£20.00
The Atlas Of Improbable Places investigates the geography and geology of our world in search of lost cities and hidden lairs. Hardback 224 pages.Measurements: 19.5 cm x 26.5 cm.
£20.00
Visit the world's wildest places with Royal Geographical Society writer Chris Fitch who takes us on a journey through diverse kingdoms, some remote and unspoilt, some inhospitable wilderness, and some unexplored and largely unknown. We encounter nature's diversity and abundance in remote jungles, incredible natural...
£15.95
The Audubon Birds wallet features beautiful paintings by John James Audubon, the great artist and ornithologist and a dozen bird calls and birdsongs. If you cover the wallet's light sensor, the wallet stays quiet. But if you uncover the sensor, every time you open the...
£1.99
A beautiful photograph of raindrops on dead leaves (you can almost smell the Autumn bonfires) is transformed into high-quality gift wrap. It would also be fantastic for covering books or even lining drawers or shelves. Printed in the U.K. on FSC accredited printers on recycled/FSC,...
£2.75
This is adapted from an 1891 watercolour by Deborah Griscom Passmore, who painted more than a thousand detailed watercolours of fruit for the US Department of Agriculture, where she led a team of artists. Original work courtesy National Agricultural Library, Agricultural Research Service, US Department...
£45.00
Tell the time in Aramaic, Lao, Chinese, Oriya, Sanskrit, Coptic, Greek, Mayan, Egyptian, Thai, Ethiopic, and Bengali! This timepiece has an accurate Japanese quartz movement and a handsome leather strap. Face is 33mm in diameter. Splash-proof but not water-proof. Comes in a presentation tin.
£14.99
Ada Lovelace, Marie Curie, Aphra Behn, Sojourner Truth and many more famous women who changed the world enter in this fantastic book. These women went above and beyond to change the world they were in and we recognize their success in 'Bad Girls Through History'....
£12.95
All 50 of the book titles printed on this bag have been banned somewhere, for an amazing variety of reasons - yes even James and the Giant Peach. Some are regarded as too sexy some as too political, and some, including Black Beauty, as racist....
£30.00
This scarf is soft to the touch and a wonderful gift for any book enthusiast. It features titles of books that have been banned in a range of different countries for a variety of strange different reasons. Hand printed in India. Made from 80% Cotton...
£8.99
A fascinating pair - one sock features titles of books that have been banned in various countries around the world, the other features a redacted version of the same titles. Choice of 2 adult sizes: Women's 3.5 - 6.5 UK (9-11 US sock size) and...
£7.99
A cute fridge magnet of the great Baruch Spinoza, of whom Hegel said: "You are either a Spinozist or not a philosopher at all". A truly thoughtful gift! Amazingly this magnet also doubles as a finger puppet. Measures 10 cm tall. A fridge Magnet which...
£30.00
A pair of sterling silver stud earrings in the familiar shape of the bass clef. Each stud measures 10mm x 8mm Made from sterling silver.
£8.95
Who was the most shocking rock band in history, the Sex Pistols or Black Sabbath? Did Led Zeppelin destroy more hotel rooms than The Who? Was anyone more influential than The Beatles? This fun trump game rates 32 bands by criteria ranging from Commercial Success,...
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The Bauhaus: Albers, Itten and Klee. The School of Life has created three sets of notebooks, each dedicated to a Great Thinker. Each notebook carries an introduction to that thinker on the inside front page, his or her name beautifully printed on the cover, and otherwise empty...
£9.95
This generously-sized bone china mug features on one side the original poster design translated into English, and on the other side a dustbin bearing the original French slogan: "La Beauté est dans la rue" Large bone china mug.Height 9cm, diameter 8cm.
£10.99
A lovely mug with an illustration from the Wellcome Collection. Anyone interested in fine china, beautiful vintage illustration, hot beverages, honey, traditional symbols of hard work or the order apoidea needs to have this mug. Dimensions 9cm x 9.3cm. Matching box.Fine vegan-friendly china.
£10.99
This charming ceramic tray can be used for serving finger food at parties or just somewhere to put your belongings or jewellery at the end of the day. The antique illustration is from the Wellcome Collection. Measures 13cm x 13cm.Dishwasher safe.Vegan fine china.
£16.99
A miniature bust of Beethoven for your kitchen, which also serves as a one-hour wind-up timer; when time's up, it plays Für Elise. Measures approx 11cm high and 6cm diameter.
£3.50
This gorgeous die-cut card of Beethoven shows him in full creative flow. Blank inside, it comes with an envelope and a sheet of stickers filled with quotes and traditional messages such as Happy Birthday. Measures 10 x 22cm.Includes a sticker sheet.
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This gorgeous mug, with its vintage illustration from the Wellcome Collection, is brilliant for biologists, insect lovers, or anyone who loves the intricate, iridescent things in our world. Dimensions 9cm x 9.3cm. Matching box.Fine vegan-friendly china.
£10.99
This charming ceramic tray can be used for serving finger food at parties or just somewhere to put your belongings or jewellery at the end of the day. The antique illustration is from the Wellcome Collection. Measures 10 x 15cm.Dishwasher and microwave proof.Vegan friendly china.Comes...
£3.95
A pocket-sized tin of portable confidence from The Unemployed Philosopher's Guild. Featuring the most famous painting by Gustav Klimt. Contains approx 60 peppermints. Tin measures 4.5 x 4.5 x 1.5cm.
£15.00
Being a Writer contains wit, wisdom and hard-won practical advice from some of the world’s greatest authors about the art of writing and how they came to define themselves as writers. Hardback 240 pages. Measurements: 19.5 cm x 15.5 cm.
£10.99
Enjoy your tea with this electrifying Benjamin Franklin mug. Includes a notch for the tea bag string which acts as Franklin's famous kite. Porcelain mug. Measures 9cm high. Comes boxed.
£26.00
A beautiful range of vases designed by Jane Mount, author of Bibliophile and co-creator of My Ideal Bookshelf, suitable for holding kitchen utensils, flowers, pens and more. 'A Compendium of Flowers' features a quotation from Oscar Wilde on the back: 'With freedom, books, flowers, and...
£14.99
One hundred postcards in a book-shaped box. This collection showcases bold graphic interpretations of 50 of the greatest literary quotes of all time. From Virginia Wolf to Oscar Wilde, from Brontë to Poe to Austen, these quotes will kindle you in your endeavors. 100 postcards...
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Legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday features on one of these enamel pins, and on the other, the white gardenia she always wore in her hair. Set of two enamel pins with rubber pin back.Approximately 2.5cm tall.
£3.50
An stunning die-cut card of Billie Holiday in full voice. Blank inside, it comes with an envelope and a sheet of stickers filled with Holiday quotes and traditional messages such as 'Good Luck'. Measures 10 x 22cm.Includes a sticker sheet.
£9.99
This set of four Biology coasters are perfect for anyone interested in medicine, history or the gruesome wonders of the human body. The designs are taken from a 19th Century anatomy book from the Wellcome Collection, and would make a perfect present for those who...
£19.99
Subjects covered include plant and animal biology, a section on evolution and information about photosynthesis. Research on the effects of hypnopaedia have been inconclusive, but these studious pillowcases certainly give you the opportunity to sleep on things you've learned. Handprinted 50% cotton, 50% polyester.Standard pillowcase.Wash...
£12.99
Enjoy a cup of tea at the bottom of the sea. This wonderful mug lights up when filled with a hot liquid with seven bioluminescent deep-sea creatures, including the American Comb Jellyfish, Firefly Squid, Anglerfish and the exotically-named Scaleless Black Dragonfish. These fascinating animals are...
£16.99
This jigsaw is based on a 2004 National Geographic map showing the incredible journeys that birds undertake each year. The migration paths are shown on a map of the Western Hemisphere that is overlaid with their routes from nesting grounds to wintering areas. Full-colour bird...
£16.99
This jigsaw is based on a 2004 National Geographic image showing the incredible journeys that birds undertake each year. The migration paths are shown on a map of the Eastern Hemisphere that is overlaid with their routes from nesting grounds to wintering areas. Full-colour bird...
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This tea towel shows a wonderful illustration from James Audubon’s great classic Birds of America. Has there ever been another such combination of artistic skill and ornithological knowledge? 100% Cotton.Individually tied with black ribbon.Measures 50cm x 70cm.
£10.99
This charming ceramic tray can be used for serving finger food at parties or just somewhere to put your belongings or jewellery at the end of the day. A gorgeous illustration from James Audubon’s great classic Birds of America. Measures 13cm x 13cm.Dishwasher safe.Vegan fine...
£4.99
Intellectual and proud? We approve! Part of our Badges of Honour range. Enameled blue and gold metal badge. Measures approx 3 cm long. Made in the UK.
£4.99
A skill we all wish we had, but you've got it in droves. Or so you told us! Part of our Badges of Honour range. Enameled white and silver metal badge. Measures approx 3 cm long. Made in the UK.
£12.95
This printed image snakes its way across your torso in such an affectionate way. Don't worry though, it's not going to suffocate you - it will probably cut off your blood supply which is much more efficient. 100% cotton.Green t-shirt printed in full black. Care:...
£16.95
This printed image snakes its way across your torso in such an affectionate way. Don't worry though, it's not going to suffocate you - it will probably cut off your blood supply which is much more efficient. 100% cotton.Green t-shirt printed in full black. Care:...
£11.95
The White-tailed Bumblebee is one of Britain’s most distinctive and best-loved bees. This beautiful photograph shows incredible detail, right down to the fine hairs that cover most of her body. Photographed by Arnstein Staverløkk for the Norsk Institutt for Naturforskning. Also available in other styles and...
£17.95
The White-tailed Bumblebee is one of Britain's most distinctive and best-loved bees. This beautiful photograph shows incredible detail, right down to the fine hairs that cover most of her body. Photographed by Arnstein Staverløkk for the Norsk Institutt for Naturforskning. 100% cotton.White coloured t-shirt with...
£17.95
The White-tailed Bumblebee is one of Britain’s most distinctive and best-loved bees. This beautiful photograph shows incredible detail, right down to the fine hairs that cover most of her body. Photographed by Arnstein Staverløkk for the Norsk Institutt for Naturforskning. A slim, 'fitted' t-shirt; design...
£18.95
The White-tailed Bumblebee is one of Britain’s most distinctive and best-loved bees. This beautiful photograph shows incredible detail, right down to the fine hairs that cover most of her body. Photographed by Arnstein Staverløkk for the Norsk Institutt for Naturforskning. Also available in other styles and...
£2.50
Although made from plastic, these pens are eerily bone-like. Choose from Tibia, Spine, Phalanx and Femur. Each pen measures between 15 and 16.5cm long.Black ink.Includes small lid
£4.99
Be proud of being bookish with this fantastic pin! Made in a rich purple coloured enamel, this would make a great gift for bibliophiles or librarians. Part of our Badges of Honour range. Enameled purple metal badge. Measures approx 3 cm long. Made in the...
£42.00
A combined reading lamp and book stand, forming that familiar, fundamental 'house' shape with or without a book. Please note, the book pictured is not included! Frosted plastic. Measures 14.5 x 11.5 x 15cm. Cool LED bulb supplied. Can also be used with a suitable...
£8.99
Anobium Punctatum, an adorable little critter, this cuddly bookworm is guaranteed not to eat your books. Forget silverfish and booklice, Anobium Punctatum is the ultimate bibliophage! This Giant Microbe comes with a small fact sheet. 16cm high. 100% polyester, surface wash only. Not suitable for...
£8.99
Borges's famous quote encapsulates our feelings for those precious and special places, libraries. Show your love for our much-threatened common resource with this beautiful bag, printed in white on red-brick-university-red. Large strong cotton book bag with short handles. Measures 38 x 43 x 10cm.
