The Arts books

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and...  Read More >>

Step back in time with ""Cremorne and the Later London Gardens,"" a fascinating exploration of London's vibrant...  Read More >>

Explore the untold stories of ""Women of the Classics,"" a meticulously researched exploration into the lives and...  Read More >>

Experience the wit and social satire of ""The Prude's Progress,"" a delightful comedy in three acts by Jerome K....  Read More >>

""Portraits in Plaster"" by Laurence Hutton offers a fascinating exploration into the world of portraiture, specifically...  Read More >>

Harold Acton Vivian's ""The Theatrical Primer"" is a delightful collection of essays exploring the world of theater...  Read More >>

Explore the lives and legacies of some of history's most influential musical figures in ""Great Musical Composers:...  Read More >>

Explore the rich history and symbolism of church architecture and liturgy with William Durandus's ""Churches and...  Read More >>

The violoncello and its history. This book, The violoncello and its history, by Wilhelm Joseph von Wasielewski,...  Read More >>

Discover the intricate artistry of ecclesiastical woodworking with Francis Bond's ""Wood Carvings in English Churches:...  Read More >>

Experience 19th-century Japan through the eyes of artist John La Farge in ""An Artist's Letters From Japan."" This...  Read More >>

Experience the epic drama of Richard Wagner's ""The Rhinegold & The Valkyrie,"" the first part of his monumental...  Read More >>

A survey of painting in Venice which features great artists such as Bellini, Titian, Tintoretto, Tiepolo, Carpaccio,...  Read More >>

Of this volume translated by Maurice Baring and edited by Lewis Einstein with types & decorations by Herbert P....  Read More >>

""Chicago's Awful Theater Horror"" recounts one of the deadliest theater fires in American history, a tragedy that...  Read More >>

Colonial homes and their furnishings. This book, Colonial homes and their furnishings, by Mary Harrod Northend,...  Read More >>

Explore the art and science of filmmaking with Peter Milne's ""Motion Picture Directing: The Facts and Theories...  Read More >>

Explore the intricacies of Victorian domestic architecture with E. C. Gardner's ""The House that Jill Built: after...  Read More >>

Delve into the captivating world of opera and vocal music with ""Great Singers, Second Series: Malibran To Titiens.""...  Read More >>

Explore the lives and legacies of legendary musicians in ""Great Violinists And Pianists"" by George T. Ferris....  Read More >>

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic, timeless works that have stood the test of...  Read More >>

""Wood-Carving: Design and Workmanship"" by George Jack is a timeless exploration of the art and craft of wood carving....  Read More >>

Explore the world's most celebrated paintings through the insightful eyes of renowned writers in ""Great Pictures,...  Read More >>

Experience 19th-century Italy through the insightful eyes of Anna Brownell Jameson in ""The Diary of an Ennuyee.""...  Read More >>

Explore the breathtaking artistry of Giotto in ""Giotto and his works in Padua,"" a detailed examination of his...  Read More >>