Large-size illustrations trace Mucha's skills as a draftsman over more than 40 years. Among the more famous examples are original plans and drawings for "The Seasons," sketches for the Sarah Bernhardt poster, studies from Mucha's stunning and innovative stylebooks, and a sketch for the St. Louis World's Fair poster.

You can admire Ventura's eye for detail of the costumes used in Mucha's designs. It's actually exciting to recognize the dress from a favorite print. For the price of this book, this makes a great reference for Costume Design and Mucha!

Carry a floral theme through all your lettering and borders with this exquisite collection of designs. A bright border of red and lilac anenome is eye-catching, as is a selection of stylish Art Noveau-inspired patterns including Mucha poppies and stylized tulips. Pretty spring and summer alphabets feature flowers and butterflies, while an alphabet of topiary trees gives an alternative look. Finally, an A to Z of flowers, from azaleas to zinnias, forms an alphabet irresistable to all garden lovers.

The delicious objects of Parisian Art Nouveau are explored by cultural correspondent Stephen Smith. Uncovering how the luscious decorative style first erupted into the cityscape, Stephen delves into the city's Bohemian past to learn how some of the 19th century's most glamorous and controversial figures inspired this extraordinary movement Revealing the story behind Alphonse Mucha's sensual posters of actress Sarah Bernhardt, looking at the exquisite jewellery designer Renee Lalique and visiting iconic art nouveau locations such the famous Maxim's restaurant, the programme builds a picture of fin-de-siecle Paris..