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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 […]

The acclaimed chef featured in the Emmy-Award winning US PBS series The Mind of a Chef and the Netflix docuseries Chef’s Table explores the rich baking tradition of the Nordic region, with 450 tempting recipes for home bakers. Nordic culture is renowned for its love of baking and baked goods: hot coffee is paired with […]

The Nordic Cookbook offers an unprecedented look at the rich culinary offerings of the Nordic region with 700 recipes collected by the acclaimed Swedish chef Magnus Nilsson. The Nordic Cookbook, richly illustrated with the personal photography of internationally acclaimed chef Magnus Nilsson, unravels the mysteries of Nordic ingredients and introduces the region’s culinary history and cooking […]

Authentic modern Middle Eastern home cooking – 150 delicious, easy-to-follow recipes inspired by three generations of family tradition. While interest in Middle Eastern cuisines has blossomed, the nuances and subtleties of Palestinian food are still relatively unexplored. In The Palestinian Table, Reem Kassis weaves a tapestry of personal anecdotes, local traditions, and historical context, sharing with […]

An elegant exploration of the hugely influential simplicity, beauty, and functionality of Nordic design – timeless, yet on trend From literature to food, lifestyle to fashion, cinema to architecture, Nordic influence is evident throughout contemporary culture. The Red Thread: Nordic Design celebrates this deep-rooted aesthetic, showcasing the diversity of design from Scandinavia and Finland via […]

First published in 1950, Il Cucchiaio d’Argento, or its English-language offspring The Silver Spoon, is the ultimate compilation of traditional home-cooking Italian dishes. In this all-new luxurious book, The Silver Spoon Classic features 170 of the very best-of-the-best recipes from Italy’s incredibly diverse regions. Carefully selected from Phaidon’s Silver Spoon cookbooks, which have sold more […]

Vibrant, bold, and aromatic, Turkish food – from grilled meats, salads, and gloriously sweet pastries to home-cooking family staples such as dips, pilafs, and stews – is beloved around the world. This is the first book to so thoroughly showcase the diversity of Turkish food, with 550 recipes for the home cook that celebrate Turkey’s […]

More than 200 delicious classic and contemporary Italian vegetarian recipes from the acclaimed Silver Spoon kitchen. The latest title to join Phaidon’s Silver Spoon library features more than 200 recipes for Italian vegetarian dishes, with a particular emphasis on healthy meat-free options for appetizers, main dishes, salads, sides, and desserts. Recipes range from classic dishes […]

An encyclopaedic, eye-catching tribute to one of the world’s most popular foods – the humble hamburger Celebrate the classic hamburger with this unprecedented collection of essays, photographs, and ephemera – a colourful look at the burger’s origins and impact, assembled by a true burgerphile whose passion has taken him around the globe. Perfect for home […]

Enrique Olvera is a leading talent on the gastronomic stage, reinventing the cuisine of his native Mexico to global acclaim – yet his true passion is Mexican home cooking. Tu Casa Mi Casa is Mexico City/New York-based Olvera’s ode to the kitchens of his homeland. He shares 100 of the recipes close to his heart […]

A clever and surprising approach to categorization and the art of disguise. Readers will look for the odd one out on each spread of this stylish, 64-page picture book, packed with familiar objects, stunningly depicted in duotone. This play on the analogy of shapes makes the objects look deceitfully similar and the task surprisingly tricky! […]

Universe is a groundbreaking survey that celebrates the popular subject of astronomy through 300 images created by those who have tried to understand – or who have been inspired by – the beauty and mystery of stars, planets, and beyond. Carefully chosen by an international panel of experts and arranged to highlight thought-provoking contrasts and […]

Vegan: The Cookbook is the definitive and most comprehensive cookbook of traditional and authentic home cooking vegan dishes from around the world. Whether you are vegan, vegetarian, or simply wanting to eat less meat, here are more than 450 recipes from more than 150 countries, all of which were visited by the author. These plant-based […]

The curator who founded MoMA’s video program recounts the artists and events that defined the medium’s first 50 years. Since the introduction of portable consumer electronics nearly a half century ago, artists throughout the world have adapted their latest technologies to art-making. In this book, curator Barbara London traces the history of video art as […]

A global survey of 100 of today’s most important clay and ceramic artists, chosen by leading art world professionals. Vitamin C celebrates the revival of clay as a material for contemporary visual artists, featuring a wide range of global talent as selected by the world’s leading curators, critics, and art professionals. Clay and ceramics have in […]

More than 250,000 copies of books in the acclaimed ‘Vitamin’ series have been bought by art lovers across the world. In 2005, Vitamin D inaugurated a vibrant period for drawing, followed by Vitamin D2, which showcased 115 outstanding artists pushing the medium’s boundaries. With nominations from over 70 international critics and curators and an introduction […]

In the tradition of the bestselling Where Chefs Eat: the definitive global hotel guide by the real experts who know – architects No one appreciates a building quite like an architect – and now, for the first time, more than 250 of the world’s leading architects share insider tips on where to stay, revealing everything […]

In the footsteps of bestsellers Where Chefs Eat and Where to Eat Pizza – where the best bartenders go for the best drinks Where Bartenders Drink is THE insider’s guide. The best 300 expert drink-makers share their secrets – 750 spots spread across 60 countries – revealing where they go for a drink throughout the […]

The all-new, completely revised third appearance of the global restaurant guidebook that has sold more than 200,000 copies. Forget the restaurant guides with entries chosen by a panel of ‘experts’. This 1,184-page guide is by the real specialists, featuring over 7,000 recommendations for more than 4,500 restaurants in more than 70 countries from more than […]

Where to Drink Beer is the ultimate guide by the real experts – 500 of the world’s most revered brewers reveal the little-known, eclectic, and surprising destinations they visit for their ultimate beer. With 1,600 listings in more than 70 countries – and detailed maps, reviews, key information, honest comments, and suggestions – there is […]

Where to Drink Coffee is THE insider’s guide. The best 150 baristas and coffee experts share their secrets – 600 spots across fifty countries – revealing where they go for coffee throughout the world. Places range from cafés, bakeries,  and restaurants to surprising spots – a video store and auto shop. The recommendations come with […]

The first cookbook from acclaimed chef Jeremy Charles takes readers on a journey to Canada’s rugged east coast – where wildness has a profound influence on the tasting menu at Charles’s acclaimed restaurant, Raymonds, nestled in the historic port at St. John’s. The book’s more than 160 recipes spotlight the local fare: cod, shellfish, moose, […]

Willem de Kooning was a leading exponent of Abstract Expressionism. MoMA’s 2011 de Kooning retrospective drew record crowds, and his prodigious achievements continue to provoke and inspire subsequent generations of artists such as Cecily Brown, Rebecca Warren, and Jonathan Lasker. This new hardback format brings Judith Zilczer’s critically acclaimed monograph to a new audience of […]

With 170 structures from the last 1,000 years, Wood features projects from some of the world’s most celebrated architects. Renzo Piano’s otherworldly New Caledonian Cultural Centre is found alongside projects from Tadao Ando and Peter Zumthor. Even the work of Le Corbusier, an architect best known for his work in concrete, is shown – his […]

You Had Better Make Some Noise brings together the words of social activists, revolutionaries, artists, writers, musicians, philosophers, politicians, and more – individuals who fought for justice, galvanizing us all to do the same. Familiar figures – Thomas Paine to Bertrand Russell, Seneca to Gloria Steinem, Harvey Milk to Ai Weiwei, James Baldwin to Margaret […]