The first comprehensive monograph on Mario Bellini, one of Italy's most versatile and influential designers.Richly illustrated with over 500 images including sketches and photographs from Mario Bellin
A ground-breaking and enlightening exploration of the structures which elevate architecture to spirituality. Sacred Spaces showcases 30 of the most breath-taking, innovative, iconic and undiscovered
Narrative surveys explore how fashion has changed and evolved over time, breaking down the cultural and social history of clothing as it pertains to specific body parts.
A study of the core elements of the artistic styles looks at the works of well- and lesser-known artists, including painters, sculptors, interior designers, and architects.
The definitive book on a creative force who continues to influence sculpture and installation art Jessica Stockholder has long broken down the boundaries between painting, sculpture, and architecture
Advice, strong opinions, and personal revelations by the world?s greatest artists ? exclusively researched for this new bookFeaturing the most inspirational and insightful collection of quotes by arti
The definitive guide to Thai cuisine, with 500 authentic recipes from every region brought together in one comprehensive and beautifully produced volume.Author and photographer Jean–Pierre Gabriel tra
Presents works of site-specific art from the Americas, from prehistoric pictographs and baroque church interiors to contemporary earthworks and sculptures, arranged by location, from Canada to Argenti
Features a collection of the author's oil and watercolor portraits of young people across historical periods and social status, along with photographs that inspired some of the portraits.
Comprehensive monograph on one of America’s greatest living architects by award-winning author and architecture critic Robert McCarter.Robert McCarter has known and taught with Holl for over 30 years
The definitive Peruvian cookbook, featuring 500 traditional home cooking recipes from the country's most acclaimed and popular chef, Gaston Acurio. One of the world's most innovative and flavorful c
"A publishing collaboration between Gagosian Gallery and Phaidon.An in‐depth study of painters’ and photographers’ studios with examples from the sixteenth through the twentiet
The ultimate viewer’s guide to experiencing art in three dimensions, featuring classical Greek sculpture and Baroque marble carvings alongside works by Rodin, Duchamp, and Felix Gonzalez‐To
Presents a look at photography in the twenty-first century, dividing the topic into such categories as documentary, landscapes, history, the body, color, and constructions and presenting leading photo
A contemporary of Walter Gropius and Le Corbusier, Gunnar Asplund pursued a unique architecture that displayed a blend of classical tradition, vernacular architecture and Modernism. ove all, he achiev
Presents an in-depth analysis of the films of the famed actor, director, and producer, discussing their plots, dialogue, cinematography, major themes, critical reception, and the characters Chaplin pl
Delicious, authentic and simple recipes rewritten for children from The Silver Spoon – the best-selling bible of Italian cookingAdapted and thoroughly tested by an expert in children’s nutritionEach r
Martin Parr is an affordable, pocket-sized monograph charting the influential Magnum photographer's entire career, beginning with his early black-and-white photographs and continuing on to major proje
Truffaut at Work explores the career of leading French director and screenwriter Francois Truffaut (1932-84). This comprehensive study examines Truffaut's entire oeuvre and provides an in-depth explor
With images that suggest a modern day Caspar David Friedrich, sculptor, installation artist and photographer Olafur Eliasson recreates in elegant forms the extremes of the landscape and the atmospheri
This revealing biography examines the life and works of the influential German composer Richard Strauss (1864-1949), whose evocative tone poems and beautifully crafted operas have been somewhat tainte
Twenty-five leading artist duos and collectives give insight into how and why to work collaboratively Art history is traditionally presented as the individual's struggle for self-expression, yet over
Two authorities on popular culture reveal the ways in which art can enhance mood and enrich lives - now available in paperbackThis passionate, thought-provoking, often funny, and always-accessible boo
Highly interactive book with die-cuts throughout that are ideal for developing visual awareness, creativity, and imagination. Featuring thick board pages that are perfect for little hands to hold and
The first major and in–depth retrospective monograph on JR, the enigmatic and anonymous Parisian photographer/street artist/activist behind some of the world's most provocative large–scale public phot
75 fail-proof recipes for fresh pasta from the world’s most trusted and bestselling Italian cookbook series.Affordable and compact, it offers easy everyday recipes for busy people, on all budgets.Read
75 fail-proof recipes for delicious desserts from the world’s most trusted and bestselling Italian cookbook series.Affordable and compact, it offers easy everyday recipes for busy people, on all budge
Highly interactive book with die-cuts throughout that are ideal for developing visual awareness, creativity, and imagination. Featuring thick board pages that are perfect for little hands to hold and
The ultimate canvas for sweet and savoury culinary creativity. 50 seasonal recipes that reimagine the “bread and butter” of cuisine with simple ingredients in surprising ways.As simple or as sophistic
Painting Beyond Pollock is a captivating account of the history of European and American painting from the mid-20th century onwards. Art historian and critic Morgan Falconer presents an extensively
Wallpaper* City Guides are an exciting, stylish new concept in travel guides published by Phaidon Press and Wallpaper* magazine. Glamorous, global and affordable, the travel guides can be acquired for
Wallpaper* City Guides are an exciting, stylish new concept in travel guides published by Phaidon Press and Wallpaper* magazine. Glamorous, global and affordable, the new travel guides can be acquired
A condensed version of the Phaidon Atlas of 21st Century World Architecture, this travel edition is pocket sized and portable, ideal for the holiday or business traveler. Organized geographically and
Beginning with 'Gilles de Binche' (Antwerp, 2005) and concluding with 'Against the Day' (Brussels, Moscow and Malmo, 2009-10), acclaimed painter Luc Tuymans produced a landmark suite of seven thematic
In a tribute to the recently deceased ballet dancer, extraordinary photographs celebrate his legendary career and capture the grace, beauty, and precision that made him a master of his craft.
This book is the most comprehensive survey and analysis of Brazilian modern architecture to date, written by a young generation of Brazilian architects and historians for an international audience. Ex
Although the Byzantine style was never widely popular, it was nevertheless important and influential. The legacy of Byzantium was interpreted in many different ways and used to promote different aims.
This book is the most comprehensive survey and analysis of Brazilian modern architecture to date, written by a young generation of Brazilian architects and historians for an international audience. Ex
A survey of the world's most innovative and inspiring contemporary houses of the 1900s, following the format of Phaidon's hugely popular Modern HouseDocuments houses by architects and practices such a
This building is one of the late twentieth century's most profound architectural statements. It is a living institution dedicated to research and teaching as well as to contemplation and commemoration
