Austen herself thought that Emma was someone “no one but myself will much like”

An original look at how literary characters can transcend their books to guide our lives

creating a color of smoky drama with the luminous complexity of a deep space nebula

and the transformative magic of seedlings pushing through the sensuous blanket of decay

Unleash the oddities in an entomologist’s drawer with this stunning watercolor guide to painting beguiling butterflies

Vermeer. The Complete Works (English) almond oil Austen herself thought that EmmaJust 35 works make up the complete known oeuvre of Johannes Vermeer but in their combination of mimesis and mystery they have secured his place as one of the most admired artists in history. This monograph presents his astonishing catalogue with numerous spreads, ravishing details, and an essay exploring his outstanding ability to transform oil paint into life.