The Phaidon Focus series presents engaging, up–to–date introductions to art’s modern masters. Compact, affordable, and beautifully produced, the books in this growing series are written by top experts
The definitive monograph on a celebrated Italian architect, Carlo Scarpa includes more than 350 photographs, sketches, and architectural plans, along with in‐depth ‘walk throughs’ of ov
The first comprehensive monograph covering the complete career of Elliott Erwitt (b.1928), one of the leading photographers of his generation, and an influential member of the Magnum photographic agen
John Everett Millais was one of the most successful and acclaimed British painters of the nineteenth century. A founder member of the radical Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, an acclaimed society portraiti
Japanese photographer Daido Moriyama (b. 1938) is well know as one today's most innovative and arresting image makers. His unique snapshot aesthetic radically changed the world of photography, both in
Fish: Recipes from the Sea features over 200 authentic Italian home cooking recipes for preparing fish and seafood, carefully collected from the Silver Spoon kitchen. From traditional seafood groups t
With a background in animation for Disney, acclaimed American director Tim Burton has a knack for imaginary worlds and unusual characters. Ferenczi, a cinema critic for French weekly Telerama, provide
The full autobiography of Ferran Adria, the best chef in the world. An intimate, intelligent look at Ferran Adria's astonishing career and its far-reaching impact on the culinary world.
An introduction to the history and architecture of the American house, from the 12th century to the present, features 100 exemplary houses ranging from traditional dwellings to iconic masterpieces of
Stephen Shore's photographs of ordinary America have had an extraordinary impact. Shore spent the 1970s crisscrossing the continent to assemble his two best known bodies of work. American Surfaces and
Gabriele Basilico (b.1944) is one of the most important Italian photographers. Coming from the long-established tradition of landscape art, his is an idiosyncratic representation of architecture and l
From its first beginnings over 7,000 years ago, the land that is now Egypt nurtured an extraordinary pioneering civilization - one of the oldest, most powerful, long-lasting and technically accomplish
This is Eugene Richards' 1972 photographic essay, a social document of his home town of Dorchester, Massachusetts, previously only self-published. The book includes additional pictures and a text that
A comprehensive history of architecture throughout the world, from ancient times to the present, in a new and revised editionCompletely redesigned with more than 400 illustrations, new maps, time char
Survey's Islamic art in its myriad cultural and regional variation during the first twelve centuries after the revelations of The Prophet. Without minimizing the differences, focuses on the temporal a
A stylish compendium of the work of graphic artist Fletcher, whose ideas and design development have earned him the honorarium of "master" in the field. The collection naturally features photographs
Rihanna invites you into her world with this stunning visual autobiography. From her Barbados childhood to her worldwide tours, from iconic fashion moments to private time with friends and family, the
Enter the world of high fashion with the creative legend who designed and directed the greatest spectacles in fashion with hundreds of unpublished behind-the-scenes images.The New York Times describes
It's a book of world records... of bones! Guess whose bones are the longest, shortest, heaviest, spikiest, and more. With touchable skeletons!Ten record-breaking animal bones are introduced through a
An unprecedented homage to modernist architecture from the 1920s up to the present day Ornament Is Crime is a celebration and a thought-provoking reappraisal of modernist architecture. The book propos
An updated edition of the first - and still most authoritative - book on the legendary American iconoclast Twenty years ago, Phaidon published what has become the definitive study of Arkansas-born Jim
A timely collection of rarely seen work by the world's most important war photographer – his first book in two decades.James Nachtwey has devoted himself to documenting conflict and critical social is
60 stunning works of contemporary architecture, all of which have a special relationship with the natural landscape Elemental Living presents 60 works of architecture from across the 20th and 21st cen
The most comprehensive monograph on one of the most enigmatic photographers of the 20th century - now in paperback"Woodman's pioneering style and technique have made her one of America's most notable
India explores the lives of everyday people in extraordinary settings through the lens of Steve McCurry, one of the most admired photographers working today. This new portfolio of emotive and beautifu
An authoritative and wide-ranging visual essay on the aesthetics of Japan, now in a beautiful paperback edition. A unique handbook that aids an understanding of Japanese culture through its architectu
Explore one of Italy’s best‐kept culinary secrets and hottest new travel destinations with the latest addition to Phaidon’s series on regional cuisines compiled fromThe Silver Spoon. P
A revised and updated edition of Phaidon’s bestselling book, which brings this landmark work fully up‐to‐date with new additions covering the latest developments in photography.
Through the work of key Magnum photographers, including Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Capa, Eugene Richards, Martin Parr, Inge Morath and Leonard Freed, this book covers a wide range of subjects inclu
Contains photographs of different places on Earth that feature every color on the spectrum, including the grassy gullies of the Clearwater Mountains, lava coming from the Pacaya volcano, and the snowy
Cook it Raw tells the story of an exciting collection of avant garde chefs who come together to create unique dining experiences that explore social, cultural and environmental issues. Normally reserv
Truly far-ranging -- both conceptually and geographically -- The Future of Architecture Since 1889 is a rich, compelling history that will shape future thinking out this period for years to come. Jean
Following up on her successful book 20 Houses by 20 Architects, critic and historian Mercedes Daguerre explores Latin America's modernist tradition through the one-family houses of the region's best a
Film buffs should enjoy this autobiography by Gilles Jacob, president of the Cannes Film Festival. Referred to alternately as Monsieur Cinema, Mister Cinema, and Citizen Cannes, he pulls back the curt
Cohen, a scriptwriter and journalist, introduces the career of famed American filmmaker Steven Spielberg, in this slim photograph- laden volume. She chronicles his career from his early work in Duel a
Toyo Ito (b.1941) is one of the world's most ground-breaking architects, recognized internationally for his inventive and original work. The revolutionary approach to engineering seen in his Sendai Me
Ancient Light brings together a unique collection of fine images of star clusters, galaxies, nebulae and other such spectacular phenomena captured on glass plates by some of the world's finest optical
Describes what colors people of different professions see their world in, including green for a gardener and blue for a diver, but an artist sees his world in different, unconventional colors.
This publication presents a catalogue raisonnae of the ouevre of an artist who has determined the history of art. It is aimed at both specialised readers and at a wider public.
Isa Genzken's work encompasses sculpture, collage, painting and photography. One of the leading artists to have emerged in Germany since the 1980s, Genzken is notable for the way she combines personal
