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<b>Uncover art history by discovering what distinguishes the great masterpieces.</b><br/><br/> Across eras, painters have pulled on their past and present to create works celebrated far into the future. But while museums are filled with artworks considered genius, it can be difficult to understand why these particular paintings have earnt that title.<br/><br/> In <i>The Art of Reading Art</i>, Matthew Olivier expands his exceptionally popular online series (@ matthewolivierx) to conversationally break down some of history's great paintings, from Bosch's The Conjurer and Jan van Eyck's Arnolfini Portrait to Edward Hopper's Nighthawks. In his uniquely welcoming style, Olivier captures, for readers, what these paintings say, and how exactly they say it.<br/><br/> Traveling across periods and styles, Olivier's focus isn't on a timeline of movements, or on creating an academic catalogue. Rather, his writing uncovers what makes 100 of history's artworks so special. From discussions of history and technique to analysis of what details say about a work and its painter, <i>The Art of Reading Art</i> helps readers dive deeper into the paintings without needing an art history degree.

<b>Pre-order the unexplored story of rock's greatest and perhaps most enigmatic instrumentalist.</b><br/><br/><b>"This is the book Jeff deserves. It's honest, thoughtful, and true"<br/>JOHNNY DEPP </b><br/><br/>"Fine, fine work ... full of deep insights and takes one into Jeff Beck's life, mind, and singular artistic brilliance ... Beck's story is the stuff of legends and is told masterfully in this high-volume volume"<br/><b>BILLY F. GIBBONS</b><br/><br/><b>'My friend and hero' </b>DAVID GILMOUR<br/> <b>'Inimitable, irreplaceable - the absolute pinnacle' </b>BRIAN MAY<br/> <b>'One of the all-time greats' </b>JOHNNY MARR<br/> <b>'His unique style was something no one could match' </b>PAUL MCCARTNEY<br/> <b>'Jeff Beck was on another planet' </b>ROD STEWART<br/> <b>'One of the greatest of all time' </b>NILE RODGERS<br/> <b>'The Salvador Dali of the guitar' </b>JOE PERRY<br/> <b>'A genius' </b>JOE SATRIANI<br/> <b>'The chosen one' </b>STEVE VAI<br/><br/>A contender for the G.O.A.T. - the greatest of all time - Jeff Beck left an indelible mark on rock history. His sudden loss in 2023 prompted an outpouring of grief and respect from his peers that only underlined his place in the pantheon of legendary guitar slingers. <br/><br/>Not many could have filled the shoes of Eric Clapton in the Yardbirds, but for Beck it only marked the beginning of a trailblazing career that defied expectation and labels. From the wedding pop of Hi Ho Silver Lining through the ground-breaking proto-metal of the Jeff Beck Group, and from the landmark jazz rock recorded of the mid-seventies to the cutting-edge electronica of the 21^st century Beck never stood still. Across it all, as he seemed to deliberately swerve the straitjacket of megastardom, his genius as an instrumentalist remained constant.<br/><br/>In <i>Blow by Blow, </i>Brad Tolinski and Chris Gill provide fresh insight and understanding into life of one of rock's most enigmatic heroes. Drawing on nearly thirty hours of interviews with Beck himself, numerous conversations with those closest to him, and extensive new research, they shed light on the man and musician Jimmy Page once said had "shifted the whole sound and face of electric guitar music."<br/><br/>__________________<br/><br/>"Fine, fine work ... skilfully and artfully captures the story of one of the truly great heroes of the guitar: Jeff Beck. Jeff, in a very real way, stands as a gifted artist and innovator who refined his technical skills to a super-detailed, personal point. The same is true of this great book. It's full of deep insights and takes one into Jeff Beck's life, mind, and singular artistic brilliance ... Beck's story is the stuff of legends and is told masterfully in this high-volume volume"<br/><b>BILLY F. GIBBONS</b>

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<b>This epic sequel to <i>Riftborne, </i>with its enemies-to-lovers romance and unexpected twists and turns, is perfect for fans of <i>Fourth Wing</i> and <i>A Court of Thorns and Roses.</i></b><br/><br/><b>A FATED LOVE. A COSTLY BETRAYAL.</b><br/><br/><b>Fia </b>Riftborne thought joining the Sidhe Guard was the hardest choice she'd ever make.<br/><br/>She was wrong.<br/><br/>Taken <b>prisoner</b> by those she swore to fight, Fia uncovers a <b>devastating truth </b>that upends everything she ever knew...about the Aossi...about Sidhe ...about herself.<br/><br/>The only thing that is certain, is that Fia's growing powers are tied to the Isle's <b>survival.</b><br/><br/>As <b>war</b> looms on two fronts and<b> tensions</b> in Sidhe reach a breaking point, the Void that gave Fia her power is calling-but answering it means <b>betraying</b> everyone she left behind.<br/><br/>The Guard. Her friends. <b>Laryk.</b><br/><br/>In a war where nothing is as it seems, choosing the wrong side could cost her everything, including the brooding <b>commander</b> whose darkness seems to <b>call to her</b> own.<br/>----------------------------------------------------------------------<br/><b>Reader's reviews:</b><br/>'This book revitalized me. <b>It gave me new life</b>. I am not the same woman I was when I started this <b>masterpiece </b>of a book.'<br/><br/>'The characters give you such an <b>ACOTAR</b>, <b>TOG,</b> and <b>Fourth Wing</b> vibe all wrapped in one!'<br/><br/>'This book has <b>changed me</b>...'<br/><br/>'This slow burn was <b>amazing</b>!! The world?? <b>Obsessed</b> with. The characters? Absolutely <b>loveee</b>.'<br/><br/>'Idk how I'm going to cope with that <b>plot twist</b> of an ending and not having book three... going to go <b>stare at a wall</b> now.'<br/><br/>'This is how you build a world...It's <b>captivating, twisty, and beautifully written</b> without ever feeling confusing.'<br/><br/>'<b>6 stars</b>. Are you kidding me? This book had one of the <b>best </b>plots. Hidden worlds, political intri

<b>A STUNNING DELUXE EDITION OF THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Now a major motion picture starring Ryan Gosling, directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, with a screenplay by Drew Goddard</b><br/><br/><b>A lone astronaut must save the earth from disaster in this "propulsive" (Entertainment Weekly), cinematic thriller full of suspense, humor, and fascinating science, with special features including:</b><br/><br/>Intricately designed stenciled edges <br/><br/>New cover art on a deluxe jacket <br/><br/>Full-color illustrated endpapers <br/><br/>A gorgeous custom-stamped case<br/><br/>HUGO AWARD FINALIST NEW YORK TIMES READER PICK: 100 BEST BOOKS OF THE 21ST CENTURY ONE OF THE YEAR'S BEST BOOKS: Parade, Newsweek, New York Public Library, Polygon, Shelf Awareness, She Reads, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal