Nicholson (1893-1982) was an internationally prominent pioneer of abstract art whose career spanned 60 years. His work is represented here with some 400 reproductions. The text is detailed and insight
Globally acclaimed miminalist architect, John Pawson, celebrates colors through 320 inspiring photographs. "Pawson is a lot more than just an architect; he's also handy with a camera and has a good ey
The first-hand, behind-the-scenes account of the creative inspiration behind the High Line, the transformative public 'park in the sky' that has reshaped global perceptions of urban space – and become
Winner of the 2009 Umhoefer Prize for Achievement in the Arts and Humanities, this oversized softbound volume documents the work of painter Edward Hopper. The book is produced with Phaidon's usual att
Sculpture Today is a survey of the astonishing changes that the art of sculpture has undergone from the 1960s onwards. Written from a global perspective and generously illustrated with almost 500 imag
Thomas Hirschhorn is a Swiss-born artist who emerged in the 1990s, noted for his giant, labour-intensive, room-sized collages of low-grade materials. Tinfoil, cardboard, plywood, plastic and packing t
A new edition of the acclaimed monograph on the legendary designer, published to coincide with the centenary of his birth.The life and work of Ettore Sottsass is more relevant than ever, with exhibiti
120 of the world's most influential contemporary artists discuss the art that inspires them in this lavishly packaged and designed book."The Artist Project is the latest step among The Met's recent st
Including never-before-seen photographs and ephemera, a behind-the-scenes look into The Beatles' acclaimed first film In March of 1964, director Richard Lester began shooting A Hard Day's Night, a fea
A cookbook with over 100 vegetarian recipes for the home cook from the studio kitchen of world-renowned artist Olafur Eliasson.Discover the act of cooking and eating in a creative environment with Stu
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 Phaidon Atlas of 20th Century World Architecture portrays, for the first time in one volume, an overview of the finest built architecture from around the world completed between 1900 and 1999. The
Following the success of the international best-seller, The Silver Spoon, this is the ultimate book on pasta, featuring 350 classic and modern recipes from the same team behind the Italian classic. Th
In this first comprehensive study of the artist, now issued in paperback, Robertson shows the full scope of Grimshaw's work - from the early landscapes of the Lake District and Yorkshire to the townsc
L S Lowry's 'matchstick men' have become some of the most readily recognized images in twentieth-century British art. His vivid and faithful portrayal of the industrial north has led to his historical
A clever and refreshing approach to learning about shapes, with a bit of silliness mixed in This unexpected take on shapes offers a breath of fresh air within this well-established toddler concept gen
The huge popularity of Spanish food has grown even more following the publication of the iconic 1080 Recipes, and the best-loved type of Spanish food is tapas. Tapas consists of appetizing little dish
"Max Huber (1919-92) is one of the most significant graphic designers of the twentieth century. In this comprehensive monograph, the first to be published on this major figure, the authors trace and i
Fully illustrated with over 700 images including film stills, posters and behind-the-scenes shots, this book also features in-depth case studies on a wide range of films. Cinema Today provides an unpa
St Paul's Cathedral is one of the most magnificent buildings ever constructed. With arches modelled on those in the ancient Basilica of Maxentius and a huge dome rivaling that of St Peter's, Wren's Ca
Francisco Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828) was in his lifetime the foremost painter in Spain, and his reputation has remained undimmed ever since.For most of his career he painted for the Spanish Court, p
When Mr Mellops discovers a family treasure map he takes his sons on a maritime adventure. Before they know it, the Mellops are dodging a giant octopus, exploring an undersea wreck and digging for tre
Martine Franck (b. 1938) is one of the few women photographers to have gained international recognition and is best known for her photographs of those living on the margins of society or in isolated c
At a time when vintage comics are fetching huge prices at auction, this book traces the history of the medium from 'comic papers' for kids, through the underground 'comix' movement of the 1960s and 19
"One of the world's most celebrated architects at the time of his death at the age of 51, the Finnish-born, American-trained master of Modernism designed and built more than thirty-five buildings in h
One of the world's most celebrated architects at the time of his death at the age of 51, the Finnish-born, American-trained master of Modernism designed and built more than thirty-five buildings in hi
In 1863 Claude Monet and Frederic Bazille left Paris for Barbizon, a small village on the edge of the Forest of Fontainebleau, forty miles south-west of Paris. They came to this district to paint from
Avigdor Arikha is one of the most independent-minded artists of our time. In 1965 at the height of a successful career as an abstract painter in Paris and New York he suddenly stopped painting to retu
"Wallpaper* City Guides" not only suggest where to stay, what to eat, and what to drink, but what the tourist passionate about design might want to see, whether he or she has a week or just 24 hours i
In this book, Stephen Shore explores ways of understanding and looking at all types of photographs - from iconic images to found pictures, negatives to digital files. Based on Shore's many years of te
These two small and exquisite churches by Tadao Ando - one rural and 'open', the other urban and 'enclosed' - complement each other perfectly and together provide an insight into Ando's creation of sa
Alvaro Siza is one of the world's most respected architects. Since the 1950s he has built and taught extensively, both in Portugal and internationally. Siza's architecture is based on a unity of space
Fishing trips, miniature golf, and a whole new gang of friends figure in the third book in the classic series about the cheeky French schoolboy, Nicholas. Illustrations.
This book is the first publication on one of the largest and most important private contemporary art collections in the world today, the Rubell Family Collection.Collectors since 1967, the Rubell fami
The Lawson-Westen House was designed for a couple who cook together and entertain frequently. The vertical funnel of space above the food preparation area that results, is a dominant form in the build
