This beautiful book brings together over 450 of the most iconic works of Mid-Century Modern architecture from around world, showcasing how the architects of the time harnessed the post-war boom to create forward-thinking designs on a grander scale. Encompassing everything from embassies and office blocks to transport hubs and entertainment complexes, this book brings together works…
Ballroom Marfa is a museum located in the remote West Texas town of Marfa. This book celebrates 20 years of the vibrant museum and the impact the venue has had on the art world.  Ballroom Marfa: The First Twenty Years tells the story of this extraordinary art destination through lively first–hand accounts from the museum’s first two decades,…
Banksy is the world’s most famous graffiti artist, known for spray painting his art on streets around the world while no one is watching. His art reflects on politics and war, but he is also known for his depictions of rats and monkeys. This clever and quirky guide will introduce your little ones to Banksy’s…
Body of Art is a beautiful exploration of the human body in art over the centuries. Taking us on a journey from Hindu gods and ancient Greek reliefs to the sculptures of Anthony Gormley and Maya Lin, we discover how the body has been scrutinised, utilised and celebrated in the artistic world. This examination featuring…
Dive into the world of Modernist architect and designer, Marcel Breuer (1902-1981), and discover the public buildings, houses and furnishing he designed in Europe and the United States.  Dating from Breuer’s beginnings at Bauhaus, and covering his collaboration with Walter Gropius, and the establishment of his own practice, this ‘serious study’ of his influence re-establishes…
Cameron Jamie is a Los Angeles-born, Paris-based artist whose multi-faceted artistic practice is defined by cultural exploration and how the structures of mythology and ritual shape our individual worlds.  Over more than three decades, Jamie has proven himself an artistic maverick in the realms of drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, photography, performance, filmmaking, music, and independent…
This book will be released on 21 11 2024 and is available to pre-order now. This richly illustrated edition presents the exceptional hospitality, architecture and design of The Leading Hotels of the World.  Featuring over 70 hotels from LHW’s 400-plus-member collection across 80 countries, the book takes readers on a journey from Norman Foster’s…
As Head of Design at Braun from 1961 to 1995, Dieter Rams was one of the most influential product designers of the twentieth century. Rams ideas of good design continue to inspire designers and consumers to this day.  This book covers highlights from Rams’s career, including his designs for Braun and VitsÅ“, and the ideas and lectures…
The High Line in New York City is an elevated rail line-turned-greenspace that hosts millions of visitors annually and boasts a vibrant public art programme.  Elevated takes a look back at the multifaceted offerings of its art program, High Line Art. Through beautiful photography and personal conversations with participating artists, the book chronicles the creative evolution…
American painter, sculptor and printmaker, Ellsworth Kelly, will forever be remembered as one of the most influential artists of our time. Created in close collaboration with the artist, this definitive book maps Kelly’s prolific and diverse oeuvre in colour field painting and minimalism from the 1940s to his final projects before his death in late…
Exotic is a captivating exploration of the enduring human love affair with the exotic and the strange, and its impact on Western culture. Through evocative imagery, the book explores our obsession with the lure of faraway lands and the promise of the unexpected. The book looks at how we have absorbed the idea of ‘the…
Extraordinary Things To Cut Out and Collage is Maria Rivans lastest book containing an introduction to collage techniques, images and composition. The book is filled with over 1500s images of people, animals and nature, ephemera, curiosities space and more. Cut these images out to create your own beautiful collage. Size (cm):Â 24 x 31
Phaidon’s iconic bestseller is an A-Z showcase of more than 500 of the biggest names in fashion. Spanning almost 200 years, the book explores the fashion world and the people who created and inspired it. In this book, you’ll discover pioneering designers, photographers, stylists, editors and creative directors. It also includes new names who have…
Founded in 2016, For Freedoms is an artist-led organisation that uses art as a catalyst for creative civic engagement.  For Freedoms: Where Do We Go From Here celebrates one of the largest creative collaborations in American history. The organisation has worked with thousands of artists and scholars to create over 500 rousing billboards using art…
Maria Rivans is a Brighton-based artist known for colourful and balanced collages inspired by nature and stars of the silver screen. Following in the footsteps of her best-selling, Extraordinary Things To Cut Out and Collage, Rivans’ latest book, Four Seasons guides aspiring collagists through making four intricate still life pieces, inspired by the different seasons….
In this fascinating visual history of video games, a panel of industry experts present an overview of the gaming industry, from the very first game created, right through to the present day. Presented in an A-Z format, readers will discover 300 of the most influential and beloved games, consoles, publishers, and more, via beautiful photography…