A fully illustrated children's edition of Katy Hessel's bestselling adult book The Story of Art Without Men, covering artists from across the globe and throughout history. A beautiful journey through the untold stories of art, adapted from the global sensation The Story of Art Without Men, by expert art historian and bestselling author Katy Hessel. Step into the incredible lives of the women artists who have gone uncelebrated for too long. Journey through history, from the Renaissance to the Second World War, and across the globe, from Cornwall to Manhattan, Nigeria, Japan and more, to discover the stories of women who changed the world with their incredible art. You'll learn about the extraordinary lives of freedom fighters, game changers and adventurers - and be astounded by the art they made, with its striking landscapes, hidden messages and calls for women's rights. Based on the bestselling book The Story of Art Without Men, this version includes breathtaking illustrations and a host of new art and artists to discover.

Details

ISBN13: 9780241738191
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 176
Edition:
Publication Date: 17 Mar 2026
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
Publication City, Country: United Kingdom
Dimensions (cm): 30.4(H)x22.6(L)x1.9(W)1046
Weight (gm): 1046

Author Biography

Katy Hessel is an art historian and the author of The Story of Art without Men, the international bestseller and Waterstones Book of the Year 2022, which is now being adapted into an illustrated children's book for publication in 2026. Her second book for adults, How to Live an Artful Life, was published in 2025. She runs @thegreatwomenartists on Instagram, hosts The Great Women Artists Podcast and is a columnist for the Guardian. Hessel is a Visiting Fellow at Cambridge University and a Trustee of Charleston. In 2024, she launched Museums Without Men, an audio series highlighting works by women artists in museum collections worldwide, such as The Met and Tate Britain.

Reviews

Richly illustrated . . . celebrates overlooked talent while revealing the barriers women have faced. * The i *
Absorbing, enticing illustrations . . . a superb introduction to art history * Guardian  *