Catherine Mason

This is a thoroughly approachable review, following four years of research. The experiences of the pioneers in the use of computers in art have never been researched before and with the rarity of computers and the lack of access to them, the part played by art colleges was crucial. This is a book fo...

Illustrated throughout with her colorful and vibrant paintings, this is the story of English artist Janice Sylvia Brock. It follows the fascinating and at times harrowing journey of a unique talent, who survived childhood illness and despite disability became an internationally successful painter. J...

Catherine Mason's vegetarian recipes have been described by Nigel Slater as 'Bold, sassy, sophisticated cooking'. This book which appeared in hardback in 2002 and is now published for the first time in paperback will be welcomed by the many fans of her recipes. Her pared-down lively style of coo...

Technological optimism, even utopianism, was widespread at midcentury; in Britain, Harold Wilson in 1963 promised a new nation "forged from the white heat of the technological revolution." In this heady atmosphere, pioneering artists transformed the co...

Films such as "Gladiator", "Braveheart", and "Attila the Hun" and books on people such as the Vikings and Celts are drawing attention to the ancient people of Europe. With the end of the Cold War, there is also renewed interest in the people formerly behind the Iron Curtain, such as the Kosovars or ...

Practical information and design ideas to suit all shapes and sizes of plot Advice on planting herbs to make the most of their colors, forms, textures and scents.