Art / European

Thaddeus was a fifteenth-century bishop of Cork who was honoured in both Ireland and Italy. He led a remarkable life – he was made bishop twice but never actually served as such, and was beatified in 1895 – but is now all but forgotten.

In this evocative book Iain and Anne Fraser take the reader, both visitor and resident, on a personal journey through the centre of one of the world’s most unforgettable cities. Working with four talented local artists they reflect the character and cultural history of Edinburgh through 80 pages and 150 beautiful and original illustrations.

This book tells the story of this unique undertaking - one of the biggest community arts projects ever to take place in Scotland - and reproduces in full colour a selection of the panels from the completed tapestry, together with descriptive and explanatory material

A major academic reference work, which no lover of the visual arts and the crafts in Wales can be without. The first illustrated book with profiles of nearly 1400 visual and applied artists/makers working in traditional and new media in Wales over the last sixty years. Brief, authoritative biographies with 300 illustrations, in colour and black and

Brings together the creative works of 42 Irish men and women's art, in many media. The selected works are accompanied by a reflection which gives each a further dimension, leading the reader to ponder on the deeper meaning of live.

An authentic biography of the Welsh artist.

A look at the life of one of Wales' most celebrated artists, especially aimed at schoolchildren.

A new edition of a richly-illustrated volume recording the four seasons of the working year of the shepherds from Snowdonia, north Wales. Includes numerous exquisite pastel and charcoal drawings. Foreword by Jan Morris. First published in 1997.

A collection of eighty-three portraits in oil, watercolour and pencil reproduced in full colour with accompanying comments on each portrait by the artist. Includes a new introduction by art critic Rian Evans, an additional picture by Kyffin, and a new cover image.

A series of interviews between Kyffin Williams and David Meredith, in which Meredith takes Kyffin on a return visit to his beloved Venice, the inspiration for so many of his best-loved paintings. Includes over 15 full colour reproductions of Kyffin's paintings, together with photographs of the artist, and fascinating insights into his experiences.