearms trigger, leaving the answers up to the readers. • 7 1/2" x 9" (190 x 228mm) •155color images•176pp. •978-0-7643- 6278-1 • HC • $30 / £27.99 / $43 CAD Masters of Craft: 224 Artists in Fiber, Clay, Glass, Metal, and Wood: Portraits by Portraits by Paul J. Smith. This collection of 240 photographs documents 224 top studio craft artists in their studios and at events. The photographs are by Paul J. Smith, Director Emeritus of the Museum of Arts and Design, and combine to reflect his firsthand experience of the changing currents in twentieth-century craft. • 9" x 12" (228 x 304mm) • 240 b/w photos • 248 pp. • 978-0-7643-4929-4 • HC • $50.00 / £45.99 / $73.00 CAD Josh Simpson: 50 Years of Visionary Glass Josh Simpson & Sue Reed, introduction by William Warmus. The landmark book on this renowned artist's career and his contributions to the world's understanding of glass art. Learn about his techniques, skills, ideas, and vision, on topics including Planets and Megaplanets, New Mexico Glass, Tektites, Copper Baskets, Inhabit- ed Vases, and his crowning achievement, Corona Glass. • 9" x 12" (228 x 304 mm) • Over 550 color images • 304 pp. • 978-0-7643-6326-9 • HC • $65.00 / £59.99 / $95.00 CAD Museum Quality: Exploring Art Quilts with SAQA SAQA (Studio Art Quilt Associates, Inc.). The ideal mix for those who make and appreciate contem- porary art quilts: reveals today's latest works and designs (650+ photos), interviews with influencers, and creativity-inspiring insights on five top museums' collections. • 8 1/2" x 11" (280 x 215 mm) • 660 color images •176pp. •978-0-7643-6475-4•PB•$22.99US / £20.99 / $31.99 CAD More Disruption John Seed, foreword by Nicholas Wilton. An enlightening look at an important phenom- enon in contemporary painting. Expanding on the idea of disruption that animated his first book, Disrupted Realism: Paintings for a Distracted World , art writer and curator John Seed brings together 43 contemporary artists with more than 300 images of their recent work. • 9" x 12" (229 x 305 mm) • 325 color images • 224 pp. • 978-0-7643-6681-9•HC•$60.00 / £54.99 / $86.00CAD CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS: GENERAL | 57