{"title":"Tristram Hunt","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating works of \u003cem\u003eTristram Hunt\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished historian and author renowned for his insightful explorations into the realms of arts, culture, and history. With a background as a British Labour Party politician and a respected academic, Hunt brings a unique perspective to his writing, infusing his narratives with both depth and dynamism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the highlights of this collection is \u003cem\u003eBryan Organ\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling examination of the life and works of the contemporary British portrait artist. Through this book, Hunt delves into the intricate world of art, offering readers a vivid portrait of the creative processes and inspirations behind Organ's remarkable body of work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother notable work, \u003cem\u003eThe Radical Potter\u003c\/em\u003e, transcends the traditional boundaries of biography and explores the life of Josiah Wedgwood, one of Britain's most innovative and influential potters. Hunt's well-researched narrative details Wedgwood's profound impact on the ceramics industry and his contributions to the broader cultural landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for enthusiasts of art, biography, and historical memoir, Tristram Hunt's collection provides an engaging and enlightening journey through the pivotal moments and figures that have shaped our cultural heritage. Whether you're a seasoned admirer of historical tales or a curious newcomer, these books offer a gateway to understanding the interplay between individual lives and broader societal transformations.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-radical-potter-by-tristram-hunt-9780141984629","title":"The Radical Potter","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA spectacular biography of the great designer, entrepreneur, abolitionist and beacon of the Industrial Revolution, from acclaimed historian and director of the Victoria and Albert Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJosiah Wedgwood, perhaps the greatest English potter who ever lived, epitomised the best of his age. From his kilns and workshops in Stoke-on-Trent, he revolutionised the production of ceramics in Georgian Britain by marrying technology with design, manufacturing efficiency and retail flair. He transformed the luxury markets not only of London, Liverpool, Bath and Dublin but of America and the world, helping to usher in a mass consumer society. Tristram Hunt calls him \u003cem\u003e‘the Steve Jobs of the eighteenth century’\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut Wedgwood was radical in his mind and politics as well as in his designs. He campaigned for free trade and religious toleration, read pioneering papers to the Royal Society and was a member of the celebrated Lunar Society of Birmingham. Most significantly, he created the ceramic 'Emancipation Badge', depicting a slave in chains and inscribed \u003cem\u003e‘Am I Not a Man and a Brother?’\u003c\/em\u003e, which became the symbol of the abolitionist movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTristram Hunt's hugely enjoyable new biography, strongly based on Wedgwood's notebooks, letters and the words of his contemporaries, brilliantly captures the energy and originality of Wedgwood and his extraordinary contribution to the transformation of eighteenth-century Britain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46380231033068,"sku":"9780141984629","price":29.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14648273482238.jpg?v=1744847572"},{"product_id":"bryan-organ-by-roy-strong-9780500029831","title":"Bryan Organ","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished to mark the artist's 90th birthday, this is the first and only book to provide an overview of Bryan Organ, one of the world's great portrait painters.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book tells the story of Bryan Organ, whose works have been commissioned by the National Portrait Gallery more than any other 20th-century painter. It is itself a portrait, one that draws on his beginnings on the school cricket pitch and at art college as well as his time sketching others in recording studios, on the polo field and at the Elysée Palace. It tells the stories of his most important paintings, his friendship with Graham Sutherland, and his endless experimentation with movement, space and form. For the first time, it offers a contextual overview of his paintings, drawings, prints and sketches from the 1950s to today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether painting Prince Charles, Sir Harold Macmillan, Elton John, President Mitterrand or pigeon fanciers Mr and Mrs Sharples, Organ's strategy is to find a point of contact with his sitters and get to know them. As this beautiful book illustrates, his acute powers of observation, his facility as a draughtsman and meticulous painting technique enable him to create a psychological likeness that feels like a real human encounter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDespite his success, Organ has always shunned the limelight. When his controversial 1970 portrait of Princess Margaret hit the front pages, he found it difficult to cope with the uproar and retreated to France. Some ten years later, his portrait of Princess Diana was slashed by an anti-monarchist, and Organ decided that enough was enough. Since then, he has continued to work quietly, but refuses to be involved in any exhibitions and avoids all press coverage. Organ provided unprecedented access to his entire archive for this book, the only overview of his illustrious career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46847709315308,"sku":"9780500029831","price":110.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/0ca3cee30b0f937a36a1c1c3a94aab00.jpg?v=1758963999"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/tristram-hunt.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}