Abrams/Tate titles for Spring 2013

1. Abrams/Tate titles for Spring 2013

2. In the years between 1930 and 1980, some of the best-known photographers from around the world came to London and made its streets, buildings and communities their subject. Artists represented feature some of the greatest names in twentieth century photography, including Eve Arnold, Bruce Davidson,, Robert Frank, Leonard Freed,, Irving Penn, and Al Vandenberg. *Unique and fascinating study into London through a lens *Includes a wealth of legendary photographers *Accompanies major exhibition at Tate Britain

8. Endorsments for Art & Visual Culture 1000–1600: • This ambitious and wide-ranging book introduces the whole panoply of visual creativity relating to Christendom during the Middle Ages and Renaissance. . . . This is an essential volume for those exploring visual culture of this period for the first time. But anyone dipping into this book will find eyes being opened as though they had never looked before. Tom Tolley, Senior Lecturer in the History of Art University of Edinburgh • Lavishly illustrated, with cutting-edge scholarship, this book is essential for students of medieval and Renaissance art – yet also engaging and accessible to general readers interested in visual cultures of the past. Lynn F. Jacobs, Professor of Art History University of Arkansas

10. Art and its Histories: A Reader (Yale UP, 1999)26,000 copies sold

11. First survey of Hirst’s entire career • Includes a new interview with the artist and texts by • leading international critics • Current life-time sales of over 22,000 copies Surveying 25 years of the artist’s practice, from “young Turk” of the British art scene to internationally respected figure, this book makes a major contribution to our understanding and appreciation of one the most significant artists of our time. With an introduction by curator Ann Gallagher, a new interview by Nicholas Serota, Director of Tate, and essays by curator Andrew Wilson, author and critic Brian Dillon and art historian and critic Thomas Crow, as well as shorter texts on key moments in Hirst’s career by Michael Craig-Martin and Michael Bracewell, this superbly illustrated survey is a fitting tribute to his ground-breaking achievements.

14. Glossy paperback 224 pages 140 colour illustrations "Like no other artist of his generation, Damien Hirst has permeated the cultural consciousness of our times.." ‘A brilliant Tate show’ **** Sunday Times‘Beautifully installed’ Financial Times

15. Daido Moriyama Edited by Simon Baker • Only book available in English to provide a full survey of Moriyama’s distinctive and innovative photography practice • Featuring 200 beautifully reproduced colour and black-and white photographs, covering Moriyama’s entire oeuvre. • Published to accompany a major exhibition at Tate Modern Born in Osaka, Daido Moriyama studied Photography before moving to Tokyo in 1961. Though not exclusively, Moriyama predominantly takes high contrast, grainy, black and white photographs within the Shinjuku area of Tokyo, often from odd angles. He is said to be heavily influenced by people like Andy Warhol & William Klein.

22. Part II: Works During World War II

24. Three Studies for Figures at the Base of a Crucifixion 1944

26. Selling Points The only in-depth study on this aspect of one of the world’s most well-known artists. Good value hardback with almost 140 illustrations. Appealing to but also the many who are interested in the propaganda imagery of this period. Written by Art Historian Martin Hammer, who is widely published on Bacon, Sutherland and Gabo.

27. Turner’s Erotica:‘Kept as Evidence of Unsound Mind Only’

28. The Amorous Nymph and Satyr c.1805–15

29. The Final Visit to Venice, 1840

30. ‘Whalers’ sketchbook c.1845

31. Selling Points Compact and attractive gift format, 144 pages. Text by Ian Warrell, a foremost Turner scholar First and only book available that surveys Turner’ erotic material. A book for Turner Fans and connoisseurs of erotica alike.

32. Latin American Art Iria Candela *First analytical study of Latin American art of the last two decades *Places art within the context of social and political developments in Latin America *Written by leading critic in the field

33. Iria Candela is Assistant Curator at Tate Modern, London. she is the author of Miro and Sombras de ciudad: Arte y transformación urbana en Nueva York, 1970- 1990. she is a regular contributor to The Burlington Magazine, El País, Exit Art and Lápiz. Also the author of Tate introductions Miro also available 9781854379412

34. BRAND NEW FORMAT British Artists series William Scott Sarah Whitfield The inaugural title in the reformatted British Artists series, William Scott is a comprehensive and Ideal introduction to the life and work of the most internationally celebrated of 20th Century Ulster painters. Hardback 96pp 60 colour illustrations

35. CHILDREN’S BOOKS

36. Alphabet • is an extraordinary journey into letters created by one of the world’s most celebrated illustrators, KvětaPacovská. With a rich concoction of textures, reflections, windows and pop-ups, Pacovská takes the art of the picture book to new levels, absorbing readers of all ages into a playful and imaginative new world. • Inventive book design including pop-ups, flaps, die-cut pages, foils and windows • Internationally acclaimed award-winning artist • First artist’s book for children: perfect luxury gift book • Hardback pop-up book in die-cut slipcase • 48 pp • Colour illustrations throughout **Winner of the Bologna Ragazzi Special Award Also available from Kveta and published by Tate -

37. Květa Pacovská was born in Prague in 1928. In 1992, she won the Hans Christian Andersen Award, the highest and most prestigious international distinction in literature for young people, for her lifetime achievement in art.

38. Brand new book from one of the Europe’s best New illustrators. Winner of the UK’s Booktrust Best New Illustrator Award in 2011; Claudia Boldt is a young German illustrator based in London The story of Melvin the monkey and his best friend Pete (the Penguin) is sure to be a firm favourite with both Children and Adults alike. It is a meaningful story about seeing the luck in what seems like the unluckiest moments. 32pp Colour illustrations throughout Hardback PLC Other titles by this illustrator (non -Tate)

43. The Circus and other stories will include four of Samuel Marschak’s stories: The Circus, The Ice Cream Man, Yesterday and Today & How the Plane became a Plane All beautifully illustrated by Vladimir Lebedev. Samuil Marshak (1887-1964) was a Russian and Soviet writer, Translator and children's poet. Vladimir Lebedev (1891-1967) was a Russian and Soviet painter and graphic artist. Together they collaborated on a ream of beautiful books including Tale About a Foolish Mouse, Book of Many Colours, and Baggage. Published by Moma in the US and Tate in the UK.

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46. <-- Illustrated by Marc Boutavant (creator of Mouk and illustrator ofFor Just One Day) Written by Davide Cali --> (Awarded France's prestigious Baobab Prize for his book with illustrator Serge Bloch, I Can’t Wait)

47. Around the World with Mouk • Sold 10,153 since Oct 2008 • Selling x per month UK • TV series on Disney Channel • Huge following in UK

49. Details galore: Boutavant is the new Richard Scarry