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A groundbreaking A-Z survey of the work of over 300 modern and contemporary artists born or based in Africa. Modern and Contemporary African art is at the forefront of the current curatorial and collector movement in today’s art scene. This groundbreaking new book, created in collaboration with a prestigious global advisory board, represents the most […]

Legendary photographer Annie Leibovitz’s surprising – and surprised – account of her encounters with fashion. ‘Looking back at my work, I see that fashion has always been there,’ Annie Leibovitz observes in the preface to her new book, Wonderland. ‘Fashion plays a part in the scheme of everything, but photography always comes first for me. The […]

Celebrates winners of Architizer’s inaugural A+Firm Awards with the work of the most outstanding contemporary architects. Architizer: The World’s Best Architecture Practices accompanies Architizer’s inaugural A+Firm Awards program, which honors an inspiring and remarkably varied selection of the most world’s most innovative architects. Chosen by an international panel of experts, the winners include industry stars, such […]

A landmark survey of one of architecture’s most controversial yet popular styles – in a great, new, classic edition. The Brutalist aesthetic is enjoying a renaissance – and this book documents Brutalism as never before. In the most wide-ranging investigation ever undertaken into one of architecture’s most powerful movements, more than 850 Brutalist buildings – […]

A unique geographically organized survey of the world’s most desirable and iconic residential interiors from the 1940s to today.- The Atlas of Interior Design is an inspiring, unparalleled global tour of more than 400 captivating residential interiors from the past eight decades. From classic to contemporary, minimal to maximal, the homes included illuminate the design […]

A celebration of Australian cuisine like never before – 350 recipes showcasing the rich diversity of its landscapes and its people. Australia is a true melting pot of cultures and this is reflected in its cooking. As an island of indigenous peoples alongside a global panoply of immigrants with different culinary influences and traditions, its […]

“A reverent, felicitous, and accessible introduction to one of the world’s most subversive artists.”- Kirkus Review Banksy is a world-famous graffiti artist who secretly spray paints pictures on streets and walls while no one is watching! His works are often about politics, war, and other important things, but he also likes to paint rats. Rats […]

Let your imagination take flight and celebrate the beauty and diversity of birds throughout art, science, history, and culture. This visually stunning survey of birds, chronicling their scientific and popular appeal throughout the ages and around the world, showcases the remarkable diversity of species in the avian kingdom, from tiny hummingbirds to ostriches taller than […]

24 global, generous, and galvanizing principles to overhaul the way we think and to inspire massive change. Bruce Mau has long applied the power of design to transforming the world. Developed over the past three decades, this remarkable book is organized by 24 values that are at the core of Mau’s philosophy. MC24 features essays, […]

A richly illustrated, authoritative global survey of the best and most creative interior designers and decorators working today Our surroundings are the key to our comfort and happiness, and we’re endlessly inspired by the creative professionals that show us how to put a personal stamp on the spaces we inhabit. This gorgeous book is a […]

Witty, candid, and insightful: a chef’s ode to his extraordinary restaurant, and a fascinating commentary on food culture. In 2019, Magnus Nilsson closed Faviken, his one-of-a-kind restaurant in remote Sweden – a difficult decision, as it was close to his heart and at the height of its success. Here is the Faviken story: how it […]

Leading floral designers Putnam & Putnam are back – now with the ultimate flower-arrangement reference book The follow-up to Darroch and Michael Putnam’s acclaimed bestselling debut, Flower Color Theory is the only guide that uses color theory as inspiration for flower arrangements. The book features 175 arrangements that show myriad ways to combine flowers of […]

A comprehensive and sumptuous survey that celebrates the beauty and appeal of flowers throughout art, history, and culture The latest installment in the bestselling Explorer Series takes readers on a journey across continents and cultures to discover the endless ways artists and image-makers have employed floral motifs throughout history. Showcasing the diversity of blooms from […]

A long-awaited second cookbook from celebrated architectural designer John Pawson and his wife Catherine Home Farm is the Pawson family’s base in the heart of the English countryside. Five years in the making, the beautiful house was built to unite friends and relatives in a bucolic, simple setting. In this personal, inspiring recipe collection John […]

A first-ever children’s visual reference book on age — and a unique celebration of the diversity of humankind around the globe. For young children, the concept of age is abstract when they don’t have a relatable context… until now! This book showcases the faces and life stories of 100 people from around the world in […]

An irreverent book of radically honest advice by renowned fashion arbiter and legendary window dresser Simon Doonan. Through his unconventional wisdom and singular storytelling, Simon Doonan is the ideal instructor to help readers find — and then flaunt — their own creative style and vision. With provocative wit, he walks us through every aspect of […]

A comprehensive monograph on the work of KAWS, one of the most sought-after artists and creative forces of our time. Drawing from Pop and Neo-Pop traditions, KAWS’s work straddles the line between fine art and popular culture, crossing the mediums of painting, sculpture, and printmaking, along with fashion, merchandise, and vinyl toys. This book, made […]

A comprehensive monograph on the work of KAWS, one of the most sought-after artists and creative forces of our time. Drawing from Pop and Neo-Pop traditions, KAWS’s work straddles the line between fine art and popular culture, crossing the mediums of painting, sculpture, and printmaking, along with fashion, merchandise, and vinyl toys. This book, made […]

A comprehensive monograph on the work of KAWS, one of the most sought-after artists and creative forces of our time. Drawing from Pop and Neo-Pop traditions, KAWS’s work straddles the line between fine art and popular culture, crossing the mediums of painting, sculpture, and printmaking, along with fashion, merchandise, and vinyl toys. This book, made […]

A comprehensive monograph on the work of KAWS, one of the most sought-after artists and creative forces of our time. Drawing from Pop and Neo-Pop traditions, KAWS’s work straddles the line between fine art and popular culture, crossing the mediums of painting, sculpture, and printmaking, along with fashion, merchandise, and vinyl toys. This book, made […]

A comprehensive monograph on the work of KAWS, one of the most sought-after artists and creative forces of our time. Drawing from Pop and Neo-Pop traditions, KAWS’s work straddles the line between fine art and popular culture, crossing the mediums of painting, sculpture, and printmaking, along with fashion, merchandise, and vinyl toys. This book, made […]

Life Meets Art is an unparalleled behind-the-scenes tour of some of the most fascinating, inspirational and unique home interiors in the world. The living spaces of hundreds of the globe’s most talented people in the spheres of art, design, fashion, literature, music, and film, here provide inspiration for anyone fascinated by stylish living, creative interior […]

An exhilarating collection of today’s most remarkable homes built in awe-inspiring coastal locations around the world. White-sand beaches, jaw-droppingly sheer cliff faces, and secret coves are just some of the stunning sites of the architect-designed contemporary houses featured in this celebration of incredible residences that exist in harmony with the extraordinary power of the ocean. […]

An inspirational visual journey along the color spectrum, brought to life via the best contemporary residential interior design. Tap into the growing trend for injecting color  into home décor with this elegant, thoughtful selection of interiors in every shade and hue. Organised by color – from the purest white to the deepest black, from the […]

An awe-inspiring collection of contemporary homes designed to foster a connection with the essential elements of landscape Living in Nature showcases a selection of architect-designed houses that have something fundamental in common: a special relationship with the natural world. Each of the book’s 50 homes is carefully chosen for its stunning location, whether cocooned within […]

A breathtaking survey of contemporary homes, each with a deep connection to the landscapes and vistas of the mountains Whether snow-capped, rocky, or covered with verdant forest, the sublime wilderness of mountains has inspired humans for millennia. Offering respite from urban living and a profound connection to nature, mountain landscapes also present unique challenges that […]

Anyone for tennis? Martin Parr’s unique and evocative pictures capture the spectacle of a year at the Grand Slam tournaments. Since 2014, Martin Parr, one of Britain’s best-loved photographers, has been granted exclusive access to the most prestigious Grand Slam tennis tournaments, from the Australian and French Opens to Wimbledon and the US Open. Parr’s […]

A fascinating journey into the world of textiles and color through the eyes of Kvadrat expert Giulio Ridolfo. Denmark’s Kvadrat, one of the world’s leading textile companies, provides high-end fabrics to major design companies, collaborating with some of the most interesting creative talents working today. Kvadrat is renowned for its beautiful, sophisticated color palette – […]

An authentic, indulgent collection of dessert recipes from across the Middle East, from one of the region’s most loved home cooks. Whether you start your day with something sweet, finish it with something sweet, or make sure sweets are within reach all day long, you’ll find serious inspiration in the pages of Salma Hage’s latest […]

A selection of stellar contributors to the fabulous women’s magazine The Gentlewoman present a timely selection of thought-provoking, witty essays on manners, offering the modern woman viewpoints and advice on classic conundrums and totally contemporary matters. With contributions from a roster of The Gentlewoman’s impeccably engaging contributors and readers, including Ann Friedman, Eva Wiseman, Otegha […]

An evocative and personal chef monograph — and an ode to wood-fired cooking — from Japan’s exciting emerging chef. monk is the story of Yoshihiro Imai’s 14-seat, seasonally inspired restaurant, set on the cherry blossom-lined Philosopher’s Path in Kyoto. Through personal essays, reflections, recipes, and photography, Yoshihiro describes stories of the farmers, makers, and exceptional […]

Emotions are part of every toddler’s day… and now, part of their first art collection! 35 full-page artworks from a variety of periods introduce emotions through one of the most important feelings of all – happiness. Each image is accompanied by a brief, tender, read-aloud text, and the work’s title and artist’s name are included […]

Nike: Better is Temporary is a landmark publication that charts Nike’s transformation from rebellious upstart to global phenomenon.

A behind-the-scenes look at leading contemporary artists at work, with original art projects to recreate at home. Open Studio goes behind closed doors with a host of prominent visual artists to capture them in the act of creation as they draw, paint, sculpt, or design an original project for readers to then recreate themselves at […]

The entrepreneur and philanthropist’s A-Z guide and manifesto for personal growth and for turning problems into assets. In the newest entry in Phaidon’s popular advice series, the internationally renowned fashion designer and philanthropist Diane von Furstenberg shares her accessible, empowering manifesto: connect, expand, inspire, advocate. In an easy-to-navigate A-Z format, Own It is her blueprint […]

An unprecedented, essential field guide to more than a century of fascinating product and industrial design. From legendary classics to anonymous objects that are indispensable in homes and offices, this one-of-a-kind collection of original patent documents celebrates the creative genius of designers, inventors, creators, innovators, and dreamers the world over. The range is phenomenal: patents […]

A timely celebration of British design legend Sir Paul Smith and his one-of-a-kind creativity This new monograph captures the unique spirit of British fashion icon Sir Paul Smith through 50 objects chosen by Sir Paul himself for the inspiration they have provided him over the years – from a wax plate of spaghetti and a […]

A celebration of the wonderful creative intersection between the architecture of Peter Marino and the aesthetic of Chanel. Peter Marino: The Architecture of Chanel tells the fascinating story of two remarkable legends – Coco Chanel and Peter Marino – through a stunning collection of buildings that Marino designed to elevate Chanel’s luxury retail spaces to the […]

A groundbreaking, gorgeous book that uses photographs of flowers to introduce children to the rich variety of color. This groundbreaking book is the first to go beyond the basic colors usually introduced to children in early concept books to explore the enormous variety of shades colors have. Readers start with red and orange, and are […]

French cuisine for today’s kitchens. An evocative, intimate food monograph by the duo behind one of the most acclaimed restaurant collections in France – the Michelin starred restaurant group that has moved French cuisine from the ceremony and grandeur of haute cuisine to a lighter, fresher and more approachable style of cooking. This much-anticipated debut […]

The debut book from rising star chef Gísli Matt of Slippurinn, the international destination restaurant in Iceland’s Westman Islands. Chef Gísli Matt built Slippurinn with his family in a historic shipyard building of a small town whose landscape was changed forever by the lava flow from a 1973 erupted volcano. In this most incredible environment, […]

The team behind the podcast presents a one-of-a-kind book exploring the influential relationship between chefs and music This first-of-its-kind anthology of personal stories from over 75 of the world’s most acclaimed chefs chronicles how music has been a constant force throughout their lives, helping to define themselves individually, opening gateways to understanding their cultures and […]

A major global celebration of classic and cutting-edge cocktail recipes that define the way we drink, wherever we are. Spirited is the most important book of cocktails from around the world – researched and collected for the home drink maker. It spotlights hundreds of cocktail recipes from the past 500 years and 60 countries, ranging […]

The first comprehensive collection of Nest, the magazine that revolutionized the way we look at interior space and decoration. The brainchild of artist and designer Joe Holtzman, Nest magazine, published from 1997 to 2004, eschewed the conventionally beautiful luxury interiors of other magazines and instead featured non-traditional, exceptional, and unusual environments. The Best of Nest, […]

The ultimate collection of the most innovative, beautiful, and influential products ever designed – now fully up to date. From the paper clip to the Eames Lounge Chair, the hundreds of everyday objects included in The Design Book span the last five centuries and shape our society in indelible ways. This extraordinary collection includes classic […]

A new edition of the iconic chef’s globally bestselling home-cooking book, published on the 10th anniversary of its first release. What does Ferran Adrià eat for dinner ― and how did he feed the hard-working staff at his fabled elBulli, the first ‘destination restaurant’, nestled on the Mediterranean coast north of Barcelona? The Family Meal […]

An A-to-Z compendium of more than 200 garden elements, styles, features, and ornaments for gardeners around the globe. Following the bestselling The Gardener’s Garden, garden expert and historian Toby Musgrave explores the creative art of garden-making through more than 200 elements and features. This is the ultimate reference guide, with entries ranging from Allée and […]

The most comprehensive guide ever published on preparing, eating, and enjoying gluten-free recipes from around the world. With 350 naturally gluten-free recipes drawing from food cultures around the globe, The Gluten-Free Cookbook brings home healthy cooking to a global audience that is growing exponentially every day. This gorgeous book spotlights everyday dishes from more than […]

Bake like an Italian with this latest Silver Spoon treasure – a culinary inspiration and go-to kitchen companion. The Italian Bakeryis the first volume in the  Silver Spoon library to focus on dolci – the Italian term for all sweet treats. Dishes found in bakeries throughout Italy’s diverse regions come to life in 140 accessible classic and […]

A unique exploration of the culinary imagination and creativity of a stellar array of international contemporary artists – a host of intriguing personal recipes shown through the artists’ own words and images. Creativity doesn’t stop at an artist’s studio door – for many, it continues into the kitchen. For the first time, more than 70 […]

An extraordinary celebration of the continent’s much-loved regional cuisines – with 600 delicious recipes. Rarely has the incredible range of cuisines from Mexico’s tropical coasts to the icy islands at the foot of South America been documented as comprehensively as in this collection. Global star chef and Peruvian sensation Virgilio Martinez curates, with a personal […]

A stunning, stylish, and authoritative A–Z celebration of the 500 greatest names in men’s fashion – an unprecedented guide. The Men’s Fashion Book is an unparalleled A–Z deep-dive into the designers, photographers, icons, and other creatives who have produced and inspired the most memorable looks in menswear – and are advancing today’s renaissance in men’s clothing […]

An essential and compelling exploration of the design, history, and culture of the motorcycle – an icon of the machine age Motorcycles are ubiquitous in the world’s streets and cities, evolving over decades in engineering and design to meet individual transportation needs. With the coming demise of the internal combustion engine and the rise of […]

An in-depth exploration of the birth of cooking, as charted by leading authority Ferran Adria’s elBullifoundation. This essential volume examines the foundations of cuisine, starting with its earliest sources. Tracing every element of the produce, implements, and skills involved in food preparation, it asks such timely questions as: is the choice of raw food an […]

An inspiring collection of quotes from The Talks, a much-loved online magazine featuring candid interviews with visionaries. Over the last decade, The Talks has conducted more than 500 interviews with cultural visionaries – illuminating conversations with artists, actors, directors, chefs, fashion designers, architects, authors, musicians, and athletes. For this book, The Talks’ founders Sven Schumann […]

Wander through The Ultimate Art Museum – home to the finest, most accessible works from around the world and across time. The imaginary art museum: an educational, inspiring experience without the constraints of space and time. Discover beautiful reproductions from pre-history to the present, arranged in easy-to-navigate, color-coded wings, galleries, and rooms, each with an informative narrative […]

Get to know 100 of the most exciting rising-star chefs from around the world ― as selected by 20 culinary masters The international dining scene is a vast, ever-shifting landscape, and Today’s Special is perfectly positioned to help readers navigate it. Twenty of the globe’s leading chef-curators ― 10 men and 10 women ― have […]

The first major book in two decades by the pioneering underwater photographer, beloved as the ‘Audubon of the sea’. The ocean covers more than seventy percent  of our planet, and yet we rarely glimpse its depths – and especially its exquisite beauty  as documented by legendary photographer  David Doubilet. His work in and on water […]

The debut monograph from award-winning and acclaimed architecture and interior design practice Universal Design Studio – and the perfect expression of this award-winning studio’s ethos and approach: to design from the inside out. Universal Design Studio has spent two decades redefining the way people live, work, and interact. With offices in London, New York, and Shanghai, its diverse […]

A fascinating reflection on the essence of cooking – from Ferran Adriá’s elBullifoundation. For groundbreaking chefs such as Ferran Adriá, cooking has reached a level of complexity where science, chemistry, and technology intersect with immense creativity and imagination. Adriá’s latest ‘Sapiens’ volume takes readers on a compelling journey to better understand the relationship between the […]