Art of the Illustrated Book Brand / Mabu Mabu the book includes new chapters

the book includes new chapters on the history of African photography and the growth of the global art market

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The ngangkari are the traditional healers of the Ngaanyatjarra

haircare and cosmetics to enhance beauty at any age

The 1000-piece colourful jigsaw puzzle features the world of Yayoi Kusama in mind-blowing detail

Art of the Illustrated Book Brand / Mabu Mabu the book includes new chaptersThe story of the illustrated book from the earliest printed books to the present day, told through the collections of the V&As National Art Library. Throughout history, images have been used to reflect the meaning of words and to enhance our understanding of texts. With the invention of mechanized printing in Germany in the 15th century, illustrated books were no longer the preserve of the elite and became a source of knowledge, instruction and