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<b><i>Junk </i>is a visual history of Spacemen 3 - the psychedelic rock band who are widely acknowledged as the Velvet Underground of the 1980s - as well as a definitive document of the alternative musical culture of the period. </b><br/><br/>With their mantra of "taking drugs to make music to take drugs to", Spacemen 3 established themselves as the ultimate cult band of the period by welding gospel and blues to minimalism and garage rock to create their own truly unique sound. <br/><br/>This book charts their story via co-founder J Spaceman's personal archive of band ephemera from their very first gig posters through to their 1991 posthumous album <i>Recurring</i> via battery receipts, reviews, contracts, personal letters and photographs. In short, all the junk associated with the band.<br/><br/>The book itself - designed in conjunction with Jonny Lu Studios - is designed to feel more like a museological archive instead of a traditional band book - each item being photographed forensically in exactly the same way, all meticulously catalogued by J Spaceman himself.

Alchemised Boxed Set [Bok / Inbunden]

<b>Celebrate classic literature in miniature this Christmas, and for many years to come...</b><br/><br/>This is the book-lover's countdown to Christmas. Twenty-four miniature hardback books, each containing a classic festive story, are arranged in a beautiful slipcase that will last forever. Bring literary Christmas joy to your home throughout advent with beautifully produced little books to display, cherish, and even read! A delightful new tradition for readers of every kind.<br/><br/><b>Features...<br/><br/>A gorgeously designed case of miniature books that will last forever and become part of a Christmas tradition.</b><br/><br/><b>Twenty-four tiny hardback volumes with a looped gold ribbon, creating unusual and lovely festive decorations for book-lovers.</b><br/><br/><b>Classic festive tales from Charles Dickens, E. Nesbit, Louisa May Alcott, Hans Christian Andersen and many more, in tiny but readable form, each with its own individual cover.</b>

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince [Bok / Inbunden]

This beautiful box set includes all three books in Suzanne Collins's internationally bestselling Hunger Games trilogy together with The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes and Sunrise on the Reaping. The paperbacks feature gorgeous sprayed edges with stencilled artwork. This is a breathtaking collectible perfect for the long-time fan or new Hunger Games reader. "I was so obsessed with this book. . . . The Hunger Games is amazing." Stephenie Meyer, author of the Twilight saga "I couldn't stop reading." Stephen King, Entertainment Weekly "At its best the trilogy channels the political passion of 1984, the memorable violence of A Clockwork Orange, the imaginative ambience of The Chronicles of Narnia and the detailed inventiveness of Harry Potter." New York Times Book Review There is only one rule: kill or be killed. In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. The Capitol keeps the districts in line by forcing them all to send one boy and one girl between the ages of twelve and eighteen to participate in the annual Hunger Games, a fight to the death on live TV... And the odds are against all who play. With all five of Suzanne Collins's Hunger Games novels in one box set, you can step into the world of Panem with the 10th annual Hunger Games, and continue all the way to the electrifying conclusion. Three books, four films and one worldwide phenomenon, The Hunger Games original trilogy changed the face of global YA. All three of the Hunger Games original novels have been made into major feature films, starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson & Liam Hemsworth The best-selling prequel to The Hunger Games, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, was a global number one feature film in autumn 2023 and a number one New York Times and The Times bestseller in hardback in May 2020. Sunrise on the Reaping is the fastest-selling YA title of all time in the UK and was shortlisted for the Waterstones Book of the Year. There is a feature film coming in November 2026 with an all-star cast including Joseph Zada, Ralph Fiennes, Kieran Culkin and Glenn Close. BOOKS INCLUDED IN THE BOXSET The Hunger Games Catching Fire Mockingjay The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Sunrise on the Reaping ABOUT THIS BOXSET'S COVERS To celebrate the release of Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes feature film, Freya Betts has taken the four iconic logos and added a modern twist. Freya is a UK based freelance illustrator who focuses on hyper-realistic portraiture, mainly in the medium of digital painting. She has worked predominantly in the film industry - her journey beginning with an apprenticeship at age 18, art-working film campaigns for Universal and Paramount in London. Now she finds herself illustrating film posters for Disney and Marvel, her work has appeared everywhere from giant murals in New York to t-shirts in H&M. Clients include: Disney, Netflix, Marvel, Apple TV, Uber, Royal Mail, The LA Times

<b>'The National Maritime Museum has only gone and produced the ultimate book. Like HMS Dreadnought, all others are now obsolete ... Get this book. Clear the diary. Devour it.' <i>Dan Snow</i><br/> <br/> Drawing on the remarkable collection of original ship plans held by the National Maritime Museum, this accessible and highly illustrated book offers a stunning visual account of the history of the warship from the 17th to the 20th century.</b><br/> <br/> Providing both a historic and thematic overview of warship plans and design, this book chronicles the technical advances in the production of ships and reveals the exquisite artistry of the draughtsmen.<br/> <br/> Elaborate Victorian plans, that go beyond reference tools and can be considered works of art in their own right, are contrasted with more functional draughts created on linen and acetate, as well as blueprints. Showcasing plans for some of the most famous warships, as well as rare and unusual examples for ships that were never realised, the book links the advances in shipbuilding and design to wider social-historical considerations. The exploration of diverse topics such as captured warships and royal yachts are just parts of a comprehensive overview, with a selection of 'In Focus' sections presenting detailed case studies to explore important themes.

<b>A comprehensive yet accessible survey of Korean photography by two leading curators. Visually bold, it provides access to important thematics, key artistic positions and events in Korean photography's development from 1957 to the present.</b> <br/> <br/> <i>Shine Brightly: Korean Photography Since 1957</i> is the first wide-ranging survey of Korean photography in the English language. Built upon original, on-the-ground research and first-hand interviews, this publication offers a focused yet accessible exploration of the key artists, movements and exhibitions against their political, social and economic backdrops. <br/> <br/> Korean photography, whose practitioners have forged a unique visual language over seven decades, has been a vital part of the rise of South Korea's identity and influence at the heart of contemporary culture. Bold and richly detailed, this survey will engage readers looking to embark on an unprecedented, curated journey through Korea's photographic history.<br/> <br/> Featuring more than 100 photographers and over 450 photographs, this striking publication traces the development of Korean photography from the documentary roots of post-war realism and the avant-garde explorations of the 1970s and 80s to the key themes and artists at work today. Not only do authors Holly Roussell and Sunyoung Kim present important thematic developments, but they also propose new approaches to understanding the role of photography in performance and video art, the evolving aesthetics and symbolism of landscape photography, and the politicization of cityscapes around the turn of the millennium.<br/> <br/> For all who seek an understanding of an increasingly important photographic culture, <i>Shine Brightly</i> will be the definitive publication.