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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]

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

<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.

<b>The definitive monograph on pioneering French designer, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac.</b><br/> <br/> Jean-Charles de Castelbajac is a fashion designer and visionary artist who rewrote the sector's traditional codes in the 1970s with a focus on accumulation, appropriation and the alternative use of objects. From teddy-bear coats to two-person ponchos and leather modelled after tree bark, he has always explored fashion's playful and experimental possibilities. <br/> <br/> Born in Casablanca, Morocco, Castelbajac originally began working for his mother's clothing company. He was then appointed as the artistic director of major fashion houses - including Max Mara and Courreges - during the 1970s and 1990s. Castelbajac's clothes embody a passion for history, the world of childhood innocence and Pop art, and he pioneered the concept of fashion collaborations, working with artists such as Keith Haring and Cindy Sherman. <br/> <br/> This expansive publication brings together work from across his storied career to explore his multifaceted creative spirit. Featuring some of his most iconic creations alongside his recent work, this book is the ultimate guide to one of fashion's greatest innovators.

<b>The first comprehensive English-language retrospective of one of Japan's greatest living visual artists, Tadanori Yokoo.</b><br/> <br/> Mixing psychedelia, Pop Art, sexual iconography and references to Japanese historical tradition such as ukiyoe prints, Tadanori Yokoo's work has become synonymous with post-war Japan. Coming to prominence in Tokyo during the 1960s, his subversive designs were popular with the city's radical youth groups. Focusing on the full breadth of his work, this expansive book shines a necessary light on Yokoo's paintings, offering fresh insight into the pioneering artist's creative process and practice.<br/> <br/> Positioning Yokoo's work against pivotal social and political events, the book offers both a history of a nation and an artist. It features an essay by Mark Holborn and a translation of the seminal text 'Popcorn Minimalism' by iconoclastic Japanese writer Yukio Mishima. Quotes from Yokoo himself appear throughout, providing an intimate appreciation of his creative process. <br/> <br/> Extensively illustrated, this publication will be the ultimate guide for all those interested in Yokoo's work.