A new title in the award-winning Design seriesFHK Henrion was one of the most influential international British Graphic designers in the latter half of the 20th centuryF.H.K Henrion was one of a distinguished group of graphic designers - refugees from Europe just prior to...

An intriguing photographic exploration of the human eyeFeatures close-up and personal photographs of many celebrities’ eyes, including David Byrne, Helena Christensen, Willem Dafoe, The Edge, Noel Gallagher, Annie Lennox, Susan Sarandon, Benjamin Zephaniah and Peter Gabriel, among many othersInstantly recognisable faces, shown here from...

An intimate journey through the life, work and influences of jewellery artist Eveli, protégé of Hopi artist Charles LolomaNarrated by the artist, demonstrating her deep personal connection to natureThis highly artistic book gathers stories and poems as well as photographs of stunning Hopi and...

Edward McKnight Kauffer (1890-1954) was the most celebrated graphic designer working in Britain in the twentieth century. Born in Montana, he left America before the first world war to travel throughout Europe absorbing the influences of the Cubists and the German poster artist Ludwig...

New and unseen photographs of Beatles icon, John Lennon, and artist Yoko OnoFeaturing images from Lennon's only full-length solo gig at Madison Square GardenIncludes essays by journalist and author Pete Hamill, director Barry Levinson, actor Dana Delany and songwriter and photographer David PalmerForeword by...

The first book to celebrate great artists who died before their timeUnique insight into the lives, work and deaths of some of history's most tragic artistsA richly illustrated resource, featuring many great names of art, including Masaccio, Basquiat, Schiele, Murayama, Anguissola, Girtin, Boty and...

A thorough exploration of the designer-silversmiths behind the post-war British silver revivalSeveral colour illustrations and extensive, insightful text accompanies feature in the entry for each artistOne-to-one interviews with the leading silversmith-designers of the last 50 yearsDesigner British Silver explores the designer-silversmiths who have shaped...

Jamy Yang's design work covers a wide range from glasses, suitcases, airplane cabins, and home products to intelligent hardwareHome-grown Chinese industrial design has evolved considerably in the past 20 years, and this book casts considerable light on one of its major figuresPart of an...

Foreword by Bowie's guitarist, Carlos AlomarDenis O'Regan has photographed Bowie more than any other photographerStunning photographs taken across two decades at over 200 concerts worldwideO'Regan captures David behind-the-scenes as well as David Bowie the showmanLimited to only 100 copies, this special edition book is...

A complete overview of the Italian Renaissance courts covering all areas influenced by them: art, music, literature etc.Edited by Marco Folin, University of GenoaItalian Renaissance art is closely intertwined with the development of courts and court culture in much of the Italian territory. The...

Cora Sheibani – Jewels is published to mark the 20th anniversary of Cora Sheibani’s eponymous brandThe first book about this leading independent jewellerForeword by Bob ColacelloCora Sheibani’s jewels are the product of a highly active imagination. Her creations are designed to surprise and delight...

Over 500 illustrated examples of the best of modern silver designContains interviews with several top contemporary silver designersForeword by Alastair Dickenson, Introduction by John AndrewsThe discovery of silver cannot be pinpointed; humans have mined it far back into antiquity. Our fascination with this malleable...

Pays homage to 'the Chelsea Set', a bohemian, progressive clique that would change the course of sixties contemporary design, with a focus on Mary Quant and Terence ConranNarrates the history of an era through a meld of biography, fashion photography and vintage adsInformative, attractive,...

Clive Arrowsmith is one of the world's most celebrated fashion and celebrity photographersClive Arrowsmith has photographed a who's who of celebrities including Yves Saint Laurent, Richard Gere, Yoko Ono and The Dalai Lama. He has worked extensively for Vogue and for fashion designers such...

Claud Lovat Fraser - universally known as Lovat - is one of the great unsung heroes of twentieth-century British design. During his short life of just thirty-one years, five of which were disrupted by the Great War, he achieved an astonishing amount of work...

Master printmaker Liu Chunjie is renowned for his beautiful woodcut art. Born to land reclamation workers in Heilongjiang Province’s 856 Farm, Lui began life in a remote part of China that was deemed to be a place of cultural exile. But it is here...

Diary entry format giving a behind-the-scenes look at the life of a highly-respected and leading member of the fashion industryEach chapter covers a decade, which gives the reader a sense of the changes in the fashion scene, but also the developments of popular culture"In...

A unique and playful new project from the mind behind The Language of BugsOriginally bound with a 'secret' sealed third chapter, the book itself is a work of artEncourages us to find inspiration in every aspect of modern-day lifePart of an ongoing series, China...

Bruce Springsteen, legendary rock 'n' roll star, live on stage!Photos by Janet Macoska, whose work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Creem, Mojo, NY Times and at The Rock and Roll Hall of FameSpringsteen and the E Street Band in glorious black and white and...

Including quotes from Andrew Loog Oldman, Norman Jopling, Charlie Watts, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Bill WymanFeatures full interviews with Terry O'Neill & Gered MankowitzFeaturing many rare and unseen photos and contact sheetsIncludes original articles from the Record Mirror (1963), Evening Standard (1964) and...

From bestselling author Abbie ZabarGlorious floral illustrationsForeword by Chris Giftos, former Floral Master at the Met MuseumBeautifully packaged gift bookFor ten years, Abbie Zabar – artist and bestselling author of The Potted Herb – had unique early-morning access to the Great Hall at New...

Welcome glorious colour into your daily life and embrace well-being through colour therapy!An uplifting, mood-boosting book that promotes the joy of colour,Hello Rainbow takes the reader on a vibrant journey through the rainbow spectrum inspired by the therapeutic benefits of colour therapy.Vibrantly illustrated with...

Queen B by name, Queen Bee by nature, Beyoncé and the Clothes She Wears charts the fashion journey of a true global icon.Beyoncé is a force of nature. Her iconic songs, viral dance moves and daring acts of defiance are always delivered in sensational...

Bai Ming, is one of the most famous Chinese contemporary ceramic artistsRegular international exhibitions including 2017 at Lacoste Gallery, Concord, Massachusetts, USA and forthcoming at Museum of Salagon, FrancePart of an ongoing series, China Culture Perspectives, of authoritative books by and about major figures...

The biggest style moves of the quintessential K-pop megastarsA must-have photographic guideThe latest addition to a bestselling celebrity fashion seriesFeaturing commentary from fashion writer Terry Newman, author of Taylor Swift and the clothes she wearsBTS release their fifth studio album, and have a new...

A guided journal to help you harness your magic and turn your dreams into reality.Did you know that you can manifest anything you truly desire?Too often we create false narratives in our minds that hold us back from where we want to go. We...

Time in a bottle; this is a collection that explores the unlocking of history through the identification of its unique seals, using crests and coats-of-arms as the 'keys' towards identifying the original owner.This three-volume collection examines the evolution of the sealed bottle from the...

The first major monograph on Andrew Grima, arguably Britain's greatest jewellery maestroA glittering retrospective that encompasses Andrew Grima's life, career and legacyDetailed pictures demonstrate Grima's impeccable artistry as a modernist designerPreface by TV celebrity and Antiques Roadshow expert, Geoffrey Munn"Since discovering the work of...

“Working with Will Cole has changed my health and my life. Gut Feelings offers a highly effective, intuitive, and softer way to reset and reconnect your body and emotions.”—GWYNETH PALTROW The definitive guide to understanding the connection between what you eat and how you feel,...

A unique insight into the introduction of new plant species from America, and their subsequent impact on garden design in EnglandIncluding a comprehensive collection of some of the most beautifully landscaped parks and gardens across England, by American designersDetails those who were inspired not...

Celebrated Chinese artist Wang Jianwei reveals his thinking behind his workOver 30 colour photographs of Wang’s work and studioA fascinating and thought-provoking book that opens up the realms of the ordinaryWang’s artwork has appeared at art fairs and exhibitions worldwide, including the Guggenheim Museum...

Documents the arts, crafts and occupations of the prisoner of war in England, France and America from 1756 to 1816, providing the historical background to and detailed examination of a neglected area of warfareIllustrates the incredible skills possessed by the makers of these remarkable...

First ever collection of Willie Christie’s vibrant workIncluding collaborations with Pink Floyd and The Rolling StonesEvocative photographs that leave the viewer enthralledForeword by Grace CoddingtonIntroduction by Robin Muir‘Sexy, polished and subtly sinister. His photo archive is to die for.’ – The TimesWillie Christie’s photographs...

Illustrates four decades of music fashionFeaturing exclusive comments from legendary artistsPerfect for music fans and fashionistasNostalgic and beautifully presentedWhat The Band Wore is named as 'a book of 2026' by the Wall Street JournalWhat The Band Wore by Alice Harris is an unprecedented collection...

Beautifully written, this is a complete history of the water lily, and its influence on creative and visionary forcesProviding a complete and comprehensive record of a journey that began in the nineteenth century with one man, Joseph Bory Latour-Marliac, but passed to millionsWater lilies...

Presents the essence of Wartski's history, from its humble beginnings to its very considerable fameThe book showcases the firm's stock, scholarship and clienteleEdith Sitwell, Margot Fonteyn, Frank Sinatra, Yul Brynner, Barbra Streisand and Vivienne Westwood are just a few of the luminaries who have...

The essential book of Hidden Portraits by thought-provoking artist Volker HermessBeautiful collection of contemporary art gone global through social mediaFeaturing commentary by leading academics Till-Holger Borchert and Professor Francesca RaimondiA must-have reinterpretation of historical privilege through a very modern lensVolker Hermes was featured by...

Detailed introduction from prominent Chinese ceramic artist and scholarUnveiling China’s finest traditional porcelain-making techniquesOver 600 authentic, on-site images, full colourShowing photos of Jingdezhen in the 1990sTraditional Crafts of Porcelain Making in Jingdezhen is the first book to systematically and comprehensively introduce the traditional porcelain-making...

The first academic insight into the Taikang photography collectionHigh-quality pictures of this revered gallery accompanied by essays from the expertsA glimpse into how portrait photography has shaped the history of ChinaPart of an ongoing series, China Culture Perspectives, of authoritative books by and about...

A provocative new photobook from sculptor and artist Barnaby BarfordExplores the significance of the apple throughout human historyOver 240 illustrations and photographs of apples, illustrating their place within cultureIn mythology, art history and religious iconography, the apple has been imbued with every imaginable human...

A stunning celebration of the career of one of Britain's greatest and most loved photographersCollects rare and unseen 'vintage' photos of Faye Dunaway, The Beatles, Robert Redford, Sharon Tate, Carrie Fisher, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Raquel Welch and many moreA collector's item for...

A homage to Sukita: a legend in the world of music, film and celebrity photographyThe master photographer of David Bowie's Heroes, of Jim Jarmusch's cult film Mystery Train, and of iconic photos of Iggy Pop and Marc BolanA full retrospective of Sukita's greatest images...

First monograph on the work of the celebrated milliner Stephen JonesWith a preface by John Galliano and texts by authorities such as Hamish Bowles, Andrew Bolton, Suzy Menkes and Anna Piaggi, with new photography by Nick Knight and David Bailey"Picture the moment, in the...

A one-of-a-kind book that examines Persian celebrations from their earliest incarnations to their present stateReaches out to those interested in art and culture, especially Iranians worldwide, embracing and celebrating their cultural heritageGlossy full-colour photographs capture the spirit of these ancient traditions in the modern...

One of America’s most iconic stars, seen through the lens of six top celebrity photographersFeaturing photos by Milton Greene, Terry O’Neill, Eva Sereny, Al Satterwhite, Lawrence Fried and Douglas KirklandIncludes never-before-seen images of Paul Newman on stage, on set, and while racingA must-buy gift...

The brothers Paul and John Nash, in their very different ways, were a major influence on twentieth century British design. Paul Nash (1889-1946) is now recognised as the most significant war artist of the last century; John Nash (1893-1977) as a plantsman artist. Both...

A substantial, beautifully illustrated guide to the history of nutmeg and its useProfusely illustrated with pictures of decorative antique graters, pomanders and spice containersOffers a detailed account of nutmeg in the Spice Islands, the Caribbean, and the WestA vital reference work for collectors, antique...

The story of high-society New York through the ’90sReveals the story of New York as the nineties unfoldedFeatures Donald and Ivana Trump, Michael Milken, Johnny Depp, Robert Mapplethorpe and moreFollow-up to the critically acclaimed Oxford: The Last Hurrah and England: The Last Hurrah‘In England,...

Photographs of Michael Caine from the camera of Terry O'Neill CBECaptures Caine across several celebrated roles, from Dirty Rotten Scoundrels to Get CarterBlack-and-white and colour images reveal Caine's innate cool, both on and off-screenIncludes never-before-seen contact sheets"I had to be an actor," Michael Caine...

A union of Clive Arrowsmith, renowned celebrity photographer, and LS Lowry resulting in a unique selection of previously unpublished pictures, which capture the atmosphere in which this painter lived and workedIncludes a foreword by Dr Michael Pritchard, Chief Executive of the Royal Photographic SocietyA...