The Renaissance of the 14th–16th centuries was, and forever will be, one of the most pivotal periods in the development of Western art. Its roots spread wide and deep, and much social and int...więcej »
The geometric foundations, forms and patterns in today’s architecture, design and decorative arts have been deeply influenced by past cultures. From humankind’s first path-like doodles ...więcej »
A clear, concise and detailed historical analysis of the eclectic and beautiful visual and material culture of paganism.For more than a thousand years, a diverse range of peoples, from ...więcej »
About Dungeons & Dragons The Legend of Drizzt Visual DictionaryA visually stunning exploration of a legendary fantasy worldThe Forgotten Realms offer D&D players an ...więcej »
It bodes well when architecture meets vacation, it is a combination that promises relaxation and pleasure, inspiration and style, all in one. Each of these very special European lodgings is disting...więcej »
Over the past decade, China’s new generation of young female architects have proven themselves to be talented, confident, innovative and successful on the world stage. Engaging with tradition...więcej »
What happens when the shock of artistic transgression wears off, when scandal dissipates, when outrage becomes a tired routine? In this original new book, Theo Reeves-Evison argues that transgressi...więcej »
A comprehensive design resource that reveals how the iconic chairs of the 20th and 21st centuries have been designed for mass production. Chair Anatomy reveals in photos and illustrations the form...więcej »
The first and only book to showcase a complete sartorial history of the Oscars' red carpet. The red carpet is so much more than fabulous gowns on famous people. It reflects the styles and values o...więcej »
Vermeer's intensely quiet and enigmatic paintings invite the viewer into a private world, often prompting more questions than answers. Who is being portrayed? Are his subjects real or imagined? And...więcej »
London has always been known for its iconic buildings, but the city has recently witnessed an explosion of new architecture from the world's most acclaimed architects. This breathtaking volume offe...więcej »
The End Was NighAwesome apocalyptic visions of the 16th centuryThe Book of Miracles first surfaced only a few years ago and is one of the most spectacular discoveries in the field...więcej »
The making of the Eiffel Tower“The Tower is also present to the entire world... a universal symbol of Paris... from the Midwest to Australia, there is no journey to France which isn&rsq...więcej »
'Written by a World Barista Champion and co-founder of the great Square Mile roasters in London, this had a lot to live up to and it certainly does. Highly recommended for anyone into their coffee ...więcej »
Over the last century the way that we live at home has changed dramatically. Nothing short of a design revolution has transformed our houses and the spaces within them – moving from tradition...więcej »
The first in-depth investigation of Gauguin’s portraits, revealing how the artist expanded the possibilities of the genre in new and exciting waysPaul Gauguin (1848–1903) br...więcej »
This book is dedicated to butter-an everyday yet noble food. Here is the history of butter, butter lore, the stages of butter-making, butter's properties, and its uses in French cooking. You will l...więcej »
Stylish vacation accommodations where architects would stay themselves.A vacation spent at a manorial estate near a dyke, above the water in a transformed crane, or in a fancy loft in Copenha...więcej »
One of the world's most prolific bands is being broken down track by track, album by album--and you have tickets to the details, facts, and secrets in Led Zeppelin? Formed by the unlikely alliance ...więcej »
Since its founding in 1972, W has worked with the world’s best photographers and writers, celebrating their most ambitious and creative work. The stories in this book offer a knowing, insider...więcej »