A long-awaited translation of a wonderfully illustrated 17th-century pilgrimage guide, offering unique insights into the Hajj, maritime travel and Indian Ocean ports, and encounters with Muslims across diverse nations and societies.
Guided by the figures of Qismah and Naseeb – embodiments of Fate and Fortune – our hero, Adam, embarks on a journey of spiritual self-discovery, from frustrated impatience to a contented acceptance of his lot. Age 9 plus.
An illustrated guide to Chetham’s Library, the oldest surviving public library in Britain, and the medieval building complex in which it is housed.
Across Cairo, Ethiopia, Iran and Central Asia, Karen Foster weaves luminous photographs and insightful text into a vivid portrait of lands rich in culture and history.
An engaging and accessible history of City Bridge Foundation, the extraordinary charity behind London’s bridges and one of the capital’s oldest civic institutions.
The stories of 32 real people give us a rich insight into the history of the Nordic people over 500 years, illustrated with items from Nordiska museet’s astonishing collection.
Triptyque 2000 – 23.12.2001 by Zao Wou-Ki blends traditional Chinese aesthetics with Western Modernist techniques. The work is a lyrical representation of nature that transcends visual perception.
Pierre Bonnard, a leading figure in the transition from Impressionism to Modernism, returned frequently to self-portraits, of which this 1939 example is a key work.
What is the meaning of life? And can an examination of art, play, creativity and ritual begin to provide the answers we are all looking for?
A political whodunit set in ancient Rome after her victory over Hannibal, Spurius addresses questions of individual freedom and the official distortion of truth that remain highly relevant today.
An essential overview of the creation of the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum, from the transfer of the collection from France, London and Washington D.C. after the collector’s death, to its installation in Lisbon and opening in 1969.
Brno City Museum: 50 presents a curated selection of 50 works representing the breadth of the institution’s collections. Over 50 magnificent illustrations bring the exhibits vividly to life.