Libros

La más famosa novela de Tom Sharpe, en la que el autor no deja títere con cabeza. El protagonista, Henry Wilt, encadenado a un empleo demencial como profesor en un Politécnico, acaba de ver postergado su ascenso una vez más. Mientras, las cosas no marchan mejor en casa, donde su maciza esposa, Eva, (...)

A passionate advocate of craftsmanship over mass-production, William Morris (1834- 1896) designed a huge variety of objects, but it is his highly original carpet, fabric and wallpaper patterns that have continued to capture the imagination and exert their influence on the decorative arts. Around (...)

This book traces William Payne's artistic development, from his early years as a draughtsman in Plymouth in the 1780s to his time as the most fashionable drawing master of the day in georgian London, where he established his reputation as an artist of the picturesque.Featuring 59 original (...)