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Acclaimed American chef Jeremy Fox’s eagerly awaited sequel to the global bestseller On Vegetables, featuring more than 160 recipes for the home cook and creative carnivore. It was tasting his Jewish grandmother’s beef and tongue dish in Pennsylvania at the age of nine that first inspired chef Jeremy Fox’s passion for food. Described by David […]

Celebrate the simplicity of cooking in a Dutch oven or casserole dish with 100 delicious, globally inspired recipes from Larousse. The casserole dish or Dutch oven is an essential kitchen tool for creating convenient meals without compromising on taste. In One Pot, author Amandine Bernardi presents 100 effortless recipes featuring vibrant international dishes. This beautifully […]

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 […]

Phaidon presents Palace Product Descriptions: The Selected Archive, the official printed archive of Palace Skateboard’s online product descriptions. Since their debut in 2013, Palace’s unconventional descriptors – which often have little or nothing to do

‘For decades Philip Sharkey modestly ruled the London roost of passport and visa photography: the greatest, most trusted and admired practitioner in the field. Those lucky enough to have come before Philip’s lens always left feeling that we had participated in a ritual that elevated us to a special kind of club. This wonderfully produced […]

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 innovative book 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 […]

An exquisite collection presenting 100 Persian home-cooking recipes and stories from one family collection. When Leila Heller’s mother, Nahid Taghinia-Milani came to the United States in 1979, she brought her recipes with her. Persian Feasts features Iranian delicacies in a dazzling tapestry of textures and aromas, from Shiraz in the south to Tabriz in the north. This […]

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 […]

Celebrate Portugal’s vibrant, globally-influenced and highly influential food culture via more than 550 classic and contemporary recipes from the acclaimed chef Leandro Carreira. With its diverse cuisine and intriguing culinary history, Portugal is a top travel destination for food lovers worldwide. Portugal: The Cookbook gathers together dishes from every region of the country, including fish and shellfish dishes from […]

The most exciting rising stars in contemporary art – who’s who and what’s next – featuring 107 artists born since 1980, as chosen by a new generation of art experts and leaders This stunningly illustrated survey brings together more than 100 of the most innovative and interesting contemporary artists working across all media and spanning […]

A visual and cultural history of hip hop, charting its meteoric rise from underground trailblazer to global tastemaker. To tell the story of contemporary American culture is to tell the story of hip hop. From its humble, underground origins, hip hop transcended the confines of rap music and spread its influence across a broad spectrum […]

A home cook’s guide to one of America’s most diverse – and delicious – cuisines, from James Beard Award-winning author and culinary historian Michael W. Twitty. ‘Our cuisine, with its grits and black-eyed peas, crab cakes, red rice, and endless variations on the staple foods of the region, casts a spell that, if you’re lucky, […]

The design, history, and cultural impact of turntables and vinyl technology: the twin powerhouses of the ‘vinyl revival’ phenomenon. Interest in turntables and records is enjoying a renaissance as analog natives and new converts find their enduring style and extraordinary sound inimitable. Revolution, a follow-up to Phaidon’s beloved Hi-Fi: The History of High-End Audio Design, […]

A stunning and inspiring visual inventory from one the most creative and popular designers working today. French designer Ronan Bouroullec works at the very forefront of design. Over his 20-year career he has used photography to document his process and communicate his unique perspective, amassing a vast archive of images in the process. He shares […]

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 […]

A collection of 200 iconic drinks from around the globe, each of which has changed the culture of the cocktail. A signature cocktail is a bespoke drink that expresses the nature of the time, person, or place for which it was created. In this book, the author curates a collection of the most celebrated cocktails […]

An authoritative chronicle of the design history of the skateboard, from its humble beginnings in the 1950s to the present day. From its starting point as a simple wooden plank to the high-tech boards of today, the skateboard has undergone a dramatic evolution. Skateboard explores its design, from the materials used to build it, to the shapes […]

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 story and recipes of Casa Maria Luigia, Massimo Bottura and Lara Gilmore’s idyllic guest house, set in the heart of the Italian countryside. When Lara and Massimo opened their guest house Casa Maria Luigia, they wanted to entertain their guests and give them the opportunity to experience the wonderful, earthy food of the Emilia-Romagna […]

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 riotous, 720-page celebration of sneakers and sporting legends, as told through the medium of vintage print advertising.

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 and only monograph on Klein, whose hyperreal and sexually charged images have captivated viewers for 30 years. One of the fashion industry’s most cunning provocateurs, photographer Steven Klein has created many of the most iconic images of our time. Klein’s photographs blur the line between fiction and reality, resulting in stunning tableaux that […]

Acclaimed Mexican chef Enrique Olvera presents the ultimate insider’s guide to preparing and enjoying authentic tacos. Enrique Olvera is known for the sophisticated Mexican cuisine he serves at his globally renowned restaurants, including the iconic Pujol, in Mexico City. However, his true passion is the everyday taco, which he regards as the most ‘democratic’ of […]

A special survey published to celebrate 100 years of the influential and innovative Swedish design company Svenskt Tenn. In 1924, the pioneering designer and entrepreneur Estrid Ericson founded Svenskt Tenn in Stockholm, Sweden. Initially a workshop and retail store dedicated to pewter, Svenskt Tenn’s range was quickly expanded by Ericson into one of the most […]

An inspiring collection of luxury hotels and resorts and curated insiders’ guides in the definitive volume for year-round Alpine travel. This lavishly illustrated and engaging book is the authoritative guide to the most exclusive Alpine destinations in Europe. Notable hotelier Sebastian Schöllgen presents a uniquely curated selection of 84 luxury hotels from the five alpine […]

Visit the world’s most comprehensive and compelling museum in a single book – the ultimate gallery in your own home. Housing the finest art collection ever assembled, this classic format of Phaidon’s bestselling The Art Museum offers the ultimate museum experience without the boundaries of space and time. The rooms and galleries that live within […]

‘If you’ve ever stood with your nose pressed to the window of a French patisserie, you’ll love this hefty collection of 350 recipes.’ – BBC Good Food The classic collection of more than 350 authentic French dessert recipes from the ultimate authority on French home cooking. From éclairs to soufflés and macarons to madeleines, when […]

The Atlas of Car Design is a global survey of the world’s greatest car designs, featuring more than 650 of the most revered (and occasionally reviled) models, from more than 190 manufacturers and more than 30 countries…

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, […]

A fresh collection of more than 150 authentic, exciting pasta dishes from Barilla’s famed test kitchen. Pasta has transcended its humble origins to become one of the world’s best-loved foods. This master class on Italy’s most iconic ingredient presents 150 elegant, elevated recipes tested and perfected by Barilla, the world’s leading pasta brand. Home cooks […]

A bread-making masterclass for home bakers, featuring simple, satisfying breads, loaves, and rolls made from a range of flours, including gluten-free varieties. In The Bread Book, Éric Kayser – founder of the legendary French bakery Maison Kayser and bestselling author of The Larousse Book of Bread makes baking bread from scratch both accessible and exciting. […]

Discover over 550 much-loved recipes celebrating the rich traditions of regional and seasonal British cooking In The British Cookbook, author and food historian Ben Mervis takes readers on a mouth-watering culinary tour across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, revealing a cuisine as diverse as the landscape from which it originates. Part cookbook, part cultural […]

Brutalist architecture inspires a passionate response, be it adulation or contempt. There is no disputing, however, that the style produces some of the world’s most breathtaking buildings. This landmark volume documents the movement as never before, by profiling the architects behind the style. Featuring more than 250 historic and contemporary architects (organised alphabetically) along with […]

Caribbean cuisine reveals a culture of boundless imagination and creativity. It is the result of resourcefulness and ingenuity, where the need to survive and thrive shaped dishes that stand as powerful representations of its various cultures. In The Caribbean Cookbook, chef Rawlston Williams celebrates the diverse foods, flavors, and culinary traditions of this vibrant region. Featuring […]

A masterclass in baking and working with chocolate, the Italian way – the latest title in the prestigious Silver Spoon family. The Silver Spoon kitchen is known throughout the world as the authoritative voice on Italian cuisine and the leading Italian culinary resource – this new book on everyone’s favorite ingredient features 100 of the […]

Recreate the Connaught Bar’s signature cocktails at home, with over 200 recipes for drinks and homemade ingredients. Step inside one of the best bars in the world and learn how the Connaught Bar’s virtuoso mixologists create 100 elegant cocktails – both contemporary and timeless classics – with easy-to-follow recipes and clear instructions on how to […]

Experience Africa’s vibrant food culture with 120 recipes from the continent’s most exciting culinary voices. Meet the culinarians who are setting the new African table. James Beard Award-winning author Alexander Smalls presents a vibrant library of home cooking recipes and texts contributed by 33 chefs, restaurateurs, caterers, cooks, and writers at the heart of Africa’s […]

Celebrate the beauty and creativity of the world’s greatest contemporary gardens through this stunning survey highlighting the leading designers of today. The Contemporary Garden showcases 300 outstanding gardens in more than forty countries across the globe. Curated in collaboration with an international team of horticultural experts, this wide-ranging collection includes iconic public gardens such as […]

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 […]

A visually stunning and personal guided tour of the remarkable interiors of one of the world’s most exquisite hotels. Art-world superstars Iwan and Manuela Wirth saw the poetry in a run-down hotel nestled in the depths of the Scottish Highlands, not far from Balmoral Castle, and utterly transformed it. Every inch of The Fife Arms’s […]

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 […]

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 […]

This ground-breaking book proves that eating gluten-free should never limit you on taste or culinary curiosity. With 350 naturally gluten-free recipes drawing from the broadest range of international food cultures, The Gluten-Free Cookbook brings home healthy cooking to an audience that is growing exponentially every day. This gorgeous book spotlights everyday dishes from more than 80 […]

The Greek Kitchen offers a treasure trove of 75 authentic, delicious, home-cooking recipes. Featuring the region’s hallmark ingredients – olive oil, bread, wine, figs, grapes, cheese – the dishes reveal how Greece’s rich cultural history of land and sea created the original Mediterranean cuisine. This stylish volume highlights the best and most beloved recipes from Greece: The […]

Award-winning author Petty Pandean-Elliott tells the story of her Indonesian heritage through 150 much-loved and delicious recipes perfect for home cooks everywhere. Comprising more than 17,000 islands, Indonesia is renowned as The Spice Islands, home of aromatics such as nutmeg, mace, and cloves – evocative ingredients that suffuse its piquant cuisine. The Indonesian Table explores […]

Join acclaimed chef Petty Pandean-Elliott on a delicious plant-based journey through The Spice Islands. This abundant recipe collection features a bounty of vegetarian and vegan dishes, from fiery sambals and crisp pickles to warming stews and bold curries, each showcasing Indonesia’s rich culinary heritage. Home cooks of all skill levels will discover accessible, exciting recipes […]

Bake like an Italian with this latest Silver Spoon treasure – a culinary inspiration and go-to kitchen companion. The Italian Bakery is 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 […]

A stunning and authoritative collection of 300 of jewelry’s greatest names spanning more than 200 years. The Jewelry Book is a deep dive into the designers, creative houses, artists, collectors, and style icons from around the world who have produced and inspired the most memorable designs in jewelry. Edited by Melanie Grant, author of Coveted: […]

This stunning volume celebrates the rich history of kitchen gardens through more than 50 of the world’s finest examples, each explored in depth through gorgeous imagery, vivid storytelling, and insightful texts highlighting garden and growing details. Organized geographically, the book reveals how climate, culture, and history inform productive gardens around the world. Readers will discover […]

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 […]

The definitive collection of 350 authentic Korean recipes for the home cook, from a star chef and culinary historian. The Korean Cookbook celebrates traditional regional dishes and everyday food found in home kitchens from Seoul to Jeju Island. This stunning collection features more than 350 recipes organized into traditional Korean meals, including pantry staples, fermented foods, […]

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 […]

Vibrant vegetarian home-cooking recipes, capturing the essence of the Middle East, from the award-winning author of the best-selling The Lebanese Kitchen. This glorious celebration of a bold vegetarian cuisine features 140 easy-to-make, bright, uplifting plant-based recipes, including classics such as falafels, hummus, and tabbouleh, as well as unique dishes reflective of region, religion, and culture across […]

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 guide to vibrant, vegetarian Mexican home cooking, including naturally vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free dishes. Vegetarian food is deeply woven into Mexico’s diverse culinary history. In this blockbuster recipe collection from the bestselling author of Mexico: The Cookbook, home cooks will discover delicious traditional and modern dishes made with corn, beans, spices, and the […]

The essential 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 electric-powered vehicles, […]