An online discount Art + Design book shop

A very readable and accessible guide to pivotal and controversial works of modern art. Each movement or time period is explained with useful timelines to provide wider historical context in which to place the artists and their work. Each selected art work is explained, the reasoning behind it, and why is was considered controversial. A really clear and useful guide.

Carol Goodwright

ArtQuake: The Most Disruptive Works in Modern Art

04/02/2025

A great online find!

I have only recently discovered Books About Art and have been delighted with the quality of the books on offer at such good prices. I've been delighted with my purchases so far, and the service is excellent too.

Carol Goodwright

Books About Art

04/02/2025

Recent purchase

I was really pleased with the order I placed. Some books where gifts and the rest where for myself. Such great value and I benefited from using the free delivery offer. I was impressed with the packaging as each book was in good condition. Great communication about delivery times.

Peter Chisnall

Books About Art

04/01/2025

Wonderful purchase!

John Broadley is one of my favorite illustrators and also one of my absolute favorite books ever!
The special shipping to Switzerland arrived very quickly and the book was perfectly wrapped! I E-Mailed the owner for a request to ship the book to Switzerland and he answered really fast and was very friendly.
I'm very happy about my purchase and can only recommend it.

Marie

John Broadley's Books

03/28/2025

Beautiful

This is the most beautiful book recording the last days of an iconic building. A book to leave open on certain pages, to devour & enjoy as you wish.

Sheila Hope

Books About Art

03/21/2025

Quick delivery and the books are in perfect condition. I cannot recommend Books About art enough. Thank you!

Claire

Pop Expressionism: Works on Paper by Philipp-Rudolf Humm

03/14/2025

Excellent book

This book made me think & appreciate painters & their work in a different way. Full of concise information to accompany each selected artist. Very glad to have a copy.

Sheila Hope

ArtQuake: The Most Disruptive Works in Modern Art

03/13/2025

Brilliant book

An excellent enjoyable book, very comprehensive in all aspects of varying designs. A must for all interested the creation of many things.

Sheila Hope

Design and Designing: A Critical Introduction

03/13/2025

Perfect service from an amazing online shop!

Perfect service from an amazing online shop!
The books are in mint condition and are packaged up with real care. They arrive quickly in a strong box. Great discounts on fantastic books. Books about art make the largest online seller look like amateurs! Thank you 🤩

Richard Overy

Books About Art

03/10/2025

Picked this up for £5

Picked this up for a fiver and its been a great little book to get you to try and approach drawing differently. Have enjoyed it so far.

SI STANNARD

Raw Drawing: Spontaneous and Carefree Drawing

03/10/2025

In terms of the product, it's an ok book... let's leave it there. Great service from Books About Art, will order from them again, I hope! Speedy delivery and very professionally packed and despatched.

Andrew

SuperTrash: Hermaphro Chic, Movie Fetish, 21st Century Anxiety

03/09/2025

Was for a gift and they loved it!

Lyn

Retro Gaming: A Byte-sized History of Video Games

02/27/2025

Excellent book, quick delivery

Nye webber

Books About Art

10/22/2023

I have ordered from Books About Art several times now. Every time I’ve ordered the books have arrived promptly and in great condition. The choice on the website has been fantastic and I have enjoyed discovering some wonderful books that I haven’t seen elsewhere. This has become my first stop for great art books and the newsletter has been brilliant at recommending new titles.

Sarah Stewart

Books About Art

10/22/2023

Excellent quality books,quick delivery.
Will definitely be buying more.
Many thanks

Nye webber

Books About Art

10/22/2023

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