A visual feast of eclectic artwork informed and inspired by spiritual beliefs, magical techniques, mythology and otherworldly experiences.Mystical beliefs and practices have existed for millennia, but why do we still chase the eso…

Published to accompany the once-in-a-lifetime exhibition at the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, this is the first major study of Vermeer’s life and work in many years. A New York Times Best Art Book of 2023 Johannes Vermeer's intensely qu…

A highly illustrated history of the diverse visual art produced across East Asia, South Asia and Southeast Asia, written by two specialist art historians. Asia is home to more than half the world’s population, and learning about t…

This is a remaindered copy and may be slightly damaged. The Book of Symbols combines original and incisive essays about particular symbols with representative images from all parts of the world and all eras of history. The compell…

The most mysterious art book in the world.The Voynich Manuscript (named after Wilfrid Michael Voynich, who acquired the manuscript in 1912) is a handwritten medieval document that is said to have once been in the possession of Rud…

Despite its importance to place-making, urban planning and the environment, landscape design has often played an inferior role to architecture. Coinciding with heightened social sensitivities, advances in material application, dat…

Marco Breuer: Early Recordings presents the first comprehensive look to date at work by the conceptually driven German artist. Boldly experimental, Breuer uses an extensive and continually evolving range of processes to extract ab…

This amazing collection of 167 black-and-white photographic sequences captures the movements of 34 different animals as they run, fly, leap, and perform other characteristic actions. Essential for illustrating animals in art and a…

This book will explore the creative, educational, technical and critical issues at stake in 're-imagining animation'. The moving image pieces will be presented as a range of case studies looking at the production process from the …

Metals continues in the traditon of the Materials series by bringing people's attention to a range of inspirational products and materials that challenge the boundaries of traditional application. It will include both everyday and…

Synopsis: Introduces the Mexican holiday and its customs. Language Notes: Text: English, Spanish

Portraits of online gamers from around the world are paired with images of their 3D alter egos, with profiles of both real and virtual characters. The book is both an entertainment, and a serious look at a phenomenon that is shapi…

Found objects, ripped posters, radical collages: as part of the New Realism movement of the early 1960s, Jacques Villeglé's work directly influenced his contemporaries, in particular, New York Pop artists Andy Warhol and Roy Licht…

The first modern postal stamp, the Penny Black, appeared in England in 1840 and marked a decisive step in the democratisation and modernisation of telecommunications. The hobby of stamp collecting and the study of philately are pu…

The 20th century marked a turning point in spectacle design. Eyewear, which had previously been classed as purely functional, was transformed into an ultra-chic fashion accessory. This irresistible sourcebook features vintage glas…

The celebrated global design firm Pentagram produces a series of idiosyncratic and influential annual documents, known as the Pentagram Papers, illuminating on the subject of creative inspiration and vital to the design legacy of …

Since its birth in the first half of the 19th century, photography has offered extraordinary possibilities of isolating works of art for study and pleasure. Through cropping, focus, angle of view, distance and lighting as well as …

Taschen's new architecture series brings a unique perspective to world architecture, highlighting architectural trends by country. Each book features 15 to 20 architects - from the firmly established to the up-and-coming - with th…

Principles of Modern Architecture is not a history of modern architecture. Its aim is theoretical and it represents an attempt to explain the basic tenets of the new architecture that came into being around the turn of the century…

The rapid economic and cultural transformation of China during the past fifteen years has created an art scene of unparalleled energy and global impact. Throwing off restrictions on subject matter, embracing a new freedom to exper…

The main ingredient for decorating an infant's room is imagination. Not only is imagination vital when it comes to inventing dream world's, but it is essential to be able to make that effort to see through the child's eyes and con…

A brilliant and colorful showcase of more than 1,000 lamps, this guide celebrates new and innovative designs created by the greatest designers from all over the world. More than 200 genius designers have collaborated to offer thei…

Inspiring Designers a sourcebook provides an insight into the minds of 18 of the world's most distinguished designers working today. The book comprehensively explores what makes these designers critically and commercially sucsessf…

"The Fundamentals of Product Design" teaches students the key principles and processes of product design. Writing a book about product design can be challenging because it is a discipline that touches on so many subject areas. A b…

"Basics Product Design: Idea Searching" advocates a step-by-step approach to generating ideas and brainstorming. The author encourages an open mind in the development of ideas and teaches the reader to always question convention. …

Focusing on young or emerging designers and their contributions to the changing fashion industry in the vibrant climate of New York city, "New York Fashion" explores its importance as a fashion capital in the 21st century. Tracing…

The work of Paris-based British artist Lucy Orta (b.1966) examines the social bonds within communities and the relationships between individuals and their environments, bridging the boundaries of the visual arts by merging fashion…

With essays by Miranda Marvin, Anthony Hughes, Marjorie Trusted, Martin Postle, Neil McWilliam, Erich Ranfft, Alexandra Parigoris and Edward Allington. A work which sets out to open up the debate on the reproduction and authentici…

The period from the early works of Hogarth (about 1730) to the death of Turner (1851) was the golden age of British painting, bringing it into the forefront of European art. The main figures are Hogarth, Ramsay, Reynolds, Gainsbor…

This new introduction to El Greco (1541-1614) follows the artist from his native island to Venice, Rome, Madrid, and then Toledo, the ecclesiastical capital of Spain. El Greco 's ability to assimilate different artistic techniques…