The Arts books

Francis Hopkinson Smith (1838-1915) was an American author, artist and engineer. He illustrated and published numerous...  Read More >>

""The Art of Ballet"" is a comprehensive exploration of classical ballet, offering readers a deep dive into the...  Read More >>

Delve into the life and times of Charles Burney, a towering figure in 18th-century music history, through the intimate...  Read More >>

""The Laughing Willow: Verses and Pictures"" by Oliver Herford presents a delightful collection of humorous poetry...  Read More >>

Explore the timeless power of narrative with Marie L. Shedlock's ""The Art of Story-Telling."" This classic work...  Read More >>

Explore the magnificent history and architecture of Byzantine Constantinople, now Istanbul, through this meticulously...  Read More >>

""Reflections on the painting and sculpture of the Greeks, with instructions for the connoisseur, and an essay on...  Read More >>

Explore the captivating history of one of the world's most iconic cities in ""Twenty Centuries of Paris"" by Mabell...  Read More >>

""Copyright Renewals: Artwork 1960-1964"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the intellectual property landscape...  Read More >>

Discover a treasure trove of timeless crochet patterns in ""Designs for Crazy Daisy Winder: Crochet Time Cut in...  Read More >>

Delve into the captivating evolution of furniture design with Frederick Litchfield's ""Illustrated History of Furniture:...  Read More >>

""Cartoons and Caricatures of Seattle Citizens"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of prominent figures...  Read More >>

Rediscover the charm and practicality of rustic living with ""Sunset's Cabin Plan Book"" by Ralph P. Dillon. This...  Read More >>

Delve into the captivating world of Italian art with ""The History of Painting in Italy, Vol. V (of 6): from the...  Read More >>

Delve into the captivating world of ancient style with ""Ancient Egyptian, Assyrian, and Persian Costumes and Decorations""...  Read More >>

Explore the vibrant world of ancient Greek tragedy through the lens of classical art. ""Greek Tragedy in the Light...  Read More >>

Discover a forgotten slice of Americana in Nancy Vogel's ""Four and Twenty Beds,"" a captivating exploration of...  Read More >>

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

""How to Produce Amateur Plays: A Practical Manual"" by Barrett H. Clark is your comprehensive guide to the world...  Read More >>

[...] SHAKESPEARE AND MUSIC ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA There is a long list of operas under the names Cleopatre and Kleopatra...  Read More >>

Delve into the captivating world of early 20th-century advertising with ""Advertising by motion pictures,"" a fascinating...  Read More >>

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

Discover a treasury of 19th-century verse with ""Carols of Canada, Etc., Etc."" by Mrs. Elizabeth S. (MacQueen)...  Read More >>

Explore the architectural heritage of New York City with ""Old Buildings of New York: With Some Notes Regarding...  Read More >>

Dive into the world of late 19th-century classical music with James Huneker's ""Mezzotints in Modern Music."" This...  Read More >>