The Book Nest. Batsford Ltd

Illustrated Letters and Diaries of

€21.25

The story of how a group of precocious young artists shook up the British art establishment, told through their works, letters and diaries.

Illustrated letters of Oscar Wilde

€21.25

An alluring evocation of the glittering world of the fin de siecle by its emblematic aesthete

Illustrated Provence Letters of Van

€21.25

An exceptionally moving and intimate insight into the mind of Vincent van Gogh, this book captures the artist's domestic life, his spiritual torment and the process of creation.

Life in a Victorian Workhouse

€7.50

The word 'workhouse' has a grim resonance even today, conjuring up a vision of the darker side of Victorian Britain. Here we examine how workhouses came into being, what life was like for men, women and children on the wrong side of the poverty line, and how social attitudes evolved through Victorian Britain into the 20th century.

Millie Marotta's Wildlife Wonders:

€16.25

A menagerie of exotic beasts from the No.1 bestselling colouring book illustrator Millie Marotta.

My 60 Memorable Games: chess tactics, chess strategies with Bobby Fischer

€21.25

One of the most important chess books ever written, reissued in celebration of a chess genius, Bobby Fischer. The American takes the reader through 60 of his games, describing his thoughts, the intricacies behind his and his opponent's strategies, the tactical justification of moves and the psychological battle in each one.