Hachette Book Group

“A Year of Creativity” features 25 creative craft and DIY projects to make with your friends and family. Specially designed for groups, the projects encourage one artist to share a project, the materials, and instructions, while everyone else creates their own versions. Authors — Petra Hoeksema, Lidy Nooij, Miriam Catshoek, and Bregje Konings.

*Amazing Animals* features 24 uplifting images by Faratiana Andriamanga of both familiar and exotic animals from parrots to peacocks and chameleons. Each design has a vibrant splash of color to get you started. When you’re done, you can easily remove the sturdy pages and put your artwork on display.

Introduce kids to stop-motion animation and animated filmmaking with *Animation Lab for Kids* and take their art projects to the next level. The book includes a series of fun, hands-on projects that teach a range of animation techniques. Kids make their own movies. No previous experience required.

Explore the history and technique behind the beautiful and iconic bargello stitch in *Bargello: 17 Modern Needlepoint Projects for You and Your Home*. Each project covered in the book is designed to help you improve your needlepoint skills so you develop the confidence and know-how to create your own designs.

Dive into a fascinating read about the confluence of graphic design and women's history in *Baseline Shift: Untold Stories of Women in Graphic Design History.* The 15 essays in this illustrated collection come from contributors with a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, and cover women from many different walks of life whose work brought about significant changes and shifts in the world of graphic design.

Get the tools and knowledge you need to harness the potential of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) and use it for good with *Big Data, Big Design: Why Designers Should Care About Artificial Intelligence.* This practical handbook contains essays, interviews, and theory, coupled together with technical information and practical skills to help designers make clear, logical decisions as they implement their design solutions.

From the meanings behind colors to working with color in presentations, Color Design Workbook: New, Revised Edition provides artists with the vital information they need to apply color creatively and effectively to their design work. Author - Sean Adams.

Explore the fascinating role of color in art history and visual culture in the book *Color Scheme: An Irreverent History of Art and Pop Culture in Palettes.* The 40 color palettes and accompanying essays in this book invoke a fresh look at the world around us and emphasize how color systems are behind everything we see.

*Connect-the-Dot Surprises!* features more than 350 connectable dots, and provides a fun, relaxing activity for the entire family. Follow the dots in order to draw elaborate creations ranging from dinosaurs to statues and then color in the pictures.

A timeless medium gets a modern update in Creative Watercolor. Popular watercolor artist Ana Victoria Calderon guides readers through tutorials, techniques, and projects with step-by-step instructions in a practical yet fun approach. Author - Ana Victoria Calderon.

Perfect for beginners, artists, cartoonists, and doodlers alike, *Draw 62 Magical Creatures and Make Them Cute* features step-by-step instruction with detailed visuals for drawing creatures with personality. It also includes variation ideas for each creature and room for readers to add their own details. Author — Heegyum Kim.

Learn to draw a wide array of botanicals, floral forms, plant structures, and more in *Draw Like an Artist: 100 Flowers and Plants*. This essential visual reference is perfect for artists, urban sketchers, students, and anyone else looking to improve their realistic drawing skills. Author — Melissa Washburn.

Learn how to create stunning floral compositions with the instructional and inspirational *Dried Flower Embroidery: An Introduction to the Art of Flowers on Tulle.* This step-by-step guide will delight both beginners and veteran crafters as it covers the basics and more advanced techniques such as drying flowers, making your own frames, and embroidering onto tulle.

Gain insight and inspiration from artists who define sculpture in *From the Sculptor's Studio*. You'll see and hear from sculptors such as Anthony Caro, Antony Gormley, Cornelia Parker, Rachel Whiteread, Tania Kovats, and many more talk about their work and their approach to creating some of their most iconic pieces. The book contains 165 photographs of these artist’s work as well as portraits of the sculptors themselves.

*Fundamentals of Art History* is an essential resource for art history students and is a fascinating read for anyone interested in art history. The book discusses both formal analysis and contextual analysis as methods for examining art and includes set-by-step information on how to employ these methods. This revised edition also delves into the effects of the market and museums on art, discusses the subjects of iconography and iconology, and includes new images and more case studies.

Reimagine and reinvent your design approach by incorporating insights and strategies from designers around the world with *Intercultural Design Basics: Advancing Cultural and Social Awareness Through Desig*n. This thoughtful guide discusses various types of global perspectives, societal and cultural differences, and methodologies that strive to broaden horizons and significantly expand a designer's perspective. The reader's experience is enhanced through an app that comes with the book.

Create super cute origami with *Kawaii Origami*! This instructional guide includes 25 origami projects with step-by-step instructions from a paper expert. Create a kawaii ice cream cone, cat, and more. Author — Chrissy Pushkin.

Introduce young children to colors with best-selling author Marion Deuchars' beautifully illustrated board book, *Let's Look at Colors*. In this book, children will learn color names by associating the colors with everyday items like fruit.

Introduce kids to the many different kinds of love in nature with *Love in the Wild*. Rhyming text and colorful art help kids learn about same-sex couples, adoption, non-binary gender expression, and the importance of showing love and kindness to everyone. It’s a great way for parents to start a dialogue with kids. Recommended for preschool–kindergarten grade levels. Author – Katy Tanis. Hardcover. 28 pages. 7" x 7".

*Methods and Theories of Art History Third Edition* provides a comprehensive discussion of the critical theories that are used to analyze art. The book covers the difference between method and theory, various approaches to works of art, and includes a new conclusion that focuses on how theory affects the way art is studied and analyzed. Recent scholarship in contemporary art has also been incorporated into this edition.

Modern Colored Pencil is a fun, contemporary approach to learning all the basic techniques and concepts needed to create fresh, colorful works of art. Artist Chelsea Ward guides artists with lively, easy-to-follow instructions, creative exercises, and more. Author — Chelsea Ward.

Visit magical worlds of make-believe with *Once Upon a Fairy Tale*. Color in the marvelous details to reveal stunning images from some of the world’s most beloved stories, including Little Red Riding Hood and the Frog Prince.

Written for kids, the book *Perfectly Imperfect Stories* answers the question, “Is it okay to not be okay?” Young ones will meet 28 inspiring people, from pop stars to pro athletes, who overcame a range of mental health issues like anorexia, depression, and other challenges. Recommended for grades 3-7. Author – Leo Potion. Hardcover. 64 pages.

Encourage your child to create with *Play, Make, Create: A Process-Art Handbook*. It’s filled with over 40 “invitations” — or carefully designed prompts — to creative activities. It also includes an in-depth guide for parents, teachers, and facilitators. Author — Meri Cherry.

Learn how to create charms, animal figurines, beads, and more with polymer clay. *Polymer Clay for Beginners* offers an easy-to-follow introduction to this versatile, accessible medium. Perfect for beginners, hobbyists, and crafting enthusiasts, polymer clay doesn’t require the use of a kiln. Author — Emily Chen.

Dare to enter the mysterious world of the macabre with the fascinating book *Skulls: Portraits of the Dead and the Stories They Tell*. This book includes a series of short, illustrated stories from over 30 skull collectors who share how they acquired the items in their cranial collections and why they consider them to be so valuable. There are also intriguing facts, historical references, and medical tidbits shared alongside each story.

Grab your brush and get ready to be inspired by the *The Art of Gouache: 20 Fun and Creative Painting Projects for Everyone*. This book will teach you how to use gouache on its own and how to combine it with collage, pens, and pencils to create multimedia pieces. This book also shows you the techniques and tools needed to work in gouache and includes practical and easy projects with step-by-step instructions. Ideal for beginner and intermediate artists.

Reconnect to your creative energies with the insightful book, *The Creative License*. Illustrated with lush watercolor paintings and handwritten notes, it gently helps readers learn to express themselves fully without fear of failure. Author — Danny Gregory. Paperback. 208 pages. 9"H x 7½"W.

Illustrated with photographs of a vast range of artworks – from classical Greek sculpture to notable contemporary works — The Elements of Sculpture is essential reading for anyone interested in looking at, experiencing, and discussing three-dimensional art. Author - Herbert George.

Learn to paint colorful rocks through creative prompts, practical exercises, templates, and step-by-step projects. *The Little Book of Rock Painting* offers an interactive, creative approach to this trendy technique. Authors — F. Sehnaz Bac, Marisa Redondo, Margaret Vance.

One of the most famous and popular books on art ever written. The Story of Art presents the history of art as one unfolding narrative, from the earliest cave paintings to now. Written for newcomers to art history, the book is accessible and informative. Fully illustrated. Author — E.H. Gombrich. 688 pages.

Learn how to use color expressively on-location with *The Urban Sketching Handbook: Working with Color*. Author Shari Blaukopf shares essential tips about color-water ratio, achieving bold color, avoiding muddy washes, and more. Author — Shari Blaukopf.

Learn about the brave and inspiring women who had a major impact on feminist art in the book *The Women Who Changed Art Forever*. Told in the form of a colorful graphic novel, the stories of Judy Chicago, Faith Ringgold, Ana Mendieta, and the Guerrilla Girls are each related in their own special style. The accounts of these pivotal artists are inspiring and eye-opening.

A helpful and thorough guide to visual merchandising, *Visual Merchandising Fourth Edition: Window Displays and In-Store Experience* delves into window dressing and in-store design in the world of retail. Helpful tips and suggestions are provided by merchandisers and creative directors from around the world, and the book comes complete with a glossary of terms commonly used in the industry so you can learn the ways and words of visual merchandising.

Combine a little psychoanalysis with a lot of fun with the Blots Card Game. Each card features a different Rorschach test blot, and you have to try to predict what the other player will see. Laugh and learn a little more about one another, even your closest friends! 85 cards come in a small tin.

Find words of wisdom and deep insights drawn from the lives of the world’s most inspiring women in the Feminist Oracles boxed card set by Charlotte Jansen and Laura Callaghan. The 50-card set features Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Gloria Steinem, Serena Williams, Emmeline Pankhurst, Sojourner Truth, Lizzo, Megan Rapinoe, and other powerful women in history.

Interpret the unique meaning of each flower with Floriography: The Meaning of Flowers, a stunning boxed deck of 50 cards written by Rowan Blossom and illustrated by Alice Tye. Each card features a colorful flower in all its glory, with information about its significance to history, art, and popular culture.

Center yourself and cultivate mindful moments anytime and anywhere with Mindfulness Cards: Simple Practices for Everyday Life. These cards include over 50 accessible and enlightening prompts for the mind and body with an inspiring phrase on the front and a mindfulness exercise on the back.

Created by bestselling author Lea Redmond, Paint Chip Poetry is a unique and creative game involving bright, colorful paint chips that are used to compose spontaneous poems. Play it at home with friends or family for endless poetic possibilities that range from profound to hilarious. Great for overcoming writer’s block, it’s also ideal for English or creative writing classes. The game includes 400 paint chip cards, 40 prompt cards, 10 variation cards, and an instruction sheet.

Peace: A Card Game is a playful and peace-loving take on the classic card game “war.” It encourages players to outdo one another with increasingly generous acts of kindness. Each card depicts a good deed, with the most thoughtful act winning the round. The cards feature charming vintage-inspired illustrations and are presented in a colorful box. This easy-to-play game includes 56 cards and is a fun and thoughtful gift for all ages!

Explore the tie between color and emotion with Prism Oracle cards. The boxed set contains 45 cards showcasing an emotion or state like intuition, love, or creativity, and the color that best reflects and resonates with its energy. Also included is a guide to interpreting the cards and connecting them to your own energies. It’s an inspired gift for anyone who loves color, mysticism, or tarot cards.

Quicktionary: A Game of Lightning-Fast Wordplay is a fast-paced card game for word lovers and anyone who loves to think on their feet. Quicktionary will challenge and delight you on game nights with endless possibilities. Pick one prompt from each of three decks or cards and be the first player to come up with a word that fits all three to win!

Light up your mind with Spark Creativity: 50 Ways to Ignite Bright Ideas Inspirational Sticks. This “matchbox” contains 50 faux matchsticks printed with inspirational prompts to fire up your imagination and stimulate creativity. They make a great gift for artists, writers, musicians, or anyone who needs an idea jump-start.

Introduce children to the wonders of tarot in Tarot for All Ages, illustrated by Elizabeth Haidle. This boxed deck of 78 cards replicates a functional tarot set and includes a handy instructional booklet that delves deeper into tarot reading. This deck makes a great gift for ages 11 and up.

Learn about famous — and not-so-famous — artists and their works with The Art Game, a unique card game that combines fun with art education. From Andy Warhol to Frida Kahlo to Banksy and more, you’ll play artists against one another to see who ends up on top. 52-card deck is a great gift for art lovers of all ages.

Explore brilliant art and creativity in The World of Yayoi Kusama: A 1,000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle. It colorfully showcases Kusama’s famed love of polka dots and her rich history in 1960s New York and modern-day Tokyo with fellow artists and other well-known figures. A foldout poster featuring facts about Kusama is included. It’s a great gift for people who love art. Finished puzzle measures 27"W x 19"L.