Archive for the ‘Aurum Press’ Category

The Great Edwardian Gardens of Harold Peto by Robin Whaley

The Great Edwardian Gardens of Harold Peto, hardback published by Aurum Press. ISBN 1-84513-235-1, price 40.00 from www.aurumpress.co.uk
From the archives of Country Life, reproduced in the same format, this book gives an insight into the work and creations of harold Peto. His gardens are spectacular and I am a great admirer. However, I would have [...]

Heirloom Embroidery by Jan Constantine

Heirloom Embroidery by Jan Constantine, hardback published by Jacqui Small. ISBN 978-1-906417-03-1, price 18.99 from www.aurumpress.co.uk
Delightful projects with effective embroidery fill the pages of this well-photographed book. The projects are ones I am sure you will want to make. There are ideas for many occasions and you’ll probably find your own ideas being triggered too [...]

Country Weekend Knits by Madeline Weston

Country Weekend Knits by Madeline Weston, hardback published by Jacqui Small. ISBN 978-1-906417-11-6, price 20.00 from www.aurumpress.co.uk
If you don’t have the original Weston ‘Traditional Knits’ book, you will perhaps find this enchanting. 20 + year old sweaters in new yarns. To my eye, they look a little bit dated. I would have liked to have [...]

Perfect Neutrals by Stephanie Hoppen

Perfect Neutrals by Stephanie Hoppen, hardback published by Jacqui Small. ISBN 1-903221-41-2, price 30.00 from www.aurumpress.co.uk
This book includes super swatch guides and all the neutral colours you can think of – yes it’s more than just off-white. Discover what to team up with paler colours, the art of tone. I love the topaz to terracotta [...]

Developing Vision and Style ed Eddie Ephraums

Developing Vision & Style, softback ed. Eddie Ephraums published by Argentum. ISBN 978-1-9025-38495, price 20.00 from www.aurumpress.co.uk
Featuring the work of three well-known landscape photographers, Joe Cornish, Charlie Waite and David Ward as well as many others, this book is a visual delight. Subtitled, ‘A Landscape Photography Masterclass’ for me a masterclass would show you exactly [...]