Monet once said that his only two interests in life were painting and gardening. In Giverny, he combined these enthusiasms to create the most famous of artists' gardens. This beautifully illustrated b
Tanaka Ikko (b. 1930 in Nara) is one of the established masters of graphic design. His work draws together influences from both East and West, acknowledging the vocabulary of European Modernism while
Polish music has flowered in the twentieth century. Yet the four Poles whose story is told here -- Andrzej Panufnik (1914-91), Witold Lutoslawski (1913-94), Ktzystof Penderecki (b.1933), and Henryk Gó
In the postwar period the South African government gradually developed a policy that was meant to retain forever the rights and privileges of a white minority - apartheid. Whereas in many other societ
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A new monograph capturing the unique spirit and one-of-a-kind creativity of British fashion icon Sir Paul SmithCreated in close collaboration with design legend Sir Paul Smith, Paul Smith celebrates t
An updated edition of the acclaimed monograph, celebrating one of the most iconic and revolutionary artists of our time."Yayoi Kusama transcended the art world to become a fixture of popular cultu
A stunning exploration of the beauty and drama of 150 black structures built by the world's leading architects over 1,000 years. A visually rich book, Black: Architecture in Monochrome casts a new eye
This ice fishing mystery features a grumpy penguin, a troupe of curious onlookers, and a surprise ending! An ice fishing penguin grows increasingly aggravated as his line fails to attract fish, but hi
In the footsteps of the acclaimed Concrete and Brick, a fresh look at one of the world's most versatile building materials A fascinating, visually rich collection, Wood explores the beauty of this ver
30,000 Years of Art is an accessible, chronological introduction to art history from 28,000 BC to the present day. Providing a truly global and comprehensive perspective,30,000 Years of Art charts a c
An overview of contemporary Brazilian culture from photography to fashion, street art to gastronomy and architecture to music. A fresh look at one of the most exciting countries on the planet from tho
A Way of Living: The Art of Willem de Kooning is the most wide–ranging and comprehensive monograph on this towering figure of Abstract Impressionism. Author Judith Zilczer – a leading authority on the
Nathan Myhrvold, co–author of Modernist Cuisine, says of Ferran Adria’s elBulli 2005 – 2011, "This record of his cuisine, techniques, and creative process is invaluable both as a book to cook from, an
The worlds most comprehensive city guides series for the design-consious traveller, with over 100 titles in print. Includes the best design, art, architecture, places to eat, sleep and drink that a ci
The worlds most comprehensive city guides series for the design-consious traveller, with over 100 titles in print. Includes the best design, art, architecture, places to eat, sleep and drink that a ci
The worlds most comprehensive city guides series for the design-consious traveller, with over 100 titles in print. Includes the best design, art, architecture, places to eat, sleep and drink that a ci
The worlds most comprehensive city guides series for the design-consious traveller, with over 100 titles in print. Includes the best design, art, architecture, places to eat, sleep and drink that a ci
Tim Burton is one of the most popular and innovative creative forces working in Hollywood today. From his first films as a cinema obsessed adolescent to his most recent Hollywood blockbusters like Swe
This is the ultimate cookbook for beginners, showing how to cook easy, delicious meals for any occasion. With a winning combination of step-by step-photographs and foolproof recipes, it takes 100 favo
Arata Isozaki's (b.1931) is one of the most important and respected Japanese architects of the twentieth century. Since opening his practice in 1963, he has built extensively in Japan, Europe, North A
'Paradise Lost: Persia from Above' is a unique photographic record of a fascinating part of the world, unfamiliar to many of us. Between 1976 and 1978, Georg Gerster, a pioneer of aerial photography,
The concept that the Japanese call ki, meaning the spirit of things, can be seen throughout Japanese life and culture. What Gian Carlo Calza calls 'Japan style' in his authoritative text is demonstrat
This hardback notebook features cartoons and illustrations on the theme of psychoanalysis by New Yorker cover artist Jean-Jacques Sempe, who is one of the best-loved illustrators in the world today, a
Modern House 3 is an overview of the most innovative houses built around the world in recent years, following the successful publication of Phaidon's Modern House (1993) and Modern House 2 (2000). Thi
In the decades since the advent of the shopping mall, shopping has become synonymous with entertainment and the retail store a key player in establishing brand identity. In a growing trend, high-profi
Drawing from those same impulses that compel us all to take pictures of our family, this book considers the entirely unique response of photographers to their family and the significance of this work
Victorian Painting is a comprehensive survey of one of the most fertile and varied eras in the history of painting. It embraces not just the United Kingdom, but also English-speaking countries linked
The first monograph in English on the work of French architect Auguste Perret (1874-1954), a pioneering precursor to the Modern movementLooks at Perret's projects in France and abroad, such as the Mus
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This book is a global epic that transcends mere image-making to become an affirmation of the enduring spirit of working women and men. Sebastião Salgado unearths layers of visual information to reveal
The first ever fully-illustrated art dictionary presents an abundance of famous, varied and colorful images by 500 of the greatest artists from the Middle Ages to the present day, arranged in alphabet
This splendid work was first published in 1953 and remains a classic of the literature on Michelangelo. It continues to be the only volume that contains illustrations of all the master's work excludi
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In the footsteps of bestsellers Where Chefs Eat and Where to Eat Pizza – where the best bartenders go for the best drinksWhere Bartenders Drink is THE insider’s guide. The best 300 expert drink-makers
A compelling visual portrait of a time, place, and subculture that raised a middle finger to modern society Oh So Pretty: Punk in Print 1976-80 is an unrivalled collection of visually striking ephemer
An in-depth study of the work of German-born industrial designer Richard Sapper, most famous for designs such as the Tizio lamp and the Brionvega radio.Richard Sapper (b. 1932), a German-born designer
A 60-recipe book from an internationally acclaimed chef/brewer duo dedicated to elevating and pairing beer with high-end dining.The debut book by Danish gypsy brewer Jeppe Jarnit-Bjergso of the bar To
Over 1,000 food experts and aficionados from around the world reveal their insider tips on finding a perfect slice of pizzaFrom the publishers of the bestselling Where Chefs Eat comes the next food-gu
"The seminal work by photographer and artist Roger Ballen, re‐released in an expanded edition with never‐before&hypehn;seen images from Ballen’s archive.
