Non-fiction

Category: Arts

The books here are listed alphabetically by authors' surnames.

by Carol Atherton
The books we read at school, the conversations they spark and why they matter. A great way to look again at the books we've loved over the years.
by Harriet Baker
The story of Virginia Woolf, Sylvia Townsend Warner and Rosamond Lehmann as they moved to the country and how rural life changed them.
by Laura Freeman
A beautiful exploration into the world of Jim Edie and all he created at Kettle's Yard.
by Patrick Grant
A compelling and convincing argument about how we should revisit our attitude towards acquiring 'things' and following fast fashion.
by Angela Harding
A beautiful account of the life and work of the artist and printmaker Angela Harding.
by Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross
A readable and inspiring guide on how the arts can help us emotionally, mentally and medically to be healthy, happy people!
by Antony Penrose
The essential guide to the story of the phenomenal Lee Miller, with brilliant photography included.
by Charles Porter
A very readable book investigating what their choice of clothes say about the artists we know so well, with lots of pictures!
by Zandra Rhodes Ella Alexander
A wonderful read telling the story of the life of this extraordinary designer, and she shares the lessons she's learnt along the way.
by Rick Rubin
A very readable and fascinating guide to the creative process and how we all might tap into our innate creativity and gain huge benefits from doing so.