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This large-format hardback book covers mainly the last two decades of Smith’s work, a period in which he has continued to develop his distinctive style. His work is still rich texturally, and reflective and analytical in nature. He creates rhythms and irregular patterns, while celebrating the language of painting.

Across the globe, millions of computer screens flicker with the artfully coded world of T'Rain - an addictive internet role-playing game of fantasy and adventure. But backstreet hackers in China have just unleashed a contagious virus called Reamde, and as it rampages through the gaming world, the computer of one dangerous man is infected.

Louise and Benjamin set out with a pirate in search of their father, but instead find a terrifying ghost ship.