Where creativity meets craft, this collection brings together volumes that celebrate the world through the eyes of artists, photographers, and visual storytellers. From richly illustrated art histories and monographs to guides on technique, composition, and creative process, the books in Art & Photography illuminate how images shape culture, memory, and imagination.
Whether you’re drawn to the evolution of artistic movements, the tactile pleasure of traditional mediums, the innovation of modern design, or the quiet poetry of a lens capturing a single moment, this category gathers works that inspire both study and practice. Perfect for collectors, creators, and admirers alike, these titles offer a deeper look at the ideas, tools, and visions that define the visual arts.
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Architecture and Polyphony (Used) by Philippa Baker
$8.00Architecture and Polyphony: Building in the Islamic World Today presents the seven winning projects from the ninth Aga Khan Award for Architecture cycle, spanning Egypt, Burkina Faso, Iran, Yemen, Jerusalem, Turkey, and Malaysia. Richly illustrated with architectural photography and drawings, the book examines contemporary architecture, restoration, urban revitalization, and community development across the Muslim world.
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Boundaries in China Edited by John Hay (Used Book)
$15.00An interdisciplinary collection exploring the concept of boundaries in Chinese history, art, literature, politics, and society. Written by leading Sinologists, this thought-provoking volume examines how physical, cultural, and symbolic boundaries have shaped Chinese civilization.
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Frank Lloyd Wright: Writings and Buildings (used) by Frank Lloyd Wright
$8.00An illustrated collection of Frank Lloyd Wright’s writings, architectural philosophy, and designs, featuring more than 150 photographs, drawings, and plans. This pre-owned paperback is in Acceptable condition.
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Henry Hobson Richardson and His Works (used) by Mariana Griswold Van Rensselaer
$9.00An enduring classic of architectural history, this illustrated study explores the life, philosophy, and landmark buildings of Henry Hobson Richardson, one of America’s most influential architects. This pre-owned paperback is in Good condition.
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Japanese Colour-Prints and Their Designers (eBook), Frederick William Gaskin
$0.00A classic 1911 lecture by Frederick William Gookin examining the history, techniques, and master artists of Japanese ukiyo-e color prints, from early hand-colored works to the achievements of Hokusai and Hiroshige. An essential public-domain art history eBook.
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John Ruskin and Aesthetic Thought in America, 1840-1900 (used) by Roger B. Stein
$20.00A landmark study of John Ruskin’s profound influence on American art, architecture, and cultural thought during the nineteenth century. This pre-owned hardcover is in Very Good condition.
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Solace: Portraits of Queer Chinese Youth (used) by Sarah Mei Herman
$13.00A powerful photobook documenting the lives and friendships of young LGBTQ people in contemporary China. Photographer Sarah Mei Herman captures intimate moments of identity, community, and resilience in this striking addition to The New Press’s global LGBTQ photography series. Used – Like New condition.
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The Grotesque in Art and Literature (used) by Wolfgang Kayser
$15.00A landmark study of the grotesque in Western art and literature, tracing its evolution from the Renaissance to modernism. This pre-owned trade paperback is in Very Good condition.
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The Secret Lives of Color, Kassia St. Clair
Original price was: $22.00.$7.50Current price is: $7.50.A richly illustrated hardcover exploring the unexpected histories of seventy-five colors, spanning art, science, politics, warfare, and culture. Packed with surprising anecdotes and impeccably researched stories, The Secret Lives of Color is an essential volume for design lovers, artists, historians, and curious readers alike.
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World Architecture 1900-2000: A Critical Mosaic, Vol. 10 (Used) edited by William S. W. Lim and Jennifer Taylor
$20.00The tenth and final volume of World Architecture 1900-2000: A Critical Mosaic, surveying significant twentieth-century architecture across Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and Oceania. A richly illustrated reference for anyone interested in regional architecture, architectural history, and modern design.