The most innovative, iconic, and influential products ever designed - from 1663 to the present dayOriginating from the highly acclaimed and groundbreaking three-volume Phaidon Design Cl...
Annie Leibovitz, our most celebrated living photographer, explains how her pictures are madeLeibovitz addresses young photographers and readers interested in what photographers do, but ...
The definitive global visual history of architectureFrom ancient dwellings to modern high-tech skyscrapers, discover everything there is to know about the history of architecture around...
Body of Art is an unprecedented survey of the various ways in which the human body has been both an inspiration and a medium for artists over hundreds of thousands of years. More than simply a book...
An illustrated guide to gemstones and crystals, the myths and stories behind them, and the world's most celebrated jewelleryDiscover the history of precious, semi-precious, and organic ...
A global survey of 100 of the most creative and innovative product designers working todayDesigned For Life showcases 100 of the most exciting designers around the world and, through th...
The ultimate reference on one of the most influential product designers of all timeFor more than sixty years Dieter Rams has defined the look, feel, and function of some of the world's ...
About Dungeons & Dragons The Legend of Drizzt Visual DictionaryA visually stunning exploration of a legendary fantasy worldThe Forgotten Realms offer D&D players an ...
A comprehensive and sumptuous survey that celebrates the beauty and appeal of flowers throughout art, history, and cultureThe latest installment in the bestselling Explorer Series takes...
A richly illustrated survey celebrating humankind’s enduring relationship with the garden, explored throughout art, science, history, and cultureGarden takes readers on a journey ...
The ultimate visual guide for all things gin, from botanicals and styles to producers, distillation processes, and tastingsBecome a gin expert and discover your own gin tasting experien...
Explore the world's natural habitats and the plants and animals that live there.From the depths of the ocean to soaring mountain peaks - via coral reefs, deserts, rainforests, and even ...
Korea is a global phenomenon. K-pop tops the charts, kimchi spices up meals and K-drama dominates TV screens. Now, it's time to discover more of the country and culture that's captivated the world....
Frenetic. Pulsating. Disorienting. Japan’s contemporary culture is constantly in flux, with a host of new architectural practices ushering in an era of continuous experimentation....
The definitive study of the work of KAWS, one of the most influential and much-loved forces in contemporary art. And cultureKAWS is one of the most popular and recognizable contemporary...
The essential survey showcasing the work of more than 300 modern and contemporary artists born or based in Latin AmericaLatin American artists have gained increasing international promi...
An exciting first guide that explores the world of cats and kittensFind out about the lives of adorable, furry cats, and learn everything there is to know about them.Discover fasc...
Discover the history behind photography and learn the skills to get the best from your photographs.A comprehensive all-in-one guide, Photography introduces you to the art, history, and ...
The design, history, and cultural impact of turntables and vinyl technology: the twin powerhouses of the 'vinyl revival' phenomenonInterest in turntables and records is enjoying a renai...
Since when did certain hand gestures become offensive? And why are scales a symbol of justice?For thousands of years, humans have communicated through a language of signs and symbols. F...