Martin Bailey Books

Studio of the South tells the fascinating story of Van Gogh's time in Arles and the Yellow House

A fully illustrated account of Van Gogh's time at the asylum in Saint-Remy.

Van Gogh’s Finale is a definitive account of the final days of the artist’s life and the incredible story of what followed.

Living with Vincent van Gogh provides unique insight into how the people and places of Van Gogh's life relate to his work, illustrated throughout with artworks, archive imagery and contemporary landscape photography.

The adventures of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of the legendary Sherlock Holmes , come to life in this inspiring picture book biography.What if you wrote a story about a detective, and he became the most famous detective ever? Wouldn’t that be wonderful? Or . . . would it? Arthur has always loved stories. Even as he grew up poor, endured hardships at school and experienced danger on the high seas, Arthur was always thrilled and inspired by stories. Eventually, he writes his own, and after many years of struggle as a writer, he finally finds success with a series of mystery stories starring his genius detective, Sherlock Holmes. But is it possible for a character to become too successful? Too popular? And if that happens to Arthur, will he really throw his greatest literary creation . . . over a cliff?!From the author of Mary Who Wrote Frankenstein comes a riveting and humorous picture book about the incredible life of Arthur Conan doctor, adventurer, tireless campaigner for justice . . . and creator of the world’s most famous detective!

This book focuses for the first time on the relationship between drawing and painting in Van Gogh's Art. Includes 50 paintings and 120 major watercolours and drawings by Van Gogh.

From the author of If You Happen to Have a Dinosaur comes a funny and sweet cross-country roadtrip adventure with a sassy septuagenarian and her quirky canine. Feisty Annie Magruder and her dog, Carson, live in British Columbia, Canada, and they're setting out to visit her sister, Elsie, in Newfoundland. In their little rattlebang car, packed with Carson's favorite toy, Squeaky Chicken, and plenty of baloney sandwiches, Annie and Carson hit the road! They travel province by province, taking in each unique landscape and experiencing something special to that particular part of this vast, grand country. For example, they marvel at the beauty of the big, open sky -- and grasshoppers! -- in Saskatchewan and discover the gorgeous red earth and delicious lobster rolls in PEI, before finally being greeted by Elsie -- and a surprise for Carson!

The story follows a small mouse named Sir Daddimus, who undertakes a seemingly simple mission in a vast world. Through imaginative storytelling, the narrative unfolds in parallel tales of reality and fantasy, with minimal dialogue. The illustrations play a crucial role in conveying the story, encouraging rich discussions between children and parents as they explore the themes of adventure and the significance of even the smallest missions.

Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528) was one of the greatest artists of the Northern Renaissance, remarkable for the range and versatility of his work. His woodcuts and engravings made him famous throughout Europe and he is still regarded as one of the most brilliant printmakers of all time. Dürer was equally successful at religious and secular subjects, painting magnificent altarpieces and powerful portraits. He also produced an impressive range of drawings and watercolours in a variety of media.The son of an Hungarian goldsmith, Dürer grew up in Nuremberg, a town half-way between the Netherlands and Italy, and he found inspiration in the work of the painters of both these major artistic centres of his time. But rather than simply imitating what others were doing, Dürer was very much an innovator; he is the first artist who is known to have produced a self-portrait and to have done a landscape painting of a specific scene. Includes 88 illustrations, 48 in colour.

Another high-speed adventure with those reluctant time travelers, the Binkertons! Once again, the Binkerton children try to get away before the owner of the creepy Good Times Travel Agency can send them back in time. But once again, they fail. This time, the trio lands in ancient China, where Libby quickly slips away from Josh and Emma in an official carriage headed to the capital. Then, as the twins set out after her, theyÕre mistaken for barbarian spies and imperial guards begin chasing them. Will they manage to find Libby, and their way back home, without getting caught? Kids wonÕt want to miss this rollicking, all-inclusive trip back in time!