The designer, author and design activist Victor J. Papanek anticipated an understanding of design as a tool for political change and social good that is more relevant today than ever. He was one of th
Asia has long fascinated European artists. The gradual arrival of art objects and textiles from the Orient were inexhaustible sources of inspiration for painters, sculptors and of course couturiers. Y
A guide to the United Kingdom’s truly exemplary, organic, sustainable, and ethical restaurants. Truth, Love & Clean Cutlery: A Guide to the Truly Good Restaurants and Food Experiences of the United
Published in 2015, this book not only addresses these issues in a scientific and objective manner but also leads the reader through new search paths. Many books on the theme have been already publishe
With this publication, Keith Coventry (*1958, Burnley, Great Britain) presents an overview of his oeuvre from its beginnings in the early 1990s to the present day, shedding light on his exploration of
Combines detailed photographs and graphics with concise, informative text to make the complex concepts of wound care easy to understand. Maximizes the power of visual thinking by showing as well
The artist and collector Martin Dammann has studied war photography, the impact of images, and how history is written. During his research, he came across many amateur photographs of soldiers in the G
As part of the ’60s fashion movement, Peter Golding’s famous ACE boutique in London’s Chelsea district brought him into regular contact with the biggest names in rock ’n’ roll, and he went on to creat
The story of a new Loro Piana excellence, told through the photos of wonderful landscapes and extraordinary people in Australia and New Zealand. There is excellence nature bestows upon man with an im
There is no one way to design a modern urban house. Demand for space in cities the world over is higher than ever and new buildings must meet stringent energy saving requirements and negotiate a myria
Jirí Dokoupil was born in Krnov, former Czechoslovakia, in 1954. After the invasion of the Soviet army in Prague in 1968, he fled with his family to Germany. Dokoupil was founding-member of the Germ
The first major international publication devoted to the Polish painter, considered a pioneer of the classical avant-garde of the 1920s and 1930s. Henryk Stazewski (1894-1988), described by the appel
The world of work is going through a large-scale transition with digitization, automation and acceleration. Critical skills and expertise are imperative for companies and their employees to succeed in
The work of Andrew Bromberg, creative director of the global architecture and design practice Aedas and a leading light in cutting-edge design of skyscrapers and large-scale developments, has appeared
Take on the role of the Monster Hunter in this fully interactive, flick-through-the pages, choose-your-own-destiny adventure story. YOU are the Monster Hunter, protector of the living, and curse of
On the occasion of the 450th anniversary of the death of Pieter Bruegel the Elder (c.1525/30–1569) the Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna is mounting the first-ever large monograph exhibition of the lead
A greatest hits collection of 40 party-starting, hard-rocking cocktail recipes. Like your liquor as hard as your rock music? Then you’ll love this collection of pun-based cocktails that pay trib
Personally compiled and curated by Yoko Ono, Imagine John Yoko is the definitive inside story – told in revelatory detail – of the making of the legendary album and all that surrounded it: the locatio
In her recently made works, Justine Otto (*1974 in Zabrze, Poland) relates fi guration and abstraction to one another. Her heroic paintings work away at the history of painting just as they do at huma
The first publication covering the practice of the artist, examining a large body of his work over the course of his career. Abbas Akhavan’s practice ranges from site-specific ephemeral installation
At the turn of the 20th century, Vienna became an epicenter for new thought, increasingly running counter to the prevalent conservatism symbolized by the neo-classical facades of the buildings in the
Wow! is a fantastic series that is full of only the best and most amazing facts. Wow! Animals is full of extraordinary information about a wide range of creatures. Discover that goats have rectangular
The skills that we learn bind our lives together. Do you want to know how to grow your own food? Or how to keep bees? How to forage for edible seaweed along the shoreline, or wild greens down by the s
Beloved Impressionist painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir left a vibrant legacy that influenced the life and films of his son, the acclaimed director Jean Renoir.The Impressionist paintings of Pierre-August
The significant body of work that Carol Rhodes has produced over the past twenty five years assimilates and moves beyond two major critical impasses for modern painting: photography and pure abstrac
On 9 March 1908 the Internazionale F.C. was born from its archrival: Milan. The colours chosen for its shield were gold, black and light blue, like the stars and the skies. For the 110th anniversary
Painters often draw from existing visual materials, such as photographs and reproductions of past works of art, to construct their work. Mamma Andersson is no exception but takes the process a step
The first comprehensive monograph on this British artist, presenting over a decade of work. A witty, dark and sensitive humour runs through Des Hughes’s work, delivered in a seemingly deadpan tone.
This long overdue monograph presents a panorama of portraits from the photographer William Coupon. Coupon was given wide access to artists, musicians, politicians, authors, and the world’s indigenou
Magnum Photos first covered China on assignment in the 1930s, when Robert Capa and Henri Cartier-Bresson established what has become a long-standing cultural engagement with the ever-changing country.
Wow! Human Body is full of extraordinary information. Find out which creatures live in your eyelashes, how sweaty feet help us to run, what time of the year you grow faster and much more! This is a li
Pocket Museum: Vikings brings together nearly 200 of the most remarkable artefacts that are held in museum collections around the world. Although the popular image of the Vikings is one of wild, viole
Written by an international team of artists, art historians and curators, this absorbing and beautiful book gives readers unparalleled insights into the world’s most iconic artworks. Art: The Whole St
It is nearly the summer holidays and Billy Dexter and his classmates are trying to finish their wicker baskets. Their craft teacher, Miss Beddows, is so appalled by Billy’s efforts that she keeps him
This illustrated introduction to the history of the Islamic world takes its cue from the British Museum’s outstanding collection of art and artifacts from Islamic lands, offering a penetrating insight
In a unique collaborative retrospective, the museums Castello di Rivoli and Centre Pompidou have featured the transnational two-part exhibition Nalini Malani: The Rebellion of the Dead, Retrospective
