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A personally curated selection of Magnus Nilsson’s photographs from The Nordic Cookbook, also including previously unpublished images taken during his research. Given his first camera at the age of six, celebrated Swedish chef Magnus Nilsson has been taking photographs for over twenty-five years. As part of his research for The Nordic Cookbook, Magnus travelled extensively throughout […]

A compelling visual portrait of a time, place, and subculture that raised a middle finger to modern society Oh So Pretty: Punk in Print 1976-80 is an unrivalled collection of visually striking ephemera from Britain’s punk subculture. It presents 500 artefacts – ‘zines,’ gig posters, flyers, and badges – from well-known and obscure musical acts, […]

A compelling first-hand look at one of today’s most fascinating food trends – the practice of cooking with and eating insects The concept of eating insects has taken off in recent years in the West, with media coverage ranging from sensationalist headlines to passionate press pieces about the economic benefits. Yet little has been written […]

The highly anticipated cookbook from Jeremy Fox, the California chef who is redefining vegetable-based cuisine with global appeal. Known for his game-changing approach to cooking with vegetables, Jeremy Fox first made his name at the Michelin-starred restaurant Ubuntu in Napa Valley. Today he is one of America’s most talked-about chefs, celebrated for the ingredient-focused cuisine […]

By turns witty, surprising, and ingenious, Martin Parr’s photographs reveal the eccentricities of modern life with affection and insight. This book – published to coincide both with Parr’s 2019 exhibition at London’s National Portrait Gallery and also the date the UK will leave the EU – examines what it means to be human at a […]

Cook pancakes from scratch inside this interactive recipe book – readers whisk the eggs, flip the pancakes, and more! Step one: mix together the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Step two: whisk the eggs, milk, and butter. Step three: stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients to make the batter. Simple, straightforward recipe […]

An insider’s guide to the world’s largest archive of patterns and textiles, the source of inspiration for the globe’s top designers. Every season, designers from fashion, home furnishings, textiles, graphic arts, and paper-product industries seek inspiration from patterns to bring their collections to life. Many of these designers – including Beacon Hill, Boden, Calvin Klein, […]

The perfect book for design-conscious pet owners and animal lovers alike, Pet-tecture presents an irresistible assortment of hundreds of houses and objects by the world’s leading designers, created with our furred and feathered friends in mind – from cats and dogs to birds, rabbits, horses, fish, mice, guinea pigs – even kangaroos and turtles! Whether […]

A profile of architect Peter Marino’s extensive, collaborative process of commissioning art for luxury brand spaces and private clients worldwide. Dubbed ‘The Leather Daddy of Luxury’ by New York Magazine, Peter Marino is the premier architect of luxury brand spaces worldwide, including for Chanel, Dior, and Louis Vuitton, in cities including Los Angeles, New York, […]

A fascinating and comprehensive monograph highlighting the career of the provocative American painter Peter Saul. Peter Saul is known for his vivid, cartoon-like paintings that satirize American culture. Influenced by the Chilean surrealist painter Roberto Matta and by MAD magazine, Saul developed his unique neo-surrealist style in contrast to the abstract expressionist aesthetic that prevailed […]

The ultimate gift for gardeners and art-lovers, featuring 300 of the most beautiful and pioneering botanical images ever Following in the footsteps of the international bestseller Map: Exploring the World, this fresh and visually stunning survey celebrates the extraordinary beauty and diversity of plants. It combines photographs and cutting-edge micrograph scans with watercolours, drawings, and […]

A curated collection of Postmodern architecture in all its glorious array of vivid non-conformity. This unprecedented book takes its subtitle from Postmodernist icon Robert Venturi’s spirited response to Mies van der Rohe’s dictum that ‘less is more’. One of the 20th century’s most controversial styles, Postmodernism began in the 1970s, reached a fever pitch of […]

This incredible collection of prints dating from the 1950s to the twenty-first century is the only one of its kind in or outside North Korea. Depicting the everyday lives of the country’s train conductors, steelworkers, weavers, farmers, scientists, and fishermen, these unique lino-cut and woodblock prints are a fascinating way to explore the culture of […]

100 authentic Thai recipes that can be prepared simply in thirty minutes or fewer by home cooks of all levels The food of Thailand is renowned the world over for its distinctive blend of hot, sour, sweet, and salty flavours. With Thai restaurants emerging in towns and cities all over the world at an astonishing […]

Quick and Easy Spanish Recipes presents 100 recipes, each of which can be made in 30 minutes or less. Collected from the wildly successful Spanish bestseller 1080 Recipes and its sister title The Book of Tapas, and written by the authorities on Spanish cooking — the late Simone Ortega, and her daughter Inés — each […]

Featuring 75 healthy and delicious recipes, Raw introduces readers to the new look of vegetarian and raw food. Divided into five chapters – breakfast, snacks, light lunches, main dishes, and sweet treats – readers can expect bright, fresh flavours with recipes like Green smoothie, Pistachio and kale hummus, Quinoa pizza, and vegan Vanilla ice cream. […]

The most comprehensive monograph in print on this provocative artist, who has helped to redefine contemporary art. This thorough, multifaceted assessment of Raymond Pettibon’s entire career to date includes nearly 700 images, contributions from important figures in the art-historical and cultural fields, and a recent interview with the artist. Beginning with childhood drawings, the book […]

As every book tells a story, every book in art is part of an intriguing, engaging, and relatable image. Books are depicted as indicators of intellect in portraits, as symbols of piety in religious paintings, as subjects in still lifes, and as the raw material for contemporary installations. Reading Art spotlights artworks from museums and […]

150 inspiring and authentic Italian recipes for meat, poultry, and game – from the world’s most trusted authority on Italian cuisine. The Italian approach to cooking with meat is to keep things straightforward and maximize the flavour. This book showcases simple, hearty dishes that are true to this tradition, from chicken cacciatore and braised beef […]

100 delicious recipes featuring game and foraged ingredients showcase the pleasure of cooking from the woods Respected French chef and writer Jean-François Mallet has assembled 100 delicious recipes featuring game and foraged ingredients, such as chestnuts, dandelion leaves, nettles, and wild strawberries. Organized into chapters based on food type – furred game (venison, wild boar, […]

Regarding Cocktails is the only book from the late Sasha Petraske, the legendary bartender who changed cocktail culture with his speakeasy-style bar Milk & Honey. Here are 85 cocktail recipes from his repertoire—the beloved classics and modern variations—with stories from the bartenders he personally trained. Ingredients, measurements, and preparations are beautifully illustrated so that readers […]

“It’s a piece of art that I am really proud of…”—Rihanna “The book is a rollicking and sumptuous autobiography, told largely with intimate images.”—Vogue Rihanna invites you into her world with this stunning visual autobiography. From her Barbados childhood to her worldwide tours, from iconic fashion moments to private time with friends and family, the […]

A revised and updated edition of the most comprehensive survey published of Mapplethorpe’s photography. Robert Mapplethorpe was one of the twentieth century’s most important and influential artists, known for his groundbreaking and provocative work. He studied painting, drawing, and sculpture in Brooklyn in the 1960s and started taking photographs when he acquired a Polaroid camera […]

Will Goldfarb showcases a menu of desserts and fine pastry work at Room4Dessert in Ubud, Bali, with an approach inspired by local ingredients and stunning surroundings. In this, his first book, with a foreword by Albert Adrià, Goldfarb lifts the curtain on his creativity, revealing the processes that form the basis of his stand-out desserts, […]

An exploration of the timeless beauty of Indian design through 200 classic objects. The Indian subcontinent is an amalgamation of peoples, cultures, languages and philosophies. Throughout history Indian culture has been subject to myriad different influences, from the Mughal empire to the British Raj to the now globalized nation in transition. Similar to ‘Wa: Essence […]

Designed in close collaboration with Coddington, Saving Grace: My Fashion Archive 1968–2016 is both a retrospective and a luxury object. The elegant clamshell box features a bespoke pattern of silkscreened drawings and painted gold trim. Enclosed within are both volumes of Coddington’s collected works, Grace: Thirty Years of Fashion at Vogue and Grace: The American […]

Today’s food-lovers often travel the globe to enjoy the food of acclaimed chefs. Yet the tradition of seeking out unforgettable dining experiences goes back centuries, and this gorgeous book reveals the closely held secrets behind the world’s most iconic recipes – dishes that put restaurants on the map, from 19thcentury fine dining and popular classics, […]

Simple & Classic is a newly curated collection of the very best of Jane Hornby’s recipes from What to Cook & How to Cook It, Fresh & Easy, and What to Bake & How to Bake It, each previously published by Phaidon. The beauty of Hornby’s recipes is how easy they are to perfect – […]

Fast becoming one of the world’s most sought-after studios, Snarkitecture has designed installations, architecture, products, and furniture for a diverse range of clients including COS, Kith, Calvin Klein, the New Museum, Kartell, and Beats by Dr. Dre. This book presents more than 70 of their projects and investigates how its founders, artist Daniel Arsham and […]

A wonderful, whimsical journey through the pioneering space-race graphics of the former Soviet Union. This otherworldly collection of Soviet space-race graphics takes readers on a cosmic adventure through Cold War-era Russia. Created against a backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty, the extraordinary images featured, taken from the period’s hugely successful popular-science magazines, were a vital tool for […]

The bestselling book on traditional and authentic Spanish home cooking, with 1,080 easy-to-follow recipes. Spanish cooks have trusted and relied on this traditional home-cooking companion ever since it was first published over 40 years ago, with millions of copies sold to date. True to its original title (1080 recetas de cocina) it contains a comprehensive […]

An updated edition of Shore’s groundbreaking book, now with previously unpublished photographs and a new introduction. Stephen Shore’s images from his travels across America in 1972-73 are considered the benchmark for documenting the extraordinary in the ordinary and continue to influence photographers today. The original edition of American Surfaces, published by Phaidon in 2005, brought […]

A celebration of the timeless act of reading – as seen through the lens of one of the world’s most beloved photographers. Young or old, rich or poor, engaged in the sacred or the secular, people everywhere read. This homage to the beauty and seductiveness of reading brings together a collection of photographs taken by […]

The bestselling behind-the-scenes look at the career of the legendary photographer – now in a new, compact format. Now in paperback and re-sized for easy reading, Steve McCurry Untold is the only book to tell the fascinating stories behind McCurry’s most iconic photographs. It explores the travels, methods, and magic that gave birth to his […]

The Unguarded Moment showcases 75 photographs that define the work of renowned documentary photographer Steve McCurry. Each image collected here bears witness to a unique encounter, an ‘unguarded moment,’ in which McCurry captures his subjects at their most unselfconscious. Depicting the everyday lives of people from myriad countries and cultures, these stunning reproductions pay tribute […]

Featuring more than 170 structures, from prehistory through to today, the book includes an incredible range of buildings: awe-inspiring Neolithic monuments and the epic Pyramids of Giza feature alongside the work of twentieth-century icons, from Mies van der Rohe’s seminal Barcelona Pavilion to Marcel Breuer’s daring Met building in New York. There are also projects […]

The most in-depth exploration of one of the most important, innovative, and creative architecture practices working today. For the last twenty years Studio Gang, led by Jeanne Gang, has created buildings that, while spectacular, also deal with the most urgent problems of our time – inequality, climate change, and the challenges of urbanism. The studio’s […]

Over the past 25 years, Supreme has transformed itself from a downtown New York skate shop into an iconic global brand. This book looks back on more than two decades of the creations, stories, and careless attitude that are uniquely Supreme. Featuring more than 800 stunning images, from photographers such as Larry Clark, Gosha Rubchinskiy, […]

Tacopedia is an encyclopaedic tribute to the vibrancy of Mexican taco culture. Explore one of Mexico’s most popular culinary traditions through 100 recipes accompanied by interviews, street and food photography, illustrations, graphics, and maps that bring the full story behind each taco to life. Tacopedia’s highly graphic style will appeal to hip taco lovers, food truck […]

A brand-new revised and updated edition of Phaidon’s accessible, acclaimed A-Z guide to the most important artists of all time. Updated for only the third time in its 16-year history, this new edition of the award-winning landmark publication has been refreshed with more than 40 important new artists, including many previously overlooked and marginal practitioners. […]

Carefully curated and beautifully packaged erotic art through the ages – 170 works from the world’s most important artists. This carefully curated and beautifully packaged book spotlights nearly 170 works from the world’s most important artists, including Titian, Paul Cézanne, Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Michelangelo, Rembrandt, Edgar Degas, Edvard Munch, Georgia O’Keeffe, Jackson Pollock, Lucian […]

120 of the world’s most influential contemporary artists discuss the art that inspires them in this lavishly packaged and designed book. “The Artist Project is the latest step among The Met’s recent strides to better integrate contemporary art into its historical pantheon.” —Art News Artists have long been stimulated and motivated by the work of […]

In March of 1964 director Richard Lester began shooting A Hard Day’s Night, a black-and-white feature film starring the Beatles. With slapstick humor and a fantastic soundtrack, the movie imagines the excitement and chaos of thirty-six hours in the life of the Fab Four, and stars John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, […]

With its appetizing dishes of bite-sized food, usually eaten before dinner, tapas and tapas culture are a Spanish way of life… and the most popular and convivial way to enjoy Spanish food. Served in bars all over Spain, good tapas comes from the perfect marriage of food, drink, and conversation. This complete guide contains over […]

The iconic bestseller, showcasing more than 500 of fashion’s greatest names from A-Z. Phaidon’s iconic global bestseller The Fashion Book takes a fresh look at the fashion world and the people who created and inspired it. Spanning almost 200 years, the entire fashion industry is represented: from designers to photographers, stylists, and retailers, as well […]

For many chefs, their gardens are a direct extension of their kitchens. Whether a small rooftop in the city for growing herbs and spices, or a larger plot with fruit trees and vegetables, these fertile spots provide the ingredients and inspiration for countless seasonal dishes. Here, for the first time, The Garden Chef presents fascinating stories […]

The ultimate celebration of the world’s most gorgeous gardens – now with a fresh, new look. This internationally bestselling inspirational resource for garden lovers and designers sports a gorgeous new cover design – bringing the book’s winning blend of authority and visual appeal to a wider-than-ever audience. The Gardener’s Garden spans seven centuries to spotlight […]

Germany is made up of a series of distinct regional culinary cultures. From Hamburg on the north coast to Munich in the Alpine south, and from Frankfurt in the west to Berlin in the east, Germany’s cities and farmland yield a remarkable variety of ingredients and influences. This authoritative book showcases this diversity, with 500 […]

A delicious take on the latest superfood meal, with innovative grain, seed, and rice recipes ideal for everyday healthy eating Grain bowls and porridge are hitting the headlines with their nutritious properties. Restaurants worldwide are adding grain-based dishes to their menus – and not just for breakfast. These recipes are guaranteed to surprise and inspire, […]

Seasonal recipes and expert planting guides from Great Dixter, Christopher Lloyd’s quintessential English country garden The Great Dixter Cookbook features seventy simple and delicious seasonal recipes from the kitchen garden at Great Dixter, the historic house and garden located on the borders of Kent and Sussex. Dishes included range from English classics such as chicken […]

Fresh vegetables are an integral part of Greek cuisine, and The Greek Vegetarian Cookbook showcases an array of delicious meatless breakfasts, soups, salads, vegetables, grains, and desserts. Drawing inspiration from all over Greece, the book simplifies this hugely popular cuisine with easily achievable, nourishing recipes so satisfying and tasty that they appeal to vegetarians and […]

The acclaimed exploration of the iconic ‘park in the sky’ in New York that reshaped global perceptions of urban space – back in print. Since opening to the public in 2009, the High Line has rapidly become one of New York City’s most popular and beloved attractions. Phaidon’s bestselling The High Line was the first […]

The much-anticipated first book by photographer Kevin Amato, a leading influencer in fashion today. Kevin Amato, a fashion insider whose influence is felt around the world, defines who and what is beautiful and fashionable today. Through his photography – evocative of the work of the generation of photographers before him, including Nan Goldin, Larry Clark, […]

Vegetables are an integral part of Indian cuisine – and this collection of 150 healthy and approachable vegetarian recipes showcases an array of delicious breakfasts and drinks, salads, vegetables and legumes, grains, and desserts. Drawing inspiration from India’s myriad regions and culinary traditions, Pushpesh Pant simplifies this hugely popular cuisine with easily achievable, nourishing, and […]

The Irish Cookbook showcases the true depth of Irish cuisine, its ingredients, and its fascinating history, as never before Ireland’s remarkably rich food heritage dates back millenia and, in The Irish Cookbook, acclaimed chef Jp McMahon captures its unique culinary origins and varied influences. Irish food is the summation of what the land and sea […]

The Jewish Cookbook is an inspiring celebration of the diversity and breadth of this venerable culinary tradition. A true fusion cuisine, Jewish food evolves constantly to reflect the changing geographies and ingredients of its cooks. Featuring more than 400 home-cooking recipes for everyday and holiday foods from the Middle East to the Americas, Europe, Asia, […]

With a perfectly stocked kitchen shelf, you just need to pick up two fresh ingredients and you can make a delicious meal. The Kitchen Shelf is packed with recipes and information on how to have a perfectly stocked “kitchen shelf” so when you head home after a long day, all you need to do is […]

On the shores of the eastern Mediterranean and a gateway to the Middle East, Lebanon has long been regarded as having one of the most refined cuisines in the region, blending textures, and ingredients from a myriad sources. First published as The Lebanese Kitchen and now back in print under its new title, The Lebanese […]

More than 135 home-cooking recipes in this book explore the regional diversity of Middle Eastern sharing dishes, from Lebanon and Iran to Turkey and Syria. Divided by style of dish, the book features both meat-based and vegetarian dishes, along with suggested mezze-style menus and a glossary of ingredients. From Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini and Smoked […]

A definitive, fresh and approachable collection of 150 traditional recipes from an authoritative voice on Middle Eastern home cooking, Salma Hage’s new book is in line with the current Western trends of consciously reducing meat, and the ancient Middle Eastern culture of largely vegetarian, mezze style dining. Traditionally, the Middle Eastern diet consisted largely of […]